Chapter 98: Heaven-Defying Remarks, Only Mediocrities Don’t Cause Trouble?
Chapter 98: Heaven-Defying Remarks, Only Mediocrities Don’t Cause Trouble?
The atmosphere at Lin Qingmo’s table was like two different Worlds compared to the table next to them.
Ning Rongrong picked up the pot of pink fruit wine on the table and curiously poured herself a small glass.
The liquid swirled in the glass, its color crystal clear, with a faint fruity aroma.
She took a cautious sip.
"Wow!"
Her eyes immediately lit up, as if she had discovered a new continent.
"This is so delicious! It’s sweet and not spicy at all!"
Xiao Wu smiled and rested her chin on her hand, also filling a glass for herself.
"Right? A-Qing made it himself. He said it’s suitable for us girls because the alcohol content is low, so we can even drink it like juice."
"Zhuqing, you should try some too."
Zhu Zhuqing usually wasn’t very particular about food and drink.
But seeing that Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu both liked it, she also picked up her glass and took a taste.
The crisp fruity aroma mixed with a slightly intoxicating sweetness melted on the tip of her tongue.
On her cold Face, her brow relaxed imperceptibly, and the corners of her lips curled up into a tiny arc.
Although she didn’t speak, her expression clearly showed her approval.
Three girls with vastly different styles yet equally beautiful sat around a table, holding exquisite wine glasses, sipping and laughing softly.
The scene was as pleasing to the eye as a scene from some youth idol drama.
Lin Qingmo sat among them, looking relaxed and occasionally chiming in, the atmosphere incredibly harmonious.
Not far away, Ma Hongjun took all of this in.
His eyes were wide and round, and he even forgot to put down the wine glass in his hand.
"No way...?!"
He simply couldn’t believe it.
"Didn’t Ning Rongrong just flatly say she ’doesn’t touch alcohol’? What happened to that Young Miss attitude?"
"How did it turn into ’Wow, so delicious’ when it came to Lin Qingmo?!"
The sour feeling of resentment in his heart bubbled up.
Look at them over there—surrounded by beauties, talking and laughing, drinking sweet fruit wine.
Then look at his own side.
Three grown men facing a table of greasy grilled meat and pungent spirits, the atmosphere so dull it was stifling.
The contrast was just too tragic!
Dai Mubai and Oscar obviously noticed the activity over there as well.
Dai Mubai’s expression darkened a bit more, and his hand gripping the wine glass tightened.
Oscar’s eyes dimmed, and he silently lowered his head, poking at the meat on his plate without tasting it.
His mind was filled with the bright smile Ning Rongrong had just given Lin Qingmo.
That smile had never been given to him.
Just then.
A mess of footsteps and the sound of young people talking and laughing came from the hotel entrance.
The door curtain was lifted, and another group of people walked in.
There were about seven or eight of them, all in their teens or twenties, both male and female.
They wore uniform grey slim-fit school uniforms with a simple style.
On the left chest, two eye-catching words were embroidered with silver thread: "Canghui".
This group also looked travel-worn, as if they had just traveled a long distance, their Faces showing fatigue.
But their eyes still held the vitality and arrogance of youth.
As soon as they entered, the originally noisy hall fell silent for a moment.
Many diners cast appraising glances, and when they saw those two words "Canghui," their eyes showed a bit more understanding and caution.
Canghui Academy was considered a somewhat famous Spirit Master academy.
Ma Hongjun was originally drinking gloomily, his heart extremely upset because of the behavior of Ning Rongrong and the others.
Looking up through his drunken haze, he happened to catch sight of a girl in the Canghui Academy group.
The girl walked in the middle, with delicate features and a slender figure.
Against the backdrop of the grey school uniform, she had a distinct, quiet student-like air.
In Ma Hongjun’s head, clouded by alcohol and Evil Fire, those dirty thoughts immediately began to stir.
He was just worrying about having no place to vent the frustration he had suffered from Lin Qingmo!
