[Fantasy] A Harem Journey Through the Mortal World of Desire (Complete) - 1-3

[Synopsis] This book is already pushing the boundaries of fantasy from the very beginning. The protagonist doesn't need to start a business; he only needs to experience life...love...friendship...

Chapter

001: Hanhai Manor

In 2038 AD, China has become the world's largest economic power. However, due to its large population, the average income of its people is still lower than that of some powerful countries, but it is still among the top 10 in the world in terms of average personal income. Shanghai, China's most developed city, has long been the world's largest city and is the undisputed economic center of the world.

Hanhai Manor, located on the coast of Shanghai, is the world's largest manor, covering an area of 680,000 square meters. The manor is backed by an artificial mountain with beautiful scenery, and a stream flows gently from the mountain into the central fountain. Along the sea is a 1-kilometer-long private beach and a yacht marina. In Shanghai's coastal new city, where land is extremely valuable, it is simply a myth within a myth. A senior real estate professional once said: the land area of a small tree in Hanhai Manor could buy a three-bedroom luxury house in an inland city. But no one is surprised at all, because the owner here is Long Hanhai.

If someone were to ask who Long Hanhai is, he would be mistaken for an alien, and not even from the Milky Way. Every year, the world's most influential and authoritative economic magazines, such as *World's Richest* and *Forbes*, rank the top 100 richest people, and Long Hanhai has consistently held the number one spot. This was eight years ago when Jack Tang, editor-in-chief of *World's Richest*, announced the global rich list.

A reporter asked, "The billionaires ranked 2nd to 100th all have specific asset figures, so why not disclose the personal asset figures of Mr. Long, who is ranked number one?"

Jack Tang replied, "That's as difficult to answer as asking me how many stars are in the universe. We sent a 27-person task force to specifically investigate Mr. Long's assets, but I'm sorry, even after a year, we only learned the tip of the iceberg. Moreover, Mr. Long's assets change every day, constantly and insanely!"

The reporter wiped his sweat, still unwilling to give up, and asked, "So, how much have you already found out?"

Jack Tang remained silent for a few minutes. The packed hall was unusually quiet, clearly everyone was waiting for his answer. It seemed he had no choice but to give an answer. He said, "Our magazine has become an authoritative economic magazine because of its commitment to truth. We really don't know the exact figure of Mr. Long Hanhai's assets, but one thing I can tell you for sure is that even if you add up all the assets of the billionaires currently ranked 2nd to 100th, it's still less than half of Mr. Long's!" "

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For the past eight years, Long Hanhai has consistently ranked first in the annual rich list, though the exact figure remains a mystery, though no reporter bothers to ask Jack Tang. Occasionally, a reporter would ask, "What percentage of Mr. Long's wealth is represented by the current richest people ranked 2nd to 100th?"

Jack Tang would reply, "About 20% or 10%." The reporter would say, "That answer is too imprecise... 20% and 10% are not the same thing." Jack Tang would confidently answer, "Don't you know that among the top 100 richest people, besides Mr. Long, 18 are senior managers under Mr. Long's company, 39 made their fortunes in their respective countries by acting as agents for Long's businesses, and the remaining 42 also have some degree of dependence on Long's companies? If Mr. Long were to take them back..." "I think their combined business doesn't even account for 1%."

The reporters laughed, "That's true. Let alone the top 100 richest people, even the top 200 or 300, how many of them have no connection with the Long family now?"

Jack Tang also said with a smile, "I used to worry that Mr. Long Hanhai might have made all the money in the world, but the facts prove that Mr. Long is not a plunderer of wealth, but a creator. He is truly a legendary figure worthy of everyone's respect."

Long Hanhai is not a person who likes a luxurious life. From starting work at the age of 17 to now possessing countless riches, he still maintains a simple lifestyle. When he was starting his business, he basically lived and ate in the office. His wife, Liu Xuemei, whom he met while working, is the same age as him. Although she is not considered beautiful, she has always been there for him and encouraged him during his most difficult times, which has deeply moved Long Hanhai. Even after his success, he has never fallen in love with anyone else.

Because of his busy work schedule, Long Hanhai and his wife didn't have a son until he was 38. By then, he was already a prominent figure in the business world, and his career was booming. He devoted all his energy to his work and rarely came home, leaving his son to be raised by his wife alone. Every time he returned home, he saw that his son had grown much taller. It wasn't until his son brought his girlfriend to visit him that he realized how much his son had grown and how irresponsible he had been towards his family.

Soon, his son got married and gave birth to a grandson. He had gradually handed over his work to his capable subordinates, preparing to make amends to his family. But fate was cruel. A devastating piece of news struck like a bolt from the blue: his son's family had been in a plane crash during a trip, plunging into a valley. The only survivor was Long Hanhai's grandson, Long Xiaohai, who was less than a year old. This was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

Long Hanhai held his grandson, who didn't understand anything yet, and looked at his wife, who was crying uncontrollably, filled with remorse. If only he had cared more for his family and allowed them to enjoy the life of the wealthy they could have, traveling on the company's private jet, this tragedy wouldn't have happened. It's important to know that the 105 private jets owned by the various groups under the Long family are the most advanced available, ensuring the safe evacuation of all passengers even in the event of an in-flight accident.

His wife, Liu Xuemei, suddenly screamed at him, "I don't want to say anything more about our son, but you must take good care of our grandson. Give him the best. You are Long Hanhai… you can do it… If anything happens to our grandson, I… I don't want to live anymore."

Long Hanhai went over and gently embraced his wife, looking at her wrinkled face, and said, "Don't worry, not only Xiaohai, but also you. I want you and Xiaohai to live the happiest and most stable life. I will always be with you and will never let you suffer any more harm."

That very day, Long Hanhai contacted central government leaders, requesting to buy a plot of land to build a private mansion and demanding a professional security team.

In fact, the demands Long Hanhai was making now had been proactively raised by the central government many years ago. This was because the enormous contributions made by all of Long Hanhai's groups to China's economic development were beyond description. The central government's economic department had conducted a special study on Long Hanhai's role in promoting China's economy, concluding that without him, China would have taken over 100 years to reach its current level, including its global standing in the economic, political, and technological fields. His influence on the global economy was also significant, greatly altering global perceptions of China. Therefore, the central leadership considered Long Hanhai's security even more important than their own. Conversely, Long Hanhai himself felt there was no need for such a large-scale mobilization. Now that Long Hanhai

had made the request, the central government immediately allocated two plots of land in Beijing and Shanghai for his use. Originally intended as a free provision, Long Hanhai purchased the land at market price. Although the land was astronomically valuable, it was insignificant to him. He then built the "Hanhai Villa" in Shanghai and the "Xuemei Garden" in Beijing. When the two estates were completed, 800 security guards, specially selected from the special forces and trained by the central government, were assigned to Long Hanhai's side to ensure the safety of his family.

Sixteen years have passed in the blink of an eye. Long Xiaohai has grown into a handsome 17-year-old. For these sixteen years, he has never left his grandmother's side, and all his education has been completed by senior professors hired by the family at the mountain resort. Since the plane crash 16 years ago, his grandmother, Liu Xuemei, has been almost pathologically devoted to Long Xiaohai. Although Long Hanhai felt this was inappropriate, he knew that his grandson was his wife's only emotional support. Even the loss of a single hair on Long Xiaohai's head would cause his wife inexplicable anxiety for half a day. He could only let nature take its course and make plans later. His wife was already 78 years old, and he couldn't let her suffer any more shocks. Besides, deep down, he couldn't bear to let Long Xiaohai go out and make his way in the world.

Perhaps due to genetics, Long Xiaohai began receiving formal education at the age of four, completing all primary and secondary school courses before the age of ten. He has now completed five university-level economics courses and six commonly used foreign languages. This delighted Long Hanhai, who felt reassured that his family would have someone to carry on the family line. However, having grown up with his grandmother and surrounded by nannies and maids, he appeared like a shy little girl, blushing easily around strangers and lacking necessary experience. But Long Hanhai, nearing eighty, was reluctant to let his only son go out and gain experience. Even if he were willing, his wife would absolutely refuse, threatening to fight him to the death.

Although Long Xiaohai was gentle by nature, he was also curious and yearned for the outside world. Being constantly pampered by his grandmother and a group of maids, nannies, housekeepers, and other "henchmen," he felt indescribably uncomfortable and didn't know how to refuse such abnormal "care." Sometimes, when he couldn't help but lose his temper, Liu Xuemei would gather everyone in the family and question them one by one to find out the reason. Seeing their panicked expressions, the kind-hearted Long Xiaohai felt sorry for them. Besides, losing his temper was useless; it only earned him more meticulous "care."

Finally, Long Xiaohai couldn't bear it any longer and thought of seeking help from his grandfather, Long Hanhai. He went to his grandfather's study. Long Hanhai was reviewing company documents. Seeing his beloved grandson enter, he happily smiled and said, "Xiaohai, come sit next to Grandpa."

Long Xiaohai walked to the desk and sat down, asking, "Grandpa, what are you busy with?"

Long Hanhai put down the documents in his hand and sighed, "Sigh! There's always so much to do. When Xiaohai grows up, will you help Grandpa?"

Following Long Hanhai's words, Long Xiaohai happily smiled and said, "Grandpa, I'm all grown up now. Please let me go to work tomorrow. I'll do anything. Okay?"

Long Hanhai said, "You're not even 17 yet." "You should study hard. Only by mastering your knowledge can you help Grandpa. Didn't Professor Wang say you still have two subjects to finish? Finish them first. You're Grandpa's only grandson. You'll have a lot to do in the future so Grandpa can retire and enjoy his old age."

Long Xiaohai's eyes reddened, and he pleaded with a tearful voice, "Grandpa, I'm so bored here every day. Can I go to school outside?"

Long Hanhai, being the person he was, had already understood Long Xiaohai's meaning. He had also wanted his grandson to go out and gain experience, but he really didn't know how to persuade his wife, Liu Xuemei, to agree. After a moment of silence, he said, "Grandpa understands, but since your parents' accident, you're the only son left in our Long family. You're your grandma's darling, and she's definitely worried about you going out into the world. When you're a little older, I'll talk to her. After all, you're only 17 now. You can learn the same things at home as outside. Your grandma often takes you shopping, doesn't she?"

Long Xiaohai said aggrievedly, "Every time we go out, dozens of people surround us. What's the difference between that and staying at home?"

Two lines of tears finally streamed down his face.

Liu Xuemei happened to be passing by the door and, hearing her beloved grandson's voice, immediately came in. Seeing tears on Long Xiaohai's face, she exclaimed, "Xiaohai, what's wrong, Xiaohai? Who bullied you?"

Turning to Long Hanhai, she scolded him harshly, "You old fool, what's wrong with you... why did you make Xiaohai cry?"

Without waiting for Long Hanhai to speak, she quickly walked to Long Xiaohai's side, hugged him tightly, took a handkerchief from her pocket, and wiped his tears while asking, "Grandpa, what happened to you? Tell Grandma, Grandma will help you, be good... don't cry... so pitiful. Grandma loves you!" She

completely treated her precious grandson like a 7 or 8-year-old child.

Long Hanhai shook his head helplessly, thinking, "You're the culprit, yet you blame me." But he couldn't entirely blame his wife. Sixteen years ago, their son, whom she had raised alone, died in an accident. Although he wasn't directly responsible, he felt guilty for not caring enough for his family. Long Xiaohai was the only survivor of that accident; it was a miracle. Every time he thought about it, he felt a chill. His wife valued this only child God had left them more than her own life. Without Long Xiaohai, she didn't know what would have become of her, or what would have become of their family. In truth, Long Xiaohai was also his lifeblood. If it weren't for his immense business empire, which kept him constantly on the move, he would have stayed home like his wife, watching over their grandson and protecting him from any harm. The Long family's businesses now rivaled the strength of any nation, with tens of millions of direct employees and countless indirect ones. Even the slightest mishap would have enormous social consequences, and his strong sense of responsibility compelled him to continue working. His wife's actions, on the contrary, allowed him to focus on his work without worrying too much about his grandson's well-being and safety. He unconsciously agreed with and supported her actions.

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002 : Long Hanhai didn't know how to explain why his grandson was crying, so he simply picked up the documents and continued reading in silence.) Long Xiaohai, held in Liu Xuemei's arms, turned to look at Long Hanhai, wanting his grandfather to help him talk to his grandmother. But seeing that his grandfather had already continued working and clearly wouldn't "come to his aid," he became even more heartbroken, sobbing even harder in his grandmother's arms. Seeing this, Liu Xuemei panicked even more, and started questioning her husband, yelling, "All you ever think about is work! Who asked you to earn so much money? Don't you care about the family? We only have this one precious grandson. It's rare for him to come and play with you. You don't play with him, fine, but why make him cry?..." She grew angrier and angrier, and tried to snatch the documents from Long Hanhai's hand. Seeing this, Long Xiaohai quickly grabbed his grandmother, afraid that his grandparents would quarrel, and said, "No, Grandma, no, Grandpa didn't make me angry, I..." After thinking for a moment, he simply told his grandmother directly, and continued, "I'm so bored at home, I want to go out, but Grandpa said that you wouldn't allow it, so I cried." Liu Xuemei didn't understand the real meaning behind Long Xiaohai's words and said, "I thought it was something serious. Oh, Grandma promises you, I'll take you out to play tomorrow. It's been so many days since I took you out to play. Don't cry, sweetie, don't hurt your eyes, look how red they are." Then she turned to Long Hanhai and scolded, "You old fool, I'll give my grandson whatever he wants, what nonsense are you talking about... Look, you've made my darling cry." Long Hanhai: "..." Long Xiaohai said happily, "Grandma, you really will give me whatever I want?" Liu Xuemei "Of course," said Liu Xuemei. "You're my only treasure, my lifeblood. How could I refuse? I'll take you out to play tomorrow." Long Xiaohai said, "Grandma, I don't want to play. I want to go out by myself. I can study or work. It's too boring at home, Grandma, okay?" Liu Xuemei panicked and said, "How can that be? It's too chaotic outside. How can Grandma be at ease? You're still a child. This is absolutely not allowed." Seeing Long Xiaohai lower his head and about to cry again, she coaxed him, "Baby, when you grow up, Grandma will let you work. Your grandpa is waiting for you to take over. Don't worry. Grandma will also find you a wife later. Be good, and Grandma will make you something delicious." Long Xiaohai thought: Oh no, not only did I not achieve my goal, but I also have a wife to control me. The wife Grandma finds must be in cahoots with her. I'll never be free in this life. He hurriedly said, "Grandma, I'm tired. I don't want to eat. I'm going to sleep for a while." With that, he walked out of the study and ran back to his room as if his life depended on it. Seeing that Long Xiaohai wasn't going out anymore, Liu Xuemei felt relieved. She thought about what to cook for her precious grandson to eat when he woke up. Ignoring Long Hanhai, she headed straight for the kitchen. Although there were several chefs in the house, Liu Xuemei personally oversaw everything her grandson ate. As she passed through the hall, she saw many servants already there, having rushed over after hearing the commotion. They had all seen Long Xiaohai run back to his room with red eyes, clearly very tense. They didn't know what had happened, and seeing Liu Xuemei come out, they didn't dare ask, just trembling as they waited for her to reprimand them.

Liu Xuemei knew that today's events were none of their concern, so she didn't ask any questions and told them to go about their business, leaving only the housekeeper, Long Xinlan, behind. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and returned to their posts. Long Xinlan was actually an orphan adopted by Liu Xuemei, hence her surname, Long. She married and had a daughter, but her husband died of illness a few years later. She never remarried and remained in the Long family, where she was particularly close to Liu Xuemei. Liu Xuemei confided in her and treated her like family.

Only the two of them remained in the hall. Liu Xuemei walked to the sofa in the center of the hall and sat down, saying to Long Xinlan, "Come, sit down and chat with me for a while."

Long Xinlan responded and sat down next to Liu Xuemei, saying, "Madam, what's wrong with the young master today? I saw his eyes were red when he went back to his room."

Liu Xuemei sighed and said, "Xiaolong feels he's grown up and doesn't want to stay at home. He fantasizes about going out to work. We have everything at home, but he feels bored. What should I do? I'm worried about letting him go out."

Long Xinlan chimed in, "Yes, life is better now, but social customs aren't as good as before. The young master is handsome and charming; he's bound to suffer if he goes out."

In 2038, the country was prosperous and the people lived affluent lives, and society was more diverse and unconventional. Women were no longer bound by traditional ideas and were more open and daring. News of young men being harassed or even raped was frequent; 'pervert' was no longer a term exclusively for men. Of course, the proportion of male "perverts" is still much higher than that of females. In the past, when Long Xiaohai mentioned his desire to go to school, Liu Xuemei would often use the term "female pervert" to scare him. However, Long Xiaohai only had a vague understanding of the meaning of "pervert," so the deterrent effect was not significant, and no one in his family would explain to him what "pervert" meant.

(The author sighs: When I was a child, the adults in my family used to scare me by saying I was a hooligan, a beggar, or a wild boar. I never imagined that decades later, women could be used to scare children too! Society is truly changing rapidly!

Liu Xuemei knew that Long Xiaohai would eventually have to face society and couldn't stay home with her forever; the Long family's large business also needed him to inherit it. However, thinking about how Long Xiaohai would grow up and she could find him a wife to take care of him, and that the Long family business was already on track with plenty of talent (and security guards), she didn't need to worry too much. But now, seeing her grandson cry made her anxious and heartbroken; she wanted to cheer him up, but couldn't think of a good way. She said worriedly, "Yes! It's so chaotic outside now, sigh... Xiaolan, can you give me some advice? Seeing Xiaohai unhappy breaks my heart."

Long Xinlan also couldn't think of a solution for a moment, and said... ) "No wonder the young master is unhappy. Although there are many people in the house, there's not a single one he can play with. Young people always like to play with people their own age, and they have common interests."

Liu Xuemei agreed, "Yes, you're right. No wonder Xiao Hai can't stay at home. We should find him a girlfriend. That way, he can keep an eye on things. It's better than this old woman keeping him company. With young people to talk to, he won't be so bored." Seeing that Liu Xuemei had come up with a solution, Long Xinlan immediately said, "Good idea!" She thought that even if it didn't work, it wouldn't be her fault. She immediately helped to find a suitable daughter. The Long family held an extremely prestigious position. As long as the Long family spoke up, other wealthy and powerful families would generally not object and would be overjoyed, as if they had passed the imperial examination.

Long Xiao Hai couldn't sleep at all. He had originally planned to take a walk in the garden, but he happened to overhear Liu Xuemei and Long Xinlan's conversation. Hearing the rest... He was sweating profusely. He couldn't believe his grandmother was actually going to find him a wife. If she chose a girl, she was definitely one of her "henchmen," meaning he'd have no freedom. He hurriedly retreated to his room to think of a solution, but couldn't come up with anything. He could only pray to heaven that his grandmother wouldn't find anyone she liked.

However, heaven didn't help him. Liu Xuemei already had someone in mind: Liu Shiyao, the youngest daughter of Liu Haiqiang, the chairman of Zhonghai Group.

Zhonghai Group was a transportation company, and the Long family was a major client. They also had business dealings with a subsidiary of the Long family, so they were naturally very obsequious to the Long family. Liu Haiqiang shared the same surname as Liu Xuemei and treated her like an elder, calling her "Auntie." Liu Xuemei also had a good impression of him. Although she didn't concern herself with Long family affairs, she would chat with Liu Haiqiang when she saw him, knowing he had a daughter two years older than Long Xiaohai. They used to joke about... He'd even joked about arranging a marriage between their children, but it was just a joke, not a serious one.

Liu Haiqiang, however, didn't take it entirely seriously. While young people nowadays mostly date freely, and parents can't control the outcome, wealthy families like theirs weren't entirely like that; most still valued matching social status. Children, wanting a larger share of the inheritance, wouldn't defy their parents, at most keeping a few minor celebrities or gigolos, which the family would usually turn a blind eye to. Liu Haiqiang knew a little about the Long family's situation; Liu Xuemei handled everything regarding Long Xiaohai, and her marriage would undoubtedly be her decision. Given his current relationship with Liu Xuemei, his daughter would definitely be considered for marriage as long as she wasn't married. Therefore, he protected his daughter even more thoroughly than his two sons, taking her to school with two bodyguards—not only for safety, but more importantly, to prevent other boys from getting close and ruining things. Every opportunity... Upon arriving at the Long family home, everyone chatted with Liu Xuemei about how beautiful and obedient their daughter was.

Just as he expected, and even sooner than anticipated, Liu Haiqiang had been excited ever since receiving Liu Xuemei's call yesterday. Liu Xuemei only mentioned on the phone that Long Xiaohai was lonely and wanted to meet some friends to keep him company, but she also hinted at something more. Liu Haiqiang, who had been waiting for this day for years, immediately understood and said that his daughter, due to strict upbringing, didn't have many friends outside the home, so why not let them meet? She thought they would get along well. Liu Xuemei happily agreed, and to cheer up her grandson, she decided to visit Liu Haiqiang's home today and take him out for a walk.

Today, the Liu family was on high alert, preparing for a state visit. Liu Haiqiang, worried about his chef's abilities, had booked a famous Shanghai restaurant at great expense. The "Mei Lai Restaurant" was forced to close down, and the chefs were brought to the Liu family's home to cook. In the morning, nearly a hundred special agents and security guards from the Long family arrived at the Liu family's residence first to establish security, showcasing the grandeur of this super-rich family.

Around 10 a.m., less than an hour before the agreed-upon time, their daughter, Liu Shiyao, still hadn't gotten up to wash or get ready. Having been busy arranging the reception, they hadn't had time to look after her. Now, unable to find their daughter, they hurriedly instructed the maid to wake her, lest she appear half-asleep and become a laughingstock for the Long family. A moment later, the maid rushed downstairs, shouting, "It's terrible, sir! Miss is missing..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Haiqiang was frantic, like a cat on a hot tin roof. He quickly ran upstairs to his daughter's room, and indeed, she was gone. The bed was neatly made, clearly indicating she hadn't slept there the night before. A rope was tied to the window, suggesting she had climbed out. He went out. A letter lay on the windowsill. Liu Haiqiang immediately opened it and read: "Dad, I'm sorry. I know you mean well, that you're thinking of my future. I've been studying very hard, hoping to help you and share your burdens. But I really don't know how to face a young master younger than me as my boyfriend. Didn't you always tell me to study hard and not to date before finishing my studies? Now why are you asking me to please a complete stranger? Look at my two older brothers, they're both married and still partying every night, keeping celebrities as mistresses. Do you want me to live the same life as my two sisters-in-law?

Dad, I'm so scared. If I can't choose my own future, I'd rather stay with you and Mom and never marry. I know this will put you in a difficult position, but I don't know what to do." "It's fine if the Long family doesn't like me, but if they do, and I still refuse, wouldn't that make things even more difficult for you?

I'm going back to school, but I won't be there today. I'll be somewhere you can't find me. As long as you don't force me, I'll always be your good daughter." Liu Haiqiang stood frozen by the window, holding his daughter's letter. He hadn't allowed his daughter to date, hoping the Long family would take a liking to her in the future, but he hadn't expected it to have this effect. His daughter was right; her two sons were always out partying and rarely came home to cherish their wives. They knew many people in their business, and their sons were mostly like that. Moreover, the richer they were, the more indulgent they were. The Long family's wealth was a thousand times greater than his, and with the old lady spoiling them so much, he was afraid the future wouldn't be any better. Could his daughter really be happy marrying into that family? But Young Master Long was coming soon; how was he going to explain this…?

Just then, the butler came in, holding a cordless phone, and said, "Master, it's a call from Old Madam Long."

Liu Haiqiang immediately felt a hundred times his usual headache, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the phone respectfully, saying, "Aunt Liu! I was just about to go to the door to wait for you. Is...is he almost here?...What...is the young master sick?...No...no...I wasn't laughing, why would I laugh...Oh, he just didn't get enough rest. Then let the young master rest more, um...it's alright, I'll bring Shiyao to see the young master next time. Um...goodbye, Aunt Liu, you should get some rest too."

After Liu Xuemei hung up the phone, he finally disconnected and breathed a long sigh of relief. He thought to himself, thank God, I've finally gotten through this.

The situation at Hanhai Manor was remarkably similar to that of the Liu family. A rope was tied to the window of Long Xiaohai's room, along with a letter containing almost identical content. The letter stated that he was getting sick from being cooped up at home and wanted to go out and see the world. It also mentioned that Grandma had always said he wanted to run away from home… Perhaps due to his first act of rebellion, the letter was somewhat incoherent and difficult to understand, but everyone could tell he had run away from home.

However, the outcome was quite different from that of the Liu family's daughter. Hanhai Manor wasn't the Liu family's mansion; without permission, not even a mosquito could fly in, and conversely, it was impossible for a mosquito to fly out. Long Xiaohai was much bigger than a mosquito, and naturally, he was quickly 'invited' back like a star.

At this moment, Liu Xuemei was tightly holding Long Xiaohai's fair and soft little hand, afraid he would run away again.

Chapter 003 Going to School

Long Xiaohai, originally gentle and easily embarrassed, had impulsively run away and been caught. His face was flushed with shame as he looked awkwardly at his grandmother.

Liu Xuemei looked at her grandson, her heart filled with conflict. She couldn't believe he would consider running away from home. When his family found him earlier, he was climbing the hill behind the house. Although it was an artificial hill and not very high, the outer side was designed to be very steep for safety. What if he accidentally fell?

Although nothing had happened yet, his desire to go out was so strong that she worried he might run away again. It might be better to agree to let him go to school. But then she thought about how complicated the outside world was, how inexperienced he was, and how he was the only son in the Long family, making him an easy target. Having bodyguards would only expose his identity. She truly didn't know what to do.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside, and Long Hanhai entered, chatting and laughing with several people. The man walking alongside Long Hanhai was imposing and tall, around 60 years old. Upon seeing Liu Xuemei, he greeted her warmly, "Hello, sister-in-law! I've come to see you."

