Sun Yuze and Tang Xuewen were released by Han Fei, but they didn't feel any gratitude towards Han Fei because everyone knew that the reason Han Fei let them go was just to protect himself.

"Brother Xiao," Sun Yuze and Tang Xuewen quickly came over to Ye Xiao's side, looking at him worriedly.

"I'm fine," Ye Xiao smiled, then turned to Chen Ming and said, "You, Yu Ze, and Xuewen go wait at the school gate."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Chen Ming quickly nodded in agreement.

This kind of situation had never happened before, leaving everyone else around stunned, wondering what on earth had happened.

Sun Yuze and Tang Xuewen didn't say anything but followed Chen Ming toward the outside of the school. The crowd that had been blocking the way parted quickly when they saw Chen Ming heading out.

"Brother Xiao, today was a misunderstanding," Han Fei said with a smile, looking towards Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao glanced at Han Fei and asked, "Do I look like a fool?"

"What?" Han Fei looked at Ye Xiao, puzzled and not understanding what Ye Xiao meant.

Ye Xiao continued, "Since I'm not a fool, that means I know exactly what's on everyone's mind here. So, you'd better scram before I start throwing punches."

Han Fei's face twitched, but he left with his tail between his legs.

Ye Xiao then turned to Qin Yulu and smiled, saying to her, "Lu Lu, you weren't frightened, were you?"

Qin Yulu, though terrified, still gently shook her head.

"You go back to the classroom first. I've got some things to take care of. If I have time, I'll come find you for a shopping trip," Ye Xiao said.

Qin Yulu had just heard that Chen Ming wanted Ye Xiao to meet his father. She immediately became nervous and said, "Be careful."

Ye Xiao leaned close to Qin Yulu's ear and softly murmured, "For you, I will make sure to stay alive."

Ye Xiao's voice was very low, just loud enough for Qin Yulu to hear. The warm breath made Qin Yulu's earlobes flush red, and she involuntarily lowered her head, perhaps too embarrassed to be seen by others, or maybe because she was assured that Ye Xiao would be safe. Whispering as softly as a mosquito's buzz, Qin Yulu said to Ye Xiao, "I... I'm going to the classroom."

Qin Yulu nodded, reluctantly released Ye Xiao's hand, and left. Such a beautiful girl, naturally, Ye Xiao wanted to stay with her a bit longer, but he had other matters to attend to first.

A few steps after Qin Yulu left, Ye Xiao suddenly called out, "Lu Lu."

Hearing Ye Xiao's voice, Qin Yulu quickly stopped, turned around, and saw Ye Xiao with a handsome smile on his face. He puckered his lips and made a flying kiss gesture with his hand.

Qin Yulu blushed even more intensely and fled from the spot.

Watching Qin Yulu run away, Ye Xiao couldn't help revealing a lascivious smile on his face.

He was smiling, yet there was one person in the crowd who was extremely enraged—Zhang Zihao. Zhang Zihao's pursuit of Qin Yulu was well-known, and now that Ye Xiao and Qin Yulu were displaying such intimacy in front of everyone, he was seething with fury.

If not for Chen Ming's warning not to touch Ye Xiao, Zhang Zihao would have recklessly attacked Ye Xiao right then, regardless of the cost.

Ye Xiao was well aware of Zhang Zihao's displeasure. With a smile on his face, he walked towards the campus gate. Deliberately taking a few steps, he suddenly turned back to look at Zhang Zihao, who was wearing a face like that of a resentful wife.

"Brother Hao, I really am sorry. There's some trivial business here that seems to require your attention. I'll take my leave now. If there's a chance, I'll treat you to a big meal to make up for hogging the limelight because of you today," Ye Xiao said, and then promptly strode out of the Third Academy.

It had become abundantly clear to everyone present that Ye Xiao's behavior earlier, including advising Zhang Zihao to bring Qin Yulu here, had all been deliberate.

How else could he have become so intimate with Qin Yulu so quickly, if not for that?

By now, most people had understood—Zhang Zihao had been played, thoroughly so, even sacrificing himself to benefit his rival.

"Ye Xiao, fuck you," Zhang Zihao burst into an emotional tirade upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, uncontrollably rushing toward him.

Clearly, no one dared approach at this time; Ye Xiao's prior actions, whether it was breaking bones or ribs, demonstrated a strength that was not something ordinary people could handle. Therefore, as Zhang Zihao lost his reason and charged at Ye Xiao, others only tried to pull him back. But Zhang Zihao's mind was clouded; he simply wouldn't listen to anyone.

Zhang Zihao picked up speed and then, as if naturally, leaped into the air, aiming a kick straight at Ye Xiao's head. This series of movements couldn't have been more perfect, except...

