Nonlinear Love

Chapter 5: So, what is the bet?

Su Lian’s expression became not very good in a split second, he felt his fist a bit hard.

“What poison?” Gu Anjiu in the front row turned back, stared at Chi Wang with a horrified face, then he muttered, “Master Wang, you’re foaming at the mouth…no way, no way, what kind of deep hatred is this, why going so far to this point?”

Seeing his painful expression, Lin Yan asked seriously. “What’s the matter? Do you want to go to the infirmary?”

When Chi Wang didn’t smile, his facial features appeared sharp, and the whole person seemed to be full of hostility.

At this moment, he was silent, his face was cold, only licking the foam under his lips, which was unbearable that he almost wanted to vomit.

Several people’s voices weren’t low. In the quiet classroom, they had successfully attracted everyone’s attention, and the rustling sound came from all directions.

Two figures who didn’t seem to be easy to mess with becoming deskmates were already terrifying and exciting enough. After sitting down for less than five minutes, the gossip started to ignite.

Rumors in the school days had always spread very fast. Within ten seconds, the entire Class 6 knew about Su Lian’s fierce history.

“I’ve already sensed the fluctuating aura between these two. Counting with my fingers, blood will spill on the scene in the next second.”

“Honestly, Chi Wang hasn’t fought for a long time. Is it possible that he would break his vow?”

“In the end, what’s in that thermos cup? I see Chi Wang’s face is bitter as if he was mourning.”

“That transfer student is ruthless. The No.8 Middle School is also very good. Why did he transfer to No.3 Middle School?”

……

Chi Wang frowned. “I’m asking you.”

Su Lian took out the textbook from the schoolbag, putting it on the table calmly. “It’s to maintain good health. Rest assured, It won’t kill you.”

“Maintain good health?” Chi Wang pursed his lips, glancing at the thermos cup in disbelief. “Don’t treat me as if I’m not studying enough. This shitlike thing?”

Lin Yan: “It’s undoubtedly to find fault.”

Gu Anjiu: “There must be a conspiracy.”

The two risked their lives, not afraid of death, to fan the flames.

They anxiously stir up hatred and let Master Wang control this ruthless transfer student. Otherwise, with this person’s fierce personality, there was a high possibility that the two of them won’t survive tonight.

“It’s up to you whether to believe it or not.” Su Lian’s good intentions became bad, which put him in a gloomy mood.

He had done it for Chi Wang many times before. This person would drink it clean every time, then praise him with a kiss and hug. Yet, now…

Hmph, heartless and ungrateful, unable to recognize other’s good intentions.

Chi Wang put the lid on the thermos cup, pulled the chair, and stood up before walking toward the door. When he returned, strands of hair on his forehead were wet, and there were a few drops of water dripping from his chin.

The whole person leaned against the chair, making the front legs of the chair hang in the air.

He turned his head, looking at Su Lian, and asked patiently, “Frankly speaking, I didn’t offend you, did I? I kindly let you stay overnight and celebrate your birthday. Yet, you make me suffer like this?”

Suffer your uncle.

If this person didn’t know how to speak, he could just beat him on the spot. Su Lian felt his method in dealing with Chi Wang was still too gentle.

In the past few years, as a doctor, Su Lian was secretly complained by the patients because of his indifference and not being mild enough.

The words he explained to the director were the same every time: I tried my best, this is the result of trying my best to control my temper.

Currently, the long time endurance that he had cultivated was about to break out.

Su Lian suppressed his anger, reached out to squeeze the thermos cup, opened the lid, stared at Chi Wang emotionlessly before drinking it.

Was it difficult to drink? He thought it’s fine.

Seeing the other party stare at him blankly, Su Lian took out his phone, opened the prescription for maintaining good health in Baidu, and threw it over. “Look at the prescription yourself, this is how it was made.”

“Master, Master Wang, Teach, Teacher…” The little stutter next to them reminded the two. However, before he could finish his words, a hand passed through between them.

The haunted Li Guoqing took the phone and said mercilessly, “Whose phone is it? It will be confiscated.”

Su Lian cursed in his heart but reluctantly admitted. “Mine.”

“Remember your first time breaking the rule and reflect on it. I hope you will not be like your classmate, Chi Wang, who happily made self-criticism during the start of the new term.”

Lu Guoqing glanced at them and didn’t want to open his eyes, feeling headache because of the two.

He frowned and blathered, ”I’ve been staring at you two for a long time, and you guys didn’t even stop during the evening self-study. There will be an exam tomorrow, if you don’t want to review, just stand at the back.”

The innocent Chi Wang, who was being implicated. “What’s it have to do with me?”

