After the physical training session ended, the exhausted new students dragged their weary bodies to the nursing home district.
Many grandpas and grandmas were strolling in the Sunset Red Park downstairs, playing chess, or doing light exercise.
The atmosphere was peaceful and heartwarming.
When they spotted Jiang Nan and the other freshmen, they all cast appraising glances.
“Hmm, this batch of new kids looks pretty good.”
“I heard a young lad cracked open Old Zhao’s head? Beat him till he was gushing blood and running for his life?”
“Old Zhao had it coming. Still lusting after that young girl? Disgusting. Little Sister Li cried for days.”
“No wonder Old Zhao kept coming around lately. Serves him right. Pah. Dirty old man.”
“Hey, Xinyi, why did this year recruit more than two hundred beast-transformation kids? Panda transformation does have potential, but no need to take in so many, right?”
At those words, more than two hundred resentful gazes instantly locked onto Jiang Nan.
It was all his fault.
He was the one who beat us all into national protected animals.
[From…]
This only strengthened Jiang Nan’s resolve to be a responsible assistant trainer.
…
Tao Xinyi couldn’t hold back her laughter. “Alright everyone, you may start your volunteer work now. Seize the chance.”
In that instant, every pair of eyes lit up like light bulbs.
They scattered across the park, hunting for their targets.
Jiang Nan grabbed a snow shovel and headed straight for the depths of the small garden.
There is technique to digging for treasure.
You can’t just walk up and ask, “Grandpa, Grandma, got any ultimate moves?”
That would be far too crass.
You have to unintentionally reveal your own outstanding qualities, subtly, of course.
Hook their desire to nurture talent.
Then they’ll be dying to teach you their secret skills.
Yes, I’m only learning them so I don’t waste the elders’ kind intentions.
Jiang Nan, you sly dog.
He gripped the shovel and poured his grandmaster-level blade intent into every motion.
Suddenly…
A mighty wind rose, snow flew high.
The shovel flashed like a cold blade.
Snow was flung neatly to both sides of the path.
He swung, looked around, heart full of heroic melancholy.
Every movement carried profound mystery. Pure art. Dripping with chivalry.
The other volunteering students were stunned.
Does shovelling snow have to be this flashy?
The elders watched Jiang Nan in astonishment, clicking their tongues in admiration.
“This lad’s got something. Very stylish.”
“Just shovelling snow, and he’s doing all these fancy moves?”
“He’s swinging that huge shovel like a tornado. Strong kid.”
“Didn’t we come to shovel snow? Why is he scattering it everywhere…”
Jiang Nan: !!!
Look at me. Yes, just like that.
I’m this outstanding.
It would be a waste not to teach me your ultimate techniques.
Meanwhile, Qi Yu, Ye Xinghe, Qin Shou, and Wu Liang huddled together.
Qi Yu asked, “Brothers, got the gear?”
Qin Shou grinned and pulled out an iron spade.
Ye Xinghe produced a huge sack.
Wu Liang hoisted a massive speaker onto his shoulder.
Instantly all eyes turned to Wu Liang.
“Mate, why did you bring a speaker? We agreed to raid Granny Liu’s vegetable patch for spring onions.”
“Are you insane? Trying to make sure we get caught?”
Wu Liang looked baffled. “Wait… aren’t you lot coming square dancing with me?”
“Get lost. Our only target is the vegetable garden.”
“You go dance by yourself. We’re off to steal onions.”
Wu Liang pouted. No ambition at all.
You have no idea how charming square dancing really is.
When I become the most popular lead dancer among the elders, you’ll all regret it.
He shouldered the speaker and marched toward the square.
Qin Shou grinned. “Let’s go find Granny Liu.”
The three of them grabbed their sack and spade and headed for the elders.
“Granny, are you Granny Liu?”
“Do you like growing vegetables?”
“Where exactly is your vegetable patch…”
…
Jiang Nan shovelled snow until he was panting, but not a single treasure grandpa had come to talk to him.
Was he still not flashy enough?
He carried the shovel to a pavilion to rest and plan his next move.
Inside sat an old man leaning on a cane in one hand and holding binoculars in the other.
