Three of Them Together? (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

"Flender, this is your academy."

Yu Xiaogang unhurriedly took a sip of tea.

Just now, they had been discussing how to deal with an uncertain factor like Jiang Qianhai.

"Yes, I'm the dean, but I'm only a tiny little Soul Saint! How am I supposed to drive away a Title Douluo?"

Flender was so anxious he clapped his hands and stamped his feet. After hearing Tang San's words, Yu Xiaogang had come running over to make him think of a way to get rid of Jiang Qianhai. What could he possibly do?

Just walk up and say our school doesn't welcome you?

"Hey, old Zhao here really doesn't get it. Why do you have to drive him away?" Zhao Wuji scratched his head. "Aside from being a bit too strong, it's not like he's delayed our teaching, has he?"

Yu Xiaogang snorted coldly. "How hasn't he delayed it? Did Dai Mubai's arm break on its own?"

"I... You..."

Zhao Wuji wanted to say that Mubai had indeed been at fault first. After all, saying that about someone's girlfriend—only a coward would hear it and not react, right?

"Are you trying to say Mubai was at fault first?" Yu Xiaogang sneered. "Since ancient times, marriage has been decided by the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. Mubai has a marriage contract. What did he do wrong?"

"Hey, Grandmaster, now you're just twisting things! That's their family business. What are we doing gossiping about it here? I'll say it straight: old Zhao here doesn't dare touch Jiang Qianhai. I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death."

Seeing Zhao Wuji rendered speechless, Yu Xiaogang took a small sip of tea as if in victory.

"For Jiang Qianhai to possess the strength of a Title Douluo at such a young age, either he's an old monster pretending to be young, or he used some evil method. No matter which it is, he isn't anything good. I've said my piece. What you do is up to you."

As he finished speaking, a hidden trace of jealousy flashed through Yu Xiaogang's eyes. He was the true favored son of heaven. Yet heaven had been so unfair, causing his Martial Soul to mutate into a trash Martial Soul. Otherwise, he would have become a Title Douluo long ago!

"This... does seem to make some sense."

Flender still trusted his old friend. Added to the fact that Jiang Qianhai was so powerful despite his young age, it really was somewhat unreasonable, and his stance inevitably began to waver.

"But what about Zhu Zhuqing? If Jiang Qianhai leaves, then Zhu Zhuqing, as his girlfriend, definitely won't stay here either."

He still found it hard to part with such an outstanding little monster as Zhu Zhuqing.

"Why don't we make an agreement with him directly? We'll do our best to teach Zhu Zhuqing well, and in exchange, Jiang Qianhai will give Shrek his goodwill and protection. How about that?"

Flender's eyes lit up. He felt his idea was quite good. After all, although Jiang Qianhai's temper was uncertain, he was genuinely Title Douluo-level combat strength!

He didn't care whether Jiang Qianhai was an old monster pretending to be young or had used some evil method. As long as he didn't endanger Shrek, what did that have to do with him, Flender?

"Old Zhao agrees!"

"What about Mubai? If you do this, you'll chill his heart!"

Yu Xiaogang was somewhat unwilling. This did not fit his thinking at all.

Ever since he learned that Tang San had had an unpleasant encounter with Jiang Qianhai when he enrolled, his heart had been uneasy. If Xiao San was hurt by him and something went wrong, who would prove his theories?

You asked why he had not gone straight to Jiang Qianhai back then in the center of the village?

Of course it was because he was only a Soul Grandmaster. If Jiang Qianhai attacked, what was he supposed to do?

That would have been too dangerous.

Flender waved his large hand. "I'll handle Mubai's side. Let's do it this way. With one more Title Douluo, we'll have a bit more confidence too."

Yu Xiaogang could only snort coldly and stop speaking.

In his view, giving up one Zhu Zhuqing to ensure Tang San's safety was not an issue. Flender's vision was far too short-sighted. He did not understand that keeping Zhu Zhuqing would only create rifts among the students!

