Translator: Larbre Studio
Editor: Larbre Studio
When she had asked that, Su Kuang had judged his precious daughter carefully.
She had asked for a treat for herself and her mom—that was absolutely fine. Since she had been Awakened, a celebration was necessary. However, she suddenly wanted to bring a classmate along. And it was a guy, and he was her deskmate. Were they trying to put on a show of innocent childhood sweethearts?
“Dad, what are you thinking about?” Su Ying could guess what her dad was hinting at from the expression on his face. She shook her head like a rattle drum and said, “He was one of the reasons why I could be Awakened, let me tell you what happened.”
Su Ying immediately recounted the story. She explained how she had felt so nervous but Hong Xiaofu had managed to break the tension, which had calmed her down. She also detailed how her potential was stretched as she managed to overcome the hurdle of her emotions.
Su Kuang was observing Su Ying’s expressions the entire time that she was talking.
The look in her eyes was clear and she did not avoid eye contact. Her body language also showed that she was speaking the truth. It was also convincing that Su Ying and Hong Xiaofu were merely classmates—or at least nothing more had happened thus far.
Su Kuang was not worried about Su Ying. She had always been more mature than her age, and had become Class Monitor for her own capabilities. Su Kuang had never paid Li Hong for his daughter’s success—that could not be doubted at all.
“I see. Then we should invite him!” Su Kuang nodded, “Wow, wife, look at the great daughter you have given birth to, she has such a great personality! She doesn’t look down on people who are weaker than her, neither does she fawn over those who are better than her. That is great!”
His wife Lin Ying replied with a loving smile, “Although I have a big part to play, you must be given some credit for having such a great daughter, too.”
Su Ying felt uncomfortable listening to their cheesy conversation. Maybe there was a possibility that theirs was true love, while Su Ying was an accident…
The family laughed for a while before Su Kuang spoke again, “Yup, if you bring him along, we have to find a good place. It cannot be shabby, but it should not make him uncomfortable. Oh right, Ying Ying, you said that he has also been Awakened but his power is a little unique?”
“Yes.” Su Ying helplessly shrugged her shoulders and said, “I think he can make people kneel down. Although we still can’t confirm that now, Zhang Yang from the next class has knelt twice.”
“Hmmm…” Su Kuang suddenly touched his chin and said, “We can’t mess around with his power… Let him bring his sister along…”
Su Ying had told her parents about Hong Xiaofu having a younger sister. Since they wanted to have an appreciation dinner, it would be good to have his sister along, too.
Lin Ying looked at the map on her phone and said, “We can go to Shencheng hotel, it is more luxurious. Their service and environment are pretty good as well.”
Su Kuang rubbed his chin, before nodding, “Okay, let’s do that. I happen to be on leave tomorrow. Ying Ying, do let him know about this tomorrow, I’ll let the driver—forget it, I’ll make the trip there myself to show my sincerity. I have a good impression of this kid, he is your Class Mascot, right? This shall be the plan!”
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The next morning, Hong Xiaofu went to school as usual.
After his morning run, he headed back to class. Right after he sat down, Su Ying went up to him, “Xiaofu, do you have anything on tonight?”
“At night?” Hong Xiaofu thought about it for a moment before shaking his head and said, “I should have nothing on, except that I have to play the game for Zhao Ming.”
“Ohh.” Su Ying giggled and said, “Xiaofu, you played a huge part in my Awakening yesterday. My parents intend to hold a celebration for me tonight. We are going to have a meal together, will you come as well? You should bring your sister along too, I have to thank you for that.”
“Huh? What is there to thank me for?” Hong Xiaofu was a little surprised. He had not done much, why did she have to be grateful? He quickly shook his head and said, “It’s okay, you don’t have to. Look at how corteous you are, I did not do anything, there is really no need for this!”
Su Ying let out a long “Ohh…”
She turned to Zhao Ming and shouted fiercely, “Zhao Ming, lend me Xiaofu for tonight. Play the game yourself and don’t make him do it, or else I’ll punch you!”
Zhao Ming was silent.
Who did he even offend? Why did she want to punch him?
“What are you both doing? Going on a date?” Zhao Ming turned to look at Su Ying, then at Hong Xiaofu…
He finally said, “It does not seem like it though, what’s the occasion?”
“I have been Awakened right? There must be a celebration for it,” Su Ying explained to Zhao Ming. It was not something that had to be kept secret, after all. “Yesterday, when Xiaofu shouted ‘Fighting level, level nine,’ he helped me calm my nerves so that I could be Awakened. I have to thank him for that. So we organized a dinner tonight, five o’clock at Shencheng Hotel. Is that okay?”
“Yes, I have to agree with that!” Zhao Ming looked happy, “How could I refuse a favor to my dearest Class Monitor?”
Then he leaned onto Hong Xiaofu’s table and said, with a bright smile, “Xiaofu, you are truly the Mascot of the class. You even have credit for our Class Monitor’s Awakening. Hey, why don’t you bring me along tonight? Shencheng Hotel was opened by my family, I can host you!”
Hong Xiaofu was speechless. That guy really owned a goldmine!
“Shencheng Hotel belongs to your family?” Su Ying sounded surprised, “Such a coincidence?”
“Of course.” Zhao Ming kept nodding and he said, “My dad said that I must be Awakened. Otherwise, in the future, I will only take over his businesses—two real estate firms, one film company, three hotels, and five malls. How mundane is that? Bring me along please, you have to give me advice on how to be Awakened!”
Su Ying didn’t say a word.
Who could teach that guy a lesson?
But it was just a meal all together… it wasn’t a “meet the in-laws” kind of situation. There was nothing to be shy about. Right?
Su Ying turned to Hong Xiaofu and asked, “Xiaofu, you are fine with it, right?”
“I’m okay with anything.” Hong Xiaofu said while smiling brightly, “Anyway, I’m not the one paying, I can eat all I want!”
“We’ll go with it then!” Zhao Ming was delighted. He smiled and said, “Be punctual tonight okay? I’ll arrange everything for you. Don’t worry about it!”
As the three chatted happily, someone from Class 15 burst into the classroom after loitering outside suspiciously for a while. Everyone stared at him curiously as he walked over to Su Ying with trembling hands. He took out a note from his pockets and placed it onto Su Ying’s table and said, “This is from Brother Yang. Take a look at it, quickly!”
“What is this?” Su Ying was curious as she took the note. Before she looked at it, she asked, “Is this a love letter? I don’t want a love letter.”
“No no.” That student deliberately stood further away from Hong Xiaofu, in case he ended up kneeling. He spoke softly, “It’s just a note, you will know once you read it.”
Su Ying opened it and read. She said excitedly, “Wow! He wants to take me for dinner at Shencheng Hotel tonight, at five o’clock? What a coincidence!”
The student was stunned, so he asked, “Why is that so?”
Su Ying was grinning from ear to ear as she waved the note. She glanced at Hong Xiaofu and said, “Xiaofu and I were planning to go there for dinner tonight as well. Are you sure that Zhang Yang wants to go?”