Chapter 28: We Were Never Friends

Yang Xu slowly approached Fang Yu."The food here is delicious, isn't it? It's all prepared by international chefs," Yang Xu said with a mocking smile.He had already investigated and knew that Fang Yu came from a poor orphan background.That's why he had Zhao Shuang'er invite Fang Yu to the birthday party.Tonight, he wanted Fang Yu to understand the difference between them.Fang Yu continued to eat quietly, ignoring Yang Xu."As the host, I have already come to you, but you still won't stand up and toast me? Your behavior seems quite impolite, don't you think?" Yang Xu squinted his eyes and said.Then, Yang Xu suddenly laughed and said, "Oh, I forgot. You're an orphan, without anyone to raise you, no education is normal."Upon hearing this, Fang Yu raised his eyes and looked at Yang Xu.Fang Yu's eyes were as black as the night, as if he could see through everything about Yang Xu with just one glance.Yang Xu felt a chill rising up from his feet, as if he had fallen into an icy cave!"For the sake of you treating me to this meal today, I can give you a chance to apologize," Fang Yu stood up and walked in front of Yang Xu.Yang Xu's face changed slightly, and his heart pounded."How could this be? Just a Fang Yu, how could I feel scared?"Yang Xu felt embarrassed about the inexplicable fear. With so many classmates watching, how could he show weakness?"Apologize? Wasn't what I said just now correct? You really have no upbringing! So, what now? Are you still thinking of attacking me?" Yang Xu put his left hand in his pocket and said arrogantly.As a congenital fifth-stage martial artist, Yang Xu was not invincible among his peers, but he was considered very strong.If Fang Yu dared to attack him, he would definitely make Fang Yu suffer!"Very well," a touch of a smile appeared at the corner of Fang Yu's mouth. He raised his hand and slapped Yang Xu's left cheek.Yang Xu's reaction was quick. In the instant Fang Yu raised his hand, he had already prepared for defense.But Yang Xu didn't expect Fang Yu's slap to be so fast!"Slap!"This slap landed solidly on Yang Xu's left cheek, making a loud sound.Yang Xu staggered and fell to the ground, feeling as if the world was spinning.The students who were preparing to watch Fang Yu's joke were initially stunned, but they quickly reacted and rushed towards Yang Xu.Zhao Shuang'er screamed and lifted her skirt to run to Yang Xu, squatting down beside him.Yang Xu covered his face, staring at Fang Yu with resentful eyes.From childhood till now, he had never been publicly slapped by anyone.Not even his own parents would dare to do such a thing!But now, in front of the whole class, this guy Fang Yu dared to slap him!"Xu, are you alright? Let me see how badly you're hurt," Zhao Shuang'er looked at Yang Xu with reddened eyes and asked worriedly.Yang Xu removed his hand covering his face, revealing a swollen palm print.Seeing this scene, many people gasped and looked at Fang Yu with astonishment.This person actually dared to slap Yang Xu. He must have a lot of courage!"Tang Xiaorou also ran over. Seeing this scene, her heart trembled."Fang Yu, how could you... How could you lay your hands on Yang Xu?"Tang Xiaorou didn't know about the conversation between Fang Yu and Yang Xu, but she saw that Fang Yu made the first move."He brought it upon himself," Fang Yu replied.Seeing Tang Xiaorou appear, Yang Xu, who had been resentful, suddenly had a flash of insight."I just wanted to toast Fang Yu, but he didn't appreciate it. Instead, he accused me of looking down on him and forced me, so I fought back," Yang Xu pretended to be innocent and said."Fang Yu, we're classmates. How could you do this!?""Fang Yu is a repeat offender! I heard that he put Class 2's He Donglin in the hospital last week!""How can someone without manners like him be transferred into our prestigious class!? What were the school leaders thinking!?"The students in the class were furious, many of them cursing Fang Yu.Yang Xu was the young master of the Yang family, with a noble identity and wealth. He often invited them to parties and gatherings, so naturally, they unconditionally stood on Yang Xu's side."Fang Yu, I don't know what misunderstandings you have about me. How could I look down on you? In my eyes, all the classmates are equal. It's fate that we got to know each other. If you're not happy attending the birthday party, you could have told me, and I would have let you leave... There's no need to resort to violence," Yang Xu said gently."Xu, don't waste your breath on this scum. Let's call the police! Let the police handle it!" Zhao Shuang'er