155: Chapter 155 Uncle, who are you?

Outside the gates of Jiangcheng No. 1 High School.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng felt incredibly stifled.

He had rushed over a thousand kilometers from Zhennan City,

memorizing his "hero saving the beauty" lines the entire way.

But when he arrived, she was perfectly fine, and there was no beauty to save.

Instead, he had stood there anxiously like an idiot for ages.

After finally waiting for her to come out,

Commander Huangfu Jing's gaze was fixed entirely on that young man.

The curiosity and attentiveness in her eyes,

and even a hint of... admiration?

Young Master Gu Lingfeng had never seen her look at anyone like that before.

Wait, no.

Why?

Who was this kid?

His gaze was like two nails,

firmly pinning onto Su Ming,

scanning him up and down several times.

This kid...

was younger than him...

slightly taller than him...

and seemed just a tiny bit more handsome than him...

Damn it!

What else did he have besides those things?!

A man should be judged by his strength and responsibility!

The more Young Master Gu Lingfeng looked, the more annoyed he became.

Especially when he saw Commander Qin Luo, Chu Yao, Tie Moshan...

this group of people who were considered prominent figures in the Federation,

actually surrounding a high school student like stars crowding around the moon.

Wait.

This lineup... didn't seem quite right!

A sense of crisis mixed with jealousy rushed straight to his head.

But that didn't stop him from continuing to be jealous.

Sometimes, a man's rationality is very fragile.

Especially for someone with a love-struck brain.

Commander Qin Luo was the first to spot him and raised an eyebrow:

"Young Master Gu Lingfeng? You're here too?"

Lieutenant Colonel Chu Feng was also a bit surprised:

"What is Young Master Gu doing here?"

The other instructors looked over one after another.

"Oh, the Young Master of the Hunter Association!"

Young Master Gu Lingfeng originally wanted to maintain his aloof posture.

But when he saw that Commander Huangfu Jing was still looking at Su Ming,

what little rationality he had snapped with a "pop."

He strode forward,

blocking Commander Huangfu Jing,

and raised his eyes to stare at Su Ming.

Everyone slowed their pace.

Su Ming also stopped,

looking at this man in black who had suddenly appeared.

Who is this guy?

Why does he look like he's about to fight me over a parking space?

Young Master Gu Lingfeng remained silent for two seconds,

and his inner chuunibyou spirit began to burn.

"Junior."

He lowered his voice,

thinking it sounded deep and magnetic,

filled with scrutiny and a sharp claim of sovereignty.

"It's fine to be young and impetuous,

and there's no problem with being a bit flamboyant."

"But some heights

are not for you to look up to at will."

"And some people are not for you to covet."

As his voice fell,

the school gate instantly fell silent.

Commander Qin Luo: "..."

Lieutenant Colonel Chu Feng: "..."

Chu Yao: "..."

Teacher Lin Qinyin: "..."

Everyone present was forced to witness this drama!

???

What is going on?

The commendation meeting just ended, and now we're starting a romance drama?

What kind of drama is this sudden 'Jiahao' character trying to pull?

Su Ming was also a bit bewildered.

Covet? A suitor of Shen Qingci?

He sized Young Master Gu Lingfeng up and down, speaking very sincerely.

"Uncle, who are you?"

"Pfft—"

Someone couldn't help but let out a laugh before quickly holding it back.

"Uncle?!"

The deep look on Young Master Gu Lingfeng's face instantly cracked.

"I'm only twenty-eight!"

"The golden age for an Awakener! How am I an uncle?!"

Su Ming was stunned for a moment.

"Oh, sorry."

Young Master Gu Lingfeng was just about to breathe a sigh of relief.

Su Ming added another blow: "It's just that your speech was too old-fashioned. I thought you were some overbearing CEO male lead from a web novel."

Just as Young Master Gu Lingfeng was about to open his mouth, a voice suppressed with anger came from behind him.

"Young Master Gu Lingfeng."

Just three words.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng's spine stiffened.

A vein throbbed on Commander Huangfu Jing's forehead.

