Chapter 29

Page Twenty-Eight Anti-Date Course

“So, were you beaten up by that group led by Thunder Tiger?”

Xiao Hai Tang crossed her arms, tilting her head with a displeased look on her face, emitting a faint golden aura around her, almost like she was about to transform into a Super Saiyan.

Zhao Zhao’s phone vibrating was due to Xiao Hai Tang’s message.

She brought Orange to the boys’ school to find us, originally planning to go to a nearby commercial area to celebrate the start of the holiday.

Thus, we were caught at the school gate by two current police officers in uniforms.

Because of the obvious injuries on Zhao Zhao, after Xiao Hai Tang questioned me, the fact that we were ambushed by Thunder Tiger and his gang was revealed, which made her furious, with black smoke practically emanating from her.

Even while walking on the road, Xiao Hai Tang couldn’t help but lash out at us: “How could you not tell me immediately when something like this happened? Aren’t we the best friends?”

Compared to Thunder Tiger and his gang, she was more upset that we didn’t tell her.

“Don’t be angry, we’ve already reported it to the police. We were just worried you might do something irrational if you knew.”

“Damn! He even dared to hit O-ne-chan’s face. If I don’t break his three legs, I won’t be called Chang anymore!” Orange was furious, unable to hold back her coarse language. She wasn’t surnamed Chang anymore, but Chen.

“You see, even Orange thinks this can’t just be ignored. Since they beat you up because of me, I have a responsibility to get justice for you,” Xiao Hai Tang said grimly, each word clear and precise.

“Thunder Tiger is pretty strong, he can even punch through cement walls. When he’s serious, he’s no paper tiger,” Zhao Zhao’s attempt to console me only seemed to add fuel to the fire… Xiao Hai Tang has a combative nature, and hearing this, she probably wants to fight Thunder Tiger right now.

Neither Zhao Zhao nor I wanted her to get involved, although she is indeed skilled, there are always strong people who can fall in unexpected ways.

So, I planned to dissuade her from this idea in other ways.

“But the police have been tracking them for a week and haven’t caught them. Where will you look?”

“Then we’ll start investigating from now on. Don’t judge me by my appearance, I have my own intelligence network.”

“Intelligence network?” I heard a rather remarkable term.

“After all, I’m the student council president of the junior high department of Bìyáng Girls’ School, having an intelligence network isn’t strange, right?”

“No, even if you say it so naturally, it’s still very odd for a middle school student council to have an intelligence network.”

Of course, we aren’t in a world where young people are the saviors and adults are useless. Of course, the only god being the Goddess of Beautiful Girls is already quite odd.

“Do you need our help?”

In response to Zhao Zhao’s well-intentioned question, Xiao Hai Tang gave him an internal organ blow: “No need, no need. The student council of the girls’ school is also all girls, they would instinctively dislike you, perverted teacher.”

“Puh!” With a scream, Zhao Zhao fell silent and could not rise again.

“You should go home and rest properly. I’ll take care of those ruffians.”

“I also have a network! Taking some dried fish to find the big cats around here would help!” Orange said, adding her unique skill of cat language.

“Then let’s include Orange sister~”

As long as ‘Lei Ke Lie’ is still in my notebook, not only Xiao Hai Tang, even Uncle Lei Luo wouldn’t be able to find Thunder Tiger.

Thinking this, I abandoned the idea of persuading Xiao Hai Tang. After all, Thunder Tiger has disappeared, and if she can’t find him, she’ll naturally give up.

“Alright, be careful, and if anything happens, contact the police first.”

Passing by the fork leading to the girls’ school entrance, Xiao Hai Tang took Orange back to school, preparing to plan the search for Thunder Tiger.

People with strong execution abilities never hesitate once they decide to act. From this perspective, Xiao Hai Tang is indeed a positive role model for Orange.

…Time accelerates…

In the WanO Square, I followed Xiao Lei, who was carrying five or six paper bags, with another three in her hands, all filled with her spoils.

She changed out of her slightly hot hoodie into a cool white off-shoulder short-sleeve shirt, and her five-inch pants into shorter denim shorts. It’s no wonder she’s such a master of the art of seduction, as Xiao Lei clearly knows how to showcase her charm.

The wide white off-shoulder shirt weakens the appearance of her underdeveloped chest, drawing attention to her bare shoulder. The sexy shorts highlight her one-meter-seven height with black-stockinged legs, paired with black Martin boots, making her legs stand out and earn her a high rate of回头率 (turnaround rate) on the street.

In addition to the clothes and underwear in our bags, it’s worth noting that these spoils weren’t obtained for free… Zhao Zhao’s wallet is bleeding heavily.

“Stop it, Xiao Lei, if you keep this up, you’ll be eating dirt for the whole summer!”

I tried to dissuade her with a tragic but foreseeable future, but Xiao Lei, immersed in shopping, didn’t listen.

“I’ll just work outside! A young and cute JK like me should have quite a market, right?”

No way! I won’t allow you to engage in such activities! If you must, then please earn my money!

“You wake up, you’re going to spend your summer in a cram school, DK (male high school student).”