His vision for this group of little monsters had been a perfect team!

Now it seemed that was going to fall through.

That very day, Flender went to find Jiang Qianhai.

"What do you think of my proposal?"

Jiang Qianhai pinched his chin and thought for a moment, then gave his refusal.

"I only protect people I care about, and the only person here I care about is Zhuqing."

"You say that if I provide protection, you'll do your utmost to teach Zhuqing. In other words, if I refuse, you won't teach her?"

"That makes things even simpler. Zhuqing can change schools or just withdraw. I'll teach her myself from now on."

When Flender heard this, he could not help but sigh in disappointment.

"May I know why you're refusing?"

"Would you protect your enemies?"

Flender opened his mouth and said bitterly, "No."

He understood. The enemies Jiang Qianhai referred to included Dai Mubai, and might even include more than just him.

In that case, it was only natural that Jiang Qianhai would refuse.

In the end, Flender still did not expel Zhu Zhuqing. He even promised that he would teach her with all his strength, only hoping that in the future, when Shrek faced a crisis, Jiang Qianhai would lend a hand within his power if he was willing.

With this request, Flender had completely lowered his pride, and this time, Jiang Qianhai did not refuse.

Did Flender lose out?

Actually, he did not. By doing this, he not only greatly improved Jiang Qianhai's impression of him, but also secured a greater chance of Jiang Qianhai taking action.

After all, Zhu Zhuqing was right there. If she ran into trouble, Jiang Qianhai couldn't just ignore it, could he?

After seeing Flender off, Ning Rongrong came over again.

"Qianhai Gege~"

The moment she arrived, Ning Rongrong called him "Gege" in a sickly sweet voice, making Jiang Qianhai shudder on the spot.

"Act normal!" Jiang Qianhai rubbed his arms. "If you need something, just say it!"

Ning Rongrong also felt that the way she had called him just now was pretty disgusting, and she couldn't help retching. Only after recovering did she say, "I came to you because I needed something, okay? So I figured you'd like this type. Who knew it would be this cringey? Eugh~"

"Your house is so comfortable. Qianhai, can you help me remodel mine too?"

"Sorry, no. There's only one set of stuff."

"Then I want to sleep with Zhuqing!" Ning Rongrong pointed at the house. "Here!"

"Impossible!"

Without even thinking, Jiang Qianhai refused outright. If she slept with Zhu Zhuqing, where was he supposed to go?

"Aiya, Qianhai Gege, I'm begging you. I'll pay you. Can't you rent a place outside, please?"

Ning Rongrong tugged at him and looked at Jiang Qianhai pitifully, but it couldn't shake Jiang Qianhai's firm heart.

"Playing pitiful won't work either!"

"Hmph! I've already given in so much. What will it take for you to agree?"

Jiang Qianhai grabbed Zhu Zhuqing, who had been watching the show from the side for a long while, and fell backward, the two of them landing on the bed.

Then he turned his head to look at Ning Rongrong, raised an eyebrow, and patted the spot beside him.

"We definitely aren't separating. If you want to sleep here, come on. There's still room here."

Ning Rongrong's face instantly flushed red with anger.

"You think I don't dare? Fine, I'm sleeping here today!"

A wave of killing intent suddenly swept over her. Ning Rongrong, who abruptly came back to her senses, immediately shrank her neck back. Her mind spun rapidly, and she quickly gave Zhu Zhuqing an awkward smile.

"Um... Sister Zhuqing, I'll sleep on your side. You stay in the middle and separate me from Jiang Qianhai. Wouldn't that be fine?"

She really couldn't stand that tiny wooden bed of hers anymore. It was hard as hell, and it had a musty smell too. When had she ever suffered like this in her life?

Besides, three people sleeping in one bed was completely doable. As long as Zhu Zhuqing was in the middle separating them, she could totally pretend Jiang Qianhai didn't exist!

She felt like she was simply a genius!