Slapping Grandmaster in the Face, Tasting Xiao Wu's

"Xiao Chen, you're quite impressive."

Before everyone's eyes, Yu Xiaogang walked straight up to Xiao Chen, then shook his head, his face filled with regret.

"It's just a pity that you haven't received guidance from a professional teacher. Your talent will likely be difficult to bring to its fullest potential, and your future achievements will be very limited."

"However, if you become my disciple, all these problems will be easily solved! Back then, I..."

"Xiao Chen, I'll only ask you once."

Seeing that the time was right, Yu Xiaogang turned slightly to the side.

He held a book to his chest with one hand and clasped the other behind his back, striking what he believed was an unfathomably profound pose.

"Are you willing to become my disciple?"

In an instant, the Cafeteria fell silent once more. Everyone looked toward Xiao Chen, waiting for his choice.

Tang San's brows first furrowed slightly, then the corners of his lips curled upward.

If Xiao Chen also became his teacher's disciple, then from now on, the other boy would have to greet him as Senior Brother whenever they met.

He could even use his status as Senior Brother to rightfully make Xiao Chen do chores and errands for him, as well as keep away from Xiao Wu.

"I refuse."

Before everyone's eyes, Xiao Chen looked directly at Yu Xiaogang and calmly spoke three words.

"Why?"

Yu Xiaogang's brows immediately knitted together, and he questioned him on the spot.

After all, this was not what he had expected!

"You just said that you published theories such as the Ten Core Competencies, correct?"

Xiao Chen answered with a question.

"That's right."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's tightly furrowed brows relaxed again, and he stood even straighter.

He looked as though he could already see Xiao Chen performing the disciple's bow before him.

Was Xiao Chen trying to debate him?

He was a renowned Grandmaster on the continent. Was it difficult to convince a mere child?

This registered disciple was as good as his!

"Did you come up with all those theories yourself?"

"Th-that's right."

Yu Xiaogang answered forcefully.

"Have you put them into practice?"

"Cough, cough, cough. My theories have undergone all kinds of calculations, combined with my extensive experience. Their accuracy is as high as..."

Yu Xiaogang began explaining himself at length.

But the moment he finished, Xiao Chen questioned him again.

"So, your theories haven't been tested through practice, right?"

"..."

Yu Xiaogang was instantly left speechless.

So everything he had just said had been for nothing?

This little brat Xiao Chen was truly irritating!

Seeing Yu Xiaogang fall silent, Xiao Chen spoke again, every word firm and forceful.

"Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. You haven't even personally put your theories into practice, yet you have the nerve to publish them?"

"You say you want to teach me. Are you sure you want to teach me, rather than use me as a test subject to verify whether your theories are correct?"

"You... I..."

Having his thoughts exposed in one stroke, Yu Xiaogang felt terrible.

All the words he had prepared beforehand now seemed impossible to say. He could only stand there awkwardly, his toes curling inside his shoes.

He could neither advance nor retreat.

He had actually been rebuked by a child only a few years old in front of so many people?

The key was that Xiao Chen's words made perfect sense. He could not find any angle from which to refute him.

Damn it.

If he did not quickly find himself a way out, he would truly be humiliated beyond measure this time!

"Xiao Chen, my teacher absolutely didn't mean that. And let me tell you, my teacher's understanding of Martial Souls is absolutely authoritative. He..."

Seeing Yu Xiaogang fall into an awkward predicament, Tang San hurriedly stepped forward to explain for him.

He had already taken the man as his teacher. If Yu Xiaogang were truly seen as a fraud, he would definitely be implicated as well, becoming a fraud's disciple and earning Xiao Wu's disdain.

Besides, Yu Xiaogang still had value to him.

"Whether you want to take him as your teacher is your business. You don't need to explain it to me."

Xiao Chen glanced at Tang San, then ignored Yu Xiaogang and walked toward Xiao Wu on the first floor.

How Tang San chose to get along with Yu Xiaogang was his own business and had nothing to do with him.

He only needed to stay near them, increase the chances of triggering Hidden Quests, and collect system rewards.

Of course, that was assuming they did not come over to bother him.

Otherwise, he would not mind giving them a hard beating!

