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Chapter 1 — Awkward

Inside the cafeteria of Hua Sheng University of Technology at Guang City, a third-year university student, Qin Ming was working part-time to earn his living allowance. His movements froze halfway through while wiping the table.
The man saw a couple on the table nearby, and he knew the both of them.
The guy was his close friend from the same hometown, Yang Wei while the girl was his girlfriend that he had been dating for the last 2 years, Li Meng.
Li Meng was unboxing a gift as she said surprisingly, “Wow, it's really the new iPhone! I've wanted this phone for so long, thank you so much Yang Wei! You're treating me so well.” The girl pecked a kiss on that boy's cheek.
Qin Ming felt a heart-wrenching pain as he witnessed his girlfriend, Li Meng kissing Yang Wei in public. His eyes widened with rage.
Yang Wei smiled smugly. He put his hand under the table and slid underneath Li Meng's skirt to caress her thigh. He then continued to say, “Li Meng, I am a man of my words. This phone that costs over ten thousand meant nothing to me. My family earns more than five hundred thousand annually. You will be able to live a good life now that you're my woman.”
Qin Ming squeezed the tablecloth in his hand; he was trembling with anger. 
They are cheating behind my back here, in public?!
He then grabbed a plate and tossed it in their direction. The plate crashed onto the couple's table.
Yang Wei was startled as he screamed out loud, “Are you crazy? You stupid dishwashing boy.... Oh, it's you. Why are you're here, Ming?”
Li Meng held her new phone in her hand. She felt anxious after being caught cheating by her boyfriend. But the girl quickly calmed herself down.
The girl then asked Yang Wei with concern, “Wei, are you alright?”
Qin Ming felt his heart being torn apart at the sight of his girlfriend comforting another guy while ignoring his presence.
The next second, Qin Ming scolded loudly in rage, “Li Meng, I am working so hard because I wanted to buy you the new phone that you wanted so badly. How dare you cheat on me behind my back? Yang Wei, do you think what you're doing is right? You stole my girlfriend! You're no longer my friend now!”
The commotion attracted everyone's attention in the cafeteria.
Li Meng was angered too. She linked her arms around Yang Wei and spoke proudly. “Yes, I've fallen for another man. But it's all because you're poor. I can't stand being with such a poor man like you anymore. You don't even deserve me! Ha, to think that you're even scrubbing plates in the cafeteria now. You're really useless except for that face of yours. A true man should be like Yang Wei. He's the son of a wealthy family, unlike you!”
Yang Wei wiped away the stain on his face. He had decided to burn the bridges with Qin Ming now that his affair with Li Meng had been exposed. He spoke. “Qin Ming, why don't you look yourself in the mirror? Do you think you deserve a beauty like Li Meng? Do you even have the money to fulfil her needs? You are just a part-timer here in this cafeteria! A nobody that scrubs dirty plates behind the kitchen! Wake up, Qin Ming! You think that I am your best friend? The sole reason I befriended you in the first place was to get close to Li Meng.”
Qin Ming did not give up on his relationship. “Li Meng, I am your boyfriend.”
Li Meng scoffed. “That's true. I was bewitched by that handsome look on your face initially, but after seeing the way you do all the humiliating odd jobs like washing cars, being a security guard and scrubbing dirty plates, your face disgusts me now. You are a good-for-nothing piece of crap that doesn't deserve me! Maybe you're not embarrassed by yourself, but I felt shameful to even stand beside you.”
Good-for-nothing piece of crap?
Li Meng's cruel words stabbed the soft spot in his heart. Qin Ming had lost all the hope that he harbored towards the girl.
The other students in the cafeteria were mocking Qin Ming as well. “That's true. You can't blame her for loving another person due to your incompetence. We're living in a modern world now, so it's only normal for everyone to love freely. That's basic human rights, bro.”
Someone spoke with a pitiful tone. “Well, it's your fault for being poor. Your girlfriend would not have left you if you're capable to buy that new iPhone for her, right?”
Another person butted in. “Just accept the fact that your girlfriend cheated on you, bro. It's better for you to move on.”
“You should just stay single if you're poor. Don't be a hindrance for that pretty girl seeking happiness.”
Yang Wei was amazed that the bystanders were speaking up for him. 
Well, can't say that I'm surprised. At this age and time, being poor is the worst sin one can commit anyway.
