Chapter 3 Rancid Smell

• “Ming, where are you working part-time now? The additional mathematics class is starting now, and He will fail those that doesn't show up. I've brought along your textbook, so just come straight to classroom 602.” Qin Ming saw a text from his roommate, Zhao Liniu as soon as he got out of the Mercedes-Benz.
• Qin Ming had no other choice except to run all the way to the classroom.
• But he was already late when he reached the classroom. Qin Ming stood before the entrance and said loudly, “Sorry that I'm late, teacher.”
• But He that was in the middle of teaching ignored Qin Ming. He continued to solve the equation on the whiteboard for another minute. Then he clapped his hands together after solving the equation and glanced sideways at Qin Ming that was sweating at the door.
• The atmosphere was awkward for Qin Ming as the teacher ignore him. Other students in the classroom were either looking at him pitifully, or face filled with mockery. Some were looking at him without any visible expression.
• He spoke with dissatisfaction. “Qin Ming, are you attending the university to work, or to learn? If you like working so much, then you should just skip studying altogether and focus on your job. Be proud of what you do, scrubbing plates at the cafeteria is not at all humiliating.”
• “Look at yourself, you're still wearing your part-time job uniform. Not to mention, where's your textbook? Do you think that you're some kind of genius that can attend my additional mathematics lesson without bringing any reference?”
• He showered Qin Ming with volleys of questions in anger. The classroom was silent as everyone could see how mad He was.
• Qin Ming did not dare to argue with He. There's nothing that I can say, because I did arrive late. I'll just let him scold me until he's pleased.
• At that time, another 2 persons appeared at the entrance of the classroom too. It was Yang Wei and Li Meng. The trio was taking the same class.
• Yang Wei and Li Meng wanted to taunt Qin Ming when they noticed that he was still wearing his part-time uniform. But they simply announced their arrival as they were standing before a classroom. “Sorry that we're late, teacher.”
• He frowned and waved them off with his hand. “Enter the classroom now. Do not be late again.”
• He Qiu was a teacher of old age, but that man was a snob. He forgave Yang Wei because Yang Wei came from a wealthy family background. That rich student even gifted He Qiu some tokens of appreciation after Yang Wei failed his subject. So He Qiu took extra care of him.
• He's acting so biased openly and in public. I thought that he will question Yang Wei and Li Meng as well, but he didn't?
• Qin Ming was not happy for being treated so unfairly. “Can I enter now? Yang Wei and Li Meng had entered the classroom too.”
• Yang Wei that was seated in the classroom took the opportunity to mock Qin Ming. “What's the matter? I thought you're preparing to go for another part-time job. Look at you, being reluctant to take off that uniform. I've never seen anyone so enthusiastic to earn that little amount of money......”
• “Hahaha......” Some students in the classroom started to laugh.
• Li Meng butted in as well. “Oh my. What's that rancid smell? It's the same kind of odor as the rubbish bin at the cafeteria. Who brought that smell into the class?”
• Someone pinched their nose and said in disgust following Li Meng's comment, “Pfft. Qin Ming, don't you have the courtesy to at least bath before you attend the class? Your odor is polluting the whole classroom now.”
• Li Meng smiled smugly. Revenge is a dish best served cold. He shamed me in the cafeteria earlier about that 'sex allowance' issue. Luckily, there weren't many people there just now. My reputation would have been ruined if any of my friends were there.
• Li Meng thought to herself. How did I end up being his girlfriend? His good looks meant nothing if he's poor. Did he expect a beauty like me to suffer a life of poverty with him? Qin Ming should really look at himself in the mirror. Anyone would be disgusted by the rancid smell he's carrying. He should be ashamed of himself!”
• He Qiu continued his speech. “Are you happy now? You've disrupted the peace in this otherwise harmonious classroom. I'll let you stay if you can solve this algebra question. If you fail to do so, then you should attend the next lesson on time after you've washed off that rancid odor on your body.”
• Qin Ming bit his lip. He was trying his best to suppress himself. What did I do to deserve this? Yang Wei and Li Meng got off being late unscathed, yet here I am, being tested in front of everyone before I can enter the classroom? Don't tell me that it's because I did not pay my tuition fees. I am poor, but at the very least, I paid my tuition fees on time and in full amount.
