Lying on the bed, Ye Qiu lifted his eyelids and rolled over. Meeting Xiao Wu's expectant gaze, he lazily said, "I'm hungry too. Let's go together."
"Yay!"
Seeing that her "money bag" was also going, Xiao Wu jumped up excitedly.
Wang Sheng turned his gaze to Tang San.
But Tang San wasn't like Ye Qiu. His family's blacksmith shop was truly poor.
All the money went to his father, Tang Hao, for wine. To avoid going hungry, he'd brought extra dried rations, all coarse biscuits he'd made himself.
Tang San calmly shook his head. He didn't have a single copper coin right now. He'd have to wait until he started working tomorrow to get paid.
"You guys go ahead. I won't go."
"Come on, Third Bro!" Wang Sheng stepped forward and put his arm around Tang San's shoulder. He understood the feeling of being broke.
"Let's go together. I'll cover the food expenses for you and Sister Xiao Wu for these two days," Wang Sheng said generously. He could afford that much.
To consider Tang San's self-esteem, Wang Sheng added, "We're roommates from now on anyway. After you become a Soul Master, you can go directly to the Spirit Hall and receive a subsidy of one Gold Soul Coin every month! You can treat me then!"
"Gold Soul Coin?!"
Tang San's eyes lit up.
Although he was somewhat puzzled, he didn't hesitate any longer and nodded in agreement.
"Wang Sheng, it's fine if Ye Qiu pays for my portion. I don't want to owe anyone all over the place," Xiao Wu's clear voice rang out. She giggled as she came over to Ye Qiu and pulled him up.
"Ye Qiu, get up quickly!"
"Haha... Okay, Sister Xiao Wu, let's go then."
Wang Sheng chuckled and led the group towards the academy's Canteen.
During the walk, Tang San ran over to Wang Sheng and asked about the Soul Master subsidies he had mentioned earlier.
Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu listened quietly from the side.
The Seventh Dorm was a dormitory specifically for work-study students, and its location wasn't ideal, being quite far from the classrooms and the Canteen.
However, this elementary academy wasn't large, and they reached the Canteen in less than fifteen minutes while listening to Wang Sheng's introduction.
"It's so big here!"
Xiao Wu couldn't help but exclaim as she looked at the vast hall.
Tang San nodded slightly in agreement.
"Of course," Wang Sheng explained from the side. "There's no problem with all six grades of Notting Academy, as well as the faculty and staff, eating here at the same time!"
Xiao Wu looked left and right, and none of the windows seemed to have what she wanted. She couldn't help but look at Wang Sheng. "Aren't there any fresh vegetables and carrots here?"
Wang Sheng replied, "There shouldn't be any on the first floor. I'm not sure about the second floor."
"Then let's go to the second floor to take a look!" Xiao Wu waved her small hand, ready to go.
Wang Sheng scratched his head, looking embarrassed. "Xiao Wu, let's go to the second floor after we get paid. The things upstairs are expensive."
"Ah?"
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in surprise, then she turned to Ye Qiu, looking pitiful.
"Ye Qiu～!"
Ye Qiu didn't hold back, knocking her on the rabbit head. "What are you thinking? Do you really think I'm a money bag? You haven't even paid me back for the bedding, and I don't have much money either!"
"Why are you so mean!"
Xiao Wu clutched her head, tears welling up in her eyes, and pouted at Ye Qiu.
"In that case, let's eat on the first floor!" Tang San chuckled, watching Xiao Wu's pitiful appearance. He felt a little moved, If she were like this with me, I'd be even happier.
Tang San's words had barely faded when someone else picked them up.
"That's right, you poor devils should know your place. The second floor isn't for lowly work-study students like you."
A group of smartly dressed young men and women descended from the second floor. The arrogant voice belonged to one of them, who stood on the stairs, looking down on Ye Qiu and the others with disdain and disgust in his eyes.
"How about this, I'll treat you to this meal. You can have my leftovers, how about that? Happy?"
"Haha!"
At these words, the people around him couldn't help but burst into laughter, their gazes at Ye Qiu and the others full of mockery.
Wang Sheng quickly lowered his voice, whispering to his three older brothers from the Seventh Dorm. "Big Brother, Sister Xiao Wu, Third Brother, these are the noble students from the academy. They love to bully us work-study students. The one who just spoke is called Ling Feng."
Before he could finish, Xiao Wu couldn't stand the insult any longer. She stepped forward, her voice sharp. "What are you laughing at? Do you want a beating!?"
Seeing Xiao Wu, Ling Feng, who was in the lead, his eyes lit up. He leaned against the stair railing, his expression lascivious.
"Hey! I didn't expect a little loli among this year's work-study students."
"Too bad she's just a lowly, poor thing," someone else added.
Those who considered themselves superior burst into laughter again.
The other party kept using words like "poor thing" and "lowly," which made Tang San, who hadn't wanted to argue with a child, frown.
"Xiao Wu, go."
Ye Qiu also revealed a slight sneer, just about to release the rabbit. But he saw that Xiao Wu couldn't hold back and dashed out. With three steps in two, she leaped up the stairs and slapped Ling Feng across the face.
"I think you're asking for it!"
Xiao Wu suddenly exploded, startling Ling Feng, who raised a hand and summoned his Martial Soul.
"Armored Shield Martial Soul, defend!"
A golden shield blocked Xiao Wu's attack.
"Martial Club Martial Soul, attack!"
The person who had just spoken on the side suddenly attacked as well.
Raising his hand, a wooden club appeared in his grasp. He flicked it twice, creating afterimages, and thrust it directly at Xiao Wu.
Clang!
The club was firmly grasped by a pitch-black arm. With his powerful perception, Ye Qiu instantly identified the real club amidst the afterimages. Holding the club in his hand, he felt the man struggling to pull it back.
A sneer appeared on Ye Qiu's lips. When the man put all his strength into pulling, Ye Qiu suddenly let go.
Thud, thud, thud!
The man stumbled a few steps, nearly falling on his rear. After regaining his balance, his face flushed red, and he swung the martial club again.
"You're asking for it, kid!"
Slap!
Suddenly, a patch of Blue Silver Grass whipped across the person's eyes. Ye Qiu knew it was Tang San who had acted.
Ye Qiu didn't stand on ceremony either. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he delivered an elbow strike that sent the person reeling, and then kicked them down the stairs.
Slap!
A sound came from the side. Xiao Wu had already broken through Ling Feng's defenses. Her palm landed on Ling Feng's face, sending him tumbling down the stairs as well.
The three of them looked down at Ling Feng and the other person from above.
Ling Feng, lying on the ground, covered his swollen face and glared up at them with a vicious look.
"You lowly work-study students, you dare to hit me? Aren't you afraid of being expelled by the academy!"
"You bastard, you're still running your mouth!"
Wang Sheng, having recovered, grabbed Ling Feng by the collar, ready to punch him.
Amidst Ling Feng's screams, a dignified, raspy voice suddenly rang out, stopping Wang Sheng's action.
"Stop!"
"It's the Master!"
The surrounding students discussed amongst themselves, looking at the newcomer.
The newcomer was none other than Yu Xiaogang, wearing a stern black face and an old, black academic gown.
Yu Xiaogang stood beside Wang Sheng, his hands clasped behind his back.
He said sternly, "Fighting is not allowed on campus, don't you know? If there's a next time... you'll be expelled directly!"
I wish you all a happy life!
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