"Teacher Xie, could you please convey to the academy that I will purchase this giant serpent at the original price?" Gu Ya said with a smile.
Xie Fangbin and Shi Heping looked at each other, both thinking Gu Ya was joking.
"What are you going to pay with? Do you have money? This thing is nearly 800,000 Bai Xing Coins!" Shi Heping said with an incredulous laugh.
"800,000, is it?" Gu Ya said, raising his communication wristband and opening his bank account. There, a hefty 1,200,000 Bai Xing Coins were displayed!
Xie Fangbin frowned, saying somewhat dismissively, "You've got 120,000, that's not enough." 120,000! That was his entire annual salary!
Gu Ya said calmly, "Teacher, you missed a zero."
Just then, 400 Bai Xing Coins were automatically added to the account, followed by another 400 Bai Xing Coins...
Xie Fangbin swallowed hard in surprise, no longer able to sit still. He quickly stood up, doing his best to suppress his shock and excitement, and said, "Gu Ya, I'll discuss the giant serpent matter with the academy. You should head back for now!"
"Alright!" Gu Ya stood up, bowed respectfully to the two teachers, and said, "Thank you both for your trouble."
Watching Gu Ya leave, the two teachers breathed a sigh of relief.
Shi Heping gasped, "I feel like I've poked a hornet's nest, and all that's flying out is shock!"
Xie Fangbin covered his head and said, "I swear, Gu Ya is the most unexpected student I've ever met."
Shi Heping laughed heartily, "Old Xie! We're soaring thanks to Gu Ya! We've definitely secured the excellent teacher awards this year, hahaha!"
Back in the hovercar, Gu Ya let out a deep sigh.
He had revealed quite a bit today. While there were still a few things unsaid, what he had shared with the teachers was enough to cause a stir.
In truth, Gu Ya didn't want to be this way. He had always strived to keep a low profile; too much fame easily attracted trouble.
But Gu Ya believed that the teachers wouldn't disclose his situation to other students. After all, these were personal matters, and revealing them would harm a teacher's reputation.
It was past 11 PM when he returned to his dormitory.
Wang Zhanpeng gave Gu Ya an awkward smile and they chatted briefly before he lay down on his bed to go online. They didn't exchange much more.
Gu Ya finally had a chance to take a shower and relax.
It was late, and Gu Ya was so hungry he couldn't sleep. He got up and checked the time; it was only 11:40 PM.
The class group chat was still buzzing about the recent training. Gu Ya really didn't want to look, so he decided to go downstairs to the cafeteria for something to eat.
Taking the elevator to the first floor, he walked through the quiet and chilly academy. Passing by Ye Ying's dormitory, Gu Ya raised his wristband and sent her a message: "I'm back, training completed successfully."
Because of his confrontation with Xing Bin, Ye Ying was clearly unhappy. She still hadn't agreed to return to Gu Ya's community alliance with him on the weekend.
Gu Ya couldn't quite figure out Ye Ying's attitude towards him. She appeared distant, yet he always felt she was quite supportive of him.
Especially that sentence, "You train well." Although her tone was cool, her words were quite warming.
Upon arriving at the cafeteria, Gu Ya ordered enough food for two meals and began eating heartily.
His wristband suddenly buzzed. Gu Ya looked up; it was Ye Ying. She was still awake.
"Good to have you back."
"Good to have you back," Gu Ya murmured to himself. It was like a message from a normal friend, and she hadn't mentioned returning to the alliance community at all.
Was he overthinking things?
Gu Ya suddenly felt ashamed of himself for being so indecisive, so unmanly.
But when it came to matters of the heart, if you didn't think about them, there would be no progress. Thinking too much made it easy to get lost.
This was difficult! Gu Ya sighed.
Right now, Ye Ying held the dominant position, and Gu Ya was trailing behind like a sycophant.
Sycophant! Humph! Gu Ya detested that word.
He decided to give her a couple of days of cold shoulder!
Gu Ya finished his meal with indignation and stood up, letting out a satisfied burp.
Just then, Xing Bin from Class B entered the cafeteria with his two classmates. Their eyes met, and Gu Ya walked past without acknowledging him.
However, the moment Gu Ya stepped out of the cafeteria, the three of them chased after him.
"Gu Ya!" Xing Bin called out maliciously, his tone laced with threat.
Gu Ya stopped reluctantly, turned back, and stared coldly at him, saying, "Are you looking for trouble again?"
