This restaurant was a good choice. The dishes inside were all quite good, and the four of them, except for Jin Yixiu, all enjoyed it. This Luo Yuan was willing to spend money.
As the group walked in, seeing their school uniforms, a manager-like figure approached and inquired.
“Four guests, the private room reserved by Young Master Luo is right this way, please follow me.”
The four followed the manager. Shen Mu’s heart was pounding the whole time. Jin Yixiu, as if sensing something, held Shen Mu’s hand, silently offering support. Shen Mu felt a wave of security wash over them and suddenly didn’t want to avoid the mission anymore. Only by completing all the missions would they become Shen Mu, the real Shen Mu, a Shen Mu who could be themselves, no longer bound by any shackles.
The manager led them to the private room. Almost everyone inside had arrived, just waiting for the four of them. Luo Yuan and Liang Feng saw them and stood up to greet them.
“Oh, you guys are finally here. We were just waiting for the four of you.” Liang Feng said with a familiar air.
“Really?” Fei Xinglan raised his hand and looked at his watch. “We’re not late, are we? The way you said it, it sounds like we held everyone up.” Fei Xinglan said with a fake smile plastered on his face.
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Luo Yuan quickly jumped in, secretly glaring at Liang Feng and pulling him to the side. “Sorry, sorry, Liang Feng doesn’t know how to speak properly. Don’t mind him, come sit down quickly.”
Liang Feng also echoed the apology from the side.
Shen Mu quite admired this point about Luo Yuan and Liang Feng. They could bend and stretch, and their faces were thick.
After everyone was seated, Luo Yuan had the waiter start serving the dishes. Xi Xiangyang was right before; Luo Yuan’s dishes were all small portions and expensive, just to show off his family’s wealth. It was a good thing they had eaten something beforehand to line their stomachs.
A few classmates from Class A were already flattering and fawning, and listening to Luo Yuan’s hypocritical modest words, Shen Mu really felt like vomiting.
“Shen Mu, Fei Xinglan, we were wrong about what happened before. Let me offer you a toast.” Halfway through the meal, Luo Yuan stood up with his glass and said this to Shen Mu. Liang Feng also stood up and raised his glass.
“…” Shen Mu understood their intentions and raised their own glass. “I don’t drink alcohol, so I’ll use this drink instead.” The four clinked glasses, and the matter was considered settled.
The meal was eaten absentmindedly, lacking enthusiasm.
After the meal, just like in the original plot, Luo Yuan invited everyone to his family’s KTV. Except for a few students who were called home by their families, the rest went to the KTV, almost half of them.
Actually, it was quite normal when you think about it. After all, at this critical time, not only the students but also their families were paying close attention. It was already good enough to let their children have a meal with their classmates, going to KTV was basically impossible.
Shen Mu perked up; all the conspiracy plot points took place in Luo Yuan’s family’s KTV. Luo Yuan had made arrangements in advance, and the group was taken directly to a private room upon arrival.
“Everyone, all expenses are on me.”
“Young Master Luo is so generous.”
Everyone rarely had a chance to relax. Some sang karaoke, some drank and chatted, and some played truth or dare. The scene was a bit chaotic. Shen Mu’s group sat in the corner, quietly drinking and chatting. This chapter is updated first at novelping.com.
Oh right, Xi Xiangyang was drinking alcohol. Taking advantage of the other three not paying attention, he sent a message to his driver, then looked up with a smile. Very good, the tools were prepared, everything was ready, all that was needed was the opportune moment.
Shen Mu looked at Xi Xiangyang’s malicious expression, then at the alcohol in their hand, as if thinking of something, and poured themselves a glass as well. Dark night, strong wind, a lone man and woman, a drunken beauty…
But before Shen Mu could drink, a well-maintained hand stopped them. Jin Yixiu looked at them firmly: “No alcohol.”
“…” Shen Mu still wanted to struggle: “Just a little.”
“You said you’d pay attention to your diet and take care of yourself, but you don’t even cherish yourself.” Jin Yixiu’s words left Shen Mu speechless.
Fine, he won. It was just a pity that the drunken forced-kiss scene hadn’t even sprouted before it was stopped.
Liang Feng, who was in the distance, had been paying attention to the situation here, and seeing Shen Mu and Jin Yixiu chatting happily made him grind his teeth. He stood up, gave the waiter next to him a look, then walked towards Shen Mu.
“Shen Mu, can I talk to you? I have something to say.” Liang Feng looked at Shen Mu innocently.
Oh, here it comes, the protagonist finally made his move. The mission progress bar also sent a reminder, indicating that the mission was about to arrive.
“Can’t you say it here?” Fei Xinglan felt that this Liang Feng had bad intentions and wanted to hold Shen Mu back.
“It’s okay, just a few words.” Shen Mu understood Fei Xinglan’s good intentions, but they had to go, otherwise, there was no way to complete the mission. They winked at Fei Xinglan, indicating it was intentional.
Seeing this, Fei Xinglan couldn’t say anything more and frowned, but still didn’t stop them. Liang Feng’s face showed a hint of joy; he hated Fei Xinglan to the core, just not to the extent of Shen Mu. Always interfering, always retorting, never giving him face, and so close to Xi Xiangyang.
Xi Xiangyang was also a thorn in his side. If he couldn’t have him, he wouldn’t allow anyone else to touch him. After dealing with Shen Mu, the next one would be Fei Xinglan.
Shen Mu followed Liang Feng to a deserted corner and stood there: “Speak, what’s the matter?” Shen Mu put one hand in their pocket and pressed the record button.
