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Douluo Dalu_ Legend of the Ancestral Dragon_chapter_0107
Chapter 107
"Let's not invite him," Xiao Wu blurted out without thinking.
"Why? He's our senior, and he seems like a good person. I've seen you antagonize him many times; do you have some kind of grudge against him?"
Ning Rongrong looked at Xiao Wu curiously. She had long been curious about the relationship between Xiao Wu and Dai Mubai, as Xiao Wu repeatedly antagonized him with sarcastic remarks.
Would someone do such a thing without deep hatred?
Girls love to gossip, and this matter had piqued Ning Rongrong's curiosity for a long time, but her relationship with Xiao Wu wasn't that close yet, so she had never asked.
Now, using the meal as an opportunity, she finally brought it up.
Xiao Wu gave Zhu Zhuqing a complicated glance and said, "Because he... is a pervert. Yesterday, when we were staying at the hotel, we happened to see him bringing two twin sisters there to do... you know. You wouldn't believe it, but that guy couldn't even walk straight when he saw Sister Na'er. Right in front of us, and in front of his two female companions, he tried to hit on Sister Na'er. Don't you think he's brazen? Moreover... I also heard that he has a fiancée in the Star Luo Empire, someone he's been engaged to since childhood. He has a fiancée, yet he's still secretly fooling around on the side. Don't you think he's a scumbag?"
A look of realization dawned on Ning Rongrong's face. "You can know a person's face, but not their heart. This Dai Mubai seems polite and refined. I thought he was a true gentleman, but I never expected him to be such a beast in human skin."
Ning Rongrong's expression held a hint of disgust. She truly hated men who used their looks to prey on one girl after another.
"Then we won't invite him. And let's not invite that Oscar either; that guy's lecherous eyes are always wandering over us girls. Anyone who can live with Dai Mubai is probably no good either," she said.
Poor Oscar. Before he could even begin his pursuit, he was summarily shot down.
"Then let's go, quick. I'm starving," Xiao Wu said, leading the way out.
"Ning Rongrong, are you very rich?" Xiao Wu asked curiously as they walked.
"I suppose. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the wealthiest sect on the continent. I'm a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so I have a little money." Speaking of money, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but show a proud expression.
Inside her storage soul tool were heaps and heaps of Gold Soul Coins, more than she could ever spend.
As the group passed the male dormitory, their conversation startled Dai Mubai and Oscar, who were inside.
Dai Mubai and Oscar pushed the door open and came out, seeing Aotian and the four girls.
Dai Mubai offered a warm smile and asked, "Are you all going to eat? I can take you to the cafeteria."
Oscar's full beard had been cleanly shaved, transforming him from a greasy uncle into a handsome, fair-faced youth. His looks even surpassed Dai Mubai's, though his temperament couldn't compare.
His gaze swept over the girls, and he quickly nodded. "Let's go together. We'll be studying together in the future, so this is a good chance to get to know each other."
Oscar's transformation was so drastic that, aside from Aotian, no one else reacted. It wasn't until he spoke that the four girls realized he was Oscar.
Xiao Wu said, "We're not going to the cafeteria. We're planning to go eat in Soto City."
Dai Mubai was taken aback for a moment, then continued to smile. "You passed Shrek Academy's assessment, so you should celebrate. How about this? This meal is on me. I happen to know quite a few good places to eat in Soto City."
Oscar's eyes lit up, and he was tempted. Normally, it was hard to get a rich guy like Dai Mubai to treat them to a meal, but today, he might be able to freeload.
"No need. This meal is on me," Ning Rongrong said. "Besides, I wasn't planning on inviting the two of you."
Dai Mubai and Oscar's smiles instantly froze, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
At that moment, Ning Rongrong's forceful and domineering 'young miss' temperament emerged. She spoke directly and decisively, with no regard for Dai Mubai's or Oscar's feelings.
Oscar's expression immediately turned awkward, and even the thick-skinned Dai Mubai looked slightly unnatural.
"We're all classmates now. We'll even be fighting side by side in the future. I think we should get to know each other properly," Dai Mubai said, calming himself and smiling again.
"There's no need," Ning Rongrong retorted. "I think you should save your money for renting hotel rooms."
"Let's go." She led the way forward.
Watching Ning Rongrong leave with Aotian and the others, Oscar felt a wave of disappointment.
Dai Mubai suddenly felt a pang of regret. He regretted seeking out that pair of sisters yesterday. If Gu Yuena and the others hadn't seen him, his image would have remained flawless, and he wouldn't be facing such ostracism now.
"Boss Dai, I never thought an old hand at romance like you would slip up," Oscar said.
"Shut your mouth!" Dai Mubai snapped, his mood foul.
Oscar pursed his lips and returned to his room.
*Could she and Aotian really be a couple? Tang San seems to know them. When he wakes up, I'll have to ask him properly,* Dai Mubai thought.
"Ning Rongrong, you're amazing! You said everything I wanted to say," Xiao Wu said, coming to Ning Rongrong's side and giving her a thumbs-up.
