Sitting on the floor nearby, Yang Xiaoyou watched the four figures in front of him, the atmosphere feeling somewhat delicate. His eyes slowly moved from the far left to the far right.
He felt as stiff as a wax statue.
Yet, he remained silent while the four exceptional girls over there also kept their silence.
"Cough, cough, let's introduce ourselves," Yang Xiaoyou finally spoke up after what felt like an eternity, as if his bottom was about to catch fire.
Feng Lin seemed fine; she had met Liu Lianyue and Liang Wuxuan during the last incident, so she knew they were her classmates.
"It's probably something like that." After swallowing hard, Yang Xiaoyou briefly recounted the situation and managed to calm himself down.
In truth, there was nothing unusual about it; they were just studying and discussing together, which was a normal behavior. However, perhaps due to Charming Shadow or the ripples from the last Activity Room, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't shake off a guilty feeling as if he were caught cheating, instinctively lowering his head.
"Counseling? Looking for you? Hmph, you can't even lie properly. I don't care; you must not engage in any improper relationships. With Auntie not here, I have to keep an eye on you." At that moment, Qi Menglu couldn't help but glance at Liu Lianyue and Liang Wuxuan, then suddenly pounced onto Yang Xiaoyou, tightening her grip around his neck and gritting her teeth. Her twin ponytails bounced with her anger.
She bared her teeth at Liu Lianyue and Liang Wuxuan, feeling frustrated. They both drank milk, so how did these two end up looking like this?
"I'm serious; my grades have been improving rapidly lately." Yang Xiaoyou downplayed the situation. As for any improper relationships with Divine Horse, he really had no confidence to argue back after the previous issues in the Activity Room.
"Hehe, sister, who are you to him? If you're just childhood friends, it seems you're being a bit nosy," Liang Wuxuan teased with a charming smile. After encountering that cute girl in a Bear Costume, she found it quite strange to meet another childhood friend of this fellow. It truly felt odd to her.
Faced with Liang Wuxuan's teasing, Qi Menglu felt at a loss for words. Just as she was about to speak up, Liang Wuxuan seemed to sense her thoughts and continued, "Not that their relationship is confirmed yet. Even if it were confirmed, so what? These days, marriage doesn't mean much."
"Alright, stop teasing her. This girl tends to overthink things." Seeing Liang Wuxuan bully Qi Menglu a bit too much, Yang Xiaoyou felt a flash of annoyance and spoke up. This girl should be bullied by him instead.
"Yes, yes! Since Lord Yang has spoken, I can only obey."
Upon hearing Yang Xiaoyou's words, Liang Wuxuan put on a pitiful expression that was both charming and slightly vulnerable. It was reminiscent of Liu Lianyue's business-like demeanor but somehow evoked a sense of pity.
Seeing this from the side made Yang Xiaoyou feel speechless; these two really wasted their talents by not pursuing careers in showbiz.
Hearing Yang Xiaoyou stubbornly dig into his own thoughts, Qi Menglu immediately felt displeased. She puffed her cheeks and bumped her head against him twice, only to end up with a slight headache herself. Releasing her hands, she covered her head, and her twin ponytails swayed a couple of times, adding a touch of cuteness that made Liu Lianyue, who had been somewhat distracted, gaze at her with sparkling eyes.
It seemed as if she wanted to hug and playfully torment him for a while. Although she was taken aback to discover that the Foodie beside her had so many equally outstanding girls around, she decided to let it slide for the moment. Just thinking about those two adorably mischievous fellows made her mouth water; she really wanted to hold them and play with them.
Noticing that the atmosphere had slightly eased, Yang Xiaoyou also relaxed a bit.
This was the first time the two from Yuying Middle School met the two from the Royal Academy of Basic Studies simultaneously, and this atmosphere made the upcoming 'tutoring' practice feel somewhat strange. Originally, Qi Menglu and Feng Lin had come together for a last-minute review before exams.
The subtle exchanges between Both Sides made Yang Xiaoyou feel uneasy. For instance, when Liang Wuxuan casually remarked during an example sentence, "A chest that doesn't shake isn't a chest," it didn't target anyone specifically but caused Menglu on the other side to snap her pencil lead in surprise. Her ponytails perked up slightly in response to her emotions.
Seeing how quickly Liang Wuxuan had grasped the rhythm and weaknesses, Yang Xiaoyou felt somewhat speechless.
However, as one thing leads to another, on the other side, Feng Lin, noticing Qi Menglu's reaction, took out her sword sheath and began striking Liang Wuxuan, just like she had done with Yang Xiaoyou. There was no warning or preparation; she seemed genuinely interested in this so-called experiment of making someone act foolishly.
Faced with such an unpredictable force that exceeded expectations, even the cunning Liang Wuxuan found herself at a loss for how to respond and was completely subdued.
As her ally, Liu Lianyue, had witnessed Feng Lin's prowess firsthand, she admired and adored her immensely, leaving no possibility for assistance.
This bizarre atmosphere kept Yang Xiaoyou on edge; he often found himself inexplicably targeted by both sides at once.
What was most frustrating was that after finally enduring until today’s task concluded, Liang Wuxuan cheerfully announced, "The results are good; let’s continue next weekend."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Xiaoyou felt an intense gaze piercing through him from behind.
"No way, absolutely not! I have to find a way to decline," he thought frantically after the gathering ended, running his fingers through his hair.
Well, actually spending time alone with either side would have been quite pleasant. However, when both sides unexpectedly met up, it felt like being in a hellish battlefield—no matter how strong he was, it seemed useless against these peculiar characters who could burn him out.
He quickly grabbed his phone and dialed a few numbers of his troublesome friends. At times like this, he needed their expertise in creating chaos. After nurturing them for a thousand days, it was time to put them to good use.
"Xiao You, you are truly amazing," Huang Wei said at the exit of the train station in Key City, his face filled with emotion. The others behind him wore similar expressions.
This time, due to their tight finances, Yang Xiaoyou ended up using the wallet that Pursuing Victory had 'gifted' him to buy round-trip tickets.
With Tokyo's fall, even the sacred ground for nerds was also affected. In such circumstances, the key players immediately planned a replacement with a Pedestrian Street.
Being an international metropolis with a history of hosting multiple International Anime Expos, the development speed here was remarkably fast due to audience demand.
In just a few months, it had already captured some of the atmosphere that Akihabara once had.
Moreover, because of Tokyo's downfall, various aspects had strengthened Key City itself. Not only did it recover from the impacts of the Pandemic Incident, but it also played a role in promoting further growth. This 'second-generation Akihabara' was just one of the benefits.
“Ha ha, there's a new album from Dream Butterfly Sauce! I heard she transferred to an inconspicuous new company recently. This is her first album after the transfer. I wonder what kind of events the new company will organize; hopefully, they can hold a concert!” At an imaging point, Huang Wei had a lovestruck expression as he hugged an album and rubbed it against his face, making Yang Xiaoyou instinctively move away from him.
This guy was broke when taking the train but now pulled out two hundred-dollar bills here, which made Yang Xiaoyou feel like giving him a good smack.
However, thanks to these fellows' usual interests, Yang Xiaoyou didn't have to look things up himself; he could learn some recent news about Dream Butterfly from them.
It seemed that Big Sister's abilities were indeed impressive; she had reached this level in just three months.
He needed to find a job to support himself. Wiping away tears.
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