Chapter 1: Are you sick?

  When Zhang He heard that Bai Su was going to 'talk' with Tang Chong, although he was still playing games on the computer, his hands had actually slowed down a lot, and his ears perked up. Lin Huiyin held the remote control in her hand and quietly turned down the volume by several notches.

  So, all of Tang Chong and Bai Su's conversation was heard by them.

  "If one day I don't throw a punch at them, it means I'm dead."

  Upon hearing this sentence, the expressions of the three women changed simultaneously.

  What kind of confidence is it that makes him say such resolute and murderous words?

  Zhang He originally had a childlike personality, and at the beginning, she thought Tang Chong was 'from prison' and must be a big bad guy. Moreover, she didn't want a man to move into her villa either.

  However, after today's events, she felt that Tang Zhong was still quite handsome when he hit people.

  The little bit of resistance in her heart towards him had long since disappeared without a trace, secretly thinking that being with him was still quite safe.

  Lin Huiyin's thoughts were more complicated, and no one knew what she was thinking. However, her gaze lingered on Tang Zhong's profile for a little too long.

  Bai Su and Tang Zhong faced each other, and could even more feel Tang Zhong's emotions and context at this time.

  He didn't just say it, nor did he say it to win their favor - she knew he would really do it.

  She believed him, although even she didn't know where this trust came from.

  Bai Su irritably waved her hand and said: "Tang Zhong, why can't we just be good stars? There are so many stars who don't fight with people or have conflicts with others... yet they all live well. They've all gotten what they wanted. Fame, wealth, status... or immortality. You can do it too."

  "I can do that," said Tong Chong. "I also really want to do so. Nobody wants to always be in conflict with others, and have a big fight. Just like last time, I am willing to complete the activity safely and soundly, and tonight, I also want to enjoy a comfortable dinner ----- I never thought of not getting along with anyone. When you are punishing others, it will also affect your own mood."

  "Right." Bai Su said with a smile. "So, from now on, you can't fight with others anymore. It's not that those people shouldn't be beaten up, but to keep yourself in a good mood-----"

  Bai Su thought her words would surely resonate with Tang Chong and gain his approval. She would be a successful persuader.

  Unfortunately, Tang Chong gently shook his head at her.

  "If I don't take action, my mood will be even worse." Tang Zhong said. "I let them off, and only one person is angry. If I hit them, then two people are angry ----- thinking that he's angrier than me makes my mood a little better."

  Bai Su wants to die.

  Rather want Tang Chong to die.

  Heavens! Have mercy and strike down this evil creature with a thunderbolt!

  "It seems I'm having trouble convincing you?"

  "Yes." Tang nodded his head. "You have two choices. First, remove me from the Butterfly Combination and end this absurd game. Second, let me try to change some things."

  "What do you want to change?"

  "Stars can also live with dignity." Tang Chong said with a smile. "Whether in front of the stage or behind the scenes, they should be respected."

  Tang Chong got up from the sofa and said: "I'm going to take a bath. I'll be back at school later."

  After finishing speaking, he walked towards his own room.

  Watching his back, three women quietly stared blankly.

  "Headache, headache." Bai Su rubbed her temples and headed upstairs.

  "I'm so uncomfortable I'm dying. I'm going to take a bath. Echo sister, do you want to go?" Zhang Heben also ran upstairs wearing slippers.

  "I won't go."

  Lin Huiyin sat alone in the living room, silently staring at the TV screen.

  Wash off her makeup and change back into the clothes she was wearing when she arrived. Tang Zhong closed the door to her room and walked out.

  There was only Lin Huiyin alone in the living room, Bai Su and Zhang He had both gone upstairs.

  Tang Chong waved at Lin Huiyin and said, "I'm going back to school."

  Lin Huiyin did not respond.

  Tang Chong didn't think there was anything wrong either. If she had responded enthusiastically, Tang Chong would have been surprised.

  He pushed open the gate and was about to walk out of the villa's courtyard when he heard Lin Huiyin's voice behind him: "Tang Chong."

  Tang Chong turned his head back.

  Lin Huiyin stood under the eaves, her tall figure shrouded in light and shadow. Yet, even with the bright lights that were somewhat dazzling to the eyes, she still gave off an otherworldly sense of loneliness.

  The silhouette was stretched by the light, and the body overlapped with Tang Chong standing at the door.

  "What's wrong?" Tang Chong asked.

  "Thank you," Lin Huiyun said.

  After she finished speaking, she turned around and left.

  Tang Chong stood there stupidly for a while before shrugging his shoulders and walking out.

  As he walked to the entrance of the residential area, the sound of a car engine came from behind him, and strong headlights shone on. Tang Chong instinctively yielded to the side of the road.

  The car stopped beside Tang Zhong, and Bai Su rolled down the window and shouted at him: "Get in."

