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Chapter 512
Chapter 512
Chapter 512 - I Am a Thirtysecond Man
“No thanks, I prefer the cafeteria noodles,” Su Qiu declined outright.
Soong Congjun was taken aback.
Something was off about this scenario.
He considered himself a seasoned player in the game of love, always getting what he wanted with ease.
Wasn't wooing a woman supposed to be a piece of cake?
He had even conquered a nobody like Su Ming!
He had it all planned out before he walked through the door.
Where to dine tonight?
Which hotel to book?
What positions to try?
The fantasy was delightful.
But it all hinged on her agreement.
Without it, what good were his fantasies?
Soong Congjun felt as though his heart had been crushed under a ton of bricks.
Leave now? With all these eyes on him, how humiliating.
But stay? For what? To face more rejection?
No way!
He, Soong Congjun, must rise to the challenge!
A minor setback couldn't possibly defeat him.
He was determined!
He would take it step by step, with his feet firmly on the ground!
He would ascend to the pinnacle of victory!
But with Su Qiu, he was utterly out of options.
Winning her over was going to require some real effort.
Yet, what he couldn't have, he wouldn't allow anyone else to possess either!
He needed to make that other man disappear, and fast!
Yes!
He would drive away all the men around Su Qiu!
He would become her one and only!
Su Qiu was bound to fall for him!
What a brilliant plan, Soong Congjun, you're truly a genius!
“Hey!”
Soong Congjun's gaze landed on Su Ming: “Kid, are you even a man? Your girlfriend is being pursued by me, and you don't even react? It's pathetic that you're too broke to compete. If I were you, I'd stand up and challenge me to a duel!”
“Hmm…”
Su Ming blinked, pondering for a moment: “I have a small suggestion.”
“Let's hear it.”
Soong Congjun puffed up his chest: “Go on, tell me how you want to duel. If I so much as blink, I'm no man!”
“Why don't you consider visiting a hospital?”
Su Ming suggested earnestly.
“A hospital?”
Soong Congjun paused: “No need, I'm in excellent health, I eat well, and the doctor says my kidneys are in top shape. I can last more than 30 seconds every time!”
“Pfft!”
The moment he spoke, everyone around burst into laughter.
Seriously?
You're bragging about 30 seconds?
Dude, aren't you embarrassed?
Where's your dignity? Have you lost your face?
You…
How can you boast about being quick on the draw with such pride and conviction?
You must be the first of your kind!
Su Ming was at a loss for words.
I meant that you should probably get your head checked at the hospital.
It was supposed to be a tease.
But now, it seems like you really should get it checked.
Soong Congjun noticed the looks on everyone's faces.
He was taken aback.
“What's so funny?”
“Isn't 30 seconds a long time?”
“Don't most people last only about 20 seconds?”
“My guys told me they only last 10 seconds, so I'm three times better!”
“Even the doctor said I'm great!”
Soong Congjun was brimming with confidence.
“Pfft!”
“Pfft!”
This time, everyone completely lost it.
Not just the students, but even the cafeteria staff couldn't stand to listen any longer.
Two janitors mopping nearby overheard and couldn't help but hold their foreheads in disbelief.
Oh my goodness!
30 seconds!
Our old man at home can do better than that.
Soong Congjun's cronies' faces contorted.
Sorry, boss.
We didn't mean anything by it.
We just wanted to boost your confidence.
We didn't want you to feel inferior, so we never told you the truth.
Those women you've been with?
They didn't want you to overthink it.
Plus, they quite enjoy taking on your… errands.
It's a quick job and they make some cash.
Everyone meant well.
But maybe, just maybe, this is something you should keep to yourself…
This is downright humiliating.
“Song, we're trying to eat here. Could you please leave?”
Su Qiu couldn't stand it any longer. She stood up, frowning deeply as she spoke sternly.
“Su Qiu, hear me out…”
Soong Congjun began, trying to explain himself.
”Shut up!” Su Qiu was far from courteous.
It was incredibly irritating.
There she was, enjoying her noodles, when an annoying fly had to buzz around.
Soong Congjun overheard her.
His pride was wounded. ‘She's calling me out in front of everyone.'
‘What does she think I am?'
Soong Congjun's expression turned sour.
He clenched his fists slightly and said, “Su Qiu, I've always liked you, which is why I've treated you with such respect. But you've rejected me over and over, so don't blame me for losing my cool. I've never failed to get a woman I want.”
Many people around couldn't help but facepalm at his words.
Dude.
Do you think you're in some kind of fairy tale?
Throwing around the title ‘young master.'
What is this, a fantasy novel?
Some kind of unlimited series?
Punching out kids left and right?
Even in those stories, a ‘young master' like you…
Usually ends up as cannon fodder.
“So, are you scared now?”
“Let me tell you, our Soong family has a lot of clout in this school.”
“Not even the principal would dare to cross me!”
Seeing that Su Ming and Su Qiu had fallen silent,
Soong Congjun puffed out his chest, smugger than ever.
Tsk, tsk, tsk!
A man's got to have some swagger.
See that? My sheer dominance has left them speechless.
Ah, the virility!
My irresistible charm!
“Are you truly not afraid of our school's principal?”
Just then, a voice came from behind.
“Nonsense! What's that old Ye worth? I'm not afraid of him! If he were here, I'd make him kneel and call me ‘daddy!'”
Soong Congjun didn't even bother to look back, his arrogance was sky-high.
The room fell deathly silent.
Everyone was as still as statues.
Standing there, stunned.
A thought crossed everyone's minds.
This guy's done for.
Might as well play him the funeral march.
Then they saw Principal Ye, accompanied by the school's leadership team.
Standing right behind Soong Congjun.
And those sycophants?
They had already made themselves scarce.
Oh my goodness.
That's the principal!
Su Ming and Su Qiu had just spotted Principal Ye, so they both took their seats and fell silent.
“You're that impressive, huh?”
Principal Ye said, smiling from behind them.
“Absolutely, who do you think I am?!”
“At Eastsea University, I'm one of the big shots!”
“Hey! Did you know? I'm the one who revamped the school's athletic field!”
“The recent political reforms at the school were my suggestion.”
“I dictate which questions the teachers should set, and they follow suit!”
“I'm the kingpin of Eastsea University!”
Soong Congjun suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of prestige.
His confidence was through the roof!
Then, he couldn't resist turning around.
He wanted to see who this person really was.
Wow!
Not bad at all. Can I take you under my wing? You have a way with words that I find quite satisfying.
You've helped me pull off an impressive facade!
And then,
Soong Congjun saw Principal Ye standing behind him, still wearing that congenial smile.