Chapter 13 : I don't want to work hard anymore

"You."

There was a hint of anger in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, but when she saw the bloodstained chest of Ye Chen, she raised her claw and then put it down again.

"If I don't kill you, can you get up first?"

Pressed under Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Chen felt himself becoming strange.

Breathing heavily, Ye Chen struggled, "If you don't get up soon, something bad might happen."

Facing such a beauty, Ye Chen didn't know what to say. He could only urge her to get up quickly, otherwise the evil fire in his heart would devour him in an instant.

It seemed that his words had some effect. Zhu Zhuqing frowned, glanced at Ye Chen's chest, found that he was not seriously injured, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then got up from him.

The originally hostile relationship turned somewhat awkward at this moment. Neither of them spoke, not knowing what to say, just looking at each other.

"Are you okay?"

In the end, Zhu Zhuqing broke the deadlock.

"I'm fine, thanks for your concern."

"It's not about caring for you, just..."

Feeling somewhat guilty, it seemed like nothing major after just a glance. 

"Okay, okay, I'm really fine, don't worry."

Ye Chen grinned, tore off a strip of cloth from his clothes, bandaged the wound, and then glanced at Zhu Zhuqing.

Without speaking, the two of them went back to the academy in a very tacit understanding.

Their chase in the woods had delayed them for a long time, so when they returned to Shrek, it was almost noon.

Back in the boys' dormitory, Ye Chen lay on the bed, reminiscing about everything that had happened today.

Zhu Zhuqing felt completely different from Ning Rongrong. She was like a ripe apple, exuding an irresistible charm at all times.

"Ye Chen, the dean asked me to call you for training."

With a bang, Dai Mubai opened the door and pulled the reluctant Ye Chen to the grassy square inside the academy.

At this moment, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and others were all waiting here, and Flender personally led the team. When he saw Ye Chen coming, he became even more energetic.

"Humph, besides talent, physical training is also essential for the cultivation of martial souls. A strong physique can make your meditation smoother, so you guys run 20 laps around Soto City first."

Flender waved his hand, and Dai Mubai and others obediently started running. This kind of exercise was essential for them.

Especially Ning Rongrong, who had been pampered since childhood by the two great Title Douluo, needed this kind of tempering even more.

"Come on, Rongrong, I'll be waiting for you at the finish line with delicious food."

Cheering for Ning Rongrong, Ye Chen also looked at Zhu Zhuqing's figure and waved his fist, indicating her to work hard.

Suddenly, Flender approached Ye Chen and patted his shoulder, saying, "Young man, why don't you join in? Maybe you'll have some unexpected gains."

"No, it's too tiring. I'm only suitable for lying down!"

Ye Chen shrugged and lazily found a dense patch of grass to lie down on, then took out a novel and started reading with relish.

Seeing this, Flender was instantly frustrated. He couldn't understand why this kid didn't want to train. Didn't he waste his monstrous talent like this?

"No, I can't just watch such a good seedling wither away under my nose."

Thinking of this, Flender organized his thoughts and then said, "No matter how good a person's talent is, without hard work, they will never become strong. There's a saying, 'One part natural talent, nine parts hard work.' If you want to achieve full marks, diligent practice is the most important thing, you know?"

"I know, but I don't want to work hard. Training is boring, unlike novels."

Having experienced the torment of the two Title Douluo, Ye Chen really didn't want to work hard anymore. So he changed to a more lazy posture and continued lying on the grass, leisurely reading his book.

"You..."

Flender was so angry that he wanted to grab Ye Chen and make him run laps, but alas, the other party was not a disciple of his academy. Using force would definitely scare this kid away.

Just as he was at a loss, Zhao Wuji walked over from not far away.

Seeing this, Flender whispered to Zhao Wuji, discussing how to get Ye Chen to join the training plan.

If the two Title Douluo, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo saw this scene, they would probably laugh their hearts out. In six years, they had tried every means possible, but what was the result? Nothing, not even a bit of effect!

After a long time, Flender and Zhao Wuji walked to Ye Chen's side together, full of confidence, and said, "Since you don't believe us, how about a bet with us?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen glanced at the two shaking his head and said, "Not interested. Last time Dai Mubai tricked me, and now you want to do the same? Do you not want to pay any price? I refuse to be tricked."

"Uh..."

Zhao Wuji was speechless. It seemed like there was nothing good in Shrek Academy that they could use as bait. No money, no treasures, etc.

Thinking of something, Zhao Wuji couldn't help but lean over to Flender and whispered, "Dean, take out your secret stash of money, otherwise our plan won't work."

"That won't do."

Flender resolutely refused.

"I'll put up 1000 gold soul coins as the bet, how about that? It's generous enough, isn't it?"

As if cutting a piece of his own flesh, Flender asked this question reluctantly.

"Do you think I'm a beggar?" Ye Chen rolled his eyes and casually took out a small bag, tossing it over, "Here are 10,000 gold soul coins, consider it a gift from me. Don't bother me again."

Ten thousand gold soul coins?

Flender took the silk bag with both hands, opened it, and suddenly smiled brightly.

However, at this moment, Zhao Wuji nudged him with his elbow and whispered, "Dean, stick to your principles. Whether our plan can succeed depends on whether you're willing to go through with it."

At this, Flender's expression immediately became serious. Sitting next to Ye Chen, he made an offer, "20,000 gold soul coins as the bet. How about it?"

"Snap!"

Another bag appeared in Ye Chen's hand, then Flender heard a disdainful voice, "Here are 50,000 gold soul coins. Do I look like someone who lacks money?"

"Don't look down on anyone. I'll put up 100,000. As long as you agree to the bet, I'll put up 100,000 gold soul coins!!!"

The last sentence sounded like a roar from Flender. Beside him, Zhao Wuji reminded him quietly, "Dean, do you have that much money?"

When Ye Chen heard the offer of 100,000 gold soul coins, he finally smiled and said, "Alright, I agree, but you

 must sign a gambling agreement. Otherwise, forget it." With that, a detailed agreement of the bet appeared in front of Zhao Wuji and Flender. It didn't focus on the bet's content, but the 100,000 gold soul coins wager was detailed to the extreme.

Seeing this, Flender was so frustrated that his beard twisted. Then, he angrily said, "Ye Chen, you're as cunning as a little fox now, but I'll make you regret it."

Without any hesitation, or perhaps a bit of impulsiveness, Flender waved his big hand, and his name fell on the agreement.

(End of this chapter)

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