Chapter 172 met Akong again

Shuishui studied when they returned home. Qian Anzhi was in awe of Shuishui's calligraphy skills. He saw how beautifully she did them. When he tried it himself, the characters he wrote looked crooked.

"Sis, although it is good to have exceptional calligraphy skills, we don't need it in our daily life, right?" Qian Anzhi rested his chin on his hands and looked at Shuishui.

Shuishui proceeded to work on her calligraphy while she said, "To cultivate one's body and mind. There's no other reason. Sometimes, when I'm upset, I'll write and my heart will calm down, and I'll feel relaxed and peaceful."

"I can't do that. When I'm upset, I must vent." Qian Anzhi yawned, his gaze a little sleepy.

"Go and rest. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed," Shuishui said as she put down her pen and put aside her ink bottle, took a deep breath, and prepared to go to bed.

Qian Anzhi went to the living room and opened the folding bed. He then went to take a shower and was ready to rest.

Shuishui went back to her room to take a shower and then went straight to bed.

Qian Anzhi slept on the folding bed. Although he wasn't used to it, he felt more at ease than sleeping on the sofa.

Qian Anzhi quickly fell asleep. Little did he know that Mu Ziyu was annoyed by his presence in Shuishui's apartment. Because of Qian Anzhi, Mu Ziyu could not visit Shuishui whenever he wanted to. He was very unhappy about it.

Qian Anzhi had clear fan soup for breakfast. He could not be picky about his food, especially since his sister rarely cooked.

Shuishui took out a serving of fruits. "Bring this fruit with you for lunch. Starting next week, I will help you with your studies. You should prepare yourself. After all, you are in the third year of middle school. If you work hard, you will be able to get into any school."

Qian Anzhi felt hopeless. "That's easy for you to say."

"It's okay. Did you forget that Zilin also got in? He was even worse than you," Shuishui said in a serious tone.

She sat by the side as she ate an apple. She was also ready to head out.

"Oh, right. On weekends, you can either stay here at home or go out. I go home at night on weekends. I have to go to class during the day. If you're at home by the time I get back, we can go out for dinner." Shuishui thought about her weekend classes. Qian Anzhi would have to prepare breakfast and lunch for himself.

"Is that so? Okay. Can I invite my friends over?" Qian Anzhi asked hesitantly. He was afraid that Shuishui would not like the idea.

"Sure, but keep the apartment clean. Clean up after yourselves. Don't let me come home to a messy apartment. You may bring your friends over, but keep them out of the study or my room. Got it?" Shuishui didn't have anything valuable in the apartment, but she want others messing around her things.

Qian Anzhi nodded. "Don't worry. We'll just stay in the living room."

"Okay. Before I leave tomorrow, I'll leave five hundred yuan on the bookshelf in my room. You can go buy whatever food you want." Qian An had already sent them their allowance. Qian Anzhi was given only a thousand yuan per month so he would learn how to spend his money wisely.

Qian Momo had the most pocket money. She was given five thousand yuan per month, but she was always short of money. She would ask Li Xue for more. Qian Anzhi was jealous of her. Li Xue was responsible for Momo's allowance, so it was not very surprising that Momo received more than he did. Anzhi had no idea how much Shuishui would receive every month.

"Sister, how much pocket money do you receive every month?" Qian Anzhi asked.

"Three thousand," she answered casually. Shuishui had never used the money she had put in her bank account. She had almost twenty thousand yuan.

"So much money," Qian Anzhi said enviously. He wondered why he was given the least amount.

"Unfortunately, I don't live at home, so I also spend on food, water, and electricity. It's about the same." Shuishui felt that it wasn't much, especially since she lived independently. It was more upscale, and she also paid for her Internet subscription.

"That's true." Qian Anzhi nodded. He realized that Shuishui also lived on average expenses.

There was nothing special and unusual about that day. The highlight was that Xu Die had transferred to another class. Of course, for everyone, this was a good thing.

It didn't really affect Shuishui.

On Sunday, Qian Anzhi got up early because his friends would be coming over. He was a bit surprised when he saw that Shuishui was dressed androgynously. She wore black shorts with black knee pads, white sports shoes, and a simple t-shirt. "Sister, where are you going dressed like that?"

"I have practice today." Shuishui drank a large glass of milk. "I'm leaving. I'll take you out to dinner tonight."

"Okay." Qian Anzhi looked at Shuishui and felt that her day was going to be eventful.

Shuishui soon arrived at Teacher Li's residence. She ate a few bits of food that she was offered. Teacher Li said, "Have you thought about what to do this week?"

"Yes, yes. I have some ideas. But Teacher, my right hand is weaker. How can I improve it?" Shuishui rotated her right hand. She felt that she needed to improve its strength and dexterity because she would need it at critical moments during the match.

"Then you can work on your strength!" Teacher Li looked at Shuishui's dressing. "Try to protect yourself today. Don't let yourself get beaten up. It's going to be a bit difficult. This time, Akong will be fiercer."

