7 Day 6: The Scum Is Lucky (1/2)

Chen Sheng turned. He saw Fei Yin standing behind him. ”Brother Fei. You're back.” He said.

Fei Yin was about to say something when somebody pushed him aside, so strong he almost flew away.

”Ah Sheng, I'm back, too!” it was, no doubt, Chen Han. His face is so bright it's almost blinding. ”How are you? Did someone hurt you?” he asked and checked Chen Sheng's hand.

”Senior Brother Chen. You're making Brother Chen uncomfortable.” Li Tian said, frowning, and pulled Chen Sheng away from Chen Han.

Chen Han pouted and let go of Chen Sheng's hands.

”Brother Chen.” Feng Mo called. ”Junior Brother Lei.” He said and nodded at Lei Ling.

Lei Ling respectfully bowed.

Feng Mo turned to Chen Sheng. ”We'll be leaving in three hours.” He told him. ”Elder Ming and Elder Luo will be coming with us back to the Newfound Land.” He explained, telling him about their private meeting earlier.

”I'm going, too!” Chen Han said and smiled brightly at Chen Sheng. ”I'll be with my Ah Sheng more - !” he said, grinning stupidly.

”Senior Brother Chen. You're not going there for sightseeing.” Li Tian told him, frowning and glaring.

And he and Chen Han started to bicker.

”Senior Brother Chen.” Lei Ling called. Chen Sheng looked at him. ”I'll be taking my leave. I'll tell our fellow brothers about our departure so they could prepare. Please tell other Senior Brothers about this.” he said and bowed.

Chen Sheng nodded. ”Thanks.” He told him.

Lei Ling quietly left, doesn't want to disturb the atmosphere around the five gentlemen in the pavilion.

”Brother Chen.” A voice behind Chen Sheng called, almost making him jump in surprise.

He turned. It was the always forgotten Fei Yin.

”Brother Fei.” Chen Sheng said and bowed.

”Would you like to eat?” Fei Yin asked. ”We still have time to eat before we leave.” He told him.

But, before Chen Sheng could answer, the three gentlemen turned sharply at them. Obviously, they heard Fei Yin's invitation to Chen Sheng.

”I want to eat, too. I'm getting hungry.” It was Chen Han, smiling brightly but his eyes glaring daggers at Fei Yin.

Fei Yin frowned. ”But, I only invited Brother Chen – ” he said.

He was cut off by Li Tian. ”I want to eat with Brother Chen.” He said, smiling at Chen Sheng. ”It's been a long time since we last ate with Brother Chen. Right?” he said and looked at Fei Yin.

Fei Yin frowned. What 'long time'? It was just this morning! He thought. ”But – ” he said.

”We're wasting time.” It was Feng Mo. They looked at him. ”I'm getting hungry now, too.” He said, then glanced at Chen Sheng. ”Brother Li is right. It's been a while since I last ate lunch with Brother Chen.” He said and looked away, his ears red.

Fei Yin's eyes narrowed. What 'it's been a while'? You didn't eat lunch with us yesterday since you had a class with your tutor! He thought, now frowning. ”You – ” he said and glared at the three.

Obviously, they all want time with Chen Sheng, and Fei Yin clearly is stealing a time with Chen Sheng. Of course, they all won't allow it.

But, before Fei Yin could continue to speak, he was cut off again.

”You're all having lunch?” a voice said. ”How about you join us?”

They all turned. Their eyes went wide when they saw Sun Yi.

”As a token of forgiveness for this morning.” Sun Yi added and glanced at the silent Wu Yuan. ”So?” he asked and turned to the five gentlemen.

A deafening silence fell.

Surprisingly, the lunch between the seven gentlemen – four from the Newfound Sect and three from the Promising Sect, was harmonious. And the key to that harmonious once – in – a – lifetime lunch is Sun Yi.

Even though he's cold and overbearing, he's actually an eloquent person. He's talking everything under the sun, urging the four from another sect to talk with him.

That includes Chen Sheng, of course.

As expected of a fellow scum. Chen Sheng thought. He's good with words, too.

”We hope you have a safe trip.” Sun Yi said and bowed at the four when their lunch was finished.

”Many thanks, Senior Brother Sun.” Li Tian, Feng Mo and Chen Sheng bowed. Fei Yin just nodded.

