Chapter Two

Each of them spent more than half a month's living expenses, and it was only with great reluctance that they left the hospital.

With no classes in the afternoon, at Xu Dongzhuo's suggestion, they used most of their remaining money to buy a lot of cooked food at the market outside the school, calling it a post-injury feast. As for how they would get through the rest of the month, there was no need for discussion; they both agreed to go and demand money from Zhang Qingyu.

"I say, we got the vaccine. Do you think it will work?" asked Guo Ming suddenly, while gobbling down food at the small, stained table in their narrow living room.

Xu Dongzhuo was fiercely battling with a tendon on a chicken leg. Hearing this, he almost spat out his food. He glared at Guo Ming. "You dare talk about that? If you hadn't gone rummaging through that pile of trash, I wouldn't have been bitten by a dog! Have you ever heard of someone being bitten by a dog and then passing out for a whole day and night? There's definitely something wrong here."

"So what do we do? Are we really going to get rabies? Do you think if we caught some dangerous virus, the state would humanely destroy us?" Guo Ming licked his fingers and reached for the roast duck in the plate again.

"I don't think we'd be humanely destroyed; they'd probably use us for research... Use chopsticks! How many times do I have to tell you?" Xu Dongzhuo finally tore off the piece of tendon, slapping Guo Ming's hand away from the plate.

Smack! The sound of the slap was clear and crisp as it landed on Guo Ming's hand. But as if seeing something terrifying, both Guo Ming and Xu Dongzhuo froze in their positions, not moving an inch.

After a long moment, Xu Dongzhuo finally swallowed the food in his mouth with difficulty and, staring at the back of Guo Ming's hand, asked slowly, "I say, what is that thing on your hand?"

At this moment, a strange object, half a palm in size with a rough and uneven grayish-white surface, covered the back of Guo Ming's hand. It had appeared just as Xu Dongzhuo slapped his hand. Neither of them saw how it had come into being; it seemed to have just popped up out of nowhere.

"How would I know... Oh my God! What is this? How did it get on my hand?" Guo Ming replied, trembling. He suddenly got agitated, jumped up, and started shaking his right hand furiously, bringing it close to Xu Dongzhuo.

"Get away from me! How would I know?" Xu Dongzhuo retreated as if avoiding a plague.

"And you call yourself a friend? Help, somebody help!"

"Shut up and get away from me!"

Xu Dongzhuo frantically dodged Guo Ming around the room, the two of them creating chaos in the small living room.

Suddenly, Guo Ming stopped and raised his right hand. "Strange, it's gone."

"Huh! Where did you throw it?" Xu Dongzhuo examined Guo Ming's right hand closely. Confirming that the strange object was indeed gone, he cautiously approached.

"I don't know. It didn't seem like it was thrown off; it just disappeared on its own." Guo Ming kept rubbing the back of his hand.

"You think that thing's got a mind of its own and disappeared by itself?" Xu Dongzhuo said with a wry smile, habitually raising his hand to slap Guo Ming on the head.

Smack! Guo Ming suddenly saw that Xu Dongzhuo's entire face turned blue. He followed Xu Dongzhuo's dazed gaze upwards and then raised his hand to touch his own head.

"How did it get on my head?" Guo Ming hugged Xu Dongzhuo, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Let go of me! Don't infect me! How would I know?" Xu Dongzhuo struggled to push Guo Ming's head away, the two of them wrestling in the room.

After a while, the strange object disappeared again. Though the crisis seemed temporarily averted, not knowing when or where it might reappear, Guo Ming grabbed a mirror and started inspecting himself all over.

Xu Dongzhuo watched Guo Ming's anxious behavior and suddenly tilted his head as if remembering something. He stroked his chin thoughtfully, then suddenly raised his hand and gave Guo Ming a slap.

Guo Ming, who was intently checking his body, was caught off guard by the slap. He was stunned for a moment and then jumped up, furious. "Are you crazy? Why did you hit me?"

"Could I be wrong? Is it possible I'm mistaken?" Xu Dongzhuo ignored the furious Guo Ming and muttered to himself. Then he indicated for Guo Ming to sit down and listen to him: "I just thought of a way to test whether you're really sick. In a moment, I'll slap your hand again. Don't dodge and let's see what happens."

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"Can you really diagnose a disease by hitting me? You're not kidding, are you?" Guo Ming said incredulously.

