Chapter 37: What Are You Going to Do About It? Bite Me If You Dare! Nyah, nyah, nyah~

Lin Xiao was in high spirits. In just a short while, he had earned over a hundred thousand. And the sack was only half empty. Judging by how things were going, this one sack alone would net him nearly three hundred thousand in profit.

Meanwhile, the students kept flocking to buy from him, one after another. At this moment, Lin Xiao’s grin was harder to suppress than an AK’s recoil. He couldn’t help but marvel at how wealthy these students were.

What he didn’t know was that everyone present was a B-level or higher awakened, and many investors had already staked money on them. As long as even one or two of these students became influential figures in the future, the spending would all be worthwhile. So, money was truly no object for them.

If Lin Xiao had known this, he might have marked up his prices even more than a hundredfold.

Seeing that the sack was nearly empty, Lin Xiao hadn’t said a word when Zhou Zhi, by his side, began to protest.

“Hey, Lin, are you blinded by money? There’s hardly any food left! If you sell everything, what are we supposed to do?”

Zhou Zhi wasn’t aiming for top marks, but he certainly didn’t want to be eliminated so soon. He didn’t want to go hungry, and judging by Lin Xiao’s current attitude, it seemed he was intent on selling every last thing. If that happened, wouldn’t they be the ones left starving?

Though Zhou Zhi’s voice was low, it was just loud enough for those at the front of the line to hear. As luck would have it, the ones at the front now were Ji Boxiao and Liu Ruyan.

At the sight of the two, an inexplicable smile tugged at Lin Xiao’s lips.

“You’re right, Zhou. We do need to save some food for ourselves. What’s left should be enough to last us two days. Thanks for reminding me—otherwise, I might have forgotten.”

With those words, the faces of those waiting in line darkened, especially Ji Boxiao and Liu Ruyan. After waiting so long, it was finally their turn—how could they go home empty-handed?

Ji Boxiao shot Liu Ruyan a meaningful glance.

No matter what, he had to get the remaining food. This assessment was crucial for him, and the food would directly affect his final ranking.

Liu Ruyan immediately understood. She strode forward, flashing Lin Xiao a confident smile.

“Lin Xiao, as long as you give me the remaining food, I’ll forgive you. I know you’re just trying to get my attention with all this—I admit you’ve succeeded. What’s the point of you keeping the food? You’ll be eliminated soon anyway.”

Lin Xiao: (╬￣皿￣)

What the hell? Did this woman really think so highly of herself? Still treating him like the lovesick fool he once was? Trying to get her attention? As if!

“Have you lost your mind? Why would I give the food to you? Who do you think you are? Everyone else paid for it—do you think you deserve special treatment? Maybe take a look in the mirror!”

The smile vanished from Liu Ruyan’s face. Lin Xiao had just insulted her in front of everyone.

It wasn’t just Liu Ruyan—even the First High School students, including Zhou Zhi, stared at Lin Xiao in shock. They’d heard Lin Xiao was no longer a pushover, but they never expected him to speak so bluntly.

Tears welled in Liu Ruyan’s eyes. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Ji Boxiao couldn’t stand it any longer and stepped in front of her.

“Lin Xiao, are you a man or not? Bullying a girl like this—aren’t you afraid people will laugh at you?”

Lin Xiao laughed. Ji Boxiao was trying to play the moral card? He wasn’t falling for that.

“Feeling sorry for her, Ji? Aren’t you the one who pushed her out to take the fall? Why pretend to be the hero now? People like you disgust me the most.”

Ji Boxiao was momentarily speechless; anyone with eyes could see things were just as Lin Xiao said. The onlookers began murmuring among themselves.

Ji Boxiao’s expression darkened. He dropped the act and glared at Lin Xiao.

“Enough with the nonsense. Are you selling the rest of the food or not?”

“See? That’s more like it. No need for those cheap tricks. Even if you gave me that woman for free, I wouldn’t want her. As for the food, if you really want it, fine—but as you can see, there’s not much left. I was planning to keep it for myself. But if you insist, it’ll cost extra—everyone knows rarity drives up the price.”

Lin Xiao’s repeated use of “cheap woman” made Liu Ruyan bristle with anger. She was about to explode, but Ji Boxiao stopped her.

“Calm down, Ruyan. Now’s not the time for this.”

Once Liu Ruyan was soothed, Ji Boxiao turned to Lin Xiao again.

“Name your price. Whatever’s left, I’ll take it all.”

Lin Xiao glanced at the sack and pulled out four instant noodle cups, two bottles of water, and some snacks.

“You’re generous, Ji. That’s all that’s left, and I won’t bother with the math. For this, just one million.”

Ji Boxiao’s eyelids twitched violently. The money was nothing to him, but he didn’t want to be taken for a fool.

“Lin Xiao, that’s outrageous! Why don’t you just rob me?”

“Aren’t I robbing you right now? Take it or leave it. Don’t waste my time.”

Ji Boxiao looked at the meager supplies and finally gritted his teeth.

“Fine! One million—whatever.”

“Zhou, what are you waiting for? Take his money!”

Zhou Zhi had been reluctant to hand over the goods to Ji Boxiao, but Lin Xiao kept signaling him to go ahead. Once the money was received, Lin Xiao handed over the food.

Ji Boxiao really was rich and foolish—goods worth a few dozen yuan, and he flipped them for a million. What a windfall!

Truly, he was a born moneymaker.

After getting the food, Ji Boxiao patted the sulking Liu Ruyan.

“Don’t worry, Ruyan. I’ll make him pay for this, just not yet. I won’t let him off easy.”

“I knew you were the best, Boxiao. Don’t let him get away with it!”

Both shot Lin Xiao a venomous look before turning to leave.

The remaining people in line were disgruntled—Ji Boxiao had taken the last of the food. Would they go hungry?

Though frustrated, they had no choice but to accept it.

Seeing their expressions, Lin Xiao knew exactly what they were thinking. He placed his hand inside the now-empty sack and, as if performing a magic trick, pulled out more food.

“Don’t worry, everyone. I’ve still got some stock left. There’s enough for everyone. Same rule as before—line up and take your turn! Prices are unchanged!”

He used his spiritual power to retrieve food from his spatial ring. Some might grow suspicious, but he couldn’t be bothered—making money was what mattered.

Zhou Zhi, standing beside Lin Xiao, knew full well the sack had been empty. Where was all this food coming from? It made no sense.

At that moment, Zhou Zhi finally understood why Lin Xiao sold to Ji Boxiao at such a high price—it was all a trick!

Those who hadn’t gotten food cheered, eyeing Ji Boxiao with ridicule—what a sucker!

Ji Boxiao stumbled, then glared back at Lin Xiao with venom.

“You bastard, you set me up!”

Lin Xiao smirked, “So what if I did? I run a legitimate business—I didn’t force you to buy. It takes two to tango. Don’t expect a refund. If you don’t like it, bite me! Nyeh!”