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Chapter Six Hundred and Five: Using Public Office for Private Gain
"This is ridiculous." As the crowd arrived at the basketball court, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but feel an urge to facepalm at the standoff before him.
The class representative who had spread the word was indeed absent; it was students from Huangpu Military Academy and East China Jiaotong University who were confronting each other on the court.
However, the cause of this confrontation was completely misunderstood by Yang Xiaoyou.
From the discussions nearby, it became clear that a group of students from Huangpu Military Academy had occupied the court first, only for a group from East China Jiaotong University to attempt to take it back.
This led to a preconceived notion in Yang Xiaoyou's mind, as well as in the minds of everyone who had heard the call for help.
After all, based on regular training sessions, it was evident that Huangpu Military Academy had superior physical fitness and military training compared to East China Jiaotong University.
Even the average level of students from the Art Academy was relatively stronger than that of the "weak scholars" from East China Jiaotong University, though this was often not apparent due to the higher proportion of female students at the Art Academy.
Now that he was on-site, Yang Xiaoyou found himself in a situation that was completely opposite to his initial thoughts, causing him to roll his eyes.
Undoubtedly, his initial suspicions could be dismissed; unless there were hidden individuals among the East China Jiaotong University students inciting this conflict.
However, such a possibility seemed much lower. According to information received from military sources, bringing in people from East China Jiaotong University and the Art Academy as cover was entirely spontaneous—unless it was an incredible coincidence.
Moreover, it appeared that both sides had initially been restrained until a few troublemakers from the Art Academy joined in, which triggered a surge of male hormones in both groups, transforming their demeanor into one of aggressive courtship.
Aside from the onlookers, the two opposing groups also showed that those from East China Jiaotong University appeared more robust.
The overall quality of Huangpu Military Academy is formidable, but among East China Jiaotong University, there are some outstanding fellows who can easily surpass their average students.
For instance, Zhao Xinglong can dominate most students from Huangpu Military Academy. Currently, he stands near that group of fellows. Although he doesn’t seem to be directly involved, he appears to be quite familiar with those fellows competing for territory. Birds of a feather flock together, and judging by their physique, it’s not hard to deduce that these students from East China Jiaotong University are likely members or enthusiasts of the Martial Arts Club.
It’s probably only such fellows who would dare to provoke the students from Huangpu Military Academy.
“Humph, so it turns out we’re being bullied here. Let’s go, I don’t want to watch anymore.” At that moment, under a wave of cold air, the crowd instinctively parted, and Qi Menglu emerged, approaching Yang Xiaoyou to complain.
Feng Lin stood quietly behind them, her face devoid of any emotional fluctuations. After she appeared, the surrounding students felt an involuntary urge to step back a few paces, as if they didn’t dare to disturb the scene. Even the three in Yang Xiaoyou's dormitory were no exception; a blank space formed around her.
It seemed someone had been trying to persuade Menglu, which made her feel angry and eager to help her classmates. However, she never expected it would lead to this outcome.
Undoubtedly, with the allure of these two troublemakers, they would attract enough attention wherever they stood. Menglu’s casual remarks caught the ears of many, significantly dampening the morale of the East China Jiaotong University side. Even Fang Jinke quickly joined in with a few complaints.
“Alright, let’s keep it down,” Yang Xiaoyou said with a bemused smile upon hearing the grumbling from Menglu. She then gently rubbed her cheek and patted her head.
This affectionate gesture instantly drew a lot of attention from those around them, especially as Yang Xiaoyou sensed Wang Chong’s gaze among them, wondering if his mischievous nature could be of any help.
In addition to those fiery gazes, there was also a timid and fearful look mixed in—Zhao Xinglong from earlier.
Originally fully aligned with his schoolmates, he seemed to sense that Yang Xiaoyou wasn’t fond of this kind of scene either. He immediately addressed the leader of the confronting East China Jiaotong University students.
“Brute, let’s call it a day. We’re still in military training; you know those devil instructors will have their thoughts.”
Upon hearing this, the muscular leader was genuinely taken aback.
“Zhao Xinglong, I didn’t see you holding back when you were messing with us at school before. Are you going soft now? What’s so great about Huangpu Military Academy? They can take up such a large space? Trying to please the ladies isn’t done like this; they’re all hypocritical animals. If we establish dominance here, just wait and see how many will throw themselves at us.”
His words were blunt and vulgar, perfectly matching his muscular image. Surprisingly, after he spoke, he managed to provoke a cheer from a group of girls in military uniforms who had somehow made them look fashionable.
"That's right! The handsome guy really nailed it! Tonight, we might just throw ourselves at you, as long as you can handle the instructor and have the stamina for it," those flirtatious girls said, leaving many obedient students from East China Jiaotong University blushing.
