Conflict

Zhuge Linghao returned to the supermarket and entered "buy-buy-buy" mode, filling his cart in three to five minutes.

Incidentally, the stingy Zhuge Linghao made sure to swipe one of every item available in the freebie section.

[It's free anyway, might as well take it, hehe.]

Zhuge Linghao wandered through every corner of the supermarket, meticulous as a patrol dog.

"Shopping is truly a great way to relieve stress~"

Zhuge Linghao let out a joyful sound.

"Idiot, you don't even know how to save your points."

Horikita Suzune, whom he had bumped into by chance, mocked him with a cold gaze.

Zhuge Linghao strode toward Horikita Suzune and Ayanokoji, saying, "Oh? My two good desk-mates, you're still here?"

Then, he raised an eyebrow and glanced at Horikita Suzune's shopping basket.

"I have to say, Horikita, you really are something. Buying the cheapest items is one thing, but..."

"This... you even chose the cheapest underwear? Aren't you afraid of tarnishing your sacred body?"

As the gazes of those around them converged, Horikita Suzune's small face gradually flushed a deep purple-red.

After finishing his checkout, Zhuge Linghao pulled three pairs of premium underwear from his shopping bag and, without a second thought, shoved them into Horikita Suzune's arms.

"Here, these boxes are for you. They're unisex, and the quality is great—I've worn them before!"

[Hehe, once you accept my gift, we can wear matching couple underwear in the future. How delightful!]

[Go away, go away! Why is this turning into a romance plot again? Get out of here!]

[Studying and becoming stronger is the only truth!]

After all, Zhuge Linghao was a die-hard straight man!

At this moment, Ayanokoji, standing to the side, couldn't help but give a mental thumbs-up. Truly a role model for our kind!

"As expected of trash, do you lack even this bit of common sense?"

"Do you know what kind of behavior it is for a boy to give a girl underwear?"

"Why don't you listen to how the people around you are evaluating you?"

Horikita Suzune's beautiful eyes were fixed firmly on Zhuge Linghao.

"Wow, a pervert!"

"Disgusting piece of trash, why don't you just die!"

"Scum, human garbage!"

"Damn, what a talent."

"Ugh, I've lost my appetite, damn it."

The helpful Zhuge Linghao looked at the expressions of disgust and disdain from the bystanders and breathed a sigh of relief: [Successfully branded with a negative label.]

[But, this is fine.]

Horikita Suzune was just about to return the scorching-hot underwear when she was interrupted by a commotion.

"Don't you look down on people!"

Sudo Ken, the red-haired boy at the supermarket entrance, roared at three strangers.

The leader of the three thugs pointed at the red-haired boy mockingly and said, "You're from Class D, right?"

Sudo Ken clenched his fists, refusing to back down: "So what if I am?"

The leader, hands on his hips, sneered: "You brat, daring to act tougher than me in front of an upperclassman?"

Sudo Ken was already itching for a fight and took a step forward: "Cut the crap, if you want to fight, let's fight!"

Watching the scene unfold from afar, Zhuge Linghao sighed helplessly and rested a hand on his forehead.

[No choice, I have to step in and save him. Who else but me is such a great philanthropist?]

"Ayanokoji, that redhead is from our class. Want to lend a hand?"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka shook his head in confusion: "Ayanokoji? Are you calling me?"

"Uh... Horikita, what do you think?"

Horikita Suzune clearly stated her stance: "Getting involved with that kind of person would lower my standards."

Zhuge Linghao shrugged indifferently upon hearing this.

Then, he and Ayanokoji walked quickly toward the exit.

They arrived just in time to hear the leader say disdainfully: "Heh, I'll let you off today. Bullying you trashy rejects any further would be too pathetic."

"Just struggle as hard as you can. You'll see what hell is soon enough anyway."

Seeing Sudo Ken about to charge forward, Zhuge Linghao hurriedly grabbed his arm and said: "Don't be impulsive, they're trying to provoke you on purpose."

Ayanokoji also chimed in from the side: "That's right, there are cameras everywhere here; the consequences of fighting are very serious."

Sudo Ken forcefully shook off the hand of Zhuge Linghao: "Hmph, none of your business!"

After saying this, Sudo Ken kicked over a trash can at the entrance of the convenience store, muttering curses under his breath.

Zhuge Linghao frowned as he watched this scene, saying nothing more.

[Sigh, another brat controlled by his emotions?]

[Most people are always led by the nose by their emotions.]

[There is always someone willing to pay for their emotions—buying a cup of milk tea or having a good meal to feel better inside, never realizing that this is just a temptation and trap set by capital!]

[There are clearly plenty of ways to dissipate emotions without spending money, and they are much more meaningful.]

[For example: gaming, running, listening to music, reading novels, hitting a punching bag, yoga, and so on!]

[Since you can't control your emotions, why not just return them all back to the source?]

"Wait a moment, seniors!"

Zhuge Linghao put on a "kindly" smile and asked: "May I ask which grade and class you seniors are in?"

The one among the three with a center-parted hairstyle, looking like Kun Ge, replied: "Second-year Class C, what about it?"

Zhuge Linghao instantly put on a Kizaru face and said sarcastically: "Oh my, you seniors aren't doing so well, are you?"

"How come you're only in Class C? You were so confident, I thought you were from Class A."

"You little brat, what did you say? Are you looking for death? Do you believe I'll knock your front teeth out?"

Watching the crowd gather around, Zhuge Linghao finally heard the "ding" he had been longing for.

Zhuge Linghao grew excited.

[Ding, detected that the host is being provoked and insulted, triggering options.]

[Option A: Perverted Lawyer. Arrogantly walk up to the opponents, quickly squat down, roll your eyes, and stare intensely at the crotches of the three men in turns, while reciting relevant legal knowledge at the top of your lungs in the tone of Tang Xuanzang!]

[Option B: Jiu-Jitsu Master. First, use a comical crab walk to confuse the opponents, and while they are laughing their heads off, use a back-step shoulder throw, a guillotine choke, and an armbar to take down all three of them in seconds!]

[Option C: Super Coward. Become teary-eyed and trembling, unable to resist at all, and in front of everyone, scream and shout: I won't dare to do it again, I was really wrong. After shouting, you must spinelessly roll on the ground while making a pathetic escape!]

After a moment of thought, Zhuge Linghao sighed deeply: [Sigh, what other choice is there? I feel like I'm going further and further down the path of being a pervert. System, I choose...]