Chapter 15: Easy Way ain’t My Style
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
After seeing her brother stand up, Ning Lingyu ran over and tried to carry the sandbag for him.
“Oh… Too heavy..” Ning Lingyu admitted before dropping the sandbag back to the ground.
Giving her brother a sheepish grin, the cute Lingyu poked out her tongue playfully. She finally realized the weight her brother had been shouldering all this while. Ling Yun raised his arm, revealing his muscular arm to his adorable sister before saying with confidence, “Leave it to me!” Just as he bent down to pick up the sandbag, he heard a loud voice from behind.
“Ling Yun! A man of many faces! You almost got me too!”
They did not know how long Ma Tianfeng had been standing behind them. His face was covered with a wide smile as he beamed at them.
“Hi, Mr. Ma!” Ning Lingyu greeted. Her face showed embarra.s.sment from being caught skipping a lesson by a teacher.
After all, this was the first time Ning Lingyu had skipped a lesson. To be caught by Ma Tianfeng, she was prepared for some form of punishment from the PE teacher.
However, all Ma Tianfeng did was give a slight smile and nod towards her before turning his attention to Ling Yun.
“Ling Yun, I know you’re not doing very well academically but after seeing you in action today, I have a proposal for you. I wish to take you under my wing and train you personally for two months.”
Upon hearing this, Ning Lingyu hurriedly glanced at her brother. Seeing his uninterested face, Ning Lingyu was relieved. She refused to let her brother who had just wrecked his body undergo another similar ordeal.
However, as Ma Tianfeng continued his explanation, Ning Lingyu’s eyes began to light up!
“In turn, this means that you will be eligible to undergo the test to enter a sports university as a sports elective student. What do you say?”
Ning Lingyu knew that with her brother’s academic results, he had little chance of entering a university. However, with Ma Tianfeng’s proposal, Ling Yun would have a higher chance of getting into university, even though it might be a little too late.
Yet, Ling Yu’s reply to Ma Tianfeng left both Ning Lingyu and the teacher hopping mad.
“Getting into university through sports? How is that any different from taking the back door? I’m not interested.”
Ma Tianfeng was momentarily stunned. He then racked his brain. How exactly is using one’s physical abilities to enter university the same as taking the back door? At the same time, he was also shocked to see Ling Yun, who was always hiding from him during lessons, talk back to him with such arrogance.
That being said, Ling Yun’s performance today was just too superb! Having seen the physical strength, monstrous stamina and willpower of his, Ma Tianfeng was not ready to give up just yet.
“Come on, champ. Don’t think of it that way. You’ve really got a knack for sports. Even though we’re a bit behind time, with your talent and my special training, you can make it in time! You’d be able to do sports like shot put, discus throwing and even judo!”
Ma Tianfeng had already taken Ling Yun’s height of 180cm and his weight of above 100kg into consideration in his sports proposal.
On the contrary, Ma Tianfeng was unaware that Ling Yun was actually planning to reduce his weight by another 30kg. This was so that his c.u.mbersome body could become agiler. Ning Lingyu, who was now in favor of the proposal, attempted to convince her brother.
“But, brother, Mr. Ma’s proposal isn’t bad, you should…”
“No! Like I said, taking the back door ain’t my style… I will get into university by the proper way! From the front!” Ling Yun answered even before his sister finished.
“Enter university fairly?” Ma Tianfeng laughed with contempt.
Your results are first from the back in the entire school! How exactly do plan to get into any university? Ma Tianfeng thought.
Hearing her brother’s signature phrase, “It ain’t my style”, it stirred a laugh within Ning Lingyu but she instantly suppressed it. She did not want Ling Yun to think that she was making fun of him.
“If only it was that easy.” Ning Lingyu thought in response to her brother’s statement.
After all, the reason she had been studying so hard and getting first in every exam was all for the sake of getting a good university placement. This was so that she could get a good job, make their mother proud and take good care of her brother.
Therefore, as much as she wanted her brother to get into university, she was aware that two months was not enough to accomplish such a feat. At least, it wasn’t enough for the last in school to get into university. His hope of getting in would be no different from dreaming.
Seeing that his persuasion had failed on the seemingly nonchalant Ling Yun, Ma Tianfeng’s face showed great pity.
“Let me tell you what. I’ll give you three days. Think about it properly before giving me an answer,” the teacher said with a bitter smile on his face.
Ma Tianfeng turned to Ning Lingyu. He gave her a look that seemed to hint her to try and convince her stubborn brother. Understanding his intentions, she winked and nodded her head in reply.
Since the conversation was over, Ling Yun got up and with a single hand, he lifted the bag before swinging it onto his shoulder.
Ma Tianfeng’s eyes lit up with pa.s.sion after seeing that single motion. To act like that after running 4.4km with the sandbag was beyond amazing. Right now, this sports teacher was even more determined to get Ling Yun under him.
“Where should I put this?” Ling Yun asked Ma Tianfeng.
“Just leave it here. I’ll get some students to return it to the storeroom after school,” Ma Tianfeng replied with a bubbly smile.