"Hehe..."
He grinned and stood up unsteadily.
Still holding half a glass of wine, he walked straight toward the group from Canghui Academy.
His target was clear, heading straight for that delicate-looking girl.
He wobbled in front of her, blocking her path.
His fat Face leaned in, reeking of alcohol.
"Yo, little beauty, are you alone?"
His tone was as frivolous as a street thug’s.
"How about having a drink with this young master? I’ll treat you to the best wine in this hotel, order whatever you want!"
As he spoke, he shook the wine glass in his hand, the liquid nearly spilling out.
The girl had clearly never encountered such a situation before; she was startled, and her Face turned pale instantly.
She hurriedly took a step back, hiding behind a tall youth and tightly grabbing her companion’s sleeve.
The tall youth acting as a shield appeared to be the leader of this group of Canghui students.
His Face darkened instantly, his brows furrowed, and his eyes fixed sharply on Ma Hongjun.
"Who are you?"
His voice carried anger as he stepped forward, completely shielding the girl behind him.
"Where did this madman come from? How dare you harass someone from our Canghui Academy! Are you tired of living?"
His companions also quickly gathered around, glaring at Ma Hongjun.
Being glared at by so many people, Ma Hongjun wasn’t afraid.
Instead, the alcohol and that Evil Fire surged even higher.
He felt that this was more like it!
This was the kind of scene Ma Hongjun should be in!
"Madman?"
Ma Hongjun sneered, puffed out his non-existent chest, and tried his best to look arrogant.
"Listen up! I am Ma Hongjun of Shrek Academy!"
"Shrek, you know it? The one that specifically produces Monsters!"
He deliberately raised his voice, wanting the entire hall to hear.
"Your Canghui Academy is nothing! Hurry up and let this little beauty come over and have a drink with me, and we’ll call it even."
"Otherwise..."
He deliberately trailed off, his eyes scanning the Canghui group with ill intent.
"Otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite!"
"Shrek Academy?"
The leading youth from Canghui repeated the name, his brow furrowing even tighter.
He quickly searched his memory; he truly hadn’t heard of this academy’s name.
But the fat guy’s arrogant attitude made him very unhappy.
The Faces of the Canghui students behind him were also extremely ugly, and they began to whisper among themselves.
"Shrek? What kind of pheasant academy is that? I’ve never even heard of it!"
"Daring to provoke our Canghui, you’re looking for death!"
"Big Brother Ye, we can’t just let this go!"
The tall youth called Big Brother Ye raised his hand, signaling his companions to be quiet.
He stared at Ma Hongjun and said in a cold, firm tone:
"I don’t care which academy you’re from, apologize immediately for your rude behavior just now."
"Otherwise, we don’t mind teaching you a lesson on behalf of your teacher and showing you what rules are!"
"Apologize?"
Ma Hongjun acted as if he had heard the World’s biggest joke and exaggeratedly dug his ear.
He felt that he was outnumbered on his own.
He immediately turned toward his own table and started shouting.
"Boss Dai! Little Ao! Did you hear that? They want to teach me a lesson!"
"What are you waiting for? Come and give these short-sighted fellows a lesson."
"Let them know that we people from Shrek Academy are never afraid of causing trouble!"
He specifically roared out Flender’s catchphrase.
"Only mediocrities don’t cause trouble!"
Dai Mubai and Oscar glanced at each other.
Dai Mubai was already in a terrible mood and was holding back his anger with nowhere to vent.
Oscar felt he had lost Face in front of Ning Rongrong and also wanted to find some sense of presence.
The two of them stood up almost simultaneously, with sneers on their Faces, and walked over to Ma Hongjun’s side.
The three of them stood side by side.
Although they were still outnumbered by the Canghui side.
But once Dai Mubai released his Spirit Elder level breath, his Aura was not weak at all.
Seeing that he had his brothers’ support, Ma Hongjun’s confidence grew even more.
(End of Chapter)
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