He let out his laugh. “That's right. It's your fault for being poor. How much are you earning for every dirty plate that you scrubbed? Li Meng made the wise choice to ditch you and become my woman now. My family is rich, and I can give her everything that she wants. What can you provide for her?”
Li Meng said disdainfully, “I wanted to end things with you peacefully so that you wouldn't feel so bad. But I guess that's not needed now. You should just get lost, you poor bastard.”
Qin Ming felt a heart-wrenching pain. I don't deny that my family is poor. I worked day and night just so that I can buy Li Meng the things she likes. I've spent at least twenty thousand in the last 2 years that we've been dating in order to please her. What did I get in return? Li Meng ditched me after she was done using me, and now she attached herself to a richer guy.
Yang Wei had been bullied by the other kids from our hometown since he was young. I was the one that took care of him. He used to follow me around like my lackey, but that guy had changed since he entered university. However much he changed, I never expected him to be so shameless as to steal his best friend's girl!
“Hehe....Hahaha......” Qin Ming was brokenhearted. He shook his head as he no longer harbors any hope for the couple in front of him.
Tears welled up in his eyes as he spoke without a care. “Li Meng, do you like money that much? Were you ever sincere towards me?”
Li Meng responded. “Yes, you can say whatever that you want. I wouldn't have left you if you're rich, but ask yourself this: Are you rich? I've been together with you for 2 years and you're simply a good-for-nothing. Oh, how regretful I am feeling right now, for wasting 2 years of my youth with you.”
Yang Wei held Li Meng by her waist and spoke arrogantly. “What's the matter, Qin Ming? Li Meng is free to choose the man that she likes. You should know civil rights since you're a university student as well. Let me give you an advice as we did share the same hometown. Don't you dare come close to Li Meng again, otherwise I might just let you suffer the consequences. Your father worked as a store manager under my father. I can get your father fired with just a single phone call.”
Li Meng kissed Yang Wei affectionately again as she said, “Wei, you're really so cool. I'm so lucky that I made the right choice to be with you.”
The two was about to leave when Qin Ming suddenly shouted. “Hold up. There's something else that I have to say.”
The other students thought that the drama for today had ended. But Qin Ming seemed to have another trick up his sleeves? What kind of counter can he make in the face of a powerful and rich person like Yang Wei?
Qin Ming took a deep breath. The doubts in his eyes had turned into sheer determination.
He said coldly, “Alright, now that we've broken up, I think that I should pay up for the service you've rendered me last night. I don't want you to spread false rumors around saying that I've exploited you without any remuneration.”
Qin Ming took out a piece of fifty and threw the money on the ground.
“What's that? A fifty break-up fee?”
“This is the cheapest break-up ever in the history of mankind. Is this guy losing his mind after being dumped? He must be kidding, right?”
One of the students in the cafeteria mocked Qin Ming's actions. Li Meng became more arrogant now, she scorned. “Pffft, that's all that you have? You're even worse than a normal cafeteria part-timer. Don't make me laugh with that petty amount of break-up fee. What do you say if I reimburse you another 100? Think of it as a contribution.”
Qin Ming said in a deep voice. “Oh, don't you mistake that as a break-up fee. This is your allowance for sleeping with me last night. We've been together for 2 years, so that's about 730 days. We had sex for 4 times a week on average because of my heightened sexual desire and I've spent about twenty thousand on you since we started dating. That's roughly 48 for every night that you've serviced me. Thank you for providing me with such a bargain. Take these 50 as your allowance, think of the extra 2 as your tips.”
The cafeteria turned silent after Qin Ming spoke.
Everyone was there to witness the commotion, but they were dumbfounded by Qin Ming's creative post-break-up 'sex allowance'.
Laughter erupted inside the cafeteria after the moment of silence.
“Wahahaha.........”
“This is awesome. 48 for one night. You can't even get service like that for 480 a night in the streets. Hahaha.”
“Pffttt. That's so cheap!”
“If that's the case, I think Mr. Being-Cheated-On here truly had himself a bargain.”
“4 times a week with this beauty and only 48 for every night? Oh my, can I add you on WeChat, please?”
“48 a night? I'll book your calendar for the subsequent year.”
Colors drained from Li Meng's face; she was trembling with rage. No words came to the girl because what Qin Ming said was the truth.
