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Date: October 7
"Uh, aren't Koreans supposed to be very polite?" After the young man approached and made such a remark, Yang Xiaoyou casually spoke to Chen Hao beside her, completely ignoring the young man.
"You know it's true, and every ethnicity has its share of bad apples," Chen Hao replied in a calm tone. The two of them didn't even glance at the victim as they continued their conversation, displaying a strange sense of camaraderie.
Although they didn't directly insult anyone, their dialogue was even more hurtful. "You guys! Hmph!" The young man’s face twisted with anger, as if he had been struck at a sensitive spot. However, perhaps because he was still on foreign soil, his anger left him momentarily at a loss for words; he merely snorted disdainfully.
"Hey, don't take it too seriously. This fellow has always been like this. Compared to other instructors in the Association, he's not that bad," said the beautiful receptionist in a local dialect to Yang Xiaoyou and her companions, playfully winking afterward.
It was clear that she wasn't particularly fond of the young man who had intruded.
"Miss, what are you saying?" Although Chen Hao could communicate in Chinese now, it was still difficult for their foreign friend to understand the dialect. Seeing the three of them whispering among themselves, he couldn't help but ask the woman.
"Mr. Park, I'm explaining things to you. Additionally, according to the Director's regulations, these two guests cannot be excluded if they wish to tour," the woman named Shi turned around and spoke casually. In this regard, she was much better than those girls beside her who were fawning over Mr. Park.
"Well then, let them in. By the way, Shi, are you free tonight? I wonder if I have the honor of having dinner with you." Perhaps due to the imposing nature of the term "Director," Mr. Park looked at Yang Xiaoyou and Chen Hao with disdain before turning back to smile gently at the woman.
This behavior finally made Yang Xiaoyou understand why he had targeted them for no reason; it seemed that Chen Hao had posed a threat to him.
"Sorry, I have plans tonight. Now, I need to take them for training and a tour. Excuse me for a moment; please follow Liu," the woman replied firmly yet politely before gesturing for Yang Xiaoyou and her companions to proceed. Meanwhile, Mr. Park's expression darkened further as he watched them.
"Damn, good looks can easily attract hatred but also make things easier," Yang Xiaoyou thought as she observed the woman laughing with Chen Hao.
After changing shoes with the woman named Ye Shi, they followed her into the Dojo.
One couldn't help but admire how Jinlong managed to maintain such a scale; its internal facilities and organizational structure were quite impressive. The space was divided into two main areas: the Basic Area for beginners and an advanced section for those with some foundation.
Despite the large number of students, the instructor-to-student ratio was commendable—each instructor typically handled no more than ten students. The high-quality wooden flooring reflected the establishment's prestige.
The Dojo was divided into large training areas, each occupied by groups of students engaged in practice. There were no barriers between groups; only white lines on the floor distinguished them, making it convenient while allowing for easy comparison between each group’s performance.
Because of this, the training here is quite expensive.
"That fellow over there is an instructor from the Basic Area, and he's considered the least likable one. If your friend hasn't had any training before, they probably went through the Basic Area. Let's head over there; it will also give you a chance to see how others are training," the woman said as she led Yang Xiaoyou and the others in a specific direction.
Along the way, besides Yang Xiaoyou and their companion, there were many other visitors. It was clear that some of the things Instructor Pu said were worth pondering.
Perhaps the enrollment at the Gym was nearing capacity, but it didn't mean they would stop accepting new members; they would likely find ways to expand instead.
"Aside from that annoying fellow, the environment here is indeed quite good, and there’s plenty of time for one-on-one instruction from the instructors." Yang Xiaoyou observed that in front of a Machinery Clash Invitation instructor, there were fewer than ten students, and with hands-on demonstrations, Yang Xiaoyou felt satisfied and nodded.
Even if it wasn't perfect, practical skills in combat were enough for basic self-defense.
"You seem pretty relaxed about this, huh? What if that fellow just now gives Menglu a hard time during hands-on training?" Chen Hao playfully tapped Yang Xiaoyou on the head.
"Uh, I'll just kill him," Yang Xiaoyou finally reacted to why Chen Hao had come over.
Having spent too much time with Qi Menglu, he almost forgot she was a girl. When they played around together, he hardly paid attention to it.
However, no matter what, Qi Menglu was undoubtedly a troublemaker. Although her skills couldn't compare to those from Yuying Middle School, she was still perfectly suited to her current physique, especially with those stunning looks that could drive any man crazy, making her stand out among others.
This aspect definitely required caution; no wonder Chen Hao sometimes acted carelessly. Although he didn't want to admit it, it seemed he was right this time.
"Oh? You’re being surprisingly bold today; if only your enunciation were better," Chen Hao teased. If he knew that Yang Xiaoyou was serious about his words, he probably wouldn't be laughing anymore.
"By the way, is your friend a girl? You really don't need to worry too much about that. We take great care of every student; she can choose whether she wants a male or female coach. We prioritize accommodating students who prefer female instructors; we have professional female coaches here," Ye Shi chimed in with a smile, feeling somewhat proud.
Although she didn't like Instructor Pu's style, she still felt a sense of belonging to Golden Dragon Dojo; at least the pay was good.
"That's quite considerate. By the way, your Dojo Master is an officially recognized Black Belt Seventh Dan, right? Is he currently at the Association?" After hearing this response, Chen Hao showed a hint of surprise. Although Instructor Park had an arrogant demeanor, the Association generally upheld customer satisfaction.
"I'm not sure if he's around now, but every weekend he conducts special classes and demonstrations. He visits each group without any airs of being a master," Ye Shi replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Chen Hao and Yang Xiaoyou exchanged glances and understood each other's thoughts. Aside from that initial instructor named Pu, this Association seemed quite good; Qi Menglu learning here didn’t seem like an issue at all.
At that moment, a graceful figure in white suddenly emerged from behind Yang Xiaoyou and kicked him hard.
Having just exchanged a few words with Chen Hao, Yang Xiaoyou was caught off guard but instinctively sidestepped to avoid the kick. He quickly countered by grabbing the assailant's arm and twisting it behind her back, pulling her in front of him in one fluid motion, making it seem remarkably natural.
"Reading? Do I have such a grudge against you?" he said, looking at the playful ponytail of the girl before him. The familiar fragrance wafted through the air, causing Yang Xiaoyou to roll his eyes. While his left hand held her arm in place, his right hand reached out to pinch her cheek.
Inhaling that familiar scent, Yang Xiaoyou felt a sense of calm wash over him; it reminded him of the time spent with his parents.
"You're such a troublemaker! Let me go, you jerk!" Qi Menglu protested, flailing her free hand in resistance. Her voice became adorably silly as Yang Xiaoyou pinched her cheek, making her look quite cute.
With Qi Menglu's appearance, all eyes nearby were instantly drawn to them. Although Ye Shi was also beautiful, she was overshadowed in that moment.
"Don't bother learning that useless stuff. You've been at it for over half a month and still can't beat me. Sigh," Yang Xiaoyou said with a smile as he released her.
However, before Qi Menglu could respond, a voice came from behind him. "Useless? Then what do you think is useful?"
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