Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 402 - 401 Spoils of War

A warm yet strange scene formed on the pedestrian street.

What was warm was the high-value couple, Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan, looking so blissfully happy.

It indeed delivered a sweet blow to the crowd around them.

What was strange was that while the handsome guy and beautiful girl enjoyed their world for two, an out-of-place tall person stood continuously by their side.

To say the tall person was a friend of the handsome guy and beautiful girl seemed unlikely.

For neither the handsome guy nor the beautiful girl seemed inclined to acknowledge the tall person.

If he was just a passerby, the tall person did not appear to be leaving either.

Such an unusual love triangle truly existed like a mystery.

Perhaps out of curiosity, the pedestrians around unanimously slowed their pace.

Maybe everyone wanted to see what kind of story would unfold between the handsome guy, the beautiful girl, and the standing tall person?

But if everyone stopped and just stood there watching, it seemed somewhat impolite.

So, without needing to discuss it, everyone unanimously slowed down.

This way, it wouldn’t seem to the handsome guy and beautiful girl that they were just standing there waiting for a show.

Nor would they walk away too fast and miss the possible "good show" that could take place later.

Zhou Haoming himself wanted to leave, as standing there only made him feel how much he was being ignored.

Zhou Haoming couldn’t even see Xuanxuan’s face anymore.

Jiang Xinxuan was sitting with her back to Zhou Haoming, and Zhou Haoming certainly couldn’t circle around to the front to look, could he?

Yet just by looking at Xuanxuan’s back, Zhou Haoming felt quite content.

Zhou Haoming felt that at least he and Xuanxuan were breathing the same air.

This made Zhou Haoming feel that he had considerably closed the distance between him and Xuanxuan.

Zhou Haoming’s heart had been chanting the girl’s name "Xuanxuan," which he had been calling her internally ever since Su Mu called her that.

Now, Zhou Haoming also called the girl that in his heart.

Xuanxuan, Xuanxuan, Xuanxuan...

Although he couldn’t say it aloud, Zhou Haoming’s heart had already called out how many times he didn’t know.

Regrettably, Xuanxuan had no reaction to Zhou Haoming’s internal calls.

She didn’t even turn her head.

Zhou Haoming just silently watched the sweet interactions between Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan, not wanting to leave even though his heart was bleeding.

Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan seemed to have already forgotten Zhou Haoming’s existence, both thoroughly enjoying the pleasure brought by the food.

This side’s weird trio was surprisingly harmonious.

However, it filled the deliberately slow-walking pedestrians with curiosity.

Could it be that the tall person was the handsome guy and beautiful girl’s bodyguard?

Was that why the three were in such a formation?

Everyone shook their heads internally, it seemed they had guessed wrong.

The drama they wanted to see wasn’t going to happen.

Su Mu had already gotten used to his girlfriend’s foodie nature.

A heap of food, all bought by Xuanxuan, ended up mostly in Su Mu’s stomach.

Of course, this time Jiang Xinxuan was also very experienced.

She hardly bought any desserts.

The scanty sweets that were there, Jiang Xinxuan polished off herself.

"Su Mu, the fireworks banquet is still a while away, where shall we go later?"

Jiang Xinxuan seemed to have truly forgotten about Zhou Haoming standing behind her.

Looking at the nearly devoured delicacies before him, Jiang Xinxuan knew he couldn’t eat another bite.

Having no interest in the food, Jiang Xinxuan was of course thinking about how to have a good time shopping with her boyfriend.

"It’s up to you, wherever you want to go," he said.

Shopping was something girls usually excelled at, so Su Mu naturally left the decision up to his girlfriend.

Since they were on the pedestrian street, Xuanxuan could go wherever she wanted, and it was no big deal.

"Su Mu, how about we take a stroll through Jewelry City?" she suggested.

Most girls liked little trinkets and such.

Though Jiang Xinxuan wore only brand-name items, that didn’t affect her desire to browse around.

If she saw something she liked, Jiang Xinxuan wouldn’t mind picking up a few trophies.

Jewelry City wasn’t limited to wearable accessories; it also had many beautiful ornaments and the like.

Before she dated Su Mu, Jiang Xinxuan would sometimes come here with her classmates during the holidays.

Jiang Xinxuan remembered she would always pick up a few things.

Of course, shopping with her boyfriend this time, even if she didn’t find anything, Jiang Xinxuan was happy just looking around.

