Chapter 210: Chapter 208: I Gave You a Chance, But You’re Useless

"Heh heh, Brother Fang, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you."

Fang Chenyi glanced at Principal Wang. Seeing that sleazy grin on his face, he knew the guy wasn’t coming to him with anything good.

So he waved his hand dismissively. "Aha, no need to discuss it. Just assume I’ve already said no."

"Uh—but, Brother Fang, I haven’t even said what it is yet!!"

Principal Wang looked completely baffled. ’I haven’t even gotten a word in, have I?’

Fang Chenyi turned to look at Principal Wang, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly to reveal a row of neat, white teeth in a sunny smile.

"It’s fine. You don’t have to say what it is. The answer is no, no matter what it is."

PFFT~

The reply was flawless, really. It just about made Principal Wang choke on his own words.

But Principal Wang wasn’t about to give up just because Fang Chenyi had shot him down. He plastered that same sleazy grin back on his face.

"Heh heh, Brother Fang, just hear me out. It’s really simple. I just want you to play a game."

’Play a game?’

Fang Chenyi stared suspiciously at Principal Wang without saying a word.

Principal Wang started to feel uncomfortable under Fang Chenyi’s gaze. After a long moment, he finally sighed and said:

"Sigh, alright, alright. I won’t beat around the bush, Brother Fang. I really do just want you to play a game. It’s just... not here."

Hearing this, Fang Chenyi had already guessed what he was talking about and said directly:

"You want me to help you with a competition, right? That’s not entirely out of the question..."

Here, Fang Chenyi paused, not continuing. Instead, he just looked at Principal Wang with a grin.

The moment Principal Wang saw that expression, he knew Fang Chenyi was cooking up some scheme. But when he thought about that monster the Undying Squad had just recruited this year, it gave him a massive headache. ’It seems like the only way to beat that guy is to get Fang Chenyi involved.’

With that thought, Principal Wang took a deep breath, clenched his jaw, and said:

"Fine. Name your price, Brother Fang. As long as it’s something I can do, I won’t say another word!"

Fang Chenyi nodded in satisfaction and clapped Principal Wang on the shoulder.

"Mm, not bad. ’A wise man submits to circumstances,’ eh? Haha. Since you’ve put it that way, it would be rude of me to refuse. And if I didn’t ask for anything, that would be disrespecting you, Principal Wang, wouldn’t it?"

This time, Principal Wang truly understood what it meant to profit and still play the victim. But alas, he was the one asking for a favor, so he couldn’t exactly say no.

’Forget it, forget it. The only thing I have going for me is money, but in front of this big shot, I’m a total pauper...’

’Since it’s like this, I’ll just have to let him name his price.’

Seeing Principal Wang’s expression of complete surrender, Fang Chenyi revealed a triumphant smile. He then pretended to think for a moment before speaking.

"Sigh, I’m a kind person. How about this: you go get me a truckload of junk and dump it in the garage of Villa No. 6. Do that, and I’ll play in this competition for you. Oh, and by the way, you’re *voluntarily* bringing me this junk. I’m not paying you for it!"

PFFT~

Principal Wang, who had just taken a sip of water from his bottle, immediately spat it out and broke into a fit of choking coughs.

It took him a long moment to recover. He looked at Fang Chenyi, completely baffled.

"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH... Brother Fang, you’re not messing with me, are you?"

He shot the other man an annoyed glare.

"Do I look like I have nothing better to do than mess with you? Is it a deal or not? If not, then forget it. I’m giving you a chance and you’re not even taking it!"

Seeing Fang Chenyi get worked up, Principal Wang quickly grabbed him as he was about to leave, nodding his head furiously like a chicken pecking at rice.

"Deal! Deal! Never mind one truckload of junk, ten or even a hundred truckloads is no problem!"

Hearing this, Fang Chenyi immediately nodded.

"Alright, then it’s a deal. One hundred truckloads! Oh, right, no rotten vegetable leaves or anything like that! Get to it, then. I’ll help you with the competition whenever the stuff arrives."

After speaking, he clasped his hands behind his back and swaggered back to his father’s Villa No. 1.

Staring at Fang Chenyi’s arrogant, retreating figure, Principal Wang was speechless for a moment. ’What the hell? He’s so damn rich, so why is he obsessed with collecting junk?’

’Could it be that collecting junk brings people joy? Maybe I should give it a try myself later?’

He shook his head, stopped thinking about such useless things, and quickly took out his phone to make the arrangements.

As for Fang Chenyi, he strolled over to Villa No. 2 to check on his in-laws. He saw that his father-in-law and Second Uncle had gone to rest in the first-floor guest rooms, while his mother-in-law and Second Aunt were sitting stiffly on the living room sofa.

As for Bai Mengyao, she was wandering around the living room, looking this way and that, and only stopped when she saw Fang Chenyi come in.

"Mrs. Bai, Second Aunt, have Father Bai and Second Uncle gone to bed? If you’re bored, Mengyao can give you a tour of the house. It’ll help you get your bearings for when you’re living here, right?"

By now, Mrs. Bai had gradually grown numb to it all. Although she knew she shouldn’t be accepting Fang Chenyi’s gifts, after talking with his parents today, she could see that they were a very down-to-earth family and treated her family with genuine kindness.

In other words, before today, they had been worried that Fang Chenyi might love their daughter and then leave her. But now, they had completely accepted him as their son-in-law.

Since his father-in-law was already asleep, Fang Chenyi didn’t chat for long with his mother-in-law and the others. After a few pleasantries, he left. Returning to Villa No. 1, he found Bai Menghan in the living room chatting with his mother. Seeing this, the corners of Fang Chenyi’s mouth couldn’t help but curve up a little. ’A good wife like her is truly a rare find.’

After asking how his dad was doing, Fang Chenyi, who had also had quite a bit to drink, decided not to go back to his own place. He simply found a random guest room, dove in, and went to sleep.

Seeing this, Mrs. Fang smiled and patted Bai Menghan’s hand, telling her to go check on her own parents.

...

When Fang Chenyi opened his eyes again, it was already past eight in the evening.

He was woken up by his mom.

"Menghan’s Mother made you some congee. Get up and eat something before you go back to sleep."

He groggily opened his eyes, mumbled an affirmative, and climbed out of bed. He glanced at the sky, which had gradually darkened outside, stretched his arms out long, and followed his mother out of the room.

When he left Villa No. 1 and arrived at Villa No. 2, he saw that everyone was gathered around the large dining table, with the exception of Father Bai, Father Fang, and Second Uncle.

"You’re up, Chenyi. You drank a lot at lunch. Come have some congee to warm your stomach."

Hearing his mother-in-law’s call, Fang Chenyi smiled in acknowledgment and walked straight to the dining table. He picked up a bowl, about to serve himself some congee, but just as he did, Bai Menghan placed a full bowl in front of him.

However, at that very moment...

[To be continued...]