"Are you joking? Do you really not know?" Xu Dongzhuo said, his face full of disbelief.

Xu Dongzhuo signaled him to be careful, and then slapped Guo Ming's arm. As soon as he made contact, the strange gray-white substance appeared on Guo Ming's hand again, blocking Xu Dongzhuo's slap.

"It's here again!" Guo Ming reflexively jumped up and shouted.

"Calm down, calm down! What's with the panic? Haven't you seen anything like this before?" Xu Dongzhuo forcibly pulled Guo Ming back to his seat. "Now tell me, what were you thinking when I hit you just now?"

"What? You told me not to dodge, but I didn't want to be hit, so of course I wanted to block your hand..." As he spoke, Guo Ming seemed to realize something, and he looked at Xu Dongzhuo with wide eyes.

"I think that's it. This thing... you made it." Xu Dongzhuo nodded affirmatively. "Think about it, when I gave you a slap without warning, this thing didn't appear because you didn't think to block me. But when I aimed at your head or hand, you knew it, so you made this thing to block me. If I'm not wrong, you can make it disappear too. Try it and see how long it takes."

The two of them stared intently at the strange substance on Guo Ming's hand. As Xu Dongzhuo said, after about ten seconds, it disappeared as if wiped away.

"Well, now we have a rough idea." Xu Dongzhuo said with a serious expression.

"Ah! Do you know what's going on?" Guo Ming's eyes showed immense gratitude. He looked at Xu Dongzhuo with great anticipation, hoping for good news from his friend.

"This... is actually a very serious disease." Xu Dongzhuo said solemnly to Guo Ming.

Crash! Guo Ming fell off his chair in shock. He suddenly jumped up, grabbed Xu Dongzhuo by the neck, and shook him violently. He seemed completely panicked. "Don't say things you don't understand! Do you know how anxious I am?"

"Stop, stop... I'm suffocating..." Xu Dongzhuo's chubby face turned blue from being choked. He stuck out his tongue and desperately shook Guo Ming's hands.

"Say it! This isn't a disease, it's not a disease!" Guo Ming yelled hysterically.

"Okay, okay, it's not a disease. Just let go of me." Xu Dongzhuo had no choice but to agree.

Guo Ming finally let go of the nearly unconscious Xu Dongzhuo and sat down opposite him, watching him warily. It seemed that if Xu Dongzhuo mentioned the word "disease" again, Guo Ming would kill him on the spot.

Xu Dongzhuo realized this too. He rubbed his sore neck and cautiously looked at Guo Ming. Suddenly, he said, "Brother, do you know the story of Duke Huan of Qi avoiding the doctor, which led to..."

"Hmph!" Guo Ming ignored him and snorted coldly from his nostrils.

The cold snort filled with killing intent made Xu Dongzhuo shiver. He laughed awkwardly. "That cold shiver felt good."

"Stop changing the subject. What's going on with me?" Guo Ming's face was covered with a dark aura as he looked down at the terrified Xu Dongzhuo. His eyes seemed to say "interrogate."

Xu Dongzhuo felt something was wrong. He had been joking around, not expecting Guo Ming to take it so seriously. It seemed that if he didn't give a good answer today, the furious Guo Ming might eat him alive.

In desperation, Xu Dongzhuo suddenly laughed heartily and clapped his hands. "Brother, congratulations! You've found a treasure. I'm so envious."

"What? What congratulations?" Guo Ming thought Xu Dongzhuo was still mocking him and asked warily.

"Do you know what that is? It's a superpower! I think it must have something to do with that dog. Maybe it's a divine dog like the Howling Celestial Dog, or maybe it came from another planet. It bit you, and its saliva caused a strange chemical reaction with your body, allowing you to grow that patch..." Xu Dongzhuo noticed Guo Ming's ugly expression and immediately changed his tone.

"No, no, it's like armor that protects your body when you get attacked. Isn't that a superpower? Many protagonists in fantasy novels gain their abilities this way and go on to conquer the world..." Xu Dongzhuo kept babbling, getting more excited as he spoke. He ended up performing a one-man show.

"I only ask you one thing. You were bitten by the dog too, and you were unconscious for a day and a night. Why didn't you get a superpower?" Guo Ming remained unmoved by his words and asked coldly.

Xu Dongzhuo was speechless. He scratched his head awkwardly. "That's because I was lucky and didn't catch the virus... Help!" He screamed and ran out the door, with the furious Guo Ming chasing after him.

