Gu Ya pulled Youyou behind him, looking at Ling Ling warily.
Ling Ling, however, looked relaxed and said, "We've come to participate in the matches to elevate the status of the Herc City Guild in the mecha fighting arena."
"But in this competition, you are the undisputed dark horse. This is something that the mecha fighting arena has seen and acknowledged."
"Therefore, even if we lose the match, it won't be much of a blow to us."
"We can just treat it as a 'black swan event'."
Gu Ya's face darkened, and he calmly asked, "Do you know about the backgrounds of Youyou and me?"
At first, Gu Ya thought Ling Ling knew he was a transmigrator. But when she mentioned "Gu Youyou's background," Gu Ya understood that things were not that simple.
Could there be unknown secrets between the original host and his sister?
Ling Ling took out a business card and handed it to Gu Ya, lowering her voice as she said, "If you have time, call this number, and we can arrange a place to talk in detail."
Having said that, Ling Ling revealed a casual and charming faint smile, and said, "What you need to do most now is to collect your bounty!"
"I'll be going then!"
As Ling Ling spoke, she turned and left with her two subordinates.
Watching her graceful figure as she departed, Gu Ya nodded. It was indeed time to have a good chat with her.
...
When Gu Ya, holding the one-million bounty voucher, walked with Gu Youyou to the scrap yard.
Everyone stood up, quietly watching the return of their victor.
Wu Xuan, leaning on his crutches, stood at the forefront.
This former teammate of Gu Ya's showed the most respectful and admiring gaze.
Gu Ya gently patted his shoulder and said, "Wu Xuan, you won!"
By now, everyone in the scrap yard already knew the reason behind everything and burst into heartfelt laughter.
Wu Xuan quickly said, "You are Jude, you are the winner! I didn't help you at all!"
Gu Ya shook his head and said, "You becoming Jude for me is the greatest help! I have to thank you!"
Wu Xuan scratched his head sheepishly and said, "I feel like I've taken advantage of you."
At this moment, Gu Ya spotted Wang Panpan in the crowd. He no longer had his usual imposing expression; instead, his face was filled with seriousness and excitement.
But Gu Ya was not so easily fooled.
"Wang Panpan!" Gu Ya glared and shouted angrily.
Hearing this, Wang Panpan was so scared that he took off running, fearing that if he was any slower, Gu Ya would catch him and beat him to death!
"Stop right there! Or I'll beat you to death!" Gu Ya shouted in anger.
Everyone made a narrow path for Gu Ya to reach Wang Panpan.
Wang Panpan stopped in his tracks, looked at Gu Ya with a fawning smile, and said, "Big Brother! You are my Big Brother! Please, show mercy!"
Gu Ya chuckled helplessly and said, "I was just kidding! Come here, along with Wu Xuan and Old Man Gan. Let's go into the tent and chat!"
Everyone wisely left the scrap yard, leaving the space for Gu Ya and the others.
Inside the tent, Gu Ya took out the one-million bounty voucher and placed it on the table.
Wang Panpan, Wu Xuan, and Old Man Gan did not eye it covetously, for they knew this was a bounty Gu Ya had risked his life for!
Gu Ya spoke first, asking, "Wang Panpan, on the way here, Youyou mentioned that you borrowed money to redeem your mecha? How much did you borrow?"
Wang Panpan sighed and recounted how the members had voluntarily sold their mechas and motorcycles to raise money.
Gu Ya said, "You brought this upon yourselves!"
Wang Panpan quickly nodded and said, "Yes! Yes, we did."
"Brother, back then, when I led a group of members to form an alliance, it was to seek warmth together and to avoid being bullied again!"
"But, brother! Your spirit and will have inspired and moved me!"
"I've made up my mind. I want to start from scratch and pursue my childhood dream of becoming an actor!"
"No matter how difficult it gets, I will strive to repay the money owed to the members, and then, I will never bow down for my dreams!"
"Brother, your bravery has made me so..."
Gu Ya quickly cut off Wang Panpan's sentimental words, saying with disdain, "Alright! Who wants to hear about your dreams? If you have dreams, go and pursue them with your head down! Actions are always more important than words!"
Wang Panpan quickly nodded in agreement.
Gu Ya thought for a moment and said, "I plan to lend you money to pay back the members first. They haven't had an easy time either!"
Hearing this, Wang Panpan looked up at Gu Ya in disbelief and said, "Brother! Your immense kindness..."
Gu Ya quickly stopped him and said to Old Man Gan and Wu Xuan, "Old Man Gan, Wu Xuan, I plan to give the remaining money to you."
Upon hearing this, Old Man Gan and Wu Xuan quickly waved their hands.
"No, really, no need!"
"Jude, ah no, Gu Ya! Your actions have also moved us."
"We've decided to establish an organization right here in this scrap yard, an organization solely for helping the poor!"
"Old Man Gan, what do you think we should call it?" Wu Xuan asked.
Old Man Gan stroked his beard, unable to come up with a name.
Gu Ya smiled knowingly and said, "Let's call it 'The Proletariat Alliance'!"
Hearing this, Old Man Gan and Wu Xuan immediately agreed, "The Proletariat Alliance! Good! Good, a great name!"
Gu Ya added, "Serving all the proletariat!"
Old Man Gan said excitedly, "Yes! For all the proletariat, all the oppressed, all the poor, serve!"
Wang Panpan quickly said, "I want to join! I want to lead my members to join! To become the first members of the organization!"
Gu Ya laughed, "There is no distinction between elder brothers and members! All proletariats are of equal status!"
Wang Panpan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized and nodded quickly.
Gu Youyou grabbed Gu Ya's arm and said, "Brother, I'm hungry."
Gu Ya gently stroked Gu Youyou's head and said, "Okay, then I'll take you to eat the best cuisine!"
Wang Panpan and the other two smiled. Their smiles were sincere and pure.
...
The next day, Gu Ya put on his long-lost schoolbag and returned to school.
Sitting in his familiar yet strange seat, touching the desk, Gu Ya found he couldn't quite recall what it felt like to go to school.
The underground bounty matches for more than a week had already made him familiar with that environment, and the people who had helped him.
Those events were vivid and seemed forever fresh.
Just as Gu Ya was reminiscing, an annoying voice came from behind him.
"Gu Ya, where have you been these past few days?"
It was Xu Jie, his voice still as irritating to Gu Ya as ever, but without its previous arrogant tone, there was a hint of calmness.
Gu Ya turned his head, giving Xu Jie no pleasant look, and said, "What do you want?"
Xu Jie dared not look at Gu Ya, his gaze wandering, and said, "The class matches have been postponed to next week. Only Hei Ye and I have been training these past few days."
"The homeroom teacher said that if you don't return soon, our Class E will be disqualified from the competition!"
Gu Ya nodded and said, "We'll start training today."
Xu Jie scoffed and said, "Matches are very demanding in terms of training. You can't keep up with me and Hei Ye's progress anymore!"
Gu Ya smiled faintly and said, "What? Want to spar?"
Hearing this, Xu Jie's spirits immediately lifted and he said, "Alright, let's go now. Let's have a one-on-one spar!"
"I'm a person who holds grudges!" Xu Jie said sinisterly.
Gu Ya continued to smile without speaking, stood up, and walked out of the classroom.
It just so happened that his hands were itching for a fight.