She found Ning Rongrong more and more to her liking, feeling they shared similar personalities—daring to love and to hate.
Ning Rongrong, who had just been so assertive, suddenly became shy. "I just can't stand people like that. I paid close attention just now, and that Oscar isn't any good either. His eyes have a wicked glint."
"They do? How come I didn't notice?" Xiao Wu asked.
"Yes, they do," Ning Rongrong replied. "I wasn't going to pay any attention to him, but after what you said about Dai Mubai, I took a closer look at this Oscar. Sure enough, they're two of a kind."
*Oscar was really unfairly dragged into this. I wonder if he'll still have a chance to capture Ning Rongrong's heart?* Aotian thought to himself.
The Dragon Horse was still under the large tree at the village entrance. The five of them boarded the carriage and headed towards Soto City.
After lunch, they played until evening, only returning after dinner.
By the time they returned to Shrek Academy, the sky had already grown dark.
Aotian went back to his room. Not long after he sat down, he heard a stir from next door as Tang San woke up.
"Tang San, you're awake," Oscar said.
Tang San was a bit bewildered. The scenes from before he fainted flashed through his mind, and he only came to his senses a moment later.
His body still felt weak, but he immediately got out of bed and asked anxiously, "How is Teacher Zhao?"
Oscar poured Tang San a cup of water and handed it over enthusiastically. "Have some water first. Don't worry, Teacher Zhao has already recovered. He's fine."
He had decided that regardless of whether Tang San held a grudge, he had to get on his good side to prevent any future retaliation.
"My Dragon Whisker Needles can only be removed with a special technique. How could Teacher Zhao be fine?" Tang San clearly didn't believe him, his voice still edged with panic.
If he crippled a teacher on the first day, he could forget about staying here.
Oscar said, "He really is fine. Why would I lie to you? That guy Aotian was the one who removed those fine golden needles of yours."
Only then did Tang San believe it, though he was utterly shocked. Aotian actually had the ability to remove hidden weapons like the Dragon Whisker Needles. This was truly unbelievable.
He suddenly looked at Oscar and asked, "Who are you?"
Oscar felt a bit awkward. Tang San had exchanged so many words with him but still hadn't recognized him.
"I'm Oscar. The one who sells sausages." As soon as he finished speaking, Oscar wanted to slap himself. *Why did I have to run my big mouth and bring up sausages?*
"So it was you." Tang San's gaze suddenly deepened, making Oscar feel as if his entire body was being pricked by needles.
A knock on the door sounded before Dai Mubai pushed it open, walking in with a smile. "Tang San, you're finally awake."
"Brother Mubai," Tang San called out politely.
(end of chapter)
"Why? He's our senior, and he seems like a good person. I've seen you antagonize him many times; do you have some kind of grudge against him?"
Ning Rongrong looked at Xiao Wu curiously. She had long been curious about the relationship between Xiao Wu and Dai Mubai, as Xiao Wu repeatedly antagonized him with sarcastic remarks.
Would someone do such a thing without deep hatred?
Girls love to gossip, and this matter had piqued Ning Rongrong's curiosity for a long time, but her relationship with Xiao Wu wasn't that close yet, so she had never asked.
Now, using the meal as an opportunity, she finally brought it up.
Xiao Wu gave Zhu Zhuqing a complicated glance and said, "Because he... is a pervert. Yesterday, when we were staying at the hotel, we happened to see him bringing two twin sisters there to do... you know. You wouldn't believe it, but that guy couldn't even walk straight when he saw Sister Na'er. Right in front of us, and in front of his two female companions, he tried to hit on Sister Na'er. Don't you think he's brazen? Moreover... I also heard that he has a fiancée in the Star Luo Empire, someone he's been engaged to since childhood. He has a fiancée, yet he's still secretly fooling around on the side. Don't you think he's a scumbag?"
A look of realization dawned on Ning Rongrong's face. "You can know a person's face, but not their heart. This Dai Mubai seems polite and refined. I thought he was a true gentleman, but I never expected him to be such a beast in human skin."
Ning Rongrong's expression held a hint of disgust. She truly hated men who used their looks to prey on one girl after another.
"Then we won't invite him. And let's not invite that Oscar either; that guy's lecherous eyes are always wandering over us girls. Anyone who can live with Dai Mubai is probably no good either," she said.
Poor Oscar. Before he could even begin his pursuit, he was summarily shot down.
"Then let's go, quick. I'm starving," Xiao Wu said, leading the way out.
"Ning Rongrong, are you very rich?" Xiao Wu asked curiously as they walked.
"I suppose. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the wealthiest sect on the continent. I'm a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so I have a little money." Speaking of money, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but show a proud expression.
Inside her storage soul tool were heaps and heaps of Gold Soul Coins, more than she could ever spend.
As the group passed the male dormitory, their conversation startled Dai Mubai and Oscar, who were inside.
Dai Mubai and Oscar pushed the door open and came out, seeing Aotian and the four girls.
Dai Mubai offered a warm smile and asked, "Are you all going to eat? I can take you to the cafeteria."