Despite that, Guo Ming couldn't let go of his strange "ability." Afraid that he might accidentally reveal it at school during fights with classmates, he forced the school doctor to sign a sick leave slip under the pretext of needing a week to adjust after being bitten by a wild dog. He hid in his room, afraid to see anyone.

From that day on, Xu Dongzhuo didn't dare to mention it again. After a few days, Guo Ming showed no unusual signs. Being young and optimistic, the two of them gradually got used to it.

One day after school, Xu Dongzhuo had just walked in when Guo Ming greeted him excitedly. He pulled him into his room and mysteriously said, "Come on, I'll show you something."

"What is it? You've been cooped up in your room these days. Don't tell me your brain is damaged!" Xu Dongzhuo asked curiously.

Guo Ming seemed very excited and didn't care about Xu Dongzhuo's mockery. He carefully drew the curtains, raised his hand in front of Xu Dongzhuo, and said, "Look." As soon as he finished speaking, the strange gray-white substance appeared on his hand. Under Guo Ming's manipulation, it gradually turned into a small gray-white ball.

"How about it? I haven't been idle these days. I've been trying to control this thing, and this morning, I finally succeeded. Now I can make it appear and disappear at will, and I can roughly control its shape. Brother, you were right. This is really a superpower! Hahaha..." Guo Ming tossed the small ball he made up and down, laughing proudly. Finally, he flicked his hand, making the ball disappear easily.

Xu Dongzhuo was stunned by Guo Ming's performance. Under Guo Ming's expectant gaze, he swallowed hard. "Brother, not to discourage you, but besides your body, it seems your brain is also not quite right." He tapped his head.

"Hmph! You're just jealous. I couldn't care less. A superpower! I got it just by being bitten by a dog. That's luckier than winning the lottery ten times in a row. Maybe I really have a mission to save the world. Beautiful women, the world, here I come!" Guo Ming imagined the exciting adventures of the protagonists in comics and novels, and he couldn't help but get excited, his voice rising several pitches.

Xu Dongzhuo helplessly scratched his head. He pushed Guo Ming onto the bed. "I'm not trying to discourage you. Maybe it really is a superpower, but let me ask you, do you really think this is a blessing?"

"This, of course, at least I'm more special than ordinary people." Guo Ming still seemed excited.

"Then let me ask you, you're just an ordinary college student right now, right? What do you think will happen once this ability is discovered by others? Will you be worshipped by the whole world, with countless beauties throwing themselves at you, or will you be taken away for research, never to see the light of day again? You have parents and family, you're not an orphan, right? So can you wander around recklessly, or do you have to consider their feelings?" Unlike Guo Ming, Xu Dongzhuo was quite calm.

"This thing, at most, can only be used for performance, it can't fill your stomach. You still need to study hard and earn money through your skills. Or you could use this ability to make money through illegal means, but based on what I know about you, you wouldn't do that, right?" Although Xu Dongzhuo, like Guo Ming, had read many comics and fantasy novels since he was young, as a rational college student, he knew very well that these stories couldn't be taken as reality.

Guo Ming was stunned for a while by Xu Dongzhuo's words, finally recovering from his excitement. He held his head and sighed. "You're right, buddy. I got a bit carried away."

"Good, as long as you understand. Let's go eat." Xu Dongzhuo nodded and patted Guo Ming on the shoulder as he walked up.

"Hey, Dongzhuo!" Guo Ming suddenly raised his head.

"What?" Xu Dongzhuo, who was about to open the door and go out, turned around curiously.

"You're still jealous of me, aren't you?"

"Ah? Hahaha..." Xu Dongzhuo laughed dryly, feeling guilty, and quickly ran away.

For the next few days, everything was calm. Since he could freely control that substance, Guo Ming was no longer afraid of revealing his secret, so he continued to attend classes at school. But having a secret that made him different from ordinary people still kept him excited. Every day after coming home, he would do nothing but practice his "ability" in various ways, enjoying it immensely.

Life seemed to return to normal. The only thing that worried them was one day when they encountered their nemesis, Professor Zeng, on campus.

This old professor, thin but with piercing eyes, merely said to them, "Guo Ming, Xu Dongzhuo, why didn't you come that day?"

After that, the two of them had nightmares for several nights, and Guo Ming even stopped practicing for a few days.

