Lu Mingfei: What? They're all real!

Lu Mingfei was somewhat moved. It seemed that this ancient Chinese philosophy had not influenced his international friends in the Western Hemisphere at all; he had simply been judging them by his own petty standards.

"However, we still need to discuss other matters," Caesar added.

This is truly the practice of "courtesy before force"!

Lu Mingfei exclaimed, "I knew it! What man would tolerate that kind of criticism!"

At this moment, Zero stepped forward to answer for Lu Mingfei. She seemed quite emotional, and although her face was expressionless, from Lu Mingfei's perspective, this was already considered a rather emotional display.

“No need, there’s nothing to talk about,” she said. “He just happened to help Chen Motong out of kindness; there’s nothing else going on, and certainly no personal relationship involved—”

Zero rarely speaks so much at once, but now she seems to want to continue.

That day, without realizing it, Xia Mi rushed ahead and confronted the other girls, which already made Ling very indignant... as if that girl and Lu Mingfei had some kind of special relationship.

Not to mention that the photo, which looked like a confrontation, was uploaded to the forum, and everyone was discussing the close relationship between the two freshmen S-class and A-class from the same country, betting on when they would go public with their relationship—it wasn't even about when they would get together, everyone assumed that they had already confirmed their relationship, and the betting on this easily reached the $100,000 mark... Meanwhile, a certain "Miss Zero" became an ignored passerby.

Therefore, she absolutely cannot remain silent now.

Caesar burst into laughter unexpectedly, as if he had not anticipated the topic would veer in this direction. He waved his hand at just the right moment to indicate that this was not his intention.

"Rumors won't affect me, and I don't think Nuonuo is that kind of girl. I know her very well." He straightened his chest, his confidence almost overflowing. "I'm not the kind of person who would believe such things, so you can rest assured that this won't affect our friendship."

There's absolutely no friendship between us, okay? This is the first time we've even met! Lu Mingfei really wanted to shout that out loud.

"That would be best," Ling muttered to himself as he retreated to the back.

"I'm inviting you to join the student council." Caesar's personality seemed straightforward; after a brief pause, he formally extended the invitation.

He stretched out his hand, making a gesture that Lu Mingfei recognized all too well, a gesture reminiscent of the god Lü Meng. "You easily defeated Susie and the Lionheart Society members, fully proving your strength. You are undoubtedly a unique talent among the freshmen. Now, I sincerely invite you to join the student council and become a true elite."

This was actually a bit arrogant. Lu Mingfei really wanted to say, does not joining you mean you are not a "real" elite? But he thought that according to the personality of the young nobleman in front of him, he would definitely nod and say "yes" with his head held high.

Caesar seems to be an overconfident person.

Caesar's divine hand was still outstretched in the air, but there was no response for a long time. However, he did not feel annoyed at all and just waited quietly... Perhaps all leaders are like this. When they visit Zhuge Liang three times, they have to show their magnanimity. Lu Mingfei murmured to himself.

"Of course, you can refuse." Caesar waited for a long time, then suddenly chuckled briefly, his tone inexplicably threatening.

“Okay, I refuse.” Lu Mingfei accepted the answer without any pressure.

Caesar paused for a moment, and finally a normal human expression appeared on his face. He had not expected such a straightforward refusal to answer.

"So you've already made up your mind to side with Chu Zihang?" he asked. "Is it because of...our shared hometown?"

It sounded a bit odd coming from a blond guy using the rustic term "fellow villager."

“It has nothing to do with that. We’re even alumni.” Lu Mingfei shook his head.

"Oh, so it's because of our alumni friendship." Caesar nodded, a hint of naivety in his voice. "Of course, that's fine too. I look forward to excellent friends, and of course, I also look forward to powerful enemies."

Brother, please don't put friends and enemies in opposing contexts, it's like you're actually threatening someone!

“I already said it has nothing to do with this.” Lu Mingfei couldn’t help but feel exhausted. “I don’t want to join any clubs. Most Chinese students don’t care about these things, like student unions or fraternities. I’d rather join the anime club, at least there are girls to watch.”