She was dumbfounded by the utter humiliation. Li Meng wanted so badly to turn back time and walked away before Qin Ming could say what he said.
The girl pointed her finger at Qin Ming and stammered. “You... you.... you're a bastard, Qin Ming! You better remember this. I... I... will... Wei, where are you going? Wait for me!”
Yang Wei was too embarrassed to be staying inside the cafeteria now. He had to leave right away before someone started mocking him that he's a 'recycle bin' that takes in used products.
Qin Ming looked at the couple's departure. I've won in this break-up fiasco, but I'm not happy at all.
Qin Ming did not have the mood to continue working after being dumped. So, he left the cafeteria and sat down beside the streets in the university's vicinity. That man stared blankly into thin air with his melancholic face.
Two impressive men dressed in black outfits walked up to Qin Ming as he sat depressed and lonely by the roadside.
Qin Ming was startled; he turned around and saw nobody else behind him. These men must be after me then.
He stepped backwards nervously and said, “I don't know you guys. Have you mistaken me as somebody else?”
One of the men took out a picture and his eyes darted from the photo to Qin Ming's face. He said, “Mr. Qin, our boss would like to meet with you.”
“What's the matter? Who's your boss?” Qin Ming asked with clear refusal in his tone.
The men in black outfits shook his head and spoke. “We are only tasked to bring you to our boss. We know nothing else, but please do not be worried. We are not involved in any racket. We would not force you to come with us if you're too afraid to follow us into the car, Mr. Qin.”
The men gestured him politely towards the car. Qin Ming's line of vision followed the direction of their hands and saw the door to a limousine parked at the roadside being opened.
Qin Ming chuckled to himself. “My girlfriend dumped me, and I've got nothing left on me too. What else do I have to lose?”
Qin Ming entered the car and soon noticed that the limousine was entering the wealthiest and most luxurious neighborhood in Guang City, the Yun Shan Villas. The limousine drove all the way to the peak of the villas.
Qin Ming gulped a few times inside the car. How rich do you have to be to afford living in such a place?
Qin Ming got out of the car and stood before the tall metallic fence. Two Pixiu statues made of stone, stood at the sides of a large bronze door adorned with traditional patterns. Qin Ming never imagined himself to be able to step foot into such a high-end place.
“Mr. Qin, please.” The men in black outfits maintained their polite manner.
Qin Ming took a deep breath to brace himself. I've got nothing to lose anyway. Might as well enter and check out the situation for myself.

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Chapter 2 — Heir

Magnificent and majestic alone were insufficient to describe the grandiosity of that building situated on the top of Yun Shan Villas. Ancient artefacts and famous paintings from around the world could be seen decorating the whole place. Even a brick on the floor of such luxurious place is worth a month of my salary. Qin Ming thought to himself.
He was led by the men into the study room amidst his thoughts. The interior of the study room was minimalistic. A few taxidermy mounts decorated the top of a bookrack. A fragile and dying old man was seen to be sitting at the opposite end on a round table.
That old man was reclined on the chair with his eyes closed.
Behind that old man stood multiple bodyguards in black outfits. A young and pretty female secretary stood out among the bodyguards.
Qin Ming frowned. “Who are you? Why do I feel that you're a little familiar?”
The old man suddenly opened his eyes. “Qin Ming, you're still living such a terrible life. What's the matter? You don't remember me anymore?”
Qin Ming was quickly reminded of the scene 2 years back, when he saved a man that was trying to kill himself during a rainy day. Qin Ming was working as a delivery person at that time. He looked intently at the old man. That's him, right?
Qin Ming saved that man's life during the summer break of his first year in university. He stood by his principle of seeing any of his duty to completion. So, Qin Ming stayed in the hospital and took care of that man for a while. That was the reason he remembered that man.
“Ah! I remember now. It's you.” Qin Ming suddenly stood up and pointed his finger at that old man. “You were diagnosed with a terminal disease and drove a Rolls-Royce to the river. You're that uncle that wanted to kill himself. Uhm.. your name is Chang... Chang Hongxi, am I right?”
“Haha, that's me.” Chang Hongxi put on a faint smile. “So we meet again.”
Qin Ming leaned forward to examine that old man. He spoke. “Something doesn't add up here. Why do you appear to be so old? Aren't you around 50 years old? You look like you're 70 years old already!”
