So Cute, Those Little Bunnies

Lin Fan waved a hand with generous ease, then walked over to Xiao Wu with a smile.

"Well, miss? Do you know who's boss now? Come on, let's hear you call me Brother Lin Fan!"

Xiao Wu looked reluctant. She had thought Tang San could take Lin Fan down, just as he'd confidently promised, and avenge her. Instead, she'd ended up beaten like a dog!

"Brother Lin Fan..."

Though Xiao Wu was unwilling, she kept her promise. Still, she practically ground out the words "Brother Lin Fan."

"Good girl!"

Lin Fan thoroughly enjoyed hearing her say it!

Afterward, they returned to the dormitory and began making their beds, ready to start their new lives at Notting Academy.

"Boss, let me help you make your bed!"

"I'll help too!"

Lin Fan had clearly won his roommates over with his strength. Wang Sheng and the others were eager to help him.

"It's fine. I'll do it myself!"

Lin Fan liked these work-study students and wanted to be their friend, not treat them like servants!

"Do we have to bring our own bedding?"

Xiao Wu spoke up. Her bed was bare, and the only thing beside it was a small pink bundle. She hadn't brought any bedding at all!

"Sister Xiao Wu, you didn't bring any? We only have one set of bedding each, so maybe you could share with someone..."

Wang Sheng suggested. They were all work-study students from families with limited means, so none of them had spare bedding for Xiao Wu.

"Ahh, this is so comfortable!"

By then, Lin Fan had already made his bed. He lay on his back, looking utterly content!

His quilt was huge—big enough for two people—and the mattress looked thick and soft. It had to be very comfortable to sleep on!

To top it off, Lin Fan took a fresh, juicy carrot from his Storage Soul Tool and started munching on it. Xiao Wu was already staring at it, practically drooling!

"Um... Brother Lin Fan, how about we share your bedding?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Wu took the initiative.

"Oh? Sharing a bed? Aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of you?"

Lin Fan teased her.

"What would I be afraid of? Even if you wanted to, you wouldn't be able to!"

Xiao Wu's retort was a full-on taunt, leaving Lin Fan at a loss for words!

"Fine. Pull your bed over and push it against mine!"

There was a limit to playing hard to get. Lin Fan decided it was time to reel her in!

"Why won't these beds line up?"

Xiao Wu moved her bed over to join Lin Fan's, but no matter how she tried, she couldn't get them to line up. A wide gap remained between them!

"You're so clumsy! Look."

Lin Fan couldn't help teasing her. Some girls just seemed to be born with that ditzy streak, no matter how old they were.

"Oh, you're right! I didn't know you were so clever!"

Following Lin Fan's instructions, the two beds fit together perfectly. Xiao Wu felt a flicker of admiration for him.

Lin Fan was not only strong but clever, and, more importantly, handsome!

Any girl would be drawn to a guy with that kind of charm!

"But there's a condition for sharing my bedding. Every night before I go to sleep, you have to warm it up for me!"

Lin Fan's eyes darted as he made his demand!

You had to start dating young. Childhood sweethearts could be carefree together, and if he built a good relationship with Xiao Wu now, everything would fall into place when they were old enough!

"No problem. But you have to agree to one of my conditions too: you have to feed me every day!"

Xiao Wu was not to be outdone, and made her own demand!

Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat. Could Xiao Wu really be a hundred-thousand-year-old pervert rabbit, craving him? Was her apparent innocence just an act?

"What? Is that so hard? You don't look short on money, so why are you so stingy?"

Xiao Wu pouted and complained. Then, without waiting for an answer, she reached over and snatched the half-eaten carrot from Lin Fan's hand, munching on it with relish!

"You mean carrots? No problem!"

Lin Fan let out a breath of relief. Carrots were everywhere at the market, and money was the one thing he had plenty of. Xiao Wu's little request was easy to fulfill!

"Congratulations, Master. You have obtained 500 Villain Points!"

Daji's voice rang out in Lin Fan's mind again.

"Heh, looks like Tang San really cares about Xiao Wu!"

Lin Fan sneaked a glance at Tang San's bed. Tang San was bruised and swollen, looking miserable!

Of course, the hurt in his heart was worse than the pain in his body!

Tang San himself didn't know why. He had only known Xiao Wu for a day, yet seeing her act intimately with another boy made him jealous for no reason!

Tang San felt completely uncomfortable in the dormitory. Agitated and restless, he turned and left.

Lin Fan didn't mind. There was plenty of time, and he'd have lots of chances to torment Tang San!

"Sister Xiao Wu, Brother Lin Fan, let's go eat before the cafeteria closes!"

After they had spent a while in the dormitory, Wang Sheng made the suggestion.

"Sure, I'm hungry too. Order whatever you want today. It's on me!"

"Really? Thanks, Brother Lin Fan!"

The group made their way to the cafeteria, delighted.