Ling Yun’s shoulder wavered slightly. He then dropped the sandbag onto the ground.
“Thanks, Mr. Ma! Adios!”
With that said, Ling Yun then turned to his sister and motioned for her to return to the hostel with him.
“Adios? This brat… Interesting…” Ma Tianfeng mumbled under his breath as he shook his head while looking at Ling Yun with a bitter smile.
Across the field.
A pair of eyes followed the movement of the siblings. That person was in a daze.
Ohh… Ning Lingyu’s happy smile is as beautiful as always…
It must be because she won my 10,000 dollars. Look at that despicable Ling Yun smiling.
Surely they did not plan this, did they?
Tang Meng racked his brain as his facial expression wavered between distress, anger, and regret. He then turned to his errand boy, Zhao Lei, who did not have any fourth period lesson as well. He asked in antic.i.p.ation, “How much earnings did we get from today’s wager pool?”
“9,500 dollars worth of bets. We’ve collected 3,500 dollars without including the 6,000 dollars that Xie Junyan and Cao Shanshan owe us as payment.”
“My G.o.d. Only 9,500 dollars? If I pay Ning Lingyu everything, I will have to fork out a thousand dollars! Just when I thought I might be able to cover my loss!” Tang Meng cried out. He was on the verge of crying. Tang Meng was filled with frustration. For the Little Gambling G.o.d, such a loss was a first!
Tang Meng had a vexed look on his face before it turned into one of laughter.
“Boss, are you alright?” Zhao Lei asked worriedly.
“What do you know? Let me tell you, if I were to hand that stack of hundred dollar bills to Lingyu’s delicate hands, she would surely be over the moon! With that, I am sure she would fall head over heels for me!”
“This is known as ‘lose the battle to win the war’! Understand?” Tang Meng said as his head filled up with lascivious thoughts of Ning Lingyu.
After seeing that Ling Yun and Ning Lingyu had left the field, Tang Meng stood up and signaled to Zhao Lei.
“Let’s go to the bank. It’s just 10,000 dollars. Who cares…”
“Playing hooky again?” Zhao Lei whispered beside Tang Meng.
“Don’t worry, it’s just a short trip and back.”
“Besides, I’m sure little Lingyu will be over the moon and treat me to lunch. Let’s go!” Tang Meng replied while walking.
Just as Tang Meng walked past Li Lei, he spat on the floor and glared at him with an icy cold demeanor.
“Go back and tell Xie Junyan that his actions will have the rightful consequences!”
After hearing that, Li Lei, who had been sitting on the ground, turned ghastly pale. His lips quivered. He was unable to answer Tang Meng.
Towards the hostel.
The pair of brother and sister were happily chatting before Ning Lingyu finally decided to bring up Ma Tianfeng’s proposal again.
“Big brother, Mr. Ma’s suggestion is a really good deal! He was formerly from Yan Jing Sports University, so I’m sure he has a foolproof plan to get you in. Furthermore, if I get into Yan Jing University, we will be able to study together in the same city!”
“Is Yan Jing University the best university?” Ling Yun asked.
“Of course!” Ning Lingyu replied with a smile. For Ning Lingyu, getting into Yan Jing University was already something already set in stone, which would explain her proud look in front of her brother.
“Very well. I shall enter Yan Jing University as well!” Ling Yun proclaimed as he nodded his head, expressing his determination.
After all, to the great Ling Yun, when entering a sect, one should always enter the best in order to get access to the best resources. That was Ling Yun’s logic. In his words, ‘entering a mediocre place just ain’t my style!’
“Brother… Are you sure you aren’t too exhausted from the run?” Ning Lingyu looked at Ling Yun anxiously as she waved her hands in front of his eyes.
Ning Lingyu was the top student in her grade, so naturally, entering Yan Jing University was a piece of cake. In contrast, her brother was the last in his grade and had only two months left to the entrance exams. No matter how hard he studied, it was obvious to anyone that he would not be able to enter such a prestigious university. As such, when she saw her brother announce confidently that he would enter Yan Jing University, Ning Lingyu could not help but worry that he had a screw loose.
Ling Yun could sense his sister’s thoughts. He stretched out his hand, wanting to pat her on her head but she avoided it after seeing how dirty his hand was.
“Don’t worry, I’m not crazy or anything. You’ll understand what I mean when the time comes.”
By no means was Ling Yun boasting. Compared to concocting medicine, crafting talismans, as well as researching arrays, how hard would taking an entrance exam be? Even though Ling Yun no longer possessed magic and he could no longer utilize his divine sense until the end of his training, he still possessed one thing. He still had his powerful spirit of the Tribulation Stage.
With his insane memorizing ability, two months were more than enough for him to memorize the entire high school syllabus. In addition, he also possessed the ability to comprehend all materials in the world. This was something every cultivator envied. With all these abilities, it was only natural that he did not want to waste it on sports.
“Now go tidy yourself up. Let’s meet here in half an hour. You are in for a feast!” Ling Yun lovingly exclaimed to his sister.
“Uhn!” Ning Lingyu nodded, smiling blissfully.