He then sat down on the sofa with Long Hanhai. Several of his attendants stood behind him in the outer hall and did not enter.

Although Liu Xuemei was preoccupied with her own worries, she smiled happily upon seeing him, "Ah! Chairman Ji, what brings you here? Xinlan, take the young master back to his room and have someone serve tea."

The man replied, "Sister-in-law, please don't be so polite. Just call me Xiao Ji. You make me feel awkward, haha."

This man was none other than Ji Huasheng, the current Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense. Years ago, when Ji Huasheng was still a division commander, his superiors conspired with some central leaders to stage a coup. Ji Huasheng adhered to his principles and refused to participate. His attempts to persuade his superiors failed, and he was nearly framed and imprisoned. Later, with the protection and assistance of Long Hanhai, who used his special status and influence, Ji Huasheng, together with central leaders, thwarted the coup, thus maintaining national stability and preventing major upheavals. As a result, Ji Huasheng rose rapidly through the ranks to become a core national leader. Therefore, he always regarded Long Hanhai as his benefactor, maintained frequent contact with him, and was also quite familiar with Liu Xuemei.

Liu Xuemei waited for the servants to serve tea and said, "How come I didn't hear you were coming to Shanghai for an inspection? It's so sudden, I wasn't prepared at all. I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality..."

Before Liu Xuemei could finish, Ji Huasheng interrupted, "Sister-in-law, you're being too polite. I'm not here on official business, so of course it won't be in the news. My granddaughter got into Fudan University in Shanghai this year, and I wanted to come see you all, so I came with her."

Speaking of her children, Liu Xuemei's expression darkened. Ji Huasheng noticed and asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, is something on your mind?"

Liu Xuemei had also been thinking of talking to her husband, Long Hanhai. Ji Huasheng had a close relationship with the Long family and wasn't an outsider, so she explained about Long Xiaohai's attempt to run away from home that day and the reasons behind it.

After listening, Ji Huasheng laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, are you eager to have a great-grandson?

You're in such a hurry to find a granddaughter-in-law. It's normal for a boy to want to go out and explore; it's not a bad thing." Long Hanhai continued, "If you keep him coddled at home like this, he'll never grow up. I'd like him to take over my job soon. Besides, since he's already thinking about going out, who knows what might happen like today ?"

Liu Xuemei scolded, "You're always busy with your own things, leaving your grandson to me alone. What can a woman like me do but keep a close eye on him?"

Turning to Ji Huasheng, she continued, "I know Xiaohai will go out sooner or later. It's not that I don't want him to go out, but he's still young. Besides, the outside world is complicated, and Xiaohai has a special status. How can I be at ease?"

Long Hanhai couldn't help but interject, "I think Xiaohai will always be a child in your eyes. Are you going to keep him locked up forever?"

Liu Xuemei glared at Long Hanhai and said angrily, "But you don't care, you just keep saying these useless things..."

Actually, with Long Hanhai so busy with work, she wouldn't feel at ease even if he insisted on taking care of her grandson.

Fearing they would start arguing, Ji Huasheng quickly mediated, saying, "Sister-in-law, don't worry. If Brother Long really doesn't want to leave the company and stay home to take care of the child, even if he agrees with the country, he won't allow it. The Long family's affairs are the country's affairs, and also my affairs. I'll figure something out, okay?"

Liu Xuemei immediately exclaimed happily, "Really?"

Ji Huasheng smiled and said, "Of course it's true. Xiao Hai is definitely going to do great things in the future. Now he should go out and learn about society. Isn't your concern about his safety because you're worried about others finding out his identity? As the Minister of National Defense, isn't that enough to guarantee his safety?"

Liu Xuemei smiled awkwardly, "Enough! Enough! How can the Ministry of National Defense not be responsible for a child's safety? I'm relieved. Old man, you see, you're not as concerned about our family as Ji Huasheng."

Long Hanhai and Ji Huasheng exchanged a glance and smiled mysteriously. It turned out that Ji Huasheng hadn't come to accompany his granddaughter to school. Long Hanhai had invited him to solve Long Xiaohai's safety problem and help persuade Liu Xuemei. Unexpectedly, Long Xiaohai's departure that morning left Liu Xuemei at a loss, greatly reducing the difficulty of persuasion and saving her a lot of breath. The three of them immediately discussed how to get Long Xiaohai out of the house safely.

Ji Huasheng, an expert in this area, had already devised a plan on the way to Shanghai and discussed it with the elderly couple: First, try to keep Long Xiaohai's identity a secret, temporarily changing his surname to Liu and calling him Liu Xiaohai. After all, not many people have the surname Long, making it easy for others to recognize him.

Second, Long Xiaohai is only 17 years old, too young to work, so let him experience school life first, perhaps at Fudan University, where their granddaughter studies. This way, while keeping Long Xiaohai's identity a secret from the school, they can deploy more secret bodyguards, ostensibly to protect their granddaughter, but secretly to protect Long Xiaohai.

Regarding the bodyguard arrangements, to avoid disrupting the school's normal order, they will discreetly replace the school's security guards, laborers, and other staff, using special agents who professionally protect national leaders for these tasks, approximately 300 people. More personnel will be deployed around the school to ensure absolute security.

Liu Xuemei was very satisfied with these arrangements and had no objections. Long Hanhai suggested that these arrangements be kept secret from Long Xiaohai as well, so that Long Xiaohai would feel that he was learning in a completely free and independent environment, which would help cultivate his self-confidence. And so the matter was decided.

Fudan University is a comprehensive university jointly established by Fudan University in Shanghai, Oxford University in the UK, and the Chinese Ministry of Education. It boasts strong academic strength and comprehensive facilities, and is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Many business tycoons and political figures are alumni. These wealthy individuals and high-ranking officials also highly value sending their children to Fudan University; if they cannot gain admission through entrance exams, they can attend at their own expense, which, although expensive, is not a significant burden for them. Currently, there are over 2,000 self-funded students at Fudan University, including international students, with a large proportion coming from wealthy families.

Liu Xiaohai (the protagonist of this book will be referred to as Liu Xiaohai for now) was admitted through entrance exams. Knowing that his grandparents had agreed to let him study at the university, he answered the exam papers delivered by a special person very diligently. Furthermore, he was already quite focused when studying at home, as there were few other activities that could distract him. At 17 years old, he had already mastered a considerable amount of university-level knowledge; he could even pass a university graduation exam. So Liu Xiaohai not only got in through the entrance exam, but also achieved excellent grades, ranking first among all students at Fudan University this semester, and the school even awarded him a scholarship. As for why his transcript arrived later than others, the Ministry of Education explained that it was due to staff oversight and an oversight.

Liu Xiaohai was new to the school, finding everything exciting. Watching so many students his age moving around the campus, he was filled with anticipation for his upcoming campus life.

Chapter 004: Roommate

Liu Xiaohai followed the school signs and found the building where new students were received. A large red banner hung at the entrance, reading "Welcome the Class of '38 New Students." The reception area was the lobby on the first floor, already crowded with people, mostly freshmen. A row of tables against the wall had five or six teachers registering new students. Liu Xiaohai immediately joined the queue. Liu Xiaohai

's arrival immediately attracted the attention of the freshmen, especially causing quite a stir among the girls.

Liu Xiaohai's current background was that of an orphan who lost his parents at a young age, a poor student striving to study hard; of course, the expensive clothes his family used to make couldn't be worn to school anymore. The family stylist had specially made him several sets of clothes from ordinary fabric, looking like cheap street vendor items costing only a few dozen yuan. But his naturally tall and handsome figure, his refined and aristocratic air cultivated since childhood, couldn't be concealed by these clothes alone. A faint, almost shy smile played on his lips, making him even more endearing. The girls' hearts raced, their faces flushed, and they felt as if they were suffocating. The boys' gazes were clearly filled with jealousy and hostility.

Fortunately, Liu Xiaohai had always been the center of attention and was used to it. Although he felt the intense gazes around him were different from before, they didn't frighten him. It was now his turn to be received. He handed his admission notice and identification to a female teacher who was about 40 years old. After completing the formalities, the teacher called an upperclassman and led him to the student dormitory.

The student dormitory was located on the west side of the school, consisting of two 36-story buildings. The girls' dormitory was on the left, and the boys' dormitory was on the right. Liu Xiaohai's room was on the 7th floor. It was fairly spacious, with four people sharing a room. Each room had a private bathroom with a shower, but no kitchen. Next to each bed was a combination of a cabinet and a desk, which looked practical and didn't take up much space. Liu Xiaohai's bed, number 4, was by the window, overlooking a basketball court. The other three beds were probably occupied, as there were things on the beds and desks, but no one was there.

Liu Xiaohai put his things away, unsure what to do, and lay down on his bed, excitedly imagining what his future campus life would hold.

Suddenly, with a "thump," a tall, dark-skinned student walked in carrying a basketball. Upon seeing Liu Xiaohai, Gao Han paused for a moment, then walked up to him and warmly extended his hand, saying, "Hello, my name is Gao Han, Gao as in 'strong,' and Han as in 'powerful.' I sleep in bed number 3 next to you."

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly got up and shook Gao Han's strong, dark hand, saying, "My name is Long... Liu Xiaohai, um..."

It was the first time he'd introduced himself to someone, and he didn't know what to say, so he simply took out his student ID, pointed to his name on it, and blushed, saying, "Just these three characters." Gao Han laughed heartily, "You're quite interesting, kid. You blush so easily, like a little girl. Haven't you been out much?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Yeah." Gao Han shoved a basketball under his bed, ignoring his sweat, and sprawled out on the bed, exclaiming, "The basketball courts at prestigious universities are amazing! My high school's court was a garbage dump compared to this; it couldn't compare. Even the hoops were crooked. By the way, I'm from Heilongjiang..." "And you?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "I'm from Shanghai."

Gao Han exclaimed happily, "A local! Then take me out for a stroll sometime, I almost got lost yesterday, this damn Shanghai is huge."

Liu Xiaohai said awkwardly, "I...I don't know the way either. I've lived...lived in the suburbs since I was little."

Gao Han was surprised at first, looked at Liu Xiaohai, and then suddenly said, "I can tell you're a bookworm, did your mother raise you like a little girl?"

Liu Xiaohai said sadly, "My parents died right after I was born."

Gao Han coughed and said embarrassedly, "I'm the kind of person who says whatever comes to mind, I'm very straightforward, don't be angry. There's a saying 'unrestrained speech,' which describes me perfectly."

Liu Xiaohai was amused by him and said, "It's okay, I won't be angry."

At this moment, two more people walked in laughing and joking, one was fat, with a face full of fat, shaved head, but his smile was kind of simple and honest. The other guy was thin and fairly handsome, but his attire was a bit odd; his jeans were ripped all the way up, and he had dyed his hair red.

Gao Han sat up and introduced everyone: "Let me introduce you. This fat guy is Wang Qiang, he sleeps in bed number 2. This red-haired guy is Lin Hongwei, he sleeps in bed number 1. This is Liu Xiaohai, who just arrived today."

After the three of them finished greeting each other, he continued, "Today, everyone in room 709 is here. It's fate that we can all gather together. From now on, we're brothers. You can just call me Brother Gao."

The fat guy, Wang Qiang, protested, "Why should I? Why don't you call me Brother Wang? You can call me Brother Qiang too."

Gao Han retorted angrily, "I repeated a year to get into this lousy school. I'm 22 years old this year. Do you have a father? " "Is it big?"

Lin Hongwei was drinking water when he heard this and spat it out with a "pfft," clutching his stomach and laughing loudly, "This...this works too?"

Gao Han said matter-of-factly, "Why not? Whoever is older than me, I'll call him brother."

Lin Hongwei laughed, "Alright, seeing how old you are, I'll make you the boss. But since all the brothers are here today, you, as the older brother, should at least show some respect."

Seeing that he had acknowledged his status as the boss, Gao Han said generously, "Am I a stingy person? Even if you hadn't said anything, I was just about to take you guys out for a splurge, let's go!"

Saying that, he stood up.

Wang Qiang was still unconvinced, but seeing that someone was treating, he didn't say anything more, and the four of them walked out of the room together to find a place to drink.

Gao Han led the three of them around the school twice, finally stopping in front of a cheaply decorated food stall called "Affordable Little Shop." He said to them, "How about this one? It should be cheap."

Liu Xiaohai and the other two were exhausted from walking and just wanted to sit down. They unanimously agreed, "This is it, this is it..."

Lin Hongwei added, "If we keep walking, we'll end up eating a late-night snack."

Gao Han glared at him and said, "I'm just worried you guys haven't digested your lunch properly and won't eat enough to save me money."

He then strode inside.

"..."

The shop was only a few square meters, divided in the middle by a simple wall. The kitchen was at the back, and the outer area, about ten square meters, had four dining tables. It wasn't decorated much, but it was clean. A woman in her thirties, who seemed to be the restaurant owner, greeted them with a smile and asked, "What would you like to eat, everyone?"

Gao Han said, "Madam, we're here for drinks. Do you have a menu? Let me see."

The proprietress took a piece of paper from a table, handed it to them, and smiled, "Take your time looking at it. I'll get you some water."

She glanced at Liu Xiaohai and went inside.

Gao Han snatched the 'menu' and saw dozens of dishes printed on it, all common home-style dishes, nothing fancy, and the prices were quite reasonable. He immediately felt relieved, tossed the 'menu' in front of the other three, and generously said, "Brothers, order whatever you like, don't be shy." Then,

thinking for a moment, he added, "And don't waste any."

The proprietress went to the kitchen, but instead of getting water directly, she went up the stairs at the back. Upstairs was what looked like an office. The proprietress picked up the landline phone on the table, skillfully dialed a number, and respectfully said after the call connected, "Sir, 209 is reporting to you. Young Master Long is having dinner at 'Affordable Little Shop,' with four people."

The voice on the other end of the line said, "Headquarters already knows. The Long family chef is on his way. Go down and greet them. Make sure Young Master Long is safe. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

The proprietress said, "Yes, sir,"

and hung up the phone, going downstairs.

Chapter 005 Inter-School Meeting

Liu Xiaohai followed the signs in the school and found the building where new students were being received. A large red banner hung at the entrance of the building, saying "Welcome to the Class of '38." The reception area was the lobby on the first floor, where quite a few people were already standing, mostly freshmen. There was a row of tables against the wall, where five or six teachers were registering the new students. Liu Xiaohai immediately went to join the freshmen and lined up.

Liu Xiaohai's arrival immediately attracted the attention of the freshmen, especially causing quite a stir among the girls.

Liu Xiaohai's current background is that of an orphan who lost his parents at a young age, a poor student striving to study hard. Of course, the high-end clothes his family used to make for him are no longer suitable for school. His family's stylist has specially made him a few sets of clothes from ordinary fabric, looking like cheap street vendor items, but his naturally tall and handsome figure, his aristocratic air cultivated since childhood, cannot be concealed by these clothes. A faint, shy smile plays on his lips, making him even more endearing. The girls' hearts race, their faces flush, and they feel as if they

're suffocating. The boys' gazes are clearly filled with jealousy and hostility. Fortunately, Liu Xiaohai has always been the center of attention and is used to it. Although he feels the intense gazes around him are different from before, they don't frighten him. It's now his turn to be received. He hands his admission notice and identification to a female teacher of about 40 years old. After completing the formalities, the teacher calls an older student and takes him to the student dormitory.

The student apartments are located on the west side of the school, consisting of two 36-story buildings. The left one is for girls, and the right one is for boys. Liu Xiaohai's room is on the 7th floor. The room is fairly spacious, with four people sharing it. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, but no kitchen. Next to each bed is a combination of a cabinet and a desk, which looks practical and doesn't take up much space. Liu Xiaohai's bed, number 4, is by the window, overlooking a basketball court. The other three beds seem to be occupied, as there are things on the beds and desks, but no one is there.

Liu Xiaohai puts his things away, unsure of what to do, and lies down on his bed, excitedly imagining what his future campus life will hold.

Suddenly, a tall, dark-skinned student walks in with a basketball. Upon seeing Liu Xiaohai, Gao Han paused for a moment, then walked up to him and warmly extended his hand, saying, "Hello, my name is Gao Han, Gao as in 'strong,' and Han as in 'powerful.' I sleep in bed number 3 next to you."

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly got up and shook Gao Han's strong, dark hand, saying, "My name is Long... Liu Xiaohai, um..."

It was the first time he'd introduced himself to someone, and he didn't know what to say, so he simply took out his student ID, pointed to his name on it, and blushed, saying, "Just these three characters." Gao Han laughed heartily, "You're quite interesting, kid. You blush so easily, like a little girl. Haven't you been out much?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Yeah." Gao Han shoved a basketball under his bed, ignoring his sweat, and sprawled out on the bed, exclaiming, "The basketball courts at prestigious universities are amazing! My high school's court was a garbage dump compared to this; it couldn't compare. Even the hoops were crooked. By the way, I'm from Heilongjiang..." "And you?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "I'm from Shanghai."

Gao Han exclaimed happily, "A local! Then take me out for a stroll sometime, I almost got lost yesterday, this damn Shanghai is huge."

Liu Xiaohai said awkwardly, "I...I don't know the way either. I've lived...lived in the suburbs since I was little."

Gao Han was surprised at first, looked at Liu Xiaohai, and then suddenly said, "I can tell you're a bookworm, did your mother raise you like a little girl?"

Liu Xiaohai said sadly, "My parents died right after I was born."

Gao Han coughed and said embarrassedly, "I'm the kind of person who says whatever comes to mind, I'm very straightforward, don't be angry. There's a saying 'unrestrained speech,' which describes me perfectly."

Liu Xiaohai was amused by him and said, "It's okay, I won't be angry."

At this moment, two more people walked in laughing and joking, one was fat, with a face full of fat, shaved head, but his smile was kind of simple and honest. The other guy was thin and fairly handsome, but his attire was a bit odd; his jeans were ripped all the way up, and he had dyed his hair red.

Gao Han sat up and introduced everyone: "Let me introduce you. This fat guy is Wang Qiang, he sleeps in bed number 2. This red-haired guy is Lin Hongwei, he sleeps in bed number 1. This is Liu Xiaohai, who just arrived today."

After the three of them finished greeting each other, he continued, "Today, everyone in room 709 is here. It's fate that we can all gather together. From now on, we're brothers. You can just call me Brother Gao."

The fat guy, Wang Qiang, protested, "Why should I? Why don't you call me Brother Wang? You can call me Brother Qiang too."

Gao Han retorted angrily, "I repeated a year to get into this lousy school. I'm 22 years old this year. Do you have a father? " "Is it big?"

Lin Hongwei was drinking water when he heard this and spat it out with a "pfft," clutching his stomach and laughing loudly, "This...this works too?"

Gao Han said matter-of-factly, "Why not? Whoever is older than me, I'll call him brother."

Lin Hongwei laughed, "Alright, seeing how old you are, I'll make you the boss. But since all the brothers are here today, you, as the older brother, should at least show some respect."

Seeing that he had acknowledged his status as the boss, Gao Han said generously, "Am I a stingy person? Even if you hadn't said anything, I was just about to take you guys out for a splurge, let's go!"

Saying that, he stood up.

Wang Qiang was still unconvinced, but seeing that someone was treating, he didn't say anything more, and the four of them walked out of the room together to find a place to drink.

Gao Han led the three of them around the school twice, finally stopping in front of a cheaply decorated food stall called "Affordable Little Shop." He said to them, "How about this one? It should be cheap."

Liu Xiaohai and the other two were exhausted from walking and just wanted to sit down. They unanimously agreed, "This is it, this is it..."

Lin Hongwei added, "If we keep walking, we'll end up eating a late-night snack."

Gao Han glared at him and said, "I'm just worried you guys haven't digested your lunch properly and won't eat enough to save me money."

He then strode inside.

"..."

The shop was only a few square meters, divided in the middle by a simple wall. The kitchen was at the back, and the outer area, about ten square meters, had four dining tables. It wasn't decorated much, but it was clean. A woman in her thirties, who seemed to be the restaurant owner, greeted them with a smile and asked, "What would you like to eat, everyone?"

Gao Han said, "Madam, we're here for drinks. Do you have a menu? Let me see."

The proprietress took a piece of paper from a table, handed it to them, and smiled, "Take your time looking at it. I'll get you some water."

She glanced at Liu Xiaohai and went inside.

Gao Han snatched the 'menu' and saw dozens of dishes printed on it, all common home-style dishes, nothing fancy, and the prices were quite reasonable. He immediately felt relieved, tossed the 'menu' in front of the other three, and generously said, "Brothers, order whatever you like, don't be shy." Then,

thinking for a moment, he added, "And don't waste any."

The proprietress went to the kitchen, but instead of getting water directly, she went up the stairs at the back. Upstairs was what looked like an office. The proprietress picked up the landline phone on the table and skillfully dialed a number. After the call connected, she respectfully said, "Sir, 209 is reporting to you. Young Master Long is having dinner at 'Affordable Little Shop,' with four people."

The person on the other end of the line said, "Headquarters already knows. The Long family's chef is on his way. Go down and greet him. Make sure Young Master Long is safe. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

The proprietress said, "Yes, sir,"

hung up the phone, and went downstairs.

Chapter 006 Garden Brawl

The four were all new to the school and couldn't figure out who they had offended that someone would come looking for trouble. They asked, "He must have mistaken you for someone else, right?"

Zhang Wenbin said, "I heard a super handsome guy came to your dorm. The girls have been gossiping about him all day. Those rich guys must be jealous and angry, so it's no wonder they sent someone to cause you trouble."

Lin Hongwei was both surprised and delighted, and said in a trembling voice, "I didn't expect to attract the attention of all the girls in the school on my first day here. Being...being too handsome isn't a good thing."

He added with some worry, "Being handsome isn't my fault. I didn't expect to become the enemy of all the boys so soon after arriving at school. It's true what they say, 'beauty is a curse.'"

Zhang Wenbin chuckled, "Don't worry, you're very lucky. It's not because of you."

Pointing to Liu Xiaohai, he said, "It's our top student, Liu Xiaohai."

Liu Xiaohai was shocked, not expecting it was because of him. He wasn't afraid of those rich kids or the school disciplinary committee members. He'd met countless heads of state from various countries with his grandparents since he was a child, and he didn't take those rich kids seriously at all. But he was worried that things would escalate and get back to his grandmother's ears, which would be troublesome.

Gao Han had a good impression of Liu Xiaohai and had long regarded him as his younger brother. Seeing his worry, he assumed he was afraid those rich kids would cause him trouble, and said to Liu Xiaohai, "Brother, don't be afraid. I can't stand those rich kids. If they come, I'll make sure they come back to haunt me. I'll make sure they come back to haunt me." Lin Hongwei, who was feeling down after hearing that the girls weren't there for him, became excited again after hearing Gao Han's words and said, "Right! Right!" "Yeah! With me here, those female perverts are too weird. They want to take advantage of young girls, like an old cow eating young grass. They actually dare to eye our dorm's treasure, the top student and virgin. With me here, they can forget about it. At most, they'll take advantage of me."

Everyone laughed at Lin Hongwei's funny story and forgot about what had just happened. They chatted with Zhang Wenbin for a while and then went to sleep.

******************************************************* After finishing a day of classes, Lin Hongwei went to find his three roommates, saying that he would treat them to dinner at the same small restaurant they ate at yesterday. It seemed that the food at that restaurant was so delicious that it was unforgettable.

But as soon as they stepped out of the classroom, they were stopped by two upperclassmen. One of them looked at Liu Xiaohai and asked, "Are you Liu Xiaohai?"

Liu Xiaohai was taken aback and said, "Yes."

The man sneered and said, "You've got some nerve. You've only just arrived at school and you're already causing trouble. You even dared to hit a student discipline officer."

Gao Han interjected, "It's none of his business. I'm the one who did it. If you have a problem, come at me."

Seeing Gao Han's massive build of nearly 1.9 meters, the two men softened their tone considerably, saying, "You couldn't have escaped anyway. All four of you will come with me to the school disciplinary committee." Gao

Han replied, "Fine, let's go. Lead the way." "

The four of them, having listened to Zhang Wenbin from next door yesterday, were already prepared for school disciplinary action and weren't particularly nervous. They followed the two men to the school disciplinary committee meeting.

However, the two men didn't take them to the meeting; instead, they led them to an open area in the school garden. Liu Xiaohai and his friends were new to the school and unfamiliar with the environment, not knowing where the disciplinary committee meeting was. They only realized something was wrong when they reached the garden. The school wall was at the other end of the garden, and beyond the wall was no longer school grounds. Clearly, these two men weren't taking them to the disciplinary committee meeting. Just as they realized something was amiss, fifteen or sixteen people surrounded them, including Zhao Mofan, who had almost been beaten up by Gao Han the day before.

Zhao Mofan was considered a 'well-known' figure at school; students called him 'troublemaker' behind his back. Relying on his aunt being the director of the school's political education department and his father being the deputy director of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, he acted recklessly both on and off campus." He was the only one causing trouble for others; no one ever dared to bother him. Yesterday, he almost got beaten up—how could he swallow this insult? He originally intended to complain to his aunt, but since he'd only caused trouble for no reason, and they returned before midnight, it wasn't considered a disciplinary violation, and other students had witnessed the incident. If he accused them of assault, he hadn't been hit himself, so the punishment wouldn't be severe. Therefore, he gathered a group of brothers, intending to teach them a lesson privately.

Liu Xiaohai and his three friends saw that the people surrounding them looked like thugs, hardly like students, and knew they were the school delinquents Zhang Wenbin had described. There was no point in arguing with them, so they simply remained silent, waiting to see what they would do.