"Yes, I understand. So I have to take advantage of the situation." Shuishui nodded. She knew Coach Akong was very strong. She knew that it would be difficult for her to catch up with Akong.

"She won't hurt you, but you have to be careful. I told you before to pay attention to her weaknesses. This way, you'll have a better chance of successfully landing a good punch. She definitely has her own flaws. After all, no one is perfect." Teacher Li continued to advise Shuishui. "How do you feel today? If you're not feeling good, then you should stop. There's no need to force yourself. Teacher is here for you."

"I will. If I can't hold on, I will stop immediately," Shuishui said and took a deep breath. She walked out with her teacher. They got into the car and set off.

Shuishui then sent a message to Mu Ziyu: "We're on our way now."

"Okay."

Mu Ziyu set off. He had never been to that place before, so he had to navigate his way there using his phone.

Teacher Li started the car and looked ahead. "You said that your friend is coming to watch you. Is it a boy or a girl?"

"A boy," Shuishui said.

"A boy—a boyfriend?" Teacher Li asked curiously.

Shuishui did not deny it. "We're together now. He's pretty good."

"I will see what kind of boy he is later. How old is he? Is he as old as you?"

Shuishui tried to remember. "He's twenty one years old. A senior."

"He's a little older than you are now, but it's normal for a man to be older than a woman, as long as he's not more than ten years older. However, you're still a high school student. Don't you think your age gap will affect your studies?" he continued.

Shuishui scratched her head. "No. I know what to do when it comes to studying. As for him, he also has his own concerns. Our relationship is very simple. Basically, we just go out to eat together. That and nothing else."

Teacher Li was really afraid that Shuishui would fall in love too early. "That's good. A girl should take care of herself. Fortunately, you're different from other girls these days. If he makes a move on you, just hit him and run away. Don't bother yourself with him anymore. Your safety is more important."

He felt that Shuishui was still so young. She would probably meet better and more outstanding men in the future.

Teacher Li treated Shuishui as if she was his own child. He felt that Shuishui's boyfriend had to be physically strong as well. "I will see when I meet him later. He can also practice later. If his martial strength is too low, he won't be able to protect you. That won't do either."

Shuishui could not help but laugh. "I don't know if he can do it either. But Teacher, you will make people feel very embarrassed."

"What's there to be embarrassed about? Isn't it for your own good? This time, as long as you hit Akong once, Akong will give you a gift. Take advantage of it." Teacher Li did not know what the gift was, but he knew that it would be something good.

Shuishui nodded. "I'll do my best."

When they arrived at the shooting range, they went straight to the lounge next door. They had booked the training room with the small boxing ring.

Not long after Shuishui arrived, Mu Ziyu also arrived. Teacher Li looked at Mu Ziyu from head to toe. "Not bad. In terms of appearance, you're a little more handsome than me when I was young," he said to Ziyu.

He reached out and patted Mu Ziyu's chest. "Yes, yes. You're quite something. Not bad."

Mu Ziyu smiled gently. "Teacher Li, I won't bully or beat up Shuishui."

Teacher Li shook his head and smiled. "No, no. That's not the problem. It's whether or not you can protect her." He felt that Ziyu was a good young man.

Shuishui stood beside him and drank some water. "Teacher, don't be like this."

Teacher Li laughed. "Are you feeling sorry for him? You have to trust me. Ziyu, right? Have you studied any martial arts?" Teacher Li asked as he walked around Mu Ziyu.

"Yes. I've studied sanda in the past, but it's been quite a while." Ziyu felt that the teacher was planning something.

"Teacher," Shuishui said gently. She was really afraid that Teacher Li would test Mu Ziyu.

"All right. I won't continue. You go ahead." He then turned to Ziyu. "When her sparring partner arrives later, don't rush into the ring when you see your girlfriend being beaten up." Teacher Li smiled. He felt that Ziyu was the kind who would do just that.

Shuishui looked elsewhere. She was too lazy to say anything else.

Coach Akong soon arrived without any companions.

She was carrying a military backpack. "Sorry i'm a little late. Something came up in the army. Little Sister, you're in pretty good shape today."

She glanced at Shuishui and noticed that she had prepared something. She nodded in satisfaction.

Shuishui nodded. "Of course. If I don't prepare, how am I going to face you in the ring?"

Akong laughed. "Interesting. Old Li, just watch. Watch more and speak less." She then saw Mu Ziyu, who sat below. "Aiyo, there's another handsome man here? Don't tell me that this is your new student." She noticed his gentle demeanor.

"It has nothing to do with you. Today, you should be more careful." Teacher Li reminded Akong to be more careful with Shuishui.

"I know what to do. You should know. Little Sister, come up!" Akong jumped into the boxing ring and put on her boxing gloves. She had not worn any other protective gear.

Shuishui climbed into the ring and glanced at Akong's hands and knees. She said to herself, "You can do it. Believe in yourself."