Chapter 216 - 72: Exposed

The Xue Family is not something ordinary families can afford to offend. With the discussion about Xue Huiyi on the decline, they have brought up Su Xiaocai.

"Why don’t we see the new generation War God?" The voice was playful, as if they had issues with the title.

"Let’s not mention it, be careful of eavesdroppers."

The people chatting here glanced at Ji Heng’s group on the other side of the training ground.

A few students stood at the edge of their area, occasionally glancing over wistfully, with a strong desire to join.

If overheard, it might lead to an argument.

Ji Heng’s group is too popular, like returning champions fresh from winning awards.

Unfortunately, they’re exclusive; many have tried to join but failed.

Someone puckered their lips, "No idea which fool came up with the title. Previously, Su bravely stepped up to clear the rumors, but didn’t stop the exaggerations—what a double standard."

"Why would you dispel something good? Would you?"

Su Xiaocai had no idea her ’new generation War God’ nickname was being discussed by others.

Even if she knew, she wouldn’t care—arguing over a nickname is too foolish.

Can’t imagine a nickname leading to any interesting outcome.

If it could reach new heights, Su Xiaocai wouldn’t mind trying it out, as she loves new experiences.

"By the way, did you notice Ji Heng’s team’s training equipment?"

"Yes, I saw it. Why remind me?"

"Jealousy made me ferment, I turned sour."

"I want one too. Could I squeeze in like Senior Wu Feiyang to be a training buddy?"

Ji Heng’s group mainly refuses others because of this.

There’s not enough training equipment to go around, and if more people squeeze in, the training effectiveness would be reduced.

And then there’s Wu Feiyang, shameless to the extreme, freeloading like it’s justified.

Wu Qingqing and Hu Ping took turns mocking him, sarcastically, yet couldn’t drive him away.

He seemed deaf to it. Anyway, the instructors didn’t care as long as he stuck to the routine (training ground, dining hall, dormitory) and didn’t roam around—who had time to deal with him?

He leveraged his cousin’s identity to forcibly become a member of Ji Heng’s group.

Wu Feiyang played happily.

His teammates sighed, practicing beside him, casting wistful glances his way.

They didn’t lament Wu Feiyang’s departure, only sighed seeing they had no familial ties to Ji Heng’s group.

Not even the qualification to queue, merely watching Ji Heng’s team play.

Playing for half a day, they felt their skills widening the gap.

So frustrating!

Soon, groups from other schools, the ’life and death friends’, came over asking Ji Heng if they could join the team.

Real training indeed sharpens skills; they felt ordinary training brought no improvement.

Knowing Ji Heng had a better training model, they tried their luck to join.

Ji Heng uniformly replied: No.

Moreover, the equipment belonged to Su Xiaocai, and required her consent.

Ji Heng and others happened to be resting, lazily letting themselves unwind, sitting on the ground.

Junhui Junya had anticipated Ji Heng’s response; they just asked casually about joining.

The main intention was to formally thank Su Xiaocai and get her contact details, hoping to invite her for a meal some day.

Unable to find Su Xiaocai, they refused to leave, "You all never mentioned anything about Su Xiaocai? On the way, I heard students from your school discussing her feats with exaggerated elements."

"My master doesn’t want unwanted attention on her, don’t bother." Wu Qingqing dismissively disregarded those who knew nothing yet loved gossip.

Captain Feng Feng Huai misunderstood Wu Qingqing’s words about Su Xiaocai not wanting attention, thinking she feared it.

"Boss Su is socially anxious?"

Liu Xun worriedly said, "You’d better get your eyesight checked at the school clinic."

Liu Xun had firsthand experience of Su Xiaocai’s social skills—as far as social anxiety goes, no one could be deemed socially adept.

"My eyesight is fine, Xiao Xun, don’t worry about me. I learned from others that Boss Su doesn’t participate in club activities or organize events. Isn’t this social anxiety?" Feng Huai subconsciously associated socially active people with those who love lively environments, like group activities and parties.

Many he knew who were socially adept were indeed like this.

On this point, Liu Xun had a say, "Nonsense, do the men and women under the banyan tree join those activities to prove their social prowess? Those attending events all the time are just networking, not genuinely engaging."

The socially adept under the banyan tree wouldn’t chat with ulterior motives, yet could smoothly get details like the color of your underwear if it’s red.