Zhao Mofan, of course, started the conversation. Seeing the four silent, he assumed they were too scared to speak and smugly said, "Why aren't you being arrogant anymore? Didn't you want to beat me up yesterday? Damn… you didn't even know who I am." "

This garden was a popular spot for students after class, and seeing what was happening, a crowd quickly gathered. But seeing that it was Zhao Mofan and his gang of delinquents, no one dared get too close, fearing they'd be caught in the crossfire. They were all thinking: 'Who's messing with this trouble? Looks like we're in for it today.' The girls screamed when they saw that the newly arrived top student, Liu Xiaohai, was among those surrounded. The boys, though usually hating Zhao Mofan and his gang, were mostly gloating, hoping they'd disfigure Liu Xiaohai.

Zhao Mofan and his group, relying on their connections at school, weren't afraid of being seen beating people; in fact, they felt it would enhance their prestige. Zhao Mofan wanted to humiliate them a bit more, but then he noticed that, apart from Liu Xiaohai who seemed to be trembling, Gao Han and the other two were lightly..." He sneered at himself, showing no fear. He angrily shouted, "Brothers, beat him up..."

Before Zhao Mofan could finish the word "beat," a dark fist grew larger than it had been, and with a muffled thud, he was sent flying several meters before feeling a sharp pain in his face. Touching his face, he saw it was covered in blood and several teeth...

The group of thugs who were about to attack him were stunned. They had never been at a disadvantage in school fights; their opponents rarely dared to fight back. Today, one of them had been injured right at the start, and they were all speechless, frozen in place.

It was Gao Han who had sent Zhao Mofan flying. Ignoring their reaction, he punched another man in the face, sending him 'flying' to the ground next to Zhao Mofan.

Lin Hongwei also made his move. He didn't have a fist as big as Gao Han's to send someone flying, but that person was in even worse shape. Lin Hongwei found a man with long hair, grabbed his hair and pulled it down, then slammed his knee into his head three times until the man passed out. Lin Hongwei threw him down and grabbed another man. This man was bald, so there was no hair to grab, but he had two large ears. So Lin Hongwei grabbed his ears and slammed his knee into his head again...

The short, fat Wang Qiang used a method that no one else would have thought of. He walked between the two men, grabbed one of their arms with each hand, and then swung his left arm and threw one away, then swung his right arm and threw another away.

The most surprising thing was Liu Xiaohai. Liu Xiaohai had been trembling, but not from fear; he was trembling with excitement because he had never actually fought before. Seeing that Gao Han and his two companions were not to be trifled with, the group naturally rushed towards Liu Xiaohai, who appeared to be the weakest. However, just as their fists were about to strike Liu Xiaohai, they felt a sharp pain in their arms… dislocated, and were then kicked to the ground.

Out of 17 people, Gao Han knocked three flying, Lin Hongwei knocked out two, Wang Qiang threw four, and the remaining eight were all knocked to the ground by Liu Xiaohai. The boys watching were all stunned, their mouths agape, while the girls were still screaming, but now it was excited screaming, almost running up to ask Liu Xiaohai for an autograph.

Gao Han was clearly not satisfied with the beating and cursed, “Damn! So weak, I haven’t even warmed up yet.”

Lin Hongwei and Wang Qiang helped the excitedly nearly fainting Liu Xiaohai over and said, “You’re a war maniac, kid. Let’s go, let’s go eat.”

Wang Qiang said, “Yeah, I’m starving! Let’s go! Let’s go!”

After saying that, the four of them walked arm in arm happily towards a restaurant outside the school.

Of Zhao Mofan's 17 men, the least injured were the four who were thrown out by Wang Qiang. They never looked back after being thrown and fled in a flash, not caring about the lives of their 'comrades'. The remaining 13 men waited until Gao Han and the others were far away before getting up and helping each other to the hospital. ***************************************************.

After everyone in the garden had left, two men emerged from a large flowerbed; they appeared to be gardeners responsible for trimming the plants. The man on the left said, "I didn't expect Young Master Long to know our unit's 'Swift Wind Grappling Hand'."

Another man said, "Instructor Ouyang hasn't returned since his overseas mission 16 years ago. We were worried something had happened to him, but it turns out he's been enjoying himself at the Long family's. Hehe, it seems we don't need to worry too much about Young Master Long's safety anymore; he can usually handle things on his own."

The man on the left said, "We should still be careful. If something happens, even our commander can't take responsibility."

Chapter 007 The Panicked Bureau Chief

In the Shihui Restaurant, Gao Han laughed loudly and said, "I really didn't expect you three kids to have such skills. You made me not get enough of a fight. Each of you should drink a glass."

He picked up a glass and held it in front of Liu Xiaohai, saying, "I never would have guessed you were so good. You look so refined, but you took down eight people at once. Impressive! Impressive! Are you one of those legendary martial arts masters?"

Although half an hour had passed, Liu Xiaohai was still very excited. He picked up the glass in front of him and drank it down in one gulp, then said something that almost made Gao Han and the other two faint: "I... this is my first time fighting."

"What!"

The three of them exclaimed in disbelief.

Lin Hongwei then joked, "You didn't just find some martial arts manual lost for thousands of years in some cave deep in the mountains, and then just learned it and came out of the mountains, did you? Quick, take it out, let us brothers learn it too."

As he spoke, he reached out to Liu Xiaohai to pull out the 'manual'.

Liu Xiaohai blushed and dodged while saying, "No, I learned it from an uncle in the special forces when I was a child. Before, I only sparred with him, it can't be considered fighting."

Wang Qiang sighed, "No wonder the whole world says that China's special forces are the strongest, they really are amazing. How come you've been in the special forces since you were a child?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "Yes, I've lived in the military base since I was a child. They all watched me grow up."

Actually, the special forces lived in their Long family's house, but of course, he couldn't tell them that. Besides, those special forces soldiers really did watch him grow up, so it wasn't exactly a lie. Although Liu Xiaohai and the others had only just met, after fighting side-by-side this time, the four of them felt a brotherly bond. Liu Xiaohai didn't want to lie to them, so he had to be vague.

Lin Hongwei then teased Wang Qiang, saying, "Fatty, what kind of kung fu was that just now? Throwing people like sandbags, I've never seen anything like it before."

Wang Qiang touched his bald head and chuckled, "I haven't fought much. I was on the school sports team in high school, my events were shot put, discus, and javelin, and I even won second place in the national high school competition. I wasn't originally going to get into this university, but the school's sports department recruited me. I'm not very good at fighting, but I'm good at throwing things, so I just threw those thugs like discus, haha."

The three laughed heartily, praising Wang Qiang for being clever and able to apply his knowledge, integrating sports into martial arts.

In the Shanghai Public Security Hospital, Deputy Director Zhao Hongbo stared at his son, whose lip was split and who had lost a front tooth, his eyes practically spitting fire. As a high-ranking official at the deputy director level, and the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau in charge of public order, it was a great humiliation for his son to be injured by several students within his jurisdiction. Although the injuries weren't serious, they were on his face. Zhao Hongbo considered this a profound disgrace; he even felt that others were laughing behind his back at his incompetence, unable to even protect his own son.

Several criminal police officers who had accompanied him to the hospital were already taking statements from other injured students. This matter had to be dealt with seriously. Although the perpetrators were just a few students, in Zhao Hongbo's eyes, only by severely punishing them could he salvage some of his reputation. Moreover, he knew that many of those injured along with his son, Zhao Mofan, had powerful connections—their families were either wealthy or influential. Severely punishing these perpetrators wouldn't elicit any opposition; on the contrary, it would allow him to use this incident to build relationships with them, which would greatly benefit his future career.

At this moment, Liu Guoqiang, the criminal police captain who had just finished taking statements from the suspects, said at the door, "Chief Zhao, it's all done. Please take a look."

Zhao Hongbo took the stack of records from him and asked, "Any news from those who went to arrest them? Why haven't they brought them back yet?"

Liu Guoqiang also looked puzzled and said, "No news yet, but if there were any problems, they would definitely call. Since they haven't called, then there's probably nothing wrong. Maybe there's a traffic jam."

Zhao Hongbo scolded, "Taking so long to bring a few students? What are they doing? It's not rush hour, how could there be a traffic jam?"

Liu Guoqiang thought to himself that in a densely populated and developed city like Shanghai, unexpected traffic jams could happen late at night. But of course, he didn't dare to contradict his superior to his face.

Just as Zhao Hongbo was about to look at the records, a man rushed in in a panic. He was one of the dozen or so criminal police officers who had been sent to arrest the suspects. Liu Guoqiang quickly asked, "Have the people been brought back to the station?"

The detective, panting, said, "Detained...detained..."

Zhao Hongbo said, "Lock them up first, I'll interrogate them myself tomorrow."

The detective hurriedly said, "No...it wasn't them, it was...it was...our people who were detained."

Zhao Hongbo and Liu Guoqiang were shocked and exclaimed in unison, "What!"

This was too unbelievable. Dozens of detectives went to a school to arrest a few students, and they themselves were arrested. How could these two not be surprised?

Zhao Hongbo said urgently, "Don't panic, explain what happened."

The detective caught his breath and said, "When we arrived at the school, we found that the four students were eating at a restaurant outside the school, so we rushed over to take them away. But... unexpectedly, before we even reached the restaurant, they were all subdued, their guns were confiscated, and they said they'd be released tomorrow." Liu Guoqiang exclaimed in shock, "What? They dared to confiscate a detective's gun? This is outrageous... outrageous... Director Zhao, I'll go gather everyone in the station right now and notify the armed police for assistance. These people are too arrogant."

Zhao Hongbo hurriedly said, "Don't rush, let him finish speaking."

He already sensed that this matter was not as simple as he had imagined. These people must have connections to control dozens of fully armed detectives. And releasing one person was clearly a warning; it wasn't something gangsters could do. Zhao Hongbo asked the detective in a deep voice, "How many of them are there? Do you know who they are?"

The detective's eyes showed panic, and he stammered, "They are...they are...the Ministry of National Defense's top-level guards. I don't know how many there are, it seems...it feels like they're everywhere."

Zhao Hongbo and Liu Guoqiang exclaimed again, "What!"

The Ministry of National Defense's top-level guards are a force that only protects the head of state. How could they be here to protect a few students?

Liu Guoqiang seemed to have thought of something and said in a low voice, "I heard that Chairman Ji's granddaughter is studying at Fujin University. Are these people her friends?"

Zhao Hongbo thought for a moment and shook his head, "I know about this. It shouldn't be. If they were just Miss Ji's friends, those guards wouldn't be making such a fuss. Besides, everyone knows Chairman Ji's character; he wouldn't send so many guards for his granddaughter."

Liu Guoqiang thought about it and agreed. But who could be the kind of people that the country would send so many guards to protect? Even if the children of the British royal family came to study, the country wouldn't send so many people. Moreover, they weren't foreigners, and they all lived in ordinary school dormitories. They didn't seem like wealthy or powerful people.

Just then, one of his police officers came in and said, "Director Zhao, Secretary-General Huang is here."

Zhao Hongbo's head immediately spun. This man was the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, and his son was among the dozen or so students injured along with his own. This wasn't the first time their sons had gotten into trouble together. In the past, Zhao Hongbo had always handled things properly, knowing that Secretary-General Huang was extremely protective of his son. Previously, it was always their son who injured others, but this time someone else had injured their son. Now the situation was so complicated; he really didn't know how to explain it to Secretary-General Huang. He could only step forward and say, "Secretary-General Huang, it's our fault for not handling things properly, causing your son's injury. We are already working on the case and will definitely deal with it seriously, please rest assured."

Unexpectedly, Secretary-General Huang, who was always valued by the municipal leaders for his calm and composed demeanor, was now disheveled, covered in sweat, and looked even more flustered than the detectives who had just returned. He shook his head and said, "It's my son's fault, it's my son's fault. I won't pursue this matter, please... please don't pursue it. It's just a few students fighting, don't make a big deal out of it, please don't escalate things... please..."

Even if Zhao Hongbo was stupid, he would understand now. This Secretary-General Huang was a long-serving member of the municipal party committee, having served as secretary-general to three municipal party secretaries. The previous two secretaries had now been transferred to important positions in the central government, and their relationship with him was very close. He must have received some information and knew the identities of those students.

This matter could very well affect his future, so he couldn't afford not to find out the details. He hurriedly pulled Secretary-General Huang aside and asked, "Secretary-General Huang, are these students not simple? You can't hide it from me. For the sake of our past relationship, you can't just watch me cause trouble. Secretary-General Huang..."

Secretary-General Huang exclaimed, "You...you didn't...you've already arrested them, did you?"

Zhao Hongbo quickly replied, "No, no, but the people I sent were detained. They said they were from...the Ministry of National Defense..."

Secretary-General Huang wiped his sweat, paused for a moment, and said in a low voice, "I can't say the specifics, but anyway, this matter is over. Your people will be released tomorrow. Let's transfer our sons to other schools. Let's not cause any more trouble later."

Zhao Hongbo nodded blankly, not knowing what to say.

Secretary-General Huang paused for a moment, then sighed, "Luckily, it was our son who was injured. If his grandson had been hurt... it wouldn't be as simple as losing your job. With just one word from him, probably no country in the world would take you in."

Zhao Hongbo suddenly remembered someone... his face turned deathly pale...

Chapter 008 The Sanda Association

School Cafeteria was a five-story building with a stylish and innovative design. The building was surrounded by flowers and plants, like a small garden. The first floor of the cafeteria served Chinese fast food, the second floor was for wealthy students who wanted to eat, offering both Chinese and Western food, the third floor was a coffee shop, and the fourth and fifth floors were various recreational areas, including a table tennis room and a billiards room.

The Chinese restaurant on the first floor was the most lively because it was cheap, and most students ate there. The students ate while excitedly discussing the fight in the garden yesterday, and those who had witnessed the incident were talking animatedly.

Student A said, "The brawl in the garden yesterday was amazing, like something out of a movie."

Student B said, "I saw it too. 'Troublemaker' led dozens of people to attack four new students. I heard one of them was the top student in this year's freshmen."

Other students gathered around and asked, "We heard about it too, but it's a pity we didn't see it. We heard that 'Troublemaker' had so many people but couldn't beat four. Is that true?"

Student A said proudly, "It's a real shame you didn't see it. It was so exciting! 'Troublemaker' brought more than 50 people, and in just a few moments, they were all down."

It's unclear when the 17 people suddenly became more than 50.

The other students exclaimed, "Wow, that's amazing!"

Student B, not to be outdone, chimed in, "Really! 'Troublemaker' and his gang were armed, but they didn't even get a chance to fight back."

A girl asked, "I heard that freshman 'top student' is really handsome, is that true?"

Student B replied, "He's alright, about as handsome as me."

Another girl laughed and scolded, "Pshaw! You're such a disgrace to the school, how can you compare to them?"

Student B retorted angrily, "What? How am I a disgrace to the school?"

Everyone burst into laughter. At this moment, Student A shouted, "Look, look! It's them...it's those four!"

"Where? Where?"

everyone asked.

Student A said, "Look, by the second window."

"Wow!" the girls exclaimed, "That...that kid is really handsome!"

One student asked curiously, "How come they can eat here? Isn't 'Troublemaker's' dad the police chief?"

The girls said, "So what if he's the police chief? Maybe their families are even richer and more powerful."

Their eyes were practically brimming with tears as they spoke.

But someone immediately challenged them, saying, "Impossible. Would someone from a wealthy and powerful family eat here? I heard these 'monsters' live on campus, in the most ordinary four-person dorms."

Another person chimed in, "Exactly! Look at that redhead, his ripped pants are full of holes. He's not just poor, he's incredibly poor."

The girls retorted, "That's called 'cool,' you know?"

They then picked up their trays and went to find a spot closer to the four 'monsters' to admire the handsome guys.

By the window, Liu Xiaohai and his three friends were discussing their own affairs. The student affairs office had called them in for a talk that morning, but strangely, they weren't being punished. The female director only told them to study hard and not fight, and that was it.

Lin Hongwei spoke first, "That's strange, why weren't we punished?"

Gao Han complained, "I was all prepared yesterday for today's punishment, and I didn't get it! What a waste of my time!"

Wang Qiang said, "You two are too abnormal. You're so upset about not getting punished. You should see a psychologist. I think you have 'masochistic' tendencies."

Gao Han laughed and scolded, "You glutton are the 'masochist.' You're already so fat, and you still eat so much. Isn't that self-torture? Be careful you don't get back into the dorm."

Lin Hongwei ignored them and said with some concern, "I don't think it's that simple. Doesn't that kid have a father who's an official, in the Public Security Bureau?"

Wang Qiang said, "Yeah. " "Zhang Wenbin next door is said to be the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, and the director of the Political Education Department who called us over today is that kid's aunt,"

Gao Han said. "Maybe they know their son isn't a good person, so they can't blame us, right?"

Lin Hongwei glanced at Gao Han and said, "Are you still expecting them to thank you?"

Gao Han was taken aback and asked, "Thank me for what?"

Lin Hongwei laughed, "Thank you for helping them educate their son, haha..."

Liu Xiaohai continued, "Yeah, maybe the few teeth you knocked out were cavities, saving his family a lot of money on dentistry."

Lin Hongwei and Wang Qiang found Liu Xiaohai's words amusing and burst into laughter. The students eating nearby were also listening to their conversation and couldn't help but laugh as well.

Seeing so many people laughing at him, Gao Han angrily said, "You dare to make fun of me? I'll save you money on dentistry too..."

With that, he punched each of the three men. Liu Xiaohai and Lin Hongwei laughed and dodged, but Wang Qiang was too fat to dodge and was hit on the shoulder.

Just then, four or five people came down from the upstairs restaurant. They seemed to be wealthy students dining upstairs. All the girls' gazes shifted from Liu Xiaohai to the boy leading the group, their eyes widening and mouths agape, as if they had long admired

this rather handsome young man. The boy, however, didn't even glance at them, holding his head high and walking arrogantly out of the restaurant. One of the boys behind them paused when he saw Liu Xiaohai and his group, then exchanged a few words with the leader. The leader turned and walked towards them.

Reaching their table, he coldly asked, "Are you the ones who fought in the school garden yesterday?"

The four girls, hearing his cold, interrogative tone, ignored him.

One of the boys behind him angrily said, "Our president is asking you a question! Don't be ungrateful!"

Lin Hongwei retorted, "What is it?"

The boy said, "My name is Liu Shida. I started a Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) association at school. I heard that you four fought dozens yesterday?"

His tone implied disbelief.

Lin Hongwei understood that Liu Shida wanted to recruit the four of them into his association. It wasn't that he was looking for trouble, but he was still annoyed by Liu's condescending tone. He replied calmly, "Not that many, just a dozen or so."

Liu Shida nodded, thinking that made sense, and said, "That's good. If you're interested, I can accept you. Although the association is student-run, the school recognizes it and you can participate in inter-school competitions. I'll cover most of the expenses."

The talkative boy behind him interjected, "Even if you pay for it yourself, it's over 20,000 a year. Can you afford that?"

Liu Shida glared at the boy and continued, "If you play well, I can cover all your expenses."

Gao Han already disliked these arrogant people, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but say, "I don't have any money, and I don't need your money. I have absolutely no interest in your damn association."

Liu Shida came from a prominent family, and even the school principal treated him politely. Now, being contradicted by a poor student, his face changed drastically. Several boys behind Liu Shida had already picked up chairs from the restaurant, ready to smash them at Gao Han. (Chapter 009,

May 25th) Just then, someone ran down from the upstairs restaurant shouting, "Stop!" When she reached them, Liu Xiaohai and the other three were stunned. The school actually had such an outstanding beauty. Her flawless face was like a goddess in a painting. Her long, flowing hair cascaded smoothly over her shoulders. The same school uniform looked so different on her. Her long, beautiful legs, beneath her short skirt, weren't clad in stockings like other girls, yet they were even smoother and more flawless. Her cheeks, slightly flushed from running, added to her allure. Lin Hongwei, the most sensitive to beautiful women among the four, felt he was about to have a nosebleed and quickly covered his nose to avoid embarrassing himself in front of everyone. The beautiful woman ran to Liu Shida and grabbed his hand, saying, "Shida, why are you bullying others again?" Liu Shida seemed to listen to the woman, gesturing for the people behind him to put down their stools, and then said, "Sister, you don't know, these guys are so ungrateful." The people behind him also helped to block the way. He then reached for a stool again. The woman said urgently, "Don't move, Shida! If you keep acting like this, I'll tell Uncle to stop giving you money for this association. How can you beat someone just because they don't join?" " This beautiful woman is Liu Shiyao, the daughter of Liu Haiqiang, chairman of Zhonghai Group. Liu Shida's father is Liu Haiqiang's younger brother, Liu Haisheng, who is also a director of Zhonghai Group. Liu Shida knows that her elders dote on her cousin the most, and it is said that her cousin has a chance to marry into the Long family. She is really afraid that her cousin will complain to her father. However, she is still unwilling and said, "Sister, you don't even know them. Why are you helping outsiders?" Liu Shiyao said angrily, "I am helping you. Don't be arrogant just because your family is well-off. You will suffer in society in the future. If I weren't your cousin, I wouldn't bother with you." These words made Liu Xiaohai and his three companions nod in agreement. Even Gao Han, who usually disliked young masters and ladies, felt that she was different from others and developed a slight liking for her. Liu Shida knew that he definitely couldn't lay a hand on these four guys today. He glared at them fiercely, turned to the people following him, and said, "Let's go..." and walked out of the restaurant. Liu Shiyao only felt relieved after watching Liu Shida and his companions leave the restaurant. She bowed to Liu Xiaohai and his companions and said, "I'm so sorry, I apologize to you on his behalf." Lin Hongwei and the other two looked at this beautiful and sensible young lady and didn't know what to say for a moment. Only Liu Xiaohai remained calm and quickly stood up to reply, "It's nothing. He didn't do anything to us. We were also at fault." Liu Shiyao looked at the handsome young man who stood up and couldn't help but be stunned. Then she blushed, lowered her head, and whispered, "Thank you, goodbye." After saying that , she quickly walked out of the restaurant. It wasn't until she was out of sight that Lin Hongwei and the other two came to their senses. But a moment later, Liu Shiyao's beautiful figure ran back, slightly out of breath, and said to them, "If my cousin... if he... bothers you again, you can tell me. My name is Liu Shiyao, and I'm a second-year literature major." She smiled at them, then turned and ran out of the restaurant again.

As Lin Hongwei watched the incredibly powerful 'angel' figure disappear for the second time, he felt a rush of heat to his nose, and two streams of bright red blood finally flowed out. Lin Hongwei was extremely embarrassed and hurriedly covered his nose with his hands, glancing around hoping no one had seen him, but he saw many people staring at him. However, the surrounding students dared not laugh. After all, these four 'monsters' had sent a group of notorious thugs to the hospital on their first day at school, and had just dared to defy the president of the school's powerful Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) association. In the students' eyes, these four had already been categorized as 'heroes of Liangshan,' or to put it bluntly, 'bandits,' and they all held back their laughter to avoid getting beaten up.

But someone still 'daredevilly' laughed loudly at Lin Hongwei. It was a girl sitting in the corner, legs crossed, wearing a baseball cap and a loose sweatshirt, looking very dashing. Lin Hongwei was furious, but since she was a girl, he couldn't resort to violence, so he could only glare at her fiercely. The girl walked over herself, patted Liu Xiaohai on the shoulder, and said, "Xiaohai, call me 'sister'!"

Liu Xiaohai recognized her immediately upon hearing the laughter; it was Ji Jie, the granddaughter of Ji Huasheng. She and her grandfather often visited the Long family and had even stayed there for a while, always addressing each other as brother and sister. Seeing her at school now, Liu Xiaohai was naturally very happy and exclaimed, "Sister, I didn't see you earlier! What are you doing here eating?"

Ji Jie sat down warmly next to Liu Xiaohai, smiling, and said, "If you can eat here, why can't I?"

Although Ji Jie was the granddaughter of the Vice President and Minister of National Defense, she grew up in the military and had a tomboyish personality, valuing freedom. When she came to study at this school in Shanghai, only a few school leaders and government officials knew her identity; everyone else was unaware. If it weren't for using her name to protect Liu Xiaohai, even the school leaders might not have known her identity. Thinking of this, Ji Jie punched Liu Xiaohai and cursed, "If it weren't for you, I don't know how free I would be!"

Liu Xiaohai, afraid she might accidentally let something slip, quickly apologized, "It's my fault, it's my fault..."

Ji Jie knew she couldn't have a proper chat with her brother whom she hadn't seen in years, so she stood up and said, "I still have homework. I'll talk to you later. Your grandma told me to take you home this weekend."

She then took a handkerchief from her pocket and tossed it to Liu Xiaohai, saying, "Wipe your friend's nosebleed."

Lin Hongwei was most afraid of being told this, and covered his nose angrily, "I have a lot of blood, I like to bleed, it's none of your business..."

Ji Jie made a face at him, laughed, and walked out of the restaurant. Liu Xiaohai shoved the handkerchief back at Lin Hongwei, laughing, "Go ahead and wipe it, look at your smeared face... Be careful not to lose too much blood, we'll have to take you to the hospital."

That weekend, Liu Xiaohai followed Ji Jie's instructions and went into a teahouse next to the school. Ji Jie was already waiting for him inside. Seeing Liu Xiaohai enter, she grabbed his hand and led him through the back door of the teahouse. Stepping out the back door, they entered a secluded little garden. Ji Jie pulled him into a car that had been waiting there. The car was a limited-edition 'Hongqi', with only a little over a hundred produced worldwide. Since the Long family acquired and integrated 80% of China's automobile manufacturing companies, and after more than a decade of development and expansion, Chinese-made cars have spread globally, accounting for 70% of global sales annually. However, 'Hongqi,' the symbol of Chinese automobile brands, has withdrawn from the market, produced only for government use and a few very large enterprises. Liu Xiaohai was now riding in the most top-of-the-line 'Hongqi,' basically reserved for central government leaders; the entire Shanghai government had only been allocated one.

