School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

"No drinking," Xiao Han shook his head, then said, "Drinking causes trouble. Besides, now's not the time for drinking."

"Yeah," Guan Xiaotong pursed her lips and said, "Today really isn't the time for drinking."

Soon, a table full of dishes arrived. Ten lavish dishes filled the table. This was Hanmen Restaurant, so the prices were cheap; this whole table of dishes probably only cost around five or six hundred yuan. If it had been at Yujian Restaurant, this table of dishes surely wouldn't come under seven or eight hundred yuan.

Even so, for these girls, even five or six hundred yuan was quite a bit of pressure. If they included drinking, that would definitely be overwhelming.

Who would have thought that Zhang Xiaomei would join the drinking crowd as well? This girl was even more fierce than Zhang Dagou when it came to drinking, blowing through a bottle in just ten seconds. Watching her, one could hardly believe their eyes.

"My goodness!" Liu Bin watched, dumbfounded, as Zhang Xiaomei downed a whole bottle of alcohol in one go.

"Impressive!" Zhang Feng nodded from the side.

Guan Xiaotong chuckled and said, "Xiao Mei really can hold her liquor."

"No kidding!" Xiao Han nodded.

"Just don't get too drunk," Guan Xiaotong said with interest.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Han immediately laughed and said, "Haha, if she gets drunk, that's one less person to chip in for the bill."

Pfft...

Guan Xiaotong laughed and covered her mouth, saying, "You're such a bad guy, that's not what I meant at all!"

"I'm just speaking my mind," Xiao Han laughed and said.

"It's all right, if she gets drunk today, I'll cover her portion," Guan Xiaotong laughed and said.

Guan Xiaotong and Xiao Han's conversation became gradually more open. Seizing the right moment, Guan Xiaotong asked curiously, "Xiao Han, do you have a girlfriend?"

"Yep," Xiao Han nodded.

"Oh?" Guan Xiaotong blinked, curiously asking, "Is she also at the same school as you?"

"No, she's in the United States," Xiao Han smiled, then said, "It'll be many years before she can return."

"Oh!" Guan Xiaotong let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this. For some reason, she felt much more comfortable upon hearing this, and her entire demeanor perked up. Guan Xiaotong smiled and said, "Oh, you're in a long-distance relationship, that's more like a cross-country romance. That's risky, a girl alone in the United States might be wooed by the surroundings and atmosphere."

"You make a good point," Xiao Han nodded.

"Aren't you worried?" Guan Xiaotong asked.

"Not worried," Xiao Han shook his head and said, "If a relationship can't withstand the test of time and distance, then it's not a stable relationship, let alone a real one."

"That's true!" Guan Xiaotong nodded and then said, "Time and distance are the ultimate test of the feelings between two people."

"Let's eat!" Xiao Han rolled a piece of roast duck for Guan Xiaotong.

"Thanks!" Guan Xiaotong was very ladylike, her smile not showing her teeth, sweet and cute. Her eyes curved like crescents when she smiled. Guan Xiaotong's lips curled into a sly smile, then she said, "Xiao Han, you're quite the gentleman."

"You're the first girl to say that about me," Xiao Han laughed.

Guan Xiaotong's smile broadened as she said, "Really? Then that means I'm the first person who truly appreciates you, right?"

"Haha, maybe!" Xiao Han nodded.

The people across from them gradually became more open, even Zhang Feng joined the drinking group. Zhang Xiaomei, taking on three by herself, somehow managed to drink them under the table, leaving them so drunk they couldn't tell north from south.

Guan Xiaotong got up to go to the restroom, and Xiao Han took the opportunity to send a message to Yang Lu, indicating that he would cover the cost of the meal for the table. Yang Lu replied with an 'OK' emoji.

After eating for a while longer, Zhang Feng finally couldn't hold his liquor and said, "That's... that's enough."

"Sure, sure!" Zhang Dagou hastened to nod, then said, "Enough is enough." Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire

Zhang Xiaomei hee-heed with a laugh, quickly took out her wallet, and nudged the girls beside her, saying, "Ladies, take out your wallets, let's settle this bill together."

The girls hurriedly nodded, seemingly relieved at last. They quickly fetched their wallets and asked, "How much? I hope it's enough."

"Waiter, the bill!" Zhang Xiaomei shouted.

At that moment, the waiter quickly came over and politely said, "Hello, Mr. Xiao has already paid the bill."

Everyone turned their heads to look at Xiao Han upon hearing this.

"Today's meal is on me," Xiao Han hastily said, "So, there's no need to fight over the bill."

"Xiao Han, you really lack spirit," Zhang Xiaomei pursed her lips, then said, "We agreed that I would treat you guys today. But you..."

"Hehe..." Xiao Han chuckled lightly and said, "Our college life has just begun, there will be plenty of time ahead."