Chang Hongxi said casually, “It's the side effect from receiving chemotherapy for my cancer. I cannot avoid human nature of getting sick and growing old, as capable as I am.”
Qin Ming's face darkened. He did not know how to comfort that man that was being tormented by illnesses.
Chang Hongxi said, “I do not have much time left, kiddo. I promised you that I will return your favor someday. So today will be the day that I repay you for the kindness that you showed me. Sign on this document and you will own everything that I possess.
The young and beautiful female secretary behind Chang Hongxi took out an inheritance agreement and handed the document to Qin Ming.
“Ah? Inheritance?” Qin Ming felt surreal, as if he was dreaming.
He said in confusion, “Are you serious? You don't need to give me everything that you own just because you've contracted a terminal disease and your wife cheated on you. Don't you have your own children? I'm merely a complete stranger to you.”
Chang Hongxi's body trembled for a moment before he said depressingly, “I had 3 sons and 2 daughters, but they are not related to me at all. I didn't father any child......”
Qin Ming was silent. Ah, this old man is so pitiful. He had to find out that he's being cheated on by his wife at such an old age.
Chang Hongxi continued. “I spent 2 years to take back what belonged to me from their hands. I need someone to take over my corporate dynasty now that I'm nearing my death. I still owe you a favor, so if you're willing to accept my possessions, then you shall inherit all my fortunes. If you're not willing to accept this proposal, then you are free to leave after receiving a lump sum.”
Qin Ming felt like he was the luckiest man alive for inheriting such a large fortune, simply because he saved someone out of good will 2 years ago.
But Qin Ming wasn't a fool, he had considered this matter from multiple point of views. If I inherited his massive wealth, then I am inheriting all his enemies and troubles as well. I don't think that he would lack enemies after having built such an extensive empire.
But Qin Ming did not hesitate. He was not pretentious enough to act like he did not need the money. I need this money so that I can live a better life, so that I will no longer be looked down by others. I can only ditch my reputation as a good-for-nothing piece of crap after having sufficient amount of wealth to back me up.
Qin Ming signed his name and pressed his thumbprint onto the document.
Chang Hongxi said to the female secretary that was filing the inheritance agreement, “Song Ying, Qin Ming will be your young Master from this moment onwards.”
Song Ying gazed solemnly at Qin Ming and bowed faithfully. “Young master, Song Ying will be your utmost loyal personal secretary from this moment onwards.”
Qin Ming hurriedly spoke. “Eh? My secretary? Your name is Song Ying, am I right? Actually.... I am just a normal university student. So I'll be the one in your care from now on.”
Song Ying smiled and said politely, “Of course, young master. You are truly a humble person.”
Chang Hongxi waved his hand at Qin Ming to gesture him over. Qin Ming walked over to him quickly as he was extremely grateful towards that old man. He bent downwards beside the chair and looked at the old man that had bequeathed him with an enormous amount of wealth.
Chang Hongxi gently patted Qin Ming's head. “Remember this, my name is Chang Hongxi. I am a Chinese born in overseas. You were the person that took great care of me and helped me recompose myself two years ago when I was experiencing the lowest period of my life. I am an elite businessman my whole life. I may lose, but I will never be defeated. The first reason why I granted my entire possession to you was because I am returning a favor to you. The second reason was because...... I am feeling lonely. I do not have anyone close to me, not even a friend. I hope that you would not follow my footsteps and live in solitary when you're old, now that you've inherited everything that I own.”
Qin Ming felt a little touched by Chang Hongxi's speech. This old man had a worse life than the Chinese emperors from old times. It's sad enough for him to be so lonely at such an old age, his wife even cheated on him.
Qin Ming sniffled as he felt pitiful towards Chang Hongxi. “Okay, I know now. Thank you for the wise words, godfather.”
Chang Hongxi smiled suddenly. “You're a sweet talker. The doctors did say that I still have about 6 months left to live. That means you have 6 months' time to familiarize yourself with your inheritance, now that you've signed the agreement. Song Ying will explain to you anything that you are unsure of. I have to attend an important meeting at England tonight, so accompany me to the helipad now.”
Qin Ming agreed to his request. He felt the need to fulfil his duties as Chang Hongxi's godson, now that he referred that old man as his godfather. That boy pushed Chang Hongxi in his wheelchair to the helipad situated in the estate beside the villa.