This statement worked, her shopping enthusiasm plummeted, and Xiao Lei held her head in pain and squatted down.

“Oh, cram school… My head hurts… Why did you remind me! I want to return to Black Peak Fortress!”

As for why we went shopping at WanO, it all started half an hour ago.

…Time rewinds…

When we got home, my dad hadn’t returned from work yet, and Zhao Zhao eagerly transformed into Zhao Lei.

“Ha, the sudden disappearance of pain feels so good, it’s almost irresistible.”

According to the original plan, today’s afternoon mission was to have Xiao Lei act as the Goddess of Beautiful Girls’ messenger to ‘preach’ to Old Feng.

Whether he believes it or not doesn’t matter; the key is to establish a safe buffer zone in Old Feng’s mind so he won’t be too confused after transforming and doing something foolish.

Xiao Lei changed clothes and came downstairs, looking somewhat troubled.

“Chairman, I think I should buy some new clothes. Wearing the same outfit every day is cruel for a girl.”

If even Zhao Zhao can’t stand wearing the same clothes every day, it’s understandable that Xiao Lei can’t either.

“Okay, before going to Old Feng’s place, let’s go to WanO Square first. I need a new pair of glasses too.”

Since Old Feng’s stall only operates at night due to the intense summer sun, we wouldn’t see him until at least four o’clock at the village entrance.

Therefore, we had ample time to shop at WanO Square before heading to Old Feng’s place to ‘preach’ and solve dinner problems, what a perfect plan.

We ran to Burger King at WanO Square with empty stomachs and enjoyed sweet, juicy pineapple burgers.

Next was getting glasses. Finding a pair of old-fashioned, unattractive glasses was surprisingly difficult, and we eventually found an old-fashioned frame in the reading glasses store, which was truly outdated.

Then came buying clothes, shoes, playing arcade games, and taking pictures.

Wait! Something’s wrong!

Holding the bags, I suddenly froze. I realized a terrifying fact.

I wonder if Xiao Lei noticed, but judging by her happy expression, she probably noticed long ago. What we’re doing now isn’t it the legendary date? The first date with a girl, Xiao Lei, and after this round, both parties’ affection would surely skyrocket… No, it might have already reached its peak.

Why? Although I didn’t plan it, the development of the Zhao Lei route is incredibly steady, and if it continues, it might trigger the ‘Chairman! I won’t be Zhao Zhao anymore!’ plot.

Could this be a low-difficulty route for galgame beginners? No, I must do something to prevent the Zhao Lei ending! I can’t let her be shy and ruin this DATE!

“From now on, I’ll keep my clothes at your place, okay?”

After all, bringing women’s clothing home would result in Zhao Zhao being beaten up by Zhao Mom with capoeira.

But keeping so many clothes at my place would make it seem like we’re a cohabiting couple.

“I refuse!”

“Thank you… Wait, what? No?”

Xiao Lei widened her eyes, seemingly not expecting me to refuse.

“If my dad finds out about all this women’s clothing, I’m done for!”

Of course, this is an excuse.

My dad never enters my room because it’s protected by various beautiful girl figurines and posters, which only affect him.

“Huh? Then what about my clothes? Is it too late to return them?”

“You can hide those two sets of girls’ school uniforms where you hid the others.”

“That won’t work, I hid them in…”

“What?” She seemed to mumble something, but I couldn’t hear clearly.

“Coffee shop with comics, there’s a big one in the Balance Commercial District where you can read comics and drink coffee. I have a good relationship with the shopkeeper, so my collection is stored there…”

Although Xiao Lei’s description seemed fine, the shop is quite famous among boys, and I happen to know about it.

The reason is, as Xiao Lei said, it’s a coffee shop focused on comic reading, but the rule is that girls are not allowed.

However, after a male member frequently shops there, they can upgrade to a premium member.

At that point, the experienced shopkeeper will unlock hidden areas filled with lewd content: comics, figurines, films, and even expensive dolls, rented cosplay costumes, and high-end space cups. Supposedly, there are even single-person compartments?

“In other words, are you a premium member of that coffee shop?”

I’m so envious, I want to check it out. That’s the Avalon, Utopia, and Fantasy Land passed down by male high school students, but I never imagined someone who truly reached that spiritual oasis would be right beside me.

If I remember correctly, the consumption conditions for becoming a premium member are quite high. As expected of Zhao Zhao! And he has a good relationship with the shopkeeper… Lewd messengers indeed attract each other.

Seeing that I was also aware, the embarrassment on Xiao Lei’s face deepened, “Chairman, you really know too? Really, I’m completely not in the mood to talk about this right now!”

With a humble heart, I offered the house keys, refusing this adult’s request, truly deserving of death.

“Respectful Master Zhao Zhao, Master Shu Qin, Master Lewd, please take me to the new world! I also want to become a premium member of that coffee shop! With that, you can use my room freely!”

I slid down on one knee beside Xiao Lei, trying to grab her thigh, but she dodged me with a basketball move.

“Don’t call me that! Take back the keys! Don’t kneel!”

Three consecutive coy rejections.