Hu Jing stayed with Hai Long until half past nine, then changed her clothes and went to school.
In the afternoon, Li Guohui called Hai Long and told him that the arms deal had been arranged and could be delivered by the weekend. The payment would be made on the spot. After a busy night, Hai Long hung up the phone and found it was already afternoon. Hu Jing had left, so he went back to sleep, planning to sleep all day.
It wasn't until around four o'clock that Hai Long got up. He checked the time and saw it was already past four. He strolled to Hu Jing's classroom and saw her three roommates talking to her. Hu Jing looked somewhat distressed. Approaching, Hai Long smiled and asked, "What are you all talking about?"
The eldest roommate glared at Hai Long and said to Hu Jing with a frown, "Third sister, do you want to tell them or should we?"
Hu Jing struggled and said, "Don't say anything, I'm fine with it."
The eldest roommate angrily said, "Even if you're fine with it, this concerns your reputation. If you two break up, how will you stay in school?"
Hai Long scratched his head and asked, "What's going on?" Hu Jing just lowered her head and didn't speak.
Seeing Hu Jing still not speaking, the eldest roommate, frustrated by her lack of resistance, said angrily, "If you won't say, I will."
She pushed Hu Jing to the side of the second sister and turned to Hai Long, saying firmly, "Hai Long, Hu Jing can't live at your place anymore. Many people in the dorm are already spreading the word that Hu Jing is living with you. If this continues, what will happen to her reputation? She's just a freshman, and you two have a long way to go. If one day you get tired of her and break up, how will she find a boyfriend in school? Everyone will know she lived with you. You can't be so selfish and only think of yourself."
Hai Long had never considered the issue of rumors. He was now wealthy and deeply in love with Hu Jing. Even if he were to marry her right away, he would immediately buy a wedding ring. However, things aren't as simple as you think. Just the marriage law alone would leave him helpless. Rumors are truly terrifying. While he enjoyed the happiness Hu Jing brought him, she had to bear the pressure of the rumors at school. This was unfair to her.
Hai Long nodded to the eldest roommate and then took Hu Jing's hand, saying, "I'm sorry, sweetheart. I didn't think this through. You should move back to the dorm tonight."
Hu Jing thought Hai Long was angry and said anxiously, "Brother, don't be angry. I don't want to move out."
Seeing Hu Jing's anxious expression, Hai Long knew this wasn't her fault. It was probably the other three roommates' idea. Although he was a bit unhappy, Hu Jing had already agreed to be his girlfriend. Moving back to the dorm wouldn't change much. He could still visit her often. He patted Hu Jing's head and said, "Silly girl, am I the kind of person who gets angry easily? Go home and pack your things. Bring the rabbit fur blanket to the dorm. It's getting cold, and there's no heating in the dorm. Don't catch a cold."
Hu Jing had never thought about moving out of Hai Long's house. However, the rumors her roommates mentioned did make her worry. She had just agreed to date Hai Long yesterday, and moving out today would seem unreasonable. But she was caught between her roommates' insistence and her own feelings, so she didn't say much.
Seeing that Hai Long wasn't really angry, Hu Jing lowered her head and said, "Okay." After school, the three roommates followed Hai Long to his place to pack her things.
On the way to Hai Long's house, the eldest and second roommates kept criticizing Hu Jing. "It's just a rented place, an old apartment building. What's so great about it? You're a girl, and you have to cook and clean. Why be a nanny for Hai Long?"
Hearing this, Hu Jing felt embarrassed. "I haven't done any of those things. It's all been done by Hai Long. I haven't even washed a dish."
Seeing Hu Jing's embarrassment, the eldest roommate felt foolish. The youngest roommate whispered, "Oh, what a pig teammate." The eldest roommate's face turned red.
The eldest and second roommates had intended to criticize Hai Long, but they didn't know how comfortable Hu Jing's life was with him. The food was delicious, and the clothes were luxurious.
The three roommates had done their best to persuade Hu Jing to leave Hai Long's house, but when they entered his place, they were surprised by how comfortable it was.
When they entered, everyone shivered because the temperature inside was much warmer than outside. It was early winter, and the outside temperature was below zero, but the indoor temperature was 25Β°C. They saw two air conditioners running in the bedrooms.
Passing the kitchen, they saw ginseng, deer antler, and bird's nest neatly arranged in the cabinets. The youngest roommate asked Hu Jing, "Third sister, do you eat these every day?" Hu Jing nodded.
Entering Hu Jing's bedroom, they saw a large rabbit fur blanket on the bed and another one beside it. Just looking at it made them want to crawl in and sleep.
The youngest roommate whispered, "It's so comfortable. If I lived here, I wouldn't want to leave."
Hu Jing said, "Yes, Hai Long is really good to me."
But there was no choice. They had to pack the rabbit fur bedding and the things Hai Long had bought for her. Then Hu Jing returned to the dorm.
As they left Hai Long's house, the three roommates exchanged glances, feeling a cold sweat on their backs. They were glad they had managed to get Hu Jing out of there. If she had stayed, anyone would have wanted to live with Hai Long.
Although Hai Long was reluctant, he felt it was necessary for Hu Jing to leave. The incident with Sun Bo had been a warning. If Guan Dahu sent people to catch him and Hu Jing was at home, she would be in danger. For her safety, she had to move out.
Once this matter was resolved, Hai Long would consider bringing Hu Jing back. After killing Guan Daqiu, he would have no major threats. Killing Guan Daqiu would serve as a deterrent, preventing the local thugs and gangsters from causing trouble. His business would be safe. Additionally, he had been mapping the seabed in the Devil's Sea and found a passage into it. A large area of the Devil's Sea was free of hidden reefs, allowing fishing boats to enter and fish freely. The thought of leading a dozen medium-sized fishing boats into the Devil's Sea to fish made Hai Long excited. It would be a massive fortune. Within a year, he could earn millions. In a few years, he could buy the most luxurious car, live in the best villa, and enjoy the finest life. Then he could bring Hu Jing back to live with him.
In the evening, Hai Long didn't have dinner with Hu Jing but returned to the small fishing village. He slept during the day and trained with the Dragon King's electric shocks in the afternoon. After the last fight, he realized how powerful the skills Li Guohui had taught him were. To survive, he had to continue training to make his muscles stronger. He was almost a bodybuilder. The muscles he had gained from electric shocks, not hormones, were incredibly powerful. Once, he tested his punching strength at a gym and found it to be around 200 kilograms. He had seen National Geographic's tests of various martial arts. Japanese karate had a punch strength of 370 kilograms, Korean taekwondo 416 kilograms, and American boxing 450 kilograms. Hai Long believed he had a lot of room for improvement. With continued training, his punch strength would eventually exceed 450 kilograms. After two hours of electric shock training, Hai Long rested against the wall of the dock, sending his soul into the Dragon King's body to catch crabs.