Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

as the title

I wrote half of it, but it didn't feel right, so I deleted it. I'm taking a day off today; I need to think about how to write a movie theater scene that's exciting enough in this situation.

Chapter 353 Patience

Lu Mingfei stood by the window on the third floor of the senior high school building of Shilan Middle School, silently looking at the towering buildings in the steel jungle in the distance.

With only three months left until the college entrance examination, a palpable sense of gloom hangs over the entire senior high school building of Shilan Middle School.

Despite Shilan being known as an elite high school, only a handful of students receive university admission offers from overseas universities each year. Most students, including Zhao Menghua, who is hailed as the second Chu Zihang, still have to work hard and study for exams.

Lu Mingfei hadn't had a proper academic class in over a decade, and he'd almost forgotten what trigonometric functions were.

To be honest, he felt that he had become smarter, and if he studied hard, it was not impossible for him to get into a top university.

However, as soon as he sat down at his desk, his laziness kicked in. There was no way to stop him without pressure, so he simply lay down.

Most of his classmates were speechless at his lazy appearance, and they all secretly despised him.

However, no one was prepared to condemn him or make him suddenly realize his mistakes, for the simple reason that it wasn't worth it.

Lu Mingfei was already so unlucky that even the teachers couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him, but today he was so unlucky that just looking at him felt like his spirit was being polluted.

Lu Mingfei simply felt it was meaningless. Everyone else was drunk while he was sober. He had traveled to different worlds, encountered dragons, and even witnessed the apocalypse, yet everyone was here doing practice problems. This huge sense of disconnect made him feel like he had been dreaming all along.

The bell for recess exercises finally rang, and the whole class breathed a sigh of relief. Some lay down to catch up on sleep, some raced against time, and others rushed to the convenience store to grab grilled sausages.

Lu Mingfei couldn't sleep. As a director of the literary society, he also had to collect movie ticket money and register it. He had to see things through to the end.

The young lady casually pulled out several large bills from her pink Hello Kitty wallet. As a wealthy second-generation heiress, she bought everyone's Coke and popcorn, showing her extravagance.

"It's up to you guys now. Don't mess things up for this last event." Little Fairy waved her hand.

"Little Fairy is so generous!" The Xu brothers, Xu Miaomiao and Xu Yanyan, immediately chimed in, saying nice things that everyone likes, since not everyone is a simpleton like Lu Mingfei.

Although the two brothers were both quite chubby, they were still a step above Lu Mingfei, who was at the bottom of the class hierarchy. They were very skilled at flattering Su Xiaoqiang, sucking up to Zhao Menghua, praising Chen Wenwen, and taking the opportunity to put down Lu Mingfei.

"Are you two going to pay or not? Hurry up," Lu Mingfei urged, as the two brothers were blocking everyone else's way.

Xu Miaomiao was surprised that Lu Mingfei dared to speak like that, and she gave him a cold look, but then she swallowed her anger as if she had thought of something.

"Count it out, this is for the three of us, including the boss." Xu Yanyan put the money on the table.

Lu Mingfei didn't bother with the complicated emotions of the two people and quickly counted the money and registered it.

"Oh right, the boss said not to forget about the closing remarks," Xu Miaomiao casually reminded her at the end.

Lu Mingfei nodded; it was the last time anyway.

However, as soon as Xu Miaomiao and Xu Yanyan turned around, they revealed sly smiles and gave Zhao Menghua an OK sign.

"What are you doing?" Although Lu Mingfei didn't look up, he still noticed the two's little movements, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

After getting through the day, he and Chen Wenwen went to the movie theater and booked seats. They rushed home before dark. Lu Mingfei felt that Chen Wenwen seemed to have something to say to him, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

When I got back and turned on my computer, there was still no change. The countdown timer in the corner of my eye was still at zero. I called out to Lu Mingze again, but there was still no response.

He scratched his head, sighed, and sat there blankly watching the computer screen go from blue sky and green grass to blackout.

He couldn't help but slump onto the table, letting out a long, stale breath, looking like a little dog abandoned by the whole world, dejected and crestfallen.

Waiting is always a agonizing thing, but the most agonizing thing in the world is not even knowing whether the waiting is meaningful.

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"Mingfei, this piece of meat is stewed until it's very tender." Auntie put a piece of braised pork on Lu Mingfei's plate, her face beaming with a smile that narrowed into a slit.

Perhaps it was because Auntie suddenly had an epiphany in her bedroom yesterday, that her attitude towards Lu Mingfei has improved considerably today.

In short, they wanted Lu Mingfei to go there and talk to his parents, whom he seemed to never see again, to get Lu Mingze to study in the United States as well, under the guise of "like father, like son, like brothers in arms."