Ye Xiao didn't even give Zhang Zihao a glance. His hand moved like lightning, grabbing Zhang Zihao's ankle and then, with a casual toss, Zhang Zihao was thrown away like a kite with its string cut, landing heavily on the ground.

Zhang Zihao was dumbfounded. What kind of strength did Ye Xiao have?

The others were also shocked. They felt exceedingly wise for not following Zhang Zihao's lead—if they had, they might have shared Zhang Zihao's fate.

Zhang Zihao lay on the ground, feeling as if his bones had come apart. For a moment, he could hardly get back on his feet.

Ye Xiao, however, walked away chuckling toward the school exit. The school bullies, who had intended to stop Ye Xiao, now didn't dare to step forward. Seeing Ye Xiao approaching, they quickly scattered, none wanting to make contact with this harbinger of death; any collision seemed to spell serious harm.

In the full view of the crowd, Ye Xiao strolled out of the Third Academy. Just fifteen minutes earlier, Zhang Zihao was loudly boasting about how he would handle Ye Xiao and how he would make Qin Yulu his girlfriend.

But now, Ye Xiao was unscathed, while Zhang Zihao was left in utter disgrace, his humiliation reaching Granny Bay.

Han Fei emerged from somewhere, seeing Ye Xiao leave, he hurried to Zhang Zihao's side, helping him up and sighing, "Ah Hao, I told you just now. You wouldn't listen to me. Ye Xiao is no ordinary person. You should have either crushed him completely or not made him your enemy."

Had Han Fei said this ten minutes ago, Zhang Zihao would surely have scorned him again and said some unpleasant words. But now, Zhang Zihao remained silent because everything Han Fei said was true: Ye Xiao was indeed not one to be trifled with.

Zhang Zihao was filled with regret. After Gao Rushan's arrival, he should have joined the others in overpowering Ye Xiao, leaving him crippled. Though it would have been a dark victory, it would still have been a victory—far better than his current plight.

The bitterness in Zhang Zihao's heart was matched only by the pain in his body; he was completely spent.

Meanwhile, Chen Ming led Sun Yuze and Tang Xuewen out of the school. Once they reached a spot beside the school, Chen Ming turned and coldly snapped at Sun Yuze, "Sun Yuze, I never thought you and your old dad could be so shameless."

Confused by Chen Ming's accusation, Sun Yuze found Chen Ming's words nonsensical.

Hearing this, Tang Xuewen, who didn't know Chen Ming, could only interpret the words as insults to Sun Yuze.

"What the fuck are you saying?" Tang Xuewen glared at Ye Xiao. Although he had not actually fought alongside Ye Xiao, Tang Xuewen's heart had been with him the entire time. Now, although only a few hours had passed since morning, the change in him was tremendous. He had experienced things he hadn't in over a decade, which ignited the sparse fighting spirit within him.

When Chen Ming heard Tang Xuewen's cursing, his face darkened. Looking at Tang Xuewen, he said, "Who the hell are you? You don't even know who I am, do you?"

Before Tang Xuewen could reply, Sun Yuze turned to Chen Ming and said, "Mr. Chen, he's Tang Xuewen, Brother Xiao's brother. So, it's best if you speak politely. Brother Xiao dislikes it when others insult his brothers."

Upon hearing Sun Yuze's words, Chen Ming immediately realized that Sun Yuze was using Ye Xiao to press down on him, which enraged him.

Sun Yuze then said to Chen Ming, "Regarding what you just said, I really don't understand."

"You don't know what I mean?" Chen Ming looked around and seeing no one nearby, he lowered his voice and said, "You seriously don't know about the video? Still playing dumb? Well, this time you won, you guys won."

"Knowing that we won, you'd best speak more respectfully." This statement didn't come from Sun Yuze or Tang Xuewen, but from someone behind Chen Ming.

Chen Ming turned around and, upon seeing Ye Xiao slowly approaching him, instantly turned pale and hurriedly said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Xiao, I was just joking. Don't take it seriously."

Ye Xiao glanced at Chen Ming and then looked around, saying, "The second in command of Chen Minghai City sure carries a big stick. If you were the first in command in Minghai City, I bet you'd be even more formidable."

Chen Ming, sweating profusely, quickly said, "Brother Xiao, how about we go to a coffee house? My father is rushing over and surely won't delay."

Ye Xiao wasn't in the mood to make things difficult for Chen Ming, after all, there would be others to deal with Chen Ming eventually. Huo Feng was intensively cultivating, and Ye Xiao believed that one day Chen Ming would meet a terrible end.

Then, Ye Xiao, along with Chen Ming, Sun Yuze, Tang Xuewen, and others, walked to a nearby coffee house. The name of the place was very classy: 'Elegant Coffee House.'

Entering the coffee house, it was clear Chen Ming was a regular, as the waiter recognized him immediately. Approaching Chen Ming with a smile, the waiter respectfully asked, "Mr. Chen, the usual?"

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