Chapter 131: Save the Brain dead lover (10)
Yi Xiao had never imagined that there would come a time when someone would hold him and pat his head. Even more unexpectedly, he hadn’t resisted, pushed the other person away, or even given them a beating. Instead, he felt genuinely comforted and his face even turned red.
However, that split-second of blushing was enough to make him feel like he was about to explode in place. When he realized his current state, Yi Xiao felt like he shot up like a rocket. He had initially intended to take a step back and run away, but Ren Zhu was still holding onto his neck and shoulders. Given Ren Zhu’s petite size, he was practically lifted off the ground, carried like that.
Ren Zhu: “…”
He felt like growing taller and gaining weight in an instant.
Yi Xiao noticed that Ren Zhu seemed to be on the brink of falling, so on reflex, he extended his arms and tightly held onto Ren Zhu’s waist. When he lowered his head, he saw Ren’s expressionless face looking up, which made him burst into laughter. He suddenly felt less awkward than before.
This guy seemed to have a natural talent for a certain rogue skill. He gently tilted Ren Zhu upwards while holding his waist, adopting an expression of exaggerated helplessness. “You’re thinner than the roasted green grass lamb they sell in the school cafeteria. Little Bamboo, should I not be afraid for you?”
Less than ten seconds had passed, and Ren Zhu already felt like his dignity had been insulted and belittled. Without any hesitation, he retorted, “Yeah, I’m thinner than a lamb, but at least I’m not a moron.” And definitely not an edgy moron, right?
Yi Xiao’s lips twitched, “Do you have to hold a grudge like this?”
Ren Zhu kicked his legs, “Put me down! Can’t you see several testing teachers over there watching us? In broad daylight, under the sun and the moon, why are you holding onto me?”
Yi Xiao was on the brink of getting angry, “Who was the one who hugged me first? And patted my head!”
“Well, now it’s you who’s holding onto me. Look, both my hands are stretched out.” To emphasize his point, Ren Zhu childishly extended his hands and waved them a couple of times.
In response, an infuriated Yi Xiao simply tossed him onto the ground. Fortunately, he wasn’t lifted too high off the ground, so he quickly regained his footing.
“Alright, let’s not argue about this. What should we do next? We haven’t eaten yet. Should we go to the school cafeteria?”
Upon hearing this, Yi Xiao recalled his previous thought in class about treating Ren Zhu to a feast if his mental power increased. With that in mind, he smirked and shook his head, a look of disdain on his face, then casually… Yi Xiao pulled Ren Zhu’s hand and walked towards the school gate, saying, “Even though the school cafeteria food might be delicious, it’s just cafeteria food. You, as a little bamboo who hasn’t seen much of the world, definitely haven’t experienced real good food. Since your mental power has gone from E to S, let’s celebrate by having a proper meal today. I’ll show you what true gourmet delights are, served on exquisite plates.”
Ren Zhu followed behind Yi Xiao, listening to his exaggerated descriptions of others’ cooking, his expression showing a hint of complexity. After all, in his previous life, even if he casually praised someone’s cooking, this guy would remember it in his heart and then cook it for him for several days in a row, going so far as to continue tormenting him at night, all because he said someone else’s food was good. It was as if he feared losing his position as the top chef.
But now, this guy was praising someone else’s cooking with his own mouth. Would he still complain about this? Ren Zhu was really looking forward to the expression he would make once he regained his memory and recalled all these instances. It would surely be quite spectacular. Ren Zhu was about to take out his notebook again, but his hand was held and despite his attempts to wriggle free, he couldn’t escape.
Yi Xiao led Ren Zhu out of the school gate and immediately hopped onto a hovering car. These kinds of cars had a self-service system: one could just swipe a card and drive away. The billing would be based on usage time. Of course, one needed a driving license to operate them, but that was not a challenge for Yi Xiao: despite his young age, he had obtained driving qualifications for most of the mechanical vehicles, which he had once boasted about. However, with the current requirement of mental control for driving mechs, his previous glory had turned into irony.
Along the way, Ren Zhu carefully observed the scenery outside the car. He realized that the technological level of this world was much more advanced than the previous few worlds he had experienced. Just the cross-hatched floating cars and the levitating sky buildings displayed the grandeur of this world. Occasionally, some strange-looking aliens of various sizes were walking down the street, making it seem like another world altogether: which it truly was.