The car slowly drove out of the teahouse's small garden, and dozens of vehicles with military license plates waiting outside immediately sounded their sirens, surrounding the 'Hongqi' as it headed towards Hanhai Villa.

Liu Xiaohai sighed in the car, "It's not that dramatic. I'll just take a taxi home from now on."

Ji Jie laughed, "Don't get the taxi driver into trouble. If he takes you to Hanhai Villa, he'll probably be under surveillance before he even leaves the villa."

She suddenly pinched Liu Xiaohai's hand and scolded, "Now you're the one who's got me surrounded by hundreds of agents."

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed, "Hundreds...hundreds?"

Ji Jie stuck out her cute tongue and said, "I forgot what I can't tell you...good little brother, you're so smart, you guessed all of this yourself, didn't you?"

Seeing her 'poisonous hand' about to pinch him again, Liu Xiaohai dared not say no and quickly nodded. Ji Jie was relieved and kissed Liu Xiaohai on the cheek, saying, "Good boy, hehe."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Actually, I guessed Grandma would definitely send people to the school, but I didn't expect there to be hundreds."

Ji Jie said, "These hundreds are in the school. There are many more around the school. I don't know how many there are. You're a national treasure!" Liu Xiaohai

didn't know what to say and could only give his 'savage' sister a wry smile, looking pitiful.

Chapter 10 Returning

Home Instructor Ouyang from Hanhai Manor arrived at the door of Long Hanhai's study. The door was open, and Long Hanhai was standing thoughtfully by the window, seemingly unaware of his arrival. Instructor Ouyang gently knocked a few times and said, "Mr. Long, you wanted to see me?"

Long Hanhai turned around and smiled warmly, "Yes, I wanted to talk to you. Sit down and let's talk."

Instructor Ouyang had followed Long Hanhai for over ten years and knew that Long Hanhai was approachable. He walked to the sofa and sat down beside him. Long Hanhai sat down on the sofa opposite Instructor Ouyang and said, "You know about Xiaohai's fight at school the other day, right? He actually managed to take down seven or eight people in a short time, which surprised me..."

Instructor Ouyang nodded and said, "Xiaohai is very smart. When I taught him that set of grappling techniques, I basically didn't need to demonstrate it a second time; he could grasp the essentials."

Long Hanhai smiled and said, "Several professors who taught Xiaohai his academic subjects before also said that Xiaohai has a strong learning ability. However, academic subjects are different from martial arts and combat sports. Just learning the moves isn't enough; you need constant hard work and long-term real combat experience to achieve anything. You should all be very aware of this." "Understood."

Instructor Ouyang agreed, "That's right, I also find it a bit strange. When I taught Xiaohai, he was only 9 years old, and I only taught him for one day. Since then, I've hardly seen Xiaohai practice."

Long Hanhai pondered for a moment, then laughed heartily, "I was just curious. It's not a bad thing; we should be happy, shouldn't we?"

Instructor Ouyang also smiled, "Yes."

Long Hanhai said, "You can continue to teach him this skill in the future. I hope Xiaohai can become more independent, so I'm entrusting it to you."

Instructor Ouyang quickly stood up and saluted, "Yes, don't worry, I will do my best."

Long Hanhai also stood up, patted Instructor Ouyang on the shoulder, and nodded. Just as Instructor Ouyang was about to take his leave, he suddenly remembered something and said, "Mr. Long, I remember someone who might be able to answer your questions."

Long Hanhai asked excitedly, "Oh...who is it?"

Instructor Ouyang said, "It's Academician Gu Ling of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He's an expert in human potential and mental strength. He once gave a lecture on this topic to our guard unit, pointing out that under normal circumstances, there isn't much difference in ability between people. Environment, learning, and training allow different people to develop different abilities, and undeveloped and unused abilities are what we call potential. The more potential is developed, the stronger a person's ability to learn and use skills becomes."

He blushed slightly and continued, "I only know the basics, but I think Academician Gu might be able to explain Xiaohai's situation clearly."

Long Hanhai nodded and said, "That sounds interesting. I don't believe in geniuses; I think as long as you're willing to work hard, you can succeed. Okay, please arrange a meeting with Academician Gu for me. If he's busy, I can go see him."

Instructor Ouyang replied, "Yes, I'll do it right away,"

and turned to leave the study.

Liu Xuemei knew her grandson was coming home today and had already brought more than a dozen people to wait at the gate. After finishing a phone call, the housekeeper, Long Xinlan, walked over to Liu Xuemei and said, "Madam, the car to pick up the young master will be here soon."

Liu Xuemei nodded excitedly, anxiously looking out the door.

The convoy picking up Liu Xiaohai was driving into a grove of trees, which was part of the outer perimeter of Hanhai Manor, serving to isolate the manor from the outside world. After passing through the grove, the magnificent manor gate came into view. Seeing Liu Xuemei and the others, Liu Xiaohai hurriedly told the driver to stop, got out, and walked quickly towards his grandmother. Liu Xuemei led the group to greet them, warmly embracing her grandson. Ji Jie also got out of the car, walked to Liu Xuemei, and called out "Grandma!" Liu Xuemei, holding Liu Xiaohai's left hand and Ji Jie's right, walked into the manor.

The group entered the hall in a grand procession, where Long Hanhai was already waiting for them. Liu Xiaohai and Ji Jie then hurriedly went to greet their grandfather. Long Hanhai laughed heartily, "Are you two little devils hungry? Why don't you go eat first?"

Liu Xuemei quickly added, "Yes, yes, let's eat first."

It was lunchtime, and Liu Xiaohai and Ji Jie nodded, helping their grandparents into the small dining room. This small dining room was where their family ate; it wasn't large, but the environment was very nice, half of it being open-plan and connected to a small garden. The food was already set on the table, and several servants pulled out chairs for the four of them to sit down before leaving the dining room.

Liu Xuemei affectionately took Ji Jie's hands and pulled her to sit down beside her. She said, "It's been so many years since I've seen you. You've grown into a beautiful young lady. You're more knowledgeable than Xiao Hai, so you'll have to take care of him at school. Sigh... I'm really worried about Xiao Hai living independently for the first time!"

Ji Jie smiled and said, "Grandma, don't worry, I'll take good care of Xiao Hai."

Turning to Liu Xiao Hai, who was sitting next to Long Han Hai, she said, "Did you hear that? You're under my care from now on. This is the authority Grandma gave you, hahaha..."

Liu Xiao Hai didn't dare to object in front of his grandmother and said with a bitter face, "I know."

Liu Xuemei smiled happily and said, "Then I'm much more at ease. Come on, eat some vegetables. These are all your favorite dishes when you were little. I specially asked the kitchen to make them. I don't know if you still like them now."

Ji Jie replied, "Yes, I like them. Thank you, Grandma."

Liu Xiao Hai said with a smile, "Grandma, how can others eat if you keep holding Ji Jie's hand like this?"

Liu Xuemei quickly let go of her hand and helped Ji Jie pick up some food while blaming herself, "Oh dear! I'm getting senile."

After lunch, Liu Xiao Hai took Ji Jie to the beach to swim. Ji Jie usually dresses very casually, always in loose-fitting clothes. She usually wears a very casual style, with a relaxed and comfortable look. She usually dresses very casually, with a relaxed and comfortable style. She usually dresses very casually, with a relaxed and comfortable look ...

Although Liu Xiaohai was completely inexperienced in matters of love and sex, almost a blank slate, he wasn't entirely ignorant. After all, he was a well-developed 17-year-old boy who often harbored desires for romantic love. Now, seeing Ji Jie's vibrant, breathtakingly beautiful young body up close for the first time, even though she wasn't naked, the meager amount of fabric in her swimsuit had no effect on him. He felt dizzy and short of breath.

Ji Jie, cheerful and outgoing, knew her younger brother was naive and inexperienced. Seeing him staring blankly at her body, she deliberately approached him and asked with a smile, "Am I pretty?"

Liu Xiaohai didn't react and nodded blankly. Ji Jie laughed heartily, "Never seen such a beautiful woman before, have you?"

Liu Xiaohai then realized he had been staring at Ji Jie's body, and felt extremely embarrassed. His face flushed red, and he explained, "I...I...didn't...do it on purpose."

Ji Jie, however, deliberately wanted to embarrass him, and asked with a sly smile, "What do you mean, 'didn't do it on purpose'?"

Liu Xiaohai's face turned even redder, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into and hide. He awkwardly said, "N-nothing."

He dared not look at Ji Jie again, afraid she would ask more questions, and quickly ran towards the sea, jumping into the azure water.

Ji Jie was clearly not satisfied with teasing him and didn't want to let him go. She also chased after him towards the sea, calling out as she ran, "Wait for me! You haven't answered me yet. I don't understand what you're saying."

Liu Xiaohai had just surfaced when he heard the call, and quickly flipped over and dived back into the sea, pretending not to hear. Behind him came Ji Jie's triumphant laughter.

Chapter 011 Test

After all, the two had known each other since childhood, and they regarded each other as older sister (younger brother). After a while of teasing, they became harmonious. Liu Xiaohai didn't have any impure thoughts; it was just that seeing the girl's beautiful figure for the first time had a slight impact on his heart. This was also due to his upbringing; other children, let alone high school students, were already dating and flirting in elementary school, which was commonplace. Although Ji Jie was cheerful and outgoing, she was still a girl and was too embarrassed to dwell on the matter. The two played in the sea for a while before returning to the beach to lie down and rest, chatting about other things.

Looking at Liu Xiaohai's bare upper body lying on the beach beside her, Ji Jie sighed, "You live by the sea, how come your skin is better than mine?"

She couldn't help but reach out and pinch Liu Xiaohai's skin again, saying, "You seem more womanly than me. Tell me honestly, what cosmetics do you use?"

Liu Xiaohai thought to himself, 'That's because you don't look like a woman,' but of course he didn't dare say it aloud, saying, "I rarely swim at the beach. Grandma usually only lets me swim in the indoor pool in the back."

Ji Jie sighed, "You're really pitiful. My grandpa doesn't really care about me, and my parents aren't in Beijing, so they can't control me. Haha." Liu Xiaohai knew that her parents worked in the Shenyang Military Region and rarely came back to Beijing.

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "Then you can't go around telling my grandma this nonsense. My freedom didn't come easily."

Ji Jie chuckled threateningly, "That depends on whether you listen to me or not. If you don't... hehe! You should know the consequences!"

Liu Xiaohai felt dizzy, the world spinning around him, his head filled with stars. He cried out, "It's like escaping one wolf's den only to fall into another..."

Ji Jie laughed so hard she couldn't catch her breath, and started punching Liu Xiaohai repeatedly, yelling, "Are you looking for death? How dare you call me a tigress..."

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly got up and ran away to avoid being "tiger-clawed"...

Just as the two were joking around, the butler, Long Xinlan, came quickly with a dozen or so attendants, looking very anxious. She called out as she walked, "Young Master, Mr. Long needs to see you..." The attendants

behind her also brought them clothes to change into.

Seeing that the butler and her attendants had brought their clothes, Liu Xiaohai and Ji Jie realized it was indeed urgent, so they stopped joking and followed Long Xinlan and the others to the bathhouse by the beach to change.

The shower room was located on the outskirts of the beach, with a white marble path leading to it, flanked by evergreen lawns and some rare flowers and trees, resembling a small villa. The first floor had a large lounge in the center, with men's changing rooms on the left and women's changing rooms on the right. Upstairs was a lounge, like a small bar, and two small bedrooms, where one could sleep if tired, though these were rarely used.

Two attendants carrying Ji Jie's clothes followed her into the women's changing room on the right to wash and change. About ten others, including the butler Long Xinlan, followed Liu Xiaohai to the men's changing room. Liu Xiaohai blushed and said, "Let me shower and change myself."

Previously, these maids had always bathed him, but with age and physical changes, the maids at Hanhai Villa, who frequently entertained heads of state and business tycoons, all of whom were beautiful, often caused his body to react and change during baths. Especially today, with Ji Jie nearby, if word got out, his classmates would laugh at him.

No one dared to make a decision on their own, and they all looked to Long Xinlan for the final say. Long Xinlan smiled and said, "It seems that the young master has grown up quite a bit after going out to study for a few days. Alright, you can put down the clothes and come out, let the young master wash them himself."

Liu Xiaohai smiled awkwardly and turned to walk into the changing room.

He didn't know why his grandfather had called him so urgently. He quickly washed off the sand and seawater, changed his clothes, and came out. Ji Jie hadn't come out yet, so he didn't wait for her and went to see his grandfather with Long Xinlan first. There was a private airstrip to the right of the main building of the villa, capable of handling small planes and helicopters. Liu Xiaohai noticed that besides his own small plane and two helicopters, there was an additional military helicopter. He thought, 'It seems we have guests. Why is Grandpa in such a hurry to see me instead of entertaining them? Is it related to me?' He entered the hall but didn't see his grandfather or the guests.

Long Xinlan said to the maids accompanying her, 'You can go about your business.'

The maids replied, 'Yes,'

and turned to leave.

Long Xinlan turned to Liu Xiaohai and said, 'Young Master, please come with me.'

She then led Liu Xiaohai towards the side door. After passing several houses and a small garden, they arrived at another house. Long Xinlan said, "Young Master, please go in. Old Master Long is waiting for you inside."

Liu Xiaohai nodded, knowing that this house was practically his grandfather's private space, rarely used by others. It was where his grandfather rested when he was tired and didn't want to be disturbed, and where he also handled some confidential matters. Although Long Xinlan was the housekeeper, she wouldn't dare go in without her grandfather's permission. Her grandfather, however, didn't seem to restrict her, so she went straight in.

Once inside, Liu Xiaohai found Long Hanhai sitting in the living room, along with his martial arts instructor, Instructor Ouyang, and two elderly men with snow-white hair and thick glasses, looking very learned. They were chatting with Long Hanhai. There was also a large cabinet in the living room, with a metal casing and many wires and buttons on it; it was unclear what kind of machine it was.

Long Hanhai beckoned Liu Xiaohai to his side and introduced him, "These two are Academician Gu and Academician Zhang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. They will be conducting some tests on you in a moment."

Liu Xiaohai politely bowed to the two academicians, saying, "Hello, Grandpa Gu, hello, Grandpa Zhang."

The two academicians nodded at Liu Xiaohai, scrutinizing him closely as if he were an experimental subject, making Liu Xiaohai feel extremely uncomfortable. He thought to himself, 'I wonder what kind of tests Grandpa is going to conduct on me. He even invited academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Could it be another teacher he's invited for me? But I didn't need to conduct tests when inviting teachers before. Is this a rule of the Chinese Academy of Sciences when accepting students? No, that doesn't make sense either. Two of my previous teachers who taught me physics and chemistry were also from the Chinese Academy of Sciences... Right, these two are academicians, which is higher than a doctorate...' While he was lost in thought, Long Hanhai said, "Eat something first. The tests will take a long time."

He then continued chatting with the two academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Liu Xiaohai had just finished swimming and was indeed a bit hungry. Since his grandfather wanted to find him a tutor, he couldn't refuse, so he went to have some snacks.

Academician Gu, invited by Instructor Ouyang, was researching human potential and psychomechanics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. After hearing Ouyang's introduction of Liu Xiaohai, he couldn't wait to come and see him. Academician Zhang, a researcher in human genetics and a good friend of Academician Gu, whose research often overlapped, was also very interested in Liu Xiaohai and requested to come along.

Of course, Hanhai Villa wasn't a place anyone could just come to, but Long Hanhai naturally wouldn't object to Academician Zhang's request. He called Ji Huasheng of the Ministry of National Defense, asking Beijing to send a special plane to bring the two academicians over. So, the two academicians, whom he had contacted that morning, arrived at Hanhai Villa that afternoon.

Chapter 012 Pain

Liu Xiaohai was tormented by the two academicians for over a day and a night. First, he was given some intelligence tests, then locked in a large metal cabinet, his body covered in wires, and he had a hood over his head. What Liu Xiaohai couldn't bear the most was that there was a treadmill inside the cabinet; he had to run for an hour and rest for an hour, until he was finally released the following evening. After being released, he didn't even eat, went back to his room, and collapsed into sleep.

However, Long Hanhai was even worse off, being scolded by Liu Xuemei for two whole days, almost to the point of wanting to fight her. It's no wonder Liu Xuemei was angry; after all, Liu Xiaohai rarely came home, but he was locked in the machine by Long Hanhai, and she couldn't even see him. When Liu Xiaohai finally came out, his exhausted appearance broke Liu Xuemei's heart.

Liu Xiaohai's two-day holiday passed just like that. On Monday morning, before dawn, Ji Jie rushed into his bedroom and dragged him out. He was so exhausted yesterday that his whole body felt numb, so he didn't feel much pain, but when he got up, every muscle in his body ached terribly. He could barely hold chopsticks while eating breakfast, let alone pick anything up. In the end, two maids had to feed him, one on each side. Ji Jie laughed heartily as she watched, but Liu Xiaohai was so hungry that he didn't care and finished his breakfast with a flushed face.

By the time he finished breakfast, it was already bright outside. The car to take them to school was already parked at the gate. Liu Xiaohai got into the car with everyone's help. If Liu Xiaohai hadn't insisted on going to school, Liu Xuemei really wanted her grandson to rest at home for a few more days. Liu Xiaohai's miserable state pained Liu Xuemei deeply. After watching the car drive away from the villa, she turned around and went to confront Long Hanhai again.

On the way to school, Ji Jie finally had a change of heart, perhaps remembering her promise to Liu Xuemei to take care of Liu Xiaohai, and offered to massage him to ease his pain. Liu Xiaohai was very grateful, but Ji Jie clearly didn't know how to massage; she used the same pinching and twisting techniques they used during their playful fights, but with even more force. Under this "tiger claw" "massage," Liu Xiaohai screamed all the way to school, getting out of the car with his injuries compounded, tears welling in his eyes…

The car was still parked in the small garden behind the teahouse that had picked them up last time. The side gate of the school was just outside the teahouse, not far from the student dormitories, so the two went back to their respective apartments. Liu Xiaohai returned to his room; Gao Han and the other two were still fast asleep, so he didn't wake them. He climbed into bed to rest, feeling that if he didn't lie down soon, his whole body would fall apart.

After watching her grandson leave, Liu Xuemei stormed off to the study, her purpose, of course, to vent her anger on Long Hanhai. Just as she reached the study door, she saw Long Hanhai hunched over, trying to slip away. Liu Xuemei grabbed his clothes and yelled, "You old fool, where do you think you're going? Don't think I can't find you just because you didn't come back to the bedroom one night..."

Long Hanhai knew his wife wouldn't let him off the hook, so he hadn't gone back to the bedroom all night, using the excuse of having business to attend to, and had simply slept in the study. Now that his wife had come knocking, he knew he couldn't escape, and explained, "Xiaohai is also my grandson, I'm only doing this for his own good."

Liu Xuemei retorted angrily, "What good? Look at the state Xiaohai's been in..."

Thinking of Liu Xiaohai's miserable state, her eyes reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Long Hanhai advised, "This is the testing method! These are academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences; there are only a handful of them in all of China. Seeing their testing method makes me feel sorry for Xiaohai, but they must have their reasons. I'm doing this for Xiaohai's future!"

Liu Xuemei knew her husband was doing it for their grandson's sake, but women and men think differently, especially when it comes to offspring. Seeing her grandson suffer was incredibly painful; she wished she could suffer in his place.

Long Hanhai understood this, so he only offered a few words of explanation to his wife's scolding, mainly offering comfort. Once Liu Xuemei had finished scolding and her anger had subsided, he asked the servants to help her back to her room to rest. He knew his wife hadn't slept a wink for the past two days. After Liu Xuemei left, Long Hanhai went to the back building to find the two academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Now, what he most wanted to know was the results of their testing of his grandson.

The two senior academicians hadn't rested much these past two days. Looking at their bloodshot eyes, Long Hanhai felt deeply apologetic and bowed to them, saying, "You two have worked so hard these past two days; I am very grateful."

Although the two academicians held special positions and enjoyed considerable prestige in the global academic community, they dared not accept such a grand gesture from Long Hanhai and quickly rose to return the bow. Academician Gu said, "Mr. Long, you are too kind. We greatly admire your contributions to the country and the world, and it is our honor to work for you. Actually, in truth, we are the ones who have benefited most; Young Master Long's situation has been of great help to our research."

Long Hanhai exclaimed excitedly, "Oh! Then let's not stand on ceremony... Sit... Sit down and let's talk."

After everyone sat down, he continued, "Judging from what the two academicians said, Xiaohai is really different from ordinary people?"

Academician Gu said, "In a sense, you could say that."

Academician Zhang next to him nodded in agreement, but Academician Zhang was obviously not very talkative, and Academician Gu usually spoke first.

Seeing that Long Hanhai was listening intently, Academician Gu continued, "Actually, everyone's available power is about the same. The difference is how much you can use. Generally, we call the power we can already use 'ability,' and what hasn't been developed and used by humans 'potential.' Everyone possesses infinite power and wisdom, but the amount we actually use is pitifully small. Human learning, training, and other activities are all ways of developing potential."

Long Hanhai nodded and asked, "Then how much ability can an ordinary person develop?"

Academician Gu smiled and said, "I can't give an accurate answer to that. Potential is divided into many kinds, including physical, intellectual, and even resistance." "The most mysterious thing about humans is their mental strength. Physical strength comes from training, intelligence from learning, and resistance refers to the human body's ability to protect itself from harmful substances in the external world. Everyone's aptitude and effort are different, so their abilities also differ."

Academician Zhang, who studies genetics, interjected, "Human heredity also influences aptitude. For example, if the previous generation mastered a certain ability through training, it may affect the next generation or even several generations later. The children of musicians have a much higher aptitude for music than the average person. The continuous improvement of human abilities from ancient humans to modern humans is also based on this principle."

Long Hanhai nodded in agreement. However, he was unsure how much this had to do with his grandson, but he wasn't in a hurry to ask, knowing that the two academicians would explain it to him.

Chapter 013 Mental Strength

Academician Zhang said, “Human heredity also influences aptitude. For example, if the previous generation masters a certain ability through training, it may affect the next generation or even several generations later. The children of musicians have a much higher aptitude for music than the average person. The continuous improvement of human abilities from ancient to modern humans is based on this principle.”

Academician Gu sighed, “Of course, with the advancement of science and technology, the tools that help humans work and live are becoming increasingly advanced, and many human abilities are also degenerating.”

Long Hanhai felt these views made a lot of sense, as if he could understand them, yet also as if he couldn’t understand them at all. He could only nod frequently, hoping to get to the point as soon as possible, that is, hoping the two academicians would clarify the relationship between these principles and his grandson, Liu Xiaohai.

But then Academician Gu said, “However, in these aspects, young master Long is no different from ordinary people…”

After talking for so long, it turned out to have nothing to do with Liu Xiaohai. Long Hanhai almost choked on his tea.

Fortunately, Academician Gu continued, "What sets Young Master Long apart from others is his mental strength, which is at least a hundred times stronger than that of ordinary people. Mental strength is actually a power inherent in human beings, but humans cannot truly utilize it yet. However, its effects are often manifested in reality. For example, someone overcomes illness through perseverance; this is the effect of mental strength. Mental strength can be said to be a kind of human instinct, but under normal circumstances, no one can use this powerful force. It is often only unleashed in critical moments."

Long Hanhai asked doubtfully, "What you said makes a lot of sense, but I don't know why Xiaohai is so much stronger than others in this aspect? He has been protected since childhood and can be said to have never encountered any dangerous situations."

Academician Gu hesitated for a moment and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Long, I have to mention the accident that happened to your family 16 years ago."

16 years ago, Long Hanhai was already the world's number one person. His influence could be said to be the uncrowned king of this planet, so that plane crash was news that shocked the whole world, and almost everyone knew about it.

Long Hanhai felt a pang of sadness as he recalled the tragedy that befell his son's family in the plane crash 16 years ago, but he still said, "It's alright, so many years have passed. You mean that plane crash triggered Xiaohai's spiritual power? That's unlikely, Xiaohai was just born then, he didn't understand anything!"

Academician Gu nodded and said, "Yes, based on my research over the years, I've found that when adults encounter danger, they try to solve the problem according to common sense and their own knowledge. If they can't find a solution, they become desperate, which is very detrimental to stimulating spiritual power. Children, especially infants who don't understand anything, don't think so much when they encounter danger. In dangerous situations, they have an instinctive will to survive, which stimulates their spiritual power to protect themselves."

Long Hanhai recalled the frequent reports of children falling from tall buildings and surviving unharmed, while adults usually die. He found this very reasonable and nodded to signal Academician Gu to continue.

Academician Gu took a sip of tea and continued, "If we describe spiritual power as a kind of energy, then everyone possesses this energy, but very few people can activate and use it. To my knowledge, there are only seven people in the world, and to be honest, I am one of them. That's why I started researching spiritual power."

Long Hanhai nodded, thinking to himself, 'If you yourself don't even know you have this spiritual power, why would you research it...' Academician Gu continued, "In my research, I discovered that many people can activate spiritual power in times of crisis, but almost no one can retain this power afterward. However, the spiritual power in Young Master Long's body, activated 16 years ago, has been retained. This is what I sensed in Young Master Long using my own spiritual power. I also sensed two other powerful spiritual energies within him." "Divine power protects him and merges with his own spiritual power. This is perhaps why Young Master Long's spiritual power doesn't disappear after it's been activated."