• Even with his righteous reasoning, Qin Ming did not dare to challenge He Qiu's authority as the teacher. The consequences could be dire if He Qiu decided to suspend Qin Ming for his impoliteness.
• Qin Ming walked up the platform and scanned through the algebra question on the whiteboard.
• Not many people were able to achieve good grades for university-level additional mathematics. Most of the students tend to fail the subject. Even Yang Wei and Li Meng were able to barely pass the subject through bribery.
• Yang Wei even showed off his act in front of Qin Ming. He said proudly to Qin Ming, any issue that can be resolved using money would not be an issue to him.
• He Qiu stood beside Qin Ming feeling assured of himself. Heh! This is a new topic that I've just taught the class today. It's impossible for someone like you that's working so many part-time jobs a day to revise your academics well. Pfft. This kid smells so bad that I can even whiff that rancid odor all the way here.
• Some of the students at the back of the classroom asked curiously. “Do you think Qin Ming will be able to solve that question? It's a new topic after all. Although he is pretty smart.”
• Yang Wei spoke in disdain. “I highly doubt that he will be able to solve that question. That guy had been working 3 jobs a day to buy Li Meng the new iPhone. He's working at the cafeteria in the afternoon, sending deliveries in the evening and took up the job as a security guard of a pub at night. Do you think he'll have time to study?”
• Li Meng made fun of Qin Ming too. “It's for sure that he will not be able to solve that question. Teacher He made a wise decision for not letting him to stay inside the classroom. That poor bastard is acting so shamelessly for thinking that he's qualified enough to take the same class as us.”
• Qin Ming's roommate, Zhao Liniu could not stand Li Meng's comments anymore. “Li Meng, what's the matter with you? Aren't you Ming's girlfriend? Why are you mocking him together with this Yang Wei?”
• Li Meng quickly responded. “We've broken up. That loser doesn't even deserve me. He's just a good-for-nothing piece of crap.”
• “Wow!” One of the students exclaimed. Qin Ming was seen to be writing on the whiteboard with a marker rapidly as he solved the question. That genius even drew out a diagram to clearly depict the solution.
• He Qiu was dumbfounded by the detailed steps written by Qin Ming to solve the algebra question.
• He could figure out right away that Qin Ming was a hardworking student from his years of teaching experience.
• Qin Ming felt better after he notice the surprising look of He Qiu's face, as well as the looks of admiration from his classmates. Yang Wei's ashen face cheered him up the most.
• Qin Ming thought to himself. You wanted to test me with such a question? Do you think that I've been wasting my time all these years?
• He Qiu had no other choice except to let Qin Ming stay. He waved at him impatiently and said, “Get seated now. But do not be late again, otherwise I will deduct your marks during the examination.”
• Qin Ming went to sit with his three roommates.
• Zhao Liniu gave him a thumb up. “You're so smart, bro. Here's your textbook that I've brought along.”
• Liang Shaoyong praised him too. “I'm really impressed by you. You're able to revise your academics even while working so many part-time jobs.”
• Sun Zhipeng added. “Why didn't you change, Ming? You were missing for the entire afternoon too. Also, when did you break up with Li Meng? I thought that the two of you had been together for the last 2 years?”
• Qin Ming described the incident at the cafeteria to his roommates. His three friends all supported him. They thought that Qin Ming did not have it easy after having to work three part-time jobs a day just to buy Li Meng her favorite new iPhone.
• They were not impressed by Li Meng's personality to just stuck up to Yang Wei because he's rich. Qin Ming's roommates had a worse opinion towards Yang Wei. That immoral guy came from the same hometown as Qin Ming and even took the same economic course in university, how could he steal Qin Ming's girlfriend like that.
• Qin Ming's three roommates spoke. “What a shameless couple. Don't mind them, Ming. You're a good guy and there's plenty of women out there for you. We'll introduce you to someone better in the future.”
• Qin Ming was grateful for his roommate's support. He said calmly, “I know that. Life goes on. So, I will continue to work hard in order to become a better person in the future and forget all that has happened in the past.”
• That additional mathematics class quickly passed by. He Qiu left the classroom right after the class ended. All the other students had their own engagements as well.