She knew this guy all too well.

Cold and aloof on the surface, but a total overthinker in private.

Now, in front of the military, the instructors of the six academies, and the Jiangcheng Commander, he was actually getting jealous over a student who had just finished the college entrance exam.

And doing it so publicly.

How embarrassing!

You're losing all of my face too!

Unbearable!

Commander Huangfu Jing's long, straight leg suddenly whipped up, delivering a kick straight to Young Master Gu Lingfeng's butt!

Fast as lightning, clean and decisive!

"Bang!"

A dull thud echoed.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng was sent flying forward.

One second, he had his aura fully charged.

The next second, he fell face-first onto the ground.

The ground even shook slightly.

The entire area fell silent once more.

Only Shen Qingci, who was standing behind Su Ming,

quickly lowered her head and covered her mouth,

her shoulders twitching uncontrollably.

She was laughing so hard she could barely breathe.

She naturally knew why this Young Master Gu was jealous.

She secretly glanced at the innocent-looking Su Ming beside her,

and a small sense of pride welled up in her heart for no reason.

An outstanding man

was dazzling no matter where he went.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng lay on the ground,

his head buzzing.

His handsome hairstyle was completely ruined,

and his face was covered in dust.

He looked up, his tone so aggrieved that he didn't sound like a Tier 6 powerhouse at all.

"Jingjing! Why did you kick me?"

Commander Huangfu Jing's beautiful face was frosty.

She walked forward expressionlessly,

ignoring his pitiful look.

She reached out and grabbed him by the back of his collar,

dragging the over-ninety-kilogram giant off the ground like a large dog.

Her grip was steady and ruthless, showing absolutely no mercy.

"Young Master Gu Lingfeng, can you please grow up?"

Commander Huangfu Jing's gaze turned cold.

"If you don't get jealous for a single day, do you just feel uncomfortable all over?"

Young Master Gu Lingfeng, with the back of his neck firmly seized,

instantly transformed from a domineering boss back into a well-behaved coward.

"I just thought he was young, and I was worried he would go astray..."

"Shut up."

Commander Huangfu Jing couldn't be bothered to waste words.

If she let him continue talking,

she would have to retire on the spot today out of sheer embarrassment.

She turned her head,

looking at Su Ming and his group walking toward her.

She quickly suppressed all the helplessness and irritability on her face,

regaining the efficiency expected of a soldier.

Her gaze fell directly on Su Ming,

filled with unconcealed surprise and admiration.

She spoke candidly:

"Are you Su Ming?"

Su Ming nodded and grinned.

"You must be Commander Huangfu, right?

I often hear Qingci mention you,

saying you are the instructor she admires the most."

Beside them, Shen Qingci's cheeks began to heat up again.

She quickly ran over,

affectionately taking Commander Huangfu Jing's arm,

and said in a spoiled tone, "Teacher..."

Commander Huangfu Jing patted her hand,

a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

"I originally planned to take you back to the academy today."

"But seeing how exhausted you are from this trip,

I'll give you another half-month of vacation."

"Really?!"

Shen Qingci looked up in pleasant surprise,

unable to believe her ears.

Only then did Commander Huangfu Jing look at Chu Yao, Teacher Lin Qinyin, and the other influential figures from the academies.

She raised her hand properly,

and gave a standard military salute.

"Thank you all for your hard work in coming to protect the exam today."

"The Vermilion Bird Legion will also cooperate in investigating the remaining factions of the Tongyuan Society."

"I still have military duties to attend to, so I shall take my leave first."

Commander Qin Luo returned the salute.

"Thank you for your hard work, Commander Huangfu. It was thanks to your timely breaking of the formation."

Commander Huangfu Jing didn't say much.

She knew that she wasn't the one who had truly resolved the trouble.

Looking at Su Ming, her tone became a bit more serious.

"See you at the academy."

Su Ming smiled.

"I'll be in your care then, Commander Huangfu."

Having said that, she didn't linger and turned to leave.

