"What? Are you kidding me? Brother-in-law of the school president?" The D Class student exclaimed in shock.

"Of course! If I win, you apologize to him. If I lose, I’m at your mercy!" I declared energetically. But what was with that title? Why did I feel like I had green hats sprouting on my head?!

"Fine! After midterms, we duel one-on-one! And I’m Li Ritian!" The D Class student boasted arrogantly. Truth was, Li Ritian was already scheming—if he could latch onto Lin Ye’s connections, he might even get introduced to Ling Ling. Marry a rich, beautiful wife and ascend to life’s pinnacle.

Lin Ye would’ve facepalmed if he knew Li Ritian’s thoughts. Ling Ling wouldn’t interact with other men—not even Lin Ye could control her.

"Hold on—it’s not just me. It’s our entire F Class!" I dropped a bombshell.

Every F Class student froze. Those eating spat out their food, spraying bystanders into existential confusion.

"Yeer, are you insane? They’re D Class! You’re dragging us all down!" Ouyang Chen panicked.

"Since it’s a class duel, I’ll add terms: one week of your resources versus one month of ours. Do you accept?" Lin Ye threw another bombshell.

D Class and Li Ritian stood stunned. Then a burly guy in a black jacket strode over, grinning wildly. "Hahaha! Fascinating! You’re brilliant! Challenge accepted. I’m Yang Honggang, current D Class rep. And you?"

First time I’d met someone who didn’t know my name. Must be a transfer student—but already class rep? Not to be underestimated.

"Yeer! I’m done. Let’s go home!" My sister rushed over, beaming, oblivious to the tension. She grabbed my hand to pull me away.

"Wait, sis—let me finish! I propose a duel at the Forest Training Ground on April 6th!"

Yang Honggang, still starstruck by Ling Ling’s beauty, snapped back to reality. "Y-yeah! Fine!" he stammered.

Confused by his sudden shift, I frowned—until Ling Ling tilted her head. "What’s this about a duel?"

"Y-yes! Your brother challenged us! Uh, beauty—I’m Yang Honggang! 178cm tall! I love fighting, but I’m gentle with girls. Especially ones like you. I adore you! Be mine! I’ll make you the happiest woman alive!" Yang Honggang blurted explosively, leaving everyone speechless.

"What does liking my sister have to do with this?!" I deadpanned.

"The moment I saw you, I fell deeply in love. I’d gift you the world," Yang Honggang declared shamelessly.

"Get lost!" My sister snarled. A dazzling ice flower materialized in her palm. I hugged her tight. "Sis! School grounds! You’ll destroy the campus!"

"I belong to my brother. No one touches me—not even with words!" Ling Ling shrieked hysterically.

"Ahhh! My wife’s rage is still gorgeous! But little brother—I challenge you to a duel. If you lose? Call me ‘brother-in-law’!"

"What?!" Sis and I screamed in unison.

"Well?" Yang Honggang pressed, stepping toward me.

"Deal!" I shot back without hesitation.

"Yeer! Don’t you love me anymore? Even with my special training, you’d sell your sister?!" Ling Ling’s eyes welled up.

"Trust me, sis. I told you—I won’t stay silent anymore. And do you really think I’d lose now?"

"...Fine. For you, I’ll sacrifice myself." Ling Ling’s mind raced: *Even if he loses, I’ll stop him from calling that scum ‘brother-in-law’.*