Donghai Glutton King

The next day, Su Li was awakened by a burst of discussion.

When Su Li got up and looked over, he found Zhang Yu, Zheng Hongyu, and Zhao Shengkai excitedly discussing something.

Su Li listened groggily for a while, but he could not understand a thing!

Something about genes, something about biological DNA—weren't those terms exclusive to the biology department?

What the hell were a bunch of computer science students doing talking about that?

Just then, Zheng Hongyu noticed that Su Li was awake.

"Hey, Mr. Sleepyhead, tell us—what direction is human evolution heading?"

Su Li: "..."

Su Li felt a headache coming on. First thing in the morning, Zheng Hongyu was asking him about the direction of human evolution. Wasn't that ridiculous?

Besides, what the hell was "Mr. Sleepyhead"?

"Yeah, Su Li, tell us. Do humans still have room to evolve?" Zhang Yu asked as well.

"What exactly are you talking about?"

"Ahem, Su Li, you didn't attend Professor Lin's lecture yesterday, so let me fill you in first. Then you can answer!" Zhao Shengkai shot the other two "brutes" a glance before beginning his explanation in a measured tone.

As Zhao Shengkai spoke, Su Li finally figured out what was going on.

It turned out that a highly renowned professor had held a large lecture at Donghai University the previous evening, and Zhao Shengkai and the other two had gone to listen.

The topic of the lecture was the evolution of life.

"Isn't that topic way too broad? For something like the evolution of life, isn't everyone just guessing?" Su Li asked.

"I thought Professor Lin explained it quite well!" Zheng Hongyu retorted before asking, "So, mighty Sleepyhead, what do you think?"

"Me?" Su Li thought for a moment, then said,

"I think humans might evolve superpowers and become incredibly strong or something!"

The three of them: "..."

"Ahem, why are you looking at me like that?" Seeing their strange expressions, Su Li asked.

"Su Li, you really didn't go yesterday? Your opinion is practically identical to Professor Lin's!" Zhang Yu exclaimed.

"Really?" The corner of Su Li's mouth twitched. He had said that only because he was speaking based entirely on his own situation. As for Professor Lin, the only reason people had not torn him apart was probably because of his established reputation.

After all, it sounded completely unreliable no matter how one looked at it!

Still, it was no wonder Zheng Hongyu and the other two had been discussing it so enthusiastically first thing in the morning. Abilities like those of superhumans were indeed immensely appealing to outsiders.

It was perfectly normal for ordinary people to dream of possessing such abilities!

"What else did Professor Lin say?" Su Li asked.

"He also talked about how things would develop if people who had undergone this kind of evolution appeared in the real world." Zhang Yu answered with an odd expression.

Su Li: "..."

Well then. Even sociologists would not think that far ahead, yet someone researching the evolution of life had already brought it up.

After chatting with his three roommates about life evolution for a while that morning, Su Li tidied himself up and headed out.

After half an hour on the bus, Su Li arrived in front of a large hotel in Donghai City.

The Donghai Glutton King competition he had agreed to join for Xia Ke yesterday was being held here!

After arriving, Su Li sent Xia Ke a message to tell her he was there.

A moment later, Su Li spotted Xia Ke looking around near the hotel entrance. Beside her stood a middle-aged man.

Su Li guessed that he was most likely Xia Ke's father.

"Hi, Xia Ke!"

Su Li walked over and greeted her with a smile.

"Hi!"

Xia Ke waved back. When Su Li was a short distance in front of her, she added, "Su Li, this is my dad."

"Hello, Uncle Xia!"

Su Li sized up the middle-aged man. Well, there was nothing particularly distinctive about him, but he looked kind enough. He was probably not difficult to get along with.

"You're Su Li, right, young man? We're really troubling you this time!" As he spoke, the middle-aged man handed Su Li a red envelope. "No matter what, just do your best!"

"No problem!"

Su Li accepted the red envelope without hesitation. He and Xia Ke were not particularly close, so there was no way he would come help for free.

If he refused payment, people might misunderstand something. After all, in most fathers' eyes, their daughters were precious little treasures. Flirting with someone's precious daughter right in front of her father would be somewhat inappropriate!

Besides, he was representing Xia Ke's family restaurant in the competition. If he won the championship, they would make a fortune, so paying him some compensation was completely reasonable!

"Haha, you're straightforward, young man. Let's go, the competition is about to begin!" Xia's Father seemed quite pleased that Su Li had accepted the payment directly, and the smile on his face immediately grew wider.

"Mm, alright!"

Su Li nodded without saying anything more and followed the two of them into the hotel.

Eating competitions were generally held for publicity, and this time was no exception. Dozens of restaurants and hotels had jointly organized the competition, naturally to promote their own brands.

To achieve that goal, two conditions were required.

First, the competition had to be heavily promoted and made as widely known as possible. At the very least, it had to be well known within a certain region!

Second, naturally, they had to achieve good results in the competition!

Otherwise, no matter how well they promoted it beforehand, they would only be making a wedding dress for someone else.

Of course, that did not mean poor results had no promotional effect at all. If that were truly the case, probably no one would participate.

Xia Ke's family owned a Western restaurant. It was not large, but its name was quite artistic: "Misty Rain Summer Wind." Who knew whether it had some special meaning!

Xia's Father handed Su Li an outfit bearing the name of their restaurant. After watching him put it on, he said, "Young man, we're really just here to join in the fun this time. Just do your best!"

"Oh? Uncle, you don't want first place?" Su Li smiled and asked.

"Ahem, of course I do!" Xia's Father thought for a moment before saying, "But we're only a small business and can only participate ourselves. Those large hotels spend a lot of money hiring experts from other places. Little Su, I know young people hate to admit defeat, but your body is your own. Later, make sure you know your limits!"

"Alright, I'll definitely know my limits." Su Li nodded and said no more.

Xia's Father had taken the initiative to remind him to know his limits out of concern for him. Naturally, Su Li would not say something like he would definitely win the championship. That would only make the man worry for nothing.

In the end, facts would speak for themselves!

"Haha, in that case, head over there. Xia Ke and I will cheer you on from here!" Xia's Father said.

"Alright!"

Su Li nodded, then got up and walked toward the competition grounds not far away.

"Your classmate seems quite confident in himself!" Xia's Father remarked as he watched Su Li's retreating figure.

"Dad, Su Li really can eat an incredible amount. I saw it with my own eyes."

"If even my precious daughter admits defeat, then this kid must have some real ability!" Xia's Father said with a cheerful laugh.

"I'm only hungry sometimes. It's not like I eat that much!" Xia Ke's face reddened slightly.

"Haha!"

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