"Lin Feng, get out here!"

Outside the classroom of Senior Year 3, Class 3, Meng Zelong, Chen Liang, and Zhang Dafei stood menacingly. Meng Zelong clenched a wooden chair leg, glaring fiercely at Lin Feng inside the classroom.

The entire class was stunned to see Meng Zelong at the door. They all knew he was likely looking for trouble with Lin Feng, but they hadn't expected him to show up so soon, acting with such audacity, as if he intended to assault Lin Feng right there in school.

All eyes widened in surprise. Tang Rou, who was engrossed in her homework, showed a flicker of disgust upon seeing Meng Zelong. However, when she heard him call out Lin Feng's name, her heart immediately pounded with anxiety.

Meng Zelong came from an influential family and was a typical spoiled brat. He had a history of assaulting others at school. However, due to his family's strong connections, the school could only issue a disciplinary warning and do nothing more to him. Moreover, these warnings would be expunged by the school after ten days to half a month.

It was precisely because of the school's lax management that Meng Zelong dared to be so brazen on campus.

Seeing the wooden club in Meng Zelong's hand, the students in Senior Year 3, Class 3 froze, as if Meng Zelong had come for each of them.

Everyone's gaze simultaneously shifted towards the back of the room, landing on Lin Feng who was seated in the last row.

The person in question, Lin Feng, was sound asleep, apparently deeply engrossed in his nap.

"Damn, what a character! How can he sleep so soundly at a time like this? Seriously, is Lin Feng just slow to react?" one student muttered with a wry smile.

"Lin Feng, if you don't get your ass out here, I'm dragging you out of that classroom myself!"

Seeing Lin Feng actually asleep, utterly ignoring their presence, Meng Zelong completely lost his temper.

Yang Tao, sitting next to Lin Feng, was extremely tense. Meng Zelong and his cronies were definitely not to be trifled with. If Lin Feng actually went out, he would likely be beaten severely.

As Yang Tao sat in his seat, his hands trembled slightly. He was usually carefree but was also a diligent student. Diligent students like him generally kept their distance from troublemakers.

Yang Tao was no exception. Whenever he saw any of the school's four notorious bullies, or even their underlings, he would steer clear of them and avoid any interaction. His family's financial situation was modest, so he was determined to get into Jiangzhou's top institution, Jiangzhou University. He absolutely could not afford to associate with such delinquents.

"Damn it, you really think I don't dare to step into this classroom?"

Seeing that Lin Feng inside seemed to be asleep and hadn't heard anything, Meng Zelong spat on the ground, preparing to storm directly into the classroom.

But at that moment, Yang Tao, still in his seat, took a deep breath, then abruptly stood up and walked towards Meng Zelong and his group!

He had never been afraid of others calling him a coward—and in truth, he was timid. But Lin Feng was his brother, his best buddy in class and even in life. For his buddy, despite his own fear and trepidation, he had to stand up for him and take the risk!

"You all get lost! If you don't leave, I'm reporting you to the teacher..."

Yang Tao blocked Meng Zelong and his two companions at the classroom entrance, mustering his courage as he spoke. His voice trembled slightly; this was, after all, his first direct confrontation with student delinquents, and he couldn't help but feel flustered.

"Fatty, who the hell do you think you are?" Meng Zelong, startled by the sudden appearance of the chubby guy, scoffed coldly. "Report to the teacher? Go ahead and try! I'll take you down too!"

Reporting to the teacher was not an unused tactic, but Meng Zelong simply didn't care. It was rumored that Meng Zelong had once even fought their homeroom teacher. The teacher had been vehemently lecturing him in the office when Meng Zelong suddenly launched a sneak attack and knocked him to the ground.

The final resolution of that matter was merely Meng Zelong paying for the medical expenses and receiving a major demerit from the school. That was all.

Therefore, their homeroom teacher had since given up on him, and the "report to the teacher" tactic was essentially useless against Meng Zelong.

"I-I'm Yang Tao. I'm Lin Feng's friend, and I... I..."

Facing Meng Zelong, Yang Tao's assertiveness noticeably dwindled. His face flushed slightly as he stuttered, "I won't let you cause trouble for Lin Feng!"

"Heh, you're ridiculous! Trying to be a hero, are you? Do you know the price of being a hero? It means you'll be beaten into a Gou Xiong!" Chen Liang stepped forward and said, "Since you're Lin Feng's friend, hurry up and tell Lin Feng to come out! A man should face the consequences of his own actions. Otherwise, I'll deal with you too!"

Chen Liang's threat made Yang Tao even more tense. Nevertheless, he mustered his courage and took another step forward, using his body to block the classroom doorway. Even if I get beaten up, I absolutely cannot let them hit Lin Feng, Yang Tao thought to himself.

"Meng Zelong."

Just then, a clear voice rang out, and a beautiful figure appeared behind Yang Tao.

It was Tang Rou.

Upon seeing Tang Rou, Meng Zelong's face instantly broke into a smile. "Tang Rou."

"What are you doing here?" Tang Rou asked with evident disgust, not even glancing at Meng Zelong. He had relentlessly pursued her in the past, which had left her utterly repulsed by him, and she hadn't given him the time of day since. But this time, for someone's sake, Tang Rou found herself standing before Meng Zelong.

"Hehe, I'm here to deal with my love rival. I've said it before: whoever dares to pursue you, I'll deal with them!" Meng Zelong said shamelessly.

Hearing the words "love rival," Tang Rou's pretty face flushed. "What are you talking about! I... I have nothing to do with you either. Don't come here and cause trouble."

"Am I talking nonsense? So, this means you don't like that kid Lin Feng, huh? Hehe, that's good. After I deal with Lin Feng, how about we have lunch together?"

"You! Why do you always have to resort to violence...?"

"You want me not to fight? Okay, okay. I'll do whatever you say. I won't hit Lin Feng. But you have to promise me we'll have lunch together, okay?"

"You... I..."

Tang Rou bit her lower lip, feeling a mix of disgust and anger. If she didn't agree to have lunch with Meng Zelong, he would beat Lin Feng. Yet, her aversion to Meng Zelong was so extreme she couldn't bear the thought of even seeing him, let alone sharing a meal...

"So, you agree?" Seeing Tang Rou fall silent, Meng Zelong assumed she was agreeing, and a triumphant smile spread across his face.

"Well... okay..."

"Damn, I was having such a nice nap, and some bastard's fart had to go and stink me awake! How disgusting!"

Just as Tang Rou was about to agree, a lazy voice spoke up from behind her. It was a voice she was all too familiar with.

Yang Tao, Tang Rou, and Meng Zelong all turned to look. Lin Feng, who had been sleeping at his desk, stretched lazily, yawned, and then walked towards them.

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