Provincial Governor of East River Province

Fang Xiaoxiao spoke with a noticeable lack of confidence, saying, "So what if I'm outspoken? Does he dare to do anything to me?"

Qiu Yongfeng countered, "What do you think?"

"I'm not afraid. I have Yunxiao protecting me. He's a member of the Provincial Youth Genius Group. I don't believe that Chen Lie would dare to touch me," Fang Xiaoxiao insisted.

"A local official is more powerful than a distant one. In the Genius Training Camp, can Qi Yunxiao protect you?"

You've spent about half a year in the Genius Training Camp Genius Training Camp, surely you know what it's like?

Furthermore, Chen Lie's strength may not be inferior to Qi Yunxiao's.

Before Chen Ge was promoted to the Provincial Youth Genius Group, he was evenly matched with Qi Yunxiao in martial arts competition. However, when Chen Ge went to the Duel Platform with Chen Lie, he lost a move.

This might be partly due to Brother Chen holding back and being careless and underestimating his opponent, but even so, Chen Lie is still a strong person on the same level as Qi Yunxiao.

"You mean Chen Lie is no weaker than Yunxiao?" Fang Xiaoxiao asked incredulously.

"Most likely," Qiu Yongfeng replied.

After hearing the answer, Fang Xiaoxiao fell silent for a while.

It seems that Chen Lie was her junior high school classmate.

How could their small, ordinary middle school have produced two provincial-level martial arts geniuses?

I don't think I offended Chen Lie that much just now, did I?

She just accidentally compared Chen Lie to an insignificant cat or dog. It's normal for a girl to be a little outspoken, right?

Besides, I didn't even insult him directly. If he, a man, were to hold a grudge over something like this, wouldn't that be incredibly petty?

After hearing this conversation, Qin Siyu's pretty eyes kept glancing at Chen Lie.

The lessons began, with martial arts masters from other provinces testing the members of the Genius Training Camp one by one.

Wang Hui watched intently, while Chen Lie felt utterly bored.

In Chen Lie's view, this level of martial arts explanation was simply a load of nonsense.

The nearly two-hour lecture captivated the dozens of people watching from the sidelines.

As the lesson drew to a close, members of the Provincial Youth Genius Group gradually left the venue, and many spectators dispersed.

Seeing that people were starting to leave, Qin Siyu abandoned Fang Xiaoxiao and immediately headed towards Chen Lie's location.

She approached Chen Lie, smiling brightly, and asked, "Chen Lie, you must have learned a lot from the martial arts master's explanation, right?"

Chen Lie glanced at Qin Siyu and shook his head, saying, "Not at all."

Upon hearing this reply, Qin Siyu's sweet smile faded, and she said apologetically, "Um— Chen Lie, it was my fault for changing the appointment at the last minute. I hope you don't mind."

Chen Lie waved his hand and said, "I've already said, you go about your business, I don't care."

"You really didn't take it to heart? Shall we set another time?"

Qin Siyu looked at Chen Lie with anticipation.

Chen Lie simply replied, "I've been quite busy lately and haven't had much time."

"It's okay, I'm always available, I can wait for you!" Qin Siyu quickly replied.

Wang Hui, standing nearby, stroked his chin. "In my opinion, then—"

Wang Hui was about to say something, Chen Lie immediately pushed him, preventing Wang Hui from continuing.

Upon seeing this scene, Qin Siyu's heart sank; she roughly understood the answer.

It is said that geniuses all have their own little circles and disdain associating with those whose abilities are insufficient to reach their circle.

But Wang Hui is even worse than me; he's just a burden. Why is he an exception?

Or perhaps, Chen Lie had already held a grudge against himself for his actions, but felt he had done something to make amends.

"Chen Lie? You're here today too?"

Just as Qin Siyu was about to say something, she suddenly heard a slightly cold voice.

She glanced to the side and saw a girl with an elegant and refined demeanor walking out from the enclosure.

The girl was smiling and waving at Chen Lie. When Qin Siyu saw the uniform logo on the girls' clothes, her pupils contracted.

Is this the badge of a member of the Provincial Youth Genius Group?

Isn't that girl in front of me a member of the Provincial Youth Genius Group?

Qin Siyu held her breath and watched the scene quietly.

"Hmm, let's take a look!"

Chen Lie recognized the girl at first glance: Luo Zhixun.

"You came here, so why didn't you go in and ask a renowned martial arts master for guidance?"

Luo Zhixun approached Chen Lie.

"Oh, since I haven't encountered any problems yet, I naturally don't have anything to ask you," Chen Liedao.

"Yes, that's true!"

