Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 295 - 302: Competition

Chapter 295: Chapter 302: Competition

The fruit section was less congested than the seafood area, but if you wanted to get the good stuff, you had to be quick. After all, fruit doesn’t taste as good after sitting out for a while, and the pieces at the bottom were less fresh from being pressed down. So, it was best to wait for fresh fruit to be brought out and immediately grab a bunch.

The trio arrived, and Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning didn’t even have plates in their hands; they just pointed at the fruits they wanted. Li Yifei, on the other hand, held a tray in one hand and piled on selections for them with the other. In no time at all, their pile reached a height of more than ten centimeters, and it looked quite impressive.

There was a couple picking out fruit at that moment, and the boy held a plate that was piled just as high, yet his hand was steady, and he looked completely at ease as he said, "What else would you like to eat? Let’s grab some more."

The girl had thought they had enough, but when she saw how high Li Yifei had stacked his fruit, she suddenly became interested and said, "Let’s get this one, and that one..."

The boy quickly placed the fruit his girlfriend had pointed out onto his plate. The stack on their plate was soon to surpass the one that Li Yifei had.

The girl was visibly excited and loudly bragged, "You’re really amazing; your skill is unmatched by anyone." She was clearly saying this for Li Yifei and his friends to hear.

Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning hadn’t originally noticed the couple, but the girl’s loud remark drew their attention. With the competitive streak that often comes unreasonably among girls, they felt provoked by the girl’s showing off. Song Xiaoli said to Li Yifei, "Brother-in-law, someone’s looking down on you. Can you outdo him?"

Hanging out with these two girls, Li Yifei felt much younger and couldn’t help getting into a playful mood. He chuckled, "Let’s try." As he spoke, he added more fruit to the top, which quickly grew taller than the stack that the other boy had made.

"Dear, let’s get more."

The girl had been keeping her eyes on Li Yifei’s plate, and at this point, she eagerly urged her boyfriend on.

The boy wasn’t willing to lose either. Usually, showing off this skill made him a spectacle at the buffet, and now that Li Yifei had outdone him, he couldn’t let it go unanswered. He immediately added more to his plate, and soon, his pile was taller than Li Yifei’s again.

Li Yifei didn’t wait for Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning to urge him on; he also added more to his plate, and within the blink of an eye, he had once again overtaken the other.

The showdown between the two of them attracted the attention of everyone nearby. To encounter such entertaining competition while dining was a welcome spectacle, especially since having fruit salad generally meant the meal was winding down. Observing the contest was quite the entertaining affair.

"Both of them are really impressive; I think they’ve both stacked it up to twenty centimeters now."

"Yeah, how amazing that it’s so high and nothing has fallen off yet. How do they do it?"

"Haha, they’re competing. We’ve got to see which one can stack it higher."

The bystanders watched with great enthusiasm, passing comments, while Li Yifei and the other boy continued to layer their plates in silence. Song Xiaoli, Xiao Ning, and the girl were even more anxious and excited than Li Yifei and the boy, cheering on their respective parties. Such a contest was a classic clash of youthful egos.

Their energetic competition caught the attention of the waitstaff, who watched the two closely. The food they provided for guests had turned into playthings for these two, which was just too excessive. They knew they wouldn’t hesitate to fine either of them the moment something fell.

When the stacks on the plates reached over twenty centimeters, sweat began to bead on the boy’s forehead. He had never stacked fruit so high in the past, today was him pushing his limit. As he placed each piece, he was extremely careful, not daring to make a single mistake.

In contrast, Li Yifei remained calm, as if the fruit on his plate was glued together, firm and stable—nothing suggesting his stack was in danger of collapsing.

"I must say, our restaurant strictly prohibits waste. If you take too much and can’t finish, there will be a fine," the hall manager interjected, unable to watch any further and reminding the two.

Li Yifei turned to look at Xiao Ning and Song Xiaoli and chuckled, "Is that enough?"

Caught up in the excitement, Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning had not realized just how much Li Yifei had picked; whether they could even finish it all was indeed a question. Plus, it was clear they had already beaten the other guy, so they nodded in agreement, saying, "That’s plenty, that’s plenty."

Li Yifei nodded, set down the tongs, and announced, "Then let’s go."

Li Yifei had only taken small steps in the serving area, but now he strode confidently toward the dining area. Spectators had gathered around, hardly believing he could transport his tower of fruit without incident.

But under the watchful eyes of all, Li Yifei moved like a breeze, his hand as steady as Mount Tai, safely delivering their fruits to their table.

"Ahh!" A shriek sounded, followed by the clatter of a plate hitting the floor, drawing everyone’s attention back to the boy who had been competing with Li Yifei.