Qin Ming returned to the majestic villa after sending Chang Hongxi off. He toured around the place and touched a famous painting by Van Gogh, then he hugged a few of the ancient ceramics dated back to Ming Dynasty. That boy rested himself on the comfortable sofa made with rhinoceros hide. He felt exhilaration he had never experienced in his whole life as Qin Ming stared blankly at the chandelier attached to the ceiling. That chandelier shared similar design as the ones present in houses of British royalties.
But Qin Ming was still a little dazed. He asked. “Song Ying, please tell me that these are all happening in reality.”
Song Ying crossed her palms in front of her abdomen and bowed slightly. The girl said, “Of course, young master. You've inherited all the fortunes under master's possession. Everything that you see here, belongs to you now.”
Qin Ming turned around to look at the girl confusedly. “Song Ying, are you part of the inheritance as well? Don't tell me that you've signed an indenture to sell yourself? Our relationship is simply employer and employee, right?”
Song Ying said politely, “I was handpicked by master to serve young master as your personal secretary. I was selected from a training camp and underwent another 2 years of training to fulfil this sole purpose.”
Qin Ming caught her words. Selected from a training camp?
The boy sized up the young and pretty secretary. She was tall, with a slender body. Song Ying's facial features were outstanding as well. She's so much better than Li Meng in every possible way.
Qin Ming was mesmerized by Song Ying for 2 seconds. Then he regained his senses and thought to himself. She's a real beauty. Her business attire merely accentuates her body figure. But it's impolite to stare at a girl's body, so I should control myself to prevent making a fool of myself.
Song Ying was a little surprised. She had seen powerful men fixating their gaze on her body, but this red-blooded young man in front of her was capable of averting his gaze after being mesmerized by her for just a moment. Qin Ming's impressive indifference left a good impression on the girl.
Song Ying thought that Qin Ming might be different from other men.
Qin Ming thought to himself as he looked at Song Ying. If I bring Song Ying back to the university now and stumbled into Li Meng, that bitch would probably be jealous of Song Ying's beauty.
On second thought, why should I plan something so petty to humiliate Li Meng anyway? I'm already a super-rich person now, so there's no need for me to stoop so low.
But Qin Ming was still upset by Li Meng's betrayal after he poured his heart out for the girl in the last two years.
Song Ying noticed the depressing look on Qin Ming. She asked curiously, “Young master, is there anything troubling your mind? Perhaps I can help?”
Qin Ming sighed and shook his head. “It's nothing you need to worry about. My girlfriend dumped me earlier today and ran off with a rich guy. I'm just a little mad about this incident.”
Song Ying spoke her mind. “Young master, you're already so wealthy, any girl would be delighted to have you. I believe that your girlfriend will return to your side once you inform her your current identity and wealth status.”
Qin Ming put on a faint smile. “I wouldn't want that girl again. I don't want to end up being like my godfather. Song Ying, do you know what's making love?”
Song Ying blushed. She responded. “Making..... love? You mean something like a boy and a girl getting naked together?”
Qin Ming was speechless with her answer. She's lacking some basic knowledge in that area, huh?
He shook his head. “Ah, never mind. It's all in the past now, so there's no use for me to ponder on those questions anymore. Oh, there's a question that I've wanted to ask you. How much fortune did I inherit from godfather anyway?”
Song Ying quickly took a tablet from the car when she heard about Qin Ming's question that was related to business. She spoke while flipping through the reports. “I'm very sorry to inform you that I don't have an exact figure right now. The admins from the companies overseas had yet to update me about their earnings and asset evaluation. But from the current information that I received, Huaxia Group had earned a clean profit of 34.5 billion USD from the previous quarter alone. As for the net worth of total asset, I could not calculate the value due to an insufficient data.”
Qin Ming gasped. “That much profit in a single quarter?”
Song Ying put on a sweet smile. “Yes, young master. You are a rich person now.”
Qin Ming asked jokingly. “Song Ying, do you think that I should further my education at the university, now that I have so much inheritance?”
Song Ying titled her head and said, “Young master, it is imperative for you to further your studies in order to become a smarter man. I believe that young master will grow into a wise person in the future with such humility.”
Qin Ming was touched by the girl's words. She's not a simple person either. And Song Ying is right, so what if I have a lot of money? If my capabilities do not match up with my status, then all the fortune that I inherited would just waste away sooner or later.
