Chapter 3,

“Mister, Jiang Nan University, hurry!”

As everyone was engrossed in the music, Lin Hai grabbed Liu Xin Yue’s hand and ran straight out of the bar and into a taxi .

After boarding the taxi, Liu Xin Yue felt uncomfortable and unclasped her hand from Lin Hai’s .

“I’m sorry for pretending to be your boyfriend and holding your hand . ” Lin Hai laughed awkwardly and reluctantly let go of her soft hands .

[Fuck, it was so smooth and soft . ]

“It’s okay . ” Liu Xin Yue blushed . “Thank you for helping me just now . ”

“You’re welcome, helping others is what this generation ought to do!” Lin Hai mimicked the words of a martial arts movie character, not forgetting to strike a pose in the cramped taxi .

Liu Xin Yue laughed when she saw Lin Hai’s funny pose .

[Beautiful…] Lin Hai couldn’t help but stare .

“Oh yeah, you sang really well just now . It was so emotional that it made me cry . ”

“Yeah, I thought it was really good too, I was by moved myself . ” Lin Hai agreed wholeheartedly .

“Wow, your skin is really thick . I’ve never met anyone who would praise themselves like that . ”

After getting out of the taxi, Liu Xin Yue looked at Lin Hai weirdly .

“Wait, how did you know that I go to Jiang Nan University?”

“Because I can read minds . ” Lin Hai answered seriously .

“Yeah right . Like I’ll believe that . ” Liu Xin Yue’s lip’s twitched; she was itching to smile . The more they talked, the more she realized that Lin Hai could never be serious .

Deep in thought, Liu Xin Yue suddenly asked, “You’re a student at Jiang Nan University too? So, you’ve already recognized me just now?”

“Guess you’re not dumb after all . ”

“Wait, but why don’t I recognize you at all?” Liu Xin Yue was puzzled .

[Crap, was he really that invisible?] Lin Hai frowned .

He had already spent 3 years in university . Even if she didn’t recognize him initially, after meeting a few times he should have at least looked somewhat familiar .

“Oh yeah, why did you start singing in bars anyways?” Lin Hai finally asked the question that has been plaguing his mind the whole night .

Liu Xin Yue’s face fell and her mood dropped .

“Thanks for today, I should go . ”

“Uhh…I’ll walk you . ” Lin Hai mentally scolded himself for prying .

After sending Liu Xin Yue home, Lin Hai received a call from Wang Peng, who sounded very worried .

“Lin Hai, where are you? Don’t leave, baldie is looking everywhere for you . ”

“Don’t worry, I’m with Liu Xin Yue and we’ve already reached school . ” Lin Hai’s heart was warm .

“Shit, that was fast!” Wang Peng sighed in relief .

“I must say, you were pretty awesome . I can’t believe you saved a damsel in distress and even left baldie standing there in shock . How did Liu Xin Yue repay you? Oh yeah, you didn’t really sing much whenever we went to karaoke . I didn’t expect you to sing so well, I even started to cry…”

Lin Hai hung up immediately, otherwise Wang Peng would not stop talking .

Lying in bed, Lin Hai recalled the day’s events and thought that everything felt like a dream .

The effect of exceeded Lin Hai’s expectations and helped to save both Liu Xin Yue and him .

At that moment, Lin Hai decided that the silly WeChat group was undoubtedly made up of deities .

With that thought, Lin Hai quickly picked up his phone and opened WeChat .

The High Heaven Trading Circle and Yu Tu were still there .

[I really wasn’t dreaming!]

Lin Hai felt a wave of excitement . His life was definitely going to change .

Soon after, Wang Peng and his friends arrived . Naturally, they talked about what happened that night and continued chatting past midnight .

The next day .

“Eh?” Upon walking into class, Lin Hai noticed that Wang Ting was engrossed in playing with her new tablet .

Sitting beside her was a boy sporting various luxury brands, with one hand straying dangerously up her thigh .

