Ye Xiao, slightly stunned by Yulu's words, then showed a faint smile on his face and softly said to her, "Keep your heart within you; I absolutely will not betray you because of myself."

Looking at Ye Xiao's confident expression, the uncertainty Yulu had felt suddenly disappeared, and for some reason, she began to feel that Ye Xiao was someone she could entrust herself to.

Meanwhile, Zhang Zihao, seeing Yulu and Ye Xiao talking quietly, immediately felt a nameless rage flare up. However, having witnessed Ye Xiao's strength, he knew that it was impossible for anyone present to defeat Ye Xiao in a duel. Thus, he needed to find someone capable of defeating Ye Xiao.

And this person had to be stronger than Bao Zi; otherwise, they definitely wouldn't be able to beat Ye Xiao either.

"Brother Hao, who do you plan to have duel Ye Xiao? I must remind you, Ye Xiao's strength is not something ordinary people can contend with," Han Fei warned Zhang Zihao. Honestly, Han Fei really wanted Ye Xiao to lose because if Ye Xiao lost, it would mean the end of his life, and in that way, his father's vengeance would be served. But, was there really anyone who could beat Ye Xiao in a duel?

Han Fei had personally seen Ye Xiao's strength, and not just once. Such power, at least in his view, was very difficult for anyone to surpass in a duel.

Zhang Zihao glanced at the worried Han Fei and couldn't help but snort with a cold laugh, "Since I said it can be done, then it definitely can be. Why worry so much? Do you really have so little faith in me?"

Chen Ming's father is still the second-in-command in Minghai City, so Zhang Zihao gave Chen Ming a lot of face. However, Han Fei's father had already stepped down. If previously Han Fei was the son of the head of the Guard Bureau, now he was nothing—no, he had one status, and that was as Chen Ming's subordinate.

Clearly, being Chen Ming's subordinate and being the son of the head of the Guard Bureau were titles that couldn't be compared.

Therefore, although Zhang Zihao gave Chen Ming face, he didn't feel that Han Fei was superior, especially now, as Han Fei occasionally showed fear toward Ye Xiao, which Zhang Zihao found disdainful.

Seeing that Zhang Zihao ignored his warning, Han Fei couldn't help feeling somewhat annoyed. However, wanting to erupt but knowing that over seventy percent of the people present were Zhang Zihao's, he could only swallow his anger.

Zhang Zihao then made a call and hung up after a few words.

After hanging up, Zhang Zihao noticed that Yulu and Ye Xiao were still chatting happily, which annoyed him even more. He coldly said to Ye Xiao, "Have you said enough?"

Ye Xiao, acting as if he hadn't heard Zhang Zihao, smiled at Yulu and said, "The seafood soup I make is really good. I'll have to make some for you to try sometime. Women are made of water, and drinking soup can help maintain moist skin, which will make you even more attractive to the opposite sex. A beauty like you already has such great skin, I believe you will attract even more admirers in the future."

Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Yulu's cheeks flushed, and she said in a teased voice, "Who wants others to pursue them? I... my task now is to study hard. During my school years, I won't be thinking about those things."

Ye Xiao, hearing this, immediately saw that Yulu was just putting on an act. At the age when feelings begin to blossom, not a single boy or girl can truly be devoid of thoughts about love.

Such talk of not wanting to date during school years was completely fobbing off suitors; anyone who said this definitely wouldn't be interested in their pursuers, otherwise they wouldn't say so.

Thus, Ye Xiao immediately showed a mischievous smile and said to Yulu, "Really? What if I pursued you? Would you accept?"

"You?" Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Yulu's heart thudded wildly. Her already slightly flushed cheeks turned even redder, like a ripe apple, and she bashfully lowered her head, not daring to lift it as if looking up might lead to something she couldn't handle.

What a budding beautiful lotus she was.

Ye Xiao loudly thought to himself, but his lips said nothing as he continued to look at Yulu with a smile.

"You... stop looking at me," Yulu said, her head still lowered, but she could feel those intense eyes on her.

Teasing her, Ye Xiao said, "Why can't I look? Don't you know there's a way to prolong life?"

Hearing this, Yulu immediately became very intrigued, thinking she had found a new topic to alleviate the current awkwardness, so she quickly asked Ye Xiao, "What way?"

Ye Xiao, with a straight face, said, "Ancient people say, gazing at beauties can increase longevity, adding several years, and at most achieving immortality."

With a completely serious demeanor, Ye Xiao actually left Yulu flabbergasted, causing her to question in puzzlement, "Is that true?"

