Chapter 58: Memories of the Past

In the residential complex outside Nanhua University, Happy, Bai Lang, Chen Fan, Qi Ci, and Xu Xin, who arrived later, sat together, cheering for the upcoming “Nanhua University Martial Arts Tournament”!
Qi Ci suggested renting this house because Xu Xin was a girl, and it would be inconvenient for her to go in and out of the male dormitory alone. Moreover, as the “Nanhua Martial Arts Ranking” grew, more events would likely be needed, possibly requiring more people. From today onward, this place would be the working site for the five members of Nanhua’s team. It had three bedrooms and one living room. After class, they could gather here to plan things. After all, it was only about a hundred meters away from the back gate of Nanhua University, so it wouldn’t take long to get there.
After downing a glass of liquor, Bai Lang, who wasn’t very tolerant of alcohol, started singing loudly:
“Happy, ever since you got dumped, you’ve come up with more and more crazy ideas… I, Bai Lang, officially declare on behalf of the organization! Starting today, you’re our ‘Nanhua Five’’ chief advisor!”
“Thank you for the trust and support from the organization. I’ll drink this glass. You guys go ahead.”
Happy smiled, enjoying the atmosphere. Ignoring Bai Lang’s nonsense, he filled his glass and drank it in one gulp.
“Great!”
Everyone burst into laughter.
Xu Xin, with a slightly flushed face from alcohol, took a small sip of liquor and looked at the four of them.
After Bai Lang finished singing, it was Chen Fan’s turn:
“Hey, did you hear? Xu Pang and Liu Lang kept trying to persuade those who ranked high not to participate in this tournament all day long. Even Yu Cha almost agreed with them… Happy’s move was absolutely devastating! It not only shattered their alliance but also knocked those two idiots out! I received their resignation letters an hour ago. I was thrilled! Everyone!” As he spoke, he raised his glass. Bai Lang and Qi Ci stood up at the same time, staring at Happy.
“Enough talk. After we finish drinking, if you dare, try challenging us!”
They downed three glasses of liquor in quick succession, then glared fiercely at Happy until he obediently finished drinking. Only then did they sit down, as if they had won a battle.
“Hmm.”
Qi Ci glanced around, cleared his throat, and said, “It’s my turn.” He picked up his glass. Happy’s expression changed; he rolled his eyes and protested, “Hey! Guys, will you ever stop…? Ah! After all, I’ve also made contributions. From the way you’re acting, it doesn’t seem like a celebration at all—it looks more like a criticism session.”

“You brat, let me tell you—Xu Xin being able to sit next to you now is all thanks to us arranging it. Such a great opportunity, do you really want to back out?”
“…”
Kai Xin glanced at Xu Xin, who just smiled without saying a word, watching the situation unfold with a smile.
That little girl… doesn’t even want to say something to clarify things for us? Does she deliberately want to see us embarrassed?
“Fine, I’ll drink! If I get drunk later and do something outrageous, it won’t help even if you shout your head off.” Kai Xin glared at Xu Xin fiercely, gritted his teeth, and drank it all!
Xu Xin’s face finally turned red as she glared at Kai Xin in embarrassment and anger, but she still poured more wine for him and said something that made him deeply regretful:
“Hmph, now it’s my turn. As the only woman in the Nanhua Five, I decide—drink it!”
Kai Xin was left speechless. He never expected his threats to make his opponent even more arrogant and aggressive, not giving him even a chance to catch his breath:
“Sis… I was wrong.”
“If you show proper attitude, I’ll forgive you after you drink three more cups.”
“…”
Kai Xin finally realized Xu Xin’s true nature—turns out she’s also an expert at drinking, the kind who makes others drink but not herself!
You’re really ruthless.
With “humiliating tears” in his eyes, Kai Xin bit down hard on a cup, threw it aside, and rushed to the bathroom.
Damn it…
They started teasing each other before even eating—my stomach’s in chaos!
When they returned to the table, the Lonely Three Wolves, having lost their common goal, could only “fight each other.” Driven by anger, they drank more beer until they were all drunk and unsteady.
“You’re back now?”
Xu Xin’s expression remained calm. Seeing Kai Xin return, she glanced at his pale face and showed a hint of concern. Feeling somewhat guilty, she said, “I heard you’re quite good at drinking. How come you collapsed after just two bottles?”
“Good at drinking? Pfft.”
Kai Xin smiled bitterly:
“It was the first time I got drunk for you.”
As soon as the Lonely Three Wolves collapsed, they started lying without hesitation. Acting like Jia Baoyu, they fumbled for the teapot and complained, “I didn’t even eat much today, yet I had to pour two rounds of beer for each of you. Ah… the worst part is you—being a girl, you not only don’t feel sorry for us but also add fuel to the fire.”
Their act was quite convincing. Xu Xin stuck out her tongue playfully and poured hot tea for Kai Xin:
“I’m sorry. I really didn’t want to ruin everyone’s fun. And I heard you’re very good at drinking, so… I really am sorry. Consider this tea as an apology.”
“Sigh…”

Kai Xin sighed happily, glanced back at the three people who were now unconscious on the table, and took the tea from Xu Xin. “The show is almost over. Let’s eat something, then I’ll take you home.”
“Mm.”
Xu Xin agreed obediently.
As they were leaving, Xu Xin suddenly remembered and suggested canceling “Fatty God” and “No Scoundrel”’s eligibility to participate in the martial arts tournament, but Kai Xin refused.
“But…” Xu Xin was reluctant. “I have no problem giving away the money earned by everyone to others. But giving it to them? Hmph! I’m annoyed!”
“They still need to have the ability to earn it.”
Kai Xin smiled gently.
Xu Xin stopped picking up food and looked at him strangely. “Fatty God and No Scoundrel are very strong. They’re currently second and third on the rankings… I heard they even possess mastery-level martial arts skills.”
“And so what?”
Kai Xin remained unmoved. “That ranking list isn’t reliable at all…”
He hadn’t forgotten that the top five on the Nanhua Rankings had all been defeated by him, an unknown nobody, and he wasn’t even the first to do so!
Those people hadn’t officially registered as members of the Nanhua Martial Arts Rankings yet, and although their strength was currently lower than Yu Cha and the others, their combat skills were strong, and they had already gained a reputation in the martial arts world.
So, what truly mattered was an individual’s combat experience and tactics—internal energy levels meant nothing…
Hearing Kai Xin’s confident tone, the sensitive girl finally realized something. She blinked and leaned in curiously and eagerly. “Kai Xin, are you saying you’ll also participate in this martial arts tournament?”
“Of course.”
As he said this, a unnatural pale color suddenly appeared on Kai Xin’s face!
A beautiful figure involuntarily flashed through his mind.
He suddenly remembered a woman who had appeared by his side since he became famous at Nanhua University and had been with him for over two years. If he participated in this martial arts tournament and won a place, would it attract her attention?