glared at Fang Yu and said."No need, I believe Fang Yu didn't mean it. He just couldn't control his emotions," Yang Xu waved his hand and said.At the same time, Yang Xu observed Tang Xiaorou out of the corner of his eye, and he saw her complexion getting worse.It worked!"But your face..." Zhao Shuang'er exclaimed with concern."I'm fine, just apply some medicine. It'll be fine in a couple of days," Yang Xu stood up from the ground and walked in front of Fang Yu again."Fang Yu, if you have any grievances, feel free to speak up. Don't resort to violence so easily. Luckily, it was me this time. If you attack someone else, the consequences will be severe," Yang Xu said sincerely."Yang Dashao is really magnanimous. If it were me, I would definitely fight back and make Fang Yu beg for mercy!" "Yes, with Yang Dashao's strong build, if he really fought back, Fang Yu would have ended up in the hospital tonight! Seriously, what is Yang Dashao thinking, being so good to Fang Yu, and yet Fang Yu dares to attack him? What's going on in his mind?""I think it's jealousy. He's jealous that Yang Dashao is rich and that he's taller and more handsome than him. He's just feeling insecure!"The surrounding students loudly discussed, not afraid that Fang Yu would hear.Fang Yu had remained silent, quietly watching Yang Xu's performance.At this moment, Tang Xiaorou suddenly walked in front of Fang Yu and said, "Fang Yu, apologize to Yang Xu."Fang Yu narrowed his eyes, looking at Tang Xiaorou without saying a word."You better apologize to Yang Xu! You were in the wrong!" Tang Xiaorou raised her head and looked directly at Fang Yu, raising her voice.Seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Yang Xu's eyes.This was the reason he acted. He wanted to create a conflict between Fang Yu and Tang Xiaorou.Fang Yu still didn't say anything."Don't waste your breath on him, Xiaorou. He's just a low-class person with no hope. Let him leave, don't hinder our birthday party here," a girl said."Yes, let him leave!" the students in the class shouted in unison again.Fang Yu stood alone, facing a crowd of people berating him."Fang Yu... If you don't apologize, then... we will no longer be friends," Tang Xiaorou's face turned pale, and she gritted her teeth.Fang Yu glanced lightly at Tang Xiaorou and said, "I was never your friend to begin with."After saying that, Fang Yu turned and left.Seeing Fang Yu's lonely figure leaving, Tang Xiaorou felt a string in her heart snap."Get out! Get out!" the students in the class shouted, and the crowd erupted in cheers as Fang Yu left the party venue.Finally, this troublemaker was gone!Tang Xiaorou stood in place, her face pale.She never expected things to escalate to this point.Yang Xu looked at Tang Xiaorou's appearance with a sneer.Tonight's birthday party had achieved better results than he had imagined. He had effectively kicked Fang Yu out.Next, he just needed to find a way to get Tang Xiaorou."Xiaorou, don't worry about that person anymore. Let's forget about him. He has no future, so let him leave and not interrupt our birthday party," Zhao Shuang'er walked up to her and patted her shoulder.Tang Xiaorou turned around and looked at Zhao Shuang'er, softly saying, "Shuang'er, I apologize for Fang Yu. It's your birthday party tonight, but it was...""It's okay, we're good friends. Since Yang Xu said he won't pursue it, it's a small matter," Zhao Shuang'er smiled.Then, Zhao Shuang'er turned around and said to the other classmates, "Let's continue to have fun. I'll go with Yang Xu to take care of his face injury, and I'll be back soon.""Alright..."After Fang Yu left, the atmosphere of the party became lively again....As Fang Yu walked on the road, he felt neither happy nor sad.He didn't care about such trivial matters. After all, he had eaten his fill, and it was time for him to go back.As for Tang Xiaorou, Fang Yu had given her the last bit of face by not killing Yang Xu on the spot.From now on, Fang Yu would not give Yang Xu another opportunity....As soon as Fang Yu returned to the city village, he received a phone call from Ji Dongshan."Mr. Fang, tonight at ten o'clock, my house will hold a networking cocktail party. There will be people from all walks of life attending, and the famous Master Fu from the martial arts world will also be there. I wanted to ask if Mr. Fang is interested..." Ji Dongshan said."Who is Master Fu?" Fang Yu asked."He is an information merchant, holding a lot of rare information. From his mouth, you might be able to obtain a lot of information about the demon beast inner cores you want to collect," Ji Dongshan said.