“The anime club can form such a department.” Caesar thought this was probably some kind of condition offered by Lu Mingfei and began to bargain. “Moreover, we can transfer girls from the dance troupe to supplement this department, and you will serve as the head of the department.”

Lu Mingfei suddenly felt that the girl who had been holding him had become much stronger. His muscles were already sore, and now he felt even worse.

“Besides that, there are other parts. We can also form a literary society, which you might be interested in.” Caesar thought his condition had worked and continued, “I’ve seen your profile. You like hanging out with girls in the literary society, which is great. We can use this to change the atmosphere of the student council and add some literary elements. Many of the girls in the dance troupe also come from scholarly families… A beautiful girls’ reading club, hmm, that’s a good idea.”

"Is everyone in your college a doxxing maniac? Don't read out such private information in public!"

Lu Mingfei felt the girl's embrace behind him growing stronger and stronger, and couldn't help but let out a sound of anger.

He hates this place that treats privacy as nothing!

Chapter 60 How about we mention the two cases of milk?

“It has nothing to do with any of that. I’ve already said I don’t like these clubs.” Lu Mingfei could only formally express his thoughts. “I didn’t come to the academy for these things, and I won’t join Chu Zihang’s clubs. Just treat me like a stranger.”

Caesar was clearly surprised, as if he had never met anyone who wasn't interested in joining a club.

But Lu Mingfei really didn't like these clubs. He only joined the literature club because of Chen Wenwen's invitation. Although he always felt lonely, he sometimes enjoyed the solitude of being alone. The positive effect of loneliness is freedom, and he also liked freedom very much.

Freedom is a gift from the world to him.

The girl behind him, who had been tense, finally relaxed a bit, at least she stopped using the advanced choke technique on him.

Caesar remained silent for a long time before finally accepting reality. He took a deep breath and cast everything into the void.

"Regardless, I am very grateful to you. Whether you change your mind and decide to join the student council or want to join the Lionheart Society, I wish you all the best." The man smiled openly and honestly. Even though his words still carried a hint of threat, no one looking at his face would feel that there was anything despicable about them.

"Blessings, blessings." Lu Mingfei nodded repeatedly, eager to finish the conversation.

"Oh, right—"

Caesar then untied the long, black object from his waist, pulled back the cloth covering it, revealing a slender Japanese sword.

Lu Mingfei's heart leaped into his throat. He really didn't want to fight right now; his muscles felt like they were about to burst from pain... This academy wasn't just a place where fights only happened on some "Free Day," right? It was a death academy where you'd start a duel just by walking down the street if you didn't like someone!

“This is Chu Zihang’s knife. Please give it to him,” Caesar said. “We made a bet in the battle. He readily admitted defeat, but I do not accept victory, so I should not accept the spoils.”

He is indeed an upright and honest person.

"Wouldn't it be better if you gave it to him yourself?"

Lu Mingfei didn't want to face the man on this side, but he also didn't want to face Chu Zihang on the other side. This man might just be a grudge without any basis, but that man was a real grudge for causing someone to lose the competition...

“He would feel humiliated, and I don’t want to humiliate him,” Caesar said. “He is a respectable opponent, and we should have a fair and square duel between men, a battle without any other factors.”

Am I that other factor...? Lu Mingfei muttered to himself. He admitted that he was petty, and he just felt that Mr. Caesar was implying something.

"Alright." Lu Mingfei finally decided to accept the task.

“Thank you.” Caesar extended his hand again. “For an elite like you, the student council’s door is always open. If you change your mind, you are welcome to come to me anytime. Of course, you are also welcome to visit.”

"Uh... okay."

Lu Mingfei had no idea just how astonishing his "feat" was that it could make such a young master so calm. He smiled awkwardly, said goodbye one last time, and then hurriedly left.

……

“Actually, choosing to join the student council is a good choice,” Zero said suddenly, sitting across from him.

"Why do you seem so resistant?" Lu Mingfei asked vaguely.

He ate somewhat ungracefully, but he was truly starving. The girl sitting opposite him watched him quietly, occasionally passing him food from her plate.

