Lun Hui was stunned. He couldn't believe that he would actually meet someone familiar in such a small town like Ukampa. But just as he was about to greet the person, Smile, who was standing in front of him, quickly turned his head as if he didn't see Lun Hui. Embarrassed, Lun Hui withdrew his hand and watched as Smile and his group of friends entered an expensive private room upstairs.

In the midst of the bustling hall, Lun Hui caught a glimpse of someone waving at him from a corner. It was none other than the handsome Lineney. As he approached and took a closer look, he realized that there were four men and four women at the table, including himself. It seemed like a blind date, he thought to himself. While he didn't have much experience with women and had never participated in a blind date before, he couldn't help but feel curious and a little nervous.

However, Lun Hui quickly reminded himself that he was a married man. Though he didn't need to remain completely faithful to his wife, he had always been selective when it came to women. Even though it had been a while since he last indulged in the pleasures of the flesh, he couldn't deny that the four individuals in front of him were quite attractive.

"Allow me to introduce everyone. This is Lun Hui, our new teacher this semester!" Lineney introduced Lun Hui with a sense of importance. "It's rare to see such a young teacher these days. You're definitely talented."

As soon as they heard that Lun Hui was a young teacher at Thorn University, the four female colleagues became instantly interested. Lun Hui knew that apart from himself and Lineney, the others were clerks in the General Science Department, responsible for handling documents and archives. Although their salaries were not high, they enjoyed good benefits at Thorn University.

The two male colleagues, however, had different expressions. They couldn't help but feel anxious as Lun Hui became the center of attention from all the women.

"Lun Hui, you're so young. I don't think many PhD students are as young as you. Which department are you in?" one of the women asked in disappointment.

Lun Hui smiled bitterly. "I am in the Martial Arts Department. I am the teacher for thieves. I don't have much future ahead of me. Just call me Ah Hui."

Upon hearing this, the four women were somewhat disappointed. Being known as a teacher for thieves didn't have a good reputation. Lun Hui felt as if he had been sentenced to death in those few minutes of their meeting.

Despite that, when a group of young people gathered together, the atmosphere became lively, especially with the two male colleagues making witty comments, making the four women at the table burst into laughter. Lineney, who had always maintained her distance politely, became the focus of attention due to her good looks.

On the small table, there were two small stoves, and several plates of meat and vegetables were being grilled. Everyone enjoyed themselves throughout the meal.

"Lun Hui, why are you so quiet today? Don't you want to share something about yourself?" Lineney curiously asked Lun Hui, who had been silently listening.

"Yeah, why did you choose to be a thief instead of another profession? It doesn't seem like a promising career." One of the women from the next table, perhaps slightly intoxicated, asked abruptly.

"Well, I have a natural talent for thievery," Lun Hui replied nonchalantly. "I was admitted to Thorn University as a special recruit for the thief profession. The demand for thieves is relatively low these days, and my assessment scores for thievery were quite high."Here is the translation of the text into English:

This sparked my interest, as ordinary students would not undergo potential assessment, so I am very interested in this process. In addition to the process itself, the accuracy of career assessment has always been highly regarded in society; it can be said to determine the extent to which a person can reach their potential.

"What level were you assessed as?" one of my female colleagues asked curiously.

Lun Hui smiled, a smile slightly different from his usual one, with mischievous eyes that seemed somewhat elusive. Lenny noticed that it was the look one had when reminiscing about the past.

"The assessment report said I have the potential to become a legendary thief," Lun Hui glanced at everyone and said lightly.

Everyone looked at Lun Hui, but his gaze was serious. They felt a little puzzled for a moment.

But soon someone realized, "Haha, Lun-teacher is really joking. There are only a few high-level experts in our country, and there are no legendary figures on the entire continent. I was almost scared by you."

When someone said this, others also came to a sudden realization. The explanation of a joke seemed to be the most reasonable. How could someone with legendary potential sit with a group of ordinary office workers in a small barbecue buffet restaurant?

"Yes, I was almost scared by you. Besides the rumors that a few thousand years ago during the chaotic era of the continent, someone reached the legendary level, it is just a beautiful legend; there should still be exaggerations in it."

Lun Hui silently looked at the group, not denying anything.

"Is the machine broken? That's a very low probability, right?" Lenny asked.

"Of course, otherwise I would have achieved great success by now, either being revered by the country like a treasure or you can watch my surveillance videos from behind the cement wall a few meters away," Lun Hui paused before smiling.

Everyone laughed along, as this indeed was a funny topic and no one wanted to delve deeper.

Amidst the chatter, the dinner was coming to an end.

Although everyone worked in the same place, their positions varied, but the topics and environment were the same. Listening to gossip and venting frustrations were all captivating. Naturally, Lenny and the other two male colleagues acted calmly while exchanging flirtatious glances with the four women opposite them. Lun Hui also learned quite a lot.

"What are your plans next, Lun-teacher?"

After settling the bill, Lun Hui was about to bid farewell and leave when everyone held him back.