Guo Ming had always been curious about why Xu Dongzhuo, who was also bitten by the dog and had been unconscious for a day, didn't experience any abnormal changes. When he asked, Xu Dongzhuo simply said he was lucky and didn't get into this trouble. But Guo Ming always had his doubts, wondering if Xu Dongzhuo was really as usual.

Sure enough, his doubts were confirmed a few days later.

It was the weekend, and to prepare for next month's CET-4 English exam, Guo Ming and Xu Dongzhuo planned to go to the Southwest Book City to buy some reference materials. The bookstore was located near the bustling Chunxi Road in downtown Chengdu, a well-known spot for beautiful women. Every time they visited, it was a great opportunity for them to feast their eyes.

After getting off the bus, they looked around while heading to the bookstore across the street. Guo Ming, naturally more perceptive in spotting beauties, captured every attractive woman on the way, often pointing them out to Xu Dongzhuo.

Suddenly, Guo Ming excitedly pulled Xu Dongzhuo, pointing to the street side, "Look, there's such a beauty, today's our lucky day."

Following Guo Ming's finger, Xu Dongzhuo saw a young man and woman sitting leisurely on an outdoor bench at the entrance of "Dragon Dumplings." Naturally, in his eyes, the man was automatically ignored, leaving only the beautiful woman.

The girl looked no older than twenty. Since she was sitting, her exact height was unclear, but judging from her long, slender legs in jeans, she wouldn't be shorter than 165 centimeters. From the side, her profile was very delicate, with smooth, fair skin that stood out even in beauty-rich Chengdu. Her upper body's graceful curves were accentuated by her light green silk top.

Not only was this girl pretty, but she also had a rare, elegant temperament. Sitting quietly with her long hair draped casually over her shoulders, she reminded people of a serene orchid in a secluded valley. She drew almost everyone's attention without making any deliberate moves, with a nearly 100% return rate. Guys like Xu Dongzhuo, standing there staring dumbly at her, numbered at least twenty.

"Wow, unbelievable. I finally believe there are girls in this world who are unforgettable at first sight, even more beautiful than my dream girl, Rena Tanaka." Xu Dongzhuo sighed, standing still like a post.

Compared to him, Guo Ming was much calmer. Although his eyes also sparkled with admiration, he wasn't as exaggerated as Xu Dongzhuo. He shook Xu Dongzhuo a few times. "Come on, there's no need for this. Just look at that handsome guy beside the beauty. His looks and build are ten times better than yours. Give up, brother!"

Xu Dongzhuo snorted disdainfully. "Does a beauty have to be paired with a handsome guy? Maybe one day I'll win her heart!"

"Alright, alright, maybe we two brothers are destined to be alone like Hua Yingxiong, doomed to be single forever. It's useless to fantasize." Guo Ming laughed, pulling Xu Dongzhuo to keep walking.

Xu Dongzhuo had no choice but to look longingly at the girl one more time before reluctantly heading to the opposite street. "You're the one doomed to be alone. I'll definitely find a beautiful wife in the future."

"Dongzhuo, I think we should console each other's wounded hearts!" Guo Ming deliberately teased, using a sickeningly sweet tone, and pretended to rest his head on Xu Dongzhuo's shoulder.

Suddenly feeling a chill run down his spine, Xu Dongzhuo shivered and pushed Guo Ming away like he was shaking off a plague. "Evil spirits, be gone! You disgusting guy, stay away from me!"

Guo Ming, wanting to joke with him, coquettishly acted shy and delicate. "You're abandoning me so soon? After we've lived together for so long." Unfortunately, he got too carried away and forgot to lower his voice, causing his shocking, perverse words to be heard by almost everyone on the street.

Under the barrage of strange looks and buzzing whispers from all directions, Guo Ming and Xu Dongzhuo realized they were in trouble. Embarrassed, they couldn't explain themselves and, under the public gaze, wished they could find a hole to hide in. With no more face to stay, they laughed dryly and ran towards the opposite street without looking back.

"What the hell were you thinking? Now I don't think we can come here for half a month." Xu Dongzhuo said through gritted teeth while running.

"Hehe… I just wanted to joke around, didn't expect… Buddy, watch out! It's still a red light…" Guo Ming was apologizing when he suddenly turned pale and shouted at Xu Dongzhuo, who was still running.