"Okay," Su Mu agreed.

To him, it didn’t matter where they shopped.

Since they had some time before the fireworks banquet, Su Mu knew Xuanxuan wasn’t interested in food anymore either.

After all, Xuanxuan’s appetite was always small, which Su Mu knew well.

Jiang Xinxuan began tidying up the table.

Public places were where one’s etiquette truly showed.

Gathering everything into a plastic bag, she tied a knot, planning to toss it in a nearby trash can later.

"Zhou Haoming, you’ve been out for a breath of fresh air for a bit too long, haven’t you? We’ve already finished inside," someone called out.

"Yeah, Zhou Haoming, what are you just standing there for?" another added.

"As soon as I came out of the store, I saw you standing there, not moving an inch. Is there something interesting?" a third inquired.

Just as Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan got up, ready to leave, several voices came from behind where Zhou Haoming was standing.

One could tell right away that these were likely Zhou Haoming’s friends.

Su Mu had no interest in Zhou Haoming’s friends, not even bothering to glance their way.

Jiang Xinxuan held onto Su Mu’s arm while carrying the plastic bag in her other hand.

Like Su Mu, Jiang Xinxuan had no curiosity about Zhou Haoming’s friends.

Zhou Haoming was only blocking one side; Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan didn’t need to walk around him, they were ready to leave in a different direction.

"Wait a moment, classmate. What a coincidence to run into you here in Huadong City," an excited voice chimed in, and a man quickly stepped in front of Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan.

He effectively blocked their path.

No one noticed that Zhou Haoming’s clenched fist had quietly relaxed.

Zhou Haoming had wanted to come forward and stop them as they were about to leave.

But he knew he had no grounds, nor any excuse, to stop Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan from leaving.

An excited Zhou Haoming could only clench his fists tightly, helpless.

Now seeing his classmate stopping Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan, Zhou Haoming heaved a sigh of relief.

Although Zhou Haoming knew Xuanxuan wouldn’t give him a second glance, even if she was standing right in front of him.

But to Zhou Haoming, being able to see Xuanxuan was satisfaction enough.

Looking at the man who had stopped him, Su Mu raised an eyebrow.

Su Mu had an excellent memory and of course, recognized the man who had stopped him.

Wang Yibo, the captain of Z University Basketball Team.

Su Mu remembered that after he showed off his skills, it was this Wang Yibo who had extended an enthusiastic invitation to him.

Of course, Su Mu had rejected it.

Join the basketball team?

Su Mu had no interest in becoming teammates with Zhou Haoming.

Besides, Su Mu wasn’t really interested in playing basketball.

Playing football was Su Mu’s hobby.

If it hadn’t been for Zhou Haoming’s sneak attack, Su Mu wouldn’t have used his daily check-in opportunity for basketball.

However, Su Mu didn’t have a bad impression of this Wang Yibo.

After all, at Z University, only Zhou Haoming had shown hostility towards Su Mu.

The others, Su Mu thought, were just normal university students.

Seeing Wang Yibo’s excited expression.

By chance, Wang Yibo was standing right in front of Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan.

Not wanting to go around Wang Yibo again, Su Mu stopped the step he was about to take.

Su Mu knew that this Wang Yibo was different from Zhou Haoming.

Zhou Haoming had inappropriate thoughts about Xuanxuan, which was why he did that to Su Mu on the basketball court.

This Wang Yibo purely admired Su Mu’s basketball skills, perhaps out of a desperate desire for talent.

Towards Wang Yibo, Su Mu did not speak, but he didn’t outright ignore him either.

"Classmate, I am the captain of the Z University Basketball Team, Wang Yibo, do you remember me?"

Since Su Mu had yet to respond, Wang Yibo wasn’t sure if the handsome guy in front of him still remembered him.

Scratching his head, Wang Yibo reintroduced himself.

He emphasized the Z University Basketball Team, hoping the handsome guy would remember him.

"Is there something you need?"

Su Mu didn’t directly answer Wang Yibo’s question. Was recognizing him that important?

From the beginning, Su Mu never considered joining the basketball team, so recognizing the team captain shouldn’t matter at all, right?

"Ah?"

Wang Yibo didn’t expect the handsome guy not to answer whether he recognized him but to directly ask if he needed something.

This was far from the response Wang Yibo had in mind.

