Chapter 2, A Little Trouble

Since there is still ample time before the final exam, Fang Yu is the only person in the all-night study room. When he sees Ding Li, Fang Yu merely looks up and smiles. Fang Yu is the same age as Ding Li, with large, expressive eyes, and his clothing, along with his smile, always gives a clean and refreshing impression. He looks at Ding Li and says with a smile, "Ding Li, why are you here again in the middle of the night to see me work?"

In fact, being a boss is not as busy as others imagine; more often, it is accompanied by a sense of idleness and loneliness, like that experienced by someone like Xiao Ping, who is seen as a successful person by others

"Master, I have found the information on Ding Li," Luo Rou's gentle voice echoed in the somewhat empty and desolate room

Although he is still far from the level of Ding Jian from back then, and Ding Jian used the human race while he used the insect race, his playing style is very similar to that of Ding Jian. Xiao Ping sighed as he looked at the computer in front of him, saying, "Constant harassment and decisive attacks, along with good aircraft capture ability. He is quite talented, but his hand speed is much slower compared to Ding Jian."

"Not bad, I ran into a little trouble." Ding Li said, feeling a bit embarrassed as he touched his nose and held up his little finger, "Just a tiny bit of trouble."

However, Fang Yu appeared to be very satisfied with his meal. In Fang Yu's eyes, there seemed to be an everlasting joy, filled with contentment for life

It seems this is indeed a minor inconvenience. Upon hearing Ding Li's words, Fang Yu couldn't help but laugh, mimicking Ding Li by gesturing with his pinky finger, "A little bit of a minor inconvenience."

While Xiao Ping was watching the video of the match between Ding Li and several top players from New Power for the second time, Luo Rou knocked on the door and walked in

After a pause, Xiao Ping looked at Luo Rou and smiled, "Please help me inform maGic to come back, and also notify Ding Li to come here the day after tomorrow for the team entry assessment"

Xiao Ping smiled at her, extinguished the cigarette he was holding, and gestured for her to continue.

Alright, the usual practice

However, Fang Yu, who quietly sat in the all-night classroom, seemed to be an exception

After speaking, Luo Rou looked at Xiao Ping's reaction, but after Xiao Ping stretched lazily, there was no expression of surprise on his face

"What are you looking at? I'm not Sophie. Please don't look at me with that kind of gaze, okay?" Fang Yu said with a smile when Ding Li looked at him with a strange expression.

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, Ding Li could only smile wryly, "I really cannot understand why you only pay me fifty yuan per hour. You know very well that not long ago I participated in the competition organized by Youxia Network, where I won third place and earned twenty thousand yuan in prize money"

It seems I should take advantage of your low fees and ask more questions Ding Li couldn't help but laugh

At this time, the lights-out period at the school has already passed, and the teaching and dormitory buildings are dark. Only a few classrooms that are open all night still have white lights on.

"When diamonds are not discovered by people, they are no different from sand. " Fang Yu smiled and said, "You are right. I may be worth five hundred an hour or even five thousand an hour in the future, but right now, I am only worth fifty dollars an hour."

Sophie is a beautiful girl in Ding Li and Fang Yu's class, recognized as the belle of the Department of Physics and Thermal Engineering.

Ding Li and Fang Yu had a simple meal, each with a bowl of beef noodles and a cup of barley tea

Ding Li, a sophomore in the Department of Thermal Engineering at Central South University, hails from Liuyang. However, we have yet to ascertain his family situation, as the registered family address is that of his grandmother, who passed away several years ago. Luo Rou said to Xiao Ping, "He is a peculiar student; he rarely stays on campus and seldom attends classes, yet his academic performance is quite good. He hardly interacts with anyone at school and has no friends."

Xiao Ping

"When did you become interested in the women at the bar?" Fang Yu glanced at Ding Li, sighed, and put away the Korean magazine and his notebook. "You didn't come here to watch me work, so you must have something to ask me again"

However, individuals like Xiao Ping generally understand how to endure such loneliness. Those who do not know how to endure this loneliness may find it difficult to reach a level as high as that of Xiao Ping in a short time

Ding Jian was taken aback, "What do you mean?"

