Chapter 28: The Grilled Fish Dispute

"Heh, I heard that Xiao Hongchen has started studying fifth tier soul engineer content seriously ever since Huo Yuhao broke his record. I even saw him in the library last time." For the students present, Huo Yuhao was already a hot topic not just because he had broken a record, but also because he had embarrassed Xiao Hongchen. Xiao Hongchen was indeed a genius at the academy, but he was also notoriously arrogant, constantly acting as if he was the undisputed number one while looking down on everyone else. As a result, he wasn't particularly well liked, and quite a few students enjoyed seeing him get knocked down a peg. As for Juzi, she was also well known at the academy not only because of her good looks but also because she was the disciple of Mingde Hall's chief researcher, Xuan Ziwen. On top of that, she had a devoted admirer named Zimu, who constantly followed her around. But now, seeing Juzi's tear filled eyes and reddened face, combined with what Meng Hongchen had just said, everyone's gaze toward Huo Yuhao started to change. "I never expected Huo Yuhao to be this bold, getting involved with Senior Sister Juzi at such a young age. Is this what they call 'the calf eating the old grass'?" "What did Huo Yuhao do to make Senior Sister Juzi cry? Could it be that they were in a relationship before, and now he's dumping her?" These students were all young and at the peak of their curiosity, so an intense discussion immediately broke out. Listening to the rumors, Huo Yuhao felt helpless. If this continues, I'll end up being branded as the scumbag of Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy. Even if I jump into the Yellow River, I won't be able to clear my name. After all, once a rumor spreads, it's hard to dispel. So, he raised his voice and said, "Senior Sister Meng, you're making it sound like I bullied Senior Sister Juzi! In front of all these people, I swear on my honor Senior Sister Juzi cried because she thought my grilled fish was too delicious. This is called crying tears of joy!" Meng Hongchen was intrigued. "Oh? Is it really that good? If that's the case, you must be quite the chef. I haven't eaten yet give me five skewers of grilled fish." Huo Yuhao immediately grabbed five skewers, placed them on a metal plate, and handed them to Meng Hongchen. Just as she was about to take the plate, Juzi reached out and snatched it away. Standing in front of the grill, she blocked Meng Hongchen's path, her expression fierce as she stared at her rival. With a soft but firm voice, she said, "Yuhao promised me that this meal was for me! So, this grilled fish is mine! Miss Meng, even if you're the headmaster's granddaughter, you should respect that, right?" Juzi was still young nowhere near as composed as the future Empress of War who would command battlefields. She was also the type to get jealous easily and show it immediately. Even in the original story, despite knowing that Huo Yuhao's official girlfriend was Tang Wutong, she would still make snide comments about her. To Juzi, Meng Hongchen trying to eat the grilled fish felt like something that was rightfully hers was suddenly being taken away. And more importantly, these grilled fish carried the taste of her father! Meng Hongchen was momentarily stunned, then narrowed her eyes at Juzi. She was used to being pampered as the granddaughter of Jing Hongchen, and while she wasn't as arrogant as Xiao Hongchen, she wasn't one to back down either. If Juzi had been a stunningly handsome male soul master, Meng Hongchen would have immediately apologized and maybe even offered a gift in compensation. After all, she was a sucker for good looks. Of course, her beauty standards were sky high extremely handsome meant perfect. Did such a person even exist? As far as she was concerned, she had never met anyone who met her standards, so there was no way she would back down now. "Juzi, no matter what, Yuhao is the one who made the grilled fish. Did you even ask his opinion before taking them all?" Meng Hongchen smiled faintly. "I think people should learn to respect others, don't you agree?" Juzi snorted. "That's none of your concern, Miss Meng. This is between Yuhao and me it has nothing to do with you!" She wasn't worried about how Xu Tianran might react. At this point, she was merely his subordinate and still far from being his princess consort. She knew all too well that Xu Tianran was a cold and calculating person who treated everyone as tools even those he trusted most. "Juzi, let's settle this in the Soul Arena. Whoever wins gets the grilled fish!" Meng Hongchen's expression darkened as she placed a hand on the soul gun at her waist. Juzi shook her head. "I'm no match for you, and besides, these grilled fish were given to me by Yuhao in the first place. Why should I have to fight for something that already belongs to me? "If you really like grilled fish, with your wealth, you can just buy some from the cafeteria. But if you insist on using your strength and status to forcefully take them, then I'll just have to resist the oppression of the headmaster's granddaughter!" "Juzi!" Meng Hongchen gritted her teeth, her aura fluctuating slightly. After all, she was still just a thirteen year old girl and couldn't compare to Juzi in terms of psychological resilience. "Alright, alright, both of you, stop arguing. I can just grill more fish so that everyone gets some. I bought a lot of fresh fish, and if I don't cook them soon, they'll go to waste," Huo Yuhao said helplessly as he stepped between them. "Hmph! I'll let it go this time for Yuhao's sake! But some people really are more petty than a Soft Bone Rabbit in the Great Star Dou Forest," Meng Hongchen muttered, crossing her arms. Juzi snorted but didn't say anything else. She had a limited appetite and could barely finish the fish she already had. So, for Yuhao's sake, she also backed down, walked to the grill, and continued enjoying her fish, her face occasionally showing a look of contentment. Meanwhile, the surrounding students were utterly dumbfounded. What the hell just happened? Juzi and Meng Hongchen were just at each other's throats over some grilled fish? Wait... does this mean Huo Yuhao isn't just involved with Juzi, but also with Meng Hongchen?! Honestly, it wasn't surprising that the students thought this way. After all, it was unheard of for two of the academy's most famous beauties to nearly come to blows over a piece of grilled fish. Under normal circumstances, this kind of thing was simply unimaginable. (End of chapter.)Thank you for the support, friends. 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