NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14 - Aren’t We Brothers? What’s Wrong With Using Your 200 Bucks?
Chapter 14 Aren’t We Brothers? What’s Wrong With Using Your 200 Bucks?
“Damn!”
Wang Cheng’s face froze for a moment before he cursed under his breath.
Why is this bastard acting so fast? He doesn’t even give me time to catch my breath!
What Wang Cheng didn’t know was that all of this was a trap deliberately set by Qi Lin.
The plan was to keep Wang Cheng too exhausted to argue back.
Only in this way could Qi Lin smoothly proceed with his strategy.
I can’t let Qi Lin take all the credit. Even if I’m a step late, I can still add something to it, Wang Cheng thought.
He decided to claim partial credit for the water, confusing everyone into thinking he also contributed money.
“Let me tell you something…”
Wang Cheng began, only to be interrupted by Qi Lin again.
“Not just the water—those snacks Wang Cheng is holding are also my treat. Everyone, come grab some before it’s gone!”
Qi Lin casually grabbed a packet of crunchy noodles from Wang Cheng’s arms, opened it, broke off a piece, and popped it into his mouth. The crisp sound of chewing was incredibly appetizing. The atmosphere was perfectly adjusted.
After all, they were all high school seniors. Who wouldn’t want a share of free water and snacks?
“Qi Lin’s actually a pretty good guy.”
“Qi Lin, work hard on your studies. Your grades will definitely improve.”
“If you ever need help with something, feel free to ask me.”
“He’s different from those spoiled rich second-generation types.”
As they came up to grab the water and snacks, the classmates either chatted with Qi Lin or silently changed their opinions of him.
Before long, the two boxes of water, along with the snacks Wang Cheng was holding, were completely wiped out. Wang Cheng didn’t even have time to react.
He stretched out his hand, his eyes filled with resentment. He wanted to say that those snacks were his. But since Qi Lin had already declared that the snacks were for everyone, wouldn’t protesting make him a public enemy?
Also, those two boxes of water—weren’t they the ones he’d painstakingly carried back himself?
Why didn’t he get even a single bottle in the end? Wang Cheng looked at Qi Lin with teary eyes, feeling utterly defeated.
“My bad, I misspoke earlier when I said the snacks were for sharing. Who knew everyone would act so quickly?”
Qi Lin shrugged innocently before returning to his seat. Wang Cheng gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, staring at Qi Lin’s back.
Once again, he couldn’t figure out if Qi Lin was intentionally messing with him or not. After all, Qi Lin had always been known for being generous and chivalrous.
It wasn’t unusual for someone in his situation, being isolated by classmates, to try improving relationships by treating everyone to snacks and water.
“This must’ve been a mistake—a slip-up this time.”
“Damn it, next time I’ll find a good opportunity to get back at this bastard Qi Lin!”
Despite his internal rage, Wang Cheng could only return to his seat, frustrated and dejected. Watching Wang Cheng’s retreating figure, Qi Lin flashed a sly smile.
Did Wang Cheng really think carrying two boxes of water was the extent of his punishment? The real fun hadn’t even started yet.
Wang Cheng had a habit of hiding his pocket money in his pencil case. He believed the most dangerous place was the safest. Besides, this was a prestigious high school, no one would risk their future by touching someone else’s money.
Qi Lin had discovered this by chance in his previous life. Back then, he’d been quite naive and hadn’t thought much of it. But now, it was the perfect opportunity to put that knowledge to use.
After returning to his seat, Wang Cheng opened his pencil case to check his pocket money.
“Where’s my money? Who touched my money?”
“The 200 bucks I left in my pencil case are gone!”
When Wang Cheng opened his pencil case and found it empty, he was stunned.
The next second, he jumped to his feet in agitation. His loud outburst immediately drew the class’s attention.
Before anyone could figure out what was happening, Qi Lin’s lazy voice rang out again.
“Oh, I didn’t bring any money today. I saw 200 bucks in your pencil case, so I borrowed it.”
After all the earlier provocations, Wang Cheng was already losing his mind.
Now, learning that Qi Lin had taken his money, he finally exploded, “Taking without asking is stealing! Did you ask for my permission before taking my money?”
Being accused of theft, Qi Lin remained calm, nonchalantly playing with his fingernails.
“Aren’t we best brothers? What’s the big deal about using 200 bucks? You’re acting like I killed your father or stole your girlfriend.”
“Besides, haven’t I spent at least 500 bucks buying you breakfast since we met? And another 300 bucks on snacks and drinks for you?”
“I’ve spent 800 bucks on you, and now you’re yelling at me over 200 bucks? Do I mean so little to you as a brother?”
This moral high ground—Wang Cheng had relied on it heavily in his previous life. But this time, it was Qi Lin who wielded it flawlessly.
“You…!”
Wang Cheng pointed at Qi Lin, trembling with rage. Only now did he realize that Qi Lin’s actions today were no accident. They were deliberately targeted at him. But he’d been too blind to see it until now.
Moreover, Qi Lin’s words put him on the moral high ground. No matter how Wang Cheng responded, he couldn’t escape the label of valuing money over friendship.
Everyone in the class knew Wang Cheng and Qi Lin were close. This time, Wang Cheng had truly shot himself in the foot, with no way to defend himself.