Chapter 84: A Second Glance at You

Provocation and insult! The words had reached such a point that, if spoken to anyone, they would pierce straight into the heart.

Just as everyone was waiting to see how Ling Qiu would respond, a stunning figure suddenly appeared at the entrance.

“Ah?! Oh my god… Senior Cheng… It’s Senior Cheng!”

“We’ve finally waited for you! Thank goodness I didn’t give up!”

“We’ve been longing, day in and day out, and finally the dazzlingly beautiful Senior Cheng has arrived! Otherwise, joining the Taekwondo team would have no meaning!”

Everyone turned their eyes to the entrance.

The newcomer was none other than the campus belle, Cheng Youyou!

She wore a white Taekwondo uniform, walking gracefully toward the crowd. Today, she wore only light makeup, yet her beauty still made hearts tremble.

Her hair was casually tied up, the large earrings gone, replaced by two black diamond studs. Strands of hair fell beside her translucent earlobes; her confident lips curled in a subtle smile, crescent eyes gleaming with amusement, a hint of rust-red shadow beneath her elegant brows.

Truth be told, even Ling Qiu couldn’t help but steal a couple more glances.

Her figure, hidden beneath the oversized uniform, couldn’t fully be appreciated, but she exuded a pure, charming loveliness. Though not short, she had a petite appeal, an adorable contradiction that made one want to spar with her just for the fun of it.

“Wow! She’s too beautiful!” A group of boys began to cheer quietly, erupting in spontaneous applause.

“Welcome, Senior Cheng!”

“Welcome, campus belle Cheng!”

Amidst praise and adoration, Cheng Youyou elegantly made her way toward the Taekwondo team.

In that moment, Cheng Youyou saw Ling Qiu.

Her brows furrowed slightly; she noticed Ling Qiu wasn’t even looking at her...

No, wait.

He glanced at her twice, then turned away with a bored expression, engrossed in his phone.

Seeing Ling Qiu react this way, Cheng Youyou’s heart skipped a beat!

This… this annoying Ling Qiu… am I less interesting than your phone?

If you didn’t see me, fine. But if you did, couldn’t you at least look a little longer?

You saw me, but turned away so indifferently...

Am I really that unattractive?

Originally, Cheng Youyou wasn’t planning to speak to Ling Qiu again, but...

Her princess temper wouldn’t allow it; it felt as if an invisible hand was pushing her toward him.

Seeing Cheng Youyou walking straight toward Ling Qiu, everyone felt a shock!

What’s happening?

Campus belle Cheng Youyou...

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Does she know this coward?

“You’re here too?” Cheng Youyou stepped forward, stood before Ling Qiu, head held high in proud princess fashion, speaking in a chilly, arrogant tone.

Ling Qiu really couldn’t be bothered with her. He didn’t even want to spare her a glance.

He was looking at his phone because...

He was about to buy a stuffed doll online.

The fabric and details had to be just right, because...

He wanted to use the doll as Lan Xiaoman’s second vessel.

Keeping Lan Xiaoman hidden in the Yanluo Ring preserved her soul power quietly, but always being concealed, unable to touch the living world, wasn’t conducive to her growth.

With the doll, Ling Qiu could let Lan Xiaoman occasionally inhabit its body, and under his protection, even during midday, he could take her out to enjoy the sun.

Yes, Ling Qiu wanted to help Lan Xiaoman cultivate!

Though he never said it aloud, Ling Qiu felt sorry for her; so pure and kind, yet caught up in his disputes, dying so young and tragically—he owed her proper care!

Moments ago, Ling Qiu ignored the provocateurs because he was negotiating prices with the online seller, at a crucial bargaining point. Fighting and drama paled in comparison to online shopping!

“Hey, I’m talking to you. Can’t you hear me?” Seeing Ling Qiu treat her like air, Cheng Youyou grew even angrier!

You were cold to me before, fine...

But now, in front of so many people, can’t you give me a little face?

Even just a grunt would give me a way out!

At this moment, those secretly and openly admiring Cheng Youyou—the “guardians of the flower”—were finally enraged by Ling Qiu’s actions!

Ignore anyone else if you must.

But to ignore campus belle Cheng Youyou?!

Especially when she greeted you first!

Such a rare opportunity—most have dreamt of this for years and never gotten it!

And you???

“I can’t stand it anymore! That brat is way too arrogant!!”

“Damn it! Let’s go—all the Taekwondo team, let’s teach him a lesson!!”

“Us Karate people, too!!”

“Even the Sanda fighters can’t take it anymore!”

“This guy is a real eyesore, comes here and does nothing but show off—who knows where he gets the nerve to act so smug!”

Without question, Ling Qiu had now stirred up public anger!

But Ling Qiu, noticing this, simply thought the group was rather idiotic.

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From beginning to end, Ling Qiu had barely said a word, yet this crowd, full and idle, insisted on picking a fight with him!

If Master Yuan Longping saw these people, he’d regret letting them eat so much!

A mass of people surged toward Ling Qiu!

Seeing the situation, Liu Donghai was secretly delighted!

Serves you right for showing off!

Now everyone wants a piece of you!

With just a little fanning of the flames, I’ll see how you survive today!

“What do you all think you’re doing?!”

At this moment, Zhao Dezhu finally realized something was wrong and quickly ran to stand before Ling Qiu, pointing at the crowd: “What do you want?!”

Senior Wu Feng stepped forward, pointing at Zhao Dezhu: “Junior, you’re wearing our Taekwondo uniform—what do you mean by this?”

“I’m not wearing it anymore!!”

Zhao Dezhu didn’t care about anything else now; he firmly stood by Ling Qiu.

He tore off his Taekwondo uniform and threw it forcefully to the ground: “You’re pushing us too far! My brother doesn’t want to bother with you, and you won’t let it go?!”

At that moment...

Cheng Youyou was stunned.

She never expected...

Her personal spat with Ling Qiu would draw so many people into the fray.

She grew flustered and quickly said, “Everyone, please don’t—”

Before she could finish.

Ling Qiu finally settled his online transaction and put his phone away.

He...

Finally stood up and swept his gaze indifferently across the crowd: “You want to spar with me, is that it?”

Oh?

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions froze!

This guy...

What, he’s not afraid anymore?

Ling Qiu glanced around, then threw an arm around Zhao Dezhu’s shoulder: “According to your rules, you have to choose a team before sparring. Fine, I’ll pick a team.”

With that, he led Zhao Dezhu straight to the registration desk for the “Huaxia Kung Fu Society.”