Choosing a C-Class Hero: Three Years of Ridicule Across the Internet - Chapter 25
Chapter 25: You… Can’t!
Actually, before in the class, when Tang Zichen said she had a teammate in mind, Chen Ye had a premonition in his heart.
It’s just that, without Tang Zichen confirming it in person, it’s not easy to say.
After all, President Chen had just asked her to take care of his son in the secret realm, a simple task that didn’t require forming a team.
If it were Chen Ye, if he agreed to take care of someone, he definitely wouldn’t team up with that person. Because once a team was formed, the benefits would have to be shared.
Who would do that? Now, the girl had come looking for him, turning Chen Ye’s premonition into speculation.
Maybe she really wanted to talk to him about teaming up. If the speculation was true, then Chen Ye was truly touched by Tang Zichen’s generosity.
But despite being touched, why meet in the small forest? Who goes to the small forest like a proper person? Doesn’t she know that only those little couples or lovers would go into the small forest?
…
The male student who delivered the message was just a messenger and left after delivering it.
After he left, the three people in the dormitory stared at Chen Ye.
“Old Chen!”
Qian Fugui spoke first, smiling forcefully with a jealous and envious look, “You little guy is amazing! Quietly, you actually got Captain Tang!”
Chen Ye hadn’t spoken yet, and Lu Yong retorted, “Fugui, don’t talk nonsense, maybe, Captain Tang has something to discuss with Chen Ye?”
While saying this, Lu Yong also secretly signalled to Qian Fugui, asking him to observe Zhao Zheng and not to speak randomly.
At this moment, Zhao Zheng’s face looked quite unpleasant.
“Finding Chen Ye for something, just say it openly, why secretly meet in the small forest?”
Qian Fugui didn’t know if he didn’t see Lu Yong’s signal or if he deliberately said that.
Zhao Zheng seemed a little unable to bear it and said, “Old Chen, since Captain Tang is looking for you, you should go first! We’ll wait for you at the cafeteria.”
“Okay!”
Chen Ye agreed and left the dorm.
He could have explained.
As long as he explained to everyone that his father had once asked Tang Zichen to take care of him in the secret realm, it would have been enough.
But he didn’t think it was necessary, nor was he obligated to explain.
Revealing this matter would affect his father’s reputation if it spread.
…
In the small forest, there was a pond. Next to the pond, Chen Ye saw Tang Zichen’s figure.
“Class leader, I heard you’re looking for me?”
Chen Ye greeted with a smile, while secretly observing the girl in front of him.
It had to be said that this girl’s image and temperament were indeed excellent, with a tall figure and perfect proportions.
The only issue might be that her chest wasn’t particularly large…
But that wasn’t a big problem; after all, Tang Zichen had just come of age, and there was still room for further development.
It was no wonder that outstanding talents like Zhao Zheng, who were considered “geniuses,” had good feelings towards her.
Tang Zichen’s appearance met the ideal goddess image in the minds of many male students.
Of course, no one is perfect. Tang Zichen’s flaw might be her somewhat cold temperament, making people hesitate to approach her. Also, her eyes, while beautiful, lacked the usual agility of a normal girl; they were deep, as if harbouring the worries of the world.
“Chen Ye, you should know why I’m looking for you.”
Tang Zichen went straight to the point.
Chen Ye nodded, “My father told me that he asked you to take care of me in the secret realm.”
“So, do you agree to become my teammate?” Tang Zichen asked.
Chen Ye was stunned.
Did she really want to team up?
He couldn’t help but say, “Class leader, my father asked you to take care of me in the secret realm, and it can be done without forming a team. I just need to follow you, and that’s almost enough. By teaming up, aren’t you sacrificing your own benefits? Once teamed up, the potential gained from killing jumping corpse monsters will have to be evenly distributed with your teammate.”
“I know.”
Tang Zichen said, “In my heart, my father is a very important person. President Chen saved my father back then, and for me, he is not only a benefactor but also a respected hero!
Chen Ye, everyone has their own thoughts. I can’t understand why you choose to resonate with a C-level hero, but I won’t say anything. Since President Chen asked me to take care of you, I must do my best to repay President Chen.”
“So, are you doing this to repay a favour?”
Chen Ye sighed and then smiled, “I thought you were looking at me differently!”
This was obviously a joke.
Unexpectedly, Tang Zichen earnestly appraised Chen Ye, saying seriously, “Your appearance does meet my requirements. However, my future partner must be stronger than me, and you… can’t!”
Being told in the face that he couldn’t measure up? This was simply unbearable! Chen Ye was almost about to propose a one-on-one duel with the girl in front of him!
“Class leader, with your talent being so outstanding, among people of the same age, it’s impossible to find anyone more outstanding than you. So, according to your requirements, you can only end up growing old alone.”
Tang Zichen calmly said, “Growing old alone is not a bad thing. At least, I don’t have to waste my time on trivial family matters.”
“…”
Chen Ye finally realised that this girl’s mentality was different from that of normal girls. It seemed that what she pursued was powerful strength.
No wonder Chen Ye always felt that Tang Zichen lacked the youthful vigour he expected.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave.” Tang Zichen’s voice sounded.
Chen Ye nodded, “Alright, I’ll go to the cafeteria for lunch too.”
The two separated at this point.
…
As soon as he arrived at the cafeteria.
Someone greeted Chen Ye.
“Old Chen, over here.”
Chen Ye looked over and saw his roommates had taken a table and were waiting for him.
They even prepared the food for him.
When Chen Ye went over and sat down, Lu Yong smiled and said, “Today, Qian Fugui is treating us, he said we shouldn’t be polite, and there’s an arrangement for tonight.”
There were indeed many dishes on the table.
Chen Ye said, “It really makes Qian Fugui spend money.”
Among the four roommates, the richest was undoubtedly Qian Fugui.
This kid was able to enter Wuda because his dad used his ability to donate a large sum of money to Wuda.
But Qian Fugui didn’t know about this. He thought he was admitted to Wuda because he was exceptionally talented.
His father, in order to take care of his self-esteem, had put a lot of thought into it.
At this moment, Qian Fugui suddenly said, “I’m about to enter the secret realm tomorrow, and I still haven’t found a teammate. I probably won’t come back this time. Why keep the money?
My dad said, the most painful thing in life is to lose oneself and not spend the money. So, you guys don’t be polite.”
As soon as this was said. The atmosphere at the table became a bit awkward.
“Pah! Pah! Fugui, stop being a jinx!” Lu Yong spoke first.
Zhao Zheng followed, “Things in the secret realm are unpredictable, and even if you team up, there’s no guarantee of safety. The important thing is the mindset! Fugui, your current mindset doesn’t seem right.”
Advising was okay. It’s just that no one was willing to step forward and say they wanted to team up with Qian Fugui…
Qian Fugui chuckled. He also knew that in his current situation, it was no wonder if others avoided him.
“Don’t talk about this anymore… By the way, Old Chen, what did Captain Tang want from you?”
This question was asked. Lu Yong and Zhao Zheng both perked up their ears.
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