Lu Mingfei thought to himself that if he could really squeeze a person in there, he would definitely agree with both hands and feet. At least Lu Mingze's size could fill the gap between the dragons' teeth.

Lu Mingze naturally resisted this and firmly expressed his contempt for such nepotism.

Lu Mingfei knew perfectly well that Lu Mingze was resentful about his stroke of good luck. After being unlucky for so long, he suddenly rose to the top. Anyone would find this kind of fall unbearable.

Lu Mingfei remained silent. At a time like this, saying anything would only add fuel to the fire and make things worse.

Seeing that Lu Mingfei didn't respond, and Lu Mingze talked back, the aunt ordered Lu Mingfei, who had finished eating, to go out and buy breakfast milk. As soon as Lu Mingfei went out, the shrew's roar completely erupted.

Come to think of it, the reason the two of them quarreled was actually because of him. Lu Mingfei felt a little guilty for some reason, so he went to the secret base on the rooftop to kill time.

Night fell over the city, and every time he arrived here before, he felt like lying on the ground and being lazy.

Just like right now, Lu Mingfei actually has a strong urge to fly, but considering that tomorrow's morning news in the city will not include reports with words like ET, third kind of contact, or UFO, he can only suppress this urge.

Moreover, he is constantly under surveillance. If he were to reveal his wings and be mistaken for some kind of dragon, the entire neighborhood would likely be surrounded by people from Kassel College within half an hour.

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"Boss, why do I always feel like Lu Mingfei has a constipated look on his face?" Su Enxi couldn't help but complain while eating a potato chip, watching Lu Mingfei looking bored on the monitor.

"How can a monster that roars across the world not be constipated if it forces itself to be confined to the ventilation ducts of a bunch of air conditioners?" The man called the boss looked at Lu Mingfei, who was lounging on the rooftop, feeling melancholy, and shook his head helplessly.

"All the splendor in this life is destined to be repaid with loneliness, but it doesn't matter, you won't have the chance to lament your youth anymore."

Chapter 354 Helicopters

In the theater's restroom, Lu Mingfei put down his phone, turned on the tap, wet his hands, and gently patted his face.

Cold water kept flowing from the tap, and the students' laughter and footsteps in the theater corridor sounded as if they were drowned out by the water.

Since the cat avatar named Nono went offline the day before yesterday, there seems to be absolutely no activity from Kassel College these past two days.

Lu Mingfei originally wanted to raise the price on the spot. He had shown enough value that day, so he wondered if he could force the principal named Angers to take him to see the so-called mysterious project and confirm his parents' situation.

Unfortunately, the other party was more composed than he had imagined. Apart from Nono initially being a little impatient and taking it upon herself to contact him, there was no follow-up at all.

This suggests that either his parents are already dead, or the secret plan is so secret that it's impossible to believe it.

Neither of these possibilities is good news; he can only hope to get a clue if he gets into Kassel College first.

Today, however, there's a way to back down gracefully.

"Lu Mingfei, what are you doing?" Zhao Menghua suddenly asked tentatively from behind, as he had just entered the restroom.

"What is it?" Lu Mingfei looked up at the mirror in front of him. Zhao Menghua, dressed smartly, was standing behind him.

"Here are your clothes, change into them when you give your speech." Zhao Menghua handed him a bag. "Chen Wenwen said to be more formal when giving the speech."

Lu Mingfei glanced at his slightly grayish T-shirt and then at the Korean-style single-breasted suit in Zhao Menghua's hand.

"That wouldn't be right. You're the vice president, how could I steal your thunder?" Lu Mingfei scratched his head and declined.

You think you can steal my thunder?

Zhao Menghua almost burst out laughing. Today he was wearing a handmade Italian suit, while this mass-produced, cheap stuff wasn't even worth as much as one of his buttons.

"It's alright, that's your skill." Zhao Menghua suppressed a laugh and pretended to be magnanimous as he said, "Hurry up, don't keep everyone waiting."

After saying that, he put the suit jacket, which was in a bag, on the sink, put on his shiny calfskin shoes, and turned to leave the restroom.

What was Zhao Menghua planning? He had actually overheard their conversation when he arrived at the cinema early that morning.

To be honest, he really couldn't understand why anyone would do something so harmful to others and themselves.

He was indeed unlucky in the past, but being unlucky and being bullied for no reason are two completely different things.

He always remembers kindness shown to him and harbors grudges against him.

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In the small screening room, a dozen or so members of the literary society had already taken up good spots, drinking cola, eating popcorn, and chatting about tonight, tomorrow, and their future after graduation.

