Chapter 43: Chapter 43: My Bootlicker Friend

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“Jiang Cheng, what are you doing here?” Xie Linshan pointed at the women’s ancient clothing around them and asked.

In Xie Linshan’s impression, Jiang Cheng had always been a very honest and ordinary male cultivator.

Considering what Xie Linshan knew about Jiang Cheng, she thought it unlikely for him to have any special hobbies…right?

Jiang Cheng briefly explained, “I’m here to buy clothes for a friend. What about you guys?”

“I…”

Before Xie Linshan could speak, Chen Shuai brazenly wrapped his arm around her waist and hugged the beauty of their class in his arms, right in front of Jiang Cheng.

The intent, akin to that of male animals asserting their dominance and warning others in the animal kingdom, was very clear.

“A few days ago, Linshan agreed to be my girlfriend. I was free today, so I brought her out shopping for clothes. Tomorrow is our last day returning to school anyway. Linshan, being my girlfriend, definitely has to dress up nicely,” he said uncompromisingly, and it seemed he couldn’t wait to whisper in Jiang Cheng’s ear that he had won Xie Linshan’s affection.

Jiang Cheng just smiled.

He understood the motive behind Chen Shuai’s actions.

In truth, there was a covert rivalry between Extra Jiang Cheng and Chen Shuai.

Their competition was, of course, for Lin Yao.

Although Extra Jiang Cheng wasn’t as wealthy as Chen Shuai, he was good at studying, handsome, had a solid character, and wasn’t completely without competitive strength.

Given that both had a realistic chance with Lin Yao, the relationship between Extra Jiang Cheng and Chen Shuai was naturally as incompatible as fire and water.

It could be said, the grudge between Jiang Cheng and Chen Shuai was provoked by Lin Yao’s fondness for fishkeeping.

That enchantress, truly causing no small amount of harm.

Even when she wasn’t present, she could stir up trouble from afar.

Jiang Cheng silently admired Lin Yao’s beauty for a moment.

Seeing that Jiang Cheng did not respond, Chen Shuai assumed he had shown off successfully in front of Jiang Cheng.

He felt extremely pleased with himself.

Although he hadn’t won Lin Yao, Xie Linshan was just as beautiful and was also the belle of their class, enough to make Jiang Cheng envy him.

In Jiang Cheng’s case, aside from his decent looks, he couldn’t compare to him in any other aspect.

Take family background, for instance; there was no comparison. His father was the director of the Forestry Bureau, while Jiang Cheng’s uncle was nothing more than one of his subordinates.

In the whole Wuyue Advanced Middle School, aside from Zhou Yiwen from the class next door whose family background was a notch above his, Chen Shuai didn’t take anyone else seriously.

As old rivals from high school, Chen Shuai, having gained an advantage in front of Jiang Cheng, naturally would not miss the chance to continue showing off.

Chen Shuai, with his arm around Xie Linshan, moved closer to Jiang Cheng, looking at the clothes around and said, “These styles seem expensive. Did you and your friend bring enough money to buy clothes? If not, I can lend you some. We’re classmates after all, if you don’t have enough just say it, don’t be a stranger.”

Xie Linshan frowned slightly upon hearing Chen Shuai’s words.

Chen Shuai’s provocative intent was very clear, and the mockery in his words made even her uncomfortable.

Xie Linshan knew why Chen Shuai wanted to humiliate Jiang Cheng; it was nothing more than to boast in front of an old rival.

How childish, she thought.

If it weren’t for Chen Shuai’s good family conditions, Xie Linshan probably would not have agreed to be his girlfriend.

If only…

Xie Linshan raised her eyes to look at Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng’s indifferent demeanor unsettled her.

It felt to her like the Jiang Cheng before her was different from the past.

The Jiang Cheng of the past was just honest. To put it nicely, he was steadfast and sincere, not having many qualities that would attract a female cultivator.

But the current Jiang Cheng was exuding a sunshine-filled, confident, and calm aura. He didn’t seem like someone their age, and certainly didn’t consider someone as young as Chen Shuai worth his attention.