Oscar's full beard had been cleanly shaved, transforming him from a greasy uncle into a handsome, fair-faced youth. His looks even surpassed Dai Mubai's, though his temperament couldn't compare.
His gaze swept over the girls, and he quickly nodded. "Let's go together. We'll be studying together in the future, so this is a good chance to get to know each other."
Oscar's transformation was so drastic that, aside from Aotian, no one else reacted. It wasn't until he spoke that the four girls realized he was Oscar.
Xiao Wu said, "We're not going to the cafeteria. We're planning to go eat in Soto City."
Dai Mubai was taken aback for a moment, then continued to smile. "You passed Shrek Academy's assessment, so you should celebrate. How about this? This meal is on me. I happen to know quite a few good places to eat in Soto City."
Oscar's eyes lit up, and he was tempted. Normally, it was hard to get a rich guy like Dai Mubai to treat them to a meal, but today, he might be able to freeload.
"No need. This meal is on me," Ning Rongrong said. "Besides, I wasn't planning on inviting the two of you."
Dai Mubai and Oscar's smiles instantly froze, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
At that moment, Ning Rongrong's forceful and domineering 'young miss' temperament emerged. She spoke directly and decisively, with no regard for Dai Mubai's or Oscar's feelings.
Oscar's expression immediately turned awkward, and even the thick-skinned Dai Mubai looked slightly unnatural.
"We're all classmates now. We'll even be fighting side by side in the future. I think we should get to know each other properly," Dai Mubai said, calming himself and smiling again.
"There's no need," Ning Rongrong retorted. "I think you should save your money for renting hotel rooms."
"Let's go." She led the way forward.
Watching Ning Rongrong leave with Aotian and the others, Oscar felt a wave of disappointment.
Dai Mubai suddenly felt a pang of regret. He regretted seeking out that pair of sisters yesterday. If Gu Yuena and the others hadn't seen him, his image would have remained flawless, and he wouldn't be facing such ostracism now.
"Boss Dai, I never thought an old hand at romance like you would slip up," Oscar said.
"Shut your mouth!" Dai Mubai snapped, his mood foul.
Oscar pursed his lips and returned to his room.
*Could she and Aotian really be a couple? Tang San seems to know them. When he wakes up, I'll have to ask him properly,* Dai Mubai thought.
"Ning Rongrong, you're amazing! You said everything I wanted to say," Xiao Wu said, coming to Ning Rongrong's side and giving her a thumbs-up.
She found Ning Rongrong more and more to her liking, feeling they shared similar personalities—daring to love and to hate.
Ning Rongrong, who had just been so assertive, suddenly became shy. "I just can't stand people like that. I paid close attention just now, and that Oscar isn't any good either. His eyes have a wicked glint."
"They do? How come I didn't notice?" Xiao Wu asked.
"Yes, they do," Ning Rongrong replied. "I wasn't going to pay any attention to him, but after what you said about Dai Mubai, I took a closer look at this Oscar. Sure enough, they're two of a kind."
*Oscar was really unfairly dragged into this. I wonder if he'll still have a chance to capture Ning Rongrong's heart?* Aotian thought to himself.
The Dragon Horse was still under the large tree at the village entrance. The five of them boarded the carriage and headed towards Soto City.
After lunch, they played until evening, only returning after dinner.
By the time they returned to Shrek Academy, the sky had already grown dark.
Aotian went back to his room. Not long after he sat down, he heard a stir from next door as Tang San woke up.
"Tang San, you're awake," Oscar said.
Tang San was a bit bewildered. The scenes from before he fainted flashed through his mind, and he only came to his senses a moment later.
His body still felt weak, but he immediately got out of bed and asked anxiously, "How is Teacher Zhao?"
Oscar poured Tang San a cup of water and handed it over enthusiastically. "Have some water first. Don't worry, Teacher Zhao has already recovered. He's fine."
He had decided that regardless of whether Tang San held a grudge, he had to get on his good side to prevent any future retaliation.
"My Dragon Whisker Needles can only be removed with a special technique. How could Teacher Zhao be fine?" Tang San clearly didn't believe him, his voice still edged with panic.
If he crippled a teacher on the first day, he could forget about staying here.
Oscar said, "He really is fine. Why would I lie to you? That guy Aotian was the one who removed those fine golden needles of yours."
Only then did Tang San believe it, though he was utterly shocked. Aotian actually had the ability to remove hidden weapons like the Dragon Whisker Needles. This was truly unbelievable.
He suddenly looked at Oscar and asked, "Who are you?"
Oscar felt a bit awkward. Tang San had exchanged so many words with him but still hadn't recognized him.
"I'm Oscar. The one who sells sausages." As soon as he finished speaking, Oscar wanted to slap himself. *Why did I have to run my big mouth and bring up sausages?*
"So it was you." Tang San's gaze suddenly deepened, making Oscar feel as if his entire body was being pricked by needles.
A knock on the door sounded before Dai Mubai pushed it open, walking in with a smile. "Tang San, you're finally awake."
"Brother Mubai," Tang San called out politely.
(end of chapter)