Long Hanhai asked doubtfully, "There are two other spiritual powers?"

Academician Gu said, "Yes, I also find it strange. It's impossible for a person to have three spiritual powers. I can clearly sense these two powers, and they have a very strong protective instinct towards Young Master Long, full of love... There's only one possibility to explain this phenomenon."

Long Hanhai asked, "What possibility?"

Academician Gu sighed, "I judged it from the fact that these two powers are full of love for Young Master Long. Back on the plane... only two people would disregard their own lives and wholeheartedly protect him."

Although Long Hanhai was strong, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion, and tears welled up in his eyes. Yes, it must be his son and daughter-in-law.

Academician Gu said, "Everyone thought it was a miracle that Young Master Long survived. That's because they didn't understand spiritual power. Love! It is a kind of spiritual power, the greatest spiritual power!"

Long Hanhai wiped away his tears and asked, "Does that mean my son and his wife's souls have been living in Xiaohai's body all this time?"

Academician Gu shook his head and said, "No, the soul is a divine thing; it doesn't exist in itself. You can think of spiritual power as a kind of energy, an energy without consciousness. To be honest, I can't explain it clearly in words, because that's all I know."

Long Hanhai asked, "Then how do these three energies help Xiaohai? Will they harm him?"

This was what he cared about most.

Academician Gu smiled and said, "There will be no harm. These three energies have already merged together; it should be said that they are one energy, not three. After our various tests, we found that Young Master Long's physique and brain have been thoroughly strengthened and transformed by this spiritual power. Currently, he only lacks exercise. External viruses and ordinary attacks will no longer pose a threat to him because, unlike others who need to encounter danger to activate their spiritual power, it is activated innately and stored within him. Once he encounters danger, it will naturally come into play. However, he does not yet use his consciousness to utilize this powerful force within him, and he is even unaware of its existence."

Long Hanhai originally thought his grandson was exceptionally intelligent and quick to learn everything, but he never imagined that his grandson was actually an "immune to all poisons" monster. If Gu Ling hadn't been an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he would have taken his words as a joke. Excitedly, he asked, "What will happen to Xiaohai if he can use this ability?"

Academician Gu thought for a moment, nodded, then shook his head, and finally sighed under Long Hanhai's anxious gaze, "I don't know..."

Long Hanhai was a little disappointed to hear this, but then Academician Gu continued, "Perhaps he can do everything you can think of."

Long Hanhai became excited again and exclaimed, "Then...then wouldn't he...become a superman?!"

Academician Gu laughed and said, "That's a fair description, but how to use this power is still a problem. He has to experience it himself. I've given him some hints these past two days, and I think he'll gradually become familiar with this power, but he's still a long way from fully mastering it."

Long Hanhai nodded in agreement, then suddenly remembered something he needed to discuss with the two academicians. Just as he was about to speak, the two academicians spoke first, "Mr. Long, don't worry, we'll keep this a secret."

Long Hanhai smiled broadly. The two were indeed impressive, worthy of being academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Chapter 014 The Power of Love

Liu Xiaohai's whole body ached, and although he lay in bed, he couldn't fall asleep. He couldn't help but recall what Academician Gu had told him: "You possess a power that others don't have—spiritual power. This is the most powerful and mysterious power that humans can possess, but you don't know how to use it yet… Once you can use this power, you will be able to do things that others cannot imagine. This depends on how much control you can maintain over your spiritual power. I can't tell you the specifics now, and no one can teach you. You have to experience it yourself." He had

also taught him some methods on how to use his mind to sense spiritual power.

Actually, Liu Xiaohai wasn't interested in what this spiritual power could bring him. Even if he became a superman, so what? He had never had to do anything himself since childhood. What was the use of learning quickly? After finishing one subject, his grandfather would immediately find another teacher to teach another subject; it would never end. He didn't really want to learn; he only studied reluctantly to avoid upsetting his grandparents. He didn't have to do anything at home every day, and wasn't allowed to do anything. What was the use of learning so much knowledge? Now, even at school, I feel sleepy as soon as class starts because I learned the lessons the teachers taught years ago.

Suddenly, I remembered that Academician Gu said mental power could do anything. I wondered if it could relieve the muscle soreness. So, following Academician Gu's method, I first relaxed my whole body and used my mind to find that mysterious mental power… Unconsciously

, my whole body felt cool, and everything around me disappeared. It was as if I wasn't lying in bed, but floating in the air. My breathing stopped because even the air seemed to disappear… Liu Xiaohai closed his eyes, his mind blank. He couldn't feel the soreness in his body, not even his heartbeat. Everything was still, as if his body wasn't his own, yet as if the whole world belonged to him. In this strange yet familiar space, it felt like it was filled with love, like the love of his parents, and he loved it all… He didn't know how much time had passed… Maybe an hour, maybe a year or longer, maybe forever… Suddenly, his hand moved, and he grabbed something… How could he reach out and grab something? And he actually grabbed something! Opening his eyes, he saw a book called "The Sentimental Girl." What was going on? He never read these kinds of novels; why was he holding it?

He heard Lin Hongwei yell, "Damn! I thought you were asleep, but you were just pretending! How could you catch the book I threw with your eyes closed? Impressive! How have you been these past few days?"

Liu Xiaohai didn't know how to explain, so he got up and returned the book to Lin Hongwei, who was still lying on the bed, and laughed, "Don't even mention it, I've been through a lot these past two days, I'm exhausted."

Lin Hongwei looked at Liu Xiaohai and said, "Who are you trying to fool! You look radiant and full of energy, you don't look like you've been suffering at home. You can't even lie properly, go look in the mirror."

Liu Xiaohai was stunned. The soreness in his body was gone, and he felt cool and comfortable all over, feeling very good. He picked up the mirror on Lin Hongwei's table and looked at himself. The previous fatigue on his face was gone, and his eyes were special, as if they were full of love, love for everything... It was very charming, and he was mesmerized.

Lin Hongwei got up, grabbed a towel, and snatched the mirror, saying, "Stop being so narcissistic. You've been skipping for two days, so you're doing all the housework today. Don't think you can get away with pretending to be tired..."

He then went into the bathroom to wash up.

Gao Han and Wang Qiang also woke up and greeted Liu Xiaohai. Liu Xiaohai asked, "Why are you guys so late getting up? Aren't you going to class?"

Gao Han glared at him and said, "It's only 7:30. If you two hadn't woken me up, I would have wanted to sleep

a little longer." Liu Xiaohai looked at his watch; it was 7:30. He wondered how this could be. He had gotten back to school at 7:20, and it felt like he had slept for ages... Had time stood still? Had he slept until the next day? He asked blankly, "What day is it today?"

Gao Han picked up a towel and also went to the bathroom, shaking his head as he went, saying, "Are you crazy? You're such a bookworm!"

Liu Xiaohai lay back down on his bed, thinking that he couldn't have slept all day. If he had really been unconscious all day, his brothers would have carried him to the hospital by now. Could he really possess some kind of spiritual power? Was it spiritual power at work? How could he have caught the book Lin Hongwei threw to him with his eyes closed? He didn't even know how he reached out… This spiritual power seems really strange, but it's not a bad thing. At least his body no longer aches, and he even feels quite comfortable…

Before, Liu Xiaohai's greatest concern and love was for his grandparents, and he didn't care much about anything else around him. Now, however, he is filled with love for everything around him—school, classmates, teachers… everyone, even the flowers, plants, bed, pillow, and clothes around him… He wants to care for and cherish all of these things. He doesn't know that it's because he carries the love his parents gave him in that moment of crisis, as well as the love between his father and mother. Although the spiritual power itself is unconscious, it retains the imprint of love! The power of love is great, and it will help Liu Xiaohai a lot in the future, but it also brings him a lot of trouble… the trouble of relationships! There is nothing more troublesome in the world than this.

The four entered the classroom and saw the students pointing at the blackboard and discussing something. Turning around, they saw the following: "Every year at the beginning of the school year, our school holds a gala. Each class needs to perform several programs. Students

are encouraged to sign up and present their best performances. The content of the program is not limited. Please contact your class's arts and culture representative. Gala time: This Friday evening at 7 PM. Location: School gymnasium." The girls in the class all had a crush on Liu Xiaohai, who was good at studying and handsome. However, having only recently started school, they had no reason to get close to him. Now, they surrounded Liu Xiaohai, asking, "Liu Xiaohai, what program are you going to perform?"

"Liu Xiaohai, I've prepared a duet song, but I haven't found a male singer yet. Can you help me?"

"Liu Xiaohai, do you need any backup dancers? A few of us are pretty good dancers..."

"Little Hai, let's perform together..."

Liu Xiaohai didn't know who to answer first, and hurriedly hid behind Lin Hongwei. Gao Han and Wang Qiang, seeing the situation was getting out of hand, had already run off to watch the commotion. Only Lin Hongwei, being quite loyal, stood in front of Liu Xiaohai, blocking the crowd and shouting, "What are you bunch of lonely housewives trying to do? Xiaohai is still a child, don't scare him. It's just about finding a handsome guy to perform with, right? Come on, come to me! I'm going all out, let you all get your share... Don't push me... My clothes... Oh my god... My newly bought clothes... Help!"

Amidst the girls' laughter and scolding, Lin Hongwei was 'thrown' out. The whole class burst into laughter. The boys didn't feel jealous, after all, Liu Xiaohai was 2 or 3 years younger than everyone, and shy and cute, so everyone basically treated him as the little brother in the class.

Liu Xiaohai was cornered, with nowhere to retreat, and could only blush and say, "I... I don't know how to perform."

Chapter 015 Must Perform

Forced into a corner by the girls, Liu Xiaohai said helplessly, "I...I don't know how to perform."

The girls clearly weren't going to let him off with a simple "I don't know how." Several offered to teach him to sing. Cao Hui, the class beauty and arts committee member, squeezed in front of Liu Xiaohai and said, "You have to perform! You're the top student this year. The academic affairs office specifically requested you to perform on stage so everyone can get to know you. It doesn't matter what you perform—recitation, playing the piano, singing—it's all fine." Her

tone was completely commanding.

Liu Xiaohai felt dizzy. Although he wasn't as blushing as when he first came to school, performing in front of the entire school was still incredibly nerve-wracking. Now that the school had specifically requested him to perform, it seemed he couldn't refuse. He could only mutter, "Then I'll play the piano..."

He figured he'd definitely stutter when reciting and sing off-key, but he'd practiced the piano since he was little, so that shouldn't be a problem. Most importantly, he'd written a few piano pieces; even if he made a mistake under pressure, no one would notice.

Although the girls hadn't achieved their goal of performing with Liu Xiaohai, they were all somewhat surprised to hear him play the piano. From what they knew, Liu Xiaohai had lost his parents at a young age and lived with his grandparents in the suburbs of Shanghai; his family must be poor. Piano was something mostly learned by rich kids, and they were surprised he could play it too. For a moment, they forgot to object, gazing at the 17-year-old boy with expectant yet slightly strange eyes.

Cao Hui, having completed the school's instruction to have Liu Xiaohai perform, nodded happily and said, "Okay, tell me what piece you'll perform, I'll submit it later."

Liu Xiaohai thought for a moment and said, "Parents in My Dreams." This was the piece he was most familiar with among his own compositions. Whenever he thought of his parents, he would hide in the practice room and play this piece. His piano teacher also spoke highly of it, and when he played it, he would become so absorbed that he forgot everything around him.

Cao Hui's parents were both musicians, and her mother was a national first-class pianist, yet they had never heard of this piece before. She asked in confusion, "What piece is this? I've never heard it before?"

Liu Xiaohai said shyly, "I wrote it myself."

Amidst gasps of surprise, Cao Hui asked blankly, "Was it written for your deceased parents?"

Liu Xiaohai couldn't help but think of his parents. He had just been born, his eyes still closed, and had never even seen their faces. A wave of sadness washed over him. Suddenly, two kinds of love surged forth, as if his parents were soothing his wounded longing. Everything around him disappeared, the same feeling he had in bed that morning, but even stronger. His longing for his parents and their love for him intertwined, slowly merging, inseparable…

The classmates seemed to be infected by the love emanating from Liu Xiaohai, especially Cao Hui standing before him, deeply drawn to his melancholy eyes. The sadness and longing in those eyes were so real, like an angel performing a great poem, shaking everything around them… everything!

Gradually, Liu Xiaohai returned to reality, and the power that had influenced those around him quietly dissipated. But Liu Xiaohai truly felt the presence of that great, loving power within him. Although he didn't know how to use it, it gave him immense confidence; he was no longer the shy boy he once was.

Seeing the tears on Cao Hui's face, Liu Xiaohai knew they were for him and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, I made you sad too."

Cao Hui had recovered and, hearing Liu Xiaohai's words, hurriedly said, "No...it's my fault, I shouldn't have asked you that...it's me..."

Liu Xiaohai didn't want her to continue blaming herself, so he changed the subject, saying, "It's okay, the teacher is coming soon, let's get ready for class."

Professor Li, who was giving the lecture today, was known in the education field for his humorous and engaging teaching style. In the past, he could draw students into his topic in just one minute, making them unconsciously finish the class amidst laughter. Today's class was his most disastrous yet. He talked himself hoarse but couldn't get a single smile from the students; a few girls even had tears in their eyes, almost making Professor Li want to vomit blood. He tried everything to get the students back to their senses and listen to him, but by then it was time to leave…

Liu Xiaohai skipped the afternoon classes, returning to his dorm alone to quietly reflect on the changes that had occurred to him that morning. He could now easily use his mind to enter that seemingly time-stopping space and experience everything within, but he still felt somewhat lost, unsure how to utilize its power. However, in the classroom that morning, he discovered that this power could influence those nearby, altering their emotions, especially Cao Hui standing in front of him. He could clearly feel that he had her under his control with his gaze; she was completely lost in his eyes, losing herself. He couldn't help but worry, wondering if this would have any adverse effects on her mental and physical health.

A mosquito landed on Liu Xiaohai's hand and began to suck his blood. In the past, Liu Xiaohai would have swatted it dead, but now he didn't want to harm it. He gently blew it away, feeling a little strange about it, but it was a natural thing to do. Watching the mosquito fly by, he suddenly wondered if he could connect with it using his mental power. His eyes immediately filled with care and pity. A strange phenomenon occurred: the mosquito flew over and landed on Liu Xiaohai's hand again. It didn't suck his blood, but simply stayed there quietly, responding with a kind of intimate feeling, as if communicating with him mentally. Liu Xiaohai withdrew his mental focus. The mosquito circled him a few times and then flew away. Liu Xiaohai then used his mental power to look at the orchid on the windowsill. The orchid seemed to nod slightly…

Liu Xiaohai seemed to have an epiphany; this was the power that nature had given him. Although he couldn't communicate with these things with words, he could clearly sense them—it was a pure mental communication, what a great power! He knew that the spiritual power Academician Gu spoke of wasn't just these things; it could also grant him other powers that others didn't possess, powers he couldn't yet utilize, but that didn't matter. Liu Xiaohai had never thought about how to become powerful. His grandparents' only expectation of him was that he would inherit the Long family business in the future, which was already something that ordinary people couldn't do well. Therefore, he had never set any life goals for himself, feeling that life was so bland and tasteless. But now, he felt that everything was so beautiful, and life was so colorful...

Lin Hongwei and the other two returned to the dormitory and, seeing Liu Xiaohai smiling, asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? You didn't go to class this afternoon."

Liu Xiaohai said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to read a book by myself for a while."

Seeing that Liu Xiaohai's spirits were better than before and he didn't seem sick, the three were relieved, put down their books, and took him to the cafeteria for lunch.

Liu Xiaohai was in a good mood and said, "I'll treat you guys to dinner today. Let's go to that affordable little restaurant; the food there is pretty good."

But the three of them looked at each other and said, "It seems they changed chefs. We went there yesterday, and it was awful. Let's go somewhere else..."

Liu Xiaohai paused, then immediately understood. He had gone home for the weekend, and Zhang Yonglin, who was practically his personal chef, had also returned to Hanhai Villa. That small restaurant wasn't in it for the money, so they wouldn't have hired another chef. He figured the three of them had been eating food made by special forces soldiers—no wonder it wasn't good. He laughed and said, "Don't worry, the chef is back today."

Gao Hanqi asked, "How did you know?"

Liu Xiaohai replied casually, "I went for a walk around at noon. Don't worry, when have I ever lied to you?"

The three of them shouted happily. Chef Zhang Yonglin's food was indeed unforgettable. They followed Liu Xiaohai out of the dormitory, beaming with joy.

Chapter 016: The Angel is Crying.

Today was Friday, the day of the school's evening party. Liu Xiaohai was filled with anxiety, wondering what to do on stage that night. Although mental strength brought him confidence and he was no longer as nervous as before, his shy personality, which had been raised by his grandmother like a little girl since childhood, could never be changed.

The school's arts department had asked Liu Xiaohai to rehearse for a performance, but he wanted more time to explore and experience his spiritual power, so he declined, using the excuse of needing to review his studies. The arts department didn't think much of it; it was just an internal school event, participation was the key, and the top scorers in the college entrance exam were mostly bookworms, so their performances weren't very interesting—just going through the motions.

The more Liu Xiaohai tried to grasp his spiritual power, the less he could feel it. When he wasn't thinking about anything, he could strongly sense this power. Each time he sensed it, his control over it improved slightly. It seemed he couldn't rush it, and it didn't need to be practiced like martial arts; he could just let it happen naturally. Once he understood this, he felt much more relaxed.

Around 5 p.m. after class, Liu Xiaohai was "escorted" to the gymnasium by Cao Hui. This was a task given to Cao Hui by the arts department, who claimed that several top scorers in the college entrance exam had feigned illness or disappeared before the event. This year, to prevent such an incident from happening again, they had "escorted" Liu Xiaohai to the venue beforehand to avoid him disappearing. With the school doctor present, feigning illness was impossible.

The venue for the gala, the 'Fujin Gymnasium,' is a large stadium with a capacity of 80,000. Besides being used by the school, it's also open to the public and frequently hosts large-scale competitions and concerts. Therefore, the staff there were extremely professional in setting up the venue; the stage and props were designed to rival even the best concerts.

The stage and set were already complete, with several staff members making adjustments. Around the stage, many people were busy, mostly students who would be performing that evening, predominantly female, and predominantly beautiful. Luckily, Liu Xiaohai had a strong resistance to such things; if it were Lin Hongwei, he probably would have had a nosebleed. Cao Hui dragged Liu Xiaohai to a stunningly beautiful upperclassman and said, "Reporting to the Minister, mission accomplished! This is our class's top student, this year's top scorer, Liu Xiaohai."

Turning to Liu Xiaohai, she softly introduced him, "This is our school's Arts Minister, responsible for arranging the evening's programs. You're now under her supervision."

The Arts Minister smiled and said, "We're all students, just call me by my name."

She extended her hand to Liu Xiaohai and said, "Hello, my name is Sun Meng. I've heard so much about you, it's a pleasure to meet you today."

Her voice was incredibly sweet.

Once there, Liu Xiaohai felt relaxed and politely shook hands with Sun Meng, saying, "Hello!"

He had received training in social etiquette since childhood, and every detail he handled was elegant and natural.

Sun Meng was stunned. Usually, whether it was a successful person or a middle school student, they would lose their composure in the face of her good looks, either babbling incoherently or unable to speak. This seemingly shy boy was behaving so naturally. The moment she shook hands with him, it felt as if a sensation she had never experienced before surged through her hand. It wasn't the feeling of shaking hands; it was like embracing nature.

"Sister Meng, time to eat..."

Just then, a girl ran over with several boxed lunches, interrupting Sun Meng's thoughts.

Sun Meng took the lunches and gave one each to Cao Hui and Liu Xiaohai, saying, "Let's eat first. I still need to explain some details to you. Time is tight, so let's talk while we eat."

Although the school required each class to submit several performances, they had to go through an evaluation process to determine whether they would be included. This was also due to time constraints. Fujin University had more than 40,000 teachers and students in total. If every performance were to be included in the gala, it would take more than two days to complete them all. Liu Xiaohai's class submitted three performances, two of which were accepted. Liu Xiaohai's piano piece, which wasn't part of the judging, was scheduled for the last performance, not as a grand finale, but because the principal was giving scholarships to the top student before the end of the evening, offering some encouraging words, and then announcing the end of the event. The other performance was Cao Hui's solo; standing out from thousands of performances showed her considerable talent.

The performance preceding Liu Xiaohai's was the grand finale, featuring the world-renowned superstar Zhou Zixuan. As a graduate of Fudan University, she was giving back to her alma mater. Cao Hui, clearly a fan, screamed excitedly upon hearing the news.

Shortly after finishing their meal, people began to enter. Students and teachers were mostly seated in the stadium stands, with VIP seats directly in front of the stage for school leaders and invited guests. It was rumored that many were high-ranking government officials, wealthy individuals, and representatives from other major schools and key middle schools. The students and teachers performing sat on either side of the stage for easier access. Students from other nearby universities also came to watch, almost filling the 80,000-seat stadium.

Liu Xiaohai noticed Liu Shiyao sitting not far from him; it seemed she was also going to perform. Just then, Liu Shiyao looked in his direction, and upon noticing Liu Xiaohai staring at her, her face flushed red, and she quickly lowered her head.

Suddenly, the entire venue erupted in noise. Cao Hui, sitting next to Liu Xiaohai, was screaming loudly, "Zhou Zixuan... Zhou Zixuan..."

And quite a few others were doing the same, including some of the younger teachers. Zhou Zixuan, dressed in a glamorous performance outfit, slowly walked towards the VIP seats under the protection of four bodyguards, waving to everyone as she went. Her makeup was light, yet she radiated a dazzling aura.

Sun Meng, the host for the day, had changed into a black evening gown and looked even more stunning than Zhou Zixuan, though lacking a certain superstar quality, but possessing a different kind of noble elegance. The other male host, Liu Xiaohai, was also someone they recognized—Liu Shida, the one they'd had a bit of a falling out with at the school cafeteria. His wealthy upbringing and handsome appearance were certainly perfect for hosting, and standing next to Sun Meng, they looked like a golden couple.

The music began softly, and the two hosts, one after the other, announced in a clear voice: "Today! It's a festival for Fujin University!" "

Today! We gather together again!"

"..." "

..."

Following international custom, after the opening remarks, they welcomed the distinguished guests from outside the university, and then announced the start of the evening amidst applause.

The first performance was a traditional dance by the school's dance team. This kind of performance is almost always at every gala, but not many people enjoy it, mainly because most don't understand it. However, many people watched intently, arguing with their classmates about who the dancers were the prettiest.

Of course, the school gala featured mostly pop songs, which were also the most popular among the students. These campus singers were indeed excellent, no less so than professional singers. Each performance received a lot of applause and screams, especially when Liu Shiyao, one of the school's beauties, came on stage; before she even started singing, the boys were clapping loudly.

Gao Han, Lin Hongwei, and Wang Qiang had already sat down next to Liu Xiaohai. The three of them were there to cheer him on. Seeing that it was almost Liu Xiaohai's turn, Gao Han said first, "Go Xiaohai! You have to make our dorm proud. Room 709 is counting on you to bring glory to it."

Lin Hongwei punched Gao Han and cursed, "Don't put pressure on Xiaohai! Xiaohai, don't listen to this black guy's nonsense. It doesn't matter if the performance is good or bad. It's not like you wanted to perform on stage; the school forced you. If you mess it up, it's not your fault."

Gao Han said... "What do you mean, 'ruined'? Xiao Hai hasn't even gone on stage yet and you're already saying such unlucky things. It's just playing the piano, how could it be a disaster? I doubt many people can understand it anyway, and even if he plays something wrong, nobody will know..."

Lin Hongwei said, "Do you think everyone is as stupid as you!"

Gao Han retorted angrily, "Do you think you can understand it?"

Lin Hongwei said, "At least I understand it a little better than you..."

Although the two had come to cheer on Liu Xiao Hai, they clearly didn't have high hopes for his performance. Wang Qiang, who didn't like to talk, simply patted Liu Xiao Hai on the shoulder to show his support.

At this moment, Zhou Zixuan, the superstar who excited the students the most, walked onto the stage waving. The whole audience suddenly went wild, drowning out Gao Han and Lin Hongwei's voices. The two of them couldn't even hear each other anymore, so they stopped arguing and sat down to listen to the song.

Zhou Zixuan sang two songs, both familiar to everyone, but the feeling of performing live was completely different from listening to CDs at home, captivating everyone. Only after Zhou Zixuan finished singing and returned to her seat did she snap out of the reverie, and thunderous applause erupted.

Sun Meng walked to the center of the stage and announced, "Next up is Liu Xiaohai, this year's top freshman from Fujin, who will be performing 'Parents in My Dreams' on the piano. Liu Xiaohai lost his parents at a young age, and this piece was composed by him when he missed them."

This was definitely something Cao Hui had told her; she hadn't expected her to say it in front of everyone, but Liu Xiaohai didn't seem to care.

In previous years, the performances by the top freshmen at the annual gala were always incredibly boring, either reciting essays or singing off-key songs. Originally, no one was particularly interested in this final performance of the year, but Sun Meng's introduction sparked their curiosity, and they began to discuss it. They didn't know Liu Xiaohai had been raised by his grandparents; they assumed he was an orphan. Becoming the top scorer in the college entrance exam was already a miracle, but to be able to compose piano pieces was even more astonishing. Even Zhou Zixuan was moved, carefully observing Liu Xiaohai.

Liu Xiaohai walked to the newly brought-up piano, bowed to everyone, and sat down. At this moment, he didn't feel like he was performing at all. Every time he played this piece, the feeling of missing his parents would make him forget everything around him. Today, the feeling was a hundred times stronger than before, because since he had gained a connection with spiritual power, he had become more emotional.