Luo Zhixun glanced at Wang Hui and Qin Siyu: "These two—are your friends?"

"Classmate."

When Wang Hui saw Luo Zhixun, his eyes lit up, and he asked, "Chen Lie, do you know this beautiful woman?"

Luo Zhixun didn't mind Wang Hui's abruptness and introduced herself, "My name is Luo Zhixun, and I'm friends with Chen Lie."

"Luo Zhixun- "

Qin Siyu murmured to herself, feeling that the name sounded familiar, but she couldn't quite place where she had heard it before.

All that is known is that this woman is a member of the Provincial Youth Genius Group.

"Chen Lie, you've helped me so much before, so let me treat you to a meal today. It just so happens that this is the Chuandu Banquet," Luo Zhixun suggested.

"No need, I've already eaten," Chen Lie said.

Luo Zhixun asked doubtfully, "Have you eaten? Don't lie to me."

"Really, it was from a class reunion."

"So you were having a class reunion here. Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have helped you with the arrangements. I remember giving you my contact information."

"I didn't organize this; I'm just here to participate," Chen Lie said.

"Alright, but the lecture by the renowned teacher alone took two hours. Besides, the hospitality I'm talking about isn't just an ordinary banquet."

Please give me a chance to express my gratitude.

Chen Lie for a moment, then finally said, "Alright then."

Luo Zhixun smiled slightly, then said to Wang Hui and Qin Siyu, "Since you two are Chen Lie's classmates, let's all go together."

Qin Siyu pointed to herself, looked at Chen Lie, and asked tentatively, "Chen Lie, can I go too?"

"Go if you want to."

"Yes, thank you Chen Lie."

Qin Siyu smiled sweetly, feeling inexplicably relieved.

Luo Zhixun found this scene somewhat strange, but didn't ask any further questions.

"Chen Lie, I'm going to change my clothes. Wait here for me."

Chen Lie nodded.

Luo Zhixun turned and went to a locker room outside the court.

A short while later, she returned dressed in a different outfit; the martial arts uniform she had worn for the Provincial Youth Genius Group was no longer there. "Chen Lie, come with me."

Chen Lie nodded and followed Luo Zhixun out of the Red Line Zone.

Outside the red line, there were still many people guarding it, and many of them were Chen Lie's junior high school classmates.

Upon seeing Qin Siyu, someone immediately stepped forward and said, "Goddess Qin, why are you out with Chen Lie? Where's that member of our class's Provincial Youth Genius Group?"

Qin Siyu didn't want to answer this question, only vaguely replying, "I don't know."

"But Chen Lie couldn't get in, could he?"

"Chen Lie couldn't get in?"

Qin Siyu frowned involuntarily. "Wasn't it Zhang Zongqiang who brought Chen Lie and Wang Hui in?"

"No, Zhang Zongqiang came back and, seeing you weren't there, went inside alone."

Upon hearing Qin Siyu immediately understood.

My mood immediately darkened; I realized I hadn't made amends to Chen Lie.

That makes sense. Zhang Zongqiang and Chen Lie were already at odds, so why would he disregard past grievances and bring Chen Lie in just because of something I said?

She knew that Chen Lie was capable of entering this situation, but his own entry and her helping him in as compensation were completely different things.

No wonder Chen Lie acted that way just now; he didn't realize the goodwill I was trying to show.

Upon thinking of this, Qin Siyu was immediately filled with resentment towards Zhang Zongqiang.

That damned Zhang Zongqiang actually ignored her words.

However, she forgot that she had only sent a message to Zhang Zongqiang in the class group and had not expected Zhang Zongqiang to be willing to bring Chen Lie in. From beginning to end, she had not taken this matter seriously.

Luo Zhixun turned around and glanced at him, but didn't say anything. Instead, she went directly to the rooftop elevator with Chen Lie.

Taking the elevator, Luo Zhixun arrived at the 33rd floor of the Chuandu Mansion.

On the 33rd floor of the Chuandu Mansion, there are dozens of fully armed guards.

Luo Zhixun was used to this and walked directly past the guards to a middle-aged man.

"Miss Zhixun, what is this—"

Luo Zhixun asked, "Uncle He, is my father still inside?"

"Yes, the Provincial Governor just finished presiding over a provincial government meeting and is resting."

"Oh, I'll go take a look!"

After Luo Zhixun finished speaking, she noticed the middle-aged man staring at Chen Lie and his group, and immediately said, "These are all my friends."

"Alright." The middle-aged man said gently, "Please, gentlemen!"

Qin Siyu and Wang Hui both felt their heads spinning.

