Free Web NovelChapter 714: Chapter 74: What Has He Done to Deserve This?!
The next day, at Ring Number One.
The Luoheng Squad stood on the boxing ring grounds with discontent, waiting for the yet-to-appear Level 3 Venue Management.
Xue Mei was the most displeased among them.
"Wasn’t it agreed we’d have two days off? Why was it canceled after just one day?"
"New officials often burn three fires, and I think he’s deliberately burning this flame on us!"
Xue Mei’s displeasure with Han Zhan wasn’t a matter of just one or two days.
It’s hard to say exactly why; maybe because Han Zhan had mocked her idol, Luo Qiuhong, or maybe because Han Zhan, a rookie, had suddenly become the superior of her superior.
This change in hierarchy made her feel jealous, which then transformed into other emotions.
"Xue Mei, how many times have I told you not to gossip about him behind his back?"
Luo Heng gently stopped her.
"His talent caught the eye of Lord Luo Keyang, and he was exceptionally promoted to Level 3 Venue Management; this is a heavy responsibility."
"The cancellation of the holiday probably isn’t Han Zhan’s doing, it’s likely the management’s instigation."
"We’ve already received a one-day holiday and a reward of three hundred Lifespan Coins; we should be more content."
Luo Heng, being a seasoned Level 2 Venue Assistant, had insights quite close to the truth.
However, Xue Mei seemingly still wasn’t convinced, letting out a light snort.
"No matter how heavy the responsibility, he’s just a lowly person who’s gotten ahead; compared to Lord Luo Qiuhong, he’s nothing more than a speck of dust in the vast Star Sea!"
"But now, this speck of dust is ordering you all to immediately start cleaning Ring Number One."
At this moment, a male voice sounded from behind them.
Xue Mei’s face changed color instantly upon hearing the voice.
Luo Heng quickly raised his hand to cover her mouth, fearing she’d say something shocking again.
"Um, Lord Han Zhan... Xue Mei, she..."
Luo Heng wanted to explain a couple of lines for Xue Mei but was interrupted by Han Zhan waving his hand.
"There’s no need for so much explanation. I’m not a Lifespan Coin; I can’t make everyone like me, and that’s perfectly normal."
As Han Zhan said this, he glanced at Xue Mei and then shook his head.
"However, gossiping about others isn’t a good habit."
"This is Pure Beauty Paradise, not some Charitable Paradise; any careless words uttered here could become a typical example of trouble caused by idle talks."
"Xue Mei."
Being called by Han Zhan, Xue Mei’s face turned red and then pale; ultimately, she made no response and lowered her head.
Silence was her last act of defiance.
"Lord Luo Keyang decreed that I should complete the cleaning of three boxing rings within two days, as part of my first test assignment."
"He also commented that I should give up the holiday and even used you as an example."
Han Zhan didn’t have to explain all this to Luo Heng.
But it was Luo Heng’s initial gesture of handing him a breathing mask and Lifespan Coins that made him willing to say more now.
Luo Heng, hearing this, suddenly realized and appreciated Han Zhan’s considerable care.
As the manager of the Life Span Boxing Ring, Luo Keyang definitely wasn’t a kind person; Luo Heng’s squad had earned two consecutive S-ratings due to Han Zhan’s astonishing talent.
Now that Han Zhan had been promoted, if Luo Heng’s team continued to enjoy their holiday, with someone like Luo Keyang as a manager, they might face a lot of trouble.
Being an experienced toolman, Luo Heng was well-aware of the undercurrents here.
So after hearing Han Zhan’s explanation, the gratitude on his face grew deeper.
"Thank you," Luo Heng said to Han Zhan.
Han Zhan nodded slightly, not saying much more.
Sometimes, conversing with smart people is less of a hassle.
Xue Mei, witnessing this, grew even more dissatisfied with Han Zhan, but with Luo Heng restraining her, she couldn’t express it too blatantly.
"Dismissed."
Just as Xue Mei was about to go to work silently, Han Zhan’s voice unexpectedly sounded from behind her.
"If these tasks were left to you guys, who knows how long it would take?"
"With Luo Keyang’s imminent stick striking down, you can’t handle it, and it’ll bring trouble upon me too."
"You!" Xue Mei detected the undisguised disdain in Han Zhan’s words; she was angry and wanted to retort but was firmly held back by Luo Heng.
Han Zhan ignored Xue Mei, stepping forward alone, and the familiar scene reappeared once more.
Corpses, mangled flesh, bloodstains, all were absorbed by Han Zhan using his Creativity Talent, re-condensed into the purest Life Spiritual Power.
The originally days-long workload for the Luo Heng Squad was greatly expedited with Han Zhan’s assistance.
The other squad members, who initially harbored grievances against Han Zhan, found those grievances dissipated after witnessing his actions.
"Tch, winning over hearts," Xue Mei coldly murmured.
Luo Heng glared at Xue Mei; he was just about to step forward to thank Han Zhan when his feet suddenly stopped mid-air.
Xue Mei’s gaze blossomed with brilliance and disbelief the next moment.
Han Zhan sensed the commotion behind them before anyone else.
Even though the sword was unsheathed, the awe-inspiring Sword Intent had already condensed between heaven and earth.
Sword Hero Star, Luo Qiuhong!
During the day, Luo Qiuhong appeared in Ring Number One. Luckily, the venue was in a state of cleaning, with no audience present.
Otherwise, given the reputation Luo Qiuhong had built on Pure Beauty Star, it would have caused quite a stir.
Of course, the current uproar wasn’t small either.
"Lord Luo," Xue Mei was the first to rush forward from the crowd, looking excitedly at her idol.
She was about to speak a few more sentences when she suddenly realized that Luo Qiuhong’s gaze wasn’t on her.
Or rather, from the beginning, when Luo Qiuhong appeared there, her focus was solely on one individual.
Following Luo Qiuhong’s gaze, the crowd spontaneously parted to create a path.
One end of the path was Luo Qiuhong approaching slowly.
The other end of the path was Han Zhan, the rising Level 3 Venue Management star!
Xue Mei’s mind buzzed as she watched this scene in disbelief.
Then, something even more unbelievable happened.
Luo Qiuhong walked closer step by step, stopping at a sword’s distance from Han Zhan.
She looked at Han Zhan and slowly spoke, "Do you have time? I’d like to treat you to a meal, maybe a date."
Xue Mei: "???"
Luo Heng: "???"
The rest of the Cleaning Squad: "???"
Everyone doubted their ears or thought they hadn’t fully woken up and were shaking themselves hard.
It’s real, all real!
The super Defender who consecutively defeated six Tier Nine Ultimate Powerhouses in the ring challenge matches, Sword Hero Star Luo Qiuhong,
was actually inviting an unknown man on a date?!
Han Zhan, what did he do to deserve this?!
Xue Mei frantically ridiculed in her mind, twisted and puzzled.
It felt like someone had just slapped her with a big frying pan, spinning her around in a 360-degree backflip.
The calmest person on Ring Number One was probably just Han Zhan himself.
He looked at Luo Qiuhong with a peaceful gaze and nodded slightly:
"Sure."