When Zhao Menghua appeared in a suit and tie, he immediately attracted everyone's attention. Of course, this was not because he had become the muse of the literary society, who was popular with both men and women, but because he was followed by Xu Yanyan and Xu Miaomiao, two round-faced henchmen.

Both men were dressed in suits and ties, and even had slicked-back hair. The two conspicuous green leaves successfully set off the flower-like figure of Zhao Menghua.

"So cool!"

The students showered him with praise, and Zhao Menghua felt a surge of pride.

Su Xiaoqiang was unaware of what had happened, but Zhao Menghua was dressed so formally today, there was a high probability that something was about to happen, and a sense of anticipation rose in her heart.

Just as she was lost in thought, all the laughter around her suddenly stopped as if it had been paused.

"Are you kidding me?"

"Depend on!"

Am I dreaming?

Su Xiaoqiang had no idea what was going on. She just followed the gazes of her classmates and couldn't help but widen her eyes as well.

Jeans and a white shirt—a potentially disastrous combination—yet they created an indescribable visual impact. Even Zhao Menghua, for a moment, began to question the meaning of life.

No? Really?

The same question also surfaced in Su Xiaoqiang's mind.

The visitor was Lu Mingfei; he wasn't wearing a suit, but only a shirt.

Logically speaking, Lu Mingfei, who is as thin as a monkey, would usually wear a loose shirt, but for some reason, he looked unusually upright in it today.

But that's not the point. The key is Lu Mingfei's aura. His usual pathetic demeanor was completely gone, replaced by an indescribable, authoritative presence befitting a superior.

Su Xiaoqiang had seen a similar aura in her father, but compared to Lu Mingfei now, it was utterly weak.

Not just him, but most of the members of the literary society suddenly felt incredibly inadequate.

Can anyone tell them what exactly happened?

Lu Mingfei walked towards the first row, his height of 1.7 meters giving him the imposing presence of someone who was 3 meters tall.

Clothes can certainly enhance one's appearance, but one's aura is something one is born with.

He only revealed a small part of his true nature.

The difference in life level instantly overwhelmed all external conditions.

"Hasn't it started yet?" Lu Mingfei sat down in the first row.

"Soon." Zhao Menghua swallowed, but after saying that, he suddenly felt very angry, as if he had been stabbed hard by something.

"Hurry up," Lu Mingfei urged with a smile.

It was that smile that made Zhao Menghua immediately realize that Lu Mingfei knew everything. Although he didn't know which classmate had leaked the information, it was too late to say anything now. The die was cast.

If he succeeds, he can still turn the tide.

A sudden burst of bright light illuminated the entire stage, and white light shone from above Lu Mingfei's head at the back of the theater, illuminating the white screen.

A name and two English words were projected onto the screen in the theater.

Chen Wenwen, Love You

Holding the prepared roses, Zhao Menghua jumped onto the stage, while Xu Yanyan and Xu Miaomiao became the two "o" characters.

Zhao Menghua talked a lot, and finally Chen Wenwen seemed to glance in Lu Mingfei's direction before shyly throwing herself into his arms.

Everyone applauded. It seems that everyone except Lu Mingfei, Su Xiaoqiang, and Chen Wenwen already knew about Zhao Menghua's plan for today. Even Chen Wenwen had a premonition, otherwise she wouldn't have come to book the room herself.

Zhao Menghua, holding Chen Wenwen, looked at Lu Mingfei triumphantly. No matter what crazy thing the other party had done today, he was the real winner in life.

Lu Mingfei's figure had long since disappeared from the first row, and for a moment, no one could be found.

The usually proud Su Xiaoqiang burst into tears.

She covered her face, trying to escape, but a figure was already blocking her way at the door.

"Lu Mingfei, what are you doing?" Su Xiaoqiang cried out.

"Little fairy, it's time for you to open your eyes and see the world." Lu Mingfei said arrogantly, uttering words he himself couldn't understand, before forcefully pushing open the door.

A mighty wind suddenly rushed in, and the roar of the storm exploded over the theater. The massive noise was like seawater pouring in, making people's eardrums vibrate wildly.

Everyone covered their ears and rushed out, shouting, trying to figure out what had happened.

But when they reached the door, they saw only a black helicopter circling overhead. It exuded a sense of destiny and solemnity, making them hold their breath and dare not utter a word.

Suddenly, the helicopter's lights shone on the open ground, and then a rope ladder descended. Everyone could see who was standing in the light, and they were all incredulous but speechless.

It wasn't until Lu Mingfei climbed the rope ladder and the helicopter completely disappeared into the night sky that he exclaimed in surprise as if waking from a dream.