175 Teacher (2/2)

Scarlet heard Ash but she didn't look happy, looking at him with a frown. He already guessed that she was looking forward to his teaching but there was nothing he could do. Having Ash as her trainer would be much better for her.

To convince her, he whispered into her ear, ”Accept the deal and I will give you a reward.”

He knew normal convincing wouldn't work on her so he had to sacrifice himself. Ash even taught him in the past so he was sure of her skills. Unfortunately, saying that Ash was a better teacher than him wouldn't work at all.

Just as he thought, at the mention of the reward, Scarlet regained her smile and whispered back into his ear, ”I want two hugs daily...”

He grinned, already expecting such a demand and agreed, ”Fine, now go greet your teacher.” He didn't need to ask her twice as Scarlet smiled brightly and pulled away from him, going to Ash instead.

”Teacher, please take care of me,” Scarlet called out cutely and saluted with her fists as if she was greeting her ancient master.

”Hah,” Ash laughed and hugged Scarlet instead. ”Don't worry, I will take care of you. I won't let anyone bully you.”

It was a short hug as Ash released her and announced while pointing at the dining platform, ”Anyway, I need to go back to work. We can talk about it in detail later. Enjoy yourself for the next hour. There selection will officially start when all preparations are done.”

”Alright, thank you for bringing us here,” Wuxing replied, grasping Dongmei's hand and looked up at the Instructor who acted as a gatekeeper for the platform. ”Will he let Scarlet in too?”

”Oh, right!” Ash exclaimed and called out to the crooked nose man watching them from above, ”Martin! This girl is with me.” She patted Scarlet's head and the man nodded in response.

”It's settled. I'm off,” Ash said with a grin and ran away.

As they walked up the platform, the instructor named Martin let them inside without saying anything which worked for them. There were already eight other Top Ten members sitting by the tables, socializing with each other but they decided to sit on their own.

”Two daily hugs, huh?” Dongmei commented just as they sat down, looking at the Wuxing with a smile. ”I wonder what I will get in exchange?”

Wuxing knew she was just teasing him but Scarlet quickly jumped to defend him, taking the blame, ”It's my fault. When big bro mentioned a reward I couldn't think of anything else but hugs…”

”It's okay dear, I'm just playing,” Dongmei replied while giving Scarlet a side hug. ”It's good that Miss Ash decided to teach you. We don't need to worry anymore.”

”Mhmm, I'm sorry for making you two worried,” Scarlet replied, returning the hug.

Even though Dongmei was acting, a part of her wanted to receive something too. Wuxing placed his hand on her thigh and gently squeezed it, whispering into her ear at the same time, ”Don't worry, you will also receive a special reward.”

Dongmei seemed to be happy with that as she turned to him and gave him a soundless kiss as a response. It was her way of telling, 'bring it on.'

As if he couldn't pick the worst timing, Devil Face returned and informed, 'Katherine and Anna are still stuck with the organization work but they will join you all soon.'

'Alright,' Wuxing noted. He was about to ask what the girls want to eat and drink when he spotted one of the Top Ten members left their table, walking up to them with a drink in his hand.

His face darkened when he realized it was the very same guy that lured the bald guy at them. There was an apologetic smile on his face but that didn't change Wuxing's mind about him.

Before he reached them, Wuxing scoffed.

”Get lost. We don't give second chances.”