Luo Xin immediately stepped forward.
"Slap him," Fang Yi ordered.
"Ah? Yi bro, this...this..." Although they were not from the same college, Luo Xin had heard of Song Shiji’s tyrant reputation, belonging to the highly esteemed class, and now Yi bro was actually asking him to slap him?
Not only was Luo Xin stunned, but everyone else was, too, with Song Shiji being the most shocked.
Fang Yi said, "Luo Xin, if you want to follow me and don’t even dare to slap someone, then you can leave right now."
Luo Xin’s face turned red with rage, and viciousness flashed in his eyes as he got provoked by Fang Yi. He immediately stared at Song Shiji and slapped him across the face.
That slap was loud, and Luo Xin exerted a lot of force.
"Yi bro! I want to follow you, I want to become stronger!" Luo Xin shouted, then threw a few more slaps onto Song Shiji’s face.
At this moment, Song Shiji felt incredibly angry. Not only had Fang Yi slapped him, but also a nobody had done so—it was outrageous!
Song Shiji tried to struggle, but Fang Yi grabbed his neck and pinned him firmly to the ground on his knees, immobilizing him.
Song Shiji’s face was swollen, and he barely felt the pain as his face had become numb from the beating.
"That’s enough," Fang Yi, seeing that it was about time, stopped the furious Luo Xin.
"I...I...won’t let you get away with this!" Though his face was swollen, Song Shiji was still uttering threats. He felt pain not only in his face, but the raging fury inside him made it impossible for him to remain calm.
"Want revenge? Feel free to come find me at the Blue Cloud Bar anytime—I’ll be waiting," Fang Yi said, saying so to keep Shen Xiaoxiao and Qin Xin out of it.
Song Shiji’s eyes were full of resentful glares, but he understood that today was not his day and he had to swallow his anger.
"But...I will not let this go! Never!" Song Shiji swore to himself.
Fang Yi, unaware of Song Shiji’s vow for revenge, realized they shouldn’t stay there much longer, so he led Shen Xiaoxiao and the others away.
Upon reaching outside the university, they began to say their goodbyes.
"Yi big bro, you were so awesome today—I really admire you," Shen Xiaoxiao said sweetly, her admiring address melting anyone’s heart.
Fang Yi twitched his eyelid and rolled his eyes at her, "Be careful in school. If that Song Shiji dares to mess with you, call me immediately."
Shen Xiaoxiao said, "Okay, no problem. If he dares bother me and Qin Xin, help me catch him; I’ll castrate him."
Just then, Lin Shang suddenly stepped forward and came up to Qin Xin.
"You...hello," Lin Shang said, seeming a bit nervous.
"Hello," Qin Xin responded politely.
"Nice to meet you," Lin Shang added.
"I’m also pleased," Qin Xin answered, albeit a bit stiffly.
Lin Shang scratched the back of his head, seemingly at a loss for words, then finally said, "We’ll meet again next time."
Qin Xin nodded and hummed an agreement, then she stepped forward to Fang Yi.
Qin Xin’s cheeks were slightly flushed, shy and timid, her gaze lowered, not daring to look directly into Fang Yi’s eyes.
At this moment, Fang Yi felt extremely anxious inside. He noticed Lin Shang’s hostile gaze and Shen Xiaoxiao’s astonished expression.
"That day..." Qin Xin whispered like a mosquito, "I really liked the hairpin you gave me."
Fang Yi forced a strained smile, "I’m glad you liked it." He sensed a murderous aura.
Suddenly, Qin Xin raised her head, tiptoed with her neck stretched forward, and lightly pecked Fang Yi’s lips with her cherry lips.
"What...what’s happening?!" Shen Xiaoxiao was shocked.
Lin Shang froze like a statue.
Qin Xin’s pretty face was flushed with color as she turned around and ran towards the school.
"Big jerk!" Shen Xiaoxiao said through clenched teeth, chasing after her quickly.
At this moment, the atmosphere between Fang Yi and Lin Shang was awkward as Fang Yi saw the murderous look in Lin Shang’s eyes.
"Fang Yi, we are brothers, right?" Lin Shang asked.
"You know the saying, ’don’t covet a friend’s wife,’" Lin Shang added.
"But she isn’t your wife yet," Fang Yi reminded him, having truly not expected such a coincidence.
"I won’t give up," Lin Shang stated seriously.
Fang Yi was slightly taken aback, then quickly understood Lin Shang’s meaning and said, "Actually, I have no improper thoughts toward Qin Xin."
Lin Shang replied, "You don’t need to comfort me, I will compete fairly with you."
Fang Yi looked at him with some concern, "I don’t want us to become enemies over a woman; I’ll let you have her."
However, Lin Shang was even more serious, "Don’t try to pacify me with that! If we are brothers, then fight with me."
After saying this, Lin Shang left, quite like an offended woman.
Fang Yi sighed as Luo Xin beside him took out a cigarette, handed it to Fang Yi, and lit it for him.
"Luo Xin," Fang Yi suddenly said.
"Brother Yi, please instruct," Luo Xin replied, respecting Fang Yi even more as he felt he had gradually found his confidence with Fang Yi’s help.
Fang Yi, looking toward Jide University’s gate, said softly, "Tell me honestly, do you want to be the boss?"
Luo Xin paused for a moment, then emphatically replied, "Yes!"
"Good, from tomorrow, you and Jiang Tao will stand at the school gate and charge a fee."
Luo Xin was startled, "Brother Yi, this..."
Fang Yi said, "Just charge those rich second generations, they have plenty of money. But I want to make it clear, no bullying and no messing around; you know the consequences if I find out."
Returning home, Fang Yi heard a noise from the kitchen, the sound of vegetables hitting the hot oil. Startled at first, he then walked to the kitchen door.
Xia Ziqi, wearing a shirt and knee-length skirt with an apron tied around her, and wearing slippers, was standing with her back to Fang Yi, holding a spatula and cooking diligently. So focused was she that she did not notice Fang Yi standing at the kitchen door.
Even with her back turned to him, it was clear from her silhouette that Xia Ziqi took her cooking seriously, skillfully and methodically without any disorder.
Beautiful young women like Xia Ziqi, who can grace a drawing room and manage a kitchen, are rare in society today.
"Uncle!" Just as Fang Yi was admiring her, Cai Cai’s voice came.
Xia Ziqi, who had been intently cooking, turned around and saw Fang Yi at the kitchen door, smiling and said, "You’re back."
For some reason, Fang Yi’s heart was heavily struck, rippling as if moved.
"Just sit in the living room for a while; after this dish is ready, I’ll cook one more and we can eat," Xia Ziqi said with a smile.
"It’s hard on you," Fang Yi said softly.
Xia Ziqi laughed, "It’s nothing; I’m used to it."
Fang Yi nodded, said nothing more, and decided to wash his hands first.
Just as Fang Yi entered the kitchen and turned on the tap, suddenly, Xia Ziqi’s slippers slipped and she fell backward.
Behind her was the kitchen counter and hitting it would certainly cause serious injury. Instantly, Fang Yi rushed forward and caught Xia Ziqi’s slender waist, pulling her close to his body, thus preventing a tragedy.
(Late night first update! Sigh, please vote and leave a message, thank you!)