Lu Mingfei: What? They're all real!

【Lu Mingfei, I'm so glad you made this choice. I've said before that whether you're my enemy or my friend, it's a happy thing. I look forward to your performance.】

Also, I actually wanted to tell you in person, but the Lionheart tradition holds that lords shouldn't meet too often, so I can only communicate by letter.

The signature was "Chu Zihang" in Chinese.

It was indeed a challenge... Lu Mingfei wailed inwardly. He felt as if he had become the Great Emperor of Wu sitting in Jiangdong. This was a message from King Wu of Wei: "I now command an army of 800,000 and am about to hunt with you in Wu."

"Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you again." Lancelot had been completely trained by Fingel. He liked the way he said it and the sense of ceremony. After bowing solemnly, he turned and left the dormitory.

Lu Mingfei waved sullenly, and only breathed a sigh of relief after the man closed the door and disappeared from sight.

But soon after, new students barged into the dormitory again.

"Are your student council and the Lionheart Society always inseparable?" Lu Mingfei gritted his teeth. "Like a pair of star-crossed lovers, why does the other always have to come knocking on the door every time one of them arrives?"

"Oh, aren't you welcome?" A girl was standing at the door. She had walked in with a smile, but now she froze on the spot.

It's Chen Motong.

Fingel, who had just been spouting nonsense without a care in the world, now completely shut his mouth, pretending to be invisible and refusing to look in his direction. He had just told Lu Mingfei yesterday about the women in this academy he absolutely must not have designs on, and now one of them had come knocking on his door. Fingel was only glad that he was still dressed, otherwise he guessed he would have been going scuba diving in the lake that night.

“No.” Lu Mingfei shook his head, gave up his chair, and returned to his bed.

The girl thawed from her frozen state, and a smile reappeared on her face. She seemed to care a lot about Lu Mingfei's attitude, but she also seemed to be just a friend who came to visit him.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Lu Mingfei asked.

He didn't really want to talk to the girl, not because he disliked her, but because there was a guy here who was all ears and ready to make up news.

"Congratulations!" The girl was completely at ease and sat down in the chair that Lu Mingfei had just been sitting in. She pulled up the chair and sat facing him, winking at him.

She said, "You are now a true rising star, amazing! The name of your organization already surpasses the Lionheart Society and the Student Council. No one will be more glorious than you for the next hundred years. Keep it up and strive to leave this name in the history books!"

"It's just the principal acting recklessly," Lu Mingfei sighed. "So? You're here to issue a challenge on behalf of the student council too?"

"Oh? So Lancelot came to issue a challenge!" the girl exclaimed. "I was wondering why I saw him coming out of your dorm... But don't worry, the student council isn't issuing a challenge, they're just passing on a message."

She cleared her throat, then solemnly clenched her fist and placed it in front of her face, as if holding a microphone. "Caesar said, I come, I see—"

“I conquered…” Lu Mingfei couldn’t help but almost burst out laughing.

These were indeed Caesar's words, but those of the Caesar from two thousand years ago. After his decisive battle with Pompey, Caesar sent this "message" back to the Senate, making it one of the most famous victory declarations in history.

It turns out the student council president also has the potential to be a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur)...

"But I think he'll probably fail. People who declare victory prematurely usually end up in a terrible situation." The girl regained her nonchalant attitude, a smile on her face as she pouted and asked, "So, does your pretty girls' book club still have any spots? Are you open to last-minute defections?"

Fingel coughed violently, as if he had choked on a sudden piece of big news. His ears, which were already perked up like a rabbit's, were now perked up like a donkey's.

Lu Mingfei gazed quietly at the girl in front of him.

"Just kidding, I'm not that afraid of death. As the old saying goes, a loyal minister doesn't serve two masters!" The girl quickly waved her hand and explained somewhat awkwardly, "It's just a joke, don't take it to heart."

"Oh." Lu Mingfei nodded.

He was actually thinking about how to refuse, but thankfully he doesn't need to now.

"It's really just a joke, don't overthink it," the girl emphasized.

“Yes!” Lu Mingfei nodded emphatically.

Is there anything I need to overthink about? Lu Mingfei didn't want to overthink it.

"Alright, the mail delivery is done, I won't stay any longer." The girl stood up from the chair, looking somewhat different from her cheerful demeanor when she arrived. Now she seemed a little anxious and downcast.

However, she remained standing there and did not leave immediately.

"Then I won't see you off. The principal has given me a ton of papers to write, I'm really busy." Lu Mingfei nodded and gestured for me to leave.

"Ok."

Chen Motong hung her head and slowly walked out. Before leaving, she looked back and met Lu Mingfei's gaze.

"Bye-bye." Lu Mingfei waved goodbye.

"Okay, bye-bye." She waved back, a quick smile flashing across her face.

The girl walked out the door, and as she turned around, she inexplicably glanced back into the house before finally closing the door gently.

She thought that she really didn't have any reason to stay any longer.

Chapter 86 Isn't this blatant naming names?

After experiencing too many misfortunes, Lu Mingfei finally received some happy news. He received a card from the school affairs department. It wasn't a credit card like his S-level student ID that required repayment, nor was it a scholarship that was issued in batches. Instead, it was a real bank card that would actually have money deposited into it.

