You're... Not Good Enough!

Actually.

Back in class.

When Tang Zichen had said she already had someone in mind for her team, Chen Ye had sensed something.

It was just that without Tang Zichen confirming it herself, it was hard to say.

After all.

Chairman Chen had only asked her to look after his son in the secret realm.

Simply looking after someone did not require forming a team.

If it were Chen Ye, if he agreed to look after someone, he definitely would not form a team with that person either.

Because once they formed a team, he would have to split his gains evenly!

Who would do that?

Now that the girl had come looking for him, Chen Ye's premonition had turned into a guess.

Maybe she really wanted to talk to him about teaming up!

If his guess was right, Chen Ye was deeply moved by Tang Zichen's generosity.

But...

Moved or not, why did she ask to meet in the grove?

What decent person met in a grove?

Didn't she know that only young couples and secret lovers snuck into groves?

That male classmate had merely come to deliver the message. He left after saying his piece.

After he left, the other three people in the dorm stared hard at Chen Ye.

"Old Chen!" Qian Fugui was the first to speak. Forcing a smile, he said, "You're something else, kid! Without making a sound, you actually managed to win over Class Monitor Tang?"

He looked utterly envious, jealous, and resentful.

Before Chen Ye could speak, Lu Yong refuted him first. "Fugui, don't talk nonsense. Maybe Class Monitor Tang has something to discuss with Chen Ye?"

As he spoke, Lu Yong secretly winked at Qian Fugui, telling him to pay attention to Zhao Zheng and stop talking carelessly.

At that moment, Zhao Zheng's expression was awful...

"If she had something to discuss with Chen Ye, she could have said it openly. Why secretly arrange to meet in the grove?"

Qian Fugui did not know whether he had failed to see Lu Yong's signal or was saying it deliberately.

Zhao Zheng seemed unable to listen any longer and said, "Old Chen, since Class Monitor Tang is looking for you, go on ahead! We'll wait for you in the cafeteria."

"Alright!"

Chen Ye agreed and left the dorm.

He could have explained it.

All he had to do was tell them that his father had once asked Tang Zichen to take care of him.

But he felt there was no need, nor was he obligated to explain.

If word got out, it might damage his father's reputation.

There was a pond in the grove.

Beside the pond, Chen Ye saw Tang Zichen.

"Class Monitor, I heard you were looking for me?"

Chen Ye greeted her with a smile while secretly sizing up the girl before him.

He had to admit, this girl truly had exceptional looks and temperament. She was tall and graceful, and perfect in every way.

Only the scale of her cleavage was not particularly impressive...

Still, that was not much of an issue. Tang Zichen had only just come of age, so there was still room for further development.

No wonder outstanding "geniuses" like Zhao Zheng all had a favorable impression of her.

Tang Zichen's appearance matched the image of a goddess in boys' hearts.

Of course, no one was absolutely perfect.

Tang Zichen's flaw was perhaps that her temperament was somewhat cold, making people reluctant to approach her. Also, though her eyes were beautiful, they lacked the liveliness of an ordinary young girl. Her gaze was deep, like that of a heroic woman who cared for the world, always carrying an inescapable sorrow.

"Chen Ye, you should know why I asked you here."

The moment Tang Zichen spoke, she went straight to the point.

Chen Ye nodded. "My father told me that he asked you to take care of me in the secret realm."

"So, you agree to become my teammate?" Tang Zichen asked.

Chen Ye was stunned.

It really was about teaming up?

He could not help saying, "Class Monitor, my dad asked you to take care of me in the secret realm, but you don't actually need to form a team with me to do that. As long as I follow you, that should be enough. Aren't you sacrificing your own interests by doing this? Once we form a team, the potential gained from killing Jumping Corpses has to be split evenly among teammates."

"I know."

Tang Zichen said, "In my heart, my father is very important. Chairman Chen saved my father back then. To me, he is not only a benefactor, but also a hero worthy of respect!"

"Chen Ye, everyone has their own ideas. I truly cannot understand why you chose to bond with a C-class Hero, but I will not say anything about it. Since Chairman Chen asked me to look after you, I will certainly do everything I can to repay him."

"So you're doing this to repay a debt of gratitude?"

Chen Ye sighed first, then said with a smile, "I thought you had started to see me in a new light!"

It was obviously a joke.

Unexpectedly, Tang Zichen seriously looked Chen Ye over and said solemnly, "Your appearance does meet my requirements. However, the future partner in my heart must be stronger than me. You... are not good enough!"

A woman had actually told him to his face that he was not good enough?

That was simply unbearable!

Chen Ye nearly challenged the girl before him to a duel!

With his current strength, he could definitely unlock all eighteen skills from the girl in front of him.

"Class Monitor, your talent is so outstanding that there is simply no one your age better than you. So, by your standards, you can only grow old alone."

Tang Zichen said calmly, "There's nothing wrong with growing old alone. At least I won't have to waste my time on trivial family matters."

Chen Ye: "..."

He had figured it out. The mindset of the girl before him was different from that of ordinary girls.

What she pursued was probably great power.

No wonder Chen Ye always felt that Tang Zichen lacked the youthful vigor of a young person.

"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Tang Zichen's voice rang out.

Chen Ye nodded. "Alright. I need to go to the cafeteria too."

The two went their separate ways.

As soon as he arrived at the cafeteria.

Someone called out to Chen Ye.

"Old Chen, over here."

Chen Ye looked over and saw that his roommates had claimed a table and were waiting for him.

They had even gotten his meal for him.

Once Chen Ye walked over and sat down, Lu Yong smiled and said, "Today, President Qian is treating us. He said not to hold back. There are plans for tonight too."

There really were plenty of dishes on the table.

Chen Ye said, "Then President Qian is really spending a lot."

Among the four people in the dorm, Qian Fugui was undoubtedly the richest.

The reason this kid had gotten into Martial University was indeed because his father had used money power and donated a huge sum to the university.

But Qian Fugui did not know that.

He thought Martial University had made an exception and admitted him.

His father had gone to great lengths to protect his pride.

At that moment.

Qian Fugui suddenly said gloomily, "We're entering the secret realm tomorrow, and I still haven't found a teammate. There's a good chance I won't be coming back this time. What's the point of keeping money if I don't spend it?"

"My dad once said that the most painful thing in life is when the person is gone but the money hasn't been spent. So don't be polite."

As soon as he said that.

Everyone immediately felt a little awkward.

"Pah! Pah! Fugui, don't jinx yourself!" Lu Yong spoke first.

Zhao Zheng followed, "No one can predict what will happen in the secret realm. Even if you form a team, that doesn't guarantee safety. What matters is your mindset! Fugui, your mindset isn't right right now."

They could offer advice.

But no one was willing to step forward and say they would team up with Qian Fugui...

Qian Fugui mocked himself.

He knew that he could not blame others for looking down on his situation.

"Let's not talk about that... By the way, Old Chen, what exactly did Class Monitor Tang want from you?"

The moment that question came up.

Lu Yong and Zhao Zheng both pricked up their ears.