Chapter 361: Chapter 361: Accompany You to Properly Enjoy the Last Meal

“Stinky brat! Finally, I’ve found you! I’m gonna kill you today!”

The boy turned his head upon hearing the shout and saw Xiaoguang charging toward him furiously, with Chu Hua and Yun Mu trailing behind.

Seeing Xiaoguang’s speed, the boy got scared and quickly hid behind Ning Nuan.

Ning Nuan declared, “Classmate, students of the Special Department are not allowed to use their Special Skills to bully other students on campus. Don’t you know the school rules?”

Xiaoguang skidded to a stop in front of Ning Nuan, almost losing his balance and crashing into her.

He pointed angrily at the boy hiding behind Ning Nuan, “Senior Sister Ning Nuan, this is a personal grudge between him and me. Stay out of it.”

Chu Hua and Yun Mu, panting, caught up and grabbed Xiaoguang from each side, trying to stop him from being rash.

“What personal grudge?” Ning Nuan asked.

Xiaoguang, looking wronged, said, “We collaborated with him for a photo shoot to participate in the forum activity, but he Photoshopped me out of the photos he posted!”

When Xiaoguang saw the photos on the forum, only showing Yan Qianyi and the other three, and he was nowhere to be found, he completely blew up.

The boy, trembling, ducked behind Ning Nuan, “I sent all the original pictures to you, and you can keep them as memories too.”

Yan Qianyi, Chu Hua, Yun Mu, and Xia Ziyu, all incredibly attractive, the photo of the four of them really made a beautiful campus scene.

But calling Xiaoguang’s looks ‘average’ would be a compliment.

So before posting to the forum, he had edited Xiaoguang out of the picture.

Xiaoguang, gasping with anger, was at a loss for words.

The boy pleaded, “Classmate, please understand, I did it to win the forum event prize. You being in the photo with them… it really… really seemed inappropriate. It’s not like one bad apple should spoil the bunch…”

“You’re calling me a bad apple?!”

Xiaoguang exploded and jumped up to hit the boy.

Yun Mu and Chu Hua could barely hold him back.

Ning Nuan spread her arms in front, urging the boy behind her, “You better run!”

“Okay, thank you, Senior Sister Ning Nuan, thank you!”

The boy, terrified, dashed away.

Originally, he had wanted Ning Nuan to model for him for the forum activity.

But Ning Nuan said her photos had already appeared on the forum and were no longer fresh.

So she had suggested that he should photograph Yan Qianyi and her group.

Yan Qianyi and her friends were fresh faces at the Federation Military Academy, more beloved by fellow students, and the newly arrived Xia Ziyu was particularly popular among the girls.

He had thought Ning Nuan’s suggestion was brilliant!

Yan Qianyi was now a campus celebrity, and taking photos of her and her good-looking friends was sure to attract attention.

He never intended to photograph that dark-skinned boy.

But the dark-skinned boy was so enthusiastic, he felt bad to refuse.

So he thought to just take the photo and edit it afterward.

Little did he know, it would infuriate him.

It was terrifying!

“Let go of me! If he dares to call me a rat dropping, I will definitely kill him today!” Xue Xiaoguang roared like a crazed beast, “This is too insulting!”

“Let him go,” Yan Qianyi’s voice rang out. “Let him do it. Beat that classmate to a pulp, and then tonight, we can have a farewell drink with him. After tonight, it won’t just be the Federation Military Academy that doesn’t have Xue Xiaoguang anymore. Even the Capital Star won’t.”

People who aren’t from the Capital Star, if they have no value to stay on the Capital Star, will be deported back to their original planets.

Yun Mu immediately let go upon hearing this.

However, Yan Chuhua was still somewhat uneasy. “Really… really let go?”

Yan Qianyi nodded, “Let go!”

Yan Chuhua slowly released Xue Xiaoguang’s arm.

Yet, Xue Xiaoguang just stood there, not moving.

Yan Qianyi gestured with his chin, “Go on, I’ll call the restaurant in a bit to reserve a place, and tonight we’ll treat you to a proper last meal.”

Xue Xiaoguang had barely made it into the Federation Military Academy through his own efforts, coming from a low-class star where he had struggled to feed himself. If he made a mistake in a moment of impulsiveness, he would immediately be reverted to his original state, and all his previous efforts and sacrifices would have been for nothing.

Seeing Xue Xiaoguang standing motionless, Yan Qianyi asked, “Not going?”

Xue Xiaoguang shook his head.

Yan Qianyi remarked, “Look at what little spirit you have. As a man and a soldier, to rage over a photo—is it necessary? Respect and attention from others come not from one’s face but from one’s own abilities. Wait until you earn unbeatable points in the ring or establish illustrious military achievements in the future. Plenty of people will respect and take notice of you then.”

Chastened by Yan Qianyi’s words, Xue Xiaoguang completely lost his temper.

Suddenly, he turned and hugged Yun Mu, bursting into tears. “But I really do feel humiliated!”

Yun Mu turned his head away in disgust. “You… don’t smear your snot on me.”

“Damn, are you even my brother? Even you despise me! It doesn’t matter, I need comfort now!” Xue Xiaoguang hugged Yun Mu even tighter.

Yan Qianyi shook his head helplessly and turned to Ning Nuan beside him. “Thanks for holding him back just now.”

“It’s nothing. Don’t be so formal with me. You comfort him; I’ll be going now.”

Yan Qianyi nodded, stepped forward, and gently patted Xue Xiaoguang’s shoulder, speaking softly, “Come on, act like a grown man. Isn’t this embarrassing?”

Xue Xiaoguang rubbed his eyes, “I’m very generous; I won’t stoop to his level anymore.”

Yan Qianyi smiled, “Exactly. It’s nothing big, no need to fuss over it.”

“Then, do you have time tonight? How about we go out for drinks to celebrate?” Xue Xiaoguang instantly perked up as if nothing had happened; his emotions changed as quickly as they had arrived.

Yan Qianyi’s comfort was more effective than Yun Mu’s embrace.

“I can’t for the next few days. I’m busy in the evenings. You can take Ziyu out to have fun tonight, and I’ll join you when I’m free.”

Nangong Jie’s condition was already very serious, not allowing for any more delay. She had to visit him daily.

Not only because she had promised Nangong Xiaoxue, but also because of Mu Yunlie, she couldn’t let anything happen to Nangong Jie.

After the afternoon classes, Yan Qianyi ate dinner in the cafeteria before driving to the Nangong family home.

Nangong Xiaoxue was already waiting for her.

“Qianyi, have dinner first, then treat my father afterward.”

Nangong Xiaoxue knew Yan Qianyi would come, so she had the kitchen prepare dinner.

“Grandma, I’ve already eaten. I’ll treat the Duke first, as I have to leave early for another engagement later.”

She was worried Nangong Xiaoxue might try to mediate over dinner, which was why she had eaten beforehand.

Nangong Xiaoxue sighed and asked, “Are you in such a rush because you’re worried you’ll run into Ah Lie?”