Did I hear that right?

The boy in front of me, a member of the Provincial Youth Genius Group, is actually the Provincial Governor?

The Governor of East River Province was a powerful figure who led the entire province, holding the fate of 70 million East River Province people in his hands. He was an all-powerful figure who could control the wind and rain across hundreds of thousands of square kilometers. With one kick from him, the entire Dongchuan Province would tremble.

Luo Zhixun arrived outside her father's temporary office and deliberately looked back.

Upon noticing that Qin Siyu and Wang Hui both looked abnormal, while Chen Lie remained calm, Chen Lie immediately began to speculate.

It seems Chen Lie has a solid foundation; otherwise, he would never have been so calm when facing her father.

Luo Zhixun pushed open the door and entered the room.

"Dad, are you busy?"

Inside the room, a man in his early forties was sitting at a desk, holding a teacup.

Upon seeing Luo Zhixun, the man said, "Zhixun? Dad just finished work. Is there something you need to see me about?"

"I'd like the item you found for me a week ago to be delivered and prepared into a meal at the hotel; I want to use it to entertain my friends."

"Hmm?" The man asked, puzzled. "What kind of friend deserves such Zheng Zhong welcome? That kind of thing is quite rare. If we use it up this time, I can't guarantee I'll find you another one anytime soon."

"It's alright, this is how I show my sincerity."

After Luo Zhixun finished speaking, she led Chen Lie into the office.

"Dad, this is Chen Lie one I mentioned to you before."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the man's gaze instantly swept towards Chen Lie, sizing Chen Lie up and down.

"You must be Chen Lie, young friend? I am Zhixun's father. You must have heard of me, Luo Chengfeng."

Chen Lie nodded. "I've not only heard of the Governor of East River Province, I've also seen him on television."

Hello, Provincial Governor Luo, this is Chen Lie.

Luo Chengfeng said, "No need to be so polite. You've helped Zhixun a lot, just call me Uncle Luo."

"Uncle Luo." Chen Lie didn't refuse and blurted it out directly.

"Hmm, you're quite good. I've heard some rumors about you. Your talent in Mental Power is unmatched in the entire East River Province."

"Having you in East River Province is a great blessing for the East River Province Divine Sense Master community."

"Uncle Luo, you flatter me."

Seeing Chen Lie's composed and unassuming demeanor, Luo Chengfeng nodded and said, "Zhixun, I'll have someone fetch the things right away."

"Take young friend Chen Lie to a private room; you don't need to worry about anything else."

"Okay, I'm going now!"

Luo Zhixun nodded and led Chen Lie out, with Wang Hui and Qin Siyu following closely behind, leaving the 33rd floor together.

Wang Hui stammered, "Miss Luo Luo, is your father the Provincial Governor?"

Luo Zhixun hummed in agreement and said, "Yes, my father was appointed as the governor of East River Province five years ago by the Blue Star United Government."

Before that, my father worked at Blue Star University.

Qin Siyu was extremely unsettled.

With such a background and strength, Luo Zhixun must be one of the most outstanding martial arts geniuses in East River Province, right?

Her initiative to befriend Chen Lie certainly implies that Chen Lie is qualified to enter her circle.

Ke Chen Lie-

Qin Siyu couldn't help but sigh softly.

Luo Zhixun went to the 32nd floor and asked the staff to find her a private room.

Just as they were about to enter the private room, a young man suddenly walked over.

"Zhixun, I came to find you as soon as I finished. What are you doing here?"

Luo Zhixun glanced at the young man and asked, "Lu Qingyun, is there something you need from me?"

"It's nothing."

"If there's nothing else, don't bother me."

Lu Qingyun chuckled and noticed Chen Lie and his group, "Zhixun, what's this kid who tricked you out of 170,000 points last time?"

"This is my friend, Lu Qingyun. Watch your words and don't speak rudely."

How did I speak rudely?

That kid clearly agreed on a reward of 100,000 points, but he embezzled 170,000 from you, and you're still defending him?"

Luo Zhixun didn't want to say anything more to Lu Qingyun, so she said, "My affairs are none of your business."

Then, she Chen Liedao, "Chen Lie, you should go into the side room first."

"Good!"

Chen Lie did not refuse and went directly into the private room with Wang Hui and Qin Siyu.

As soon as he entered, Wang Hui suddenly said, "Chen Lie, you just came in like that?"

Didn't you see Miss Luo Zhixun being harassed by that brat? Aren't you going to help her?

Chen Lie looked at Wang Hui as if he were an idiot. "Are you out of your mind?"

"Why should I meddle in other people's business?"