• Zhao Liniu, Sun Zhipeng and Liang Shaoyong went back to the dormitory to prepare for their live broadcast.
• Qin Ming was thinking about an excuse to notify his employer at the delivery company that he's going to quit. He felt bad for leaving all of the sudden as Qin Ming did promise his boss that he would work for at least 2 months. Quitting now would be like betraying his own words.
• At the same time, Li Meng leaned close to Yang Wei and said loudly, “Dear, where should we have our meal? Let's leave the classroom quickly. I can't stand being around this disgusting smell any longer.”
• Li Meng used to speak in such loud and coquettish manner towards Qin Ming as well.
• Well, Yang Wei is rich. He's dressed in Burberry outfit and wore a golden watch on his wrist. That show-off even hung his Audi car keys around his waist, as if he was afraid that others would not be able to see his wealth that he so casually flaunts.
• Qin Ming put on a nonchalant expression. He ignored the couple and got up from his seat.
• Li Meng had been gazing towards his direction. When she saw Qin Ming got up, she quickly savored the opportunity to taunt him. “Why are you standing up, Qin Ming? Did you forget that we've broken up? Wei is my dear now. Why did you get up if I'm not calling you? That rancid smell on you is truly disgusting. I'm going to faint from being around you for the whole afternoon.”
• The other students that were still inside the classroom felt hilarious at the scene. Li Meng used to address Qin Ming in a similar manner and dragged him along to have her meal with Qin Ming in the past too.
• They thought that Qin Ming got up after listening to Li Meng's speech as if they were still a couple.
• Qin Ming was abhorred by Li Meng's changes. Did she have to try so hard to disgust everyone?
• Qin Ming wasn't going to let them step over him like he was someone that they can just bully all the time. Don't blame me for being heartless. You're the one that provoked me anyway.
• He spoke with a pained expression. “Yang Wei, we came from the same hometown. Now that I've broken up with Li Meng, I sincerely hope that you will treat her well. She's a girl that I've loved after all.”
• Everyone was shocked by Qin Ming's sudden melancholy. They thought that Qin Ming was acting like a total loser.
• Someone said disdainfully, “Hey, loser. Have you lost your mind after the break-up?”
• Zhao Fugui sneered. “Yang Wei is a real man that deserved to be with a beauty like Li Meng. You're just being a sore loser.”
• Yang Wei said smugly, “That's a rhetorical statement. Li Meng made the right decision to be my woman. Did you expect her to stay by your side and live through poverty?”
• Qin Ming spoke in a sorrowful tone. “Li Meng likes to sleep naked. So you must cover her with blanket at night to prevent her from getting cold. Also, take care of her body whenever you want to have sex with her. Today's the 8th, she should be having her period now. Li Meng serviced me with her mouth whenever she's having her period. I usually bought her mint-flavored lozenges to soothe her throat whenever I enjoyed myself too much using her mouth. Oh, you should know that although this girl is rather well maintained in her peak condition now, she's easily exhausted and her lower part dries up easily. I suggest for you to use lubricant to prevent any discomfort due to the friction.”
• Everyone was dazed by Qin Ming's blatant words.
• “Damn you!” Li Meng was trembling with rage. She grabbed a book and threw the book in Qin Ming's direction. This stupid Qin Ming just blurted our past in front of everyone. He just had to do this in front of Yang Wei, out of all people. What if Yang Wei gives me the cold-shoulder for being a 'second-hand product'?
• Qin Ming's speech turned the table around. All the other students were entertained by the scenario.
• “Haha, that's some explicit news about you, Li Meng.”
• “Qin Ming, you're so bad for telling this in front of everyone.”
• “Yang Wei, you got ripped off in this 'second-hand product' deal.”
• Yang Wei had been shamed for being together with Li Meng for the second time in just a single day. He was about to be labelled as a 'second-hand product' consumer now. But I just can't break up with Li Meng now without even sleeping with her for once. I did spend over ten thousand to please her!
• Yang Wei threatened Qin Ming out of embarrassment. “Shut up! I'm warning you, Qin Ming. I am very rich, so I will not show you any mercy if you mess with my girlfriend again, even if we were from the same hometown. You'll see.”
• Qin Ming snorted. “Who's messing with whom now? Don't think that you can just walk all over me.”