"Heh, then I'll hang up first," Master Duan chuckled and hung up. He didn't dare reveal Zhou Hong's secret, only stating that Zhou Hong would be fine. As for Qiao Wanli's misunderstanding, that was none of his business.
"Zhou Hong, I spoke with Master Duan. Master Duan guaranteed me that you would be fine, and now I can finally relax," Qiao Wanli said happily to Zhou Hong after hanging up.
Zhou Hong was speechless but didn't say anything.
"Xiao Yu, we should head back to Tianhe Residential Area soon," Zhou Hong said to Qiao Xiao Yu around ten in the evening after finishing watching TV.
"Okay!"
The two immediately drove towards Tianhe Residential Area.
As they reached the entrance of their home in Tianhe Residential Area, Zhou Hong saw someone squatting by their doorstep, with a suitcase beside them, looking homeless and pitiful.
That person was none other than Qin Mengxue. After being expelled from her family, Qin Mengxue had nowhere else to go and came to Zhou Hong and Qiao Xiao Yu's residence in Tianhe Residential Area.
"Mengxue." Seeing Qin Mengxue squatting on the ground like a stray dog, Qiao Xiao Yu rushed forward with concern and hugged her.
"Why didn't you call us sooner? How long have you been waiting here?" Qiao Xiao Yu asked, her heart aching.
"It's fine. I have nowhere else to go now. I was wondering if it's convenient..."
"Of course, it's convenient. From now on, this is your home. What's mine is yours," Qiao Xiao Yu said without hesitation.
Qin Mengxue glanced at Zhou Hong, seemingly afraid he wouldn't agree.
"Don't worry about Zhou Hong. If I say it's okay, then it's okay."
"Thank you, Xiao Yu!" Qin Mengxue sobbed, tears streaming down her face.
"It's alright, don't cry. It's just being expelled from your family," Qiao Xiao Yu comforted, hugging Qin Mengxue tightly.
Zhou Hong sighed and said, "Since that's the case, you can live with us from now on. However, don't blame me for being upfront. This was originally just a place for Xiao Yu and me. With one more person, there will inevitably be some inconveniences in daily life. For example, if we disturb your sleep late at night, don't knock on the door complaining about the noise."
Qin Mengxue's face immediately flushed red, as if she understood what Zhou Hong was implying.
Qiao Xiao Yu glared at Zhou Hong, also speechless.
"Zhou Hong, Mengxue is alone and homeless now. Why don't you take her in?" Qiao Xiao Yu asked after a moment's hesitation.
Zhou Hong wiped a cold sweat from his brow.
"I'm serious. Mengxue and I are like sisters. I don't mind at all. Having her help serve you would be quite good," Qiao Xiao Yu said very seriously.
Qin Mengxue pursed her lips and lowered her head, seemingly waiting for Zhou Hong's answer.
However, Zhou Hong refused, "No need. I don't have very high demands in that regard. One is enough."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Qin Mengxue's face. She ultimately wouldn't become Zhou Hong's woman.
Qiao Xiao Yu looked at Zhou Hong, also puzzled. If it were any other man, they would have been overjoyed. Why was Zhou Hong refusing repeatedly? Fortunately, Qiao Xiao Yu knew Zhou Hong's capabilities, otherwise, she might have really suspected if he was impotent.
"It's okay, Xiao Yu. Being friends is also very good," Qin Mengxue said with a smile, tears in her eyes.
Qiao Xiao Yu could only sigh helplessly.
"Let's go inside!"
"Mmm-hmm."
Zhou Hong quickly stepped forward to help carry the suitcase.
Thus, the night passed without incident.
The next morning, after breakfast, Zhou Hong and the other two, as usual, prepared to head to Jinzhou University.
Just then, Zhou Hong received a call from Liu Hua.
"What's wrong, Liu Hua?"
"Zhou Hong, you absolutely must not come to school today," Liu Hua said on the phone.
"Why?"
"Are you an idiot? Yesterday, in front of the TV cameras, you showed such disrespect to Yan Fengcheng, a provincial youth prodigy. Do you think he'll let you off? I got a whisper that just now, Yan Fengcheng called Jinzhou University and said that the Martial Cultivation College of Jinzhou University doesn't need to exist anymore. Unless Jinzhou University's Martial Cultivation College actively arrests you and waits for him to deal with you. Didn't you see the information on the university forum just now?"
"I was still sleeping. Who the hell has nothing better to do than check the forum early in the morning?" Zhou Hong cursed.
"Click!"
Zhou Hong hung up the phone directly.
Qiao Xiao Yu asked, "What did Liu Hua say?"
"That scummy dog Yan Fengcheng called Jinzhou University early this morning and said the Martial Cultivation College of Jinzhou University doesn't need to exist anymore. If it wants to continue existing, it must arrest me and wait for him to deal with me."
"Ah!" Qiao Xiao Yu was dumbfounded and quickly said, "Didn't my grandpa call Master Duan last night? Master Duan said you would be fine."
"Heh! Who told you I would be fine?"
Just then, Zhou Hong's phone rang again. He picked it up and saw it was the Dean's number.
"Hello!" Zhou Hong answered immediately.
"Zhou Hong, where are you?"
"Dean? Why are you calling me so early in the morning?"
"No reason, I just wanted to chat. I'll come pick you up by car," the Dean said on the phone.
Zhou Hong felt a surge of doubt. He initially thought the Dean would say something like Liu Hua, advising him not to go to school. But unexpectedly, that wasn't the case; the Dean actually wanted to pick him up.
What was the Dean planning? Could it be that he wanted to arrest him? To be handed over to Yan Fengcheng for punishment?
"Okay, I'm at Tianhe Residential Area. Come to the main entrance to pick me up." Zhou Hong didn't ask too many questions. He wanted to see if the Dean truly intended to do that.
After waiting at the entrance of Tianhe Residential Area for twenty to thirty minutes, Zhou Hong indeed saw the Dean arrive in a car.
"Zhou Hong, get in."
"Thank you for coming to pick me up, Dean."
"No need to be polite." Just then, the Dean approached Zhou Hong and suddenly made a move, subduing him.
Of course, Zhou Hong allowed himself to be subdued. Otherwise, with the Dean's strength, he could have flicked him to death with a single finger.
"Dean? What are you doing?" Zhou Hong asked with feigned confusion. Qiao Xiao Yu and Qin Mengxue, who were nearby, also hurried forward nervously.
"Zhou Hong, I'm sorry, but I have no choice. Yan Fengcheng gave Jinzhou University an ultimatum early this morning. The Principal personally instructed me to ensure you are apprehended and handed over to Yan Fengcheng for disposal," the Dean said helplessly.
"Why?"
"Because if we don't do this, Jinzhou University's Martial Cultivation College will cease to exist. Yan Fengcheng will surely go on a killing spree. With his talent and strength, what's to stop him from killing all the students in the entire Martial Cultivation College? No one from the Xingbu Bureau will be able to intervene."
A chill ran through Zhou Hong's heart. It was as he had suspected; the Dean was here to arrest him.
However, Zhou Hong didn't resist. Since that was the case, he'd let himself be captured for now. In any case, Zhou Hong intended to wait for Yan Fengcheng to arrive.
"Come with me to Jinzhou University now and wait for Yan Fengcheng to deal with you." The Dean grabbed Zhou Hong and put him in the car.