A bit belatedly, Wang Yibo realized that the handsome guy must remember him to ask such a question.

"Classmate, I just think you and our basketball team are really fated."

"Last time it was at our Z University, and now we meet again in Huadong City."

"Classmate, if this isn’t fate, then wouldn’t that be a bit unreasonable?"

Wang Yibo was really trying hard to bridge a connection with the handsome guy.

If the object of interest weren’t another guy, Wang Yibo’s words could almost be taken as a confession.

Su Mu raised an eyebrow. What was all this talk for?

This Wang Yibo certainly couldn’t know that Su Mu had already chosen Z University.

Without knowing this, was Wang Yibo trying so hard to draw the Su Mu of Huadong City into their Z University Basketball Team in Wudong City?

Su Mu felt that if this was what Wang Yibo was thinking, it was a bit too much.

It was just a university basketball team, not even a formal one.

To recruit across cities?

"Classmate, our basketball team has another game in Huadong City tomorrow. If you have time, you’re welcome to come and watch."

"Of course, if you’re willing to join our basketball team for a game, we’d welcome you with open arms."

Wang Yibo’s basketball team could be said to have narrowly won today’s game.

The battle tomorrow will only be more intense.

Wang Yibo and his teammates came out to relax tonight to relieve some of the psychological pressure.

Wang Yibo really didn’t expect to encounter in Huadong City the handsome guy he had seen before, who had already become a basketball idol in his heart.

Wang Yibo thinks this might be heaven’s way of helping him.

Before that important game tomorrow, to run into such a master of basketball again.

Isn’t this just heaven sending a player to his basketball team?

Wang Yibo knows if the handsome guy is willing to join his basketball team, there will be no suspense about tomorrow’s game.

With skills like scoring from the spectator’s stands, who else on the court tomorrow could compete with the handsome guy?

Wang Yibo even believes the handsome guy doesn’t need to move; he could stand anywhere on the court and easily throw the ball into the basket.

Thinking this, Wang Yibo’s conviction to invite the handsome guy to join his basketball team grew even stronger.

It’s just that because he doesn’t really know the handsome guy, Wang Yibo’s invitation was very tactful.

Wang Yibo doesn’t want the handsome guy to feel like he’s being invited just to win a game.

In fact, back at Z University, Wang Yibo had already made a sincere invitation to Su Mu.

Unfortunately, at that time, Su Mu hadn’t even decided which university to attend, so naturally, he couldn’t accept Wang Yibo’s offer.

Of course, even now that Su Mu has decided on Z University, he still isn’t very interested in Wang Yibo’s basketball team.

"I’m not interested in basketball."

Su Mu remembers telling Wang Yibo this.

Too bad Wang Yibo doesn’t seem to have taken it to heart.

Wang Yibo still wanting to invite Su Mu to join the basketball team today just shows that Su Mu’s previous stance had no effect.

"How is that possible? You play basketball so well, how could you not be interested in basketball?"

Wang Yibo wore an expression that said he wouldn’t believe it even if he were beaten to death.

Not interested in basketball with such great skill?

Wang Yibo said that’s just unscientific.

"Yeah, handsome guy, if you don’t want to join our basketball team, just say so. With such advanced skills, you’re telling us you’re not interested in basketball?"

"I’d never believe it; playing basketball requires training. Don’t tell me you were born knowing how to play without any actual practice."

"I can’t believe it either. Someone who plays basketball must have practiced, especially since, handsome guy, your skills are so great."

"You’ve put effort into basketball yet you’re not interested? Handsome guy, you should come up with a better excuse."

...

Because of Su Mu’s statement, Wang Yibo’s teammates started to chime in, unable to hold back.

Which of these players hadn’t gone through long periods of basketball training?

Even so, they were still amateur players, not even official ones.

Not to mention comparing them to Su Mu’s basketball skills.

Now, with Su Mu speaking so lightly, of course, the players wouldn’t believe it.

If the handsome guy really wasn’t interested in basketball, yet he could possess such high basketball function.

The players felt that they might as well be a joke.

Years of practice, and they can’t even compare to a single little finger of the handsome guy.

Yet they claim to be basketball fans?

Isn’t that just a blatant joke?

So, it’s quite understandable that everyone got excited.

Of course, among those speaking, Zhou Haoming was certainly not included.