Skeleton Elf
Chapter 272 Back Then, He Was Only Beaten Into a Vegetable
This guy was just too dangerous. Every move he made exuded charm. As an experienced veteran, Malone knew exactly how devastating such a person could be to students. Zhou Naiyi and Tan Ziyuan were also stunned. Honestly, any girl would feel drawn to a guy like that; he was just so pleasing.
Sillian stood up with a faint, warm smile. "Li Hao's teammates, I presume? Sorry for taking up your captain's time, but we're done here. We'll be seeing each other again soon."
Sillian glanced at Zuo Xiaotang. The little fatty quickly averted his gaze. How could someone be so handsome and have such an amazing aura? Zuo Xiaotang felt a little ashamed.
In an instant, Sillian took control of the room, leaving everyone else speechless.
The noise at the door started again, and a man and a woman rushed in.
The two had spotted Malone and the others from a distance and followed them. Since they were together, Ma'er didn't forcefully stop them.
"Tch, a private room? What bumpkins! That's just hilarious." Mai Tang flipped his hair and walked in with Lu Ying.
Last time, Mai Tang hadn't quite gotten his fill, and Lu Ying felt the same. She was still hung up on it. The feeling of failing to show off was just too awful. Mai Tang also had other ideas. This time, he had driven his levitating supercar to school. Showing off your wealth wasn't showing off if nobody saw it. He had spotted Malone and the others and followed them. If Malone and the others could come in, there was no reason they couldn't. Besides, they could get into Seven Star Restaurant, let alone a place like this. Renting out the whole place? How boorish.
When Lu Ying saw Sillian for the first time, she was stunned. Could someone really be that handsome?
His eyes had a fatal magnetism. Lu Ying suddenly felt weak and just wanted to fall into his arms.
Sillian's eyes narrowed slightly. "Li Hao, expect it next week."
Li Hao nodded.
Lu Ying couldn't tear her gaze away from Sillian, while the expression on Mai Tang's face changed drastically, and he immediately bowed.
As Sillian walked past, Mai Tang stepped forward, his voice slightly excited.
"Esteemed..."
Ma'er reached out to stop him, but Mai Tang quickly extended his hand, still wanting to say something. Sillian glanced at him. "Make him disappear."
Ma'er bowed in agreement.
Sillian left. Ma'er glanced at the other man, a light flashing in his pupils as he completely scanned Mai Tang. A screen appeared, displaying all of Mai Tang's information. After a few seconds, Ma'er looked at Li Hao, bowed, and closed the door behind him.
The room fell silent.
Mai Tang was a little regretful. If he could have latched onto that connection, he would have been set for life. Suddenly, a fawning smile appeared on his face. "Yingying, these are your classmates. They're really extraordinary. How do you know such important people? Can you introduce me?"
Businessmen always knew how to read the room. Wasn't that the legendary Sillian Morpheus? A walking money tree!
Maybe he could take a roundabout route. He had originally come to help Lu Ying show off, but now he had a different goal.
Lu Ying hadn't recovered yet. Mai Tang was about to say something when his Skylink rang. Mai Tang hung up, looking annoyed, but it kept ringing, so he had to answer.
"Mr. Mai Tang, Lian Tang International Freight is entering bankruptcy liquidation. As a director, you are required to repay the company's debt of 960 million within one month, or you will face legal consequences. Thank you.
Solar System DK Commercial Bank."
Lu Ying laughed. "What a scam call. They must be crazy."
But at that moment, Mai Tang's face was pale, and his body was trembling violently. He collapsed to the ground.
Lu Ying was also stunned. She quickly searched online. She wasn't stupid. She had investigated Mai Tang and knew he was a genuine rich second-generation. At this moment, Lian Tang International Freight's Solar System development stocks had already been suspended from trading.
"What's going on?" Lu Ying still didn't understand. How could one sentence bankrupt someone? What kind of lunatic was this?
"He has mysophobia," Li Hao said.
"Mysophobia?" Malone was taken aback. "You mean, because someone glanced at him, he can bankrupt them in minutes? Hao-ge, don't joke around. What is he? Just rich?"
"Malone, you do have your moments of insight. I don't know how much money he has, but he knows Sillian Morpheus. The sole heir of the Morpheus family, one of the largest families in human history." Zhou Naiyi said. She recognized him because Sillian was NUP's number one player in this year's Mid-Season Cup, an undeniable presence.
"Sillian Morpheus?" Malone and the others thought the name sounded familiar. "That Sillian from Tianjing? The one who defeated Maxis and Fan Liweite in the Mid-Season Cup? The one who wrote *The Interpretation of Dreams*?"
Everyone looked at Li Hao. Wasn't this guy Li Hao's mortal enemy?
Li Hao shrugged helplessly. "He was only left in a vegetative state back then. He didn't die."
On the way to the space station, Sillian was deep in thought, while Ma'er stood motionless beside him.
"What do you think?" Sillian asked suddenly.