Qin Ming balled his fists. “Okay. I am going to focus on my studies from now on, in order to get over the break-up as soon as possible. Song Ying, can you drop me back to the university? Oh, please transfer five hundred thousand into my bank account too.”
“As you wish, young master.” Song Ying smiled. She bowed politely as Qin Ming entered the car.

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Chapter 3 — Rancid Smell

“Ming, where are you working part-time now? The additional mathematics class is starting now, and He will fail those that doesn't show up. I've brought along your textbook, so just come straight to classroom 602.” Qin Ming saw a text from his roommate, Zhao Liniu as soon as he got out of the Mercedes-Benz.
Qin Ming had no other choice except to run all the way to the classroom.
But he was already late when he reached the classroom. Qin Ming stood before the entrance and said loudly, “Sorry that I'm late, teacher.”
But He that was in the middle of teaching ignored Qin Ming. He continued to solve the equation on the whiteboard for another minute. Then he clapped his hands together after solving the equation and glanced sideways at Qin Ming that was sweating at the door.
The atmosphere was awkward for Qin Ming as the teacher ignore him. Other students in the classroom were either looking at him pitifully, or face filled with mockery. Some were looking at him without any visible expression.
He spoke with dissatisfaction. “Qin Ming, are you attending the university to work, or to learn? If you like working so much, then you should just skip studying altogether and focus on your job. Be proud of what you do, scrubbing plates at the cafeteria is not at all humiliating.”
“Look at yourself, you're still wearing your part-time job uniform. Not to mention, where's your textbook? Do you think that you're some kind of genius that can attend my additional mathematics lesson without bringing any reference?”
He showered Qin Ming with volleys of questions in anger. The classroom was silent as everyone could see how mad He was.
Qin Ming did not dare to argue with He. There's nothing that I can say, because I did arrive late. I'll just let him scold me until he's pleased.
At that time, another 2 persons appeared at the entrance of the classroom too. It was Yang Wei and Li Meng. The trio was taking the same class.
Yang Wei and Li Meng wanted to taunt Qin Ming when they noticed that he was still wearing his part-time uniform. But they simply announced their arrival as they were standing before a classroom. “Sorry that we're late, teacher.”
He frowned and waved them off with his hand. “Enter the classroom now. Do not be late again.”
He Qiu was a teacher of old age, but that man was a snob. He forgave Yang Wei because Yang Wei came from a wealthy family background. That rich student even gifted He Qiu some tokens of appreciation after Yang Wei failed his subject. So He Qiu took extra care of him.
He's acting so biased openly and in public. I thought that he will question Yang Wei and Li Meng as well, but he didn't?
Qin Ming was not happy for being treated so unfairly. “Can I enter now? Yang Wei and Li Meng had entered the classroom too.”
Yang Wei that was seated in the classroom took the opportunity to mock Qin Ming. “What's the matter? I thought you're preparing to go for another part-time job. Look at you, being reluctant to take off that uniform. I've never seen anyone so enthusiastic to earn that little amount of money......”
“Hahaha......” Some students in the classroom started to laugh.
Li Meng butted in as well. “Oh my. What's that rancid smell? It's the same kind of odor as the rubbish bin at the cafeteria. Who brought that smell into the class?”
Someone pinched their nose and said in disgust following Li Meng's comment, “Pfft. Qin Ming, don't you have the courtesy to at least bath before you attend the class? Your odor is polluting the whole classroom now.”
Li Meng smiled smugly. Revenge is a dish best served cold. He shamed me in the cafeteria earlier about that 'sex allowance' issue. Luckily, there weren't many people there just now. My reputation would have been ruined if any of my friends were there.
Li Meng thought to herself. How did I end up being his girlfriend? His good looks meant nothing if he's poor. Did he expect a beauty like me to suffer a life of poverty with him? Qin Ming should really look at himself in the mirror. Anyone would be disgusted by the rancid smell he's carrying. He should be ashamed of himself!”
He Qiu continued his speech. “Are you happy now? You've disrupted the peace in this otherwise harmonious classroom. I'll let you stay if you can solve this algebra question. If you fail to do so, then you should attend the next lesson on time after you've washed off that rancid odor on your body.”