"Aren't you going home? Where do you plan to have fun?" Lun Hui asked curiously.

"Of course, the night is still young. How about we have a great time tonight? I'll treat everyone to sing at the Tu Wang KTV," Lenny enthusiastically proposed.

"That's not a good idea, it's already half past nine," Lun Hui's heart skipped a beat when he heard the three letters "KTV," and he quickly declined, "My wife is waiting for me to go home."

"Lun-teacher, you're married? You don't look like it at such a young age."

"Cough, I'm already in my twenties, getting married at this age is very normal. Let me tell you, my wife is a super tiger mom. It's already difficult for me to come out tonight. If I go home too late, I'll be in big trouble," Lun Hui pretended to be scared and said.

"That's not right, as a married man, why don't you wear a wedding ring? And a wife who's strict," one of the female colleagues with sharp eyes noticed the problem.

"That's because I almost went broke buying a good ring to marry my wife. It's such an expensive thing, I feel embarrassed wearing it on a regular day," Lun Hui shyly smiled.

What an extraordinary man. Lenny felt a bit dizzy after hearing this and thought that Lun Hui was indeed interesting.

"This is a big man, why are you so afraid of your wife? It's not like you're doing something bad; men also need to go out and have some fun sometimes. Just explain it to your wife," one of the male colleagues, upon hearing that Lun Hui was married, suddenly sympathized and advised.

"No, my wife is someone who can't be reasoned with. She's very stubborn and suspicious. If I go home this late, she will definitely suspect that I've been fooling around," Lun Hui continued and whispered to himself, "And besides, I'm naturally tone-deaf. It would be boring for me to go to KTV and sing."

"That doesn't matter. There's always a first time for everything. If you don't come with us today, it'll be really disrespectful. Let's have fun together as friends tonight."

After saying that, everyone supported Lun Hui and headed towards a nearby KTV.

The enthusiasm was quite strong, so Lun Hui had no choice but to go along with the consensus. They booked a private room at the KTV and took turns singing.

However, Lun Hui was not joking. Ever since a few years ago when he went to the karaoke with Longyou and sang a song, Longyou would have a headache whenever Lun Hui sang. Qiao Qiao also exclaimed that singing could be so bad, yet it was an art in itself. It was a pure talent that could kill without a trace, without any weapons or bloodshed.

But human beings are the kind of creatures that gain wisdom from mistakes. After everyone took turns singing, they actually strongly persuaded Lun Hui to sing a song.

The power of the crowd was limitless. Lun Hui couldn't refuse and could only comply. He chose his most skilled song - the national anthem of the Thorns Empire, "Knight's Praise".

The whole room burst into laughter. They thought Lun Hui was really good at playing a fool. This "Knight's Praise" was actually a very easy song. In order to make it popular among the people, the founders of the country specially selected this catchy and simple melody. Now it can be said to be a very formulaic piece.

But when Lun Hui looked at the people in the small room with a pitiful expression, he played the song.

"It's the pride coming from afar,

  Treading through these splendid rivers."

Before he could finish the first verse, someone started spraying their drink, making a mess.

"...

  The stars and the moon together with best wishes,

  Time does not hide the true history

  ..."

This was no longer a terrible sound quality that could be described as pig-slaughtering. It felt like chewing on sand that had been stuffed with worms for countless years. This was a song filled with malicious intent that could swallow the mountains and rivers!

Every note felt like sandpaper scraping against his own skin, causing his flesh to become bloody and blurry. When some people started to become a bit disoriented, Laini mustered up all her willpower and smashed the power button!

"Ah... this is the Knight's Praise, ah..."

Lun Hui suddenly heard the background music and stopped singing innocently. Seeing everyone in the room swaying, he gently placed the microphone on the coffee table and shrugged helplessly. He clasped his hands together in a bow and said, "May the Almighty bless you all."

After saying that, Lun Hui swaggered out of the room to get some fresh air outside.

This was a place full of red lights and green liquor, crowded and noisy everywhere. The high decibel noise lingered in Lun Hui's ears, making him feel a bit depressed.

The colorful neon lights made Lun Hui dizzy, so he walked out of the back door of the KTV and sat down on the long and quiet staircase.

He took out his phone and saw that it was almost eleven o'clock.

"Brother, want a cigarette?"

Suddenly, someone passed a cigarette from beside Lun Hui's shoulder. Judging from the voice, it was actually a woman.

"No, I don't smoke..." Lun Hui paused. Wait, the voice just now sounded somewhat familiar. He quickly turned his head and took a look. Oh no, it was Smile Nolan!

"It's you!" Smile Nolan, with her bohemian hairstyle, was also quite startled to see Lun Hui.

"Are you stalking me? I saw you at the barbecue restaurant earlier, are you planning to rat me out to my sister?" Before Lun Hui could explain, Smile bombarded him with questions.