And that guy ended up quite unfortunate. His previous stacking, already exceeding his own norms, was commendable enough to stay upright, but one can’t just hold it up indefinitely, right? Urged by his girlfriend, he tried to carry the food back like Li Yifei did, but the moment he moved, the plate in his hand wobbled, and its contents shifted. Hastily reaching with his other hand to stabilize it, things got even worse—all the food scattered. In a panic, he even dropped the plate.

The staff immediately surrounded them to prevent the couple from fleeing and, in the end, the two paid a fine before they were allowed to leave.

As for this incident, it was nothing more than a minor interlude to Li Yifei. He didn’t think much of it, but Su Yiyi, Xiao Ning, and Song Xiaoli—the three of them—were all excitedly chirping about what had just happened, as if they had accomplished something truly spectacular.

Song Xiaoli giggled and said, "Brother-in-law, you’re really too cool. If you weren’t my brother-in-law, I would definitely chase after you."

Xiao Ning said with a mischievous grin, "You don’t even have to chase him. Yiyi is your good sister, and good sisters should share their nice things. Why not let Yiyi share her husband with you?"

Song Xiaoli stroked her chin, musing, "That’s not a bad idea. Hey, Yiyi, you wouldn’t mind, would you?"

Su Yiyi was terribly embarrassed. Although she knew her roommates were joking with her, she still didn’t know how to respond.

Song Xiaoli slung an arm over Su Yiyi’s shoulder and said with a smile, "Oh, Yiyi, don’t be so stingy. I’m not trying to steal your man. If it comes to that, you can be the main wife, and I’ll be the concubine. Look how strong brother-in-law is; there’s no way you could handle him on your own. I can lend a hand."

Li Yifei broke out in a profuse sweat. Dealing with girls under the age of twenty made him feel really old. Figures like Chu Xiaoyao, and now this Song Xiaoli—they’re the type who dare to say anything. These statements even made him, a man with a legion of experiences with women, blush.

"Brother-in-law, you don’t have any objections, do you?" Song Xiaoli teased Li Yifei again.

Xiao Ning chimed in, "Although our Little Li isn’t as pretty as Yiyi, she’s sexy. Look at that figure, look at those breasts. Most importantly, she’s generous in bed and will definitely keep you in ecstasy."

"Cough, cough..." Li Yifei had just taken a sip of his drink and was immediately choked by her words, coughing repeatedly.

Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning burst into laughter at this, completely delighted by the fun and teasing. They were just playful and didn’t mean any harm.

After some laughter and jokes, the atmosphere improved even more. Su Yiyi and Li Yifei occasionally felt a bit awkward, while the heap of fruit salad was astonishingly devoured completely by the three girls, a feat that made even Li Yifei admire their combat strength.

However, when the four were about to leave, Li Yifei noticed the three girls were having trouble walking, clearly having eaten too much. Finally seizing his chance, he also teased them a bit, but they were not at all embarrassed. Going to a buffet, after all, meant eating your fill—otherwise, if you could walk away without any difficulty, it would just be too much of a loss.

Li Yifei drove straight into the school and stopped at the entrance of Su Yiyi’s dormitory. Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning pushed the door open and got out, but Su Yiyi turned to look at Li Yifei.

With that expectant look in her eyes, Li Yifei understood well and smiled as he said, "If you’re not afraid of being teased by your sisters, you can stay at my place tonight."

Su Yiyi’s face turned red as the evening sky, but she bit her lip and muttered softly, "I’m not afraid."

Li Yifei’s heart swelled; Yiyi was just too adorable at that moment. He rolled down the window and said to Song Xiaoli and Xiao Ning, "I’m not going to walk you up, Yiyi and I are heading back."

Song Xiaoli giggled, "Well, I hope you two have a romantic night. We won’t intrude."

"Bye-bye!" Xiao Ning waved her hand and slowly headed upstairs with Song Xiaoli.

Without her roommates, Su Yiyi breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Brother Li, they were teasing you so much; you aren’t upset, are you?"

"Not at all. I know they mean no harm and they’re really close to you. Otherwise, they wouldn’t mock us so freely. It’s not easy to have a few good friends in a lifetime."

Su Yiyi nodded and said, "They’ve taken good care of me. When I was in trouble, they always lent me money and looked out for me in other ways."

"Yeah, then find a chance to treat them to a meal or something in the future. It’s rare to have a true friend in life."

Suddenly, Li Yifei thought of his comrades from his time in the Flying Hawk Squad. Since he’d left the unit, he hadn’t contacted them and wondered how they were doing now.

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