Lin Hai recognized the boy . He was Zhao Lei, from the class next door . Rumour has it that his family runs a big company and is very rich; must be how Zhao Lei affords to drive his BMW to school every day .

Lin Hai couldn’t believe that Wang Ting had already found herself a new guy, having only broken up with him for a day .

“Hey, Ting Ting, isn’t that your boyfriend?” Zhao Lei mocked as Lin Hai walked into the room .

“Ex-boyfriend . He was so poor, who would even like him? I was just playing with him; dumped him yesterday . Right now, you’re the only person in my heart . ” Wang Ting said as she rubbed Zhao Lei’s bicep .

“Haha, you’re right . Look at all his cheap clothes . Even a swine wouldn’t like him . ”

“You’re right, swine only like you . ” Lin Hai replied as he found a place to sit .

“Of course…” Zhao Lei nodded arrogantly before ending his sentence abruptly .

“HAHAHA” The students in the classroom roared with laughter .

Wang Ting’s face turned the color of pig’s liver — red .

At this moment, the teacher walked in and everyone quietened down .

Lin Hai wasn’t very interested in this class . He opened WeChat and saw that High Heaven Trading Circle was active again .

Dragon King of the East: Missing Item Notice: I have misplaced the Night Pearl the night before . If found, please contact me . Thank you .

Erlang Shen: Why did you put up a Missing Item Notice? If you can’t find something, go find the monkey, he definitely stole it .

Monkey King: @Erlang Shen, My son, how dare you to accuse me? Are you trying to pick a fight?

Erlang Shen: As if I’m scared of you . Let’s fight!

Monkey King: Guess you really are itching for a fight .

Erlang Shen: Come . The one who pussies out is the going to need to call the winner Grandfather

Erlang Shen sent a really complicated picture with a small red dot in the centre .

Monkey King: Good, I’m coming!

The group chat quieted down .

Guess those two went to fight it out at the location sent by Erlang Shen .

Ding Dong!

Not long later, Lin Hai received another message on WeChat .

Zao Wang Ye: Looking for an apprentice, age and sex do not matter . Willing to train him/her . Pay is attractive . If interested, please come for an interview .

Ri You Shen: Looking for a night shift part-time job, preferably night time security .

Chang Er: My Great Friends in this group chat, please help vote for me . Thanks!

Li Jing: My son is participating in the “High Heaven Kids Beauty Pageant”, please vote for number 14 . Thanks, everyone!

Ne Zha: Wrong, everyone please vote for number 13 . Hong Hai Er is number 14 .

Hong Hai Er: Everyone, please vote for me while you’re at it . (Wide-eyed emoji)

“Hahaha, turns out these deities are like regular humans too . ”

Just then, Lin Hai felt like he could relate to these seemingly unapproachable and unrelatable gods .

“Ahem…” Lord Lao Zi couldn’t watch any longer .

Lord Lao Zi: Everyone please note, this is a transaction group . Chatting is allowed but please refrain from posting advertisements, asking for likes and garnering votes .

Qi Xian Nu: Pan Tao Yuan fruit store is having a grand sale! There will be a 20% discount storewide .

Mo Li Hai: I am conducting Pipa lessons . Send your kids so I can help them learn a new skill! Registration hotline: 2b2b22b .

…

Various advertisements were sent and Lord Lao Zi’s words were lost in a sea of messages .

Everyone ignored him .

“Haha, interesting . ” Lin Hai decided to tag @Lord Lao Zi .

Xiao Hutu Xian: @Lord Lao Zi, if you can solve a problem using a red packet, then it’s not a problem at all . (speak no evil monkey emoji)

Lord Lao Zi: @Xiao Hutu Xian, (3 thumbs up emojis)

“What the shit is this?” Lin Hai realized his name in the group chat was not Lin Hai, but Small Confused Fairy instead .

Ding Dong!

Suddenly, a big red packet appeared on his screen .

Lin Hai clicked on it swiftly .

“You have redeemed Lord Lao Zi’s red packet . ”

He got it!