"Who's looking for trouble? Gu Ya! Do you remember what Xing Bin warned you about?" one of the boys shouted.
"Give it up! You think you can catch up to Ye Ying? What makes you think you can? Do you have money or status? Relying on your poor background, huh? Hahaha! Don't you feel ashamed?" another boy yelled.
Xing Bin walked up to Gu Ya and stared down at him, saying, "Look at yourself, how can you compare to me? I'm the undisputed campus heartthrob, the dream boyfriend for so many girls!"
Xing Bin threatened him chillingly, "I'm warning you one last time, stay away from Ye Ying!"
Then, Xing Bin smugly added, "Oh right, I've asked Ye Ying out this weekend, and she's already agreed. You better behave yourself and not ruin my plans!"
Going out with Ye Ying this weekend? Gu Ya's heart leaped. Ye Ying agreed? Impossible!
"Heh heh, Gu Ya, do you know the difference between you and Xing Bin? Scram!"
"Little runt, not talking anymore? Or too scared to talk?"
Gu Ya's head was buzzing. No wonder Ye Ying hadn't mentioned returning to the community with him. She had already agreed to someone else. She was avoiding me.
Xing Bin raised his hand and patted Gu Ya's head dismissively, saying, "From now on, get out of my sight! Don't offend my eyes!"
Gu Ya looked up, feeling as if thousands of needles were piercing his skin, his heart aching intensely. He said in a daze, "I have nothing else to say."
"Haha! What else could you possibly say? Are you going to fight us? I'm so scared, hahaha!" one boy said, throwing a punch at Gu Ya.
Another boy forcefully placed his hand on Gu Ya's shoulder and grinned, "Why aren't you leaving yet? Are you waiting for us to beat you up before you go?"
Gu Ya looked up and glared at them fiercely. He didn't want trouble; he wanted to go and ask Ye Ying what was going on even more.
"Hurry up and get lost! You little bum!" the boy suddenly punched Gu Ya in the stomach.
Gu Ya doubled over in pain, clutching his stomach, his mind a chaotic mess.
"Are you getting too bold?" The boy suddenly grabbed Gu Ya's head and slammed it to the ground.
Gu Ya stumbled, forced to the ground by his assailant. Suddenly, he was kicked hard in the waist, a searing pain shooting through him. Gu Ya seemed oblivious to it.
Ye Ying, I've been completely honest with you! Why did you hide this from me?
"Gu Ya's gone blank, what should we do, Xing Bin?" one of the boys asked.
Xing Bin clenched his fists, making a cracking sound, and said softly, "A beating will fix it."
"Got it! Drag him to a secluded spot!" The two boys grabbed Gu Ya by his arms and, like dragging a dog, pulled him into the small grove next to the cafeteria.
He had to find Ye Ying and get an explanation, and he had to do it now, immediately, right away!
Gu Ya tried to stand up but was brutally stomped underfoot by the three of them.
Get lost!
Gu Ya pushed himself up with all his might. Seeing Gu Ya resist, the three of them became more agitated, and several kicks landed on him.
Enduring the pain in his body, Gu Ya struggled to stand again, wiped the corner of his mouth where blood was flowing, and slowly walked towards the edge of the grove.
"Who told you to go!" Xing Bin grabbed Gu Ya and landed a heavy punch directly on his face.
"Behave yourself!" The two boys kicked Gu Ya hard in the stomach twice.
Gu Ya was kicked to the ground, and the food he had just eaten surged into his throat, nearly making him vomit.
"Just like a dog, don't call yourself Gu Ya anymore, call yourself Gou Ya! Hahaha!"
"Gou Ya, that suits him perfectly! He was just a dog from the slums, thinking he'd earned his place by entering the Class A dormitory, and he dares to chase Xing Bin's girlfriend! Has eating shit made him stupid? Hahaha!"
The two boys taunted him mercilessly.
Suddenly, Gu Ya's wristband lit up. Gu Ya blankly raised his wristband to look.
Instantly, tears began to stream down his face.
It was Ye Ying. She said... this weekend... go...
Xing Bin kicked Gu Ya in the face and roared, "Gou Ya, if you don't want to be beaten, get lost like a dog, or we'll help you roll!"
Gu Ya finally saw Ye Ying's message clearly, and a smile flickered across his face.
"Still smiling? Dammit, who gave you permission!" Xing Bin suddenly kicked him again.
But what followed next surprised him.