Chapter 10: A Scumbag Through and Through
However, Nan Yu certainly wouldn’t do something as blatant as bringing the plant openly to school. The existence of the Nianshen Cao had to remain hidden; otherwise, given the Nan family’s current strength, to put it bluntly, they truly couldn’t protect such a treasure.
In his previous life, Nan Yu had also kept the Nianshen Cao a closely guarded secret. He only had the confidence to reveal it after becoming a High-Level Jingshenli Zhe, when he possessed the status and power to defend it.
But it was precisely after that revelation that Bai Zhouyun and Yun Feiyu had latched onto him. Yun Feiyu, in particular, knew he would likely remain a Low-Level Jingshenli Zhe for the rest of his life, but with the Nianshen Cao, things were different. He could use the plant to climb step-by-step until he eventually became a High-Level Jingshenli Zhe himself!
Nan Yu thought back to how, after he had handed the Nianshen Cao over to Yun Feiyu in his past life, the plant had withered day by day. It was obvious that Yun Feiyu had overused it. Thinking of it now made Nan Yu’s heart ache; after all, all things have spirits, especially a Nianshen Cao that grew by absorbing mental power. Who was to say that after several hundred years of nurturing, it might not develop its own consciousness?
Of course, this was merely a conjecture with no practical evidence, but the memory of the plant looking so limp and lifeless in Yun Feiyu’s hands truly pained him.
Yet, back then, he had given it to Yun Feiyu for his advancement, so he couldn’t very well take it back over such issues. For some reason, the more Nan Yu thought about it now, the angrier he became.
Nan Yu took a deep breath, forcing himself to stop ruminating. He was afraid that the anger he had managed to suppress would explode all at once; losing his composure in a crowded place would be problematic.
After all, the Bai family was currently seen as a respectable family by most. Old Man Bai’s reputation was simply too good; even if Bai Zhouyun had tarnished it slightly, people wouldn’t tolerate Nan Yu bullying a junior of the Bai family.
For the sake of the Nan family and their collective future, Nan Yu knew when to endure.
Leaving with Li Liandong and taking the aircraft—leaving Bai Zhouyun stranded there—might have been a bit impulsive, but he actually had a justifiable reason.
For instance, Bai Zhouyun had hugged Yun Feiyu right in front of everyone. Wasn’t it only natural for Nan Yu to be angry? If he hadn’t been angry, that would have been the real red flag.
Therefore, the Bai family certainly wouldn’t suspect his current feelings.
Nan Yu exhaled slowly, his gaze returning to the Nianshen Cao in its miniature flowerpot. “Sigh… at the end of the day, I still need a way to keep you with me without being discovered. But… I can’t just skip school.”
Staying home indefinitely would require a legitimate excuse, and he would eventually have to spend time catching up on missed coursework. After all, the academy he attended was the Capital Star Royal Military Academy, where only the elite of the elite were admitted.
Of course, there were exceptions for those whose families were prominent figures on the Capital Star, such as Bai Zhouyun and others who hadn’t reached the rank of High-Level Yineng Zhe by the required age but were still allowed to advance.
After much consideration, Nan Yu decided to keep the Nianshen Cao inside his space button for safety, taking it out to cultivate whenever he was alone.
He wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt the little fellow seemed to really enjoy his mental power. It appeared more vibrant whenever it was absorbing his energy.
Meanwhile, after Bai Zhouyun contacted his family, an aircraft arrived shortly.
The person on the aircraft was, naturally, the Bai family butler.
“Young Master? Why are you here alone? Didn’t you say you were accompanying Nan Yu?”
Bai Zhouyun let out a cold snort. He was furious, but he couldn’t speak ill of Nan Yu. He knew perfectly well why Nan Yu had left in a rage. If he claimed Nan Yu was in the wrong now…
His elders would surely visit the Nan family to inquire about the situation. If that happened, Nan Yu would definitely bring up the incident, and wouldn’t he be the one left embarrassed?
Seeing him remain silent, the butler understood the gist of it. If it were someone else’s fault, the Young Master would have been the first to complain; his silent brooding suggested he was the one in the wrong.
It seemed he must have done something to provoke Nan Yu’s anger.
However, the butler had never seen Nan Yu get so angry that he would simply abandon Bai Zhouyun. Was the situation that severe this time?
The butler’s gaze fell upon the two brothers who had boarded the aircraft with Bai Zhouyun.
Yun Feijiao and Yun Feiyu. The butler was quite familiar with them, as they usually hung around the Young Master and Nan Yu. But it seemed they hadn’t made an appointment to be here together this time?
So it was a chance encounter?
Had some misunderstanding occurred during that interval?
The butler thought about the subtle, ambiguous tension between Bai Zhouyun and Yun Feiyu. Although neither had “awakened” to it yet, they would understand sooner or later.
However, if Bai Zhouyun wanted to be with Yun Feiyu—a person whose mental power talent was so poor he likely could never become a Middle-Level Jingshenli Zhe—the entire Bai family would probably disapprove.
Discarding someone as excellent as Nan Yu for this…
The butler’s gaze lingered on Yun Feiyu for a moment before he looked away with a trace of disdain.
“Young Master, shall we drop off the two Masters Yun first?”
Bai Zhouyun paused, only now remembering that Yun Feiyu and his brother were on board. He nodded casually. “Yeah, drop them off first.”
Yun Feiyu and Yun Feijiao sat to the side.
“Thank you, Zhouyun. Otherwise, we would have had to wait here for a very long time…”
Hearing his cheerful thanks, Bai Zhouyun’s mood improved. Yun Feiyu’s joy was somewhat infectious.
“It’s nothing. Just a small favor.”
Comparing him to Yun Feiyu, why was Nan Yu so petty? Hadn’t everything been fine before? Nan Yu used to support whoever he was friends with—especially Yun Feiyu. Weren’t the two of them on good terms?
And besides, wasn’t that hug just an accident? Yun Feiyu himself didn’t feel offended, yet Nan Yu was the one making a scene.
The more Bai Zhouyun thought about it, the more he felt he wasn’t at fault. Nan Yu was simply being too small-minded, throwing a tantrum over such a minor misunderstanding. It was a complete lack of respect.
In any case, Bai Zhouyun had decided: he absolutely would not take the initiative to go and apologize.
Nan Yu liked him so much that after some time had passed, the boy would surely come looking for him. This had happened before—once when Nan Yu was angry and they were in a cold war, hadn’t Nan Yu eventually been the one who couldn’t hold out and came to find him?
Therefore, he wasn’t the one who needed to be anxious.
Translator’s Note: Ugh, Bai Zhouyun is truly the definition of a “scumbag” (Zha Nan). He’s so delusional! He thinks Nan Yu is “petty” for being upset about him hugging another guy. And the butler’s reaction is so telling—even the staff can see how much of a downgrade Yun Feiyu is compared to our Nan Yu. For those wondering, “Zha Nan” (渣男) literally means “Dregs Man” or “Trash Man,” used for men who are unfaithful or manipulative!
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