Chapter 010: It's Sunday—How About a Date?

Zhang Gang dismissed all other thoughts.

At this moment, Song Kai had already grabbed a bottle of beer and gulped it down. He drank quickly, and after finishing the bottle, he was already staggering as he walked. He wiped his eyes; there seemed to be tears on his face. Crying, he said, "Brother Gang, this past month... I've suffered... sob, sob..."

Song Kai broke into tears as he spoke. Even he was impressed by his own acting skills—truly quite convincing.

Zhang Gang narrowed his eyes and sneered coldly. However, he feigned concern, walked over to Song Kai, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Brother, it's alright. It'll all be over soon. Once you're abroad, it's a new beginning."

Song Kai leaned against Zhang Gang's shoulder, sobbed a few times, then stood up again and grabbed Luo Feng, who stood nearby.

Luo Feng's dress was tattered at the top. She was covering her chest with both hands. When Song Kai pulled her, she stumbled into his arms.

Song Kai said, "Come on, sister-in-law, I was wrong earlier. Let me apologize. Let's drink." With that, he picked up another bottle of beer and drank with Luo Feng.

Luo Feng's face was cold, ready to curse him.

But Song Kai acted so much like a drunk, she couldn't even open her mouth.

As Song Kai drank, his hand became restless again. Holding the beer, he said, "Sister-in-law, come on, you drink too..." As he spoke, he pressed Luo Feng down onto the sofa, holding the bottle to her mouth and pouring beer in.

Luo Feng struggled.

Suddenly, there was a ripping sound—Song Kai had torn off Luo Feng's dress. Underneath, she wore only a tiny pair of panties, barely covering anything.

Luo Feng hurriedly covered herself.

Zhang Gang walked over, yanked Song Kai up, and said, "Song Kai, are you out of your mind?"

Song Kai held up the beer bottle, saying, "Come on, drink!"

At that moment, Zhou Senwei finally spoke, "It's booked. Tonight's flight at eight. Oh, it's almost time now."

Zhang Gang said urgently, "Then let's go! Come on, Song Kai, let your brother see you off." He and Zhou Senwei each took an arm and led Song Kai out.

Zhang Gang and Zhou Senwei escorted Song Kai all the way to the airport, helped him collect his ticket, and watched as he passed through security.

After clearing security, Song Kai smirked. These two idiots thought they could get rid of him so easily. No doubt, when he landed, Zhang Gang would have someone waiting to whisk him out of the country.

Song Kai was no fool. If his soul hadn't crossed over, perhaps the old, down-and-out second-generation rich kid Song Kai would have believed Zhang Gang's nonsense—especially with debt collectors chasing him, which was no joke.

But now, Song Kai would not fall for it.

After passing through security, Song Kai didn't go to the boarding gate. Instead, he walked over and slapped a flight attendant's backside.

She quickly dodged away.

Song Kai breathed heavily toward the flight attendant, reeking of alcohol.

The flight attendant soon called security, and Song Kai was taken to the security room to sober up. While drinking isn't forbidden before flying, anyone showing obvious signs of intoxication is absolutely not allowed to board.

Song Kai sat in the security room, chatted with the guards for a while, then checked the time—the plane had long since departed. He got up and left.

Meanwhile, Zhang Gang and Zhou Senwei had already driven off.

In the car, Zhou Senwei drove and said, "Brother Gang, didn't you think Song Kai seemed a little odd today?"

Zhang Gang sneered, "Damn right, he was a bit off. But once he gets off that plane and lands abroad, let's see how he struggles. Finally got rid of that fool. Now, it's time for me to pursue Xu Ling. Heh heh."

Thinking of this, Zhang Gang grinned, but soon his face began to ache. He rubbed his cheek angrily, "That idiot actually dared to slap me! Damn it!"

Zhou Senwei said nothing.

They drove to the Golden Splendor Club, and their moods brightened...