However, their actions undeniably reignited the atmosphere.
Seeing those enchanting women, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but think of Liang Wuxuan. Compared to the innate allure of that Demoness, these Art Academy students seemed superficial and lacking depth; there was simply no comparison.
Having grown accustomed to the Demoness's charm, Yang Xiaoyou now felt a sense of aversion towards these overly exaggerated peers.
The Art Academy girls couldn't hide their smugness as they glanced provocatively at Girl and her friends.
Reflecting on how Girl had been tripped up when handing out flyers in the past, it was evident that their outstanding presence had indeed attracted considerable attention among the girls.
Although Feng Lin and Qi Menglu completely overshadowed the others in terms of grace and appearance, there was no doubt that the boys, who were starting to think with their lower halves, found the more 'approachable' Art Academy girls far more enticing than the ethereal Qi Menglu and Feng Lin.
It was like a grading standard: if you looked decent enough, you'd score ten points; otherwise, even if you were as beautiful as a fairy, you'd get zero.
Moreover, Qi Menglu hadn't made any extreme statements; many still believed that her words were merely superficial, just like what that Brute had said.
Of course, Qi Menglu, with her somewhat naive mindset, didn't quite grasp what those girls were trying to convey. She never considered that she would affect anyone else. Ignoring this 'retaliation,' she reached out and pulled Yang Xiaoyou along, wanting to leave before they got led astray.
Due to its school motto, Huangpu Military Academy was relatively restrained. Since the beginning, although there were some people around, no one had joined in the ruckus.
Yet no matter how restrained they tried to be or how excellent their motto was, it couldn't hide the fact that they were still a group of young people—proud young people at that.
After being pushed to the limit, a verbal conflict erupted that could no longer be contained.
Especially when Wang Chong saw the intimate gestures between Yang Xiaoyou and Qi Menglu from the shadows, he couldn't hold back his anger and immediately added fuel to the fire.
Yang Xiaoyou, who was initially ready to leave, paused. Wang Chong had become the target on her list, and it seemed that his anger had been provoked. Perhaps waiting a moment would reveal some flaws or opportunities.
To bring someone to ruin, one must drive them mad; only after losing their rationality can they be caught off guard.
Staying might not guarantee results, but leaving would certainly lead to failure.
"Bad guy?" Feng Lin seemed to catch a glimpse of Yang Xiaoyou's fleeting intention. After glancing at Wang Chong, she made her judgment of 'good person' and 'bad person' once again.
"He is a bad guy, but there are worse people behind him. So wait for the right moment to expose them; don't alarm the snake in the grass." Having grown accustomed to Feng Lin's actions, Yang Xiaoyou quickly laid out her definition and plan to prevent her from drawing her sword again.
Feng Lin blinked her clear eyes at Yang Xiaoyou for a moment. After seeming to digest what Yang Xiaoyou meant, she quietly followed Qi Menglu again, expressionless as she watched Menglu playfully fume without being able to drag her away.
"This is a military camp; a group brawl would definitely have serious consequences. We also don't want to be known as bullies. Now you all draw your lines, and we will take responsibility for everything."
The Brute was indeed quite thick-skinned. After stirring things up enough, he spoke with righteous indignation.
In terms of numbers, the students from East China Jiaotong University had the advantage; however, compared to them, the overall quality of Huangpu Military Academy was significantly stronger.
At this point, what came out of the Brute's mouth twisted into claiming that their side did not want to bully others.
In fact, at this level, both sides found themselves in a difficult position. The conversation turned sour, with neither willing to back down. With a group of Art Academy beauties eager for chaos, it seemed inevitable that a showdown would occur.
At this moment, Brute naturally wanted to play to his strengths. With the few Elites backing him, they were set to take on the task. Regardless of the outcome, they would be fighting for the collective honor of their school, so there was little to lose.
"Hmph, we all know who started this mess. If you draw the line, then we'll draw it too. However, there has to be some incentive; otherwise, it won't work. How about this: if we win, you two beautiful ladies will have to dance with our school during the closing ceremony. As for if you win... well, you can ask for anything you want."
Just as Brute finished speaking, a figure stepped forward from the crowd gathered at Huangpu Military Academy. He let out a cold snort.
It seemed he held considerable authority at Huangpu Military Academy. When he spoke, several fellows who had been preparing to voice their opinions fell silent, including Wang Chong.
Yang Xiaoyou, who had initially planned to observe for a while longer, felt quite displeased. This guy was definitely proposing conditions on behalf of Wang Chong; there was a strong suspicion of collusion here that needed to be reported to the military.
Using public office for personal gain? Such a notion might cross the mind of this so-called "new century model youth."
Two consecutive shots fired.
Chapter Six Hundred and Five: Using Public Office for Personal Gain
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