By then, Xu Dongzhuo also realized it. However, eager to escape the awkward situation, he was already in the middle of the street. At that moment, a truck was roaring towards him, leaving him no time to dodge.

This time, that b*st*rd really got me killed… was Xu Dongzhuo's last thought.

Amidst the screams of onlookers, Xu Dongzhuo was instantly swept under the truck's huge wheels. But while people were too busy exclaiming about the imminent bloody scene, no one noticed that just as he touched the wheels, Xu Dongzhuo's body seemed to be absorbed by something, suddenly disappearing.

Screech! The truck driver slammed on the brakes, the strong inertia dragging the tires a long way, leaving deep marks on the ground. This triggered a chain reaction, causing the vehicles around to brake abruptly. For a moment, the street was filled with the sharp sounds of brakes, honking, and the screams of women and children.

"Dongzhuo!" Guo Ming shouted, pushing through the crowd and rushing to the street's center.

He ran frantically to the stopped truck, knelt down, and peered under it. Besides anxiety and worry, there was an unknown fear in Guo Ming's heart. He could already envision tomorrow's front-page headline in the Chengdu Business Daily: "Revealing Affection for Same-S*x Love in Public, Chengdu's First Male Homosexual Suicide Case".

"Dongzhuo, don't die! I don't want my reputation ruined for the rest of my life…" Guo Ming shouted as he looked around, with half his body almost under the truck.

However, there was no expected corpse or splattered blood; the underside of the truck was empty. Gradually, onlookers gathered, and soon many people noticed that the victim was not under the truck at all.

The truck driver, scared out of his wits, sat in his seat muttering, "Mom, forgive your unfilial son… Xiaoli, I can't grow old with you…" He wouldn't know what had happened even if asked.

Where did this guy go? Could he have gone to another world just like that? Confirming again that Xu Dongzhuo was not hit by the truck, Guo Ming emerged and shouted, "Dongzhuo, where are you?"

"What are you yelling for? I'm here, not dead yet." Suddenly, Xu Dongzhuo's voice came from the other side of the street.

Guo Ming was overjoyed. Without caring how Xu Dongzhuo got to the other side of the street, he squeezed through the crowd around the truck. Sure enough, he saw Xu Dongzhuo sitting on the sidewalk, his face pale, looking at the truck and panting heavily, obviously still scared.

"What's going on?" Guo Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over.

The entire street's traffic had come to a halt because of this incident. Being in the city center, long lines of vehicles had quickly formed on both sides, with many confused drivers honking furiously.

Seeing that Xu Dongzhuo was completely unharmed, many curious onlookers gathered again, pointing at him and discussing. The topic centered on how he, who should have been under the truck, had suddenly ended up on the other side of the street. Unable to handle such a scene, Xu Dongzhuo gave Guo Ming a look, got up, and dragged him into an alley, running until they were out of sight.

On the other side of the street, the man and woman sitting outdoors also looked in this direction. The man said to the beautiful woman, "Yueci, did you see that?" This man, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, quite handsome, was none other than Ni Mu, who had caused Boss Luo to lose those strange spheres on the helicopter that night.

The beautiful girl, called Yueci, nodded slightly. "Yes, though it's still weak, that was definitely an 'ability'. I didn't expect we'd see an ordinary person's 'awakening' on the street."

"Ha! It seems Chengdu city hides quite a few interesting things. The old man arrives the day after tomorrow; this must be reported to him. Sit here for a bit longer while I check on these two 'gay' guys. We'd better not let Boss Luo's people get to them first." Ni Mu said as he got up and walked through the chaotic street towards the alley where the two had fled.

As he spoke, Guo Ming and Xu Dongzhuo, who were running and panting, shivered simultaneously…

After Ni Mu left, Yueci, who had been lost in thought, sighed slightly and got up to leave. She walked in the opposite direction, blending into the bustling crowd on Chunxi Road, disappearing from sight.

After running through several streets, ensuring there were no police or reporters following, Guo Ming and Xu Dongzhuo finally stopped. It had been a long time since they had such intense exercise, and both were a bit exhausted. They walked slowly for a while and eventually decided to rest at a community park by the street.

After sitting for a while, Guo Ming couldn't help but turn to Xu Dongzhuo. "Just now…"

"No need to say it." Xu Dongzhuo swiftly raised his hand to stop him.

"But…"

"I said there's no need to say more. I don't know what happened either." Xu Dongzhuo still looked serious.