  The car they rode in today was a black Mercedes-Benz sedan, not the white Ferrari sports car. Bai Su's clothes had also changed, and she was now wearing a black silk nightgown.

  Perhaps feeling a bit too exposed, she also draped a silver-white shawl over her shoulders. The combination was somewhat strange, but it did not conceal Bai Su's gentle charm and sensuality at this moment.

  Tang Chong smiled and opened the car door to get in.

  "Didn't you tell me to keep a low profile?" Tang Chong said with a smile. "Sitting in a big BMW on the way to school, it's hard to be low-key no matter what."

  "Now taxis are hard to get." Bai Su explained. "Besides, it wasn't said that you must be sent to the school gate."

  Tang Chong knew she was being kind and didn't expose her deliberate pretence of being nonchalant.

  "How is it?" asked Bai Su with a smile.

  "What's going on?"

  "Echo." Bai Su pursed her lips. She knew this kid was pretending to be stupid. "How does it feel to be thanked by an echo?"

  "Did you hear?" Tang Chong asked with a smile. At that time, Bai Su was clearly not there, how could she have heard their conversation?

  "After taking a bath, I was just blowing my hair on the balcony. I accidentally overheard you guys talking." Bai Su explained perfunctorily, not caring whether Tang Chong would believe her or not. "It feels great, right? Hui Yin has never proactively said thank you to anyone before. I've known Hui Yin for several years and have never received such treatment."

  "That proves she wasn't polite before," said Tang Chong. "After being with me for a long time and under my influence, she has changed somewhat."

  "How dare you be so shameless? You're panting just because I didn't say you're fat." Ba Su scolded.

  Then they both burst out laughing at the same time.

  Bai Su did not send Tang Chong all the way to the South Gate, but stopped at the intersection of Xuefu Road.

  "I'll just drop you off here," said Bai Su. "I'm afraid I have to trouble you a bit more. Your identity is special, so it's best not to draw attention from your classmates."

  "It doesn't matter," Tang Zhong said. "This little distance is nothing for me, just a few steps and I'll be there."

  "Here." Bai Su opened the storage compartment in front of the driver's seat, pulled out a piece of paper and handed it over, saying: "Take this."

  "What?" Tang Zhong asked.

  "Liu Mingwei's little gift." Bai Su said with a smile. "Two million. With this money, it will be more convenient for you to flirt with girls at school."

  Tang Chong did not reach out to take it and said: "He said he was giving it to the three of us. I have no right to take it all."

  "Here, take it. Consider it your pay." Bai Su stuffed the check into Tang Chong's hand. "I'll explain to Hui Yin He Ben later. Actually, they're not very concerned about money either. They agreed to form this group because they really like singing. You should be able to tell, they have a natural talent. Born singers."

  "You mean they were actually rich second-generation kids all along and money was just a number to them?" Tang Chong said with a smile. "In that case, I'll take it then."

  Perhaps two million yuan is nothing to Lin Huiyin and Zhang He, or even to Bai Su. But for Tang Chong, it's a lot of money. This is equivalent to the total salary of the master of the house for twenty years. And when he left Henan Prison, the master of the house only gave him 2,000 yuan in living expenses, apart from his tuition fees.

  "In the past, I was always trying to swindle money from others, but unexpectedly today I'm giving money to someone else and feeling so happy about it." Bai Su teased herself. "Liu Mingwei won't let things go easily, you should be more careful."

  "They will only go to find T'ang Hsin, who is not in the country, and won't think of coming to school to look for T'ang Chong." T'ang Chong himself had no misgivings. "It's you who should be careful. When you come into contact with them, give me a call. I'll hurry over as soon as possible."

  "Hey, you're sold for 20 million?" Bai Su laughed loudly.

  "Yes, I am very cheap," said Tang Chong.

  He pushed open the car door and got out, waving at Bai Su.

  "He's heavy." Bai Su yelled from the car window.

  Tang Chong turned around and looked back.

  What's wrong with these women? Can't they say everything at once?

  "You gave me two choices." Bai Su said with a smile. "I choose the second one."

  "Have you thought it through?" Tang Zhong asked. "This might bring you a lot of trouble."

  "I know." Bai Su nodded. "My rationality tells me that I should kick a guy like you away as far as possible... but, thinking seriously about it again, I think you're quite interesting."

  "Is it fun?" Tang Zhong bitterly smiled. This was still the first time he had been 'praised' like this. If you could even call it praise.

  "I've decided to tolerate you," said Bai Su. "I'm looking forward to it - looking forward to who your next opponent will be and what kind of torture you'll put them through. I'm eager to see, with a personality like yours, how far you can go in the entertainment industry."

  "Also looking forward to it, can you become the explosive king of this circle?"