Survival in the Class: I'm the Only Boy on the Bus

[S-rank hidden mission completed.]

[Task Rating: S]

The reward [S-rank treasure chest] has been sent to your [space backpack].

Thank you for your efforts in this mission. The NPCs of White Dove City will not forget your help.

[White Dove City will be developed into a permanent trading instance, attracting many mysterious merchants. The probability of the [White Dove City Trading Instance] appearing will increase.]

Your team enjoys top-tier treatment at White Dove City, receiving a 50% price discount when trading there.

As the last note of "Amani" faded, the system notification sounded in the minds of Jiang Chen and the girls, including the newly joined Qin Hongkou.

The girls exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes first widening in shock, then in delight.

"Sisters! Did you hear that?! White Dove City is going to become a permanent instance?! Doesn't that mean we can come back anytime?!"

"That's right, we can save half the survival coins by trading in White Dove City!"

"Haha, next time we come back to White Dove City, we can not only see Hazard, but also go on a shopping spree!"

Jiang Chen nodded slightly after hearing the system's notification.

He felt he had made a killing on this S-rank mission!

Not only are there S-class and SS-class treasure chests, but also supplies contributed by Hunter, and even the mature and elegant Zi Ying doing chores for him.

They even received a buff that grants them a 50% price discount when trading in White Dove City.

If you use this buff well, you can definitely buy a lot of good stuff!

After all, Hazard said that she bought her Nokia phone and SIM card from a mysterious merchant, which means that the mysterious merchant has a lot of good stuff.

As Jiang Chen was pondering, applause suddenly rang out behind him and the girls.

The elderly and children all gave Jiang Chen a gentle round of applause.

Jiang Chen's performance of "Amani," along with the chorus, somewhat dispelled the sadness in everyone's hearts.

Jiang Chen handed the guitar back to Hazard.

He glanced at the time on his Nokia phone: 15:12.

Jiang Chen gently patted Hazard's head:

"Alright, we're ready to go."

Upon hearing this, Hazard was taken aback at first, her eyes visibly darkening for a moment, but quickly, her eyes curved into a smile again, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

"Alright, I'll see you off out of the city, Brother Jiang Chen."

Hazard actually wanted to keep Jiang Chen and his sisters.

But she knew that Jiang Chen and his group had limited time in White Dove City, and it was already quite an achievement that they could find the time to help bury the remains of those heroes.

Moreover, after Jiang Chen and the others left, they still had to continue their arduous journey on the highway, facing many dangers.

We shouldn't trouble Brother Jiang Chen and the others too much.

With that thought in mind, Hazard decided not to bother Jiang Chen and the others for his own selfish reasons.

They can come back to see her occasionally when they have time.

Jiang Chen naturally noticed Hazard's expression. As he walked, he took out five location cards from his invincible gold wallet:

"Look! What's this?!"

Hazard's eyes widened slightly upon seeing this:

"5...5 location cards?!"

Jiang Chen nodded:

"With the two location cards you gave me, I now have seven. If you miss us, you can tell me on your phone, and we'll come back to see you when we have time."

Hazard's eyes reddened again, but she quickly wiped them away.

Jiang Chen and his sisters are about to leave, so don't cry, try to be happy.

And so, Hazard and everyone in White Dove City gathered around to see Jiang Chen and the girls off.

A large group of people marched towards the city gate.

The aunt, whose mouth had turned into a cat's mouth, was rubbing Bai Nuonuo with her left hand while holding the back of Ye Xiaoqi's head with her right hand as she tried to escape.

My aunt is so happy, with one little girl in each arm!

The other three teams of players were completely bewildered when they saw this group of people.

The three teams of players watched from the street corner as Jiang Chen and his group were surrounded in the middle:

"Just how big of a entourage is this group of players? Not only are NPCs taking turns bringing them food, but now they're even escorting them out of the city?"

"I was just thinking of buying something... but all the NPCs are now surrounding this group of players..."

"Seriously, who was it that emitted that terrifying aura from the top of the city wall just now? It almost scared the crap out of me..."

"Shh—! Are you out of your mind? Don't discuss things we shouldn't! Anyway, we can't fight against this!"

Old Jiu, dressed in construction worker's clothes, was leaning against the wall, munching on half a steamed bun.

Xiao Jiu was holding a large plastic bag filled with a pile of white steamed buns.

He was also eating the other half of a white steamed bun.

Xiao Jiu watched Jiang Chen and the girls being escorted out of the city by the NPCs, his eyes filled with envy:

"Ninth Brother! Look! That handsome guy not only has a bunch of beautiful girls with him, but the NPCs are also treating him so well! That's what you call cool! You still need to practice!"

Old Nine reached out and flicked Little Nine's forehead:

"Wasn't it awesome that I solo-killed the Charger in the dungeon just now?"

Xiao Jiu rolled her eyes at Lao Jiu.

Old Nine didn't see Little Nine's eye roll; in fact, he had already guessed it without even looking.

Old Nine kept watching Jiang Chen slowly walk out of the city gate, thinking to himself:

"This guy is surrounded by so many girls, and they all look so energetic. They must not have been bullied, which means he's a good person."

"And he manages to live so comfortably with a group of women; even that super-powerful Ferrari-driving hottie has joined his team."

"If Xiao Jiu goes with him, will she be safer than if she goes with me? Will she be better off?"

As Lao Jiu thought about it, he clenched his fist.

He knew that although he possessed the talent of [Blood Burning], the price he paid was also very high.

I almost died while fighting the charging attackers...

What if one day we encounter even stronger zombies and enemies, and even if I burn all my blood, I still can't protect Xiao Jiu?

Besides... he's a fugitive, is it really okay for Xiao Jiu to keep following him?

Old Nine reached into his pocket and pulled out all his remaining possessions: 25 survival coins.

He gripped the survival coins in his hand, turned to look at the 20 white steamed buns in Xiao Jiu's hand, and wondered whether he should follow the boy and ask him to take Xiao Jiu into his team.

If Xiao Jiu can get into that team, she won't have to follow me, a fugitive, on the run.

But when Xiao Jiu saw Lao Jiu's look, he immediately understood that Lao Jiu, that jerk, wanted to send him away again.

Before transmigrating, she wanted to send herself to one of those so-called good families.

Now that I see a strong team, I want to send myself to them.

What a load of bull!

What a load of bullshit about a great team!

I don't care!

Xiao Jiu turned around immediately, grabbed the steamed bun, and walked quickly in the opposite direction, wanting to get away from Jiang Chen and the others as soon as possible, not wanting Lao Jiu to send her away.

Xiao Jiu kept her head down as she walked, not saying a word.

Lao Jiu immediately followed, placed his hand on Xiao Jiu's shoulder, lowered his head slightly to look at Xiao Jiu, and spoke gently:

"What's wrong? Are you angry again?"

Xiao Jiu immediately shook off Lao Jiu's hand and said in a huff:

"I don't want to go with them! We promised to go back together, and we should go back together!"

"Wherever you go, I'll go! Don't even think about getting rid of me!"

Upon hearing this, Lao Jiu's lips curled up slightly, and he put the 25 survival coins back into his pocket.

He put his arm around Xiao Jiu's shoulder again.

This time, Xiao Jiu didn't shake off Lao Jiu's hand.

...

Outside the gates of White Dove City.

Hazard stood in front of Jiang Chen, head down, lips pursed, eyes slightly red, his left hand repeatedly raising to gently wipe away tears from the corners of his eyes.

She wasn't sure when she would see Jiang Chen again, so she was still a little reluctant to part ways...