Translator: Transn Editor: Transn
Hee... Lou Cheng almost burst out laughing as he replied him with a popular internet slang,
âDuh, youâre gonna bite me?â
Cai Zongming was filled with determination at first, but his spirit wilted immediately after as he replied sourly, âIâm just expressing my determination, got it? Determination! Wait till I join the special training this semester, and Iâll rechallenge you before the summer break!â
âGreat, I shall wait and see!â Lou Cheng did not pursue on with this matter but moved on with whatâs on his mind. He glanced left and right before he whispered, âTalker, to the balcony, Iâve something to consult you.â
Cai Zongming took down the hero head kerchief on his head, gave an evil laugh and said, âYour goddess and you have a breakthrough, and you need my advice on what to do next?â
âF*ck, how did you guess that?â Lou Cheng replied with a shock.
Cai Zongming tsk-tsked. âLook, you just donât carve the matter out into words. Your lecherous expression tells it all!â
Lou Cheng touched his face, smile forcefully and said, âIs it that obvious?â
While chatting, both of them arrived at the balcony. They had closed the glass door that led to the living room, isolating themselves from the rest of the world.
Just as Lou Cheng was about to start, Cai Zongming grinned cheekily and said,
âWell, feel like thereâs a need for some cigarettes whenever weâre here to chat. How about this? You pretend to give me a cigarette, while I pretend to smoke.â
Hee... Lou Cheng gave him a despising look and pretended to take a cigarette from his pocket. He then handed âitâ to him and added, âCome, Casanova, hereâs a âcigaretteâ for you.â
âGreat!â Cai Zongming grinned and took âitâ. He placed âitâ in his mouth.
Just when he was about to âlight itâ, Lou Cheng smiled and added, âIâve fire, Iâve fire. Let me light it up for you!â
âNot bad, youâre pretty observant!â Cai Zongming praised and stretched his head forward, waiting for someone to light his âcigaretteâ.
Lou Cheng tried to suppress his smirk as he stretched out his right hand and snapped his finger loudly in front of Cai Zongming.
Bam!
A small fire appeared, and burnt Cai Zongmingâs two strands of hair.
âDafug...â Cai Zongming blurted out. His eyes seemed as if he was still looking at that fire and said, âBastard, you know magic?â
âMagic? Have you seen cool magic like this before?â Lou Cheng boasted as he snapped his finger again and again, creating several small fires.
Cai Zongming touched his hair on his forehead as his expression kept changing. He then blurted out.
âCheng, Iâll take back my words about challenging you before summer break. Bastard, how can you bully people with your supernatural ability?â
Lou Cheng smirked and asked, âWhy take back your words? Donât tell me youâre getting cold feet?â
âWhy would I? Thisâs a promise between men, so weâre gonna keep our promise!â Cai Zongming promised, giving off a sense of righteousness and justice. âBut youâre gonna tie up one of your hands, to be fair!â
âSure, sure, sure, Iâll just fight you with one hand.â Lou Cheng beamed with happiness.
By then, Cai Zongming had finally calmed down as he asked surprisingly and curiously, âWhen did you awaken your supernatural ability? Is it strong?â
âThought youâve seen the video on my battle with Ye Youting?â Lou Cheng questioned him back instead.
Cai Zongming saw the light and added, âThat battle? If you talk about other battles, perhaps I canât remember, but Iâve got a vivid impression of that battle. Yeah, that lady is not bad looking... Anyway, you mean that your final fierce attack is your supernatural ability awakening?â
âYup, currently itâs not strong, Iâm gradually working on it. Now it can only be used to light a cigarette.â Lou Cheng honestly stated the power of his supernatural ability.
As for how he could work on it, he was sure there would be a way. Perhaps he got to wait till he had the body quality of Professional Ninth Pin, before he tried to exert pressure onto the Jindan (the Golden Elixir) again. As long as he did not overdo it to the extent greater than that day at the Challenge Tournament, he was sure that he could slowly digest that Jindan (the Golden Elixir) into his body as one.