"The soul's strength and fluctuations are very ordinary. The camouflage ability is very strong. The cultivation is high," Ma'er said. "Personality-wise, he seems to be greedy for small advantages."
Sillian smiled. "That's just an excuse to draw a line with me. To tell me that everything is separate."
It was just a persona for camouflage. At their level, who would care about such things? Besides, he was Sillian Morpheus. Twenty million was no different from two yuan. Li Hao was stating his position, and possibly hinting at something else. Heh.
Tianjing Mech Martial Arts University was in an uproar for a while before everyone left. There was nothing they could do. Lu Ying's boyfriend was losing it, crying and begging, putting on a pathetic display, kneeling on the ground to beg Lu Ying, and trying to beg the others. Lu Ying was disgusted and he was dragged out by security.
At this moment, the training field was filled with fragrance. Everyone had a cup, simple tools, and easy brewing, but they couldn't stop the tea's aroma.
"Heavens, what is this? Why does my mind feel so clear after one sip?" Malone exclaimed. "Is that all there is? Are you stingy when giving gifts? Where did it come from?"
"Sillian, that cheapskate, gave it to me. He said he'd split it with me, but there's so little. We'll finish it in one brewing. The richer they are, the more stingy they are." Li Hao didn't really understand what made it so good, but it was fragrant and refreshing, and it tasted good.
Suddenly, everyone looked at Musashi. The little steel cannon, who usually ate and drank with Li Hao, was now squinting with enjoyment, taking small sips, savoring each one. His rigid face even showed rich emotions. After a while, Musashi finally looked up. "What's wrong?"
"Musashi, are you about to ascend? You're drinking tea like you're in love. I'm impressed," Teacher Ma laughed.
"A small bag of rare Millennium Da Hong Pao from Tianxin Temple on Earth was leaked at an international auction in the Solar System a few years ago. It is said that the mother tree was barely kept alive using biotechnology, with only one tree remaining. My grandfather wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive," Musashi said, then took another small sip, savoring it carefully. "This bag of tea was auctioned together with a piece of art. It was bought for a sky-high price by a mysterious VVIP. I felt like everyone was there for the tea. We've probably drunk a few hundred million now."
The Musashi family valued the tea ceremony and Musashi had been influenced by it since childhood and enjoyed it very much.
Everyone was stunned. Malone picked up the empty packaging. Holy crap, holy crap, it was all gone?
"Musashi, why didn't you say so earlier!" Teacher Ma felt like he had missed out on something.
"I wasn't sure, but the taste is right, and Brother Hao isn't someone who cares about material things," Musashi said with some admiration. He also felt that Li Hao was the kind of master his grandfather often talked about, someone who wasn't attached to worldly possessions.
"It's gone, it's gone. It would have been a waste not to drink it. Tea is meant to be drunk," Li Hao said with an awkward smile, his heart dripping... no, already flowing with blood. He should have asked for more when he was given it.
"Li Hao, aren't you and Sillian supposed to be enemies? Why does it look like you're old friends?" Tan Ziyuan asked curiously.
"We are enemies," Li Hao smiled. "Always have been. He likes to use sugar-coated bullets against his enemies."
Of course, it was hard to say where the two would end up in the future.
Everyone was confused, but the tea was so delicious that everyone quietly savored this rare treasure.
However, if Sillian knew they were brewing it in such a big pot, he would probably throw up blood. It wasn't about the money, but it was such a waste! The artwork he had bought at the auction had been gathering dust in the corner. It was all for the tea.
Everyone deliberately avoided mentioning Lu Ying. Lu Ying was a typical case of psychological distortion, wanting to prove that she was better than others and living a better life through showing off.
Did people who were truly living well need to do that?
Her outburst even made Zuo Xiaotang feel relieved. He wouldn't denigrate her, but he could let go.
Tan Ziyuan looked at Li Hao, who was sending messages. He was always present, yet also absent, as if he lived in two different worlds. She sighed softly. Lu Ying hadn't come because of Zuo Xiaotang.
The boys didn't understand, but the girls did. She wanted to prove that she could find someone better than Li Hao.
Ding-dong, ding-dong.
Li Hao answered the Skylink with a smile on his face.
"What do you mean?" The voice on the other end was a little cold.
Li Hao was a little confused. "Nothing. I just made some extra money, and I thought it would be good to return it promptly so it's easier to borrow again, right?"
"Hmph, who told you to return it? Are you not treating me as a friend?!"
"How could I? Absolutely not! I don't know how to thank you enough." In Li Hao's list of people, Ditta was definitely a good person, no question about it, a great person!
"Hmph, who wants your thanks!"
Bang—Doo-doo-doo-doo
Li Hao was dumbfounded. What was going on? Was it because he didn't pay interest?
Sillian's side had a very fast repayment speed. Li Hao quickly returned the money to Ditta, feeling a little guilty. But it didn't seem to work very well. As for interest, talking about interest between friends would hurt feelings too much.
Debt-free—light as a feather, comfortable.