Li Guoqing reasoned. “Without you having a hand in, did he just speak to the air?”

Chi Wang laughed angrily. “Then may I ask the teacher, should I stand while reviewing or write a self-criticism?”

Li Guoqing thought about it seriously for two seconds. “Write a self-criticism.”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you.” Chi Wang was too lazy to argue with the other party. He should say and answer what he should.

Li Guoqing walked around the classroom, clasping his hands behind his back.

Chi Wang licked his lower lip, there was still a strange taste in his mouth even after rinsing.

He calmly analyzed and reflected on himself. Maybe the other party really had good intentions. Although the taste was strange, he couldn’t blame Su Lian for it.

After all, this person actually didn’t change his face when the thermos cup was cleaned up by him.

Chi Wang had considered himself a ruthless person, but for the first time, he felt the lord sitting next to him…

Was a wolf extinction1T/N: Wolf Extinction is an internet slang of an upgraded version of “ruthless people”, which means more ruthless and also violent..

Chi Wang took the initiative to touch Su Lian with his elbow, and said in a soft voice to ease the atmosphere, “It’s half of my fault. I’ll help you get your phone back after the exam. The main thing is it’s indeed difficult to drink.”

Su Lian spread out the question that must be done with a wooden face. “Add honey next time, it’ll be much better.”

Chi Wang felt nauseated in an instant. “There’s will be next time? I can’t enjoy it.”

Su Lian drooped his eyes, circling the answer in the multiple-choice question, thinking if it weren’t fearing that the other party would die at an early age, he wouldn’t have cared.

Hearing there would be an exam tomorrow. Su Lian turned his pencil, looking at the brand-new tutorial book, and quickly recalled the knowledge during the first semester of high school.

Next to him, Chi Wang opened the notebook and wrote it down. He then took out a magazine from the drawer, slowly opened it while leaning back against the chair.

Su Lian gave a quick glance, this person was really idle. He was looking at Jack Ma’s interview.

“You don’t write self-criticism?”

“I’m looking for inspiration.”

“…The content in Jack Ma’s interview is the four types of writing self-criticism?”

“No, I want to stand high in the business world by trying to figure out the words, and I can’t lose face for our business people.”

“……”

Su Lian’s fingers paused, the graphite core of the pencil broke.

What kind of strange behavior was this?

In just half a time of evening self-study, the news of the school bully of the No.8 Middle School transferred to Class 6 spread around everywhere.

Although Class 6 wasn’t as good as the top class next door, it was ranked first in parallel classes. Everyone sighed, this kind of class was promising during the rising stage, yet no one knew what bad luck it was that had provoked the two Kings of Hell.

During the ten-minute break, many other students from various classes pretend to come over looking for someone. However, half of them were here to see the scene of the two big bosses fighting. While the other half, male and female students, were here to admire the beauty of the school grass from No.8 Middle School. The door of Class 6 had never been this lively.

It’s just the atmosphere of the two people was extremely calm without at slightest sparks flying around.

One was immersed in studying while the other one was writing passionately.

Everyone was shocked and ashamed.

The social brothers, who relied on fists all these years loved learning so much?

Gu Anjiu was frightened by Su Lian’s aura, thus he moved his chair forward silently, pretending to inadvertently throw a ball of paper to the back.

He didn’t pay attention to the direction which was comparable to a violent death, and the paper happened to hit the back of Su Lian’s hand.

Su Lian frowned, unfolding the paper. A line of crooked words were written on it:

Master Wang, he has poisoned you. Shall we make a comeback and teach that transfer student a lesson?

Su Lian: “…”

He crumpled the paper before throwing it to the person beside him. “For you.”

Chi Wang didn’t lift his head, and continued to write at a lightning speed. “Don’t disturb my passionate creation.”

“See it or not.” Su Lian conveyed without hesitation, “That classmate at the front desk asked if you want to teach me a lesson.”

Gu Anjiu, with his ears pricked up, shivered uncontrollably. He thought to himself, this is f*cking a big animosity.

He calmed down, staring out the window with grief in his eyes, feeling the road ahead was filled with danger.

Ten minutes before the end of the evening self-study, the classroom was full of restlessness.

Li Guoqing pushed open the door and entered. He pasted the list on the blackboard. “The seat numbers for tomorrow’s exam are here, everyone has to remember it clearly, don’t go to the wrong room. A special reminder to the students in the last exam room, even if you don’t know how to do it, hand in the paper in advance is also not allowed.”

Having said that, he took a quick glance at the last two rows. “Several of you hand over the self-criticism paper when you finish writing it.”