“Although the pretty girl reading club is terrible, the idea of ​​joining a club is good.” Zero said, lowering her head. “This school is full of struggles, which can avoid a lot of trouble.”

"Is Kassel some kind of mafia stronghold?" Lu Mingfei angrily retorted.

He waved his hand indignantly, expressing his determination to fight against the forces of evil.

However, for him, the more important reason was that he didn't want to stay here any longer. He hadn't forgotten his important purpose—he was here to find someone!

Although many things have happened from the beginning and more are expected to happen in the future, Lu Mingfei always remembers his desire to find someone. Everything else is just a result of being pushed along by the waves. He promises that if he finds the person he is looking for, he will drop out of school immediately and leave this terrible place.

Of course, the substantial scholarship is also very important; we need to find a way to get it first.

We'll see how things go then, and call on Miss Xia Mi to run away too, if she's already achieved her goal... As things stand, she's still a good... dragon.

Lu Mingfei now has a clear understanding of himself. One of the welcome slogans for new students in Kassel is "Live in the same world as your own kind," but he is fully aware of himself. Even among these weirdos, he is definitely an anomaly. Please! They are dragon slayers! How can he spend his days with these guys?

But on the other hand, asking Caesar for help in finding someone isn't necessarily a bad thing... Lu Mingfei began to seriously consider the feasibility of "finding someone".

“Then what about the Lionheart Society?” Zero enthusiastically considered another option for him.

"Forget it, I think the student council is better. At least the student council has pretty girls... uh, I mean, lots of extracurricular activities. The Lionheart Society sounds like a yakuza organization, and I just injured their vice president. It doesn't seem right no matter how you look at it." Lu Mingfei shook his head again.

"Oh." Zero nodded silently.

"And you?" Lu Mingfei asked, showing interest in the girl's thoughts. "Do you have any clubs you'd like to join?"

"No." Zero shook his head.

"That's good, keeping a low profile is a good thing."

Lu Mingfei wholeheartedly agreed, feeling joy at having reached a consensus with the girl.

Zero wasn't so happy now; she couldn't help but blame herself... It was such a good opportunity; all she had to do was say, "Wherever you go, I'll go," which would have been a great chance to increase her favorability...

Zero hates her own mouth that can't speak.

"Hey!" Lu Mingfei suddenly slapped his thigh.

The girl's heart immediately warmed with concern, and she listened expectantly.

“We can go see that girl, Su, Susie… Yes, this is a good opportunity to ease tensions, and the gift is ready…” Lu Mingfei glanced at the knife beside him.

Then he continued to think deeply, "But I should bring something else... What should I bring when visiting a patient? How about a case of milk? That's what my uncle told me when he took me to see his colleague before. I don't know if this is common practice here in America, but they are both Chinese... I should bring two cases; it will seem more sincere..."

Zero's heart sank back into her stomach. She thought it was something else entirely; it turned out they were just considering visiting the wounded.

wrong!

She suddenly recalled her social research on Chinese customs... Isn't visiting a patient together the perfect occasion to showcase a couple's relationship?

In such situations, as long as two people stand together and appear at the bedside at the same time, even if they don't say anything or just hold hands and lean on each other, others will assume the same thing.

The girl once again unleashed her super brain, immersing herself in obscure research findings that only she herself could understand.

"go with!"

Ling nodded heavily, exuding a seriousness as if he were about to go to the battlefield.

Lu Mingfei suddenly had a bad feeling...

Chapter 61 I'm Actually Just a Lazy Dog

Standing in front of the small window of the medical room, Lu Mingfei saw Chu Zihang peeling a round apple, with a girl lying opposite him whose eyes were sparkling. Lu Mingfei's heart tightened. It seemed that the deep friendship between the president and vice president of the Lionheart Society was indeed true.

In Lu Mingfei's mind, Zhao Menghua was already the number one hateful enemy. He was rich and powerful, and his studies were also good. If he had to say, his appearance was also excellent. But even such a person could only be labeled as "the second Chu Zihang". And most importantly, in Shilan Middle School, no one thought that this second person had the possibility of surpassing the first.

So in the past, Lu Mingfei would always secretly wonder what kind of person Chu Zihang would be.