Most of the lights in the venue were turned off, and a beam of light shone down from the top of the stadium, illuminating Liu Xiaohai and the piano. Strangely, Liu Xiaohai sat there motionless for three minutes without playing. Gao Han and the other two were already worried that he had forgotten the piece or had been frightened into a stupor.

Thankfully, Liu Xiaohai finally began to play. He had been stunned for three minutes because when he sat down at the piano, he felt his longing for his parents surge through it, and the piano seemed to come alive, responding to him. When he withdrew his thoughts, the piano returned to its original state. In those three minutes, he suddenly understood that spiritual power was the foundation of life. His spiritual power, channeled into the piano, was like giving it life; it could be said that the piano had become a part of him. He didn't want to think about this strange phenomenon anymore; he just wanted to experience it…

As soon as the piano music began, everyone in the audience was shocked. Everyone's heart was gripped by the music, and all distracting thoughts were swept away.

Was this playing the piano?

No…

it was an angel crying…

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Chapter 017 The Fainting Angel

The poignant melody deeply moved more than 80,000 people. Everyone was lost in the music; it was as if they weren't listening to music, but to a story, to feel an emotion. They could deeply feel Liu Xiaohai's longing for his parents, and his parents' love for him. It's hard to imagine that a 17-year-old boy could have such a rich emotional world and express it so sincerely through music. They didn't know that Liu Xiaohai was playing the piano with his spiritual power, and a beautiful transformation was taking place within him.

Liu Xiaohai had played this piece countless times, but today it felt completely different. When he poured his spiritual power into the piano, it became a part of him, coming to life, releasing his emotions completely through sound, and extending to the entire audience, infecting them. The piano was like a bridge, connecting Liu Xiaohai's spiritual world with that of 80,000 audience members, allowing them to resonate and communicate. As the music reached its climax, 80,000 spiritual worlds, 80,000 emotions, and 80,000 concerns suddenly surged towards Liu Xiaohai. The immense impact was like a key unlocking his spiritual world, revealing a great treasure before him. This treasure was clearly his own, yet it was so mysterious, so unfamiliar. Liu Xiaohai was completely lost in this spiritual world…

"Oh my god!"

"He…he fainted…"

The entire audience erupted in chaos; Liu Xiaohai had actually fainted. Everyone was still moved by Liu Xiaohai's music, some even shedding tears. Seeing him faint, they were all somewhat panicked, as if their closest loved one had collapsed. The principal was also alarmed and quickly sent someone to find the school doctor.

Gao Han, Lin Hongwei, and Wang Qiang had already rushed towards the target. They were like fish in a cage, their bodies trembling and swaying ... Inside, everyone anxiously watched Gao Han and his two companions. Cao Hui, panting, asked, "Where is Liu Xiaohai?"

Lin Hongwei replied, "I don't know, I haven't seen him. He should be at the hospital."

Cao Hui glared at them angrily and cursed, "You three idiots."

Just as Lin Hongwei was about to argue with her, Sun Meng stepped forward and said, "Let's go to Hongkang Hospital."

Everyone agreed, as Hongkang Hospital was the closest major hospital. If Liu Xiaohai had been taken there, he should be there.

However, they couldn't find him at several hospitals and had no choice but to return to the school to inquire.

The dozen or so people who rushed to the stage and carried Liu Xiaohai away were, of course, the special-grade guards sent by the Ministry of National Defense. They had checked Liu Xiaohai as soon as they picked him up and found that all of his physiological characteristics were normal, so they didn't take him to the hospital. Instead, they rushed through a secret passage to a nearby 60-story high-rise five-star hotel. This hotel belonged to the Long Group, and since Liu Xiaohai started studying at Fudan University, it had become the headquarters and residence of more than 1,000 special-grade guards from the Ministry of National Defense, and was almost never open to the public. The guards didn't take Liu Xiaohai to any room, but went directly to the rooftop garden and took him back to Hanhai Villa by helicopter.

When Liu Xiaohai woke up, he was already in his bedroom, lying on his bed. His grandparents were sitting beside him, Academician Gu was also there, along with the two doctors who served the Long family, and another doctor Liu Xiaohai recognized—Dr. Wang Wenkai, the teacher of the two Long family doctors. He was the most senior doctor in Zhongnanhai, and the leaders would send him once a year to examine the Long family.

Everyone was happy to see Liu Xiaohai awake and gathered around him. Dr. Wang Wenkai did some examinations and said, "Everything is normal, even much healthier than the average person. I really can't understand how he could have been unconscious for two days."

Only then did Liu Xiaohai realize that he hadn't woken up for two days. Everyone discussed it, finding it strange, while only Academician Gu smiled and remained silent.

Academician Gu walked over to Long Hanhai and whispered something. Long Hanhai nodded and said to everyone, "You haven't had a proper rest for two days, go and rest first."

They were all getting on in years and were indeed a bit tired. After saying "okay," they all returned to their rooms. Long Hanhai accompanied his wife back to the bedroom. Only Academician Gu didn't leave; instead, he sat down by Liu Xiaohai's bedside.

Liu Xiaohai sat up and said, "Hello, Academician Gu."

Academician Gu smiled and said, "I don't know what happened to you, but I can clearly feel that your spiritual power is different from last time. Have you mastered it?"

Liu Xiaohai thought for a moment and said, "I think so. During my coma, I learned about the mysteries of the spiritual world, but I feel that this spiritual power is as boundless as the universe, indescribable in words. I've only just entered this world. I haven't eaten for two days, and I'm actually a bit hungry." As

he spoke, a plate of snacks magically appeared on the bedside table, and Liu Xiaohai took a piece and ate it.

Academician Gu exclaimed in surprise, "This...this is..."

Liu Xiaohai laughed and said, "I took it from the kitchen."

Academician Gu shook his head with a smile and said, "I still underestimated your mental strength. How did you suddenly have such an epiphany?"

Academician Gu could be considered Liu Xiaohai's mentor in the field of spiritual power. He then recounted in detail what had happened at the party. Although Academician Gu had studied this area for decades, he couldn't explain these phenomena. However, he was very satisfied after listening, as these events would greatly help his future research. He sighed, "I never imagined you could use music as a bridge to connect with the spiritual world of over 80,000 people. Although they don't know what spiritual power is, the combined power is clearly enormous, and the impact on you must have been significant. It's like 80,000 people massaging and stimulating your spiritual world; perhaps that's why you've had an epiphany."

Liu Xiaohai nodded in agreement. The two chatted all night. At dawn, Liu Xuemei and Long Hanhai came in to see their grandson, interrupting their conversation. Liu Xuemei seemed to already know some things and wasn't as anxious as she had been when Liu Xiaohai was ill before.

Although Liu Xiaohai's mental power couldn't sense what his grandmother was thinking, he could sense that she wasn't tense in her mental world, so she probably wouldn't prevent him from going to school. He said, "Grandma, I want to go to school first. My classmates must be very worried about me."

Liu Xuemei was clearly reluctant, but she still agreed, saying, "You need to learn to take care of yourself at school. If Academician Gu hadn't said that your current condition was a normal reaction to the physical enhancement you underwent last week, I wouldn't have let you go to school." She

turned to Academician Gu and asked, "Is Xiaohai's body modification complete? He won't faint again, will he?"

Academician Gu quickly replied, "Yes, yes, there won't be any problems."

It turned out that Long Hanhai and Academician Gu had explained to Liu Xuemei that the Chinese Academy of Sciences had developed a new method for enhancing the bodies of young people, which could make Liu Xiaohai's body stronger. Last week, they had come to perform the modification on Liu Xiaohai.

Liu Xuemei sighed, "Alright then, let's eat breakfast first before going to school."

As soon as Liu Xiaohai entered the school, many students surrounded him. He was now a well-known figure at the school, and his sudden fainting at the party that night had drawn even more attention. Everyone asked him what happened that day, and if he was feeling better now. No one called him by his name; they all called him "Piano Prince." Liu Xiaohai knew they meant well and were concerned about him. He explained that it was an old ailment; he'd been sickly since childhood and easily fainted when excited. Everyone said he was "pitiful," and several girls, thinking his past was "tragic," had tears welling up in their eyes. Finally managing to escape the crowd and return to the classroom, he was surrounded by his classmates again and had to explain again.

Cao Hui asked, "Which hospital did you go to that day? We searched so many hospitals but couldn't find you."

Gao Han said, "Yeah, my legs are about to break."

Liu Xiaohai lied, "I woke up as soon as I left the gymnasium, so I didn't go to the hospital and went home."

His classmates still surrounded him, bombarding him with questions. Luckily, the teacher came in to give a lecture, freeing Liu Xiaohai from the ordeal.

Just after class, Sun Meng came to find him. The boys in the class drooled and whistled at the sight of this stunning beauty. Although Sun Meng was used to it, she seemed a little reserved in front of Liu Xiaohai today, saying, "Let's talk outside, it's too noisy here."

Liu Xiaohai didn't know what Sun Meng wanted to talk to him about, but he couldn't refuse, so he followed her outside. Lin Hongwei shamelessly tried to follow, but Liu Xiaohai pushed him back into the classroom, leaving him to watch the beautiful girl's back from the doorway and curse Liu Xiaohai for being heartless when it came to women.

The two arrived at the school's small garden, the place where they had fought last time. They found a stone bench and sat down. Sun Meng asked first, "Are you feeling better?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Thank you, Minister, I'm fine."

Sun Meng said unhappily, "Didn't I tell you to call me by my name? Do you think I'm not worthy to be your friend?"

As she spoke, her face turned red. Usually, a bunch of men would pester her to be their friend, but she wouldn't even give them a second glance. She never expected that a boy younger than her would say something like this, begging him to be her friend.

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly explained, "No, that's not what I meant..."

Sun Meng pressed, "Then what was it?"

Liu Xiaohai had no choice but to say, "I feel like I'm not worthy to be your friend..."

Sun Meng seemed to have gone all out, simply sitting down next to Liu Xiaohai and leaning close to him, asking, "So we're friends now?"

Liu Xiaohai didn't dare to object, and hurriedly nodded, "Yes, yes, I've wanted to be friends with you for a long time."

Since gaining spiritual power, Liu Xiaohai's personality had changed somewhat, becoming much more open, his inner passion released, and he was no longer as resistant to romantic relationships as before, but rather wanted to experience them. Of course, his shy personality, cultivated since childhood, remained unchanged.

Sun Meng said with satisfaction, "I came to you today because I wanted you to join the school's arts department. Our arts department has a great influence, and we often go out to perform. You play the piano so well, you're sure to become famous. Zhou Zixuan used to be in our arts department."

Liu Xiaohai hesitated, "Let's forget about that, I don't know anything about arts..."

He thought to himself that he changed his surname to Liu precisely to avoid being recognized, and if he really became famous, that would be troublesome.

Sun Meng angrily retorted, "You play the piano so well and you still say you don't understand art? What a load of rubbish... I'm only doing this for your future, is it... you don't want to see me?!"

Liu Xiaohai couldn't reveal the real reason, saying, "I... I'm not feeling well, I faint when I go out to perform."

Sun Meng was stunned, at a loss for words. After all, everyone had witnessed Liu Xiaohai fainting during a performance, so she had to give up. However, she still insisted that he visit the arts department often and interact with the music lovers there, to which Liu Xiaohai reluctantly agreed. ( Chapter 18,

May 25th) Having heard Liu Xiaohai's reason for not joining the arts department, Sun Meng had no choice but to stop pressuring him, but she still insisted that he visit the arts department often and interact with everyone. Liu Xiaohai didn't insist further and agreed. Since his spiritual world had been opened, his philosophy of life had changed. Because the spiritual power he possessed was the power of nature, and filled with love, attraction between opposite sexes was a natural law. Therefore, a beautiful girl like Sun Meng was extremely attractive to Liu Xiaohai, and he was happy to see her often. Sun Meng always felt inexplicably nervous when she was with Liu Xiaohai, especially when she looked into his eyes. Her heart would race and her breathing would become irregular, her face would burn, and she wouldn't know what to say. She didn't want to leave, her face flushed, her eyelashes trembling as she looked at Liu Xiaohai, appearing incredibly alluring. Liu Xiaohai was a little flustered by her gaze. They were almost touching, and the scent of Sun Meng's feminine fragrance made him feel hot all over. He felt he might lose control if he sat like this any longer, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Sun...Sun Meng, is there anything else?" Sun Meng also realized she had been a little out of line and lowered her head to ask, "When are you coming to the Literature Department to see me...us?" Liu Xiaohai quickly replied, "Of course, I'll be there whenever you call." Sun Meng chuckled softly with satisfaction, "Then give me your phone number. Otherwise, how am I supposed to contact you? Do you expect me to come to your class every time?" Liu Xiaohai was stunned. "I don't have a phone..." He had never used a landline and had stayed at home for years, with no friends outside, so he had never considered buying a cell phone. Sun Meng assumed it was because his family was poor, remembering that he had lost his parents at a young age and must have had a difficult life. His perseverance in getting into Fudan University with top marks, and his status as a musical prodigy, was truly moving. The shy boy before her suddenly seemed much taller in her eyes, and she unconsciously grabbed Liu Xiaohai's hand, saying, "You work so hard, you'll definitely succeed in the future, you'll have everything..." Liu Xiaohai knew she had misunderstood, but he couldn't tell her the truth yet, so he acquiesced. He also sensed that this stunningly beautiful woman genuinely cared for and encouraged him, and moved, he returned the gesture, grasping Sun Meng's delicate hand. Just then, someone shouted from not far behind, "Let go!" The two turned around and saw Liu Shida leading three people walking quickly towards them.

Liu Shida, a sophomore, though two years below Sun Meng, had liked her since entering the university and had relentlessly pursued her for a year. Sun Meng always rejected him, citing reasons such as not wanting to date during her studies and saying she didn't like younger men. Undeterred, Liu Shida continued to pester her. Just now, members of the Sanda Association saw Sun Meng and Liu Xiaohai together in the small garden and immediately called Liu Shida over. When Liu Shida arrived, he saw Liu Xiaohai holding Sun Meng's hand and couldn't hold back any longer, angrily rushing over to stop them. Liu Xiaohai, seeing Liu Shida

glaring at him, didn't understand what was going on and naturally let go of her hand. However, Sun Meng grabbed his hand in return, glaring angrily at Liu Shida as well.

Seeing Sun Meng's reaction, Liu Shida was at a loss. He reluctantly said, "Mengmeng..."

Sun Meng blushed and scolded, "Don't...don't call me that so mushy. Who's your Mengmeng?"

Liu Shida could only say, "Senior, what do I lack compared to this guy? He can only play the piano, right? I can too. This guy is poor and in poor health. You won't be happy with him."

Although Liu Xiaohai didn't understand the complexities of relationships, he wasn't stupid. He saw through Liu Shida's intentions. While he didn't have a good impression of him, he had a good impression of his cousin, Liu Shiyao. Not wanting things to become complicated, he explained, "You misunderstood. Sun Meng and I are just ordinary friends."

Suddenly, Sun Meng pinched his hand hard. He looked at her in confusion, only to see Sun Meng looking at him resentfully.

Seeing this, Liu Shida was no longer convinced by Liu Xiaohai's words and became even more furious, saying, "You toad trying to eat swan meat, don't you even look in the mirror and see what you are..."

Sun Meng retorted angrily, "What right do you have to interfere in my affairs? Who are you to me... I can be with whomever I want."

Her words implied that she liked Liu Xiaohai, and she then simply wrapped her arm around his and leaned against him.

Liu Shida was handsome and dashing, and came from a wealthy family. Countless girls at school liked him, but Liu Shida ignored the advances of other girls in pursuit of Sun Meng. Although Sun Meng ignored his advances, he assumed that she genuinely didn't want to date during her studies, and that with his advantages, winning her over was only a matter of time. But now, seeing her wrapped around the arm of Liu Xiaohai, who was two or three years younger than him, all those things she said before—that she didn't want to have a boyfriend during her studies, that she didn't want to be friends with boys younger than her—were all lies.

Liu Shida, always arrogant and self-important, was known throughout the school to be pursuing Sun Meng. Now, he had actually lost to Liu Xiaohai, a newcomer to the school. This was a tremendous humiliation if others knew, especially since many students had already gathered to watch the spectacle. He couldn't hold back any longer, and even Sun Meng joined in the hatred. He gave a signal to his three henchmen, who surrounded Sun Meng and said, "Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being impolite."

Sun Meng hadn't expected Liu Shida to resort to force. If Liu Xiaohai got hurt because of this, it would be like she had harmed him, so she wanted to step forward to protect him. However, Liu Xiaohai reached out and pulled Sun Meng behind him, shielding her instead. His shy demeanor vanished, replaced by a sharp, cold glint in his eyes. Sun Meng was thrilled to see this seemingly frail boy, who would faint even while playing the piano, possess such masculinity. Her heart pounded with excitement, and her gaze became even more infatuated, lost in a trance.

Liu Xiaohai, being young and impetuous, had always been treated with great respect by heads of state back home. Someone like Liu Shida wouldn't even have the right to see him. He didn't want to escalate the situation; if things got too out of hand, his guards would intervene, exposing his identity and ending his studies. But Liu Shida's aggressive demeanor clearly indicated he wasn't going to back down, and he wasn't even letting Sun Meng off the hook. He couldn't tolerate this any longer. Without explaining his relationship with Sun Meng, he stepped in front of her and said, using a line he'd learned from TV, "If you're a man, come at me!"

"Why didn't you call me when you were fighting?"

"Yeah, do you even consider us brothers?"

Gao Han, Lin Hongwei, and Wang Qiang pushed through the growing crowd and stood beside Liu Xiaohai and his roommate, coldly staring at the four of them.

Liu Xiaohai felt grateful. Although he hadn't known these three roommates for long, they had always taken care of him. Fighting at school was a serious matter, potentially leading to expulsion. The Liu family had donated significantly to the school, and assaulting them would surely result in severe punishment. Yet, they had stood up for him without knowing his identity, essentially giving up their chance to study at this prestigious school – something few could do.

Liu Shida and his group had disliked Gao Han and his gang since their encounter at the restaurant. If it weren't for his cousin Liu Shiyao's intervention, they would have already taught them a lesson. Relying on their martial arts training, they didn't take a few new students seriously. Liu Shida's three men immediately engaged Gao Han and his group in a fight. Liu Shida charged at Liu Xiaohai, throwing a punch.

Liu Xiaohai had intended to stop Gao Han and his group, but since the fight had already begun, he figured he might as well let it go. Besides, he had never used his mental power in a fight before and was afraid of causing injury. He also worried about taking on four opponents alone and not being able to protect Sun Meng. He figured if anything happened, he could simply reveal his identity and have someone bail them out. Seeing Liu Shida's fist coming towards him, he used the grappling technique taught by Instructor Ouyang, deflecting the blow with his left hand and twisting Liu Shida's joint with a sharp crack. But Liu Shida charged forward at incredible speed, unable to stop himself, and continued to crash into him. Liu Xiaohai, who had been holding Sun Meng behind him with his right hand to prevent her from dodging, had no choice but to kick Liu Shida away.

Liu Shida immediately fell flat on his face, his nose bleeding profusely. He had never suffered such humiliation before, and with hundreds of people watching, he was so angry he wanted to commit suicide. Coupled with the excruciating pain from his dislocated shoulder, he fainted from the rush of blood to his head…

Although Gao Han and Lin Hongwei had no formal combat training, they were seasoned veterans. They didn't take these young men who had practiced a few fancy moves seriously. Although they took a few hits themselves, their thick skin and tough flesh meant they didn't care. In no time, they had their opponents pinned to the ground and beating them mercilessly.

Although Wang Qiang wasn't a seasoned fighter, he possessed immense strength. He endured two punches, grabbed the man's belt, lifted him up, and threw him several meters away. The man, never having seen such a fight, scrambled away without looking back. Wang Qiang didn't bother chasing, turning back to watch Gao Han and Lin Hongwei beat up the man with glee.

Sun Meng, caught off guard, didn't know what to do. She gripped Liu Xiaohai's arm tightly, her body trembling slightly with tension. Liu Xiaohai gently patted her shoulder with his left hand, signaling her not to panic. He went over and pulled Gao Han and Lin Hongwei apart to prevent them from being seriously injured. But the two men were already badly beaten, especially the man beneath Gao Han, who looked like a boiled pig's head. Sun Meng glanced at him and couldn't bear to look any longer, hiding behind Liu Xiaohai.

The braised pig's head was probably numb from the beating and no longer felt the pain. He gasped, "You...you...just you wait..."

Gao Han was furious and wanted to go up and beat him again, but Liu Xiaohai and Wang Qiang held him back. Seeing that things had escalated so much, Sun Meng felt uneasy and pulled Liu Xiaohai, saying, "Let's go. The school security guards will be here soon and will punish you."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "Going away won't do any good. Are you going to never come to school again? Let's just wait for them to come. You go back first. I'll handle things here, don't worry!" He

turned to Gao Han and the other two and said, "You guys too..."

Gao Han waved his hand and said, "I'm not leaving. So many people are watching. Are you telling me to be a deserter?"

Lin Hongwei also said, "You said it yourself, going away won't do any good. We've all fought. Let the beauty go first."

Liu Xiaohai thought it made sense and wanted to tell Sun Meng to go first. Sun Meng thought to herself that she was the one who caused all this trouble. If she hadn't come to find Liu Xiaohai, or if she had been more polite to Liu Shida earlier, things wouldn't have turned out this way. Now, how could she just leave? She held Liu Xiaohai's hand even tighter, clearly unwilling to leave.

Sure enough, a short while later, the head of the school's security department arrived with more than a dozen security guards. He was shocked to see Liu Shida lying unconscious on the ground and two other students whose faces were swollen like pigs. He recognized Liu Shida; the Liu family was wealthy and powerful, frequently donating to the school, and the school often sought favors from them. Now, with them beaten like this on campus, he knew he would be implicated if the school leaders blamed him. He quickly ordered them to be taken to the infirmary and then shouted, "Who did this?"

Liu Xiaohai stepped forward and said, "It was me, but they started it."

Gao Han and the other two also stepped forward and said, "And us too."

The head of security angrily said, "You're so bold... fighting on campus! Don't you know the school rules?! You'll be expelled!"

He thought to himself, "You guys beat up the young master of the Liu family; I'll definitely be implicated too. This matter must be dealt with severely to explain to the Liu family."

Sun Meng rushed ahead of Liu Xiaohai to explain, "Section Chief Zhang, it's not their fault, it's because of me..."

Section Chief Zhang interrupted Sun Meng, saying, "We'll talk about the reason later. Hitting someone is wrong."

Sun Meng tried to explain further, "But they started it..."

Section Chief Zhang, preoccupied with his future, didn't care about any of this and angrily said, "There are so many students in the school, it's normal to have some conflicts. If there are conflicts, you should go to the school leaders to resolve them. Does that mean you'll fight back just because someone hits you? This is a school, not a mafia. All five of you come to the security office. I'll investigate and then deal with you." ...

Chapter 019 I'm His Girlfriend Section

Chief Zhang, preoccupied with his future, didn't care about any of this and angrily said, "There are so many students in the school, it's normal to have some conflicts. If there are conflicts, you should go to the school leaders to resolve them. Does that mean you'll fight back just because someone hits you? This is a school, not a mafia. All five of you come to the security office. I'll investigate and then deal with you."

Seeing that she had caused Liu Xiaohai to be punished, Sun Meng didn't know what to do and tears welled up in her eyes. Liu Xiaohai wasn't worried anymore. He planned to simply reveal his identity and ask his grandfather to help him resolve the situation; he couldn't let his three brothers be expelled. He knew that among the onlookers were definitely the special security guards, and he was about to ask them to show themselves and inform his family when he saw Ji Jie smiling at him.

Liu Xiaohai winked at Ji Jie, who smiled and nodded, indicating that he shouldn't worry and that she would handle it.

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said to Sun Meng, Gao Han, and the others, "Let's go to the security office."

With Ji Jie's involvement, this matter should be resolved, and perhaps he could continue his studies under Liu Xiaohai's identity.

His mood improved considerably. Sun Meng looked at Liu Xiaohai strangely, not expecting him to be able to smile now. She thought he was about to give up, and felt even more distressed.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaohai comforted her, "Don't worry, I won't be expelled. I'm the top student; at most, I'll get a disciplinary action."

Seeing Liu Xiaohai's confidence, Sun Meng, although still uneasy, could only think this way and followed Liu Xiaohai to the school's security office. *******************************************.

President Wang of Fujin University rushed to the medical room on the first floor of the office building. He saw two students with bruises all over their faces from being beaten, and nurses were applying ointment to them. The two students were crying out in pain. Liu Shida's dislocated hand had been set, but his nose was still bleeding, making him look very disheveled. President Wang couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Just as he was about to offer some words of comfort, his secretary ran over and said, "President Wang, there's a phone call for you in your office."

President Wang told the school doctor and nurse, "Take good care of them. I'll be down in a bit."

He then went back to his office to answer the phone. As expected, it was Liu's family calling. It was Liu Shida's mother, who immediately demanded, "What happened? How could such a thing happen at your prestigious university? I'm coming to pick up my child right away. You must give me an explanation. If you don't satisfy me, I will investigate this matter thoroughly… Who did this? If you can't resolve this, I can call the police…"

A barrage of questions left President Wang no room to interrupt.

Finally, the call ended, and Principal Wang hurriedly said, "Mrs. Liu, don't worry, I'll handle this properly. The doctor has already examined Young Master Liu, and it's not a big problem..."

Mrs. Liu retorted angrily on the phone, "What? Not a big problem? He's bleeding and you say it's not a big problem? His hand is dislocated and you say it's not a big problem? My Shida has never suffered like this since he was little, and you... you still say it's not a big problem?" She

started crying as she spoke.

