The prolonged applause finally ceased, and everyone gazed at Lu Ming with adoration, as if he were a superstar.
Jia Wenhao, on the other hand, had long been forgotten in a corner.
Even more astonishing was that the girls who had been fawning over Jia Wenhao were now captivated by Lu Ming's charm.
This was a truly outstanding man!
"Oh my god, how can such a heart-stirring man exist in the world? The piece he played was absolutely perfect. Compared to it, what Jia Wenhao played earlier was unbearable!"
"I knew it. How could the daughter of the richest man fall for an ordinary man? This Lu Ming is definitely no ordinary person."
"In my opinion, he's just low-key and doesn't like to show off, unlike Jia Wenhao who boasts about every little bit of skill he has."
"Exactly! I'm already falling for Lu Ming now."
The women praised Lu Ming endlessly, while the men felt both envious and admiring. If they possessed Lu Ming's abilities, they would have had 'three wives and four concubines' by now.
Under everyone's gaze, Lu Ming slowly walked back to Ma Xiaoling's side.
Ma Xiaoling immediately threw an arm around Lu Ming's shoulders and glared at everyone else, as if declaring her ownership, repelling any man who dared to covet Lu Ming with her gaze.
The crowd exchanged glances and smiled.
Was this still the cold and proud Ma Xiaoling they knew?
People were discussing Lu Ming, and many came forward to take photos with him, having completely forgotten about Jia Wenhao.
Jia Wenhao angrily punched a wall and then turned to leave.
There was no point in staying any longer.
However, he couldn't swallow this humiliation.
Leaving the student union hall, Jia Wenhao went to a secluded area of the school and called his butler.
"Hello, Uncle Liu, I need you to do something for me."
Butler Liu replied, "Young Master, whatever you need me to do, just say the word."
Jia Wenhao gritted his teeth and said, "Help me kill someone. No, kill two people!"
Silence on the other end of the line.
Killing someone was no trivial matter.
After a long pause, Butler Liu asked, "A lesson is enough, isn't it? There's no need to actually kill them, right?"
Jia Wenhao roared, "No! If I don't kill that pair of scum, I won't be able to live with myself! You don't know how much I was wronged today. I've never been so insulted in my life!"
Butler Liu was silent.
After a long while, he asked, "Alright, Young Master, I'll help you. Tell me, who do you want me to kill?"
Jia Wenhao spoke two names: "Lu Ming! And Ma Xiaoling!"
Upon hearing the name 'Ma Xiaoling,' Butler Liu was completely stunned and asked in disbelief, "Young Master, are you crazy? Isn't Ma Xiaoling the woman you like? Moreover, she's the daughter of the richest man. If she dies, this matter won't end. It will be very troublesome."
Jia Wenhao said dismissively, "I want her dead! That blind, bitchy woman publicly shamed me and cuckolded me. If I don't kill her, I'm not human!"
Jia Wenhao was being too conceited.
Ma Xiaoling had never admitted to being his girlfriend, so how could there be talk of being cuckolded?
"Hoo—" Butler Liu replied, "Okay, if you want them dead, then dead they shall be, as long as it makes Young Master happy. I'll arrange for someone to plant a bomb under Ma Xiaoling's car later. The moment they get in the car, Young Master, you trigger the button and blow them up! Young Master, be careful and stay far away to avoid being caught in the blast."
Jia Wenhao nodded with great satisfaction, "That's the plan! That pair of scum, I'll make sure they don't live to see tonight!"
...
Inside the student union hall.
Lu Ming was chatting happily with everyone when he suddenly received a call from the Dragon King.
The Dragon King wouldn't call suddenly unless it was urgent.
Lu Ming left the crowd and stood in a corner to answer the call.
The Dragon King on the other end of the line got straight to the point, "Warlord, Jia Wenhao wants to kill you and Ma Xiaoling. He's arranged for someone to plant a bomb under Ma Xiaoling's car. The moment you get in, you'll be blown up."
This was too ruthless.
Lu Ming was also surprised.
Although disputes over romantic interests were common in school, and boys fighting for the girls they loved was also commonplace, it was rare for it to involve murder.
Let alone using bombs to kill people.
It was simply insane!
The Dragon King asked, "Warlord, what do you need me to do? Should I directly disarm the bomb and then eliminate Jia Wenhao and his associates?"
This was the simplest way to deal with enemies.
However...
Lu Ming shook his head and said, "He's just a misguided youth blinded by emotions. Give him a chance to repent."
The Dragon King asked, "How?"
Lu Ming replied, "Take the bomb off and place it under his car."
"Understood, I'll do it now!"
After hanging up, Lu Ming checked the time and walked over to Ma Xiaoling, saying, "It's getting late, and the dance is almost over. Shall we go back?"
Ma Xiaoling nodded, "Okay!"
The two walked out of the hall together. Ma Xiaoling was very happy, but Lu Ming's heart was filled with unease.
Outside, someone was waiting for them!
Upon reaching the outside of the hall, Lu Ming 'as expected' saw Jia Wenhao, who had been waiting there for a long time.
Jia Wenhao looked at Lu Ming with a smirk, "You're really something, putting on such a grand show. But Lu Ming, I'm telling you, pride comes before a fall. You're so arrogant, be careful of accidents, and don't be the first to die."
Ma Xiaoling rolled her eyes at him, "Shut your crow's mouth."
Jia Wenhao sneered, "And you, Ma Xiaoling, you don't want to be my woman, right? Fine, I don't care for you anymore! But I'm telling you, what I can't have, I will destroy! Ma Xiaoling, you better be prepared."
After speaking, he turned and left with a mad laugh.
Halfway through his walk, Lu Ming suddenly shouted, calling him back, "Jia Wenhao!"
"Hmm? What is it?" Jia Wenhao turned back, looking at Lu Ming disdainfully, as if looking at a dead man.
Lu Ming said meaningfully, "We don't really have any animosity between us. Forgive others when you can, and I'll accompany you if you want to fight. I just hope you don't go too far and don't harbor such a heavy killing intent."
"Heh heh!"
Jia Wenhao didn't listen at all. Not only did he disregard Lu Ming's advice, but he also made a throat-slitting gesture.
He wanted Lu Ming dead!
Stubborn and unyielding.
Lu Ming sighed and said finally, "If you don't offend me, I won't offend you. Spare me, and I'll spare you."
Lu Ming was already being very merciful to him.
If it were another enemy, Lu Ming wouldn't have cared about their life or death.
Unfortunately, good advice can't sway a stubborn fool. Jia Wenhao ignored Lu Ming's words, instead thinking Lu Ming was scared and begging for mercy.
"Are you scared now?"
"Want to beg for mercy?"
"Too late!"