Xiao Wu was clearly growing impatient. "Less nonsense. If you want to fight, fight. Stop talking."
Boss Xiao's eyes darted, a mischievous glint appearing. "Don't worry, I won't bully you work-study students. How about we play a game to decide the winner?"
"What game?"
"I'll put up three people, and you do the same. Whichever side wins more matches wins overall."
"That's quite fair."
Xiao Chenyu wasn't a fool. He knew Wang Sheng's personality, and sending out a girl like this proved her strength was above Wang Sheng's.
Therefore, he chose to be cautious, wanting to test Xiao Wu's strength first before making any further plans.
If her strength was too great, he'd let it go this time.
Once he was fully prepared, wouldn't it be easy to handle the work-study students?
"Deal!" Xiao Wu agreed without a second thought. She was confident she could achieve three consecutive wins.
The people around Boss Xiao, their strength was clear to Xiao Wu. All show and no substance, good to look at but useless in a fight.
"Liu Long, you go first."
"Understood, Boss Xiao. I won't disappoint."
Yellow light flared on Liu Long's hand, and a staff over two meters long instantly appeared in his grip. "Little girl, my staff is very sturdy. Don't try to go head-to-head with it."
Hearing Liu Long's sarcastic tone, Xiao Wu felt her anger flare.
If you want to fight, fight. Sarcasm was the most annoying thing.
"If I don't teach you a lesson today, I'm not Xiao Wu!"
Liu Long's expression turned cold. Without a word, he quickly took a step forward, swinging his staff from above his head, aiming straight down at Xiao Wu.
In the blink of an eye.
Xiao Wu, with her agile body, dodged the staff and immediately used Judo, throwing Liu Long to the ground as he couldn't react in time.
Bang! With just this one move, Liu Long felt like his entire body was falling apart. He grimaced in pain.
"Aaaah!"
Enduring the pain, Liu Long stood up again, his staff trembling violently.
Seeing this, Xiao Chenyu frowned and let out an angry roar.
"Get back here."
"Boss Xiao…"
"Come back here. I don't want to see you bedridden for days."
Chen Qingling, inside the dormitory, stroked her chin thoughtfully upon hearing this.
This person wasn't that bad, was he? But why was he so keen on bullying the work-study students?
It was truly strange.
"Wang Sheng."
"What is it, Sister Qingling?"
"How did you guys fall out with him?"
"Well…" Wang Sheng fell into a brief memory, then sighed. "Sister Qingling, you wouldn't know, but actually, a long time ago…"
"Boss Xiao was also one of the work-study students. He was also bullied by the rich kids. He vowed to fight against the rich kids to the very end."
"Later, he was found by the rich families in the city, confirmed to be their missing child, and returned to inherit the family business. After that, he changed completely."
"He started bullying the new work-study students just like the rich kids."
Chen Qingling suddenly understood. So that was the connection. This world was truly amazing, with all sorts of bizarre events unfolding.
The dragon slayer eventually became the dragon.
She couldn't help but pity the unfortunate Xiao Chenyu.
Meanwhile, the fight outside continued. Xiao Wu had defeated two people by herself.
Finally, it was Xiao Chenyu's turn. He gave a dry laugh.
"I didn't expect you to be so strong. It's an honor to meet you."
"May I know your name?"
"Xiao Wu." Xiao Wu raised her head proudly, completely disregarding him.
Xiao Chenyu wasn't angry. He smiled and said, "Hehehe, there's no need for the third match. I forfeit."
"The new leader of the work-study students, there's still a long way to go. We'll have a chance to fight another time."
Xiao Chenyu had witnessed Xiao Wu's strength, which wasn't much inferior to his own. At the same time, he saw a reflection of his past self in Xiao Wu.
What a change in fortunes! However, Xiao Wu's next words surprised and shocked Xiao Chenyu.
"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey."
"I'm not the boss of the work-study dorm, Boss Xiao. The boss is Sister Qingling."
"What?!"
Xiao Chenyu's eyes widened in disbelief.
Xiao Wu's strength was evident for all to see, but it was hard to believe she wasn't the boss of the work-study dorm, and that the boss was actually someone else!
This was quite a surprise for Xiao Chenyu.
Immediately after, Chen Qingling walked out of the dorm casually.
Looking at Chen Qingling emerge, Xiao Chenyu's first impression was how beautiful she was, so beautiful he dared not blaspheme.
He swallowed, "You… you're the boss of the work-study dorm?"
"I am."
Chen Qingling's expression was calm. "You were once a member of the work-study students yourself, why make things difficult for your own people?"
"Ridiculous." Xiao Chenyu laughed instead of getting angry, as if his sore spot had been touched. "You don't understand! You don't understand! You have no idea what I've been through!"
"Don't advise others to be kind without experiencing their suffering."
"Boss Xiao…"
The few underlings following Xiao Chenyu exchanged glances. They had never seen their boss like this before.
Their boss…
Wasn't he from a wealthy family?
Could there be some hidden secret?
Chen Qingling, with her clear, large eyes, tilted her head slightly and smiled at Xiao Chenyu.
"Yes, I haven't experienced your suffering, so I can't persuade you to turn back."
"So, can you tell me what happened? Perhaps I can help you with something? Can't I?"
Looking at Chen Qingling's every move, every word, Xiao Chenyu's heart was deeply touched.
She had nothing, yet with just a sentence and a smile, she pierced through his escapist, closed-off heart with dazzling light.
No one had ever understood him.
No one had ever empathized with him.
No one had ever said such things to him.
Now, someone was standing in the light, waving at him.
This moment, Xiao Chenyu felt so much better.
It was like he'd been set free by a new work-study student boss? "I… I…"
At this moment, Xiao Chenyu wasn't arrogant like usual. Instead, his face was filled with a sense of ease.
"Originally, I should have been born into a wealthy family, but I was taken away by a poor person who was tempted by money and became a work-study student."
"Later, I was reunited with my real family and learned the truth. My personality changed drastically, and I came to hate work-study students."
"But… I understand now."
"Let the past be the past. This is the present. I can't let a few individuals make me despise all work-study students."
"Thank you, you've helped me find peace." Xiao Chenyu said with heartfelt gratitude.
"Excuse me."
Before leaving, Xiao Chenyu couldn't help but look at Chen Qingling a few more times.
His underlings exchanged glances, and after a while, they followed him.
"Boss Xiao, you… you didn't fall for her, did you?"
Xiao Chenyu glared at Liu Long. "Shut up, I'm just grateful she helped me find peace."
He didn't dare to harbor any improper thoughts about Chen Qingling. The reason was simple: she was too perfect, and he was completely unworthy of her.
Xiao Chenyu had self-awareness.
After they left, Xiao Wu sidled up to Chen Qingling and gave her a thumbs-up.