If you're not going to marry me, why are you flirting? If you dare run away, I'll sever yo

After class.

Xia Ningqi grabbed Qi Nan, "I helped you out of that situation during class, you have to give me some reward, right?"

"How dare you say that? If you hadn't drawn a pig's head on my book, would I have been woken up like an idiot?"

"That's because you were unlucky and blind. Even Deng Xiaoping stopped talking, but you were still writing."

"Fine, fine, it's just my bad luck."

Considering that she made him breakfast today, Qi Nan didn't want to argue with her anymore.

"What kind of payment do you want?"

"I haven't decided yet, so I'll just owe you for now."

"Don't think too far ahead."

"Don't worry, it's definitely within your capabilities."

Qi Nan slung his satchel over his shoulder and followed them out of the classroom.

Xia Ningqi is nearly 1.68 meters tall, and the two of them, who are a head shorter than her, make a rare sight to passersby when they walk together.

Are you going back to your apartment?

"I won't reply."

Xia Ningqi asked seemingly casually, "So, where are you going?"

"I want to find Su Qing's father, Su Qingshan, to become his apprentice. Starting today, I want to learn some self-defense techniques so that I can be more at ease when I encounter danger in the future. After all, it has only been a short time, and I have already been stabbed twice. I will really not feel at ease if I don't have some fighting skills."

"Oh? Then take me with you."

"Where are you going?"

"I haven't seen Xiao Qing in a long time, and I miss her. Also, I want to learn some self-defense techniques."

Qi Nan thought about it and felt that it made some sense.

After all, she is a delicate girl. If she were to encounter a similar danger as yesterday, she would be in great danger if she did not have the ability to defend herself.

"Then stick close to me."

"Um."

Xia Ningqi nodded and smiled, revealing two sweet dimples.

Qi Nan's throat was dry.

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just finished eating my bento and I'm a little thirsty."

Passing by a vending machine.

Qi Nan stepped forward and bought a bottle of water.

"What is this?"

"Fruit pulp drink, purely additive-based, no natural version."

"How does it taste?"

"It's cloyingly sweet and sticky."

"Is it as sweet as me? As sticky as me?"

"puff--!"

Qi Nan had just taken a sip of the drink, but before he could even swallow it, he spat it out.

"Xia Ningqi! Can you please stop saying weird things while I'm drinking water?"

"No, you're thinking the wrong thing."

Xia Ningqi stood with her hands behind her back, her tall figure graceful and elegant, her face still showing an innocent and pure look.

Am I overthinking it?

Qi Nan took a breath and took another sip, but it didn't taste the same as before.

Xia Ningqi also bought a bottle of mineral water.

The morning sunlight was just right, shining on her hair as if it were plated with a layer of gold.

Qi Nan tightened the bottle cap.

"I'm gone."

Xia Ningqi followed, "Couldn't you have waited for me? Just because you have long legs doesn't mean you can't have them!"

"Yes, that's amazing."

Xia Ningqi scoffed and then grabbed Qi Nan's sleeve.

Qi Nan turned his head. "What? Are you afraid of getting lost since it's your first time at school?"

"No, I just can't open the bottle cap, so I wanted you to help me."

Qi Nan's eyes were filled with doubt. "I don't believe it."

"Why don't you believe me?" Xia Ningqi rolled up her sleeves, revealing half of her slender, white forearm, her expression aggrieved. "Look how thin my wrist is..."

Qi Nan was speechless upon seeing this.

He reached out and took the water she offered, easily unscrewed it, and handed it back to her, saying, "Here you go."

My heart is surging with emotion.

Xia Ningqi reached out and took it, holding it tightly in her hand. It still carried the chill of coming out, but a spring breeze swept through her heart, making the lush branches rustle.

...

I contacted Su Qingshan in advance.

The two agreed to meet at the boxing gym he owned.

Upon arriving at the agreed-upon location, Qi Nan pushed open the glass door of the boxing gym. As soon as he entered, he smelled a mixture of leather and youthful sweat.

He led Xia Ningqi closer.

Then I saw the furnishings inside the venue. The floor was covered with non-slip rubber mats, a square ring was set up in the center of the tube, and various boxing protective gear was hung on both sides. There were also dumbbells and punching bags in the corners.

Qi Nan looked around.

On the ring, Su Qingshan was training with another man with a buzz cut.

The man with the buzz cut held the sanitary pad. Su Qingshan raised his leg and delivered a powerful whip kick, creating a sonic boom in the air before striking the pad with a muffled "bang."

The kick was so powerful that the man with the buzz cut was thrown backward half a meter by inertia, landing hard on his buttocks on the floor.

"Hiss~"

The man with the buzz cut, clutching his backside, cursed, "Master, are you trying to kill me by using so much force?"

"This is only a third of my strength. Your core is too weak and needs to be strengthened."

"Master, bragging isn't illegal, but it really hurts people's reputation. Besides, I'm not a roly-poly toy. After taking your full-force blow, it's no wonder I can't stand up."

Su Qing, who had already seen through everything, slowly said, "Old man suddenly exerted force because he saw Sister Xia and Brother Qi Nan come in, so he wanted to put on an act in front of them."

Seeing that his true purpose had been exposed, Su Qingshan coughed lightly, then straightened his back and argued, "Xiao Qing, don't talk nonsense. Your dad just forgot to hold back, it wasn't for the sake of saving face."

His excuses seemed weak and feeble, but Qi Nan still showered him with compliments, "Brother Qingshan, that kick you just did was really cool! It's the first time I've ever seen someone in real life who can whip their leg and create a sonic boom. In my eyes, you're practically a superman! It's truly my honor to have a big brother like you..."

"Haha, second brother, you're joking. This is just my daily routine. If you want to learn, I can help you reach my level in the future."

Qi Nan's pupils widened. "Really? Can I really do it?"

Su Qingshan patted his shoulder and laughed, "Of course, so far, I, Su Qingshan, have only taken one disciple, and you are now the second."

"Brother, you are truly a man of great loyalty and righteousness. Your kindness to me is simply boundless!"

While frantically flattering him, Qi Nan also felt a sharp pain in his forearm.

Noticing the bandage on his hand, Su Qingshan asked in confusion, "Second brother, what happened to your bandage?"

"This matter is a bit complicated..."

"Did someone beat you up?" Su Qingshan clenched his fists, the veins on his arms bulging. "Tell me who the bastard is, and I'll get revenge for you."

Qi Nan quickly waved his hand, "No need, brother, he's already inside operating the sewing machine."

"Alright then, but if a similar situation happens again next time, you must remember to send me a message, second brother."

"Understood, Brother Qingshan. Thank you for your kindness."

...