Principal Wang wanted to explain further, but Mrs. Liu had already hung up. He felt a headache coming on and was about to go downstairs to check on Liu Shida and the others when he saw a girl standing at the door knocking on the open door. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Ji Jie, the granddaughter of Ji Huasheng, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense. He quickly smiled and said, "It's Ji Jie, come in... come in..."

Ji Jie smiled and walked into the principal's office, sitting down opposite Principal Wang and saying, "Hello, Principal Wang."

Principal Wang also greeted her with a smile and said, "I wonder what brings you here, Ji Jie? If it's within my power, I'll definitely help you."

Ji Jie smiled and said, "It's a small matter; you can definitely handle it."

Principal Wang said, "Okay...okay...go ahead."

Ji Jie said, "Then I won't be polite. You know there was a fight at school today, right? My boyfriend was in it...my boyfriend was in it."

Principal Wang hadn't expected her to be there for this too. One Mrs. Liu was already difficult to deal with, and now this son of a super-high-ranking official was on top of that. He could only say, "Sigh...I never expected something like this to happen at school. Don't worry, I will definitely deal with those students who started the fight seriously."

He thought Ji Jie was being disingenuous. Ji Jie hurriedly said, "Wrong, my boyfriend was one of those...one of the students who started the fight."

Principal Wang almost fell to the ground; this put him in a difficult position. Logically, he should help Ji Jie. Her grandfather was a national leader, while the Liu family were just businessmen. As the president of a prestigious university, his status wouldn't be lower than the Liu family's. However, Liu Shida's uncle, Liu Haiqiang, had a very good relationship with the old lady of the Long family. The school had once asked the Long family for a favor, and it was through the Liu family that they approached the old lady of the Long family. The Long family was someone no one could afford to offend. Hesitantly, she asked, "Which one is your boyfriend?"

She figured at most they wouldn't punish him.

Ji Jie couldn't say it was Liu Xiaohai, fearing it would expose him, so she said, "Lin... the one with the surname Lin, the one with red hair."

She couldn't immediately recall Lin Hongwei's name.

Luckily, Principal Wang thought she was just embarrassed and didn't press further, saying, "Hitting someone is a serious matter at school, it can't go unpunished. We'll let Lin off the hook, but he should study hard in the future. As for the others..."

Ji Jie inwardly groaned and quickly said, "That's right, how can you fight at school? It should be dealt with. That Liu Shida, relying on his martial arts training, tried to bully one person with four of them. Luckily, my boyfriend happened to be passing by and intervened, although he went a little too far. Liu Shida should be expelled." She

decided to turn the tables and try to negotiate a better deal.

Principal Wang, sweating profusely, asked, "Is...is that so?"

Ji Jie affirmed, "Of course, many people saw it. Liu Shida started it; he should be expelled."

Principal Wang said, "This...this isn't good, after all, he was the one who got injured. Although your boyfriend was...acting bravely, injuring a classmate isn't right."

Ji Jie echoed Principal Wang's words, "Yes, you're right. They should write a self-criticism. Who told them to have nothing better to do than act as a hero?"

Principal Wang said awkwardly, "Acting bravely is right, but...but there should be some restraint. Let it go this time; let them write a self-criticism."

He was thinking about how to explain it to Mrs. Liu later.

Ji Jie, having gotten the better deal, feigned innocence, saying, "Principal, you're so understanding. I know the Liu family often donates money to the school, which puts you in a difficult position, so I won't pursue it further..."

Principal Wang complained, "Donations are a small matter. Many people want to donate, but we don't accept them. It's just that the school once had an urgent matter and asked the Long family for help, and it was the Liu family who helped us find Old Madam Long to resolve it. And now we have another matter to ask the Long family for help..."

Ji Jie laughed heartily, "So you're afraid the Liu family won't help the school and you'll have to ask the Long family for help again... Haha."

Principal Wang asked curiously, "What are you laughing at?"

Ji Jie smiled, "You're asking me."

Principal Wang was taken aback, "Asking you... is that okay?"

Ji Jie smiled, "That depends on what it is. " "Yes, but I'm definitely more effective than the Liu family. Mr. Long is my godfather."

Principal Wang was overjoyed. Knowing that the Long family had good relations with central leaders, it was normal for them to recognize Ji Jie as their goddaughter. He said, "That's great! This isn't a big deal for the Long family. Our school wants to expand by building a few more teaching buildings, but the surrounding land belongs to the Long family, so... so we want to buy a piece of land from them."

Ji Jie said, "That's no problem. I'll talk to my godfather in a bit. Now I'll go get my boyfriend to write a self-criticism."

She thought to herself, "The young master of the Long family studies at this school. It's not surprising that they'd give you a piece of land. If they knew I was forcing the young master of the Long family to write a self-criticism, I wonder what they would think."

Principal Wang waved his hand like a windmill and said, "Since it's an act of bravery, then let it go. Actually, it should be praised... but to praise someone for injuring a classmate... that's not fair... this..."

Ji Jie quickly said, "Principal, please don't be so troubled. I understand. If everything's alright, I'd like to take my boyfriend out to eat; he hasn't had lunch yet."

Principal Wang said, "Okay... okay, I'll call the security department right now." ***********************************************************. Section

Chief Zhang received a phone call and released the five of them, saying it was all over. Except for Liu Xiaohai, Sun Meng, Gao Han, and the other three were all confused. When he let them go, Section Chief Zhang also looked bewildered.

As they walked out of the security office, Ji Jie was waiting for them. She came over and pinched Liu Xiaohai's arm hard twice, saying, "You're something else, getting into two fights in less than a month of school."

Gao Han and the other two had seen Ji Jie at the cafeteria and knew that Ji Jie and Liu Xiaohai were like siblings, so they weren't surprised to see them fighting. Sun Meng, however, looked unhappy. Liu Xiaohai

was afraid she would complain to his grandmother, so he didn't dare to talk back. He could only smile foolishly at her and say, "Thank you, Sister Ji, for getting us out of here. Let me treat you to a meal; we're starving."

Gao Han and the others realized that Ji Jie had helped them when they heard Liu Xiaohai say that. They didn't know who Ji Jie was and were too embarrassed to ask, so they followed Liu Xiaohai to "Shihui Xiaodian" (a small restaurant) for a meal, full of questions.

The six sat down and ordered food. Lin Hongwei couldn't help but ask, "Did you rescue us?"

Ji Jie laughed and scolded, "Of course! Without me, you redhead would have been expelled."

Lin Hongwei asked, "Do you know any school leaders? I heard Liu Shida has some connections."

Ji Jie couldn't reveal her identity, so she casually replied, "Yes, my grandfather knows the principal."

Lin Hongwei asked, "What does your grandfather do?"

Ji Jie glared at him and said, "Are you investigating my household registration?"

Lin Hongwei said, "I'm just curious. What's the harm in asking?"

Ji Jie said, "My grandfather is a..." "He's a soldier, and he's... a comrade-in-arms with the principal."

Liu Xiaohai was also curious about how Ji Jie had spoken to the principal, managing to avoid any punishment. He said, "Sister Ji, how did you speak to the principal? It was resolved so quickly."

Ji Jie smiled and said, "I told him this red-haired guy is my boyfriend."

Lin Hongwei exclaimed in shock, "You... you can't be serious! How am I supposed to pick up girls now... I'm doomed!"

Ji Jie retorted angrily, "Do you think I wanted to? It was all to save you guys."

Liu Xiaohai laughed heartily, and Ji Jie, enraged, started punching Liu Xiaohai repeatedly.

Sun Meng, watching with discomfort, said angrily, "Why do you keep hitting Xiaohai?"

Ji Jie had noticed in the garden that morning that this senior was infatuated with Liu Xiaohai. Being mischievous by nature, she deliberately teased her, saying, "A few hits won't hurt him. Who are you to him that you're so protective?"

After saying that, she hit Liu Xiaohai a couple more times and twisted his ear, looking at Sun Meng defiantly to see her reaction.

Sun Meng was even angrier and said angrily, "You're not allowed to hit Xiao Hai again. I... I'm his girlfriend."

Ji Jie continued to tease, "I'm his girlfriend too. I've known him longer than you. You're just a concubine at most. When the first wife is disciplining her husband, the concubine can only watch from the side and can't interrupt." She

even deliberately leaned intimately against Liu Xiao Hai and hugged his arm.

That morning, when Liu Xiaohai stood up to protect Sun Meng in the garden, Sun Meng's heart had been completely conquered by him. She had already made up her mind to follow Liu Xiaohai, and without showing any weakness, she grabbed his other arm and said, "I'm older than you, you're the concubine."

Three "crack, crack, crack" sounds rang out as three wine glasses fell to the ground. Lin Hongwei and the other two stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, completely dumbfounded…

Chapter 020 Confession of Love

Three "crack, crack, crack" sounds rang out as three wine glasses fell to the ground. Lin Hongwei and the other two stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, completely dumbfounded…

Ji Jie was also stunned for a moment, then asked, "You're not jealous that he has a girlfriend?"

Sun Meng had already gone all out, gritting her teeth and firmly saying, "Don't even mention having a girlfriend, even if he had ten…" "I wouldn't care if he had eight wives."

Lin Hongwei and the other two gaped even wider, their mouths practically shoving bowls inside. Lin Hongwei screamed inwardly, "A Casanova! A Casanova! This kid is a Casanova!"

He almost ran over and knelt down to become her apprentice. Ji Jie hadn't expected her to be so infatuated, and felt too embarrassed to tease her anymore. She laughed and said

, "I give up. Don't worry, I'm not his girlfriend, but I'm still older than you. I'm his god-sister, so you have to call me sister, hehe!" Liu Xiaohai was also flustered. It was the first time he'd encountered something like this, and he didn't know what to do. Since entering his spiritual world, his spiritual power had greatly influenced his personality. His spiritual world was full of love, so he wouldn't reject Sun Meng.

After hearing Ji Jie's words, Sun Meng felt both angry and happy. Remembering how Ji Jie had forced her to confess her feelings in front of everyone, her face turned bright red with embarrassment. She said angrily, "You...you all tricked me."

Tears were about to fall, but a smile appeared on her face, no longer the stern expression she had before.

Ji Jie laughed, "Don't be too happy yet. This kid might actually find ten or eight wives in the future, maybe even more."

Sun Meng gritted her teeth and said, "That's his business. As long as he has me in his heart... I... I won't regret it."

After saying that, her pink face turned as red as a dragon fruit, and she looked at Liu Xiaohai with a resentful gaze, appearing exceptionally charming and alluring. Not to mention Lin Hongwei and the others, even Ji Jie was stunned.

Liu Xiaohai never expected that after only knowing Sun Meng for a few days, she would confess so directly, and in front of everyone. He was too shy to look up. He had long felt that the power of love within him had a "side effect" of attracting girls, but he didn't expect the effect to be so strong. For a moment, he didn't know what to do. His current identity was fake, even his name was fake. He wondered if she would blame him if she found out in the future. Fortunately, his stomach came to his rescue at this moment, "gurgling."

Ji Jie chuckled, "Look at you, clinging to your little husband's hand like that, trying to starve him... haha!"

Sun Meng blushed and let go, saying, "Then... then why are you still clinging to him?"

Ji Jie said, "Tch, even jealous of your god-sister."

Sun Meng was already embarrassed enough by her words, so she quickly changed the subject, saying, "Although the school isn't punishing us anymore, the Liu Shida family is no ordinary family. I wonder if they'll let it go."

Liu Xiaohai said, "We're all students, what can they do? Besides, it's not our fault, it's just..."

Sun Meng asked, "Just what?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "It's just... I'm afraid he'll come bothering you again."

Actually, he was afraid that if things got out of hand, his grandmother would find out. Looking at Ji Jie, he wondered if she would tell his grandmother.

Ji Jie understood what he meant and smiled, "Don't worry, as long as you behave, I... I'll help you solve it."

Liu Xiaohai felt relieved. Those special guards would only tell his grandfather, and his grandfather wouldn't tell her because he was afraid his grandmother would worry. Last time he beat up Zhao Mofan in the garden, his grandfather didn't tell her either. He happily said, "Let's eat, everyone. There's no use worrying..." **************************************************.

Liu Shida is currently lying in bed at home, with his parents sitting beside him. His father, Liu Haisheng, is on the phone with his uncle, Liu Haiqiang.

After the call connects, Liu Haisheng angrily says, "Brother, Shida was beaten up by classmates at school today."

Liu Haiqiang on the other end of the line asks anxiously, "What...what happened?"

Liu Haisheng says, "He won't tell us. Can you believe it? His shoulder is dislocated, and he's bleeding."

Liu Haiqiang asks nervously, "How is he now? Have you called a doctor?"

Liu Haisheng says, "The doctor came. It's not serious, but you know how competitive Shida has always been. Being beaten like this at school, how will he study in the future...sigh!"

Liu Haiqiang asks, "Who did it? Were they students too?"

Liu Haisheng says, "It was a few new students... " " The new students at the school are outrageous, brother. This time the school is even more outrageous. We donate millions every year, and now Shida has been beaten up at school, and they're not even doing anything about it."

Liu Haiqiang was stunned for a moment and asked, "What's the background of those students?"

Liu Haisheng said angrily, "I had someone investigate, and they said they're just a few ordinary boarding students. It's really strange..."

Liu Haiqiang thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I'll have someone investigate again. I think this matter is not simple. But don't worry, last time Principal Wang wanted me to help him buy a piece of land from the Long family. I haven't even helped him with that yet, and their school is going to come and beg me. Let's see what they say then." **********************************************************

Just back in the dormitory, Lin Hongwei poured a glass of water and presented it to Liu Xiaohai with both hands, smiling and saying, "Xiaohai... no, Brother Liu... Master Liu, have some tea."

Liu Xiaohai was confused and asked, "What are you doing..." Gao

Han said from the side, "This kid is definitely up to something, ignore him."

Lin Hongwei scolded, "What do you know? This cup of tea represents my endless admiration for Xiaohai, Master Liu, please... please have some tea."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "Come on... just say what you want."

Lin Hongwei awkwardly grinned and said, "Nothing much, I just want to ask you to be my apprentice and learn some dating techniques. You're really amazing, you're practically a master at picking up girls."

Liu Xiaohai kicked him and laughed, "Still trying to embarrass me? I do have something to teach you, but it's not about picking up girls... it's about the grappling and fighting techniques I learned in the army." "

I'm not afraid of my three brothers getting into trouble for me; I have bodyguards everywhere. But it's dangerous if they're not around and someone comes after them. So I want to teach them the grappling and fighting techniques Instructor Ouyang taught them for self-defense. Right now, they rely entirely on brute force, which works in school, but they'll basically get hurt outside.

The three of them had witnessed Liu Xiaohai's skills and were overjoyed. They immediately pestered him to teach them right away. Seeing their enthusiasm, Liu Xiaohai was also pleased and began to demonstrate.

The three of them became more and more engrossed in learning." At first, they just followed along with the movements, but then they started wrestling with each other. All you could hear in room 709 was a cacophony of flying objects and screams. Finally, the teacher on duty, who rushed over at the sound, was completely dumbfounded…

Chapter 021 The Terrifying 709

The three of them became increasingly engrossed in learning, starting by simply following along with the movements, but then they started wrestling with each other. All you could hear in room 709 was a cacophony of flying objects and screams. Finally, the teacher on duty, who rushed over at the sound, was completely dumbfounded. Stunned…

The teacher was so angry he almost rushed over to join the fight, shouting in a voice louder than a tenor, “You…you’re all outrageous…absolutely outrageous! This is a student dormitory! You don’t need to study, but others do! You…you…do you even know what time it is…”

He had never encountered such unruly students before, and for a moment, he couldn’t find the words to curse them, panting with rage.

The students living next door had already heard the commotion. They hadn’t dared to come out earlier because they didn’t know what was going on, but now, hearing the teacher’s voice, they all ran over to see what was happening. When they saw the scene in their room, they were all dumbfounded. They thought to themselves, “These four guys from room 709 are too strong. They’ve only been at the school for a month and they’ve already gotten into two of the most sensational group fights in the school’s history. When no one else is fighting, they fight by themselves. No wonder they can take on ten people at once, they’re invincible! They’re even more terrifying than terrorists…”

The four quickly apologized to the teacher, and Lin Hongwei even swore to the heavens that he would never do it again. Only then did the teacher leave angrily, and the four followed the teacher to apologize. They went to the elevator by mistake before returning to their room. Gao Han and his two friends were still very interested in the moves they had just learned. Unable to practice, they sat on their beds, talking and gesturing as they demonstrated. Eventually, after disagreeing on their moves, they started wrestling. However, the teacher on duty didn't return; perhaps he was asleep, or more likely, he fainted from anger…

The next day in class, Gao Han and his friends were all bruised and battered. The whole class laughed when they saw them. Cao Hui ran over to Lin Hongwei, asking how the school was handling yesterday's incident. Lin Hongwei and his friends weren't sure either. Although Ji Jie said it was all over, she didn't tell them the details, only telling Cao Hui that she didn't know.

Although Cao Hui was asking Lin Hongwei, her eyes were filled with a sour look as she looked at Liu Xiaohai. The fight in the garden yesterday was already known throughout the school. Sun Meng was a fourth-year student, arguably the most senior school beauty; Liu Xiaohai was the top scorer in the college entrance exam, whose piano performance at the party moved everyone; Liu Shida was a wealthy young man, the prince charming in many girls' hearts. They were all far superior to Liu Xiaohai, this "poor student." "Much more popular. All three are school celebrities, and yesterday's events were a sensation throughout the school. There are already various versions of rumors circulating. Cao Hui doesn't know what's wrong with her; she was so upset after hearing about it yesterday that she couldn't sleep all night.

Liu Xiaohai also knew that Cao Hui was looking at him, and her gaze was similar to Sun Meng's yesterday. He could only pretend not to see it, secretly alarmed, afraid of causing trouble again. He hadn't figured out what to do about Sun Meng's situation yet. However, due to the effect of his spiritual power, he could clearly sense the strange gaze Cao Hui occasionally gave him. He felt an itch on his back, which was extremely uncomfortable. Other girls were also looking at him with similar gazes, but it was obviously not as intense as Cao Hui's. He didn't know why.

At noon, he went to the school cafeteria with Gao Han and the others. The people in the cafeteria kept looking at him and whispering about something. Liu Xiaohai secretly groaned. If he was always being stared at like a monster, he would rather stay at home with his grandmother. Just as he was about to pick up his tray and go back to the dormitory to eat, he saw Ji Jie walking into the cafeteria with Sun Meng's arm around her and heading towards them."

Ji Jie was still dressed casually; Liu Xiaohai had never seen her wear a dress before. Sun Meng had changed into a pure white dress and wore a black stone necklace. If she was a glamorous and charming lady in a black gown at the party, she now seemed like a completely different person, resembling a pure and pretty middle school student.

Sun Meng looked a little shy, but still sat down next to Liu Xiaohai gracefully, leaning close to him, which made Liu Xiaohai stiffen instantly.

Ji Jie took a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it to Lin Hongwei, who was staring blankly at Sun Meng.

Lin Hongwei asked, puzzled, "Why are you giving me this?"

Ji Jie laughed, "To wipe your nosebleed, so you don't end up with a bloody face and I can't eat."

Seeing her immediately reopen his wounds, Lin Hongwei retorted angrily, "I can have whatever I want, it's none of your business..."

Ji Jie laughed, "Don't forget you're my boyfriend."

Lin Hongwei hesitated, then said, "Then...how can that count? I didn't agree."

Ji Jie scolded, "Do you think I wanted this? Whatever, I'm going to tell the principal you're not my boyfriend anymore, you can...you can expel him."

Lin Hongwei was stunned: "You..."

Ji Jie threatened, "What 'you'? Anyway, if you want to continue..." "If you study here, you have to pretend to be my boyfriend, otherwise... hehe."

Lin Hongwei pleaded, "Big sister, just treat me like a fart, let me go."

Ji Jie cursed, "Pah, do you think I want to? Your red hair disgusts me. I sacrificed myself to save you."

Lin Hongwei sighed helplessly, "Sigh... how am I supposed to pick up girls now? I was thinking about how to use my skills in college when I was in high school... You don't expect me to pretend to be your boyfriend for four years, do you?"

Ji Jie chuckled, "That depends on how many years you want to study in college. Go buy us some food, do you want your girlfriend to starve to death?"

Lin Hongwei scratched his head hysterically, almost going crazy. Gao Han and Wang Qiang sneered.

Sun Meng sat almost next to Liu Xiaohai after she came in. She didn't pay attention to what Ji Jie and Lin Hongwei were arguing about. She just stared at Liu Xiaohai, making him stiff.

Sun Meng chuckled, "Why are you so nervous?"

Liu Xiaohai stammered, "No...nothing..."

Sun Meng scolded, "You're as stiff as a zombie, and you say you're not nervous?"

Liu Xiaohai blushed and said, "There are so many people here, they're all watching...us."

Sun Meng found him increasingly adorable and said softly, "I want them to see, so they don't have to guess. Let them all understand our relationship, then there'll be nothing to gossip about."

With that, she leaned forward and planted a hard kiss on Liu Xiaohai's cheek.

Liu Xiaohai, with his mental power, knew Sun Meng was coming at him and could easily dodge, but he didn't want to. However, being intimate in front of so many people in the school cafeteria was something he couldn't do, given his personality. Before he could figure out what to do, Sun Meng had already kissed him on the cheek, and his face instantly turned as red as a national flag, red from the top of his head down his neck to the soles of his feet.

The cafeteria floor was littered with chopsticks, spoons...and the two plates Lin Hongwei had just bought containing food.

Ji Jie, looking at Lin Hongwei who was standing there in a daze, scolded him, "Useless thing! You can't even carry two plates of food! Aren't you going to go buy more? Are you trying to starve me?"

Lin Hongwei gave a resentful "Oh" and had no choice but to turn around and go buy more food.

Ji Jie called out, "Come back."

Lin Hongwei turned around and asked, "What?"

Ji Jie scolded, "Wipe your nosebleed first."

The whole restaurant burst into laughter...

Chapter 022 The Black Pearl Necklace

Just as Sun Meng had said, Liu Xiaohai felt that the people in the restaurant were gradually stopping talking about him and Sun Meng. Sun Meng's public kiss was tantamount to publicly establishing their relationship, so there was no need for them to discuss it anymore. They ate their food on their own, which made Liu Xiaohai feel much more relaxed. Lin Hongwei also bought the food for the two girls. Sun Meng finally stopped leaning on Liu Xiaohai and sat up straight to eat. Liu Xiaohai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and returned to normal.

Sun Meng suddenly remembered something, took out a cell phone from her handbag and handed it to Liu Xiaohai, saying softly, "This is for you."

Liu Xiaohai was too embarrassed to accept it and quickly said, "How can I accept this..."

Sun Meng had already prepared her words, which sounded more like a threat: "How am I supposed to contact you without a phone? Do you want me to follow you around every day?"

Liu Xiaohai thought about going home for the weekend and couldn't take Sun Meng home yet, so he had no choice but to accept it, saying, "Thank you."

He then thought about what he should give Sun Meng in return.

Sun Meng added softly, "My number is already saved in your phone."

Liu Xiaohai nodded, blushing.

Lin Hongwei looked at the gentle and considerate Sun Meng, then at Ji Jie, who was dressed neither male nor female, standing next to her. He inwardly cried out in despair, feeling utterly depressed, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Actually, Ji Jie was also a beauty, but having grown up in the military with boys who liked to play with guns and weapons, she lacked the typical feminine charm and possessed more of a soldier's heroic spirit. Plus, she never wore makeup and always wore unisex casual clothes, giving her an impression that didn't resemble a typical girl.

Hearing Lin Hongwei sigh, Sun Meng joked, "Since you can't find another girlfriend anyway, why don't you two just be friends?"

Before Lin Hongwei could speak, Ji Jie interjected, "He's dreaming! I just want a follower to run errands..."

This infuriated Lin Hongwei, who roared, "I'm going to be a monk for four years anyway! Be careful, if you push me too far, I might just force you into marriage and 'shoot' you!"

Ji Jie snorted, "You dare! Be careful, or I'll cut off your 'gun' and make you a nun."

Gao Han couldn't hold back any longer, spitting his food onto the stunned Lin Hongwei's face and bursting into laughter...

******************************************************************** The weekend arrived again, and Liu Xiaohai returned to Hanhai Villa with Ji Jie, just like before. Grandma was still waiting for them at the gate, but she wasn't as nervous as the first time, starting to get used to her grandson's absence.

Long Hanhai was away, so the three of them ate lunch together. While they were eating, Sun Meng's phone rang, startling Liu Xiaohai. He inwardly cursed, knowing he'd have to tell his grandmother the truth if she asked; he'd never lied to her before. Unable to hide it, he answered in front of her. It was indeed Sun Meng calling. Nothing much, just asking if he'd arrived home and what he was doing…

After hanging up, his grandmother looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Was that a girl?"

She wasn't suspicious of the phone itself, assuming Liu Xiaohai had bought it himself, but recognizing the girl's voice and the apparent closeness of their relationship, she naturally wanted to know.

Knowing he couldn't escape the question, Liu Xiaohai was at a loss for words, awkwardly looking at his grandmother, thinking: Is this the end of my university life?

Ji Jie had been secretly gloating, and said to Liu Xuemei with a smile, "Grandma, Xiao Hai has found you a granddaughter-in-law."

Although Liu Xuemei had somewhat suspected it, she was still a little surprised to hear the truth and couldn't help but

exclaim, "Ah!" But it wasn't as serious as Liu Xiaohai had imagined. On the contrary, she grabbed Liu Xiaohai's hand and said, "Xiao Hai has really grown up! Why didn't you tell Grandma sooner? Why didn't you bring her back..."