Soon, Yi Xiao brought Ren Zhu to a massive pentagonal building suspended in the air. This place was familiar to Ren from his memories, though he only associated it with one word: expensive.
It was said to be the most luxurious sightseeing and dining restaurant on the entire Wisdom Star. Sitting in this restaurant provided a panoramic view of the renowned landscapes of the three major academies on Wisdom Star. Resembling a massive pentagon and situated on Wisdom Star, the restaurant cleverly named itself the “Star of Wisdom Skyborne Restaurant.”
It was extremely popular, and when parents brought their children here, they would grit their teeth and treat them to a meal, telling them that if they succeeded in their studies, they could eat here regularly, motivating the children to strive for success. Couples also loved coming here to talk and date. Statistics showed that nearly all proposals made at the Wisdom Star were successful, with the only two failures being interrupted by other customers. This led many student couples to nickname it the “Money-Burning Star.”
You might wonder why not the “Star of Love”? Clever students would tell you that anyone who could afford to dine at the Wisdom Star was either rich or talented, and with either a prestigious background or exceptional abilities, what more did they need other than love? But whether they were from well-off families or had extraordinary talents, they were all here to spend money, making “money-burning” a constant here.
From this perspective, it was clear that ordinary students admired, envied, and resented the Star of Wisdom. But it was undeniable that this massive pentagonal structure suspended in the sky had truly motivated students in all aspects of studying and earning.
Ren Zhu and Yi Xiao drove the hover car directly to the parking area of Star of wisdom skyborne restaurant.
Ren Zhu mentally calculated the cost of dining at this place. Supposedly, the buffet here cost a thousand Union Credits per person, and that was already the most affordable dining option. If they ordered individual dishes, the cost would likely be even higher. Given Ren Zhu’s previous financial situation where he could barely afford the cafeteria meals, being able to have a meal here, regardless of how they ate, would probably be considered a significant event in his life.
Yi Xiao stood by, watching as Ren’s eyes sparkled while gazing at the shimmering building. He felt extremely pleased. This unexplainable sense of pride was akin to winning against a particularly formidable opponent online and having the whole audience cheering for him. Although he didn’t know how eating a meal could evoke a sense of pride, he enjoyed this feeling so much that Yi Xiao decided he would bring this scrawny little bamboo here for a meal every weekend to maintain this feeling. After all, what’s money for? He could fight in a few more battles, give a few more private lessons, and easily earn enough. Even if it’s one meal a day here, it’s doable!
“Alright, stop staring. Follow me upstairs; I’m treating you,” Yi Xiao said.
Ren Zhu nodded and then pointed to a sign after entering the building, asking, “Should we order à la carte or go for the buffet?”
Yi Xiao waved his hand and said, “Order whatever you want, I’ve got money!”
When the people around heard this, they all rolled their eyes in speechless disbelief. When they turned to look at him, they saw a tall teenager with a child of seven or eight years old. Their expressions collectively displayed their bewilderment. They probably thought some naughty kid had taken their parents’ card and came here pretending to be rich. Who knows if the parents would be furious when they found out, perhaps spanking them hard? After all, dining here wasn’t cheap.
However, Yi Xiao and Ren Zhu completely disregarded the gazes around them. Teacher Ren wasn’t a wasteful person, so he went for the buffet without hesitation, saying, “Let’s go for the buffet. I’ve never had a thousand-credit buffet. I wonder what delicious dishes they have here.”
Yi Xiao also preferred the buffet; after all, there were more choices, and it felt more atmospheric while eating, right? So, he led Ren Zhu to the fifth floor’s Star of Wisdom’s Food corner for the buffet.
The Food corner occupied one of the corners on the building’s fifth floor. Despite its limited space, it was still larger than the entire cafeteria at the Stellar Academy. Ren Zhu felt that just walking through the Food Corner would probably take at least fifteen minutes. How were they going to decide what to eat from so many options? They might end up eating there all afternoon.
However, when they arrived, Ren Zhu discovered that technology had surpassed his imagination. While the chefs were indeed cooking, each table had a laser screen displaying all the various dishes available in the Food Corner. Just by browsing the images, one could see every kind of food in this corner and by clicking on the images, the food would be swiftly and smoothly delivered to your seat by specialized delivery robots.
“… So advanced,” Ren Zhu sighed in amazement.
Yi Xiao felt even more satisfaction in his heart.