When Ye Xiao saw the eager expression on Yulu's face, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Fake."

Yulu was no fool, just embarrassed initially, which short-circuited her brain. Seeing Ye Xiao laugh and confirming his response, she immediately retorted, "You... you're annoying."

"If I weren't annoying, would you still wager yourself?" Ye Xiao suddenly looked at Yulu intently and earnestly.

Yulu lowered her head again, her face blushing once more.

At this moment, Ye Xiao and Yulu were having an intimate conversation by the side, oblivious to others. Although onlookers couldn't hear them clearly, the deep affection between them seemed a bit ambiguous. Moreover, Zhang Zihao had openly expressed his affection for Yulu, so Ye Xiao was undeniably mocking Zhang Zihao at this moment.

"Ye Xiao, did you fucking not hear what I said? Don't piss me off, or else, the whole fucking duel is off," Zhang Zihao, annoyed by Ye Xiao's disregard for his earlier words, bellowed with rage.

Hearing Zhang Zihao's words, before Ye Xiao could respond, Yulu immediately turned to Zhang Zihao and said, "Zhang Zihao, how can you go back on your word?"

"Isn't this your doing?" Zhang Zihao, like a mad dog, yelled at Yulu, "You are about to become my woman, don't you realize the situation? Let me tell you, Ye Xiao could die at any moment."

Yulu wanted to say more, but when Zhang Zihao finished his tirade, she immediately closed her mouth, too scared to speak for fear that his words might come true.

After all, Yulu didn't know much about Ye Xiao's abilities.

Helplessly, Yulu could only turn and walk towards the exit, but just then, Ye Xiao called out to her.

"Lu Lu, wait a moment."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao calling her, Yulu turned around puzzled, looking at him, unsure why he would call her, especially in such a perilous situation.

Even others, including Zhang Zihao and Han Fei, were puzzled why Ye Xiao had suddenly called out to Yulu.

However, what nobody, including Yulu, expected was what Ye Xiao would do next.

With a trademark gentle and innocent smile, Ye Xiao reached out and carefully brushed a few stray strands of hair from Yulu's forehead, smiling at her and said, "Your black hair is beautiful."

Those six words melted Yulu's heart completely. If at that moment, Ye Xiao had confessed his feelings, Yulu would definitely not have refused him, despite having previously seriously claimed she would not date in school.

"Ye Xiao," Zhang Zihao was furious, and if it weren't for his desire to win over Yulu, he would have ordered everyone to tear Ye Xiao into pieces.

Ye Xiao shrugged his shoulders, then glanced at Zhang Zihao with a smile, "Brother Hao, don't be angry, huh? If I lose, such a beautiful Miss Qin will be your girlfriend. Would you really get angry if someone praises such a beautiful Miss Qin before she becomes your girlfriend? Surely, Brother Hao's tolerance can't be that small. A chancellor should have the belly to shelter a boat; I'm sure Brother Hao's belly could certainly shelter an aircraft carrier, right, Brother Hao?"

Zhang Zihao, appeased by Ye Xiao's flattery, calmed down by at least fifty percent, though he still looked fiercely at Ye Xiao, saying, "You better be careful, don't forget, although I agreed to a one-on-one duel, remember, in a duel, fate decides life or death—I can't guarantee anything."

Hearing Zhang Zihao's words, Yulu immediately confronted him, "Zhang Zihao, what do you mean by that? Are you seriously planning to kill someone here?"

Ye Xiao quickly said to Yulu, "Miss Qin, please don't anger Brother Hao. If he gets angry, just one stomp, and our area would tremble thrice. Since Brother Hao has agreed to this wager, he has already given us face. We shouldn't be ungrateful."

Seeing Ye Xiao actually siding with Zhang Zihao made Yulu a bit angry, but remembering that Ye Xiao had just assured he would definitely win, her emotions gradually stabilized.

Zhang Zihao, content upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, rejoiced internally—he clearly realized Ye Xiao had acknowledged his strength and could not be happier. Now, with Ye Xiao speaking thus, Zhang Zihao was even more certain that Ye Xiao's capabilities were limited and that the person he had brought could definitely defeat Ye Xiao. Therefore, he would inevitably win the wager.

As the bell for the end of class rang, many students noticed the commotion at the entrance of the Third Academy. However, most kept their distance due to fear of Zhang Zihao. Still, quite a crowd gathered near the entrance, curious to see what was happening. Meanwhile, in a computer room of the Third Academy, a teenage boy stared at the video on his computer screen in shock.

This person was none other than Chen Ming.

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