Liu Bai Has Never Had a Clear Idea of Himself

"Have eaten."

Mei responded to Ying while quickly sitting down next to Liu Bai.

Sakura's lips twitched, but she still chose to sit down opposite her.

It's just one table anyway.

Now Sakura just wants to see what Mei is up to.

"Teacher, um... are you free next weekend?" Mei asked shyly.

"Weekend... it depends on the situation. There's a lot going on next week." Liu Bai thought about the various arrangements made by Schicksal. "Next week there's Bianka's Hypermutation Surgery, the relocation of the Golden Courtyard will also begin next week, Otto's previously requested plan will also be given to me next week so I can arrange the time, and the merging of the two civilization points is only half completed so far, and I also need to check on the daily Sea of Quanta survey."

"... Why do you seem just as busy as you were back then?" Mei's expression was subtle.

"Not at all. Back then, I had to do the work of about a hundred people and didn't have much time to rest. Now, I can rest whenever I want, and there are many people who can do the work. I can put some things aside."

Liu Bai is now doing the work of twenty people all by himself...

However, this did not convince Mei at all.

Isn't it still the same?

They don't know who to handle things with, so they just dump everything on their own teacher.

However, Mei is actually quite relaxed now, since she is no longer the leader and doesn't have to worry about everything. She just needs to complete her assigned tasks.

Looking back, I really think that what my teacher said about me being suitable to be a leader was bullshit. The worst part is that I was fooled into believing it back then. Now that I think about it, it was just that my teacher's understanding of me was inadequate, plus a little bit of the inconvenience of being a ghost.

One person can do the work of a hundred people and still have time to mediate interpersonal relationships within the organization. Yet you don't take the lead yourself and push a emotionless scientist like me into it. You're really cunning!

Sakura also looked up at the sky. To those of them who knew about Liu Bai's actions back then, or rather, who had come to know about them a week after Liu Bai's disappearance, the things he did were truly inhumane...

"May I ask what it is? Once things start running smoothly next week, I'll try to squeeze in some time on the weekend."

"The busiest task is probably the relocation of the Golden Courtyard." Having worked on the Great Migration of the Mu Continent, Mei knows very well how troublesome this is, especially the reorganization of personnel. "As for me... um... I just want to go to Vienna with you, Teacher, for a date and a meal."

"Stay another night?" Sakura suddenly interjected.

"If you're willing to support me, it's not impossible." Mei rolled her eyes. "There's no accommodation arranged for the time being, and I have work to do too."

Mei's biggest problem right now is actually the Moonlight Throne, including modifications to the current civilization's Moonlight Throne, as well as establishing a mass production line for the Moonlight Throne and a series of other things.

Although Edison and other Anti-Entropy working on this project helped, it's uncertain how much of a difference these scientists could make in filling such a massive crater.

The mass production capability of the Moonlight Throne back then largely relied on the industrial foundation of the Previous Era. Even if the Mu Continent sank, other places could still make do, since the gap between the Mu Continent and other places was not enough to divide them into two civilizations.

However, the industrial foundation of a civilization is built up over at least a hundred years. Even if it is an old path, it cannot be retraced in a year or two. Moreover, the current civilization's technology tree is mostly different from that of the Previous Era...

According to Mei's estimation, in the end, her teacher will probably have to step in to help her out regarding the Moonlight Throne...

"Teacher, what do you think?"

"I'll try to squeeze out some time." Liu Bai admitted that he was tempted. After all, he'd been having too much sex lately, and it was time for something lighter.

"Okay, just contact me when the time comes."

Mei didn't mention the concert, since there were too many people and too much gossip in the area, and if she did, the concert would most likely be canceled.

As for why this matter had to be discussed in such a noisy place—it's simply because we rarely have the opportunity to spend time together privately.

"You should get a cell phone too. You can always ask the Herrscher of a Thousand to carry it for you."

Because Liu Bai can become a ghost and has teleportation abilities, he doesn't have his own personal cell phone yet... although he can contact Liu Bai as long as they have electronic devices.

However, for Mei, the biggest reason why her teacher has a cell phone is to make it convenient for them to meet secretly... although it also makes it convenient for others.

