Wang Bin clenched his teeth and said, "Commander Su Mo, you are being biased toward him."
"I’m not being biased, don’t you have any sense of self-awareness? Do you really think everyone’s blind? I just want to ask everyone present, as an NCO of the GT department, I don’t know what kind of mindset you all have, sitting here watching the drama unfold without a single person stepping forward to tell the truth. I’m ashamed of you all!"
Momentarily, everyone bowed their heads, even Chen Zhao was silent.
Wang Bin’s face turned ashen with rage and he said, "Commander Su Mo, this is a matter between him and me, your intervention is pointless. Who could tolerate another man poaching his corner? And on top of that, he’s a wimp who agreed to a duel but chickened out with an excuse, and can only hide behind a woman. No man would stand for it, what’s wrong with me?"
"Who are you talking about!"
Lin Yixuan retorted, his face red with anger.
"Then accept the challenge! Don’t chicken out!"
Wang Bin said contemptuously.
"Enough, have you two argued enough?"
Su Mo reprimanded coldly then moved between the two and calmly said, "Now that it’s come to this, I don’t want to say who’s right or wrong. After all, no matter who is punished, I believe the other will not be satisfied, and that’s pointless. Since neither of you can accept the other, then let’s do it like real men: settle it with a match using mechas. Do you dare!"
"I have no problem, I just worry he’ll run away at the last moment."
Wang Bin said arrogantly.
"Who says I’m scared? I dare!"
Lin Yixuan gritted his teeth and accepted the challenge.
"Brave words. Don’t say I’m bullying you. Let’s have a public duel three days from now with the Second Generation’s most classic Black Steel Mecha. Whoever backs out is a coward, and shouldn’t show their face again, and also stop shamelessly pestering Yuner."
Wang Bin proposed the duel rules with a sneer, although the rules he proposed seemed fair, in fact, he had deliberately set a trap.
Private duels are not allowed to use government-issued mechas, and it had to come from one’s own pocket.
A Second Generation Black Steel Mecha costs tens of thousands of Star Coins.
That amount of money was astronomical for an ordinary soldier, and even for these scions of wealthy families, it was no small sum.
In his view, Lin Yixuan, the less favored boy, was very unlikely to afford it and when he couldn’t, not only would he lose the fight, he would also be thoroughly humiliated.
Lin Yixuan, upon hearing Wang Bin’s words, looked bewildered. If it had been a First Generation Mecha, he might have been able to barely afford one personally.
A Second Generation Black Steel Mecha was indeed beyond his financial reach.
"What’s wrong, got cold feet already? Where’s that bravado from earlier?"
Seeing Lin Yixuan momentarily lost for words, Wang Bin became even more insolent in his taunting.
"Lin Yixuan, just let it go,"
Li Yun quickly tried to dissuade Lin Yixuan.
Wang Bin continued to mock him.
Lin Yixuan, with red eyes and teeth clenched, replied, "Who’s scared? Let’s do it your way."
"Since it’s settled, everyone can disperse!"
Su Mo said indifferently, not noticing the trap Wang Bin had laid. In his mind, the sons of two wealthy men should have no issues.
Upon Commander Su Mo’s words, the onlookers dispersed, and Wang Bin, though wanting to drag Li Yun along, refrained from causing a scene due to Su Mo’s presence and turned to leave.
As for Chen Zhao, knowing he was in the wrong, also took the opportunity to leave.
Soon the area was left with only Su Mo, Lin Yixuan, and Li Yun. This update is available on NoveI~Fire.net
Su Mo patted Lin Yixuan’s shoulder and asked, "You okay? Do you need me to call a doctor."
"I’m fine, thank you,"
Lin Yixuan thanked him in a low voice.
"No need to thank me, we’re from the same dorm after all, and you did nothing wrong. Alright, I’ve said enough, I’m heading out."
Su Mo reassured Lin Yixuan a few words and then left.
Several hours later, Su Mo was dining in the cafeteria.
He quietly pondered the matter concerning Lin Yixuan. Actually, his impression of Lin Yixuan wasn’t bad.
During the battle on Imprisoned Planet, at least he didn’t hold them back and fought silently throughout.
Although he was not very sociable, he didn’t flaunt his status to act high and mighty either. In contrast, that person named Wang Shan seemed very irritating.
The reason Su Mo took the initiative to facilitate their duel was not without thought.
The conflict between Wang Bin and Lin Yixuan was bound to be irresolvable. As long as Lin Yixuan didn’t give up Li Yun, the two of them would continue to clash.
Iron must be hard on its own. Lin Yixuan must overcome Wang Bin, otherwise, Wang Bin would keep troubling him daily.
Lin Yixuan was clearly no match for Wang Bin in a real fight, not even one against ten, so it had to come down to a mecha duel.
Thinking of this, Su Mo quickly finished his meal, stood up, and walked towards the dormitory.
A short while later, Su Mo returned to the dormitory.
At this time, Li Fang was organizing his stuff. Seeing Su Mo enter, he asked in surprise, "Su Mo, you’re back so soon?"
Looking around and not seeing anyone, Su Mo asked, "I came back looking for Lin Yixuan. Where is he?"
"He came back, took a shower, and left for the training ground. He’s really stubborn, insisting on dueling with Wang Bin. I’ve told him before, he can’t possibly be a match for Wang Bin. He doesn’t realize his own limits."
Although Li Fang’s words were harsh, a tinge of concern could still be heard.
"Man proposes, God disposes."
Su Mo responded with a smile.
"God disposes my ass. Let’s not even discuss whether Lin Yixuan can beat Wang Bin. Private duels don’t allow the use of military mechas. That Wang Bin suggested using the Second Generation Black Steel Mechas for the duel, and that idiot Lin Yixuan even agreed. Now he can’t afford to buy the Black Steel, can he?"