Chapter 36 - 36 36 I Won't Be a Man Who Lives Off a Woman!

36: Chapter 36: I Won’t Be a Man Who Lives Off a Woman! 36: Chapter 36: I Won’t Be a Man Who Lives Off a Woman! “Oh?” Fang Bai raised an eyebrow, “How do you know?” Master Hong spoke softly, “This was told to me by Long Si, one of my underlings. He was dining at a hotel a couple of days ago and passed by a private room, where he heard someone mention Master Fang’s name. He stood outside the door and eavesdropped for a bit, so he learned about this…” After a pause, he continued, “Master Fang, as far as I know, Mao Qiangwu has studied martial arts at Shaolin Temple. The expert he hired might be from Shaolin Temple. You know… all martial arts under heaven originated from Shaolin. Although you are formidable, Master Fang, you still shouldn’t take it lightly!” “Why are you telling me this?” Fang Bai looked at Master Hong with interest, “You’ve suffered at my hands before. Now that someone is coming after me, shouldn’t you be secretly pleased?” “Not at all, Master Fang. Mao Qiangwu is a fellow from the underworld too. He has cut off my money, stolen my woman, and beaten up my men. My hatred for him is as deep as the sea; it is irreconcilable!” said Master Hong, grinding his teeth with a face full of hatred when he mentioned “Mao Qiangwu.” “Compared to that, the minor conflicts between Master Fang and me don’t amount to much. I dare not bear a grudge against Master Fang. There’s a saying, ‘The enemy of my enemy is my friend.’ From now on, I, Ruan Hongpeng, will consider Master Fang a friend!” Severing one’s means of livelihood, taking one’s wife, those indeed are grievances that warrant a sworn enmity; thus, Master Hong’s profound hatred for Mao Qiangwu was understandable. “Alright, I’ll remember this favor,” Fang Bai nodded at Master Hong, revealing a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. As the saying goes, “One does not slap the hand that reaches out in friendship.” There was no hatred between Fang Bai and Master Hong that couldn’t be resolved. Now that Master Hong was taking the initiative to make amends, Fang Bai did not respond with indifference. Moreover, although Fang Bai was strong, he wasn’t arrogant enough to consider himself invincible in the world. Master Hong’s reminder gave him a mental preparation, so he wouldn’t be caught off guard when his opponent suddenly appeared before him. Master Hong was somewhat flattered by Fang Bai’s response and flattered him casually: “Master Fang’s martial arts skills are unparalleled in the world, gods and Buddhas fall before him, Mao Qiangwu and his ilk will surely be no match for you. Here, I wish Master Fang great success!” Seeing Fang Bai’s brow furrow slightly, Master Hong, fearing he had displeased him, chuckled nervously, “I won’t disturb your meal any longer. We shall meet again!” From the moment he saw Fang Bai until his departure, Master Hong did not dare to glance at Su Linglong more than necessary, behaving as virtuous as a saint. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Hong knew how to conduct himself. Before leaving, he paid the bill for Fang Bai and Su Linglong. However, his gesture of goodwill left Su Linglong feeling frustrated. “It was supposed to be my treat. Why did he pay the bill?” Su Linglong pouted her plump and tender lips, expressing her discontent. Fang Bai laughed, “What, you’re not happy that someone else paid for us?” Su Linglong huffed, “I’m not happy about it! No way, Fang Bai, this one doesn’t count. Next time, I’ll have to invite you again!” Fang Bai couldn’t help but laugh and shrugged, “Fine by me. Your family is rich after all; I’d be happy to be treated to a meal every day!” After dinner, night had fallen; the streets were illuminated with dazzling lights, cars flowed like torrents, and pedestrians bustled like ants. The urban night was beautiful and splendid, vibrant and bustling. Fang Bai initially planned to go home after dinner, but Su Linglong said, “It’s too early to go home now. Grandpa rarely gives me a night off, and I want to have a blast! Fang Bai, will you accompany me for a stroll?” Fang Bai wasn’t much of a fan of shopping, but with a youthful and