Qin Ming bit his lip. He was trying his best to suppress himself. What did I do to deserve this? Yang Wei and Li Meng got off being late unscathed, yet here I am, being tested in front of everyone before I can enter the classroom? Don't tell me that it's because I did not pay my tuition fees. I am poor, but at the very least, I paid my tuition fees on time and in full amount.
Even with his righteous reasoning, Qin Ming did not dare to challenge He Qiu's authority as the teacher. The consequences could be dire if He Qiu decided to suspend Qin Ming for his impoliteness.
Qin Ming walked up the platform and scanned through the algebra question on the whiteboard.
Not many people were able to achieve good grades for university-level additional mathematics. Most of the students tend to fail the subject. Even Yang Wei and Li Meng were able to barely pass the subject through bribery.
Yang Wei even showed off his act in front of Qin Ming. He said proudly to Qin Ming, any issue that can be resolved using money would not be an issue to him.
He Qiu stood beside Qin Ming feeling assured of himself. Heh! This is a new topic that I've just taught the class today. It's impossible for someone like you that's working so many part-time jobs a day to revise your academics well. Pfft. This kid smells so bad that I can even whiff that rancid odor all the way here.
Some of the students at the back of the classroom asked curiously. “Do you think Qin Ming will be able to solve that question? It's a new topic after all. Although he is pretty smart.”
Yang Wei spoke in disdain. “I highly doubt that he will be able to solve that question. That guy had been working 3 jobs a day to buy Li Meng the new iPhone. He's working at the cafeteria in the afternoon, sending deliveries in the evening and took up the job as a security guard of a pub at night. Do you think he'll have time to study?”
Li Meng made fun of Qin Ming too. “It's for sure that he will not be able to solve that question. Teacher He made a wise decision for not letting him to stay inside the classroom. That poor bastard is acting so shamelessly for thinking that he's qualified enough to take the same class as us.”
Qin Ming's roommate, Zhao Liniu could not stand Li Meng's comments anymore. “Li Meng, what's the matter with you? Aren't you Ming's girlfriend? Why are you mocking him together with this Yang Wei?”
Li Meng quickly responded. “We've broken up. That loser doesn't even deserve me. He's just a good-for-nothing piece of crap.”
“Wow!” One of the students exclaimed. Qin Ming was seen to be writing on the whiteboard with a marker rapidly as he solved the question. That genius even drew out a diagram to clearly depict the solution.
He Qiu was dumbfounded by the detailed steps written by Qin Ming to solve the algebra question.
He could figure out right away that Qin Ming was a hardworking student from his years of teaching experience.
Qin Ming felt better after he notice the surprising look of He Qiu's face, as well as the looks of admiration from his classmates. Yang Wei's ashen face cheered him up the most.
Qin Ming thought to himself. You wanted to test me with such a question? Do you think that I've been wasting my time all these years?
He Qiu had no other choice except to let Qin Ming stay. He waved at him impatiently and said, “Get seated now. But do not be late again, otherwise I will deduct your marks during the examination.”
Qin Ming went to sit with his three roommates.
Zhao Liniu gave him a thumb up. “You're so smart, bro. Here's your textbook that I've brought along.”
Liang Shaoyong praised him too. “I'm really impressed by you. You're able to revise your academics even while working so many part-time jobs.”
Sun Zhipeng added. “Why didn't you change, Ming? You were missing for the entire afternoon too. Also, when did you break up with Li Meng? I thought that the two of you had been together for the last 2 years?”
Qin Ming described the incident at the cafeteria to his roommates. His three friends all supported him. They thought that Qin Ming did not have it easy after having to work three part-time jobs a day just to buy Li Meng her favorite new iPhone.
They were not impressed by Li Meng's personality to just stuck up to Yang Wei because he's rich. Qin Ming's roommates had a worse opinion towards Yang Wei. That immoral guy came from the same hometown as Qin Ming and even took the same economic course in university, how could he steal Qin Ming's girlfriend like that.
Qin Ming's 3 roommates spoke. “What a shameless couple. Don't mind them, Ming. You're a good guy and there's plenty of women out there for you. We'll introduce you to someone better in the future.”
Qin Ming was grateful for his roommate's support. He said calmly, “I know that. Life goes on. So, I will continue to work hard in order to become a better person in the future and forget all that has happened in the past.”
