Chapter 138 - Jealousy (Part II)

After hearing from Su Xin that Chu Qitong had found a boyfriend, my mind fell into complete chaos. By now, I realized just how much I cared for her; it was as if, after that night, she had deeply embedded herself in my heart. I was tense, my soul felt as though it had drifted away, and my mind was filled with nothing but Chu Qitong's beautiful figure.

Afternoon classes ended quickly. Seeing that I was distracted, Su Xin didn't speak to me and headed straight for the girls' dormitory. I hurriedly pulled out my phone and called Li Dabiao.

"Dabiao, where are you right now?" I asked urgently as soon as he answered.

"Huh? I'm in Z City. Didn't I tell you yesterday? I went to the branch office there to handle some business. Boss, what happened? Why do you sound so flustered?" Li Dabiao sensed the shift in my tone and asked with concern.

"Ah? You went to Z City?" I was immediately disappointed. "Forget it, it's nothing. I just wanted you to come pick me up."

"Oh? Is it something important? If so, Boss, I'll call my men right now and have them send a car for you," Li Dabiao said, assuming I had run into serious trouble. "That's it, I'm calling them immediately."

Thinking that the Western restaurant was quite far and it would be a hassle to hail a cab, I nodded. "Fine, have your men come get me. I'll wait at the school gate."

"Understood, Boss. Don't worry, I'll call and urge them right now." After his respectful reply, I hung up.

"Boss? What's up? Are you skipping evening study hall again today?" Zhang Li, who sat in front of me, looked at me with admiration. "Boss, you're the man. Even when you skip, no teacher says a word. Hehe, off to a date with Su Xin, I bet?"

I gave a bitter smile and said to Zhang Li, "Don't talk nonsense. Su Xin went back to the dorms. If she asks where I am during study hall tonight, just tell her I had something to take care of at home, got it?"

"You got it, Boss. Don't worry." Zhang Li gave me a knowing smirk, as if I were involved in some underground operation. It left me speechless, so I tapped his head and scolded with a laugh, "What's with that look? I'm not doing anything shameful."

"Hehe, no, no. You're busy with big things. Don't worry, I won't tell Su Xin,嘿嘿." His eyes clearly betrayed his disbelief, but I had no time to argue. I packed my desk and rushed out of the classroom like a gust of wind.

I jogged to the school gate and checked my watch—it was just past five. I figured Chu Qitong would need time to get ready for her date, so she couldn't have left that early. My heart calmed slightly, and I sat on the lawn to wait for the car. "Little Witch, oh Little Witch, please don't be foolish enough to let some other man take advantage of you just because of me... I... I... damn it!" The more I thought about it, the more agitated I became, and I slammed my fist into the grass. What kind of situation was this? I no longer possessed my usual composure, and even I could smell the overwhelming scent of jealousy on myself.

Soon, the area outside the school became lively as students poured out. Groups of them passed by, heading out for dinner or fun, but I never saw Chu Qitong. Anxious, I called Su Xin, only to be shocked by the answer: Chu Qitong had already left quite a while ago!

Just as I was burning with impatience, a line of black cars appeared on the street in front of the school. Aside from the BMW leading the pack, the other ten or so vehicles were all Hondas. The sheer scale of it stunned me. Who knew the Fourth High School was such a hidden treasure trove? How were there so many wealthy young masters hiding here? When did C City get so many rich people? This long, ten-car motorcade parked at the gate was definitely flashy. I even found myself wondering if I should pull something like this off next time.

"Beep, beep..." As I let my mind wander, a car horn blared. I frowned, annoyed. If you're driving, just drive—why lean on the horn? Does everyone not see how flashy you are?

"Boss! Boss... over here!!" Just as I was feeling disdain, a head popped out of the BMW's driver's side, and the man seemed to be waving at me.

What the hell? Could these really be Li Dabiao's men? I stared at the BMW in disbelief until I confirmed that the man was indeed looking at me. So, they really were his underlings.