At that moment, Song Kai was standing outside the airport, letting the wind blow over him. Thinking of Zhang Gang's expression, Song Kai felt quite pleased—he'd finally exacted a bit of revenge. Still, this was only the beginning. Song Kai didn't want to finish Zhang Gang off too quickly.

The airport was far from downtown, but there were shuttle buses. If he'd taken a taxi, Song Kai would've had to pawn his clothes to pay the fare.

He returned to Kowloon Bay Apartments and entered his home.

Inside, there was only a simple sofa and a bed, with few other appliances.

Song Kai sighed. This apartment was only his because Old Zhang, the landlord, pitied him enough to rent it out. He hadn't even paid a deposit or any rent.

After a shower, Song Kai went to the bedroom and sat cross-legged to begin cultivating the Nine Thunder Internal Energy.

The Nine Thunder Internal Energy was divided into nine stages: First Thunder—clearing the meridians; Second Thunder—forming the elixir; Third Thunder—igniting the fire; Fourth Thunder—transforming qi...

The first stage required opening all the body's meridians.

Song Kai followed the method, using his mind to control his breathing and enter the proper state.

At first, the breathing technique of Nine Thunder Internal Energy was identical to the Taoist method, but later it emphasized using thunder and fire to break through the meridians, whereas Taoism preferred gradual progression.

Song Kai was very skilled at the initial breathing, quickly mastering it completely.

He opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a foul breath.

He checked the time—just past three in the morning. After a night of cultivation, Song Kai felt immensely refreshed, with no need for more sleep. Glancing at the lamp, inspiration struck.

Cultivating Nine Thunder Internal Energy required gathering the power of lightning at every stage. So, if lightning worked, could household AC electricity work too?

Excited, Song Kai decided to experiment.

He unplugged the desk lamp, grabbed two wires, and while regulating his breathing, inserted the wires.

The next moment, Song Kai's body convulsed violently, and he lost consciousness.

...

When he awoke, sunlight shone on his face.

Song Kai climbed up, still trembling all over.

"Damn, what the hell is this? This stupid AC power can't replace thunder at all—almost electrocuted me!" Song Kai muttered, wobbling as he walked outside. It took more than half an hour for his body to recover.

"Ah!"

Song Kai looked at the sky with melancholy. It was April; as the saying goes, spring rain is precious as oil. At this time of year, thunderstorms were rare.

Lightning contained heavenly fire energy, making it useful for cultivating Nine Thunder Internal Energy, but household AC could only kill.

"No, I have to train my body. The progress is too slow, and I'm so weak. If real danger comes, I won't be able to escape." Song Kai shrugged his shoulders, determination growing in his heart.

After washing up and changing into casual clothes, Song Kai called Xu Ling.

Xu Ling's cool, clear voice came through, "What is it?"

"Well... it's Sunday today. How about... a date?" Song Kai said with a smile.

Xu Ling replied irritably, "I'm busy! If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, I'm hanging up."

"Don't hang up! It's like this, dear wife and elder sister, I'm a bit short on cash lately. I'd like to borrow some money, say, ten thousand. That would be enough," Song Kai said, embarrassed.

Xu Ling replied immediately, "What do you need money for? Gambling again? Or are the casino people after you?"

Song Kai coughed, "No, not that. I have a use for it. I want to get fit, buy a gym membership. Besides, I'm almost out of money for food. Wife and elder sister, please help me out. Give me a month, I'll pay you back thirty thousand—I, Song Kai, always keep my word."

"If you call me 'wife' again, you won't get a cent... Hmm, come to my office first and accompany me to negotiate a contract. If it works out, consider the money a bonus. If not, I'll still lend you the ten thousand," she said, then hung up.

Song Kai immediately fixed his hair and headed out. Having a marriage contract really helped.

As a down-and-out second-generation rich kid, it was hard to borrow ten thousand. Last time he tried at Zhou Ran's house—his uncle's place—he got a fierce scolding from Zhou Ran's mother. Sigh!

Song Kai hailed a taxi and rushed to the headquarters of Ocean Sky Company.