Please give the novel a rating or a review on NovelUpdates
———-

Chapter 38: You Were Wrong About Two Things

“Watch out!” Seeing Xu Feng’s heavy fist heading for Lu Li’s spine, Shao Linlin’s face went pale.

Xu Feng’s punch carried more than 100 kilograms of force; even a master of iron-shirt kung fu would likely have bones snapped and tendons torn, let alone Lu Li.

“Stop!” After a brief shock, Shao Kang shouted and rushed forward to intercept, but he was clearly too late.

He never imagined that, when anyone with eyes could tell the bout was over, the professional fighter Xu Feng would be such a sore loser as to launch a sneak attack from behind.

It was simply despicable.

The students had not expected this move either; it utterly disgraced the reputation of professional fighters.

They all looked at Lu Li with sympathy, thinking that if that punch landed on his spine, he might spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

At that moment Xu Feng no longer cared about anything else; he only wanted Lu Li to suffer.

At the critical instant, Lu Li seemed to grow eyes in the back of his head; he sidestepped, twisted his waist and hips, lashed out with a Scorpion Tail kick, and his right foot smashed into Xu Feng’s neck, sending him flying 5 or 6 meters.

Xu Feng crashed heavily to the ground, tried several times to get up but failed, and lay there like a toad.

“So fast! So fierce! So awesome!”

Shao Linlin covered her mouth in delight, her eyes shining like stars.

Shao Kang gasped again and again; the speed and power Lu Li unleashed with that kick had clearly surpassed Xu Feng’s, which meant Lu Li absolutely had the ability to become a professional fighter.

The trainees cried out in unison for no other reason than that the kick looked incredibly cool.

“Lu Li, are you all right?” Shao Linlin hurried over, took Lu Li’s hand, and after making sure it was fine she knelt to check his waist and legs.

Is she taking advantage of me…? Lu Li was about to push her away when she straightened up with relief, patting her chest in lingering fear.

“Thank goodness you’re okay, thank goodness!”

Looking into Shao Linlin’s clear eyes, Lu Li realized he had overthought it.

“Meow~” A coquettish cat cry suddenly sounded, and a Little White cat leaped onto Lu Li’s shoulder.

“Eh?” Lu Li tilted his head; Little White nuzzled him with its nose, sniffing timidly yet affectionately.

Lu Li stroked Little White’s fur, and the cat purred contentedly.

“Wow, that’s strange, Little White really likes you,” Shao Linlin exclaimed. “Aside from me, she likes no one, and you’re the first.”

“Really?” Lu Li rubbed the kitten’s head; he was not a cat person, but who could resist something this soft and fluffy?

“Lu Li, after fighting so long you must be hungry; will you eat with me?” Shao Linlin asked shyly.

Lu Li froze. “I have to work until 9:00; this is still work time, so I’d better not.”

Shao Linlin said, “It’s fine; the emperor never starved his troops, Dad will definitely agree.”

“Will he?”

“Of course! My family is very kind; once you join my family, you’ll see.”

Lu Li raised an eyebrow. “Join… your family?”

Shao Linlin’s pretty face flushed red… ah, why did she blurt out her true thoughts!

She waved her fair arms in a hurry and explained, “Ahem, I mean join the big family of our Martial Arts Club.”

“Oh, so that’s what you meant.”

“So, will you eat with me?”

Thinking of his flat wallet, Lu Li declined. “I have other things to do, so I’ll pass.”

Treating a girl to a meal was a luxury; better wait until he earned big money.

“That’s a pity,” Shao Linlin lowered her head in disappointment. “Dad lost 4,000 yuan to me, and I was going to treat you to a feast. Now I don’t even know how to spend all this money.”

“You’re treating me?” Lu Li blinked.

“Yes. I invited you, so naturally I’m treating,” Shao Linlin said as if it were obvious.

These days a girl treating a boy without spending his money… was that even possible?

Lu Li coughed. “I suddenly remembered that my evening task isn’t important. Ahem, I just don’t want you to worry about how to spend the money.”

Shao Linlin beamed. “Great! Lu Li, you’re so considerate.”

“A-am I?” Even Lu Li’s thick skin felt a little hot.

“Lu Li, what do you like to eat?”

Lu Li said casually, “Anything is fine.”

When someone else paid, Lu Li was never picky.

“Great, great, I can eat anything too; we really are a perfect match,” Shao Linlin said, her cheeks reddening again.

“Indeed,” Lu Li agreed wholeheartedly.

Anyone who bought him dinner was easy to get along with.

“Dad, I’m going out to eat with Lu Li,” Shao Linlin waved to Shao Kang.

Shao Kang replied, “Come back early.”

“Okay!” Shao Linlin smiled and beckoned Lu Li. “See? I told you Dad would say yes, so relax and come with me.”

Watching his daughter leave the Martial Arts Club with Lu Li, Shao Kang walked toward Xu Feng with a grim face. “As a martial artist, you attacked from behind and used such low tricks; I am ashamed of you.”

Xu Feng struggled up in embarrassment and sneered, “It was just one loss. I was careless this time, Old Shao. Don’t worry, I’ll win next time.”

“There will be no next time,” Shao Kang said, shaking his head.

Xu Feng froze, panic flashing in his eyes. “Old Shao, what do you mean?”

Stern, Shao Kang said, “Your conduct was too base; you no longer deserve the title of martial artist. I hereby announce that Shao Kang’s Martial Arts Club is terminating your contract permanently.”

What… terminated?

Xu Feng turned pale. He was not an outstanding pro fighter, and after termination it would be hard to find another club that funneled all its resources to him and gave such good pay.

He usually spent lavishly and loved gambling, owing many debts; once severed, he would soon go hungry.

Xu Feng’s eyes bulged. “Old Shao, are you kidding? I’m the only one in the club who can enter the national martial arts tournament; without me the club is finished!”

Shao Kang chuckled softly. “You were wrong about two things in that sentence. First, you are not the only person here who can enter the national martial arts tournament; second, having someone like you in the club is what would really finish us. Pack your things and leave today.”

Xu Feng roared, “Impossible! How could there be a second person in the club who can enter the tournament?”

As soon as he spoke, he seemed to realize something. “You mean… Lu Li?”

Of course. If Lu Li could beat him, then Lu Li also qualified for the tournament, didn’t he?

Xu Feng hurriedly said, “I only lost to Lu Li because I was careless. He’s not good enough, Old Shao, believe me! He’s really not! Don’t throw me out!”

“Do you still think I’m dismissing you because you lost to him?” Shao Kang shook his head and walked away with a sigh.

Xu Feng collapsed to the ground, eyes full of despair.

He knew it was over… everything was over. Although Shao Kang usually seemed amiable, he could not tolerate a speck of sand in his eye.

This time Xu Feng had truly enraged him.

“Cousin, a-are you okay?” At that moment Zhang Cheng shuffled over timidly.

Seeing him, Xu Feng’s eyes turned red; he grabbed Zhang Cheng by the throat and slammed his head toward the floor. “It’s all your fault! If not for you, how would I have provoked that Lu Li?”

…

Elsewhere, Lu Li and Shao Linlin walked side by side along the pedestrian street.

Shao Linlin’s cheeks were pink. It feels… just like a date now~

———-
Support the Translation! 🌐✨

Your donations not only show appreciation but also keep the translator motivated! Every contribution helps continue bringing you more of what you love. Thank you for being a part of this journey! 💖

https://www.ko-fi.com/maxoofie