Chapter 32

Rolling his eyes, Lin Mu felt a twinge of pain, as the 20,000 reputation points vanished as if they were useless.

"It seems this wheel is just like those street games, where it looks like there's a chance to win a big prize, but without specific skills, it's just a scam. I can't afford to waste reputation points like this when they're tight in the future!"

Lin Mu decided not to look at the wheel again.

He didn't even exchange for the "Computer Programming Skill Book," as it wasn't the most needed skill at the moment.

Looking out the window at the stars, Lin Mu gradually fell asleep.

...

That night, Lin Mu slept soundly, but Chang Qiankun tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Over the past two days, Shang Zhicheng had been following him back to the dormitory every night. Seeing that Lin Mu and the others didn't dare to make a move, he was initially quite excited.

But then, when Lin Mu, Wang Haiyu, and the others stopped following him and only gave him cold smiles during the day, he became even more terrified.

Moreover, Shang Zhicheng told him tonight that he wouldn't be able to protect him back to the dormitory anymore, which made him even more anxious.

Tossing and turning, he couldn't think of any solutions. In his dreams, the fact that he was an informant for the homeroom teacher was exposed, and all the students in the school looked at him with cold smiles...

With his mind in turmoil, how could he sleep soundly? The next morning, the doorbell rang, and Chang Qiankun, with bloodshot eyes, suddenly thought of a plan.

Thinking quickly, Chang Qiankun sent a text message to Shang Zhicheng, taking a day off, claiming he had a cold and fever.

Shang Zhicheng, feeling guilty over the past two days, asked a few casual questions and told him to rest well.

Taking a deep breath, Chang Qiankun set off along the route he remembered, heading towards his target.

...

After exchanging for the American English listening and reading ability, Lin Mu tried his English skills during the morning self-study period.

He found that not only did he understand English as if it were Chinese when he heard it, but he could also read and understand English texts.

This immediately reduced the time he needed to memorize English words.

However, when he confidently completed an English weekly report, he only got about 60% correct.

He understood the meanings of the English words, but the various grammar questions still caused him great pain.

It's like a regular person who can understand every word on a language test paper but can't necessarily get all the questions right.

The same goes for English.

This realization made Lin Mu decide long ago not to pursue the academic route. Even if he were a genius, he would still have to kneel before the gods of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

In the afternoon, Chang Qiankun actually came to school, which greatly surprised Wang Haiyu and the others.

Seeing the calm smile on his face, Lin Mu's heart stirred.

"This kid has a backup plan..."

...

"Lin Mu, Old Shang is leaving after the first self-study period tonight. We're going to deal with that guy tonight. Are you coming?"

The school bell rang, and Wang Haiyu sent a text message to Lin Mu.

Picking up his single-shoulder bag and a black bag from his desk, Lin Mu smiled and nodded, following the others at a leisurely pace behind Chang Qiankun.

"Hey, Lin Mu, why is this guy so bold today? Has he prepared mentally?" Wang Haiyu was excited and started making small talk.

After some thought, Lin Mu took out a few iron knuckle guards from the black bag, giving one to each of them, while he took a nunchaku and tucked it into his belt.

These items were practical and cheap, available in any hardware store.

"Be prepared, if any of you get dizzy or are afraid of fighting, leave now!" Lin Mu warned.

The others were startled, then felt ashamed, insisting that fighting was a regular part of their lives.

Chang Qiankun's confidence suggested he wouldn't just take the beating. Lin Mu guessed he had backup, but he still chose to come.

Not only because of the pent-up anger, but also because he had been practicing martial arts recently, mastering D-level Jeet Kune Do, and even learning nunchaku.

With a stronger body, he naturally had the desire to test himself in a fight.

Moreover, he wanted to resolve the trouble once and for all, so he was somewhat looking forward to the upcoming fight.

Knowing there was an ambush, Wang Haiyu and the others, though prepared for a fight, didn't want to be caught off guard. As soon as they entered a small alley, they surrounded Chang Qiankun.

"Brother Yao!" Chang Qiankun was shocked, running and shouting.

However, after running just over twenty meters, he was hit in the thigh by a glass marble the size of an egg yolk that Lin Mu casually threw.

His legs gave out, and he fell to the ground, immediately surrounded by Wang Haiyu and the others.

"Traitor! Snitch! You even set up an ambush!"

Wang Haiyu and the others, filled with anger, kicked him repeatedly. Fortunately, they still had some sense and didn't use the iron knuckle guards, or his bones might have been broken.

Lin Mu stood aside, not joining in, but observing the surroundings.

"Come out! What's the point of hiding!" Lin Mu stroked the handle of his nunchaku and sneered.

Suddenly, the small alley fell silent, and then about seven or eight people emerged.

"Ah! Did Brother Yao send you? Save me quickly!" Chang Qiankun shouted urgently.

However, these eight people didn't come to his rescue; they just stood scattered, crossing their arms and watching coldly.

Wang Haiyu and the others, under their gaze, lost the desire to continue the beating and retreated to Lin Mu's side.

Unconsciously, Lin Mu's recent performance had made him the leader in their eyes when they encountered trouble.

"Lin Mu! Brother Yao invites you to dinner! But before that, I'm Geng Lianzhong, and I want to test your skills!" A thirty-year-old man, the leader, walked up empty-handed.

Hearing Geng Lianzhong's name, Lin Mu didn't react, but Wang Haiyu suddenly became alert, breaking out in a cold sweat and hesitantly asking, "You mean Cheng Yaotu?"

Geng Lianzhong glanced at him and nodded disdainfully.

Wang Haiyu's heart tightened, tugging at Lin Mu's sleeve and whispering, "Cheng Yaotu is the leader of the small-time hooligans in Water Town. We've really stirred up a hornet's nest today..."

Hearing this, he couldn't help but regret it. He thought his family, being millionaires in town, didn't need to worry about these small-time hooligans, but he never expected that his kick would land on the hardest iron plate in Water Town!

After hearing Wang Haiyu's explanation, Lin Mu didn't comment and walked forward, "Let's finish the fight first, then see that Brother Yao!"

Seeing that the other side didn't care about their leader's name, Geng Lianzhong sneered and suddenly charged forward. His feet were fast but steady, and his massive fist aimed straight for Lin Mu's chest!

Then, a strange black line shot out from Lin Mu's waist like a snake emerging from a hole, whistling through the air and striking Geng Lianzhong's forehead with a heavy thud!