Chapter 35 Teach Me
Back in the cafeteria, I owed Shi Lei a favor. Now it seemed he needed something from me, so I nodded and agreed.
"You two go back to the classroom first."
After sending Guan Shimeng and Zhao Yan away, Xu Fan asked, "Shi Lei, what do you need? Just tell me."
Most of the students in the cafeteria had dispersed by then, and with no one else around, Shi Lei took a deep breath before speaking, "Xu Fan, teach me martial arts!"
"Huh?"
Xu Fan couldn't help but be taken aback, looking at Shi Lei's serious face, he said with a mix of laughter and helplessness, "Shi Lei, you're supposed to be the big shot of the grade. Why do you keep pestering me?"
Shi Lei shook his head, giving a wry smile, "Xu Fan, with you here, how can I, Shi Lei, have the face to act like the big shot of the grade? Don't think I'm just being impulsive, I really want to learn martial arts from you."
Shi Lei still vividly remembered the strength Xu Fan had displayed that day on the rooftop! He knew studying wasn't for him, only with his fists could he make a place for himself in the world!
Now that a master like Xu Fan was around, he only hoped to follow him, even if he could learn just one or two moves, that would be enough.
"..."
Xu Fan shook his head and said, "Shi Lei, sorry, I have no interest at all in what you're asking for. If you want to learn, fine, but don't look to me. I'm leaving."
Xu Fan had come to school just to experience the campus life he had never had. Teaching someone martial arts? Sorry, he really wasn't interested.
"Xu Fan, whether you agree or not! I, Shi Lei, acknowledge you as my elder brother!"
Shi Lei called out to Xu Fan as he turned to leave, but Xu Fan still didn't look back, and Shi Lei couldn't help feeling somewhat disheartened and sighed.
...
Soon, it was time to finish school.
Having been refused by Xu Fan, Shi Lei's entire mood was downcast.
Walking with two underlings towards the school gates, he was somewhat out of it.
"Lei, is it really worth getting upset about? So what if he didn't agree? In my opinion, that Xu Fan isn't all that impressive!"
"Right! Once we graduate, we'll make a name for ourselves out there. Without him, we'll still carve out our own world! Then, let him acknowledge you as the elder brother!"
The two underlings tried to comfort him as they noticed his dejection.
Shi Lei gave a bitter smile, shaking his head, "You don't understand..."
Shi Lei, who had more exposure to the outside world than they did, knew all too well the difficulty of standing out.
Soon, the three of them left the school, and just then, they heard someone calling Shi Lei's name from not far away.
"Lei, isn't that Ba Bro!"
The two underlings recognized the person nearby and tugged at Shi Lei with a bit of excitement.
Coming back to his senses, Shi Lei looked over and frowned slightly before walking over.
"Ba Bro, Ji Bro, what brings you here?"
These were none other than Ji Bro and Ba Bro from the Flying Eagle Gang.
For some reason, they seemed to be on guard at the moment, scanning the surroundings. Once they saw no one was watching them, they asked, "Shi Lei, at your Zijing Middle School, did a new student called Xu Fan transfer in recently?"
"This..."
Shi Lei was taken aback when the two asked about Xu Fan. Could it be that Ji Bro and the others had taken an interest in Xu Fan too and wanted to pull him into their gang?
"Hmm, Ji Ge, Ba Ge, there is such a person," Shi Lei nodded and replied.
Upon hearing this, Ji Ge and Ba Ge couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Shi Lei, we are now entrusting you with a task. If you can complete it, from now on you'll be with us, and we guarantee you wealth and honor. How about it?"
"What! This—"
After hearing Ji Ge and Ba Ge's words, Shi Lei's two underlings couldn't help but exclaim in shock!
It's known that Ji Ge and Ba Ge aren't just students messing around— they are the elite forces of the Flying Eagle Gang!
Following them, one would undoubtedly enjoy wealth and honor, with no one daring to bully them!
"Lei Ge! What are you hesitating for? This is such a good opportunity, say yes quickly!"
Shi Lei remained silent and did not agree, as his two underlings urged him impatiently!
It's known that if Shi Lei followed Ji Ge and Ba Ge, they would also be able to rise to the heavens!
"Ba Ge, you should first tell me what you want me to do..."
Shi Lei, who had become the boss of the senior year, was not as simple-minded as his two underlings; he asked quite cautiously.
Ba Ge grinned and said, "It's simple, you just need to take care of Xu Fan, and from then on, we'll be brothers!"
Ji Ge nodded, adding, "That's right, we've also heard that you were taught a lesson by Xu Fan not too long ago. We believe you don't see eye to eye with him either. Here, we've brought you the tools."
As Ji Ge spoke, he looked around and then gave the three a glimpse of something hidden under his clothes.
"Holy shit, a gun..."
The two underlings, upon seeing what Ji Ge had hidden under his clothes, couldn't help but cry out in shock, but they quickly covered their mouths.
Ji Ge laughed and said, "Shi Lei, with this, taking care of Xu Fan will be a piece of cake. After Xu Fan is taken care of, we'll handle the rest. What do you say?"
At this point, it could be said that Ji Ge had made all the preparations for Shi Lei, and he really couldn't think of any reason for Shi Lei to refuse.
He pressed, "Shi Lei, if you really want to make a name for yourself, having a few lives on your hands is all too normal. We're presenting you with this opportunity right now, so think quickly."
Shi Lei stayed silent and did not respond, at which his two underlings became even more anxious.
"Lei Ge! What are you thinking about? Xu Fan made you lose so much face at school! Take him out!"
"Exactly! We'll cover you! Don't hesitate anymore!"
Annoyed by his underlings' prodding, Shi Lei frowned and scolded, "The both of you, shut up!"
The two underlings felt somewhat disgruntled by his scolding but said nothing.
Shi Lei took a breath and said, "Ji Ge, Ba Ge, sorry, but I can't agree to this. Although Xu Ge didn't agree to take me on as his underling, I, Shi Lei, acknowledge him as my big brother. I hope you don't go through with this."
"Fuck your grandpa!"
Upon hearing Shi Lei's words, Ji Ge's face turned furious, and he slapped Shi Lei across the face!
"Shi Lei! You damn ungrateful dog! I'm giving you one more chance! Agree, or not?! If you dare say no, I'll cripple you right here, believe it or not!"
As he spoke, Ji Ge pulled out a dagger hidden at his waist, and the atmosphere suddenly tensed up.
Yet Shi Lei still maintained his previous demeanor.
"I've said it, I absolutely won't do such a thing."