"But I saw that when I was joking with you, that beauty was looking at us with a very disdainful expression."

Xu Dongzhuo turned his head in shock, and the two sat facing each other in silence for a long time.

"Ahhhhh... you jerk, now I can't face living anymore. I'm going to kill you and then wander the world!" Xu Dongzhuo suddenly shouted, pouncing on Guo Ming and shaking his neck furiously.

Unfortunately, Guo Ming quickly created that substance to protect his neck, so Xu Dongzhuo couldn't do anything to him. However, the shaking still made Guo Ming feel quite uncomfortable, and he quickly shouted, "Calm down, calm down!"

"It's over, it's over. What am I going to do now?" Xu Dongzhuo suddenly let go of Guo Ming and sighed, holding his head.

"There are plenty of fish in the sea. Why are you so discouraged? Besides, you still have me..." Guo Ming's "comforting" words were cut short because Xu Dongzhuo was already glaring at him with murderous eyes.

"Sigh, I don't mean that. Now that I have that strange ability too, what should I do?" Xu Dongzhuo stood up suddenly, paced back and forth a few steps in frustration, and said bitterly.

"What exactly happened just now?" Guo Ming stopped joking and asked seriously.

"I'm not really sure. I just remember that at that moment, I thought I was dead, but my survival instinct made me desperately want to escape. At that moment, I suddenly found myself inexplicably sitting on the side of the street, narrowly escaping death. Although I don't know what happened, thinking about it afterward, I realized it wasn't a miracle. I think that after being bitten by that celestial watchdog, I also gained a strange ability." Xu Dongzhuo said thoughtfully.

"Not necessarily! I remember reading in a book that sometimes, when a person is at the brink of life and death, they can unleash superhuman potential. For example, hanging from a cliff for half a month without dying, or lifting a truck with one hand—maybe it's just a coincidence. How about this? You try it again and see if it works." Guo Ming said to Xu Dongzhuo.

"How to try? Do I have to roll under the wheels again?" Xu Dongzhuo glared at him.

"There's no one here now. Try it, just like you did before, think about going over there and see if you can succeed." Guo Ming pointed to a public fitness apparatus about four or five meters away, roughly the same distance as before.

Xu Dongzhuo carefully looked around and nodded, "Alright, I won't be at ease until I figure this out." Saying this, he took a horse stance, stared intently at the fitness apparatus, and extended his index and middle fingers to his temples, looking as ridiculous as possible.

"I say, this isn't the Solar Flare technique from Tianjin Fan, why are you using this posture..." Guo Ming said with exasperation. As he spoke, he suddenly gasped and took two steps back. Because just as he was talking, Xu Dongzhuo had already appeared by the fitness apparatus, his head hitting it solidly.

"Oh my god!" Xu Dongzhuo, caught off guard, squatted down holding his head.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Guo Ming quickly ran over to help him up.

"Who's so mean to throw a rock at my head... huh? How did I get here?" Xu Dongzhuo was stunned.

"Bro, I think you might really be like me." Guo Ming whispered in his ear.

"Are you sure I just 'whoosh' came over here?" Xu Dongzhuo made a big circle with his hand.

"I'm sure you suddenly disappeared and then appeared here, but without the 'whoosh' sound." Guo Ming mimicked Xu Dongzhuo, making a circle with his hand.

"Instant, instant movement!" The two were silent for a moment, then suddenly shouted in unison.

"Hehehehe..." Suddenly, Xu Dongzhuo let out a strange laugh.

Guo Ming was shocked, thinking he couldn't handle the stress and had gone a bit mad, so he quickly tried to comfort him, "Bro, hang in there! I was also hit hard at first, but didn't I manage to get through it?"

"Special abilities! Dominating the world, beauties, here I come..." But before Xu Dongzhuo could finish reveling in his excitement, Guo Ming kicked him down from behind.

"Really, you were just lecturing me, and now you're the one getting carried away. Wake up! We should head back." Guo Ming pulled Xu Dongzhuo up, and the two walked to the nearest bus stop.

Before returning to their place, they made a point to check next week's class schedule at school and then headed home. They didn't notice Ni Mu, who had been following them and watching them enter their door.

"College students, huh? This is really getting interesting. I wonder how the old man will handle this situation this time." Ni Mu leaned against a streetlight pole with a slight smile, waiting a while longer before leaving.