Sakura felt a little envious upon hearing this.

Although anyone could be considered an "old married couple" in terms of their relationship, even old married couples want some romance!

"I'll consider it."

"Hey, is Mei-neechan going on a date with brother?" Rin asked, propping her head up with her hand. "What do they do?"

Rin wore an innocent and naive expression.

"Um, it's just having a meal... cough, maybe watching a movie at most."

"Movies? Oh, those really good shows that come on that thing called television?"

"... Yes, that's the one."

"So, does that mean when my sisters, brother, and I used to admire the cherry blossoms in the yard, that counts as a date?"

Sakura and Yae Sakura were taken aback by what they heard.

That statement actually makes sense, doesn't it?

After all, putting aside the plant- Honkai Beast hiding under the cherry tree, the cherry tree, which looked like an ancient tree that had been around for hundreds of years, was truly beautiful when it bloomed, filling the entire courtyard with falling petals and fragrance.

People used to set up a table under the tree, grill some wild game, and eat and drink all day long.

(Unfortunately, the Lord God was in charge back then didn't have a body.) Sakura and Yae Sakura had the same thought at the same time.

Enjoy a leisurely day admiring the cherry blossoms, and then indulge in a hearty dinner and drinks in the evening.

It has romance, it has pleasure... that's what real enjoyment is all about.

There's no need to go back to the room, just stay in the yard... Why was I so unlucky back then!

"Sister Ying, let's find some time to plant a tree."

"Planting trees is too much trouble; we can just transplant one."

Yae Sakura and Sakura exchanged a glance, and at the same time made up their minds—we're going to enjoy the cherry blossoms under the cherry tree while eating and drinking, and after we're full, we'll do all sorts of things with Liu Bai!

"These two are really on fire," Mei said, adjusting her glasses. "I bet they're not thinking anything good right now."

"No need for Dr. Mei, who has little dating experience, to worry."

Sakura smiled very "politely" at Mei.

Mei pushed up her glasses again. "Okay, remember to bring Rin and Lin with you then."

"You're making it sound like my sister doesn't support me." Sakura had a subtle and gentle smile on her face—which, of course, seemed very affected to Mei.

"..."

Ah... I'll find some time to throw those two bastards, Sue and Kevin, into the river... no, to prevent them from climbing up, I'll fill the river with cement before throwing them in.

If it weren't for those two bastards, I would have successfully dated my teacher when I was still a naive young girl, and I might even have gotten together with him before everyone else!

Mei only revealed her feelings after meeting Mobius, but by then it was already too late...

Mei recalled that her most successful date with Liu Bai was probably at Eden's concert. Although she went with Kevin and Sue, those two were really into being fans and didn't bother her. She even made a promise with her teacher to go again if they had the chance.

However... well, why the hell did it have to be Eden's concert?!

Chapter 561 Liu Bai's self-awareness was never clear

I will never forget that concert from back then.

It's not that Eden was mocking her or anything, but rather that a woman who completely overwhelmed her was suddenly thrust into one of the few romantic memories of her girlhood, making Mei very sad from every angle.

"You guys really dare to say that..." Liu Bai listened to the bickering from the side, his expression slightly subtle.

You two older sisters are telling me you want to bring your younger sister along... Well, sisters, I've experienced it myself.

"This is what it means to pay someone else to do it," Mei said with a cold laugh.

Sakura pretended not to hear. It wasn't shameful for Liu Bai to do this. Go ahead and say it. It's not like you're not throwing yourself at him right now.

He's shameless and refuses to admit defeat, still stubbornly pushing forward, haha.

"By the way, do you know what's been going on with Eden lately?"

Sakura changed the subject; she couldn't believe that a woman as well-educated and reasonable as Eden would suddenly become so irritable.

"I messed up, didn't I?" Mei said with a smile, her icy expression melting away. "I could have... you know, but I just said the wrong thing."

Although Mei didn't say it explicitly, Ying subconsciously glanced at Liu Bai upon hearing this, and immediately understood.

It's really frustrating to miss out on such an opportunity.

