The Shepherd's Recommendation

Sighing, she ignored Ruby's mocking laughter from the side.

Ellen stood up with great reluctance and walked towards the podium.

Looking up, Fu Hua's expression was calm as she appraised the shark that kept tapping its feet.

"I know you're reluctant, but this is Lycaon's task after all.

These are the key points I've organized for you. They might be useful for next week's exam."

"As for organizing my class content, there's no need for now. Go to sleep."

Ellen, who had been somewhat impatient, paused slightly. After a moment, she took the notebook with both hands.

"Um, thank you."

"Mhm, no need to be so formal."

Fu Hua waved her hand and continued with her work. However, as she turned a page in the book she was holding...

She noticed Ellen hadn't left and asked with a hint of confusion, without looking up, "Is there something else?"

"Um, it's just... can I still have your cooking tonight?"

"Hmm... we'll see. If Ellen likes it, perhaps I'll make it again."

"Thank you for the trouble."

With that, Ellen returned to her seat with the notebook.

Ruby curiously looked at the practice notebook Ellen now held and stepped forward to ask, "Ellen, what is that? Did Teacher Fu Hua give it to you?"

"Mm, it's nothing strange, just some notes."

Lin looked up.

"Notes? Teacher Fu Hua organized them for you? You said you didn't know each other, but she's giving you special treatment."

"What are you talking about? Didn't you all attend the class? She just noticed I wasn't paying attention."

"So she organized notes for you? What a thoughtful teacher~ Let me see."

Ruby quickly leaned over to Ellen's side.

She took the notebook and opened it, immediately stunned by the content.

"So, so... so neat!"

Hearing Ruby's exclamation, Lin and Mona became curious and crowded around.

"Precise capture of content, concise summaries, rich but not trivial information. Teacher Fu Hua is so dedicated."

Pushing up her glasses, which were about to fall off from shock, Lin commented.

"And it even includes other subjects. It doesn't feel like notes for this class, but for next week's exam."

Mona rubbed her chin, her tone very serious. She looked at Ellen, who was resting her head on her hand.

Although Ellen looked indifferent, her tail behind her betrayed her.

"Round Shark Shark, tell us! What's your relationship with Teacher Fu Hua?"

"This... you're so annoying, I want to sleep. Give me back my notebook."

Snatching the notebook back, Ellen quickly lay down on her desk, pretending to sleep.

Seeing this, the three exchanged glances and huddled together to speculate.

"Could Fu Hua be Ellen's relative?"

"Ruby, are you an idiot? Ellen is a Shark Person, and Teacher Fu Hua is human."

Mona retorted, holding her forehead.

"Could they be lovers?"

Lin, whose knowledge base was quite broad, rubbed her chin and made a shocking statement.

Hearing this, Ruby's eyes widened.

"W-what! Really? That's unbelievable!"

"Just a guess, don't take it seriously."

At this moment, Ellen could vaguely hear their discussion, and a blush of shyness spread across her face.

These three really dare to say anything, sigh...

But she's quite nice. I thought she'd be the nagging elder type.

Meanwhile, at Janus Sixteenth Street.

Inside Master Qiao Pu's ramen shop.

Belle, with short hair, was slurping noodles.

Beside her, Wise seemed to have finished eating and was flipping through the Proxy's requests.

Suddenly, a mysterious man in a suit and top hat sat down next to them.

After ordering a bowl of ramen, he spoke calmly.

"How have you two been lately?"

Wise didn't look up, his tone weary. "Stop with the pleasantries. If you have something to say, say it."

"Haha, I have a request here. I wonder if you two are interested?"

"Tell us about it."

"It's like this, within a company in the old capital, there's a confidential document."

"But due to signal interference and security measures contaminated by Aether Pollution, the difficulty is quite high."

"And according to informant messages, there are many High-level Remnants inside the building."

"Oh? We don't have a problem, but can you find an Agent willing to go?"

"Of course, I'll handle the manpower. Their strength is absolutely formidable."

"And we've been cooperating for a long time, they're trustworthy."

"Alright, you arrange it then."

"Got it."

"Belle, let's head back to the shop and prepare."

"Okay, brother."

After finishing her noodles, Belle patted her stomach contentedly and got up to leave with Wise.

"I really didn't expect him to be able to contact Agents willing to take this job."

"Heh heh, who cares? Let's take a look first. If they're really that powerful, it wouldn't hurt to get acquainted."

"Mhm, you're right. Has Eous recovered?"

"No problem. That explosion last time was terrifying. Eous was almost blown to bits."

With a doting smile, Wise shook his head. "Who told you not to be more careful?"

"I was just up late, and my condition wasn't great~"

"You were up late again?!"

"Aiyaya, brother~ I was at a friend's party, and I was a bit too excited when I got back."

"Sigh~, forget it. Try not to stay up late next time, or you might get hurt on the job."

"Heh heh, I know. Oh, the Shepherd just sent over the Agent's account. I'll add them."

At the school gate, Fu Hua was preparing to leave.

After all, there was only one class in the morning.

It wasn't as troublesome as Lycaon had said.

Suddenly, her phone chimed.

She picked it up and saw it was Phaethon's account.

Phaethon: Hello~

Phaethon: You're the Agent we're about to cooperate with, right?

Chi Yuan: Mhm, hello.

Phaethon: Mhm mhm, do you have time now? Should we meet and chat?

Chi Yuan: Sixth Street, the video store, right?

Phaethon:!!

Phaethon: Did the Shepherd tell you?

Chi Yuan: No, he didn't tell me any information about you.

Phaethon: Then how did you know?

Chi Yuan: I calculated it.

Phaethon: ...

Phaethon: In that case, I'll be waiting for you at the video store.

Chi Yuan: Okay.

Putting down her phone, Fu Hua contacted Cuiji at home, preparing to head to the video store together.

Meanwhile, Belle put down her phone, her mouth twitching.

Seeing this, Wise asked curiously.

"What's wrong? Did your collaborator skip out on you?"

"No, she closed our account."

Wise's eyes widened.

"Closed our account? Our information is very secure, and our firewall is strong. That shouldn't happen."

Seeing Wise still deep in thought, Belle's next sentence left her speechless.

"Alright, brother, stop guessing. She didn't use scientific methods."

"What do you mean?"

"She used algorithms, calculated it. It was metaphysical."

"Oh? That accurate? I really want to see it."

Fu Hua and her disciple were fast, and soon arrived at the video store.

"Master, is the legendary Proxy Phaethon really in here?"

"Yes, of course."

"Then I really want to get a good look."