“Never seen anything like it, Mr. Country Bumpkin? Stick with me from now on, be my little brother. Every week, I’ll bring you here for a meal!”
Ren Zhu raised his eyes, looking at him expressionlessly. “Oh.” When you remember who you are, you’ll probably beg me to eat with you every day.
Yi Xiao felt a sense of foreboding. While Ren Zhu was preparing to take out his notebook, Yi Xiao quickly ordered several dishes and split the screen with Ren Zhu. “Don’t waste time. We still have classes later! Hurry up and select the dishes you want to eat.”
Ren Zhu stopped and promptly followed his suggestion, ordering dishes as well. It had to be said that this was indeed the most expensive buffet. Every dish they ordered was incredibly delicious.
Though some of the dishes looked strange and exotic, the flavors in their mouths were excellent. Ren Zhu even tasted a lot of flavors he had never tried before. The hour and a half of dining was undoubtedly a very enjoyable time. By the end, Ren Zhu found himself somewhat ungracefully slouched in his chair, his expression filled with satisfaction.
Seeing Ren Zhu’s appearance, Yi Xiao’s heart stirred. He discreetly raised his wrist and used his wrist terminal to secretly capture a photo of Ren Zhu, fully satiated and content. Well, he could use this photo to tease him later.
The atmosphere was pleasant, but there’s always someone who lacks manners.
As Ren Zhu and Yi Xiao lounged in their chairs, gazing at the scenery outside the glass windows and enjoying the final moments of their meal, an annoying and sharp voice interrupted.
“Yo! Look, look, look! Guess who we’ve got here? Yi Ming! Isn’t this your genius cousin with both psychic power and physical strength at S-rank? Running into him here, what a fate, right? Aren’t you coming over to say hello? After all, he’s your cousin.”
Ren Zhu instantly sat up, turned his head, and looked at the person who had spoken. It was a boy around fifteen years old, dressed in extravagant clothes and accessories, with a fairly handsome face. Unfortunately, his expression was full of mockery, and his gaze was malicious. He looked as if… Yi Xiao had wronged him gravely.
Yi Xiao’s expression darkened upon hearing this. As he turned his head, the fifteen-year-old boy approached with four or five others. Ren Zhu noticed one of them bore a slight resemblance to Yi Xiao; he should be the “Yi Ming,” Yi Xiao’s cousin, as mentioned.
At this moment, Yi Ming’s face was indifferent. “A genius who can’t even make it to eighteen due to excitement-induced psychic outbursts? The one who’s supposed to protect the Abyss Black Hole for generations. With his current state, what can he possibly accomplish?”
An irritable aura suddenly emanated from Yi Xiao, and Yi Ming’s words continued, “If Uncle and Aunt were still alive, they would definitely feel so—”
Before Yi Ming could finish his sentence, and before Yi Xiao could explode, Ren Zhu stood up directly from his seat, walking toward Yi Ming and the other disdainful teenagers.
“If Yi Xiao can’t make it to eighteen and can’t protect the Abyss Black Hole, then who will? You?” Ren Zhu’s voice was forceful.
Yi Ming looked at Ren Zhu with a slight frown, wanting to ask who he was and how he dared to speak to him. However, he couldn’t help but respond to Ren Zhu’s question, “No, only the eldest son of the Yi family protects the Abyss Black Hole.”
“Oh, so if the eldest son dies, does the second son take over?” Ren Zhu questioned further.
“…No, when the eldest son calms the overflow of the black hole with his own body, it ensures the tranquility of the Abyss Black Hole for at least twenty years.”
“And then?”
“…Then the eldest son’s eldest son grows up.”
Standing in front of Yi Ming, Ren Zhu’s expression became more frigid with each question, while Yi Ming’s face became more unpleasant with each answer. Behind him, the other teenagers seemed to be unaware of this situation, their expressions showing surprise.
“So, as the son of the second son, as a ‘Yi family member’ who will never have to protect the Abyss Black Hole with his own body, I really don’t understand what you have to be proud of? Isn’t all of the Yi family’s honor and wealth brought by the eldest son? You, as a second son’s son, why should you even mention the eldest son’s eldest son? Just because you have a big face?”
Yi Xiao: “…Pff.” He suddenly didn’t feel angry at all, feeling so pleased he wanted to laugh.
Yi Ming: “…” Oh my god!
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