beautiful girl pleading playfully and sweetly in front of him, how could he bear to refuse? Thus, the two of them walked side by side along the sidewalk, heading towards a nearby commercial street. Two of the Su family’s bodyguards followed behind at a measured pace, their eyes keenly scanning the surroundings to prevent anyone from harming Su Linglong. The Su family of Zhongzhou was renowned throughout Huaxia, and while they had many friends, they also had no shortage of enemies. Hence, every core member of the Su family was accompanied by bodyguards. As the most doted-on granddaughter of Su Hongyuan, the helmsman of the Su family, Su Linglong naturally enjoyed the same treatment, having a chauffeured car and bodyguards for her daily trips to and from school. The two bodyguards protecting Su Linglong were both elite ex-special forces soldiers; ten or even eight ordinary people were no match for them. Furthermore, both bodyguards were equipped with weapons like daggers and guns. It would be difficult for anyone wishing to harm Su Linglong to succeed. Fang Bai and Su Linglong walked side by side, chatting and laughing, their demeanor intimate. Coupled with their good looks and similar ages, to onlookers, they indeed resembled a pair of young lovers. Feeling the adoring glances cast their way from all around, Fang Bai and Su Linglong were both struck by the same thought and simultaneously turned to look at each other. “It seems that we… have been misunderstood!” Fang Bai gazed straight at Su Linglong, a hint of a smile on his lips, his smile exuding a charming allure. “Misunderstood what?” Su Linglong met Fang Bai’s eyes, her heart fluttering, her eyes rippling, tinted with a touch of shyness. Under the multicolored street lights, her delicate, tender face was like a blooming begonia, indescribably charming and enchanting. “Misunderstood that we’re a couple!” Fang Bai said with a smile. Su Linglong’s face suddenly flushed red, thinking to herself that it would be nice if they were really a couple; she could walk the streets with him just like the other couples, boldly holding hands. “Not to mention, the clothes we’re wearing today do look somewhat like a couple’s outfits,” Fang Bai added. Su Linglong was dressed in a white sundress, while Fang Bai wore a black casual shirt. Black and white, they complemented each other perfectly. “Fang Bai, you’re taking advantage of me!” Su Linglong pouted, pretending to be upset. “How am I taking advantage of you?” Fang Bai looked puzzled. “You said that we look like a couple… Doesn’t that make me your girlfriend?” Su Linglong huffed. Fang Bai burst into laughter, “Taking advantage? I was just speaking casually, don’t take it seriously…” “My grandfather said that a man should be responsible for his words, that he must take responsibility for what he says!” “Are you suggesting…” “You don’t want to admit to what you just said?” Fang Bai paused, then realized what she meant and laughed helplessly, “Class Leader Su… oh no, Miss Su… that’s not right either, Linglong, you don’t really want to be my girlfriend, do you?” “You… fool… dummy… blockhead…” Su Linglong, her secret feelings revealed by Fang Bai, was shy and embarrassed, pinching Fang Bai’s arm gently twice. “Well… my family is really poor…” “I… I don’t care…” “You’re the affluent and nobly born daughter of the Su Family, and I’m just an ordinary citizen with no car, no house, and no savings. If we were together, I wouldn’t be able to provide for you,” he said. “You’re a Divine Doctor, you’ll make a lot of money in the future! And even if you don’t, I can provide for you… and if all else fails, you could work at the Su Family’s company. You saved my life, my family wouldn’t mistreat you,” she said. “I, Fang Bai, won’t be the kind of man who lives off a woman!” Suddenly, Fang Bai reached out and captured Su Linglong’s soft hands in his, looking her in the eye, “My girlfriend, I will provide for her myself!” “Is he accepting me with what he said?” Su Linglong’s hands were grasped by Fang Bai, her body trembled slightly, blush spreading rapidly from her cheeks to her ears, her heart brimming with sweetness. A faint air of ambiguity spread between them.