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Students rarely know which hotel Ding Lihui is staying at, nor do they often know when Ding Lihui and the books will appear in the classroom

In the stillness of the night, a taxi stopped at the entrance of the North Gate of Central South University

West Garden

When Fang Yu saw Ding Li smiling at the entrance of the all-night classroom, he seemed not surprised at all

Born in the Huaihua Mountain area, Fang Yu's family background is poorer than that of the vast majority of students, yet he is more optimistic than most of them

"No matter how much you have won, it is yours." Fang Yu looked at Ding Li and said seriously, "That is your strength. For me, fifty yuan for an hour is what I deserve, because you wasted an hour of my time, and if I had used that hour to work, I would have only earned fifty yuan."

However, given your value, you should be charging five hundred dollars per hour, or even five thousand dollars per hour

Then you need to hurry up. " Fang Yu said with a smile, "Have you encountered a little bit of trouble?"

Sitting on the charred chair, looking up through the holes in the rain cover, which has also been blackened by smoke, one can see the pitch-black night sky

Ding Li looked at Fang Yu with curious eyes. Although Ding Li met Fang Yu during his first year in Changsha, right after he got off the train, he still found Fang Yu to be a very strange person.

What small trouble do you have

Who

Yes. Xiao Ping smiled and said to Luo Rou, "Don't you think he looks a bit like Ding Jian?"

Ordinary people can casually chat with those around them, but no one would discuss trivial matters of their lives with a boss. Therefore, individuals like Xiao Ping often resemble the snow lotus on a snowy cliff, where those who face him can only admire from a distance rather than approach to pick.

When together with his friends, especially when with Fang Yu, Ding Li always laughs more than usual

Xiyuan is a street located outside the south gate of Central South University, filled with various night snack stalls in the evening

"Young Master Xiao from New Power? How could he meet you?" Fang Yu inquired

Ding Li rubbed his belly, and both of them couldn't help but laugh.

Fang Yu looked at Ding Li, who was pretending to be serious, and said, "Is it because he feels embarrassed and wants to trouble you?"

"This is not good. I do not like owing money to others," Fang Yu smiled, stood up, and looked at Ding Li with curiosity, "Where are we going?"

I am not at all interested in how you work. " Ding Li looked at the several Korean magazines and the thick notebook in front of Fang Yu, and couldn't help but laugh, " Watching you work is less appealing than going to the bar at Pinghe Hall to admire the beautiful women.

Understood, fifty for an hour. As soon as Fang Yu finished speaking, Ding Li had already picked up Fang Yu's thick notebook. I told you long ago, I will first buy you a notebook, so that your work efficiency will improve, and you will earn more than fifty in an hour. Anyway, I have plenty of questions to ask you, so just take your time to jot them down properly.

Because I went to challenge him, defeating the second, third, and fourth players of his club. With a book in hand, Ding Li deliberately maintained a serious expression as he spoke. However, as soon as he finished speaking, a smile could not help but appear at the corners of his mouth

"Because he wants me to defeat maGic first before I can become the main player for the second half of the new season." Ding Li lazily sighed, "maGic's Protoss is now known as the successor to Upzealot; how can I possibly compete against that."

"Let's go to Ding Jian's hometown and investigate his background." After stretching lazily, Xiao Ping said this in a nonchalant manner

Go to the West Garden

Ding Li got out of the taxi. Luo Rou was right; Ding Li was indeed very wealthy. Most students live on campus, and if they go out, they usually take the bus. Even student couples living together typically rent a cheap room. However, Ding Li always travels by taxi and stays in hotels.

Ding Li shook his head, "No, he wants me to join the new force"

However, he would rather help some businesses translate Korean materials at a rate of fifty yuan per hour than claim the student aid that he is entitled to as a financially disadvantaged student. This is similar to how he has never been willing to accept Ding Li's financial support.

Yes, I am a bit hungry; let's go have a late-night snack together

Ding Li looked at Fang Yu, took a sip of tea, and exhaled a breath of warm air, "Today I met someone."

In the afternoon, Xiao Ping lay somewhat lonely in his dedicated office chair, a cigarette in his hand emitting a faint wisp of smoke

Luo Rou took a deep breath and asked, "How does his playing style and skill compare to Ding Jian's?"