Chapter 620: I Want to Walk with Cheng Yuan

Chapter 620: Chapter 620: I Want to Walk with Cheng Yuan

The excitement on Ji Tingting’s face vanished in an instant, her face turning deathly pale!

Meanwhile, Shen Man, who was standing to the side, couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! Tang Jun, you’ve successfully made me laugh! If you really could make it to the finals, what would it matter if I, Shen Man, agreed to your proposal? But that’s absolutely impossible! You have no idea what kind of opponents you’re up against! Don’t think you’re so great just because you’ve studied Sanda for a few years. You haven’t even stepped through the true gates of the Martial Dao."

Cheng Yuan didn’t laugh, but his assessment was the same as Shen Man’s. Tang Jun wasn’t even a Grandmaster; he had barely touched the threshold of Huajin.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Tang Jun was a supreme expert.

But in the eyes of a true expert, Tang Jun was a complete amateur who hadn’t even gotten his foot in the door.

Shen Man’s words made Tang Jun’s face flush with anger and embarrassment. He stiffened his neck and said, "Manman, I’m taking this seriously! If I really make it to the finals, you can’t refuse me anymore!"

"A deal’s a deal! But if you don’t make it to the finals, you’re not allowed to bother me ever again. Can you do that?"

"I..."

"What? Scared now? Heh... You don’t even have that much courage, and you still want to pursue me, Shen Man?"

"Fine! A deal’s a deal!"

Soon, the high-speed train arrived at Lin City.

Tang Jun had arranged for someone to meet them at the station. Feigning enthusiasm, he extended an invitation, "Mr. Cheng, how are you getting to Linhai Town? My driver is already here. Would you like a ride?"

Cheng Yuan gave a slight wave of his hand. "Thank you for the kind offer, Mr. Tang, but I don’t want to trouble you. I’ll just take the bus."

’This Cheng guy knows his place. I’ll let him off the hook this time.’

Tang Jun turned to Shen Man and Ji Tingting with a beaming smile. "Manman, Tingting, my car is parked at exit two. This way."

Ji Tingting subconsciously started to nod, but Shen Man unhesitatingly refused Tang Jun’s offer. "I haven’t taken the bus in a long time. I think I’ll go with Mr. Cheng."

Tang Jun almost choked!

’What’s so great about this damned pretty boy?’

’Why would Manman rather take the bus with him than ride in my Rolls-Royce?’

Tang Jun struggled to suppress his anger, forcing a smile. "You have a point, Manman. I haven’t taken the bus in ages either. I’ll experience it with you."

Just like that, the group walked out of the station and found the bus stop.

After waiting for about ten minutes, the bus arrived.

Shen Man was the first one on, and she keenly spotted two adjacent seats in the back.

She quickly rushed over, took the aisle seat, and firmly occupied the spot.

Tang Jun boarded second and strode to Shen Man’s side, saying with a grin, "Manman, take the inside seat."

Unfortunately for him, Shen Man didn’t give him the time of day. "Get lost! I don’t like people sitting next to me!" she said coldly.

However, when she saw Cheng Yuan get on the bus, she waved enthusiastically. "Cheng Yuan, there’s a seat over here! Hurry!"

Tang Jun nearly ground his teeth to dust!

’What’s so great about this guy, Cheng? Isn’t it just his face?’

’I’m not ugly!’

’Why won’t Shen Man give me a chance?’

Tang Jun glared coldly at Cheng Yuan. ’If Cheng Yuan actually dares to sit next to Shen Man, I’ll make sure he arrives in Linhai alive, but doesn’t leave that way!’

Not wanting to get involved in any messy romantic drama, Cheng Yuan smiled and said, "I prefer sitting at the front. Tingting, you can go sit with Miss Shen."

With that, Cheng Yuan looked at a young man in a seat up front. "Excuse me, may I get past?"

The young man moved his legs, and Cheng Yuan sat down in the window seat.

Shen Man was about to die of frustration!

’This Cheng Yuan... is he really that much of a coward?’

’Does he really need to be so afraid of Tang Jun?’

Hmph!

’Fine! If you won’t come to me, then I’ll just have to go to you!’

With a swish, Shen Man shot to her feet. She strode over to the young man next to Cheng Yuan and said in a sweet voice, "Hey handsome, would you mind trading seats with me? I want to sit with my boyfriend."

"No need to trade. I’m getting off at the next stop. Go ahead and take the seat, miss."

The young man stood up with a smile.

In the back, Tang Jun was practically going insane with rage!

’Damn it!’

’Isn’t Shen Man supposed to be incredibly haughty?’

’Isn’t she the proud princess of the Shen Family?’

’How could she be so proactive as to ask someone to switch seats just for a man?’

But Tang Jun was filled with a rage he had no way to vent.

Just as Tang Jun was about to explode, a soft, sweet voice reached his ear. "Brother Tang, don’t just stand there. Come have a seat."

Tang Jun barely managed to suppress his fury. He gave Ji Tingting a slight nod and sat down beside her.

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted over, instantly invigorating Tang Jun. He subconsciously turned to look at Ji Tingting and noticed for the first time that her looks were on par with Shen Man’s. Plus, she seemed younger and more vibrant.

"Tingting, how many boyfriends have you had?"

"I’ve never had a boyfriend."

’So she’s still a virgin!’

’Since I can’t get Shen Man for now, I might as well have some fun with this Ji Tingting!’

"Tingting, is this your first time in Linhai Town? Your big brother here will be your guide later."

"Thank you, Brother Tang."

...

Tang Jun and Ji Tingting were chatting animatedly, but things were a bit awkward between Cheng Yuan and Shen Man.

The whole time, Shen Man chattered away while Cheng Yuan only offered an occasional "Oh" or "Mm" in response.

「Half an hour later.」

The bus finally arrived at Linhai Town.

While on the bus, Tang Jun had messaged a few friends, who were now waiting for them at the bus stop.

Every one of these friends was driving a luxury car; the cheapest among them was a Porsche.

"Brother Tang! Why are you taking the bus? Lost your taste for the Rolls-Royce?"

Tang Jun smiled faintly. "You can’t have a feast every day. Having some plain rice and vegetables once in a while is a nice change of pace. But a bus is still a bus. It’s definitely not as comfortable as a Rolls-Royce."

’Don’t get cocky, kid. Shen Man is just tired of her usual lavish lifestyle and wants to try something simple for a change. Don’t think this means you can just marry up and become some gigolo!’

Cheng Yuan understood the hidden meaning in Tang Jun’s words, but he couldn’t be bothered to argue. His realm and status were beyond what a spoiled brat like Tang Jun could possibly imagine.

As for Shen Man, he just saw her as passing scenery—pleasant to look at once in a while, but nothing more.

Not wanting to get mixed up with these young masters, Cheng Yuan decisively took his leave. "Mr. Tang, Miss Shen, since your friends are here, we’ll be on our way. Have a good time."

Tang Jun nodded in satisfaction. It seemed Cheng Yuan had gotten his message.

Tang Jun turned to Shen Man with a beaming smile. "Manman, which car would you like to take?"

Shen Man glanced at his cronies’ cars and said flatly, "Tang Jun, you go ahead and take one of their cars. I want to walk with Cheng Yuan and check out the market in Linhai Town."

With that, Shen Man left Tang Jun standing there, strode after Cheng Yuan, and chided, "Cheng Yuan, why are you walking so fast? Wait for me!"

Tang Jun’s face instantly turned as black as ink. His gaze toward Cheng Yuan was filled with undisguised killing intent!