Under the envious gazes of the students, I awkwardly jogged over to the BMW and climbed into the passenger seat. The driver was a bald, burly man in a sharp suit and tie; anyone who didn't know better would think he was a gangster. I had seen him before—when I dealt with De Guangqing in the south of the city, Li Dabiao had brought him along.

"You're one of Li Dabiao's men, right?" I glanced at him with some dissatisfaction and said coldly, "What's with this motorcade? Who told you to bring so many cars?"

"Hehe, Boss, Brother Li told me to bring the cars. He said you might have run into a little trouble and told us to come provide support," the man replied respectfully. "This is just one team; the other brothers are already assembled at the company. I can call them over with one phone call."

I couldn't help but laugh at his answer. Li Dabiao was too nervous about me! I never said I was in trouble. I rolled my eyes, waved my hand, and said, "Forget it. No need to call anyone else. Drive to the Fancy Years Western Restaurant!"

"The Western restaurant? Aren't we going to a fight?" The bald man looked shocked, and I immediately gave him a light rap on the head. "A fight? What fight? Just drive!"

"Oh, oh, right." He looked at me with a wronged expression and hurriedly started the car. The black BMW and the entire motorcade pulled away. I stared at the trees flashing by, my heart tightening as I clenched my fists. Chu Qitong, you wait for me. You are my woman; no man, damn it, shouldn't even dream of getting his hands on you!

In the car, the bald man excitedly talked to me about the recent development of Li Dabiao's Sky Eagle Company. I nodded. "Mhm, Li Dabiao has indeed been performing well lately. You've all worked hard. By the way, what about De Guangqing and his Axe Gang? I asked Li Dabiao to keep an eye on him a few days ago—anything happening?" This man was clearly one of Li Dabiao's most trusted aides, so I knew Li Dabiao would have briefed him.

"Boss, I've had dozens of brothers investigating that quietly. It's strange—the Axe Gang is usually arrogant and domineering, but lately, they've all been hiding in their territory like turtles. It's like they're avoiding the spotlight." The bald man looked puzzled, but I understood perfectly. It seemed that after I crippled the martial arts of De Guangqing’s senior brother, the guy was truly terrified. He was likely hiding from me. But even if he kept a low profile, so what? Since he dared to provoke me, the Axe Gang was destined to perish sooner or later.

"Baldy, if Sky Eagle Company were to surround and suppress the Axe Gang, what are the odds of success?" I pondered for a moment before asking.

"The Axe Gang? Boss, are you going to take on De Guangqing?" He glanced at me while driving. "Heh, what's the Axe Gang? You don't know this, Boss, but Brother Li's influence now extends across the entire Z Province. Even the big gangs in the provincial capital don't dare mess with Brother Li, let alone these small-time thugs. If you want to take them down, Sky Eagle only needs half its force!"

"Hehe, you make it sound so simple. Do you know how difficult it is to wipe out a gang of that size? It's not just about having more people or being better at fighting. Let me ask you: if De Guangqing colludes with the police, what do you do?" I was annoyed by his dismissive attitude toward everyone. Seeing his thoughtful expression after my rebuke, I continued to lecture him. "Never think too highly of yourself. While you think you're a hero, how many others have already become heroes? Everything must be carefully considered; you must be absolutely certain of victory before you act. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Boss." He looked at me with newfound respect. "You're right, Boss. I was a bit arrogant. I actually understand the principle, but I just rely on you and Brother Li to cover us, heh. You solve the problems, and I just handle the fighting..."

I was speechless at the man. I could only shake my head and smile bitterly. "Sky Eagle needs more capable commanders to grow. Don't you want to become the second-in-command? If you only know how to fight without using your brain, you'll always just be a thug, you know that?"

"I know, Boss!" He replied solemnly. "So you want to groom me? I won't let you down. I'll pay attention to these things from now on."

"Good, as long as you know." I nodded slightly and stopped talking. My mind was still in turmoil. Thinking of Chu Qitong laughing and talking with another man, I urged the driver, "Drive faster."

"You got it!" He excitedly stepped on the gas, and the BMW's engine roared as the car picked up speed. At this rate, I thought, I'd be seeing Chu Qitong in less than ten minutes.