It's Not Easy To Be a Man 210+

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244: My Goal!

Translator: ryuxenji  Editor: H2dH2mr

Wu Jiong’s expression turned cold and his gaze became solemn. “It looks like we’ll need to work hard! I hope that after two years, our new cadet regiment will be able to become one of the top four factions in the academy. At that time, even if the Thunder King wants to consume us, he will have to stop and think about it.”

“One of?” Ling Lan threw an icy glance over and said with a huff, “You only have that little bit of ambition?”

Wu Jiong was dumbfounded. “Boss Lan …”

“My goal, is not being one of the factions.” Ling Lan’s words made Wu Jiong somewhat confused, unsure what in the world Ling Lan was trying to say. However, Ling Lan’s following words almost made him fall over in shock. Ling Lan raised a finger to point straight up as he 1 said coldly, “My goal, is to unite the factions of the military academy. In other words, by the time I leave the military academy, there will only be one faction in the school, and that will be ours!”

Ling Lan’s face was cold as ever, his expression extremely serious — it was clear to see that everything he had said was from his true heart. Despite his stature and build not being as imposing as Wu Jiong’s, his force of presence was absolute in its domination of the scene, suppressing everyone present. This made Wu Jiong lament once more the distance between him and Ling Lan. Ling Lan could become the boss, not only because he had enough strength and capability, but also because he dared to think the unthinkable.

“Alright, Boss Lan, just based on these words of yours alone, I, Li Yingjie, acknowledge you full-heartedly as my boss!” A voice carried over from the doorway. Wu Jiong did not have to turn his head to know who it was 2 —— Li Yingjie. This stubborn, prickly, and insubordinate fellow had finally admitted his deference towards Ling Lan.

Li Yingjie’s admission similarly surprised Ling Lan. With a quirk of her brow, she teased, “I thought that I was already your boss since a long while back.”

Li Yingjie choked, the colour of his face fluctuating unpredictably, and he finally deflated and said, “Forget it. Since I’ve already acknowledged you as Boss, you can just say whatever you want.” Li Yingjie could not refuse to submit — he could not beat Ling Lan in a fight, and he did not have as much guts as the other either. And now, he had even lost to Ling Lan in terms of sheer arrogance. What right did he have still to refute Ling Lan’s words?

Li Yingjie’s defeated manner made Ling Lan feel rather sorry for him. In the end, she still liked the cocky Li Yingjie better, so Ling Lan pointed at the sofa beside her and said, “Sit, Li Yingjie. I do not wish for you to lose your personality. As long as you are capable enough, I don’t think there is anything wrong with being arrogant. In future, if there’s anything you can’t handle, just look for the others, and if they can’t handle it either, come find me …”

Following Ling Lan’s words, Li Yingjie’s expression lifted up proudly once more, his eyes shining with vibrant light. Behind him, an invisible tail rose higher and higher. Wu Jiong, Qi Long, and the others turned away speechlessly, unable to watch. Oh, this innocent child …  Once again being coaxed by Boss Lan onto the path of being a great rogue; he had obviously had the opportunity to change his ways and return to the proper path …

Ling Lan looked at Li Yingjie’s expression and felt rather guilty. Bewitching an innocent babe like this to do bad things — would she be struck down by lightning …?

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Time passed swiftly, and very soon it was time for the wagered fight between Leiting and the new cadet regiment. The exclusive combat hall of the military academy had long been filled with students from the various years. Of course, a large majority of the students were there to see Leiting torment the new cadets. Only very, very few new cadets still carried a tendril of hope that the new cadet regiment which was also made up of freshmen would be able to create a miracle, and do them freshmen proud.