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As the battle grew more intense, Shawn Young switched up his moves and tactics, fighting with all his might. He always held to his motto of 'no regrets, no complaints' when it came to these kinds of battles. After over two hours of wild action and countless rounds of passionate demands, the cries of Raina Tang and Joanna Gong mixed together, creating the most beautiful music on earth. Their bodies trembled uncontrollably before collapsing onto the bed, half-asleep, breathless, and completely spent.
The big bed was a total mess, with wet spots everywhere, and the whole room was filled with the lingering scent of love. The air was still thick with the afterglow of 'battle,' and the two soft, fair-skinned bodies curled up on either side of Shawn Young like obedient little lambs. After Shawn's 'vigorous whipping,' their stamina was totally drained. They hadn't even had a chance to eat before falling into a deep sleep, their adorable faces still blushing with the rosy glow of satisfaction.
"Whew—so good—so damn satisfying!" Shawn Young let out a breath, feeling perfectly content after battling the two beauties. Strangely enough, he didn't feel tired at all—in fact, he felt even more energized. Thinking it over, Shawn realized it was because he'd just broken through to the 'Divine Abandonment' realm. His power had increased a lot, his essence was full, so naturally he wasn't exhausted like a regular guy.
Still, all that fun had burned through his energy, and Shawn's stomach started rumbling. He got up, planning to ask Raina Tang if it was time to eat, but she and Joanna Gong were so wiped out from their 'battle' that they'd already drifted off into sweet dreams, sleeping soundly!
With no choice, Shawn didn't want to disturb their beauty sleep. He got up, left the bedroom, and headed to the kitchen. He immediately spotted his and Raina Tang's clothes scattered all over the floor. Shawn blushed, quickly tidied up the clothes, put them on the living room sofa, and then slipped into the bathroom for a hot shower.
After showering, Shawn felt even hungrier, so he snuck back into the kitchen. On the stove, there was a clay pot of stew still steaming, and on the counter, a few plates of cold, fancy dishes. Shawn blushed again, knowing these were meant for him and Joanna Gong, but he'd been too eager—before they could eat, he'd already started 'battling' Raina Tang in the kitchen. So, nobody had eaten yet!
But Shawn was starving now. He lifted the lid on the clay pot to find the soup still steaming and the smell of meat wafting out. Unable to resist, he grabbed a bowl, filled it with peanut pork trotter soup, and wolfed it down.
Raina Tang's cooking was top-notch—every dish was a feast for the senses. Shawn's appetite was in full swing, and he devoured three bowls in a row, feeling much better. Just then, his phone rang on the sofa. He rushed over, dug it out from his clothes, and saw Minnie Wang's number. He hit answer, and Minnie Wang's excited voice came through: "Shawn, only two hours left until the charity banquet starts! We're all ready—are you and your friends set?"
Shawn froze and checked the time—6 PM already! Hours had flown by while he was busy 'chasing life's greatest pleasures' with Raina Tang and Joanna Gong. Alex Easton should be anxiously waiting in Dorm 2 to head to the banquet with him. Shawn quickly replied, "Oh, oh! Almost ready. I'll finish up and call you when we're set!"
"Yeah, yeah—try to hurry! The youth section at Phoenix Hotel is already underway. You can meet plenty of new friends there, which will help your future! Call me when you're ready, and I'll send the driver to pick you up," Minnie Wang said.
"Okay, got it!" Shawn said, hanging up. He quickly rummaged through his luggage on the sofa, only to realize he didn't have any fancy clothes. He thought about buying something suitable for the banquet, but the Xiluoyuan neighborhood was quiet and far from downtown—no clothing stores nearby, and time was tight. Helpless, he found a half-decent off-white casual outfit: a round-neck T-shirt and black pants. The whole thing was a cheap street market buy for less than two bucks, and he threw on some regular sneakers. All together, his outfit barely cost a dollar!
Shawn checked himself out in the bathroom mirror—he was tall and fit now, way more muscular and striking than before. The cheap outfit actually looked good on him, bringing out his sunny, handsome vibe. Thanks to his martial arts and Taoist training, he had a unique aura: refined, confident, and sharp-eyed.
"K—this'll do!" Shawn said, giving himself a final look in the mirror. Feeling confident, he stepped out, wanting to say goodbye to Raina Tang and Joanna Gong before leaving. But both were still lost in sweet dreams, so Shawn left a message on Raina's phone saying he had urgent business, then left her place, headed out of Xiluoyuan, flagged down a cab, and made his way to Southern University.
Twenty minutes later, Shawn arrived at Southern University. He'd already called Alex Easton to meet him at the campus gate. As soon as he got out of the cab, he spotted Alex, dressed to impress and scanning the street for him. From a distance, Shawn could see Alex rocking his signature 'Lady-Killer Suit'—a high-quality, knock-off Armani set he scored on Taobao for thousands! (Note: In the world of knock-offs, there are A, B, C, D grades—A is the best, with top-notch craftsmanship. Smart use of knock-offs is the secret weapon for traveling, showing off, and picking up girls—ha!)
Alex Easton was decked out in that black Armani suit, looking sharp and stylish. His hair was slicked back in a retro style—the classic Chow Yun-fat 'Heroic Brother' look! If a fly landed on his shiny hair, it might just slip and break a leg!
"Whoa—boss, you busted out your Lady-Killer Suit and went all out with that slick look! Rare sight! Looks like you're planning to unleash your secret weapon at the banquet tonight!" Shawn walked over, checked out Alex's getup, and laughed. Everyone in Dorm 2 knew Alex's outfit was his go-to for showing off, always bragging: 'Like a bee in a flower patch, suave and charming—girls can't resist!' That's his special Lady-Killer Suit!