Ye Xiao gave a slight smile but decided not to continue, knowing full well that Ling Shuya had been upset with him that morning. If he persisted, this girl might just start calculating both old debts and new!

Seeing Ye Xiao return to his seat, Ling Shuya wanted to chase after him and have a three hundred round argument, but then she thought about it; weren't there many classmates around? Wouldn't that just make them a laughingstock?

Just then, Lan Lan glanced outside and said to Ling Shuya, "Shuya, Sister Tongtong has left. Should we go and see her off?"

"Ah, it's all Ye Xiao's fault, making me forget to say goodbye to Sister Tongtong. Let's hurry and see if we can catch her," said Ling Shuya as she and Zhou Yuyan, along with Lan Lan, hurried out of the classroom, seeming to want to catch up with Li Sitong, who had already left Minghai Academy.

Ye Xiao sat at his seat, bored to death.

Thinking back on Li Sitong's expression, Ye Xiao found it rather amusing. He couldn't tell if the girl was scared off by him or pissed off by him.

But since she was gone, Ye Xiao didn't dwell on it. After all, a kiss had been planted and a touch had been had.

It wasn't long before Ling Shuya and the other girls came back. However, judging by the way Ling Shuya glared at him, it was clear she hadn't caught up.

Ye Xiao's gaze flickered, or perhaps he pretended to be engrossed in his book as if studying.

When you feel like paying attention in class doesn't matter, staying in the classroom really feels like being in a prison cell. This was precisely what Ye Xiao thought at the moment.

He had no idea how much time had passed, but finally, it was time for noon dismissal. Ye Xiao stood up and stretched. That's when he noticed Tang Xuewen's seat had been empty all day, and he hadn't seen Tang Xuewen when he came in today.

Could it be Tang Xuewen hadn't been to class for several days?

"What are you daydreaming about?" A teasing voice came to Ye Xiao's ears.

He turned his head and saw Lan Lan!

"Shuya's already left; why are you still here?" Ye Xiao asked with a smile.

Lan Lan replied, "Who says I have to follow wherever Shuya goes?"

"Huh?" Ye Xiao asked, "So, you've got something to tell me?"

"To me, it's something important. But I don't know if you'll think it matters," said Lan Lan, her tone intentionally sarcastic, her eyes fixed on Ye Xiao.

Hearing Lan Lan's words, Ye Xiao was a bit puzzled and said, "I can't tell. What's it about? Surely it's not about asking me to race you on the back of a motorcycle? That's not a big deal; I'll definitely race."

"Why are you so nice to me? Aren't you afraid Shuya might get jealous?" Lan Lan asked.

Ye Xiao was startled for a moment, then said, "There's nothing between Shuya and me. Why would I fear her jealousy? What's with your strange tone today? Just spit it out."

"If I'm no longer in Minghai City, would you miss me even a tiny bit?" Lan Lan said this with a somewhat evasive look.

Ye Xiao, even more puzzled upon hearing this, responded with a wry smile, "What are you talking about? What, are you transferring schools or something?"

"Nothing in this world is static, so anything is possible. Like me standing here right now and the next second saying goodbye to you, or perhaps not even having the chance to say goodbye at all!" Lan Lan spoke with a trace of sadness in her eyes.

Ye Xiao clearly saw this, and was quite perplexed. He truly couldn't figure out what was wrong with Lan Lan.

"Look at you being silly. I'm going to eat!" Lan Lan gave a slight smile and then left the classroom without waiting for Ye Xiao to say anything.

Ye Xiao watched her leave and was utterly puzzled. Although he saw something unusual in Lan Lan's eyes, he still had no idea what it was all about.

Is this girl testing my feelings? Could she actually have that kind of interest in me? Ye Xiao thought to himself as he took out his phone and used its screen as a mirror, looking in it and saying, "Hmm, still as handsome as ever, no wonder!"

However, just at that moment, the previously dark screen of the phone suddenly lit up, showing a call from Guo Pincheng!

Why was this guy calling at this time?

Ye Xiao felt it strange but answered anyway.

"Brother Xiao, great news, great news!" Guo Pincheng exclaimed excitedly as soon as the call connected!

Ye Xiao joked, "What, are you taking a concubine?"

"Haha, Brother Xiao, you're too funny. Cao Zhongfa has compromised and is willing to sign the transfer contract," Guo Pincheng said, clearly thrilled. His many years' dream of becoming the boss among the four in Hengzhiyuan Group was finally going to come true.

Ye Xiao was a bit surprised to hear Guo Pincheng's words, smiled slightly, and said, "Mr. Guo, you really have outstanding strategies. To think you subdued all three big shots of Heng Zhiyuan Group in such a short time."

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Guo Pincheng laughed heartily and replied, "Brother Xiao, don't mention it, it's nothing."

"Hey, Mr. Guo, don't be too modest. This is a testament to your ability. I'm very glad to be in partnership with you," Ye Xiao said.

Hearing the praise from Ye Xiao, Guo Pincheng laughed again, "Brother Xiao, you're flattering me."