Of course, the reason why “money will be deposited” rather than “money will lie in the card” is because “funds can only be approved after there is a legitimate business”, but this is still a great improvement.

On the other hand, Lao Tang was clamoring that he had received the reward for the last "exploration" and was planning to send the money over sometime. Lu Mingfei was a little wary. He felt that he couldn't rush things. According to his careful observation, the academy's AI secretary "Norma" was not just a secretary. She was most likely also a surveillance program. Although he couldn't confirm how capable she was, Lu Mingfei felt that... he should be careful.

He really didn't want any secrets to be discovered, so he decided to make a cash deal and discuss the "reward" with Old Tang at their next meeting.

Suddenly becoming rich is a happy thing, and Lu Mingfei even found the guy who used to freeload off people much more agreeable.

"Hehe, you're being so generous today. Is there something you want from me?"

Xia Mi could hardly suppress the smile on her face, her lips rising and falling several times, but she was clearly not happy because of the delicious food in front of her.

She seemed to have been waiting for something for a long time.

"What a petty thought. I just made some money and treated you to a meal. Why do you have to have some ulterior motive?" Lu Mingfei winked in disdain. "You really like to judge others by your own standards. If you don't want to eat, fine. I'll pack it up and take it back to feed Fingel. At least he'll say something nice to you."

"No, I'm not that mean. It's just that I'm a little unaccustomed to suddenly being upgraded from shrimp fried rice to foie gras~" The girl stretched out her arm as if protecting her food.

However, the corners of her mouth were still turned up high, as if she thought it was just someone being stubborn.

She knew all too well what someone wanted to do. She deliberately chose this time when Zero wasn't around and solemnly laid out a table full of things. Her intentions were far too obvious!

Getting rich? That's a terrible excuse!

Xia Mi pursed her lips and smiled inwardly. Although she had some complaints about the name-giving skills of the person, if he was really sincere in inviting her, then it wouldn't be a bad thing to reluctantly agree to his request because of his sincerity... After all, she was just such a kind-hearted girl.

It was so difficult for her to keep her mouth straight that even eating became a challenge.

Just then, someone approached. A girl with a ponytail tiptoed over. She was probably of East Asian descent, holding a thick book in her hands, with large black-rimmed glasses hanging on her ears. At first glance, you could tell she was a literary type of girl—different from the kind Caesar had temporarily assembled; she was a genuine literary girl.

"H-Hello..." Her voice trembled as if she were strapped to a motor, barely audible. She greeted Lu Mingfei shakily, then tiptoed over something that looked like an application. "This...this is my application...please take a look..." she said.

The girl was having a hard time speaking, as if she was suffocating and about to lose all her air. She looked very nervous, and her hands were shaking.

"Tsk tsk tsk, no new hires~"

Xia Mi remained completely unmoved, clicking her tongue repeatedly and waving a finger in front of the girl to indicate her refusal. She didn't want any other females joining their little group—no, no, she meant that no one else could join their secret group, as it would interfere with their discussions.

Even though this girl was just average among mixed-race people, completely unattractive and plain in every way, Xia Mi was still wary and cautious, adopting a posture somewhat like that of someone protecting their food.

"I...I...I didn't have any other thoughts..." The girl seemed to have known about Xia Mi's reputation all along, and quickly explained, "I didn't apply because I admire President Lu, I promise!"

However, such a statement seems somewhat like an attempt to cover up the truth.

"Hmm?" Xia Mi stared intently into the girl's eyes, like a venomous snake.

The girl became even more nervous, her breathing became shallow, and she dared not make any noise, much less look directly into the gaze of the venomous snake.

"Your lineage isn't low, is it?" Lu Mingfei always seemed to have a special patience for people in dire straits. He interrupted the conversation, breaking the suffocating atmosphere. "Is it B, or C?"

Actually, asking a girl whether she is a C or D is not very appropriate, as it has the connotation of harassing a woman. However, this situation is a completely different matter. The girl felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly shifted her gaze to Lu Mingfei.

“It’s C…” the girl answered softly, then quickly added a few more words to defend herself. Lu Mingfei had an unusual affability that made the girl’s speech return to normal. She said quickly, “Actually, I’m not interested in fighting or anything else. I’m from Seoul, and for the first eighteen years of my life, I only learned to read and study. I always dreamed of going to Seoul National University, and I never thought I would end up in Kassel…”

"So you think joining a book club would be more suitable for you?" Lu Mingfei chuckled.

"Hmm... I know I might not be considered a beautiful girl, but I really enjoy reading..." the girl murmured.

"In comparison, you don't like fighting and killing, and you especially dislike the student council and the Lionheart Society, right?" Lu Mingfei asked. "And because your bloodline is C, which isn't too low, you've received preferential treatment from both sides?"

“Yes…” The girl slowly calmed down and let out a long breath.

She never expected that her true thoughts would be so easily seen through, and she was even less surprised that she wasn't angry at all in the face of deceiving this S-class person who was rare in history.

But this made someone somewhat dissatisfied; her gaze grew even colder, and the corners of her mouth slowly turned towards the center of the earth.

