Chapter 91 Brotherhood
The two fell into a brief silence, with only the faint sounds of noise from the distant streets.
Finally, Wang Sheng spoke up, scratching his head as he tried to break the heavy atmosphere:
"Boss Ye, why did you suddenly come back? And judging from your expression... you don't seem very happy. What's wrong? Is there someone who can make you suffer?"
Ye Liuyun leaned against the railing, gazing at the fading sunset on the horizon, and sighed.
Through the avatar's thoughts, he could feel Ning Rongrong pointing her finger at him and calling him a "coward," and he said with a helpless self-deprecation:
"I felt really bad after being told that."
Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng's tense face relaxed, and he chuckled, revealing a knowing look in his eyes:
"For you to make that kind of expression, Boss Ye... it must have been something a really pretty girl said to you, right?"
Ye Liuyun paused for a moment, the image of Ning Rongrong's stubborn yet delicate face flashing through his mind, and could only smile helplessly:
"How did you guess?"
Wang Sheng slapped his thigh and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Isn't that simple?"
"We're all men. If any man dared to spout off a bunch of platitudes in front of me, I'd probably slap him a few times to shut him up. Only when facing a pretty girl would I sit here and reflect on life."
Thinking of Yu Xiaogang, whom Ye Liuyun had slapped so hard on the playground that he was spinning around in circles and was probably still looking for his teeth, Ye Liuyun couldn't help but chuckle.
He gave Wang Sheng a thumbs up:
"You've got some skills; you're really good at judging people."
Seeing Ye Liuyun smile, Wang Sheng grew bolder and leaned closer to tease him:
"What's wrong, Boss Ye? Do you have feelings for her? If you want to sleep with her, just go for it! You're so handsome and strong, you're the kind of guy who can charm countless girls. Being timid and hesitant is not like you."
"Screw you."
Ye Liuyun awkwardly avoided eye contact, but a ripple of emotion stirred within him.
To say that he had absolutely no thoughts would be to lie to himself.
Because Ning Rongrong is very beautiful.
The two looked at each other, and seeing each other's expressions, they suddenly burst into laughter.
The laughter abruptly stopped after it subsided, and Wang Sheng's eyes suddenly reddened without warning.
He lowered his head, his voice trembling violently:
"I feel so useless… Boss Ye. I also want to earn money through my own abilities. I also miss the days in Dormitory 7, when everyone was poor but upright. I really don't want to bully people, but I'm really afraid… afraid that because I'm poor, my wife and children will repeat the mistakes of my parents."
Tears streamed down his rough cheeks.
In this world, it is incredibly difficult for a poor family to protect their loved ones.
An illness or a single event can bring an entire family to the brink of ruin.
Ye Liuyun's smile faded, and he reached into his pocket to take out the specially made box, along with a heavy bag of gold soul coins, and handed it over.
"Wang Sheng, listen carefully to this."
Ye Liuyun's expression turned serious.
"There's something very important in this box. A very powerful expert will come looking for you later. Don't ask about his identity. Just give him the item and leave."
He paused, his gaze deep:
"That person is a Title Douluo, with an eccentric temper. If you think it's dangerous and don't want to take this job, I won't blame you. But whether you take it or not, you have to accept this bag of money. It's enough for you to get by in an emergency, to support your wife and children, and to stop doing things you don't want to do."
Wang Sheng took the box blankly, but when he saw the bag of gold soul coins, he seemed to be burned and pushed it back into Ye Liuyun's arms.
"Boss Ye, what are you doing?"
Wang Sheng's eyes widened, his tone full of dissatisfaction and grievance.
"You're looking down on me, aren't you? Back in Dormitory Seven, you were the boss, protecting us for so many years. Now, as a brother helping you out, you expect to pay me? What kind of person am I, Wang Sheng?"
He wiped away his tears, patted his chest, and said:
"I'll deliver the things for you. Even if the recipient is the King of Heaven, it's just giving them the things, what's so difficult about that? But you can take the money back!"