Chi Wang put down his pen, tore off the two pages that were filled with letters, placed them on top of each other before delivering them to the front. Gu Anjiu and Lin Yan’s self-criticism was hidden below, they continued to pass forward.

The classmates in the process of passing the paper to the front were all holding their breath while shaking with laughter.

Li Guoqing wasn’t aware of this and said, “Everyone should have known that there is a new student in our class. Su Lian, come up and introduce yourself.”

Annoyed by such a public introduction, Su Lian reluctantly stood up amidst the crowd’s curious gaze, walked to the podium, pinched the chalk and wrote his name.

The characters were perfect with slim yet sturdy strokes, and it was as good-looking as the person who wrote it.

The introduction was succinct. “I’m Su Lian.”

“Anything else?” Li Guoqing asked.

Su Lian shook his head. “No.”

Li Guoqing snorted and said vaguely, “Okay, go back to your seat.”

Leaning against the podium, Li Guoqing looked down at the self-criticism that was handed over. His face turned red to blue, and gradually became black.

In the end, he couldn’t hold back. “Chi Wang, come over and read what you wrote to everyone.”

Su Lian paused from writing, thinking to himself, the seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy has the thinnest skin, reading the self-criticism in public is somewhat humiliating.

Then, he heard Chi Wang respond with joy. “No problem.”

He thought too much. What’s wrong with this person, so shameless.

“Jack Ma once said those who succeed can only go on their own way. Hence, on Friday night, I made a careful consideration, not only skipping the evening self-study but also escaping from the domority. For school life, this kind of behavior is wrong and should be punished. However, standing on the boundless path of life, this is the correct decision, and it’s also the feedback of my active inquiry about my life plan. Opening the Night Internet Cafe has allowed me to create a new era of Internet cafes…”

Su Lian closed his eyes, you still f*cking think about promoting at a time like this, really convinced.

The whole class was already laughing, all of them tried to control their cramped facial features, not daring to be too impudent.

Lin Yan covered his face and gave a thumb up to the impassioned idol on the podium.

“Master Wang is awesome, as soon as this famous quote is said, Old Li feels like he is about to pass out.”

“Not listening to the details of the content, he still has the style of a good family background, hahaha.”

“To be honest, I think he can speak during the flag raising ceremony.”

“So, has anyone been to that Internet cafe? Let’s make an appointment after the exam?”

Li Guoqing grabbed the self-criticism, and because he used too much force, the paper was torn apart. “Who asked you to promote the Internet cafe?”

“Didn’t you tell me to read it out?” Chi Wang looked at him calmly and raised the other part of the paper. “I just read the beginning, do you want me to continue?”

If he listened further, he might have a heart attack on the spot, and dialing 120 would come to be handy.

As the bell rang, Li Guoqing waved his hand impatiently. “Get out of here! Time to go home and go back to your dormitory.”

The classroom became noisy in an instant, everyone gathered in front of the blackboard to check the exam room, which was crowded.

Su Lian lowered his head, packing his things, turned to look at his deskmate, who was as steady as Mount Tai. “You don’t look at the exam room?”

“There’s nothing to see, the last room as always.” Chi Wang shrugged nonchalantly and asked, “Aren’t you going to take a look?”

Sure enough, Gu Anjiu used to said the other party was the campus male god with excellent grade was also a bullsh*t.

There were too many dissimilarities in these past two days. Su Lian had already become numb, he learned from the other party and said, “I just transferred without a grade. There’s nothing to see, the last room as always.”

Chi Wang glanced at him thoughtfully and groaned. “Don’t stress the word just transferred.”

This person was doing it deliberately, wasn’t he just scolding him for having a poor grade?

Su Lian was too lazy to bother with the other person, he zipped the schoolbag, put it on his shoulder, grabbed the disgusting thermos cup, and left.

Back in the dormitory, he put down his schoolbag, went to the bathroom to clean the blender.

As soon as the water turned on, flowing into the blender, a familiar voice came from the door.

Su Lian stuck half of his head out while lifting his brows. “Roommates, what a coincidence?”

Gu Anjiu and Li Yan, who were hooking up each other’s shoulders, instantly froze in a place. “No way, you share the same room with us?”

“If you don’t go into the wrong room.” Su Lian withdrew back, bowed his head to wipe off the water on the blender carefully.

There was a long silence at the door.

This before and after coincidence was like being targeted.

“What, what a coincidence.” The little stutter said slowly.

Su Lian stuck his head out again, and found another person standing behind Lin Yan, it’s the boy in the next desk, with rounded eyes, looking thin and weak.

All the roommates were here.

“What should I say, it’s like premeditated.”