Although Jiang Cheng’s appearance had never changed, at this moment, Xie Linshan inexplicably found him very confident, very handsome, and far better than Chen Shuai beside her.

“Thanks, but I should have enough money,” Jiang Cheng politely declined Chen Shuai’s offer.

Even though he had spent quite a bit of money today, he still had a few thousand Spirit Stones left in his pocket, which should suffice for buying Liu Qing a few pieces of clothing, unlikely to cause any problem.

Jiang Cheng’s amiable response left Chen Shuai, who wanted to see him embarrassed, deflated.

Chen Shuai was frustrated inside.

He really wanted to know why Jiang Cheng could still smile after such mockery from him?

Has Jiang Cheng lost his shame?

Chen Shuai, with Xie Linshan in his arms, moved closer to Jiang Cheng again.

He still had one killer move left, which, once deployed, would undoubtedly break through Jiang Cheng’s defenses on the spot!

Smiling?

Don’t you like to smile?

I want to see if you can still smile in just a minute!

“Jiang Cheng, has Lin Yao grown tired of you?” Chen Shuai said with a laugh.

Grown tired of by Lin Yao?

Jiang Cheng was stunned.

Seeing the change in Jiang Cheng’s expression, Chen Shuai was secretly delighted and immediately exaggerated, “One night, you sent Lin Yao a message, thinking she would brush you off as usual, but unexpectedly, she erupted in anger and scolded you fiercely. She called you ‘childish’ ‘annoying’ ‘disgusting’, and told you to ‘get lost’ and to never show up in front of her again. Didn’t she?”

Jiang Cheng: ?

Is there such good news?

He quickly opened his communication token, only to find it empty.

Alas, why wouldn’t Lin Yao scold him?

Jiang Cheng couldn’t wait for Lin Yao to cut ties with him.

“I hit the nail on the head, didn’t I? Haha.” Seeing Jiang Cheng’s expression, Chen Shuai burst into hearty laughter.

Jiang Cheng, puzzled, said, “Not at all. By the way, how do you know so much? Could it be that Lin Yao scolded you?”

Chen Shuai’s face turned awkward as he covered up, “That’s none of your business. Just tell me if Lin Yao has rejected you or not?”

“No.” Although Jiang Cheng really hoped Lin Yao would reject him, he loved to tell the truth, and indeed Lin Yao had not ended their relationship yet.

“Impossible! Dare you let me see your communication token!” Chen Shuai pointed at Jiang Cheng and demanded.

Lin Yao not rejecting Jiang Cheng?

That’s impossible! Lin Yao even scolded Zhou Yiwen! How could she possibly keep Jiang Cheng around!

“Take a look.”

Jiang Cheng handed his communication token to Chen Shuai. He was always forthright in his actions, with nothing shameful to hide, including his communication token.

Chen Shuai stared at Jiang Cheng’s communication token and found that Lin Yao had indeed not rejected Jiang Cheng.

Not only had Lin Yao not rejected Jiang Cheng, but a few days ago, she even took the initiative to contact him once!

Lin Yao took the initiative to reach out!

Ah?

What kind of treatment is this?

“Lin Yao contacted you?”

“That’s right. What about it?”

“Why didn’t she contact me?”

“How would I know.”

Jiang Cheng spread his hands helplessly.

If he had the ability to know what Lin Yao was thinking, he would have ended their relationship at the first chance, and then never have anything to do with her again.

Alas, he couldn’t.

Chen Shuai was now in a state of extreme imbalance.

He had intended to show off Xie Linshan to Jiang Cheng, but who knew that Jiang Cheng would use Lin Yao to counterattack him.

But no matter.

So what if Lin Yao didn’t reject Jiang Cheng?

Given Jiang Cheng’s family background, Lin Yao would never seriously consider him; at most, she was just stringing him along for her amusement.

Poor Jiang Cheng.

In this life, he was doomed to be nothing more than a bootlicker.