Liang Feng just stared at Shen Mu, and after Shen Mu grew impatient from waiting, he smiled and said, “Shen Mu, do you know, I’ve always been very jealous of you. Why were you born with a good family background, have everything, have classmates who treat you sincerely, and have teachers who like you? Even though they always say you’re smart because of your good grades, I’ve heard them praise you for being quick-witted and a child with spirit more than once.”
“It’s always like this. I feel like all the attention is on you, but why? I hate it, I’m not reconciled, but I didn’t expect that I could turn the tables. You’re a brainless love-struck fool, wholeheartedly devoted to Luo Yuan, but Luo Yuan, hahaha, he doesn’t like you.” Liang Feng’s eyes were filled with unspeakable pride as he spoke.
“No matter how much you like him, the one he likes is me. The position of the future Mrs. Luo will definitely be mine. Do you know how proud I am? But why? Why can you get so close to Jin Yixiu again? Are you so shameless, Shen Mu? Are you that desperate?!” Liang Feng’s eyes were full of jealousy and hatred, making his originally delicate face look ugly.
Shen Mu laughed: “Actually, no matter how much you say, it’s just—jealousy. Your jealousy has blinded you. This, you didn’t just bring me here to tell me this, right?”
“Yes, that’s right, of course, I have other preparations. Shen Mu, in front of so many people, try the taste of being unable to distinguish right from wrong, being pointed at by thousands of people. Hahahahahahaha.” After Liang Feng finished speaking, he gave a look to the waiter controlling the situation in the distance. The other party nodded and picked up a remote control. Visit novelping.com for the full chapter.
Liang Feng then grabbed Shen Mu’s hand and placed it next to his face, then backhanded himself.
“—” A crisp slapping sound rang out. Coincidentally, the waiter pressed a button to quiet the surroundings at this time. Everyone was stunned and didn’t speak, so the slap was especially loud.
Even Shen Mu thought it hurt, this protagonist was really something. Such a bloody routine was really tried and true.
Everyone turned their heads at the sound and saw Shen Mu’s hand next to Liang Feng’s face, while Liang Feng’s face was turned to the side, with a red mark on one side, looking as if Shen Mu had slapped Liang Feng.
Jin Yixiu and the others rushed over immediately, and Luo Yuan also ran over. Liang Feng looked at Luo Yuan with a pitiful expression, and Luo Yuan instantly lost his reason. Seeing Shen Mu’s indifferent look, he directly slapped them.
“Mission accomplished, mission accomplished.” After this slap, the mission progress bar sent a notification, finally moving forward. Shen Mu felt dizzy at this time. Luo Yuan’s slap was really hard. Remember this, Luo Yuan, just wait. This revenge, Shen Mu will repay.
Jin Yixiu held Shen Mu, looking at their slightly red face from the slap, speechless, his heart aching. He let go, allowing Fei Xinglan, who was about to rush over and fight with Luo Yuan, to help Shen Mu away from the scene. Then he rolled up his sleeves slightly.
Xi Xiangyang keenly sensed that something was wrong with Jin Yixiu at this moment and pulled Fei Xinglan and Shen Mu away.
Jin Yixiu looked at Luo Yuan, silent for a few seconds, and before anyone around could react, he punched Luo Yuan directly, sending his face askew, the corner of his mouth splitting open and bleeding.
This was unacceptable. Luo Yuan lunged at Jin Yixiu and started fighting. Others rushed to break them up, but to no avail. Some, to curry favor with Luo Yuan, rushed in to help him. Some girls started screaming, and the scene became extremely chaotic.
Shen Mu worried that Jin Yixiu was outnumbered and wanted to rush in to help, but Xi Xiangyang held them back.
“You two stay here, I’ll go.” Then Xi Xiangyang rushed into the fray.
On the other side, Liang Feng was dumbfounded. What was going on? This wasn’t according to plan! The original plan was to pretend Shen Mu hit him, act pitiful towards Luo Yuan, and let Luo Yuan and Jin Yixiu see how vicious Shen Mu was. With so many classmates present, the news of Shen Mu being jealous and hitting a classmate would definitely spread throughout the school next week.
But now, before he could say anything, how did they start fighting?
Shen Mu was anxious and wanted to rush in, but was held back by Fei Xinglan.
“Does Jin Yixiu look like he’s losing? And there’s Xi Xiangyang helping him too, it’s fine.” Fei Xinglan looked calm. It wasn’t the first time he’d seen Jin Yixiu take on multiple opponents, and besides, it was clear now that Jin Yixiu and Xi Xiangyang were overwhelmingly winning. They only had a few scratches, but the others were bruised and battered, especially Luo Yuan, whose originally handsome face was beaten into a pig’s head.
Shen Mu looked at Jin Yixiu with a lovestruck expression. So, so, so handsome! Those sharp eyebrows and eyes, crisp and clean movements, different from his usual cold temperament. Now he was cold with a hint of fierceness, simply too charming.
Fei Xinglan, beside them, seeing Shen Mu’s infatuated look, suddenly understood that even if he had said something, it probably wouldn’t have been of any use. It seemed that Shen Mu didn’t mind at all, but rather liked Jin Yixiu’s unusual appearance.
The door to the private room burst open, and a group of security guards rushed in. Hearing screams and fighting sounds from their young master’s private room, they rushed over in a hurry. Seeing the situation, they rushed to break up the fight. Jin Yixiu and Xi Xiangyang acted faster, landing a few more punches on Luo Yuan before quickly dodging and swiftly leaving the scene.