Who wants to become a god? Aren't you all forcing me?

#291 - Chapter 290: Confrontation at the dining table

The sun clocked out on time, and the moon clocked in.

Starlight Academy didn't become quiet because of the deep night; on the contrary, it became even more lively because of the embellishment of lights.

As the time approached 8 p.m., Li Chenqiu left the villa in casual clothes and, according to the map in the admission guide, arrived at the Starlight Hotel.

This was a 32-story hotel, its towering spire piercing the clouds. LED light strips all over the building emitted constantly flowing lights. In front of the several-meter-high gate was an outdoor fountain covering hundreds of square meters, and several stone lions were neatly placed on both sides of the gate.

Everywhere彰显ed dignity and luxury, and it was clear at a glance that the consumption level was very high!

Li Chenqiu frowned, looking at the gate with some trepidation: "They won't make me treat tonight, will they!"

In Starlight Academy, only Star Points have purchasing power. Star Points are non-transferable and not interchangeable with Federal currency. In addition to proving identity, student IDs also have the function of storing and outputting Star Points.

Besides the five thousand Star Points that the academy gave to each freshman, Li Chenqiu's student card had no extra Star Points.

"Huff~~~"

Li Chenqiu suppressed the fear in his heart and strode forward.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Li Chenqiu took the elevator to the 14th floor and knocked on the door of room 1402.

Knock knock knock!

"Come in."

A dull male voice came from inside the room.

Li Chenqiu pushed open the door and walked in.

The room wasn't big, about twenty square meters. A large round table was placed in the center, and a middle-aged man in a white shirt sat in the main seat, looking at Li Chenqiu calmly.

The man's face was resolute, his skin was relatively rough, a hideous scar stretched from the corner of his eye to his chin, and his developed muscles stretched the white shirt tight, as if it would burst in the next second.

At this moment, there was only the man in the room. While Li Chenqiu was sizing him up, he was also sizing up Li Chenqiu.

After a moment of silence, the man took the lead in speaking: "You're Li Chenqiu, right!"

Li Chenqiu walked to the dining table and sat down, asking, "Yes, may I ask who you are?"

The middle-aged man smiled and replied, "I am Duan Xian, the Discipline and Law Chief of the Fourth District. I invited you here."

Li Chenqiu nodded politely: "Discipline and Law Chief Duan, what can I do for you?"

Duan Xian shook his head and gestured to the not-yet-full dining table: "Don't rush, I invited all the Discipline and Law Chiefs and Discipline and Law Envoys. Everyone hasn't arrived yet. There is freshly brewed Starlight Tea on the table. You can try it. It tastes very good."

"Okay." Li Chenqiu picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea, asking casually, "The tea is fragrant. Discipline and Law Chief Duan, this tea should be very expensive, right? You're really spending a lot."

Duan Xian waved his hand casually: "Tea is just small money, not worth mentioning. The dishes cooked with Rebirth Beasts are the main expense."

Li Chenqiu finally felt relieved when he heard this.

It seemed that tonight's meal wasn't a welcome banquet, and he didn't have to pay for it.

Not long after the two sat down, the other Discipline and Law Chiefs and Discipline and Law Envoys, either alone or in groups, walked into the room one after another.

Before 8 o'clock, everyone had arrived.

Duan Xian raised his hand to signal the waiter to serve the dishes. Soon, exquisitely arranged, fragrant, and delicious dishes were brought to the table.

"This is... a Six-Forbidden Rebirth Beast?"

Li Chenqiu covered half of his mouth, staring straight at the dish placed in the middle.

He didn't expect Duan Xian to be so rich, taking out the Six-Forbidden Rebirth Beast to entertain everyone. Although it was just a piece of meat, it was definitely worth over a hundred million!

"One hundred million for a dish?"

Li Chenqiu took a deep breath in his heart, suppressed the urge to reach out with his chopsticks first, and sat calmly in place, imitating the others.

Duan Xian said with a smile: "Thank you everyone for coming to my appointment and giving me, Duan Xian, this face."

"Brother Duan, you're too polite. You're treating us to dinner. We should be thanking you. Why are you thanking us instead?" A slightly fat man in simple clothes said.

This person was named Zhao Ying and was the Discipline and Law Chief of the Third District.

"Discipline and Law Chief Duan, is there anything you need from us?"

A young man who looked younger than the people around him asked softly.

This person was named Yu Changle and was the Discipline and Law Chief of the Second District.

"The main reason for calling everyone here is to welcome our new colleague - Li Chenqiu." Duan Xian pointed to Li Chenqiu.

Li Chenqiu stood up and nodded to everyone: "Hello everyone, I am Li Chenqiu, the newly appointed Discipline and Law Envoy of the First District. Please take care of me in the future."

"Yes, definitely."

"As expected, a hero comes from youth. When I was your age, I had just broken through the Second Forbidden."

"If you need any help in the future, you can come to me."

Most people showed friendly smiles, but only a small number of people didn't, such as Huang Jianhua, and Zhao Ying, the Discipline and Law Chief of the Third District, and his Discipline and Law Envoy.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Chenqiu sat down.

At this time, Zhao Ying spoke: "How does it feel to become a Discipline and Law Envoy at such a young age?"

Li Chenqiu replied: "It's okay."

Zhao Ying's eyebrows curved, and he poured a full glass of white wine, placed it on the turntable of the round table, and turned it to Li Chenqiu: "You are young and energetic, but you can't just rush forward blindly when you're doing things.

It's a small matter if you stumble, but it's a big deal if you take a detour and waste your time. Little Li, do you think I'm right."

For a time, everyone at the dinner table looked at Li Chenqiu intentionally or unintentionally. They weren't fools and could naturally hear the sharpness in his words, but no one spoke, and neither did Duan Xian.

Li Chenqiu wasn't angry and agreed: "That's right."

Zhao Ying showed an amiable smile: "Don't worry, the people sitting here are all your seniors. We were young too, and we've taken a lot of detours. Now that you're sitting here and have joined the Discipline and Law Division, how can we just watch you make mistakes?

You just need to move forward steadily, spend your only academy time well, and if you don't understand anything or can't make up your mind, just ask your senior Huang Jianhua. I believe he will definitely be able to help you."

Saying that, Zhao Ying turned to look at Huang Jianhua: "Old Huang, Little Li is a genius of our academy. Since he's working under you, you have to pay attention to him!"

Huang Jianhua smiled faintly: "Little Li is the Discipline and Law Envoy of our First District. I will pay attention to him even if you don't remind me."

Zhao Ying hurriedly looked at Li Chenqiu: "Little Li, what are you doing in a daze? Hurry up and offer a toast to your Uncle Huang!"

The Discipline and Law Envoy of the Third District also chimed in: "Little Li, you're so envious. You're someone with a backer now!"

"Backer?" Li Chenqiu pursed his lips and smiled, lowering his eyes to look at the glass of white wine placed directly in front of him.

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Author's words: The National Day is about to end, everyone don't leave, if you leave, remember to come back and visit often!

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