Cai Zongming touched his chin and took a glance at Lou Cheng. âWithin this half a year, you seem to have gone through lots of changes... Just feel that what youâve been through canât be explained with science at all...â
âHaha.â Lou Cheng forced a laughter before he added. âIâve dated Yan Zheke to go for a big feast a couple of days later. Casanova, do you think I have the chance to hold her hands?â
Because he had yet to prepare any strategy, nor booked any restaurant, nor fixed a date.
âHold hands?â Cai Zongming looked doubtful. âWhich stage are you all at now? If you arenât clear about it, itâll be difficult for me to make a judgment...â
Lou Cheng pondered about it before answering. âDuring our free time, we can chat on QQ from morning till night. At times, weâll chat on the phone or via video calls. On my birthday, she even waited till 12 a.m. sharp to call and wish me. When I requested for a birthday song as a present, she sang. Today, I brought the food she likes for her. She seemed very surprised, happy, and had even promised to go with me for a big feast...â
The moment he finished his sentence, he looked at Cai Zongming, waiting for his comments and guidance. However, the Casanova just reacted with a half-opened mouth and a dumb face.
âCasanova?â Lou Cheng waved his hand in front of Cai Zongming.
Cai Zongming was taken a back as he said, âWhy you guys proceed so fast? Do I miss anything in between? I recall you two are just friends before the break, even if both of you are to send messages on QQ everyday, things shouldnât advance that fast either. Moreover, with your personality, itâs impossible for the relationship to improve by leaps and bounds...â
Seeing the old hand was surprised by how fast their relationship had progressed, Lou Cheng was ecstatic. He recalled and said,
âI feel that our relationship breakthrough started during the few days at Warrior Sage Challenge Tournament. Since both of us shared a common interest in martial arts, and also it was my first time participating in a Challenge Tournament, not forgetting the shocking experience I had in the later battles, our relationship had become stronger and better...â
Cai Zongming pondered and said, âNo wonder... I always think your goddess will be hard to pursue, or else you wonât need to try all means to please her and be prepared to fight a long-term war. Never thought that you could take advantage of the Challenge Tournament to win the girlâs heart, what a lucky bastard you are!â
Lou Cheng did not despise the way he put it, his eyes widened as he gazed at him instead. âYou mean she likes me too?â
Cai Zongming smiled gently and answered, âDonât say it so directly. Women are complicated, all I can say is that she certainly has a good impression of you. As for to what degree, Iâm not a mind reader, nor did I see her firsthand reaction there, so how would I know?â
âHowever being at this stage also means that thisâs a very dangerous period. To most of the girls, in particular for those who are more conservative, theyâll need to be very careful when deciding whether to be in a relationship with a guy. Itâs better that you donât pressurize her too much, or it might lead to rebellious mentality, or worst, her good impression of you will decline. Even so, you canât stop flirting with her and canât stop presenting the best side of you. If you didnât do anything for the next one and a half year, you this bastard will end up becoming her bestie. By then, youâll only have the leftover girls to pick from.
âNow that you say this, Iâm feeling anxious again.â Lou Cheng commented, taking a breath of cool air.
Cai Zongming jested. âChill bro, youâre almost near the finishing line. As long as you continue to perform your best, thereâs still chance! Moreover, you still have me as your strong backing, isnât it?â
âWhy your words sound kinda disgusting... Strong backing...â Lou Cheng joked, trying to make himself forget the worries and feel better.
âI kinda start to understand. You goddess must have chosen to focus on studies while in junior high school, so no matter how outstanding her pursuers were, she wasnât bothered by them. If you tried your luck at that time, even with the same Warrior Sage Challenge Tournament experience, I believe there would be zero chance for you to win her heart. However, by the time she goes college, sheâll feel that sheâs an adult and will no longer be very stressful about studies. Subconsciously, she starts to look forward to falling in love. Thatâs when a crack appears in her inner defensive wall and just then, you appeared.â Cai Zongming excitedly analyzed the situation.
Upon hearing, Lou Cheng was impressed by it and said, âWhat youâve analyzed in the first half is exactly what Yan Zheke told me!â
Student Killer!
Cai Zongming initially grinned, then followed by a sigh before he displayed an old hand look. He then added, âThisâs about meeting the right person at the right time.â
âThen I shouldnât try to hold her hand when I date her out, or else I may give her too much pressure?â Lou Cheng went back to the main topic as he voiced out his concern.