"Get lost, you little brat. It's already so late. What's a young girl like you doing in a place like this, playing non-mainstream with others? I don't have the mood to deal with your affairs and I certainly don't feel like tattling." Although Lun Hui felt a bit disdainful of Smile's weird appearance, he didn't like to criticize others. But this girl was his sister-in-law, so he couldn't just ignore her."Why did you come back here too?" Smile stood up, with her hands on her waist, showing a hint of sassiness. "Could it be that you're cheating on my sister behind her back?"

"Hey, what do you mean by cheating? That's such a harsh word. I came here with my colleagues, it's just a social gathering, you know?" Lun Hui argued reasonably. "This is the world of adults, children don't need to understand or make efforts to comprehend."

"And you call this a social gathering? We're at a KTV. When adults do it, it's called a social gathering, but when we do it, it's just fooling around? Clearly, it's a group activity. Did you set your eyes on one of your female colleagues?" Smile hmphed, hitting the nail on the head.

Lun Hui suddenly had a cold sweat on his forehead, realizing that the women of the Nolan Family were not easy to fool around with. But he quickly regained his composure: "I say, Smile, it's already past eleven and you're still out and about. Isn't it dangerous for a young student like you?"

"Don't try to change the subject, Lun Hui. What about you? Is my sister, such a beautiful woman, barely a few weeks into the marriage, not enough for you? Are you already bored of her body?"

Lun Hui immediately broke out in a cold sweat, wondering what it meant to be bored of Rhythm's body. They hadn't even touched each other, let alone "play" with each other! But of course, Rhythm couldn't know that.

"Wait a minute, why am I being accused by you? I clearly stated that I'm married. I was dragged here just to sing a few songs. As for you, a little child...it's late and not safe. Let me take you home."

After saying that, Lun Hui also stood up, sighed, and took the cigarette from Smile's hand. "Girls shouldn't learn to smoke, it'll make your teeth yellow, give you bad breath, and even lung disease. No one will want you then. Listen to your brother-in-law, let's go home."

Smile was also filled with anger upon hearing this, her temper getting the best of her. "My business doesn't need you to interfere. This is my life, others have no right to meddle. Besides, someone will ensure my safety."

"Are you sure?" Lun Hui curiously asked in reply. "Will Nora allow you to run around at night, smoke, drink, and make a scene at a ktv?"

At the mention of Nora's name, Smile couldn't help but tremble, noticed by Lun Hui.

"What do you want? Threaten me?"

"I don't have that leisure. I won't interfere with how you normally behave, but seeing it now, we're considered family, at least in name. I can't just let you wander around on your own. Let's go back together today. I won't come here anymore, so you won't run into me."

Upon hearing this, Smile became furious. "A son-in-law of the Nolan Family has the audacity to dictate to me? Lun Hui, let me tell you, even if my second sister accepted her fate and married you, I will never recognize you as my brother-in-law!"

What else could Lun Hui do? Drag her away in front of everyone? He could only force a smile, then sat back on the steps.

However, Lun Hui wasn't foolish. Although Smile Nolan might not be well-known elsewhere, in the city of Ukampa, as the third princess of the Nolan Family, she was a target in various ways. No matter the purpose of approaching her, Hedda Nolan would not let her go out without security.

"Smile, why did you suddenly come out like this? Can I apologize to you? Those guys didn't know who you were, so they said some meaningless things. Don't mind them."

At this moment, a young man in his twenties walked out from the back door, followed slowly by another man.

Indeed, there was a reason for Smile's sudden appearance at the back door. She had originally come out with a group of friends for a small gathering, but unexpectedly encountered another group of unfamiliar guys, who noticed Smile's attractiveness and her whole "princess" appearance. So they approached her provocatively.

"It's okay, I've been to places like this before. How would I not know what those guys are thinking?" Smile looked back at the young man and the man trailing behind him, and her tone instantly softened.

Although Lun Hui had his back turned to the three people behind him, he could still sense a strange atmosphere."Banbo, your friends need to be more careful. You don't have to hang out with those third and fourth-rate officials' little princes. Mind your own identity," Smile unexpectedly lectured the boy.

But Banbo and the men behind him were all curious as they looked at Lun Hui sitting next to Smile. This kid really had no manners. He didn't even say hello while sitting with his back to them. They wondered which family he came from.

"Xiao Bo, you go back first. I have something to discuss with Smile," the man with his hands crossed suddenly waved his hand at Banbo. Banbo curiously glanced at Lun Hui and Smile but obediently returned to the singing hall.

"Brother Changchuan, is there something you want to tell me?" Smile blinked her eyes and asked.

Lun Hui almost choked on his saliva when he heard this. Was this the same aggressive little sister from earlier? In an instant, she had transformed into a meek little sister. It seemed like these two had a connection, a deep connection!

"Smile, won't you introduce this person to me?" Changchuanhe pointed at Lun Hui.

Upon hearing the name Changchuan, Lun Hui immediately had a rough idea. Of course, it couldn't be the famous Empire's number one expert, Changchuan Valley. Judging from the voice, this should be his younger brother, Changchuanhe.

"He is the man who married my second sister, a top-level thief named Lun Hui," Smile Nolan wrinkled her brow for a moment, but still spoke the truth.