Liu Xiaohai said awkwardly, "She...she doesn't know my identity yet."

Liu Xuemei was taken aback and said, "This...this is troublesome. Tell me first, what's she like?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "She's...she's alright."

Liu Xuemei was also impatient, especially when it came to her grandson's affairs. How could she not find out? Seeing that her grandson was embarrassed to speak, she grabbed Ji Jie's hand and said, "Xiaohai can't explain it clearly, you tell Grandma."

Liu Xiaohai felt a little embarrassed when he saw that they were about to start discussing Sun Meng's affairs. He ate a few mouthfuls of rice and said he was full, then ran back to his room as if his life depended on it. Liu Xuemei was only interested in knowing more about her future granddaughter-in-law and didn't care about him. She had wanted to find him a girlfriend before he went to school, so as long as the girl suited her taste, she wouldn't object.

Liu Xiaohai returned to his room, remembering he should give Sun Meng a gift. However, after tidying up his belongings for a long time, he couldn't find anything suitable for a girl. He had never given anyone a gift before, or even bought anything for anyone

. He thought he'd ask Ji Jie for help later, or have her accompany him to buy something, but he knew she'd laugh at him again. Just then, Liu Xuemei's voice came from the doorway: "Silly boy, what are you looking for? You've made such a mess."

Ji Jie helped Liu Xuemei in.

Liu Xiaohai said, "Nothing... nothing, I was just looking around."

Liu Xuemei didn't press further, then said, "You! How can you let a girl give you something first? You have no manners."

It seemed Ji Jie had already told his grandmother about him and Sun Meng; hopefully, she hadn't mentioned the fight.

Liu Xiaohai blushed and said, "I'm thinking about what to give her."

Liu Xuemei laughed, "You silly boy, what good things could you possibly think of to give her? Don't think about it..."

Ji Jie chimed in, "Grandma sent someone to deliver it."

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed happily, "Really... I was just having a headache."

It seemed Grandma didn't object to him finding girlfriends on his own.

Liu Xuemei smiled, "When it arrives, pick one to give her, but don't get too excited yet. Grandma doesn't object to you having many girlfriends outside, but whether she can enter the Long family's door depends on me seeing her. Call her out tomorrow."

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed in surprise, "Tomorrow... tomorrow?"

Liu Xuemei said, "What's the rush? I'll only look from afar; I won't reveal your identity."

At this moment, the housekeeper, Long Xinlan, said at the door, "Madam, Mr. Li has delivered the things outside."

Liu Xuemei said, "Go and bring them in. Let Xiao Li wait outside."

Mr. Li was the general manager of the Shanghai branch of the Long's Jewelry Group. He wasn't qualified to come to the main building of Hanhai Villa yet, so he could only wait in the reception hall at the villa's entrance.

Mr. Li brought dozens of pieces of jewelry, all of which were the prized possessions of Long's Jewelry stores in Shanghai. Liu Xiaohai was dazzled by the choices and didn't know what to pick. Ji Jie and Liu Xuemei helped him choose, but they kept changing their minds, saying one was good and another was good, which only made things more difficult. Finally, a black pearl necklace caught his eye. The necklace had 48 black pearls, each about the thickness of a thumb, all the same size, and glossy black. Each of these black pearls was rare, let alone 48 identical ones; they were priceless. However, Liu Xiaohai didn't choose it because of its value, but because he remembered the black stone necklace Sun Meng wore that day, which looked beautiful with her white dress. He thought she would look even more beautiful in this black pearl necklace, and he was sure she would like it too, so he decided to choose it.

Chapter 023 The Boudoir

Sun Meng had been getting ready since receiving Liu Xiaohai's call that morning. She never expected that the shy Liu Xiaohai would take the initiative to ask her out. From the moment she met Liu Xiaohai, it was always her who took the initiative, almost as if she was forcing him to accept her. Throughout her life, countless men had pursued Sun Meng, many of them outstanding, but she remained unmoved. It was unbelievable that she would be so infatuated and obsessed with a boy she had just met, six years her junior.

Her cousin, Qian Xiaomin, who lived with her, also found Sun Meng a bit unbelievable. Before, her cousin would receive flowers almost daily, and many of these young, promising men had made her heart flutter, but her cousin wouldn't even give them a warm welcome, practically turning them away. She had never imagined her cousin would be so nervous about a date, and couldn't help but wonder what kind of boy he was, possessing such charm…

Sun Meng's family was from Zhejiang; her parents ran a small business in Hangzhou and were quite well-off. After Sun Meng was admitted to Fudan University, her family bought her a two-bedroom apartment near the school for her to live in while studying—an investment, as the price had indeed increased considerably since they bought it three years ago. Last year, her cousin Qian Xiaomin also came to Shanghai for university, and they lived together. There was an empty room anyway, and Qian Xiaomin's university wasn't far away.

Sun Meng started changing clothes in the morning, trying on each outfit repeatedly. She was afraid that if she wore something too revealing, Liu Xiaohai wouldn't be comfortable; if she wore something too conservative, she was afraid she wouldn't be attractive enough. Finally, she decided to wear the beige dress she was wearing. Although she still felt a little melancholy, there were only a dozen minutes left before their 5 pm date. Luckily, the meeting place was right next to the open garden near her house.

After pushing her cousin, who had tried to come with her, back into the room, Sun Meng rushed to the park entrance, where Liu Xiaohai was already waiting for her. Sun Meng said apologetically, "Did I keep you waiting?"

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "No, I just got here too."

Sun Meng walked over to Liu Xiaohai, took his arm, and asked, "Where are we going?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "I...I haven't decided yet."

Sun Meng smiled and said, "Then let's take a walk in the park first, and decide where to go later."

Liu Xiaohai said awkwardly, "Let's just stand here and think about it."

Although Sun Meng felt that Liu Xiaohai was acting strangely today, she didn't think much of it and nodded. Little did she know that Liu Xiaohai's grandmother was sitting in a car not far away, watching her with binoculars.

A moment later, Liu Xiaohai's phone rang. Liu Xuemei laughed on the other end, "Not bad, Xiaohai, you have good taste. I'm home now, you guys go have fun."

Liu Xiaohai hung up and let out a long sigh of relief. Sun Meng asked, "What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"

Liu Xiaohai quickly explained, "No, I... my grandma said she's feeling better and told me not to worry."

Sun Meng said, "Xiaohai, I want to go see grandma, okay?"

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly replied, "My grandma just went to visit relatives out of town and will be staying for a while. I'll definitely take you when she gets back. Oh, and my grandpa went with her too."

Afraid that Sun Meng would also ask to see his grandpa, he had conveniently "exiled" him to another town as well.

Sun Meng suddenly realized, "No wonder you weren't home with Grandpa and Grandma today. Where did you go?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "To relatives in another city."

Sun Meng chuckled, "I meant, where are we going now, silly."

Liu Xiaohai couldn't help but laugh too, saying, "Let's go eat first."

Sun Meng said, "Okay!"

Liu Shida happened to be driving by in his newly bought sports car when he saw Sun Meng and Liu Xiaohai walking into a Western restaurant. He felt a surge of resentment and picked up his phone to dial a number.

After the call connected, Liu Shida asked, "Is this my second cousin?"

The person on the other end of the line said, "Shida, what do you want?" The person who

answered the phone was his second cousin, Liu Shikai, Liu Shiyao's second brother. He was usually idle and spent his days partying and knew many gangsters. When he learned that his cousin had been beaten at school, if it weren't for their father, Liu Haiqiang, stopping him, he would have already brought people to the school to confront Liu Xiaohai and his friends.

Liu Haiqiang had someone investigate the matter, and the account was similar to that of the school: it was his nephew's fault. Seeing that his nephew wasn't seriously injured, he advised his family not to make a fuss over such a small matter, lest it damage the Liu family's reputation. However, Liu Shikai felt that his cousin's beating made him lose face, and privately told his cousin that he would find an opportunity to help him regain his dignity.

Upon hearing it was Liu Shikai, Liu Shida said, "Second cousin, I saw that kid. He's eating with that bitch."

Liu Shikai asked, "Where? I'll get some people."

Liu Shida glanced at the restaurant and said, "It's at the Seagull Western Restaurant near my school. I'll wait for you in the car across the street."

Liu Shikai said, "Okay, I'll be right there."

Liu Shida said, "Second cousin, call a few tough guys. That kid's not simple."

Liu Shikai laughed, "Don't worry, I'll have Brother Hu send his top thugs. How tough can a student be..."

Liu Shida said hatefully, "Don't let that bitch get away either. Damn it, I'll make her regret it for the rest of her life. You can catch her and do whatever you want with her."

Liu Shikai chuckled evilly a few times and hung up the phone.

The Seagull Western Restaurant didn't have many customers. Its clientele was mainly international students from Fudan University, and Sunday was actually the quietest day for business. Liu Xiaohai and Sun Meng were eating at a table by the window. Liu Xiaohai didn't actually like Western food, but he chose this place because it was less crowded.

This was the first time the two had eaten alone together. The atmosphere was a little awkward at first. Sun Meng, having learned quite a bit about Liu Xiaohai's personality, was worried he'd be too nervous to eat, so she tried to start a conversation about unrelated topics, telling him about the scenery and customs of her hometown. Liu Xiaohai seemed quite interested in these things and gradually began to chat and laugh with her.

After nearly an hour of conversation, Sun Meng had almost finished eating. She put down her knife and fork, but then noticed Liu Xiaohai suddenly blushing. Confused, she asked, "What's wrong, Xiaohai? Are you feeling unwell?"

Liu Xiaohai, still blushing, said, "I...I have something for you."

Sun Meng exclaimed happily, "Really?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "Yes, I don't know if you'll like it."

He took out a black pearl necklace from his pocket.

Sun Meng exclaimed in surprise, "It's so beautiful! Where did you buy it? It must be very expensive!"

Liu Xiaohai said, "I'm glad you like it. It's...it's not that expensive."

He handed it to Sun Meng. Actually, the box containing the necklace alone cost several hundred thousand yuan, but it was too big to bring.

Sun Meng, of course, didn't expect it to be a black pearl. She took the necklace, intending to ask Liu Xiaohai to help her put it on, but as she turned her head, she saw Liu Shida getting out of a car across the street, accompanied by a dozen burly men.

Sun Meng nervously grabbed Liu Xiaohai's hand, her voice trembling, "Xiaohai, look across the street."

Liu Xiaohai followed her gaze and saw Liu Shida pointing in their direction, talking to the burly men. There was also a young man beside him who looked quite like Liu Shida. It seemed they were there to cause trouble.

Sun Meng cried out anxiously, "What should we do?"

Liu Xiaohai, however, calmed down, his eyes becoming as cold and stern as they had been in the garden that day. Sun Meng was slightly startled by his gaze, but felt much calmer.

Liu Xiaohai said, "Don't worry, I'll take you home first. There are a lot of people around, they won't dare to do anything."

He then took Sun Meng's hand and led her to the restaurant counter, asking, "Excuse me, does the restaurant have a back door?"

The person behind the counter seemed puzzled but didn't ask why, pointing to the back and saying, "Yes, there is, but it's blocked by piles of stuff."

Liu Xiaohai looked in the direction he pointed and indeed saw dozens of cases of beer piled up; it would take a long time to move them. They could only pay the bill and head towards the front door. When the two walked out of the restaurant, they found that the people across the street were gone, but Liu Shida's sports car was still there. He thought they might be lying in ambush nearby . Regardless, he had to take Sun Meng home first; he wasn't afraid of them himself.

Sun Meng's house was very close, actually right next to the restaurant. After taking her home, Liu Xiaohai was about to leave when Sun Meng pulled him inside and closed the door, saying urgently, "I won't let you go, they're definitely outside."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I'm not afraid, don't worry." "

His main concern was Sun Meng's safety. He was increasingly aware of his own spiritual power and knew those people couldn't harm him. Besides, there were definitely those top-level guards around.

Sun Meng didn't know any of this, so she wouldn't let him go out and risk his life, clinging to him tightly.

Liu Xiaohai suddenly thought of something and asked, 'Does Liu Shida know your home address?'

Sun Meng was startled and hurriedly said, 'Right, he sent someone to follow me home, and... and he even delivered flowers.'

Liu Xiaohai smiled bitterly, 'It seems I really can't leave.'

As long as he was here, those guards would definitely be there too, but he wasn't sure if they would leave someone to protect Sun Meng after he left. Besides, Grandma thought he didn't know there were guards around. If she actively called for guards to protect Sun Meng, she might not be able to continue going to school.

Sun Meng asked, 'Will they... will they come looking for us here?'

Liu Xiaohai comforted her, 'Don't be afraid, there are security guards in this community. They won't dare to do anything reckless. We just won't open the door. If they knock, we'll call the police.'" Thinking to himself, "

Perhaps they've already been subdued by their guards, otherwise they would have attacked them on the way back."

Liu Xiaohai was right. Just as they were paying the bill at the restaurant, Liu Shida and Liu Shikai were inexplicably drugged and rendered unconscious. The image is a series of seemingly random characters and symbols, likely representing a corrupted or garbled text file. A direct translation is not possible without further context or clarification. After leaving her room, Qian Xiaomin kept staring at Liu Xiaohai. The boy was indeed very handsome, but she still found it hard to understand why her cousin was so infatuated with him. The boy looked a few years younger than her, and his clothes didn't even have any brand names; he didn't seem like a rich man's son. After she left, he only said "hello" and then blushed and didn't say anything more. It was impossible for him to have won her over with sweet talk. It was really puzzling, but it only made her more interested.

Seeing Liu Xiaohai nervously fidgeting under his cousin's gaze, Sun Meng scolded, "Why are you staring at him like that? Go back to your room."

Qian Xiaomin laughed, "Can't I even see what my cousin's husband looks like? I'm not going back."

Sun Meng knew that her cousin couldn't stop talking nonsense when she was being silly, and afraid of scaring Liu Xiaohai, she said hastily, "Okay, you can have this room. Let's go. " She pulled Liu

Xiaohai back to her bedroom.

Liu Xiaohai was indeed a little flustered by Qian Xiaomin's big eyes, but seeing Sun Meng pulling him, he naturally followed. Once inside, he realized it was Sun Meng's bedroom. In his habit, getting from the living room to the bedroom involved passing through several places, but he was even more hesitant to step back and face those big eyes in the living room, as they were standing in the doorway laughing.

Sun Meng said apologetically, "My cousin is always this crazy, you'll get used to it."

Liu Xiaohai nodded awkwardly.

Sun Meng suddenly laughed, "You're so calm in front of bad guys, why are you so nervous in front of me? Am I scarier than them?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "No...no, I'm not...nervous."

Sun Meng scolded, "You say you're not nervous? Sit down, are you going to stand all night?"

Liu Xiaohai said "Oh," but couldn't find a place to sit. The bedroom only had a bed, a wardrobe, and a bedside table, and the area was less than half the size of his own bedroom's bathroom.

Chapter 024 Primitive Instinct

Liu Xiaohai said "Oh," but couldn't find a place to sit. The bedroom only had a bed, a wardrobe, and a bedside table; it wasn't even half the size of his own bathroom.

Sun Meng was used to Liu Xiaohai's absent-minded personality and gently pressed him down on the bed like a puppet, saying, "Watch TV. You can lie down if you're tired. I'll go change."

She then turned on the wall-mounted LCD TV and went into the bathroom.

Liu Xiaohai sat on Sun Meng's bed, feeling extremely uncomfortable. He didn't dare lie down. The sound of water coming from the bathroom, like someone taking a shower, instantly made him feel hot and restless. He had no idea what was on TV; his mind was completely elsewhere.

Sun Meng, as if afraid he would run away, came out after a while. Liu Xiaohai didn't dare look at her, trying to push away the fantasies he thought he shouldn't have, but to no avail; instead, his mind became increasingly chaotic.

Sun Meng clearly didn't care about Liu Xiaohai's current mood and walked barefoot to him. Liu Xiaohai tried to stand up, but Sun Meng placed both hands on his shoulders to stop him. She then gently stroked his face, asking softly, "Xiaohai, am I... beautiful?"

Liu Xiaohai's face flushed crimson; he dared not look and nodded with his eyes closed.

Sun Meng snapped, "You... you didn't even look! Don't you even want to glance at me?"

Liu Xiaohai quickly opened his eyes and said, "I... I didn't mean that."

He then noticed that Sun Meng was only wearing a silk slip dress, and through the thin fabric, his alluring figure was vaguely visible. She wasn't wearing anything underneath, and her high, firm breasts were right in front of his face. He hurriedly looked up and saw Sun Meng staring at him, her eyes slightly unfocused, her face flushed, looking exceptionally beautiful and captivating.

Sun Meng wasn't a frivolous woman, but she couldn't stand this piecemeal communication. No matter how proactive she was, Liu Xiaohai always hesitated, as if he was just going through the motions. If she didn't "push" him, he wouldn't say a word to her. This feeling made her extremely uncomfortable, like walking a tightrope, neither up nor down, always on the verge of losing Liu Xiaohai. So she made a decision: she would give him everything, everything. She understood Liu Xiaohai's personality; she believed that as long as she gave him everything, he would never abandon her.

Sun Meng slowly bent down and kissed Liu Xiaohai, her breathing becoming rapid.

Seeing Sun Meng bend over, her nightgown draped naturally over her chest, revealing her beautiful figure, flawless skin, and jade-like complexion, Liu Xiaohai dared not look any longer and involuntarily tried to back away. But Sun Meng didn't let him go, pressing him down onto the bed and kissing him on the lips…

Liu Xiaohai went blank, lost in the passionate embrace of love…

Neither he nor Sun Meng knew what to do, but they didn't need to know…

It was natural… instinctive… primal…

“Ah…”

Sun Meng cried out, her brows furrowing, as her hot penis slowly slid in, stirring inside like a small fire poker… “Ah…”

The immense impact made Sun Meng feel her lower body instantly filled, even feeling as if it were being torn apart.

“Ah… be gentle… it's going to tear…”

“Does it hurt a lot?”

Liu Xiaohai asked with concern. Although he didn't understand matters between men and women, he knew a little that a woman would experience pain and bleeding when her virginity was broken.

Slowly pulling himself up, Liu Xiaohai looked down and, sure enough, saw some blood at the base of his penis.

Inside that warm, moist opening, Liu Xiaohai felt an unprecedented sense of pleasure.

Sun Meng's face changed; she felt the penis still being inserted.

Slowly, the hot tip began to grind against her delicate vulva.

"Oh..."

The pleasurable sensation replaced the previous pain.

Sun Meng gripped Liu Xiaohai's waist with both hands.

"Hurry up, what if my cousin comes out and we run into her..."

Sun Meng was still somewhat panicked.

"Oh..."

Liu Xiaohai nodded, then began to thrust faster and faster, the thick penis grinding against Sun Meng's lower body with indescribable pleasure.

Sun Meng's legs gradually lifted, trembling in the air.

The grinding of the hot tip overwhelmed her; pleasure quickly surged through her body. She tightly hugged Liu Xiaohai's waist and swayed, her vaginal fluids gushing out.

Liu Xiaohai also grasped her two large breasts in his hands, kneading them until they were soft and comfortable.

The first time,

Liu Xiaohai didn't last long; with a soft moan from Sun Meng, the two experienced their first time making love. After resting for a moment, Liu Xiaohai slowly got off Sun Meng, while Sun Meng hurriedly scrambled off the bed, hastily pulling up her panties that had been pulled down to her ankles. She got off the bed, first straightening her skirt, smoothing out the wrinkles, then tearing a piece of toilet paper from a drawer and wiping the wet spot on the bed.

Liu Family Mansion.

Liu Haiqiang was anxiously waiting for Liu Haisheng in the hall. A moment later, Liu Haisheng rushed in and asked, "Brother, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see me?"

Liu Haiqiang countered, "Is your Shida missing too?"

Liu Haisheng said, "Let me ask." He

quickly took out his phone, but after contacting many places, no one knew anything. His son's cell phone was also switched off. Seeing Liu Haiqiang's grave expression, he asked in a trembling voice, "Brother, what exactly happened?"

Liu Haiqiang said, "Shi Hu just called and said that Shikai and Shida called away more than a dozen of his thugs, and now he can't contact any of them."

Liu Haisheng asked doubtfully, "Did they go to look for those students? Could something have happened to them? They're just ordinary college students."

He thought that even if they had killed someone and been taken away by the police, they should have notified the Liu family.

Liu Haiqiang said, "I told them not to act rashly, but they wouldn't listen. This matter isn't simple."

Liu Haisheng said, "Didn't we investigate a few of them...? Nothing special..."

Liu Haiqiang sighed, "That's precisely why it's not simple. You know that Fujin originally wanted me to help him buy land, right?"

Liu Haisheng nodded, "Yes, I know. They wanted you to help them plead with the Long family...didn't you say you wouldn't interfere?"

Liu Haiqiang said, "I didn't interfere, but someone else did. Yesterday, the Long family gave that piece of land, worth nearly 400 million, to Fujin University."

Liu Haisheng's eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "What! Who has such influence...? Could it be that Young Master Long has connections in Fujin... " "?"

Liu Haiqiang shook his head and said, "Impossible. Young Master Long doesn't need to go to university anymore. He hires the best professors to teach at Hanhai Villa. Old Madam Long wouldn't let him study outside either. I've already sent people to find out about the leaders in Fujin. No matter how much it costs, we must find out if there are any special students in the school. Otherwise, we won't even know how we died."

The two waited anxiously for news. The person sent to gather information was Liu Haiqiang's assistant, Xiao Meina. She was not only shrewd and capable but also beautiful and charming. She could accomplish many things that Liu Haiqiang himself couldn't do. Moreover, she was carrying ten million yuan in cash this time. As long as the people she contacted knew the situation, she was sure she could find out.

Finally, at around three in the morning, Xiao Meina returned. Although she was still beautiful, she looked tired, smelled of alcohol, and her hair was a little messy. It was clear that she was more than just a hostess.

Liu Haiqiang said apologetically, "Thank you for your hard work..."

Xiao Meina smiled faintly and said, "It's nothing to me. If it weren't for Mr. Liu, I'd still be selling myself!"

Liu Haisheng knew about Xiao Meina's story. He had met her 20 years ago in a brothel in Taiwan. Xiao Meina was only 15 years old then. She was originally from mainland China and had been sold to Taiwan by human traffickers. Liu Haiqiang saw that she was pitiful, intelligent, and beautiful, so he asked his friends in the Taiwanese underworld to redeem her and raised her under his wing. Xiao Meina did not disappoint him. Out of gratitude to Liu Haiqiang, she did not hesitate to use her body to serve the Liu family and help them through many difficulties. Therefore, the Liu family did not treat her as an outsider.

Liu Haisheng was anxious about his son's safety and asked, "How is he..."

Xiao Meina took a sip of tea, tidied her hair, and said, "Chairman Ji's granddaughter is studying in Fujin."

Liu Haiqiang asked somewhat disbelievingly, "Which Chairman Ji? Ji Huasheng, the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense?"

Xiao Meina nodded.

Liu Haisheng asked, "What does this have to do with his granddaughter?"

Xiao Meina replied, "The school was originally going to deal with the students who were fighting, but it was Chairman Ji's granddaughter who approached the principal and turned the fight into an act of heroism. I heard that the student surnamed Lin is her boyfriend."

Liu Haisheng asked in confusion, "Just for a fight between students, the Long family would give the school a piece of land worth 400 million for his granddaughter's boyfriend?"

Xiao Meina said, "Mr. Long has always been happy to donate to charity and education. Perhaps this is just a favor. Although you two Mr. Liu are both worth billions, 400 million is just like a coin in your pockets to the Long family."

Liu Haisheng immediately fell silent. Although what she said was a bit exaggerated, the logic was correct.

Liu Haiqiang knew a lot about the Long family and was aware of the relationship between Long Hanhai and Ji Huasheng, so he completely agreed with Xiao Meina's words and didn't want to say more on the matter. He asked, "Then can we find out who kidnapped our sons?"

Xiao Meina said, "There's another situation. This time, the school temporarily replaced 300 staff members, all sent by the Ministry of National Defense. The vice principal wouldn't reveal their specific identities, but I think they're bodyguards. The two young masters are probably in their hands. But there's something I don't understand..."

Liu Haiqiang asked, "What?"

Xiao Meina said, "Judging from Chairman Ji's past actions, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would seek special privileges for himself. This time, he sent 300 people to the school at once." "...

Liu Haiqiang said, "...It's not necessarily Chairman Ji's own idea. Those Zhongnanhai bodyguards have a responsibility to protect the leader's family."

Xiao Meina said, "But this time, the scale of 300 people is a bit...and it's only within the school. I see there are quite a few bodyguards outside the school, this..."

Liu Haiqiang waved his hand to interrupt, "You're still young and don't understand the old man's thoughts. Chairman Ji may not consider himself, but that doesn't mean he doesn't consider the younger generation. There's nothing abnormal about that. Everyone knows that Mr. Long was frugal all his life, but why did he build the Hanhai Villa, which is worth nearly 100 billion RMB? It was for his grandson."

Although Xiao Meina still felt something was amiss, since Liu Haiqiang had said so, she didn't bring it up again.

Liu Haisheng asked, "Brother, what do we do now?"

Liu Haiqiang smiled bitterly, "What do we do? Of course, we have to plead for them. Are you going to go and reason with those armed men? They're licensed to kill..."

Liu Haisheng said blankly, "Then...who do we plead with?"

Liu Haiqiang said, "The one who tied the knot must untie it. Let's find those students first." He

said to Xiao Meina, "You've worked hard. Go to the guest room and rest. We might need you to intervene."

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