Wang Sheng pushed the money bag back forcefully, his eyes revealing a desolate yet resolute look.
"If you really want to help me, give me a hand… I feel like I'm rotting away in this place. I'm afraid that when my child grows up, people will point at his back and say…"
"Look, that brat's father is a thug who collects protection money."
Ye Liuyun fell silent.
His original plan was to be in a hurry.
Once the message is delivered, his avatar should disappear after relaying the information, while his main body should vanish completely into the shadows.
From then on, he would fly far away.
Because if he were to accidentally run into Tang Hao again, that madman would never let him go after escaping from his clutches once.
A fierce battle is inevitable at that time.
Every minute spent here is like dancing on a knife's edge.
Wang Sheng noticed the hesitation in Ye Liuyun's eyes, smiled bitterly, and released his grip.
"If you have something urgent to attend to, go ahead. I'm not in a particularly urgent situation."
Ye Liuyun sighed with relief as he recalled Ning Rongrong calling him a "coward."
"What are you talking about? We're brothers, of course I'll lend you a hand. My matter isn't urgent, it's nothing serious."
Wang Sheng's eyes lit up instantly.
In his mind, six-year-old Ye Liuyun had already become a shelter from the wind and rain for the work-study students.
He was the omnipotent being in his heart.
Ye Liuyun carefully examined Wang Sheng's sturdy build, pondering what he could do.
"Since you don't want to collect protection money anymore, then find a legitimate business."
He thought for a moment.
"How about we open a restaurant?"
"Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm actually quite knowledgeable about food."
"Open... open a restaurant?"
Wang Sheng rubbed his hands nervously. He knew Ye Liuyun was a glutton, but he didn't expect him to be a good cook.
"With my clumsy hands and feet, can I really do it?"
Ye Liuyun continued:
"Why not?"
"Alternatively, you could try going back to Notting Academy. Although your soul power level isn't high, you're still a Soul Master and a senior graduate there. You could apply for a teaching assistant or teacher position."
"Teaching and nurturing students is always better than fighting and being aggressive with people on the street."
Wang Sheng listened in a daze; that was the life he had always dreamed of.
To live in the sunlight, to be respected, and to be able to openly tell his children that their father was a beloved teacher or a self-reliant cook.
"Boss Ye, do you really think I can do it?"
Wang Sheng's voice trembled slightly.
"Among us work-study students, only you and Tang San have good grades. My level is not good enough."
"And Notting Academy isn't easy to get into either."
"Master Yu Xiaogang was a friend of the dean and was recommended to enter the academy."
"I'm just an ordinary citizen, I shouldn't be qualified."
Hearing Wang Sheng's concerns, Ye Liuyun snorted coldly, his tone filled with undisguised contempt:
"If a good-for-nothing like Yu Xiaogang can get into the academy and become a 'master,' why can't you?"
"Stand tall and don't lose face."
Seeing Wang Sheng's stunned expression, he continued:
"As for the letter of recommendation, don't underestimate it, brother. The dean of Notting Academy would certainly not dare to disrespect the letter I wrote for you."
"As for your concerns about knowledge reserves... I'll give you some extra lessons. You don't need to learn everything like those bookworms. As long as you have one skill you can excel at, you can make a living. And I'm best at recognizing soul beasts."
Wang Sheng believed Ye Liuyun's words without a doubt. Back at Notting Academy, Ye Liuyun was widely recognized as having the best understanding of soul beasts among the students.
In fact, Ye Liuyun was also very confident.
After all, he had been a soul beast for so long that he was as familiar with those strange and unusual soul beasts as he was with his neighbor.
The knowledge in textbooks was too rigid for him. Many rare soul beasts were not recorded in the books, or were just toys he used to kill time.
Wang Sheng nodded heavily.
"Okay! Boss Ye, I'll learn from you! I want to be a teacher, and I want to give the kids some face."
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