That additional mathematics class quickly passed by. He Qiu left the classroom right after the class ended. All the other students had their own engagements as well.
Zhao Liniu, Sun Zhipeng and Liang Shaoyong went back to the dormitory to prepare for their live broadcast.
Qin Ming was thinking about an excuse to notify his employer at the delivery company that he's going to quit. He felt bad for leaving all of the sudden as Qin Ming did promise his boss that he would work for at least 2 months. Quitting now would be like betraying his own words.
At the same time, Li Meng leaned close to Yang Wei and said loudly, “Dear, where should we have our meal? Let's leave the classroom quickly. I can't stand being around this disgusting smell any longer.”
Li Meng used to speak in such loud and coquettish manner towards Qin Ming as well.
Well, Yang Wei is rich. He's dressed in Burberry outfit and wore a golden watch on his wrist. That show-off even hung his Audi car keys around his waist, as if he was afraid that others would not be able to see his wealth that he so casually flaunts.
Qin Ming put on a nonchalant expression. He ignored the couple and got up from his seat.
Li Meng had been gazing towards his direction. When she saw Qin Ming got up, she quickly savored the opportunity to taunt him. “Why are you standing up, Qin Ming? Did you forget that we've broken up? Wei is my dear now. Why did you get up if I'm not calling you? That rancid smell on you is truly disgusting. I'm going to faint from being around you for the whole afternoon.”
The other students that were still inside the classroom felt hilarious at the scene. Li Meng used to address Qin Ming in a similar manner and dragged him along to have her meal with Qin Ming in the past too.
They thought that Qin Ming got up after listening to Li Meng's speech as if they were still a couple.
Qin Ming was abhorred by Li Meng's changes. Did she have to try so hard to disgust everyone?
Qin Ming wasn't going to let them step over him like he was someone that they can just bully all the time. Don't blame me for being heartless. You're the one that provoked me anyway.
He spoke with a pained expression. “Yang Wei, we came from the same hometown. Now that I've broken up with Li Meng, I sincerely hope that you will treat her well. She's a girl that I've loved after all.”
Everyone was shocked by Qin Ming's sudden melancholy. They thought that Qin Ming was acting like a total loser.
Someone said disdainfully, “Hey, loser. Have you lost your mind after the break-up?”
Zhao Fugui sneered. “Yang Wei is a real man that deserved to be with a beauty like Li Meng. You're just being a sore loser.”
Yang Wei said smugly, “That's a rhetorical statement. Li Meng made the right decision to be my woman. Did you expect her to stay by your side and live through poverty?”
Qin Ming spoke in a sorrowful tone. “Li Meng likes to sleep naked. So you must cover her with blanket at night to prevent her from getting cold. Also, take care of her body whenever you want to have sex with her. Today's the 8th, she should be having her period now. Li Meng serviced me with her mouth whenever she's having her period. I usually bought her mint-flavored lozenges to soothe her throat whenever I enjoyed myself too much using her mouth. Oh, you should know that although this girl is rather well maintained in her peak condition now, she's easily exhausted and her lower part dries up easily. I suggest for you to use lubricant to prevent any discomfort due to the friction.”
Everyone was dazed by Qin Ming's blatant words.
“Damn you!” Li Meng was trembling with rage. She grabbed a book and threw the book in Qin Ming's direction. This stupid Qin Ming just blurted our past in front of everyone. He just had to do this in front of Yang Wei, out of all people. What if Yang Wei gives me the cold-shoulder for being a 'second-hand product'?
Qin Ming's speech turned the table around. All the other students were entertained by the scenario.
“Haha, that's some explicit news about you, Li Meng.”
“Qin Ming, you're so bad for telling this in front of everyone.”
“Yang Wei, you got ripped off in this 'second-hand product' deal.”
Yang Wei had been shamed for being together with Li Meng for the second time in just a single day. He was about to be labelled as a 'second-hand product' consumer now. But I just can't break up with Li Meng now without even sleeping with her for once. I did spend over ten thousand to please her!
Yang Wei threatened Qin Ming out of embarrassment. “Shut up! I'm warning you, Qin Ming. I am very rich, so I will not show you any mercy if you mess with my girlfriend again, even if we were from the same hometown. You'll see.”
Qin Ming snorted. “Who's messing with whom now? Don't think that you can just walk all over me.”

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