After all, beating someone up also counted as a form of contact!

Before long, Xiao Chen arrived before Xiao Wu and caught the familiar faint fragrance.

The next moment, he directly took Xiao Wu's small hand and gently kneaded it, enjoying its soft touch.

"I won."

"Mhm, mhm. Xiao Chen, you're the best! Such a man!"

As Xiao Wu praised him, she raised her other hand and clenched it into a fist, gesturing before him.

"But for trash like that, Sister Xiao Wu could have handled them herself. You didn't need to step in at all."

"You were only hurt by Tang San's weapon not long ago. You should rest more."

"Alright, alright."

Hearing Xiao Wu's concerned words, a smile immediately appeared on Xiao Chen's face.

Well, now he was a patient.

Still, being cared for by a rabbit-eared girl with long legs felt pretty nice.

The next moment, Xiao Chen turned toward everyone from Seventh Dormitory and spoke loudly.

"Everyone from Seventh Dormitory, come up to the second floor with me now. Today, I'm paying for everyone's meals!"

"Boss is awesome! Boss is the toughest! Awoo..."

Hearing Xiao Chen's words, everyone from Seventh Dormitory cheered, their faces flushed as they lifted Xiao Chen up and rushed toward the second floor of the Cafeteria.

The food on the second floor of the Cafeteria was simply too expensive. It was not something Work-Study Students like them could afford.

Now that Xiao Chen was treating them, how could they not be excited?

As for Xiao Wu, she had already been pulled into Xiao Chen's arms when the people from Seventh Dormitory rushed over.

With a beauty in his arms, soft as water, Xiao Chen immediately felt a wave of contentment.

He played with Xiao Wu's little hand and pinched her soft cheeks as the people of Seventh Dormitory surrounded him and carried him up to the second floor of the Cafeteria.

Very soon, aside from Tang San, who left sheepishly with Yu Xiaogang, everyone from Seventh Dormitory took their seats.

Yet no one spoke. They all stared eagerly at Xiao Chen, waiting for his command.

Although Xiao Chen said he was treating them, the dishes on the second floor of the Cafeteria were incredibly expensive, and there were so many of them.

If they ordered recklessly, one meal might bankrupt Xiao Chen!

"Why are you all looking at me?"

Seeing this, Xiao Chen laughed.

He knew they were considering his situation and worried about costing him too much.

But that concern was clearly unnecessary.

"I, Xiao Chen, keep my word. Today, everyone's expenses are on me. I'm treating, and we won't eat the best—only the most expensive!"

"But..."

At this point, Xiao Chen lifted the student beside him with one hand. This was the student who had insulted Xiao Wu earlier and whom he had detained to pay the bill.

"This guy is paying."

The next moment, everyone from Seventh Dormitory turned to look at him in unison.

"Y-yes, I'll pay. I'll pay..."

Stared at by so many people, that student immediately caved and hurriedly agreed.

But his heart was filled with resentment.

Treating so many people and ordering only the most expensive dishes—even he could barely afford it.

Xiao Chen, was it?

Just wait. You'll soon regret what you did today.

I can't beat you, but I can call someone!

"Long live Boss!"

After receiving that student's confirmation, everyone from Seventh Dormitory cheered excitedly and began fighting over the menu to place orders.

Of course, no matter what dishes they ordered, they had to be served to Boss Xiao Chen's table first.

Soon, Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu's table was filled with delicious food.

"So much delicious food!"

Looking at the dazzling spread before her, Xiao Wu's pink eyes immediately lit up.

She took a bite from the left, then a bite from the right, her face full of smiles.

From time to time, she did not forget to pick out several of her favorite dishes and personally feed them to Xiao Chen, her actions extremely intimate.

"This one tastes pretty good, and that one is delicious too. Then add a bite of your Carrot, Xiao Chen. Mmm, I'm so happy!"

"Xiao Chen, try some of mine too. It tastes great. Come on, open your mouth, ah~"

As Xiao Chen enjoyed Xiao Wu's attention, the corners of his lips rose slightly.

Because the system had arrived!

"Congratulations, Host. You have completed a Hidden Quest. Reward: three consecutive draws!"

"Would you like to draw?"

"..."