The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

C558 – What a Powerful Authority You Have

Su Ming quickly made his way to the bustling food stall. Despite it being the afternoon, the place was teeming with patrons. Under the shade of an awning, shirtless men stood on beer crates, skewering kebabs and sipping on drinks. From a distance, Su Ming spotted Su Qiu and Zhang Qianqian.

Approaching a long table, he realized it was actually three tables pushed together, surrounded by a group of young people who looked to be students, judging by their age. The table was laden with an array of mouthwatering dishes, and several boxes of beer were nearby, most of them empty, indicating a lengthy drinking session.

The center of attention was a young man seated in the middle of the group. He was quite young and undeniably handsome, dressed in a suit for a casual drink and meal. His demeanor was proud, and his movements carried an air of arrogance. Upon closer inspection, Su Ming noticed a small badge pinned to the young man’s chest—it bore the title of Eastsea University’s student council president.

Su Ming chuckled to himself. This fellow had to wear a suit and tie, complete with the student council president’s badge, just to have dinner with classmates on the weekend. Was he worried about going unrecognized? Talk about a show-off.

​This display made sense to Su Ming. Thanks to him, Principal Ye had shown special consideration for Su Qiu, encouraging her to join the student council for some real-world experience. After all, the student council is a reflection of society at large. However, anyone who’s been to college knows that student councils can sometimes mirror the worst of societal bureaucracy and interpersonal politics…

“Brother!” Su Qiu exclaimed, spotting Su Ming. She quickly stood up and scurried over, grabbing his arm affectionately. “Brother, you made it! Have you eaten yet? Come, sit down.”

As Su Qiu rose, the gazes of all the young men at the table shifted toward them. As they eyed Su Ming, a subtle hostility was palpable.

​Su Ming paused, taken aback. What was happening? Had he unwittingly become the object of everyone’s envy?

“I skipped lunch, so I’m feeling a bit peckish now.”

​Su Ming chuckled and took a seat beside Su Qiu. The tension in the air thickened, fueled by Su Qiu’s hand, which remained wrapped around Su Ming’s arm. The situation was further inflamed when another beauty, Zhang Qianqian, made her way to Su Ming’s side and settled to his right.

With one girl on each side, they both clung to Su Ming’s arms, a picture of affection.

The group of boys looked on, their eyes practically shooting flames of jealousy.

They had finally managed to invite the two beauties out for a meal, and the boys were buzzing with excitement, chatting incessantly with the women during dinner. Yet, the women seemed disinterested and aloof throughout.

However, upon Su Ming’s arrival, these same beauties, who had not so much as cracked a smile before, were suddenly lively and thrilled, even going so far as to wrap their arms around Su Ming!

They might have been using sibling terms of endearment, but that didn’t mean much—many couples did the same.

​The boys were beside themselves with frustration, especially the president of the student union, whose dark gaze was fixed on Su Ming. If looks could kill, Su Ming would have met his demise several times over.

​Seeing the boys’ reactions, Su Ming couldn’t help but smile to himself, thinking how wonderful youth was.

Yet, he seemed to forget that he wasn’t much older than them, having graduated from college just a few years prior.

“As the long-standing president of the student union, I don’t recall ever seeing you around. Which department are you from, and what’s your major?” asked the president, his voice dripping with condescension.

“I’ve already graduated,” Su Ming replied with an easy smile, reaching for a skewer on the table and taking a bite. “Not bad, the flavor is quite good.”

​”Haha!” Lyu Changping, the student council president, laughed heartily. “So you’re an alumnus? I imagine you’ve been quite successful out there in the real world. We’re still students and don’t know much about the job market. Maybe you could give us some insights?”

​”Insights?” Su Ming responded with a casual smile, continuing to enjoy his skewer. “I was just an average student at Eastsea University. After graduating, I landed a modest job at a company, earning a few thousand a month.”

​”Oh!” A sneer curled the corner of Lyu Changping’s mouth upon hearing the remark.

You look like you’re barely scraping by, and yet you dare to vie with me for a woman? Today, I’ll show you what ‘awesome’ really means!

“Ah, even though we’re not fully immersed in society yet, as the president of the student union, I often collaborate with businesses.”

“Nowadays, some guys graduate without landing decent jobs, earning little money. But with their good looks and smooth talk, they manage to deceive the girls who are still in school.”

​”Such people are truly despicable,” Lyu Changping remarked, taking a leisurely sip of his wine.

“The president is spot on. You always get straight to the point!” someone chimed in.

“Absolutely, I despise those types too! They can’t cut it in the real world, so they trick naive young girls.”

“And yet, these individuals often have the nerve to look attractive,” another added.

The group eagerly echoed Lyu Changping’s sentiments, flattering him while simultaneously throwing jabs at Su Ming.

Su Qiu and Zhang Qianqian bristled at their words. They were about to retort when Su Ming took their hands and gently squeezed, signaling for them to hold their peace.

“Indeed, I find such people repugnant. And it’s not just that—some may look decent and dress well, but they act inhumanely,” Su Ming responded with composure.

​What a farce.

Since acquiring the System, I’ve interacted with plenty of influential figures. Handling these small fries is child’s play to me.

Predictably, Lyu Changping and his cronies were seething with rage, particularly Lyu Changping, who was sharp enough to realize that Su Ming’s comments were a direct hit.

Despite being livid, he couldn’t retaliate since Su Ming hadn’t called anyone out by name, and besides, he had been the instigator. Lyu Changping grudgingly reined in his fury and managed a strained smile before turning to Su Qiu. “Su Qiu, I’ve heard you’re quite the fan of Ann Chuxia. As it happens, I’ve snagged a couple of front-row tickets to her concert. How about you join me?”

Having finished his statement, Lyv Changping slid his hand into his suit pocket and cast a challenging glance at Su Ming. With a smug expression, he triumphantly produced two tickets, leaving the onlookers utterly astonished.

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