I’m Really Scared
Chapter 190: I Love Treating Others!

Guan Shan was momentarily surprised but didn't pay much attention, as it was perfectly normal for Liu Rui's loud voice to be overheard.

He simply nodded, "Yes, my name is Guan Shan, with the characters for 'pass' and 'mountain'."

[Cool and Flat Yukinoshita]'s expression became even more intriguing, "So, it's you..."

As a fellow reporter named Guan Shan who could command the support team, it couldn't be anyone else.

Well, it was like looking for something everywhere, only to find it in an unexpected place... or something like that.

He hadn't expected to meet Guan Shan during the raid on "Death Hive" but encountered him during a meeting with a fellow online gamer. The two were the same person.

Truly, fate works in mysterious ways.

To be honest, he was more interested in [Mountain Beyond Mountains], the "CS: GO master," than the Youhao Team's "Demon God" Guan Shan. Curiosity about the latter was secondary and incidental.

As a genuine A-level Esper, he wouldn't be too interested in a B-level Esper, even if this Esper had more than three abilities and was pivotal in destroying the "Death Hive."

Many powerful and unique Espers exist, and if he found each one interesting, it would be exhausting.

So, after knowing from Xia Lei that Guan Shan wasn't around, he didn't dig deeper.

Instead, he focused on meeting [Mountain Beyond Mountains].

Who knew these two were the same person!

Guan Shan, however, looked puzzled, "You know me?"

[Cool and Flat Yukinoshita] nodded and smiled, "I've read your news reports. Didn't expect you to be that anonymous reporter, the unsung hero."

Guan Shan didn't ask how an anonymous reporter's name was known.

Money can make the devil work... this guy didn't seem to lack funds. Knowing this was expected. Their newspaper was ordinary and could only block the curiosity of average people.

Guan Shan shrugged, "Unsung hero is a bit much. I just did what I could."

He didn't seem as exaggerated as the rumors, not like a cold-blooded butcher who would slaughter twenty innocent civilians. There must be hidden details.

[Cool and Flat Yukinoshita] pondered. Thinking back, if he had really done that, Special Security Group wouldn't keep him. There must be some cover-up...

The rumor spreaders were either foolish or malicious, likely moles or those wanting Guan Shan dead.

If not for this curiosity, he wouldn't have wanted to meet this rising star in Special Security Group.

"Since I know your name, I'll introduce myself—I'm Le Yangbing. Nice to meet you, Mr. Reporter."

[Cool and Flat Yukinoshita] extended his hand, smiling intriguingly.

Out of some selfishness, he decided not to reveal his identity to Guan Shan.

Right now, Guan Shan bullied him in games and refused to be his master many times. When he knew the truth, Guan Shan's reaction would be priceless... a cheap thrill for an A-level Esper!

Of course, Le Yangbing didn't forget he was the one begging to be a disciple and learn skills. He would scare Guan Shan but wouldn't put on airs.

Guan Shan keenly noticed Le Yangbing's change in tone. Earlier, the gamer begged to be a disciple; now, he seemed to turn into a condescending client.

Though unsure of Le Yangbing's thoughts, client? Not happening.

Guan Shan shook hands with Le Yangbing and suddenly said, "Ah, I just remembered I might be busy soon, no time for gaming. Teaching you will have to wait. Let's discuss it later."

He let go, grabbed his backpack, and smiled at Le Yangbing, "Thanks for the treat, but I don't like owing favors. How much was it? I'll transfer the money."

"..."

Le Yangbing's smile froze.

Clearly, this was a polite refusal.

But why? We were just fine a moment ago. Why back out now?

Le Yangbing watched as his master was about to slip away again. He forgot his A-level Esper dignity and stubbornness, almost lunging to grab Guan Shan, "No, that's not okay!"

He exaggeratedly wailed, "I love treating others! If you don't let me treat you, my social etiquette, my good nature, even my soul will be destroyed!"

Guan Shan got goosebumps and twitched his mouth, "What nonsense."

He glanced at the closed door. Does this guy have no shame?!

No wonder he could come up with such a username...

Le Yangbing immediately stopped and smiled ingratiatingly, "Anyway, you must accept my kindness. As for teaching, there's always time. I can wait."

Alright, he was dead set on becoming a disciple.

Guan Shan sighed, fearing this guy might use this tactic in public, so he put away his phone, "Alright, alright. I must go now. Contact me online if you need anything."

Le Yangbing instantly complied, "Take care, Master!"

As Guan Shan left, Le Yangbing leaned on the table, his smile fading into a blank expression.

He muttered, "Busy with Esper matters... knowing him, it means a series of events, especially with The Church of Unity targeting him."

"Should I help, just in case... No, helping is secondary. If he dies, where will I find another master willing to teach me?"

Le Yangbing felt helpless. He had to help Guan Shan... if the latter ran into trouble.

"Fortunately, no missions recently. I'll keep an eye on him."

He grabbed a glass of room-temperature cola. With a thought, water vapor condensed into ice cubes, dropping into the glass.

A glass of iced cola was born again.

"Zero Point" Le Yangbing, power: Water to Ice.

A rare elemental type, he awakened as a B-level Esper and quickly rose to A-level—a true talent.

But now... he was an unexpected disciple of a small C-level Esper.

The next day, news broke that famous writer, "educator," and "philanthropist" Bei Guangji was involved in various scandals and had been detained by the police. The drama immediately went viral.

Being the inviting party, "Hangzhou Evening News" became the reporter, leading to endless conspiracy theories online.

Unquestionably, "Hangzhou Evening News" hit the trending topics, its attention soaring again.

As the mastermind, Guan Shan confirmed the orphanage funding was in place, delegated the responsibility to Lin Shuman, and headed to Dr. Lu Qiuchi's home.

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