Sun Yi smiled. ”Please look after our master.” He told them, referring to Luo Shi. ”Even though Elder Ming is with him, but he still forgets to eat on time...” he said and listed down the perks of Luo Shi, which shocked the four.

”We will. Many thanks, Senior Brother Sun, for the lunch.” Li Tian and Feng Mo said, then bowed.

Sun Yi smiled and bowed. ”You're welcome to come again in Promising Land.” He told them, no hint of malice or evil intentions, which relaxed their nerves. ”Oh. Right.” He said and turned to Chen Sheng. ”Junior Brother Chen.” He called and whispered to Chen Sheng, which made the others' forehead knotted.

Wu Yuan looked puzzled, too.

”Right?” Sun Yi said and looked at Chen Sheng, smiling brightly.

Chen Sheng looked at him blankly. ”Senior Brother Sun...” he said and whispered back to Sun Yi. ”You're really smart.” He said and grinned.

Sun Yi, to everyone's surprise, laughed loudly. Chen Sheng stood straight, his face still blank.

”Brother Sun...” Chen Han called, puzzled. Just what did these two talk about? He thought, having the same thoughts as the others.

”It's almost one.” Wu Yuan spoke for the first time. ”It's time for you to leave.” He told them.

”Right.” Chen Han said, frowning. ”Brother Sun, many thanks for treating us lunch.” He said and bowed.

”Many thanks, Senior Brother Sun.” the four said and bowed.

Sun Yi said and waved his hand. The five then left.

”What did you talk about with that kid?” Wu Yuan asked, looking at the five fleeting figures. He's referring to Chen Sheng.

”Curious?” Sun Yi asked, smiling. ”Or jealous?” he asked and grinned, then glanced at Wu Yuan.

Wu Yuan froze.

Sun Yu laughed and walked away. ”That kid's cute – ” he said.

But before he could continue, Wu Yuan pulled him and kissed him. Sun Yi smiled and kissed Wu Yuan back.

These two... they are Dao companions.

”Brother Chen.” Fei Yin called as they walk towards the assembly area. ”What did Senior Brother Sun and you talked about?” he asked.

Chen Han, Li Tian and Feng Mo looked at Chen Sheng.

”It was about my cultivation level.” Chen Sheng answered and looked at the gathered Newfound Sect disciples outside the assembly hall.

The four – Chen Han, Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo looked at each other, then lowered their head. The topic is too sensitive so they didn't try and ask Chen Sheng about it more.

”Senior Brother Chen!” Lei Ling called, his face lit up when he saw Chen Sheng walking towards him, followed by the four gentlemen.

Hearing this, the other disciples turned. They frowned when they saw Chen Sheng.

”I wonder how he'll go back this time.” One of them said.

”It's generous of Senior Brother Li to make that trash ride with him – ” they added.

”Then, will Senior Brother Li make him ride on his sword again - ?”

”No way. Didn't you see how exhausted Senior Brother Li looked when we reached here? I bet he wants to drop that trash on the way, but just being polite not to. Carrying someone other than yourself on your sword requires more power – ”

Other than 'scum', 'trash' is another word they describe Chen Sheng.

Lei Ling's face went dark and glared at the other disciples. ”Senior Brother Chen.” he called and turned to Chen Sheng. ”I can let you ride with me back to the Newfound Land – ” he suggested.

”Hold it.” Chen Han said when he reached them. His face is as dark as Lei Ling's. ”I'm the one who's Ah Sheng will be riding with – ” he said.

”No. It's me.” Fei Yin said. ”As his fellow Brother, it's just natural for me to – ”

Chen Han glared at him and cut him off. ”His brother (real brother) is now here. There's no need for you to burden yourself with the responsibility – ” he said, smiling at Fei Yin but he's pissed.

Fei Yin frowned. ”I never said Brother Chen is a burden to me – ” he said and glared at Chen Han.

Li Tian sighed. ”Would you like to ride again with me - ?” he asked and looked at Chen Sheng.

”Would you like to ride with me - ?” Feng Mo said together with Li Tian.

The two looked at each other.

”Senior Brother Chen.” Lei Ling whispered. ”Your charm really is so strong.” He said and laughed heartily. He looked at the other disciples who looked like they've drank a gallon of vinegar.

Chen Sheng sighed as he rubbed his forehead. Even though he has a sword, but with his low level cultivation, he can't make it fly, much less ride on it. That's why, as much as possible, he never travels.