When Hua Ningning appeared in Duel Class Six, the students present were somewhat stunned. After all, students from Class Five rarely came to Class Six.
And the few Class Five students who usually came were there to flirt with Mu Qingyu.
But after getting thoroughly rebuffed, they never came again.
This time, though, it was someone far more significant. Even Class Five's belle had come?
And she had specifically named You Chen.
Everyone's gaze could not help but turn toward You Chen.
The most excited person was none other than Zhang Cuihua.
But when he heard that Hua Ningning was looking for You Chen, he was dumbfounded too.
"Little Chen, I thought of you as a brother. Are you trying to steal my girl?"
Zhang Cuihua bit his clothes in agony.
"Can you stop being so dramatic?"
You Chen did not bother with this idiot.
"If you have something to say, say it here. Otherwise, people might think it's something shady." You Chen looked at Hua Ningning indifferently.
There probably was nothing she needed to say to him in private.
Only then did Zhang Cuihua relax considerably.
It seemed he had been overthinking things.
"Are you sure you want to talk about what happened last night here?" A sly smile appeared on Hua Ningning's pretty face.
What happened last night?
Naturally, the fact that he had gone to underground duels could not be mentioned.
Students were not allowed to go to places like that.
It was like how students were not allowed to go to nightclubs. If he got disciplined for it, getting into a better university after the College Entrance Exam would become difficult.
So You Chen frowned when he heard that, then stood and walked out.
"It's too noisy here. Let's talk outside."
The students, who had not thought much of it at first, now began wildly imagining things and whispering among themselves.
"What happened last night? That's a lot to unpack."
"No way! When did they get together? Hua Ningning actually likes You Chen?"
"You Chen really made a comeback this time. What exactly happened?"
"I'm so jealous. A goddess actually took a liking to him."
At first, Zhang Cuihua had genuinely thought it was nothing, but seeing this, he too began wildly imagining things. He had even imagined that they already had a child.
He pictured them discussing whether to get an abortion or get married.
"Waaah! My home has been stolen!"
"Even though I'm unwilling, you're my brother. I'll still give you a wedding gift."
Zhang Cuihua had already imagined himself saying those words as he wept bitterly.
So it was not without reason that You Chen called him an idiot.
On the rooftop of the school building.
"You need something?" You Chen asked.
"Two things." Hua Ningning did not beat around the bush and spoke very directly.
"First, there'll be a High School Duel League tomorrow."
"At that time, we'll duel students from other high schools. It's the final duel league of our high school years, and it's held every year."
"The principal selected a roster, and I'm one of them."
"However, I also recommended you."
"Well? Thank me."
Hua Ningning smiled as she tucked the strands of hair blown loose by the breeze behind her ear.
You Chen frowned when he heard that.
Was this girl under the impression that he had nothing better to do?
Or did she think he was desperate for these duels?
The problem was that he was not interested in the slightest.
And she wanted him to thank her?
She was just finding work for him to do.
"But I have no interest at all in the High School Duel League."
You Chen was telling the truth. If it were something tense and thrilling like underground duels, it might at least get him excited.
"Really? Not even if there's prize money?"
"The champion gets five million! The runner-up gets two million! Third place gets five hundred thousand!"
Hua Ningning naturally knew that You Chen was the sort of person who would not rise early without profit. Of course, she did not think a mere league would be enough to attract him.
"Mm, money isn't really the important thing. The main thing is that a league like this is worth participating in. It's beneficial for both body and mind."
You Chen immediately changed his attitude when he heard that.
As long as there was money, everything was negotiable.
Wait, how had he become as money-grubbing as You Wushuang?
Still, life with money was simply too good.
So what if he was money-grubbing?
"What's the other thing?" You Chen asked.
"Because the Collegiate League has doubles duels."
"So, I mean we should form a team then. And you can help me build a deck. Of course, I'll pay for it, and I'll also give you five hundred thousand as a consultation fee."
Hua Ningning did not have any other motive.
She wanted to learn You Chen's dueling style.
But she had tried it herself, and it always felt awkward. She did not know what the problem was.
Therefore, if she could team up with You Chen in a duel, she would surely be able to better grasp its secrets.
You Chen could not help finding it amusing when he heard that.
He had not expected Hua Ningning to become the biggest fan of Underworld Duels.
This girl really had a dark heart.
But as long as there was money, he did not care about anything else.
"Sure. Consider it repayment for your help yesterday."
"Oh, and give me your contact information."
After pondering for a moment, You Chen said this.
"So direct?" Hua Ningning asked with a smile.
"What are you thinking?"
"It's just so that whenever you need me, you don't have to make me the center of attention. Just send me a message."
You Chen glanced at her and shrugged.
"As expected, card players are all dense, straight-laced men."
"You scan me."
Hua Ningning took out her phone, covered in colorful stickers, with a selfie of her as the wallpaper.
After scanning her code and adding her as a friend, You Chen walked away without looking back.
"Oh, remember to report to the principal's office later!"
Hua Ningning had no choice but to remind him.
"Why is this so troublesome?"
"Got it."
You Chen had thought that playing a trap-heavy Underworld Deck would leave him without friends.
Well, this was great. Not only did he have friends now, he even had a fanatical Underworld fan.
What a joke.
You Chen simply did not return to the classroom and went straight to the principal's office.
"Knock, knock—"
"The door isn't locked. Come in."
A deep, hearty voice came from inside.
You Chen opened the door and walked in.
"Hello, Principal. I'm You Chen from Duel Class Six."
You Chen succinctly identified himself as soon as he entered.
Only then did Principal Hua realize who he was and look him over.
"You're the You Chen Ningning recommended?"
At those words,
You Chen first nodded, but the more he thought about it, the stranger it sounded. Ningning?
That was not how a principal should address a student.
A glint flashed in Principal Hua's eyes. The boy looked decent enough, but he still had to test whether he was a shallow person.
He knew his daughter well. She would not recommend someone for no reason, so he naturally assumed the two were dating.
"How much? Name your price! Leave my daughter."
Principal Hua's words were domineering, and he did not even raise his head.
You Chen immediately understood. So Hua Ningning was the principal's daughter.
And those words made his eyes light up.
There was such a good thing?
Someone had given him tens of millions a few days ago, and now someone else was going to give him money?
"One billion," You Chen said with almost no thought at all.
"?????" Principal Hua.
Why was this kid not following the script?
And asking for one billion right away—he really dared to name a price.
"Good, very good. Let's discuss business."
For a moment, Principal Hua had instead been caught off guard by You Chen's counterattack.
He did not know how to continue. It was impossible to say he would pay.
One billion was an astronomical sum.
But if he said no, it would seem like his daughter was not worth much, and the imposing air he had just built up would vanish.
So he could only change the subject.
Sure enough, Ningning was right. This person's dueling mindset was seriously twisted!
He simply did not follow the usual rules.
Thanks to Nanwu Dazizai for the recommendation vote!!
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