Tang San, Your Father Is Here

"Tang San, are you sick or something?"

"There's plenty of room over there. Why do you have to squeeze in next to me?"

"How am I supposed to eat like this?"

Xiao Wu was so annoyed by Tang San, who was practically pressed against her.

What kind of normal person sat this close to someone while eating?

Couldn't he see that she could barely stretch out the hand holding her chopsticks?

Tang San suddenly remembered something his teacher had said.

Girls often said one thing but meant another.

When they said no, they often wanted yes.

When pursuing a girl, you had to be thick-skinned and not back down just because she verbally rejected you.

More importantly, you had to learn to read her emotions.

In Tang San's eyes, Xiao Wu's insults were no different from coquettish complaints.

So she must have wanted him to stay close.

Tang San's eyes darted around, and he beamed at her.

"Then I'll feed you."

"Pfft!"

Lin Chen, sitting across from them, couldn't hold it in and nearly spat out the food in his mouth.

Tang San's expression instantly darkened.

He shifted his gaze to Lin Chen, his eyes as sharp as blades.

He said nothing, simply staring at him.

Lin Chen waved a hand. "Sorry, I just remembered something funny."

He'd really had his eyes opened today.

Xiao Wu was clearly already angry—she was practically about to slam her tray into Tang San's face—and yet he'd come out with a thunderous line like that.

Who could possibly keep a straight face?

Hearing Tang San's words, Xiao Wu felt as if ants were crawling all over her.

Nothing felt right.

She just couldn't understand how someone could be so completely clueless.

Couldn't he see the anger on her face?

Xiao Wu sprang to her feet, picked up her tray, and headed for the next table.

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San got up too, still smiling, and followed with his tray.

"Get lost!"

Xiao Wu stopped and roared at him, her voice echoing through the hall.

Seeing this, many students started wolfing down their food.

This was far more appetizing than anything on the cafeteria menu.

Tang San froze on the spot.

Only now did he realize that Xiao Wu seemed a little angry.

Lin Chen shook his head and focused on eating.

With no other choice, Tang San quietly went and sat at an empty table.

After finishing his meal, Lin Chen was just about to leave.

Then a dorm supervisor came up the stairs.

His gaze swept across the room before finally landing on Tang San.

"Tang San, your father is here."

"Dad?"

At the news that his father had come, Tang San's eyes immediately lit up.

He dropped his tray and ran off.

Lin Chen was taken aback.

Why had Tang Hao come to see Tang San? Wasn't he afraid of bringing him bad luck?

Maybe something came up.

Lin Chen shook his head, stood, and left the cafeteria.

"Lin Chen, wait for me."

Xiao Wu hurried up and followed him.

Lin Chen was utterly exasperated.

"Seriously, why are you glued to me all day?"

Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips. "What's wrong with liking you?"

Lin Chen turned to look at her. "You'd better be joking."

Xiao Wu immediately took offense.

"Do you have to be so disgusted by me?"

"I've got looks, and my figure isn't bad either."

"Am I really not good enough for you?"

Lin Chen's eyes instinctively drifted down to her slightly budding chest.

A lotus had only just begun to show its pointed tip. What figure was there to speak of?

"Not interested!"

Lin Chen spat out the two words with a look of disdain, then quickened his pace and left.

"You... jerk!"

That dismissive look had genuinely gotten under Xiao Wu's skin. She stamped her feet in anger, wishing she could rush over and beat Lin Chen up.

Meanwhile.

Tang San sprinted all the way to the school gate, but the instant he saw the man waiting there, he felt as if he'd been struck by lightning and froze in place.

His fists clenched on their own, a murderous glint rising in his eyes.

His teeth ground together with a harsh clacking sound.

There was no father at the school gate—only that damned Round-faced Bearded Man.

And this time, he'd brought someone with him.

The newcomer was an incredibly ugly, tall, thin man—the kind who made your stomach turn just to look at him.

His gaze was full of predatory intent, roaming brazenly over Tang San.

"Little darling, it's been days. Did you miss Daddy?"

The Round-faced Bearded Man approached with a beaming smile and spread his arms.

Tang San instinctively stepped back, but when he saw the threatening look in the man's eyes,

he forced down his disgust and stepped into the man's embrace on his own.

He was afraid the man would expose their relationship right in front of the dorm supervisor.

How would he ever be able to show his face again if that happened?

"I did~"

Tang San gritted out the word, while inwardly trying to figure out how to slip away and find Flender and Zhao Wuji.

The Round-faced Bearded Man smiled. "Then let's go. Daddy will take you out for something tasty."

Tang San panicked.

The Round-faced Bearded Man alone was already more than he could bear.

What was he supposed to do with another one there too?

"Can I bring my teacher?"

The Round-faced Bearded Man shook his head. "That old codger's no fun."

"I..."

"Hm?"

A single look from the Round-faced Bearded Man at the dorm supervisor cut Tang San off.

Tang San was furious.

His teacher had clearly brought in two helpers, but this bastard had gone completely off script and wouldn't even give him a chance to call for help.

Along with his anger came a deep sense of helplessness.

He didn't dare fight back, or even try to run.

If the truth came out,

he'd never be able to show his face again, let alone pursue Xiao Wu.

No matter how miserable or exhausting it was, he could only endure it.

"Let's go!"

The Round-faced Bearded Man took Tang San by the hand, giving him no chance to make another excuse.

Left with no choice, Tang San followed the two men away.

"Those two are father and son? Why is their relationship so strange?"

Watching the three of them disappear into the distance, the dorm supervisor felt that something was off, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Still, he didn't think much of it.

After all, Tang San was a Spirit Master. If he were really in danger, surely he could at least fight back?

Why would he obediently leave with them?

But honestly, Tang San's father was really ugly.

"Wait!"

Tang San suddenly remembered the three men, Dai Mubai among them. He felt this might be an opportunity.

He looked at the two men.

"Two more genius Spirit Masters have joined our academy, and there's already one student with Innate Full Soul Power. Want me to lure them out for you?"

"Oh?"

The two men exchanged interested looks.

The Tall Thin Man asked, "You're feeling that generous?"

Tang San replied calmly, "He knows I need money."

"One thousand Gold Soul Coins each."

"Four of them, plus me. This time, I want five thousand Gold Soul Coins."

The Round-faced Bearded Man looked at the Tall Thin Man, seemingly seeking his opinion.

The other man merely smiled.

"No rush. Today, let the two of us take good care of you first."

Hearing that, Tang San felt utterly hopeless.