“Then you’ve really come to the wrong place.” Lu Mingfei shook his head regretfully. “Although it sounds like we’re the kind of organization that bakes a batch of cookies in the afternoon and then happily shares our reading experiences, that’s not the case at all. The name is just a cover. We will be the most ruthless team in Kassel’s history, and being sandwiched between the Lionheart Society and the Student Council, we will often be pushed into the spotlight, so it’s even less suitable for you.”

“But, if I had to choose one, I think it would be Chairman Lu—” the girl argued.

These few minutes of conversation convinced her of this, especially when compared to those arrogant guys who looked down on others; she truly believed it even more.

"Cough!" Xia Mi coughed loudly at just the right moment, even though there was no virus in the world that could make her throat inflamed.

The girl suddenly realized there was another extremely possessive person here, and a cold gaze fixed on her, which made her tense again.

“And actually, we have very high requirements. You see, we’re just starting out, caught between the Lionheart Society and the Student Council. We can’t recruit a large number of members, but we need to contend with both sides. Of course, we need ruthless and capable people.” Lu Mingfei persuaded the girl, counting on his fingers as he began to explain the requirements. “At least A-level, and they have to be able to withstand pressure, have a strong personality, be efficient, and most importantly, be someone I can talk to…”

The girl nodded as she listened, her head lowering further and lower, while the other girl's chest rose higher and higher—

The only thing missing in this request is naming names!

Xia Mi smugly hummed to herself, never expecting that she was so highly regarded in his heart!

Chapter 87 Then I'll reluctantly agree.

“Yes, yes, it’s not suitable for you.” Xia Mi chimed in, her cheerful mood making her tone kind.

She advised gently, "You'd better find a safe place, like that freshman social club. Wasn't it established precisely because of students like you who don't want to be caught between the Lionheart Society and the Student Union?"

The girl wearing glasses lowered her head, not daring to speak.

“And we are actually in a very dangerous situation. Not long ago, the student council and the Lionheart Society issued challenges one after the other. You don’t want to be suddenly attacked by their members when you’re walking on the street one day, do you?” Lu Mingfei said.

"Hmm..." the girl hummed, looking genuinely frightened.

"So what he needs is a strong partner, someone he can completely trust, someone he can entrust his back to, and someone with whom he shares a deep understanding~" Xia Mi added from the side, although these were basically her own personal requests.

Lu Mingfei nodded, fully acknowledging this statement, "That's indeed the case."

He kindly explained the power dynamics between the academies and offered advice to the girl. In the end, she finally gave up completely, but she also became much more cheerful, at least not as apprehensive as she had been at the beginning.

"Well, alright then..." the girl murmured, but before leaving, she still had one last question to ask, "So, Chairman Lu... who do you think is a suitable partner for this level..."

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, almost glowing, and her already erect chest nearly touched the table. She let out a soft hum, inwardly praising him, "So this guy's actually quite sensible."

She awaited Lu Mingfei's reply; she could almost picture him pointing in her direction, hesitantly saying his name.

“It’s zero,” Lu Mingfei said.

"So it's Ling?" the girl asked, surprised yet feeling it was only natural.

"Is it zero?" Xia Mi's mouth gaped open as if she wanted to bite the plate in front of her into pieces.

“It’s zero.” Lu Mingfei nodded in confirmation.

"Okay, I understand. Goodbye, President Lu."

The girl seemed to be gloating, as if she was also afraid of some impending danger. She waved and thanked Lu Mingfei repeatedly before running away with the book in her arms.

"A literary girl... I really miss those days~"

Lu Mingfei prematurely entered the stage of reminiscing about his life. He missed the girl who would sit quietly by the window reading a book in a white dress, and waved happily to the departing girl.

"Why zero?" the girl asked blankly, still caught up in the conversation.

"What?" Lu Mingfei turned his gaze back, blinking repeatedly. "What? Why?"

"Were all those nice things you said about her?" Xia Mi asked bitterly, like a little girl who had been tricked into eating a big bite of bitter melon.

"Otherwise what?" Lu Mingfei asked, puzzled. "Don't you know who I'm talking about?"

He felt that she was acting a little strange.

"I...I..." Xia Mi recalled her confident demeanor just now and couldn't speak.

She got angry and embarrassed, then changed the subject with a grumble, "If you think she's so great, then go and invite her to join your group!"

"What are you saying?" Lu Mingfei chuckled awkwardly.

Xia Mi felt a little happier; at least she wasn't panting like a little heifer anymore. She thought to herself that it wasn't too late for that idiot to change his mind... But she also felt she couldn't be too kind; she had to teach this wicked fool a lesson—one invitation wasn't enough! It had to be two, no! Three!

"I must have told her already, she's cleaning the activity room right now," Lu Mingfei grinned.

Xia Mi's idea, which hadn't fully taken shape in her mind, vanished like smoke. She blinked blankly and tilted her head in disbelief.

"Then why did you invite me to dinner?" she asked timidly.

"Didn't I tell you? I recently made a small fortune and wanted to treat you to something nice. Why do you keep asking?" Lu Mingfei found it strange.