"Alright then," Zhang Xiaomei nodded helplessly and hurriedly asked, "By the way, how much is the bill for this meal?"

"It's seven hundred and eighty yuan in total," the waiter said hastily.

"That expensive?!" Zhang Xiaomei couldn't help but exclaim.

"You guys drank several cases of alcohol," the waiter smiled and said, "Just the dishes on this table are over five hundred."

"Xiao Han, thank you," Zhang Xiaomei said.

"No need for thanks!" Xiao Han shook his head.

"Enough already," Liu Bin piped up, "Xiao Han is rich. How much money did he get as a reward from various places when he was the top scholar in the college entrance exams? I reckon at least a million yuan. So, don't bother saving money for him."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaomei said, "But that's his earnings, it's got nothing to do with us. We agreed to host today, but ended up letting Xiao Han pay. Xiao Han is really generous and manly. In our Northeastern terms, this guy is really solid."

Ha ha...

Everyone burst into laughter.

Guan Xiaotong looked at Xiao Han curiously, not expecting that he had so much going on, quite unexpectedly. With a smile, Guan Xiaotong joked, "Who would've thought, at such a young age you're already a millionaire?"

"Don't listen to his jokes," Xiao Han said with a smile, "The money from the top scholar award all went to buying a house for my family. There's hardly anything left."

"That's true," Guan Xiaotong nodded, "With the current housing prices, a little over a million is only enough for one house. Yet, so many people have to work hard their whole lives just to afford it. Just thinking about it gives one a headache, don't you think?"

"Indeed," Xiao Han nodded, "Current house prices are kind of inflated, it's hard to believe."

After a brief chat, Zhang Xiaomei stood up and said, "Let's go, we should head back. If we return late, we might be stuck outside the dorm again."

"Right, right, right," the other girls nodded in agreement, got up quickly, and said with a smile, "We should head back."

"I'll walk you back!" Zhang Dagou said eagerly.

"We should walk you back," Liu Bin quickly addressed Guan Xiaotong.

"Sure!" Guan Xiaotong nodded and turned to look at Xiao Han.

Liu Bin immediately understood, the offer was entirely for Xiao Han's sake. This made Liu Bin's heart shatter, causing him a ten-thousand-point critical damage. Xiao Han wasn't sure whether to accept or refuse.

Guan Xiaotong's gaze was so direct, and although Liu Bin was asking her, she kept looking at Xiao Han, putting him in a difficult position and potentially affecting some relationships within his dorm.

"I..." Xiao Han hesitated, "I have something to do, I need to go back first. Zhang Feng, you guys walk Xiaomei and the others. It's quite dangerous for a few girls."

"What's the matter?" Guan Xiaotong asked hurriedly.

"This Friday, the school's evening party is starting, so I need to get ready for the performance," Xiao Han said with a smile, "I'm counting on this act to make our Finance Department stand out."

"Really?" Guan Xiaotong said immediately, "Then... can I also come to watch?"

"Of course!" Liu Bin nodded eagerly, "I'll take you in when the time comes!"

"That's great!" Guan Xiaotong exclaimed excitedly, looking at Liu Bin.

Xiao Han turned and left. Zhang Dagou and Zhang Feng walked the girls back to the Business and Trade School. Liu Bin was inwardly grateful for Xiao Han's departure, as it gave him a chance. So, the melancholy he felt just a moment ago quickly vanished.

However, to Liu Bin's disappointment, he could never have anticipated that throughout the walk, Guan Xiaotong kept on talking about matters related to Xiao Han. Mentioning Xiao Han every time she opened her mouth, Liu Bin found it unbearable.

"Well..." Desperate to change the subject, Liu Bin said, "Xiaotong, what are your interests and hobbies?"

"I like the piano," Guan Xiaotong smiled and then said, "I heard that Xiao Han also likes the piano, and even performed his own composition at the welcoming party, called 'Searching for Her,' right?"

"Ah?" Liu Bin was stunned, just as he had managed to divert the conversation. Guan Xiaotong brought it back to Xiao Han again. This made Liu Bin uncomfortable, yet he continued to respond politely and gentlemanly to Guan Xiaotong's questions until they reached the dormitory.

The security guards at the schools were not very strict. Officially, they said they forbid students from other schools to enter, but in reality, the security was lax. Students from other schools, members of society, and even social vehicles could enter freely without anyone stopping or managing them.

"Hehe, you don't stand a chance, buddy," Zhang Feng teased on the way back.

"Sigh, what a waste," Liu Bin sighed.

"What's a waste?" Zhang Feng asked, puzzled.

"It's a shame that such a nice girl has taken a liking to Xiao Han," Liu Bin said helplessly, "Xiao Han already has a girlfriend, and there are so many girls who like him. Doesn't our school's Foreign Languages Department's belle, Li Ruobing, have a crush on Xiao Han?"