Cai Zongming cackled and said,
âItâs only your first date and youâve already thought of holding hands? Are you planning to leave her an impression that youâre a lecher? Holding hands is much more significant than kissing, and itâs a critical stage that can transform quantity into quality. Once you manage to hold her hand, it means a relationship is established. Kissing is just a matter of time.â
âOf course, if the both of you are just planning for a one night stand, then ignore what Iâve said.â
Lou Cheng was suddenly enlightened and he added, âI never know that holding hands can be so critical... Casanova, how do you think I should present myself on that day?â
âJust present yourself like you always do, and do things that please her as usual. You gotta know that sheâs nervous as well, so do your best to create a comfortable atmosphere.â Cai Zongming paused all of a sudden, chuckled and whispered, âAlso, Iâll teach you another thing.â
âWhat?â Lou Cheng answered excitedly.
Cai Zongming coughed twice and continued, âSince sheâd already promised to go out with you alone on a date, the girl will look forward to it. If you really did nothing special for her, she might be disappointed. Sheâll be weighing the pros and cons of this relationship, and start to think if you havenât loved her deep enough. So you gotta do something, without making her nervous and stress.â
âWhat I gotta do?â Lou Cheng immediately asked.
Cai Zongming grinned and added, âGotta find a chance to hold her hand! Oh, but donât really hold it. You must express your excitement and expectation, yet at the same time, your unfamiliarity, nervousness and act as if nothing has happened. Show her your upsetting look when you âfailâ to hold her hand twice and give up. Let her know your feeling so that you can make her feel nervous and stress without overdoing it.â
âEven if within her heart, she feels that both of you are not yet to the stage of holding hands, and cause her impression of you to worsen a little after the matter, both of you can continue to flirt and work on the relationship since you have not successfully held her hand.
âAfter youâre done with this, come back and observe her attitude. If thereâs not much change, then thereâs more than 70% possibility that you have succeeded. If she starts to become slightly colder towards you, this means the time hasnât ripe and you gotta work harder. So letâs say itâs the former, you should try to date her again after a period. If she agrees to go out with you again, this means sheâs ready, and you can just be brave to hold her hand when the time is right!â
Lou Cheng stared at him in astonishment as he felt that Ming was really godlike. He listened and digested the details before he spoke. âHave you tried this move before?â
Cai Zongming spread out his hands.
âOf course not!â
Lou Cheng twitched the corner of his mouth and yelled. âThen how can you still teach me that!â
âDo you think I need such techniques to test a girl? Based on my judgment, experience, and standard, do you think I donât know when to initiate hold hands?â Cai Zongming questioned him as he felt pleased with himself. âRelax, I bet it on my âCasanovaâ nickname that this move will definitely work. Of course, if the other party is too obtuse and doesnât realize your intention of holding hands, then Iâm helpless. Also, you gotta learn how to observe the situation. If the ambiance and her reaction are good enough, then change your plan. Hold her hand for real.â
Lou Cheng frowned and asked, âDo you think a newbie like me can handle such a complicated stuff?â
âWell, just being your true self is good enough.â Cai Zongming teased.
But my true self will be shaky, nervous and try to pretend that nothing has happened!
Lou Cheng did not retort as he kept silent in agreement and confirmed his plan. After which, he said, âIs Qin Mo around? I need to come out with a food strategy. Heâs from Songcheng, asking him directly is better than googling it.â
âStill sleeping, you gotta wait till noon.â Cai Zongming replied as he patted Lou Chengâs shoulder and gave him a you-can-do-it hand gesture. He then pulled open the glass door and returned to the living room.
Lou Cheng took out his phone and gave Geezer Shi a call.
âMaster, Iâm back at the dormitory.â
Geezer Shi pretended to reprimand him. âFinally bear to come back? Alright, since all are back, weâll begin our special training tomorrow at 8 a.m.. Youâll wake at 5:30 a.m. and wait for me at the old place.â
âSure.â Lou Cheng answered without any hesitation.
Itâs time again for martial arts practice from morning till afternoon...
But now Iâm no longer an ignorant person!