He Was My Superman!

Wu Biao asked in utter confusion, "That's right, Big Brother. Why did you back down? He was only a peak First-rank Martial Artist, and he'd only just reached that level. He was no match for you."

"Not only did you apologize to him, you even gave him a million!"

"I bet that guy's behind your back right now, saying you're a fool with more money than sense!"

Wu Zhenwu sat in the seat of honor. Then he turned around, releasing the full, overwhelming force of a Second-rank Martial Artist's vital energy and blood.

The force was so oppressive that Wu Biao could barely stay on his feet. His legs trembled.

Wu Dongyang's legs immediately gave way, and he dropped to his knees before the ancestral tablets.

Wu Biao held out a little longer, but after a minute, he knelt too.

Only after the two of them were on their knees did Wu Zhenwu rein in his vital energy and blood. He gave a cold snort. "What do you know?"

"This world is far, far bigger than anything you've seen!"

"Have you ever seen an ordinary person suddenly become a First-rank Martial Artist, then break through to the peak of First Rank in less than half a day?"

Wu Biao and Wu Dongyang shook their heads blankly.

It was truly unheard of!

Wu Zhenwu said coldly, "That's because he was hiding his strength!"

"He wanted you to see him at a certain level, so that's the level you saw!"

Wu Biao and Wu Dongyang's expressions changed at once.

"N-no way, right?" Wu Dongyang said uncertainly.

Wu Biao, however, fell silent.

When he'd fought Su Chen, he'd already been a whole rank above him. Even after burning through his vital energy and blood, he hadn't managed to catch up with Su Chen. Instead, once he'd exhausted himself, Su Chen had beaten him to the ground!

It made no sense!

And after fighting him just once, Su Chen had gone from an early First-rank Martial Artist to the peak of First Rank!

What kind of advancement method was that?

Didn't everyone improve gradually, through countless rounds of tempering their bodies and taking medicinal supplements?

Wu Zhenwu gave another cold snort. "I've reached Second Rank, yet I still see him as a peak First-rank Martial Artist. What does that tell you? It tells you I can't even see his real level!"

"It means his martial arts rank is far above mine!"

"Besides, our family's contact at the bank has already sent me word. The money on that one-million-yuan bearer card has been transferred, but they can't find out who received it. Even the bank president was told he didn't have sufficient clearance to investigate!"

"What does that mean? It means this person has a powerful background! He's someone Dongyang Martial Arts School cannot afford to provoke! Otherwise, he'll bring a catastrophic disaster down on our school—and even our entire lineage!"

"Wu Dongyang, starting now, you'll be confined in the ancestral hall for three months!"

"Wu Biao, go back and get ready. You're leaving for the Outer Regions tonight. Broaden your horizons and temper your disposition!"

Wu Dongyang was unwilling to accept it, but remembering what his father had said, he touched his still-intact neck and could only nod in resignation.

"Yes, Big Brother!" Wu Biao clenched his fist and agreed.

Today's humiliation would be avenged someday!

He would grow stronger!

What he couldn't have imagined was that no matter how strong he got, he would never surpass Su Chen—not in this life, the next, or the one after that. Su Chen had a cheat code~~--

As for Su Chen, once the system had transferred the million yuan straight into his bank account, he parted ways with the two girls and headed to the seafood market to buy up a storm.

With a professional eye, he picked out especially plump, fresh Australian lobsters, king crabs, and clams.

He also bought all the side ingredients for the seafood feast, like perilla, a seasoning packet specially made for lobster, ginger, and garlic.

He returned home laden with bags.

Meanwhile, Su Youyu and Shu Tingting had just finished putting together the short video they'd filmed that day, featuring Tang San and Xiao Wu.

They were about to send it to Su Chen right away.

Su Youyu suddenly smacked herself on the back of the head and cried out, "Aaaah! What was wrong with my brain?!"

"Xiaoyu, what's the matter?" Shu Tingting asked with concern.

Su Youyu said, full of regret, "Tingting, I forgot to ask Handsome Brother for his WeChat and phone number! And his name! I forgot to ask that too!!!"

"Aaaaaah!"

"What was wrong with my head? How could I forget to ask?"

"There are so many people in the world. How are we ever going to find him again?!"

At that, Shu Tingting immediately slapped her long thigh and shrieked along with her. "Aaaah! Me too! I'd even reminded myself to ask for his phone number, but that bastard Wu Dongyang showed up and made me forget!"

"Then I saw how amazing Handsome Brother was, and I was so dazed I forgot to ask for his contact information!"

"I could kill that bastard Wu Dongyang!"

"Let that young miss catch sight of him again, and I'll beat him up every time!"

Su Youyu was still running around the room, crying out in regret, when her phone rang.

She took it out, thinking it might be an unfamiliar number—maybe Handsome Brother was calling.

But the moment she saw her big sister's name on the screen, her hopes sank.

She answered listlessly and said in a weak voice, "Hello, Big Sis. What is it?"

"Where are you right now? After my first class this afternoon, I'm going to the computer mall to get a computer. Do you want to come with me and take a look?" Su Zihan asked over the phone.

"I don't want to..." She hadn't gotten Handsome Brother's phone number, WeChat, or name. She felt drained and had no energy for anything.

Even buying a computer didn't sound fun anymore.

She didn't want to go anywhere.

She wished Handsome Brother would suddenly show up and say he'd forgotten to give her his name and phone number. Sob, sob...

"What's wrong? You sound so weak. Is it your period?" Su Zihan asked with concern.

"No..."

"Are you feeling unwell?"

"No..."

"Then when are you coming to get your food? Dad packed fruit for us too, along with three dishes. It's really delicious." As she spoke, Su Zihan took a picture of Su Youyu's lunchbox and sent it to her on WeChat.

After looking at the picture, Su Youyu finally perked up a little.

"I'll take a cab over now. I'll be there in about half an hour."

"Okay. Come to my classroom."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Su Youyu finally felt a little better.

She'd forgotten to ask Handsome Brother for his name and phone number today, but she could still go enjoy the heartwarming food and fruit her dad had made.

She went to the changing room, changed her clothes, took off her wig, and removed her makeup.

Then she slung on her backpack and said to Shu Tingting, who was still gnawing on a finger in regret, "Tingting, I'm going to find my big sister first. If Handsome Brother comes back later, you absolutely have to ask for his phone number and find out his name. And if you get his address too, that'd be even better!"

Shu Tingting nodded hard. "If he comes, I definitely will! It's just that I'm worried he won't..."

Su Youyu fluttered her long lashes and clenched her little fist with determination. "Even if Handsome Brother doesn't come back here, I believe I'll meet him again~~"

"He's my hero. He saved my life~"

"Superman~~"

Shu Tingting immediately teased her with a knowing smile. "My Xiaoyu's all grown up. Superman... You've fallen for Handsome Brother, haven't you~~"

"You're so mean~" Su Youyu lightly punched Shu Tingting. "I'm leaving."

"Don't say that~"

Shu Tingting promptly held a finger to her lips and smiled conspiratorially. "Okay, it'll be our little secret. I promise I won't tell anyone."

"My Xiaoyu has someone she likes~"

"I don't~ I'm going~" With that, Su Youyu put on her backpack and left the basement in a wonderful mood.

When she emerged, sunlight after the snow poured down in a hazy golden glow.

She couldn't help closing her eyes.

She lifted her face to the golden sunshine.

The future was full of promise~~