Chapter 116: Zhang Qingsong, the Annoying Fly

It was evening.

Xu Shaochen and his three companions walked out of the private room feeling refreshed. If you’ve never experienced being surrounded by beautiful women, you can’t even imagine the feeling.

Just closing your eyes and hugging randomly lands you with a top-notch beauty, each one better at serving you than the last.

“Today, I learned what it truly means to live!”

Zhao Qing couldn’t help but sigh. He felt like he’d wasted his previous life.

“Mr. Xu, please wait.”

Just as the four were about to leave, a voice called out from behind.

“What is it?”

Xu Shaochen paused and turned around, only to see a woman in a black evening dress walking toward him.

“Mr. Xu, my boss instructed me to give you this bottle of wine when you were about to leave.”

The woman smiled at Xu Shaochen and extended her hands, offering the bottle of red wine she had been holding.

Xu Shaochen took the bottle and glanced at it—an 1775 Massandra Sherry, with a market value close to fifty thousand dollars.

Li Ming was indeed generous. The wine’s price wasn’t as significant as its collectible value. There weren’t many bottles left in the world, and each one consumed was one less in existence.

Li Ming had indeed gone to great lengths to curry favor with him.

“I’ll keep the wine. Please thank him for me.”

Xu Shaochen smiled indifferently as he spoke to the woman.

“Yes, Mr. Xu, have a safe trip.”

The woman bowed slightly, her attitude very respectful, though she was a bit disappointed in her heart.

Li Ming had sent her with the wine, also implying that she herself was a ‘gift’ for Xu Shaochen. However, it seemed Xu Shaochen didn’t take an interest in her.

Xu Shaochen nodded and then led Mei Liangxin and his other companions out of the Imperial Club.

As they looked at the passersby on the street, the four of them felt as if they had just stepped out of another world, still entranced by the atmosphere they had just left.

“Alright, everyone head home.”

Xu Shaochen took a deep breath and waved at the three men before heading toward his car.

“Boss.”

As Xu Shaochen approached, Long San quickly bent down to open the backseat door for him, placing one hand on the car roof to prevent Xu Shaochen from hitting his head as he got in.

The nearby people coming off work looked on with expressions filled with envy, jealousy, and frustration.

Although all roads lead to Rome…

Some people are just born in Rome, while others spend half their lives fumbling around without even finding the way there.

That’s why life isn’t fair. While you’re still warming up at the starting line, others are already enjoying red wine at the finish line.

“Take me home.”

Xu Shaochen placed the wine in the minibar beside the seat and closed his eyes to rest.

He had exerted himself too much at the Imperial Club and needed time to recover.

Half an hour later…

“Boss, we’re here.”

Long San parked the car in the villa’s courtyard, turned off the engine, and got out to open the door for Xu Shaochen.

Xu Shaochen grabbed the wine, got out of the car, and took out his keys, opening the door and walking into the living room.

“Boss.”

On the sofa, Linda was lying there, wearing Xu Shaochen’s white shirt while engrossed in watching TV on her Phone. Her fair, slender legs were dangling lazily.

She wasn’t wearing anything underneath.

Don’t ask how he knew. It was all based on experience.

“Have you had dinner?”

Xu Shaochen closed the door behind him and placed the red wine on the wine rack.

“I ordered takeout. It should be here soon. Boss, should we do something vigorous to work up an appetite while we wait?”

Linda looked up at Xu Shaochen and playfully winked, unbuttoning a few buttons on her shirt, revealing just enough skin to entice.

“Are you stupid? You just lost your virginity last night. Rest up.”

Xu Shaochen flicked her forehead gently, his tone indulgent. But truthfully, he was too exhausted.

Who knows how many women he had satisfied at the Imperial Club tonight? He felt completely drained!

Linda naturally didn’t know the real reason, thinking he was just being considerate. She grinned foolishly, her smile as bright as ever.

After finishing their takeout, Xu Shaochen went upstairs to rest.

………

Morning.

After finishing his morning exercises, Xu Shaochen took a shower, changed clothes, and left after breakfast.

He hadn’t gone to school at all last week. Since today was Monday, he decided he had to go. Otherwise, Zhao Qingyu might explode.

As he entered the classroom, it was bustling. Many students were gathered together.

“What’s going on?”

Xu Shaochen tapped Zhou Fan’s shoulder.

“Hey, Xu! You’re here! The school’s hosting a sports meet, and Zhang Qingsong is gathering people to sign up.”

Zhou Fan explained, looking at Xu Shaochen.

Xu Shaochen nodded but wasn’t interested. He had no desire to participate in such activities.

“Xu Shaochen, why don’t you sign up for an event? Do something for our class.”

Zhang Qingsong also noticed Xu Shaochen and his eyes briefly flashed with malice, but he maintained a friendly smile.

“Forget it. I don’t have any special talents.”

Xu Shaochen shook his head, refusing. Besides having a certain “special talent,” he didn’t feel he had anything noteworthy to offer.

“What’s that supposed to mean? Are you even part of our class if you don’t participate in team events? We’re short a person for the basketball team, how about you fill in?”

Zhang Qingsong raised the stakes by implying Xu Shaochen was distancing himself from the group, trying to pressure him.

“I don’t know how to play basketball.”

Xu Shaochen frowned. He was really put off by Zhang Qingsong’s moral coercion.

“It’s okay, you just need to be there. Otherwise, we can’t make a team.”

Zhang Qingsong smiled, inwardly snickering. He knew Xu Shaochen couldn’t play basketball, which was exactly why he wanted him to join. It would be fun to see him make a fool of himself in front of the whole school. The thought of Xu Shaochen embarrassing himself in front of thousands of people excited him.

“I already told you I can’t play. Can’t you understand human language? Get lost!”

Xu Shaochen took a step forward, glaring coldly at Zhang Qingsong.

He had pretty much figured out Zhang Qingsong’s petty scheme, which only made him more determined not to let him succeed.

For a moment, the tension between the two was palpable. No one dared to breathe loudly.

“What’s going on here?”

At this moment, a clear and melodious voice reached everyone’s ears.

Zhao Qingyu walked into the classroom, dressed in a cyan cheongsam.

“Good morning, Teacher Zhao.”

“Good morning, Teacher Zhao.”

Everyone quickly greeted her, stepping aside to reveal Xu Shaochen and Zhang Qingsong.

“What’s going on between you two?”

Zhao Qingyu frowned, her gaze unfriendly, as she couldn’t tolerate conflicts among her students.

“Teacher Zhao, you have to help me out. Our class’s basketball team is short of a player, and I asked Xu Shaochen to fill in for the upcoming sports meet. Not only did he refuse to contribute, but he also cursed at me. How can he be part of our class if he’s not willing to help us?”

Before Xu Shaochen could speak, Zhang Qingsong exaggerated the situation, appealing emotionally to Zhao Qingyu.

“Xu Shaochen, you didn’t participate in the last sports meet. You have to join this time.”

Zhao Qingyu looked at Xu Shaochen, speaking calmly. The little rascal, she thought he might skip class again today.

“Alright, since Teacher Zhao has spoken, how can I refuse?”

Xu Shaochen chuckled, spreading his hands. In front of so many students, he still had to give Zhao Qingyu face.

After all, Zhao Qingyu had often shown him respect before.

However, he found Zhang Qingsong more and more disgusting with each passing day.

This guy was like a fly—it couldn’t seriously harm you, but damn, it could annoy you to no end.