"Don't... I was wrong."
Xie Xie quickly retreated two steps, his voice trembling slightly.
Fang Yang crossed his arms, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Xie Xie.
His gaze held a dangerous meaning: "Don't you know, you caused me so much trouble back then..."
"This... that..."
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Xie Xie's forehead, his eyes darting around.
He stammered, trying to explain, but couldn't find a suitable reason.
Fang Yang remained silent, only fixing Xie Xie with his sharp eyes.
The air was filled with a suffocating sense of pressure.
"I really wouldn't dare again..." Xie Xie said, then suddenly turned to run away.
"Wu Lin!"
Fang Yang let out a soft cry.
Tang Wulin understood immediately, thinking to himself: "Xie Xie, I'm sorry, but this is also for myself."
He raised his right hand, and the Blue Silver Grass instantly appeared in his palm, wrapping around Xie Xie like a spiritual snake.
With a 'whoosh', Xie Xie was firmly bound by the Blue Silver Grass.
"Xie Xie, you still want to run?" Fang Yang slowly approached.
"Brother Fang Yang, I really was wrong..."
Xie Xie pleaded, his voice tinged with a bit of grievance, "Look, didn't I actively bring you guys out to play?"
"Oh? Then who was it just now who said they were going to tell on me?" Fang Yang raised an eyebrow.
Xie Xie was speechless, only able to look pitifully at Tang Wulin: "Wu Lin, quickly help me untie this!"
Tang Wulin, however, pretended not to hear, turning his head to say: "Fatty, are you hungry?"
"Um, my name is Xu Lizhi."
Xu Lizhi corrected him seriously, then his eyes lit up: "Really? Is there good food?"
"Hey! You guys..."
Xie Xie struggled, trying to protest, but was silenced by a look from Fang Yang.
Fang Yang leaned down and whispered in Xie Xie's ear: "I'll let you off this time, but if there's a next time..."
He deliberately didn't finish, but the threat was clear.
"Absolutely no next time! I'll never tell on you again." Xie Xie nodded quickly.
Only then did Fang Yang straighten up with satisfaction, giving Tang Wulin a meaningful look.
Tang Wulin understood and retracted the Blue Silver Grass.
Xie Xie regained his freedom, rubbing his red wrists while muttering softly: "You guys always bully me..."
"Hm?" Fang Yang shot him a look.
"Nothing, I was saying let's go eat quickly!" Xie Xie immediately changed his tune, a flattering smile plastered on his face.
"Um... I'll treat you guys." Xu Lizhi suddenly spoke, his tone sincere.
Tang Wulin was about to nod, but Fang Yang stopped him: "It's fine, no need."
Xie Xie asked curiously: "Wu Lin, what are we going to eat?"
Tang Wulin thought for a moment. As a coastal city, Tianhai City's most famous cuisine was naturally seafood: "How about we try the seafood in a big city?"
Fang Yang nodded in agreement, and Xie Xie also didn't object.
Xu Lizhi was even more excited, saying: "Great, I'd love to try the seafood here."
"Then let's go." Fang Yang said.
The group hadn't walked far when they discovered a restaurant named "Seafood Assassin."
The storefront was luxuriously decorated, and various rare seafood swam in the aquarium at the entrance.
"This restaurant looks extraordinary, let's eat here!" Xu Lizhi suggested enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling.
Xie Xie always felt the restaurant's name was a bit strange, frowning in thought: "Seafood Assassin... why does this name sound a bit..."
Fang Yang's mouth twitched involuntarily when he saw the name.
He had already guessed seven or eight parts of it... Was the restaurant even bothering to hide it anymore?
Before Fang Yang could speak, Tang Wulin excitedly shouted: "Fang Yang, Xie Xie, let's eat at this one!"
Fang Yang shook his head helplessly, following the cheerful group into the restaurant.
"I'm treating today, everyone order whatever you like, don't be shy." Xu Lizhi said, patting his chest grandly.
As a Shrek Academy student, the cost of a meal was indeed nothing to him.
"This... wouldn't be good." Tang Wulin scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
Xu Lizhi waved his hand: "Don't be polite, how much can a mere meal cost?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Yang's expression subtly changed. As a semi-local, he knew all too well the prices at such seafood restaurants.
He quietly tugged on Xie Xie's sleeve and whispered: "Remember to pay for our three portions separately later."
Xie Xie was slightly stunned: "Didn't Xu Lizhi say he was treating?"
"When did you become as dull as Tang Wulin?"
Fang Yang helplessly pressed his hand to his forehead, "Why would someone we just met treat us to a meal?"
Xie Xie then realized: "You mean, he might let us eat and then make us pay?"
"What do you think, Young Master Xie?" Fang Yang retorted meaningfully.
Xie Xie immediately understood: "Got it, I'll go pay later."
At this moment, Tang Wulin was already drooling over the menu: "Sea urchin, Bluefin Tuna, salmon, large eel, Golden Hair Crab, King Crab, lobster..."
With each dish he named, his eyes lit up a little more, as if he could already see the delicious food beckoning to him.
"Fang Yang, Xie Xie, what else do you want to eat?" Tang Wulin asked enthusiastically.
Xie Xie had a flash of inspiration: "Give us 30 oysters."
"Xie Xie... you?" Tang Wulin looked at him in surprise.
"They're for you and Fang Yang." Xie Xie winked slyly.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Fang Yang retorted meaningfully, "Xie Xie, you wouldn't be... impotent, would you?"
"Just kidding, how is that possible!" Xie Xie immediately retorted.
Xu Lizhi, even more boldly, waved his hand: "Waiter, bring us one of all your signature seafood dishes!"
Tang Wulin was dumbfounded at the sight: "That's too much to eat, isn't it?"
Fang Yang helplessly pressed his hand to his forehead, already foreseeing the tragedy that might unfold...
Before long, a steaming hot seafood feast was brought out.
The translucent sea urchin sashimi shimmered enticingly on the ice plate, the tender and delicious Bluefin Tuna belly had clear marbling, and the rich, Fatty salmon belly glowed with an orange-red hue.
The golden-crisp grilled large eel exuded a roasted aroma, the Golden Hair Crab, larger than a face, brandished its claws, the King Crab legs were neatly arranged and invitingly red, the vibrant red lobster gave off a garlicky scent, and the plump, juicy oysters...
The entire table was filled with a dazzling array of dishes.
Looking at the colorful, fragrant, and delicious seafood feast, everyone's appetites were stimulated.
"I'm digging in!"
Xu Lizhi was the first to act, grabbing a crab leg and gnawing on it.
Tang Wulin was not to be outdone, picking up a slice of tuna sashimi and dipping it in soy sauce.
Fang Yang and Xie Xie exchanged glances and joined the fray.
The four ate heartily, their mouths greasy, with constant laughter, and the table was soon piled high with seafood remains.
"Oh, Xu Lizhi!"
Suddenly, a clear and pleasant female voice came from the doorway, "You suddenly ran off, so this is where you were."
Accompanied by a fragrant breeze, a blonde girl stormed in, looking angry.
Her high ponytail swayed gently with her steps. Her azure eyes were as clear as the deep sea, her long lashes trembled slightly, and her skin was so fair it was almost transparent.
She wore the green Shrek Academy uniform, her slender waist and long legs outlining a perfect curve, her rounded hips subtly rising and falling as she walked.
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