Seeing her leave, Young Master Gu Lingfeng immediately followed.

Before leaving, he glanced back at Su Ming.

He wanted to let out a cold snort.

But when he saw Commander Huangfu Jing pause her steps for a moment,

he instantly changed the cold snort into clearing his throat.

"*Cough.*"

Then he eagerly chased after her.

Su Ming looked at his retreating figure and couldn't help but shake his head.

"That uncle is actually quite cute."

Young Master Gu Lingfeng's foot slipped, and he almost fell a second time.

Commander Huangfu Jing's voice drifted from ahead.

"If you look back again, you can walk back to Zhennan City on your own."

Young Master Gu Lingfeng immediately stood up straight.

"Ow, I won't look back anymore."

Everyone finally couldn't hold it in anymore.

Lang Qingyun's shoulders shook with laughter.

"So the Young Master of the Hunter Association is actually like this?"

Teacher Lin Qinyin glanced in the direction Young Master Gu Lingfeng had left,

and then looked at Su Ming.

"The Hunter Association has plenty of resources as well."

Su Ming immediately became alert.

"Instructor Lin, please don't. I'm already very busy."

Teacher Lin Qinyin spoke calmly:

"I'm just reminding you"},{

that the Gu Family controls quite a few Source Beast hunting ground channels.

If you lack Materials in the future,

you can consider sourcing them from the Hunter Association."

Su Ming's eyes lit up.

"That's a good idea."

The farce thus ended in an anticlimactic manner.

The big shots began to take their leave one after another.

"Su Ming, I'll be waiting for you to report at the Southern Alliance!"

Chu Yao smiled and waved her hand,

being the first to board the airship.

Before the cabin door closed, she looked at Shen Qingci again.

"For these next two weeks... stay safe."

Her words were deeply suggestive.

The tips of Shen Qingci's ears turned red.

Su Ming, however, was very open and frank.

"Don't worry, I'm a very safe and hygienic person."

...

Teacher Lin Qinyin walked over.

"I'll send you the transfer documents for the villa tonight.

If you want early access to the extraterrestrial ruins data,

give me a call."

Su Ming nodded.

"Don't worry, Instructor Lin.

If there's any advantage to be taken, you'll definitely be the first one I think of."

Teacher Lin Qinyin: "..."

She turned and boarded a luxury shuttle printed with the "Star Dome Heavy Industry" logo.

Tie Moshan, Lang Qingyun, and the others also bid their farewells,

promising to mail the resources as soon as possible,

before boarding their respective aircraft and vanishing into streaks of light.

In the blink of an eye, only Su Ming, Shen Qingci, and Ye Xiao were left at the school gate.

"Where to next?" Su Ming stretched.

"No idea."

Ye Xiao shook his head, completely carefree.

"I've only been in Jiangcheng for a few days, so I don't even know my way around."

Just then,

Shen Qingci, who had been keeping her head lowered,

plucked up her courage and said softly,

"How about... going to my place? Weren't you two planning to spar?"

Ye Xiao slapped his forehead.

"Right, right! I almost forgot the main event!"

Su Ming was pondering where to go for some fun tonight.

"Sure, I'll go see if Dahuang left any food for me."

Shen Qingci: "..."

Just then,

a low engine rumble approached from the distance.

A jet-black, heavy-duty military off-road vehicle exuding wild power drove up slowly,

stopping in front of the three.

The car window rolled down,

revealing Lieutenant Colonel Chu Feng's smiling face.

The car door opened,

and he leaned out from the driver's seat,

waving at them.

"Where are you guys heading? I'll give you a ride."

"Xinghuo Scrap Processing Plant."

Su Ming didn't stand on ceremony.

Lieutenant Colonel Chu Feng glanced at Shen Qingci,

then at Su Ming,

an ambiguous "I understand" smile appearing on his face.

"It's right on the way. Let's go."

The military off-road vehicle navigated through the devastated ruins,

crushing gravel and broken walls,

before finally driving onto the main road leading to the suburbs.

Destination—Xinghuo Scrap Processing Plant!

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