"Did you save me?"
"I did."
"Why did you save me?"
"Because I felt like it."
The two of them sat facing each other in an upscale coffee shop.
Two cups of authentic kopi luwak sat before them, giving off a distinctive aroma.
Probably only someone like Wang Ning had the leisure to sit down and savor coffee amid such a dangerous exam scenario, enjoying the soft, soothing music in the café.
Sitting across from him was a thoroughly bedraggled Tang Zhaotian.
After that brief exchange, the private booth fell silent.
Wang Ning adjusted his glasses, lifted his coffee, and took a small sip. "What? You don't like the coffee here? I originally thought you were someone who knew how to enjoy life. Looks like I was wrong."
"I'm not interested in this cat shit at all," Tang Zhaotian said.
"Mm. Now I finally understand why people find you so annoying." Wang Ning gently set down his coffee. "Because your mouth really stinks. You should read Public Speaking and Eloquence. It'll teach you how to communicate with people instead of offending them the moment you open your mouth. Just a friendly suggestion."
Tang Zhaotian's face darkened. "You're not qualified to lecture me."
"Fine." Wang Ning snapped his fingers. "I suddenly remembered something Li Shuangmu said before: 'I have no obligation to teach you what to do.' Those words make a lot of sense. So, let's talk about our cooperation."
Tang Zhaotian pointed at himself, then at Wang Ning. "Cooperation? You and me? Why should I? Hmph. I'm grateful that you helped me, but that doesn't mean I have to listen to you."
Wang Ning nodded, seemingly not angry in the slightest. "Then let's change the way we talk."
With that, Wang Ning suddenly reached out, seized Tang Zhaotian's hand, and