Being forced to grow like a pig? But I'm immune to the consequences!

Meanwhile, in the private room downstairs.

Liu Zhen and his group were drinking and chatting, creating a lively atmosphere.

Everyone drank and chatted, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

However, Liu Zhen was somewhat disdainful of Xu Fei's performance—that Xu Fei was acting like he had something wrong with himself, sitting there with an air of superiority, acting like some important person.

Fortunately, no one paid any attention to him.

At this moment, Liu Zhen stood up, raised his glass, and said with a big smile, "Come on, let me toast everyone! Let's work together and help each other on the training field. After these two months of training, who knows where we'll be assigned? We'll have someone to look after us then."

Everyone gave him face and raised their glasses.

But Xu Fei deliberately held the cup up exceptionally high.

Liu Zhen glanced at it, a cold smile playing on his lips. Others raising their glasses was an unconscious gesture, which he didn't mind. But Xu Fei's action was clearly deliberate—what did he mean? Was he showing off his superiority?

What an idiot.

After clinking glasses, everyone continued drinking and eating.

On the other side of the table, Ning Yi deliberately sat next to Iris. From initial awkwardness to now chatting happily, it had only taken half an hour. She would occasionally lean close to Iris's ear to chat and laugh, and sometimes even playfully punch her chest in feigned shyness.

Liu Zhen saw all of this and his gaze lingered on Ning Yi for a few more seconds.

This woman is no ordinary person.

Although she was Xu Fei's friend, in Liu Zhen's opinion, Ning Yi was much more sophisticated than Xu Fei.

Look at the situation now—how many people are chatting with Xu Fei? That guy just sits there pretending to be something, acting all high and mighty, like he's some big shot watching people mess around below.

He had heard that Xu Fei had come from the outer city before, and that he was only able to gain a foothold because he had an older brother in the inner city. He didn't know what was so arrogant about such a person.

Perhaps it's because the less you have, the more you have to pretend? Liu Zhen also saw through Xu Fei's little scheme.

However, he didn't care. Being able to see it was one thing, but exposing it was another.

He doesn't have time to waste on someone like Xu Fei.

At this point, someone asked, "By the way, have you heard about the job assignments after these two months of training? How will they be assigned?"

Upon hearing this, no one responded.

At this moment, Ning Yi suddenly chimed in, "I've heard some things. Apparently, job assignments are linked to ability. Those with strong abilities can choose for themselves, while those with average abilities can only wait to be assigned. However, there should be other ways to get things done—if anyone has connections, they can try to smooth things over with the martial arts academy."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Ning Yi with a different expression.

This girl isn't just a pretty face; she's actually quite capable—at least she's very good at gathering information.

At this moment, Ning Yi's face was slightly flushed from the alcohol, making her even more captivating. Some other thoughts inevitably arose in the minds of the others.

Unfortunately, Ning Yi was seated with Xu Fei to his left and Iris to his right. Even if others wanted to, they wouldn't have the chance.

Moreover, although Ning Yi appeared drunk, she was actually quite sober. She only joked and laughed with Iris, and only "threw herself into Iris's arms."

Xu Fei, standing to the side, looked increasingly grim.

Ning Yi clearly only got into this dinner party because of him. But now? She's throwing herself at Iris, completely ignoring him!

He felt extremely frustrated.

How could he not have feelings for Ning Yi? It's just that Ning Yi has always kept her distance from them, remaining aloof. He's still thinking about how to get her.

And now, she's being so proactive with Ellis, someone she just met!

Xu Fei felt as if something was blocking his heart, making him feel suffocated.

The others also had their own thoughts at this moment. Amidst the clinking of glasses, they were subtly probing each other's family backgrounds, assessing whether the other was worth befriending, and whether they could help each other in the future.

And so, with everyone lost in their own thoughts, the dinner party gradually drew to a close.

After Liu Zhen paid the bill, everyone got up and walked out.

As he reached the door, Liu Zhen subconsciously turned around and glanced upstairs.

That direction leads to the observation deck.

Wu Sheng and Cheng Mingyuan should still be there at this moment.

He looked away without saying anything.

The group arrived at the roadside, ready to hail a taxi back to the Martial Arts Academy.

When they arrived, Ning Yi and Xu Fei rode in the same car.

But now—Ning Yi and Iris are exchanging glances, clearly intending to take a taxi alone.

Xu Fei figured it out.

But he didn't pretend to be stupid or try to play the clown. He just sullenly hailed a taxi and left first.

Immediately afterwards, Ning Yi and Iris also got into a car.

The two sat side by side in the back seat.

Ning Yi's face was flushed, and her beautiful hair was gently swaying in the evening breeze, making her look exceptionally captivating. Whether it was due to the wine or something else, her body shifted restlessly, alluringly.

Ellis's mouth watered at the sight.

He subtly reached out and wrapped his arms around Ning Yi's waist from behind.

Ning Yi's body trembled slightly, but she did not resist.

He subtly reached out and wrapped his arms around Ning Yi's waist from behind.

Ning Yi's body trembled slightly, but she did not resist.

Ellis grew bolder. He leaned in and tried to kiss her.

Ning Yi tilted her head, pushed him away, and said with a hint of coquettishness, "What are you doing? We're still in the car."

Ellis grinned mischievously, "So what if we're in the car? I like you, will you be my girlfriend?"

Ning Yi feigned shyness: "We've only known each other for a short time, how can I become your girlfriend right away?"

Ellis laughed even louder. Without another word, he kissed Ning Yi's lips directly.

Ning Yi offered a token resistance, and then the two kissed passionately.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Iris, panting, said to the driver, "Let's not go to the Martial Arts Academy, let's go somewhere else—to the Queen Hotel."

His voice was filled with an irrepressible desire.

Upon hearing this, Ning Yi immediately sobered up a bit and hurriedly said, "No! Let's go back to the Martial Academy!"

Ellis looked at her, somewhat displeased: "What's wrong, honey?"

Ning Yi said, "What are you doing? I haven't even said what I want to do with you yet. Besides, how can we not go back to the Martial Academy? There are rules; we have to go back."

Ellis dismissed it: "What's the big deal? Just tell the instructor."

"No way!" Ning Yi said firmly. "I have to go back to the Martial Academy."

Ellis had no choice but to suppress the flutter in her heart and nodded, "Okay, baby, I'll do as you say."

But he clearly looked displeased and uninterested.

Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of the Martial Arts Academy.

The two got off the car.

Ning Yi leaned close to Elizabeth's ear and whispered, "Darling, don't be anxious. I'm not going to run away, what are you worried about?"

As she spoke, she took the initiative to kiss Ellis's lips.

That kiss was tender and passionate.

The displeasure on Ellis's face vanished instantly.

Ning Yi let go of him, turned around and walked towards the dormitory without looking back.

Ellis stood there, watching her retreating figure, and murmured to herself:

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Just then, another car stopped in front of the Martial Arts Academy.

Xu Fei got out of the car and happened to see Ning Yi and Iris kissing.

He stood there, stunned, his face ashen.

He'd known Ning Yi for so long, yet they'd never even held hands. But this Iris, they'd only known each other for a day, and they were already embracing and kissing!

He felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart, a mixture of bitterness and pain, yet he could only watch helplessly.

Xu Fei gritted his teeth, turned around and walked towards the dormitory, his back view looking lonely and disheveled.