"Don't mess with Eden lately. When that guy gets angry, he's like a crazy woman. The other day, he was acting all yandere, and Eden smashed the floorboards by pressing down on Vil-V's head." Mei's smile gradually disappeared as she said this.

Although it's satisfying to see Eden get his comeuppance, thinking about his ferocious fighting power when Eden goes berserk, I feel like I should laugh less.

Mei pushed up her glasses. "I'm starting to suspect that Eden's endocrine system has gone haywire since coming out of the Stasis Pod, and that he's entered menopause before Mobius."

Sakura looked shocked. "You know Eden's fighting power is ferocious, yet you still say such things?"

"What's there to be afraid of? Eden is..."

"Can't you hear me again?" Eden, dressed in a simple red dress, appeared behind Mei like a ghost, his eyelids lowered, looking down at Mei from behind.

Mei's hands and feet stiffened in an instant.

"So even a dignified Dr. Mei talks badly about people behind their backs..." Eden's voice was still clear and magnetic, but to Mei, it sounded like a death sentence.

We're doomed, we're doomed.

Although Mei and Eden are not people who get along, they are still acquaintances and their way of addressing each other is not too distant, especially in front of Liu Bai, where they will deliberately appear closer.

However, Eden's tone and wording now...

Mei turned her head and tilted her neck back. "If I were to say that what I just said was merely a scientific inference made by a scientist..."

"Do you think I believe you?" Eden gently placed his hand on Mei's shoulder. "Could you make room for me?"

"... Yes, I should go back to the lab too."

Mei casually pushed up her glasses and ran away with an air of nonchalance.

Sakura, standing to the side, just grimaced – "Coward."

Then he silently shrank his neck.

Yae Sakura and Yae Rin were standing nearby, were already trembling.

While Eden displayed a bad temper, his demeanor as the first wife also became several times stronger!

Now it's practically at the level of "I am the only one who matters in heaven and earth".

If Eden had this kind of temperament back then, Sakura felt that she and her little minions would have been crushed long ago.

"...You really are in a bad mood." Liu Bai turned his head. "Sorry, last night...it was really difficult to deal with. Eden, you can..."

"No, it has nothing to do with you. I forced you to make a choice."

Eden sighed. She had really thought it through. She shouldn't have made Liu Bai choose between her and Rita. This set a bad precedent.

Although it's not a big deal if you're not chosen, and Rita seems quite open-minded about it, objectively speaking, this kind of thing creates emotional rifts. If others were to follow her example... can we really expect everyone to be as open-minded as Rita? In the end, Liu Bai hiding away and letting whoever finds him eat him is actually the fairest thing to do... although the reason for having to feed him is quite something to complain about.

Yes, although Rita schemed against him, Eden felt that Rita was actually quite open-minded; otherwise, she wouldn't have given him the opportunity. It was his own fault for not seizing it.

(Although I hate to admit it, Rita might be more considerate of Liu Bai than I am...)

From another perspective, if Eden had pushed Rita to this point, Rita might have simply accepted defeat gracefully and opted to break even.

Unfortunately, I am not Rita.

Eden pursed his lips slightly.

She is not the kind of woman who is content with "preserving her capital".

"Alright, let's eat and stop talking nonsense."

Liu Bai felt that if they continued talking like this, the topic was about to become heavy.

Liu Bai didn't really take yesterday's incident to heart, and after simulating it for several years, Liu Bai was indifferent to it. Eden's apology, on the contrary, made Liu Bai feel quite strange.

"Rita has declared war on me." Eden seemed not to hear Liu Bai's words. "That maid is really interesting... well, very serious, and does a great job. I have to admit, I've been checkmated. Rita has used my strength to checkmate me."

Everyone in the cafeteria was shocked when they heard this, as if they had heard some kind of ghost story.

(Wow, is the vice-captain/ Rita this powerful?)

"... So?" Although Liu Bai's expression was strange, he did not change the subject.

He had even vaguely grasped the meaning of the nonsensical statement, "I was used by Rita with my strong general."

"So I decided to prove that I really am strong—at least I was before."

Eden rested her chin on her hand, looking at the man she had chosen beside her.