Gu Anjiu lowered his voice, stopping Chi Wang, who was about to enter the room on the opposite side. “Master Wang, I can’t sleep in the same room as him. I just offended someone because of a small note, and I think he might assassinate me in the middle of the night.”

Chi Wang turned back, shook the key ring in his hand, and said with a serious manner. “Then apologize to him.”

“I…I’m not in your position, he has poisoned you. Why aren’t you killing him?” Gu Anjiu straightened up his neck, his face flushed. “Anyway, accepting death rather than being humiliated. I will not open my mouth to apologize, I can’t lower my noble head.”

Lin Yan stretched out his hand, poking Gu Anjiu’s chin, humiliating him without mercy. “Is it because there is too much meat?”

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“Why did you attack me if there aren’t any disagreements? And you don’t even take this opportunity to get rid of him. After he assassinates me, you will be the next one.” Gu Anjiu couldn’t help kicking him.

“Don’t, don’t, don’t kick Brother Yan.” The little stutter’s eyes widened as he defended, yet he was patted on the head.

Gu Anjiu said with a sullen face. “Little monkey, don’t rush to feel sorry for your Brother Yan, your Brother Xiao Jiu is about to die soon.”

There was a lot of whispering outside, Su Lian washed his hands and came out. Leaning against the door, he asked calmly, “Have you discussed how to teach me a lesson?”

The tone was straightforward and beyond everyone’s expectations.

Gu Anjiu took a step, raised his chin, and said with a trembling voice, “Let’s be frank, fight. Either you beat me, then take a break, so that I don’t have to be afraid every day and night. Or I’m lucky enough to beat you, and you come to admit defeat, clearing up the previous matter between us.”

“Coward.” Chi Wang smacked the back of his head and said ridiculously, “What is this, saying the most gutless words with the most arrogant expression.”

Someone passed by the door quickly as if wanting to watch the fun.

Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming a deadlock, Lin Yan smoothed things over. “Brother, I’m sorry. Xiao Jiu just has a loose tongue without bad intentions. Don’t take it to heart.”

Su Lian raised his eyes and said unhurriedly, “I’ve already taken it to heart. What should I do?”

He spoke leisurely, his voice didn’t waver but exuded an uncountable chill.

“Then tell me whether you want to kill or cut off the flesh, you can do whatever you want.”

Gu Anjiu continued to lift his chin, showing bravado. However, his voice was getting lower, the disguise aura gradually disappeared.

Su Lian twisted his fingers. “I know you have gathered exact details about me. Besides, fighting is useless. I always feel you’re saying I’m good at fighting and it’s like bullying you.”

Gu Anjiu’s eyes brightened, he quickly seized the opportunity to be modest. “Brother Lain is very impressive. So, I will act as the host and invite you to a meal? Maybe three times? Or five times?”

Without interruption, it’s estimated that this person might count until 81.

“There is no need for the meal.” Su Lian glanced to the side, quietly threw a trap. “Chi Wang is your boss, right? It’s better for him to solve our grievances alone.”

Chi Wang raised his brows slightly while standing against the door of room 404. “Already involving me in this, yet still want to settle the account with me? You say first, how to settle this.”

“Make a bet, bet on the current exam’s result.”

Hearing this, Lin Yan couldn’t help laughing. “Except for the little monkey who had a good result, our results are equally bad. Are you planning on opening a double color ball lottery?”

“I, I can, take, take a part in the bet.” The little stutter popped his head and volunteered.

Su Lian’s gazes stared straight at Chi Wang, there was a hint of provocation in his eyes. “Bet with him only.”

Gu Anjiu rolled his eyes, and suggested cunningly, “In that case, you two compete in Chinese, Master Wang’s Chinese isn’t bad, he has a better chance of winning.”

After speaking, he almost slapped himself on the face. There wasn’t anyone guarding the door, how could he have a loose tongue and speak out the truth?

“Chinese, math, and English, I’ll take the subject with the lowest grade to bet against Chi Wang.” Su Lian said lightly, seemed like he had taken a large step.

Arrogant, very arrogant.

Gu Anjiu heard Su Lian’s grade had always been at the bottom in the past. He took advantage of this and said confidently, “This isn’t bad, I think it’s fair.”

“Okay, let’s bet.” Chi Wang was interested in this loser vs loser game. He crossed his arms and asked, “So, what’s the bet?”

Su Lian blinked slowly, pressing down the corner of his mouth that was about to raise. His expression was indifferent.

“The loser will be the sport leader of Class 6 for a month.”

“Standing in the front row, the kind of posture that is quite standard.”

1T/N: Wolf Extinction is an internet slang of an upgraded version of “ruthless people”, which means more ruthless and also violent.