The binoculars were worn smooth from constant use. Clearly a daily habit.
Grandpa Wang: (❍ฺ﹃❍ฺ) Hehe~ Hehe hehe~
Jiang Nan followed the direction of the lenses.
In the distance, two grannies in floral padded jackets were knitting and laughing happily.
Jiang Nan’s eyes lit up. Grandpa Wang was into this?
Old but still young at heart. Perfect opportunity.
“Three o’clock, coordinates 845981.”
Grandpa Wang: “Roger.”
The binoculars swung instantly.
Hua Ling was currently on tiptoes wiping a cabinet, showing off her perfect figure in exquisite detail.
Grandpa Wang curled his lip. “Tch, nothing special.”
Then immediately aimed back at the knitting grannies…
Jiang Nan: ???
“Grandpa has rather unique taste.”
Grandpa Wang lowered the binoculars and glanced at Jiang Nan. “Kid, what do you know? Fine wine only gets better with age.”
“Sigh… all I can do is look and satisfy the eyes. Such a pity.”
Jiang Nan turned serious. “I believe Grandpa deserves a proper feast for the eyes.”
Grandpa Wang blinked. “How so?”
Jiang Nan stepped forward and slipped a piece of Aiye Black Garlic into the old man’s hand.
“This works way better than binoculars.”
“Eat it after sunset. Once you blend into the night, you’ll experience true beauty in life.”
Grandpa Wang swallowed, staring at the black garlic in shock.
“Really that amazing? You’re not trying to trick me into teaching you my ultimate moves, are you?”
“How could I? Jiang Nan does good deeds anonymously. You’ll understand once you try it.”
He gave Grandpa Wang a knowing look, grabbed his shovel, teleported away, and vanished.
Grandpa Wang stared at the black garlic, suddenly looking forward to nightfall.
Jiang Nan strolled through the garden, chuckling to himself.
He knew exactly how powerful Aiye Black Garlic was.
A living human radar. Full holographic imaging. Every detail crystal clear.
Grandpa Wang would be hooked after one use.
When he wants more, he’ll come looking for me. Then the ultimate move will be mine.
This plan is peak genius.
Just then.
BOOM.
One wall exploded outward. Zhao Dezhu’s body shot through like a cannonball, vomiting blood.
“You bastard old man. I told you we’re over. Don’t ever come looking for me again.”
“Go live with your little girls. Shameless. Get lost.”
Before Zhao Dezhu could stand, the bed, coffee table, sofa, and refrigerator flew out one after another.
They slammed solidly into him.
Zhao Dezhu struggled up, face full of panic. “Honghong. Trust me. Please trust me.”
“Trust my foot. You bad old man.”
Next instant, a 300-kilogram barbell flew out and smashed straight into Zhao Dezhu’s face with a loud CLANG.
Jiang Nan shivered.
Granny Li is terrifying.
Zhao Dezhu wiped the blood from his face and sat silently on a stone bench nearby.
Tears streamed down his cheeks.
So… this is what heartbreak feels like?
My heart… it hurts so much.
Suddenly Jiang Nan felt a pang of guilt.
After all, Grandpa Zhao only lost his girlfriend because of him.
At his age, finding a partner isn’t easy.
Jiang Nan decided he had a duty to help Grandpa Zhao win Granny Li back.
He walked over. “Grandpa Zhao. Want to salvage this lost love? I can help.”
Zhao Dezhu saw Jiang Nan and anger flared.
“Help? Help my arse. I lost my love because of you.”
“Scram before I beat you.”
Jiang Nan persisted. “Grandpa Zhao. Are you really willing to let Granny Li go? Think carefully.”
“Some people, once missed, are gone forever.”
Zhao Dezhu fumed. “But Honghong won’t even listen to my explanation.”
Jiang Nan grinned. “I have a way. Follow my lead and I guarantee you’ll win her back.”
Zhao Dezhu eyed him suspiciously. “You?”
Jiang Nan put hands on hips, full of confidence. “Don’t underestimate me. The shared dream of nine hundred million girls nationwide. You think I’m just for show?”
“When it comes to chasing girls? I’m the absolute expert.”
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