Though Guo Pincheng said this to Ye Xiao, he was indeed very proud of himself. It was just as the saying went: with three thousand cavalry, he could conquer the world.

Ye Xiao had Zhou Hao fully cooperate with Guo Pincheng. These past few days, Guo Pincheng really enjoyed a stint as a leader, with Zhou Hao's men listening to all he said. Now, Guo Pincheng was even hoping these men would become his—wouldn't his conquered grounds be even broader then?

However, Zhou Hao was one of Ye Xiao's men, and who was Ye Xiao? Guo Pincheng dared to confront anyone, but he did not dare to confront Ye Xiao, let alone be disloyal to him.

"Brother Xiao, I estimate that the shares can be completely transferred to you by tomorrow. How about I give you a call tomorrow?" Guo Pincheng said to Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao replied, "Hmm, good, is there anything else?"

"No, nothing else!"

"I need to go eat, we'll be in touch tomorrow!" Ye Xiao said.

"Yes, yes, Brother Xiao!" Guo Pincheng quickly responded.

After hanging up Guo Pincheng's call, Ye Xiao thought for a moment and immediately called Zhou Hao.

"Boss!"

"Where are you?"

"I am at Minghai Academy's security office, is something the matter, boss?" Zhou Hao asked.

"Have you eaten?" Ye Xiao inquired.

"Not yet, why? Boss, are you treating me to a meal?" Zhou Hao chuckled.

"Yes, treating you to a meal, but you're paying," Ye Xiao stated.

"No way, boss, I'm really broke right now," Zhou Hao said with a wry smile.

Ye Xiao of course knew that Zhou Hao was broke; he had spent nearly all his money on those medicinal herbs.

"Alright, considering you bought so many medicinal herbs, I'll cover the expenses!" Ye Xiao offered.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hao immediately pounced at the opportunity and said, "Boss, there's this hotel in Minghai City with really large abalones, shall we go..."

"Within 100 yuan, with both meat and vegetables, oh right, and a little alcohol included, I'll pay, but you make the arrangements," Ye Xiao spelled out his conditions for paying.

"Eh?" Zhou Hao, upon hearing Ye Xiao's requirements, loudly exclaimed, "Boss, are you playing with me? Meat, vegetables, and alcohol, all for just 100 yuan?"

"It seems you think that's too much, then make it 80!" Ye Xiao declared.

Zhou Hao quickly agreed, "Alright, fine, 100 is 100. Let's not go somewhere fancy. A Da Pan Chicken restaurant recently opened near Minghai Academy, let's settle for that, 100 yuan will guarantee meat and vegetables, alcohol and meat!"

"Good, I'm on my way!" Ye Xiao said.

"Hey, you guys watch this place closely, Brother Hao is about to go to a banquet," Zhou Hao claimed, not feeling the least bit shabby.

"Brother Hao, it's just Da Pan Chicken. We brothers are already tired of it. Don't Blood Blade members get three jin of lamb as a daily allowance?" one of the Blood Blade members said with a laugh.

"Heh, I was going to bring some back for you guys, but you ungrateful lot wait and see when I enjoy delicious food and strong drinks with the boss, and you guys just stay here," Zhou Hao said with feigned annoyance.

Each Blood Blade member received a daily three jin lamb allowance, which was paid in cash equivalent to its market value. It was enough for each member's meals for the day, and this was a rule set by Zhou Hao with the obvious intention of winning hearts.

When the Blood Blade members heard this, they all chuckled.

It wasn't long before Ye Xiao entered the security office.

"Boss (Brother Xiao)," Zhou Hao and the others swiftly greeted Ye Xiao as they saw him.

"Have you guys eaten? I'll bring you something when I get back with Zhou Hao," Ye Xiao said.

"Boss, don't bother with them, these guys don't even appreciate our Da Pan Chicken. But, boss, you're really too stingy, you could at least treat me to a whole roasted lamb!" Zhou Hao grumbled.

Ye Xiao touched his ear and asked, "What? You want to treat, you're paying?"

"No, no, I didn't say anything. Let's go, boss, I'm starving," Zhou Hao quickly backtracked.

The Blood Blade members watched Zhou Hao with grinning faces–they were watching a joke unfold.

Ye Xiao chuckled and then left Minghai Academy with Zhou Hao.

Spicy Da Pan Chicken Restaurant, seat number 12!

"Boss, how's this? Got meat and vegetables, right? Although this Red Star Erguotou isn't any fine liquor, it's cheap and goes down pretty smoothly," said Zhou Hao as he poured a drink for Ye Xiao.

Zhou Hao got a one jin bottle of Red Star Erguotou, and with half a jin each, it was no concern for either, as both their capacities for alcohol were commendable.

"That's why, if you want to eat special dishes, you can't always go to big restaurants. The menus at large restaurants tend to be set and those unchanging dishes are often the least tasty!" Ye Xiao commented.

Raising his glass, Zhou Hao smiled at Ye Xiao, "Boss, shall we have one?"

"Let's have one!"

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