"Brother Lin Fan, let's eat on the first floor. The food on the second floor is too expensive. With this many people, a decent meal could cost several Gold Soul Coins!"

Once they reached the cafeteria, Wang Sheng spoke up.

The currency on Douluo Continent ranged from Copper Soul Coins to Silver Soul Coins to Gold Soul Coins, with each tier worth ten times the one below it!

A few Gold Soul Coins could feed an ordinary family of three for a year. To the rich, though, that was just the cost of one meal!

Wang Sheng thought Lin Fan was reasonably well-off, but not that rich. Otherwise, he wouldn't be staying in the work-study dormitory.

"A few Gold Soul Coins are nothing. Let's go!"

Lin Fan smiled and led everyone up to the second floor!

Before leaving the Spirit Hall, he hadn't brought much money—only a hundred thousand or so.

"Oh, look! It's Wang Sheng and his bunch of paupers! What, you want to go to the second floor too?"

"Have these work-study students lost their minds? Do they think they can afford to eat on the second floor?!"

Just then, mocking voices came from behind them. Lin Fan turned around and saw five or six children strolling over with careless swagger. Judging by their height and build, they were probably older students.

"Xiao Chenyu, don't push it!"

Wang Sheng clenched his fists and glared at the student leading the group.

"Enough talk. Pay this month's protection money, or get ready to spend a week in bed!"

As Xiao Chenyu spoke, he cracked his knuckles and led his group toward them.

Chapter 8: So Cute, Those Little Bunnies

"You brat, are you asking for a beating?"

Before Lin Fan could speak, Xiao Wu had had enough. She planted her hands on her hips and stepped forward!

"Oh? What a pretty little girl! You won't get anywhere with Wang Sheng. Come with me instead, and I'll make sure you eat well every day!"

The moment Xiao Chenyu saw Xiao Wu, his eyes lit up.

"I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"

Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed with anger. She was about to charge forward and throw punches, but Lin Fan stopped her.

"Don't stop me! If you're scared, go hide somewhere. I can handle these guys myself!"

Xiao Wu said angrily.

"Heh, with all these boys around, there's no reason to make a girl fight. Leave it to me."

Lin Fan patted Xiao Wu on the shoulder and walked straight toward the cafeteria exit. Only when he reached the door did he turn back and say,

"If you want protection money, come with me."

"Let's go!"

Seeing that, Xiao Chenyu waved his group after him. The other members of Dorm Seven also left the cafeteria.

"You're new, aren't you, kid? At least you know what's good for you. Hand over the protection money, and I'll look after you at Notting Academy!"

They stopped in a spacious spot by the cafeteria entrance. Xiao Chenyu spoke with a grin.

"You can have the protection money if you beat me. It's all yours!"

Lin Fan smiled, took a bag from his Storage Soul Tool, and tossed it nearby. A clear clink of metal rang out, and a golden gleam shone from the opening!

"Th-those are all Gold Soul Coins?!"

Xiao Chenyu wasn't the only one. Everyone watching was stunned!

By a conservative estimate, there were at least five or six hundred Gold Soul Coins in the bag!

That would be enough for a family of three to live comfortably for the rest of their lives!

"Kid, you said it. There are plenty of witnesses here, so don't back out!"

Xiao Chenyu's eyes shone. The last time he'd seen this much money had been at a funeral!

"Don't worry. I, Lin Fan, always keep my word. Come on!"

Lin Fan looked completely calm and beckoned to Xiao Chenyu with two fingers.

"Boss, be careful! That guy is already a level-thirteen Soul Master, and his Martial Soul is a wolf!"

As the two sides squared off, Wang Sheng hurriedly called out from nearby, giving them the basic information about Xiao Chenyu.

"It's fine. I don't need to use my Martial Soul to teach him a lesson."

Lin Fan replied coolly. He didn't take Xiao Chenyu seriously at all.

"What an arrogant brat!"

Unable to bear being looked down on by a work-study student several years younger than him, Xiao Chenyu roared. A white Soul Ring appeared beneath his feet, and a phantom gray wolf materialized behind him!

"First Soul Skill: Sky Wolf Fist!"

Xiao Chenyu clearly had no intention of drawing out the fight with Lin Fan. He used his Soul Skill right away!

He charged at Lin Fan and punched him in the chest!

Lin Fan merely shook his head. He stood still, neither dodging nor showing any sign of striking back!

"Boss!"

Wang Sheng and the other roommates cried out in alarm. Even Xiao Wu fearfully covered her mouth!

Lin Fan had shown great strength in the dormitory, but Xiao Chenyu was a genuine Soul Master who had unleashed a Soul Skill!

Even a Soul Grandmaster above level twenty couldn't withstand that kind of attack with nothing but their body!

Thud!

Xiao Chenyu's fist slammed into Lin Fan's chest. He could almost feel the Gold Soul Coins beckoning to him!

But the next instant, the smile froze on his face!

His fist felt as if it had struck a solid stone, yet Lin Fan stood completely unmoved!