Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 19 The Final Warning

Zhang Qingzhe didn't listen to the lectures all morning; instead, he was engrossed in studying that page of his handwritten notes.

It felt like he had obtained half a page of a mysterious book; each time he read it, he gained a new understanding and insight.

In particular, the underlying "chain technology" has greatly benefited Zhang Qingzhe.

When noon came, Zhang Qingzhe really didn't want to go to the cafeteria, fearing that he would have to eat the "witch's special dishes" again.

He and Wang Dong walked out of the school gate together and found a snack shop on the street.

Before the hot dishes were even served, Wang Dong, who had been scrolling through his phone, suddenly stood up excitedly:

"Brother, a deal has come! The buyer I contacted will be here soon, and I can get the money for you in no time."

Zhang Qingzhe was still looking at the paper when he saw Wang Dong walk out of the store and wait for a classmate on the street.

After a brief exchange, the two successfully completed the card transaction.

A short while later, Wang Dong returned with a smile, waving the numbers on his phone.

"Here's the thousand yuan. Consider the change my payment, okay?"

Zhang Qingzhe nodded: "That makes sense, let's do it that way!"

Although the two were good friends, Zhang Qingzhe was unwilling to let Wang Dong work for nothing.

Moreover, although he is skilled at card making, he is not very proficient in buying and selling.

With Wang Dong's help in contacting buyers, Zhang Qingzhe was actually able to earn more.

Wang Dong was also very happy.

His family tightened their belts to support him, leaving him with very little pocket money.

You can earn some extra money by doing a small favor like this.

For him, this was an incredible stroke of luck.

"You're a true buddy! This meal's on me." Wang Dong patted his chest generously. "Order anything under ten yuan!"

"Get lost, you stingy bastard," Zhang Qingzhe cursed. "At least let me order a meat dish, right?"

"Okay, okay, order it!"

Just as Zhang Qingzhe was about to add more dishes, he saw Wang Dong staring blankly out the window.

He followed the gaze and looked over there—

The student who just bought the card was actually entangled by Ding Yongkai.

Ding Yongkai is truly incorrigible; he won't even let up for a single day.

Zhang Qingzhe calmly put the paper away and slowly got up to walk out.

Seeing this, Wang Dong quickly grabbed his wrist:

"Zhang Qingzhe, what do you want to do?"

"This person just bought our card and is now being extorted. If this continues, how are we supposed to sell our cards?"

Zhang Qingzhe has a long-term vision.

He wasn't planning on making a one-off deal.

He still has several years of university ahead of him, and his card-making skills will only improve, allowing his business to grow bigger and bigger.

If customers are constantly harassed by Ding Yongkai, they will definitely be affected.

Moreover, that scoundrel Ding Yongkai even brought thugs to cause trouble last night.

Zhang Qingzhe also needs to settle this score with him.

But Wang Dong was very worried.

He only knew that Ding Yongkai knew some shady characters outside, but he didn't know that those people had already been dealt with by Zhang Qingzhe.

He was afraid that Zhang Qingzhe would suffer if he went out, so he gripped his wrist tightly.

Wang Dong now possesses nearly ten [magical loops], and he believes his enhanced body is sufficient to stop Zhang Qingzhe.

But to his utter surprise, Zhang Qingzhe didn't care at all.

With just a slight flick of her wrist, she shook off Wang Dong's hand.

Wang Dong was stunned and looked down at his hands.

He looked at Zhang Qingzhe's retreating figure with a puzzled expression, then suddenly realized—

This guy has been hiding his true strength again!

In class this morning, they said there were only ten [magic paths].

But judging from the extent of his enhancement just now, there must be at least twenty.

The student who had just bought the card reluctantly handed it over.

Ding Yongkai’s eyes gleamed with greed, and just as he was about to reach out to take it, his wrist was suddenly grabbed.

He suddenly felt a piercing pain and almost collapsed to his knees on the road.

Ding Yongkai looked up in astonishment, meeting Zhang Qingzhe's icy gaze, and couldn't help but shiver.

Zhang Qingzhe stared at Ding Yongkai and said to the classmate next to him:

"Student, you can go now, this has nothing to do with you."

The student hesitated for a moment and stood still, not daring to move.

He didn't run back to school until he saw Wang Dong waving at him from a distance.

Ding Yongkai took a deep breath and forcefully pulled his wrist back, seeing that his skin was red from being squeezed.

He asked somewhat hesitantly, "Zhang Qingzhe, what do you want to do?"

Zhang Qingzhe didn't answer, but instead asked, "Did you see what happened last night?"

"Last night..." Ding Yongkai immediately recalled Zhang Qingzhe's cold gaze at that time.

As if a nightmare were returning, a chill ran down his spine. "I know those people, but they have nothing to do with me!"

"Ding Yongkai, stop pretending." Zhang Qingzhe's tone was calm. "I see right through you."

Ding Yongkai coughed twice, adopting a nonchalant attitude: "Zhang Qingzhe, you've really misunderstood. How could I contact outsiders to bully my classmates?"

"Fine! It's fine if you don't admit it, I don't care about your affairs." Zhang Qingzhe interrupted him abruptly, "I want you to promise me one thing right now."

"Oh? Go ahead and say it, I'm listening." Ding Yongkai swaggered around in a nonchalant manner.

"From today onwards, you are not allowed to extort anyone again." Zhang Qingzhe paused, his voice very calm. "If I see you doing it again, I won't be so polite."

But the oppressive feeling beneath the surface of this ordinariness sent a chill down Ding Yongkai's spine.

But Ding Yongkai only stiffened for a moment, then forced himself to maintain his rogue-like demeanor:

"Zhang Qingzhe, don't think Xi is so powerful. As an old classmate, let me remind you, those people you injured last night have a [Card Master] backing them up."

Zhang Qingzhe looked Ding Yongkai up and down again.

Judging from his fearless demeanor, he probably really has someone backing him up.

However, Zhang Qingzhe was not afraid.

Those who get involved in such sordid matters as extorting students are clearly not much better off than the people behind them.

He felt that his strength was improving rapidly and that he shouldn't be afraid of these trash.

Moreover, if he wants to continue improving, he must keep selling cards to create a cycle of economic growth and power.

Therefore, we must cut off Ding Yongkai's dirty hand, otherwise our improvement speed will also be affected.

Seeing Zhang Qingzhe remain silent, Ding Yongkai assumed he was afraid and immediately became smug again.

"Zhang Qingzhe, are you scared just because you heard about the 'Card Master'? If you want to settle things, I can set up a trap for you. You spend a little money to apologize to them and pay their medical bills, and we'll call it even."

Zhang Qingzhe smiled and then said calmly:

"Ding Yongkai, my warning remains unchanged. If you want to cause trouble again, be prepared to end up in the hospital next time!"

Sensing the danger in his words, Ding Yongkai suddenly panicked.

He scrutinized Zhang Qingzhe again, feeling that he was completely different from the person he knew in high school.

Zhang Qingzhe was so cowardly back then that he could be easily intimidated by him.

Whenever he asked to "borrow" money, Zhang Qingzhe would obediently hand it over.

But Zhang Qingzhe, for some reason, has suddenly become so assertive.

Moreover, it wasn't the kind of blustering strength, but rather the kind of terrifying power that suppressed its own might.

Like a giant iceberg, all the danger lies hidden beneath the surface.