Now Lu Mingfei witnessed that this was a serious person who could argue with an apple. Chu Zihang lightly peeled off the last bit of red peel from the apple and gently wiped it on the white paper next to him that held the peel. He was meticulous. Now the apple was completely peeled and round.

If Lu Mingfei were to do it himself, the apple would definitely end up looking like a dog chewed on it—he meant it, he would definitely bite into the parts he couldn't reach.

Chu Zihang offered the apple he was holding. The girl was flattered and stretched out both hands, but her body lost its support. Perhaps she was also suffering from muscle soreness like Lu Mingfei, because she grimaced and cried out. Chu Zihang immediately stood up from his chair, took two steps forward, and moved closer to the girl. He actually seemed like a gentle person, and if only he could show even a little bit of expression on his face...

The girl looked so shy that she couldn't contain herself and looked away, only to meet Lu Mingfei standing at the door.

Lu Mingfei could no longer continue his "spying" behavior. He pushed open the door and walked straight into the ward.

Chu Zihang turned his head and suddenly raised the fruit knife in his hand. However, before Lu Mingfei could utter any exclamation, he tore off a piece of paper, carefully wiped the blade, and then tossed the knife aside, as if it were some kind of courtesy before entertaining a guest.

"Lu Mingfei." He called out Lu Mingfei's name accurately.

In fact, Lu Mingfei should be a little surprised that the national idol of Shilan Middle School actually remembered his name. This is something he should feel honored about. He believes that if Chu Zihang had called out the name "Lu Mingze", his cousin Lu Mingze might not have been able to sleep for several nights.

But now the situation is different; he only feels a chill down his back.

"Hey, hehe..." Lu Mingfei laughed embarrassedly, first stepping aside to make room a little, handing the stage over to Zero.

Ling was like someone who had stormed a supermarket. She was carrying a full load of things in her hands and on her back, and she wouldn't let Lu Mingfei help her at all. She walked into the room, dumped the things out, and started speaking well of Lu Mingfei in polite language that she didn't know where she had learned it from—most likely from TV. Lu Mingfei vaguely remembered that the housewives in the soap operas that his aunt liked to watch spoke in this way.

Susie, lying in the hospital bed, was stunned. Before she could react, her bedside was already covered with gifts, from milk to milk powder, from fruit baskets to flowers. Everyone from the Lionheart Club had actually come to visit her, but none of them brought any gifts. Susie suddenly had the illusion that she was still in China.

However, this did not affect Chu Zihang's state of mind at all. He ignored the other events that were happening and only stared at the boy in front of him.

"Are your eyes alright?" Chu Zihang asked, his tone making Lu Mingfei feel a sense of concern. Chu Zihang said, "I heard from Susie that your eyes were bleeding badly at the time, and she felt very guilty about it."

What a kind person he is!

Lu Mingfei felt a weight lift from his heart instantly. He thought to himself, "No wonder he's a national idol; his words are so heartwarming... He really is a true fellow villager! What a generous person!"

"I'm fine!" Lu Mingfei blinked hard to show that he was completely alright.

"That's good. I apologize to you on her behalf. 'Freedom Day' is a traditional event, but it shouldn't affect innocent people." Chu Zihang spoke in a businesslike manner, saying the kind of things he would only say when speaking on stage.

“It’s alright…” Lu Mingfei looked at the girl who had been harassed across the man in front of him, and gave the prepared explanation, “I only found out afterward. I don’t know why, they seemed to say it was some kind of bloodline fluctuation. I’m really sorry for hurting your girlfriend…”

The girl on the hospital bed suddenly made a strange sound, then abruptly burrowed into the blankets. After five seconds, when no sound was heard from Chu Zihang, she made a kicking sound... She did seem to be fine.

Zero continued to harass the girl with a blank expression.

"In short, it's our problem," Chu Zihang added.

His face was expressionless, but from Lu Mingfei's perspective, this was somewhat different from Zero. Zero was a girl with a rich inner world, but she didn't show it on her face. Chu Zihang, however, was probably born with a blank expression...

“I invite you to join the Lionheart Society,” Chu Zihang continued.