"Precisely because she's young, it'll be easier to cultivate feelings! I'm not asking you to confess to her right away. You only need to deepen your relationship with her. By the time Sea God Fate comes around, you can make her fall for you." Mu En had calculated everything perfectly.
Bei Bei shook his head. "Impossible. I will never abandon Xiao Ya!"
With that, Bei Bei cupped his hands to Mu En in farewell and left Sea God Pavilion.
Not long after Bei Bei stormed off, Yan Shaozhe entered from outside and said to Mu En, "Mu En, isn't this going too far? Bei Bei is still only a child, and between him and Tang Ya..."
"Within the academy, Bei Bei is the only suitable candidate. The others around his age aren't from the academy. Sooner or later, they'll leave."
Mu En waved his hand. "Young people always believe their true love will never waver, but love only counts as love if it can endure. If it cannot, then it was merely the impulsiveness of ignorant youth. For the academy's future, I believe Bei Bei will come to understand."
Since Mu En had put it that way, Yan Shaozhe could not say much else. He sighed, nodded, and changed the subject. "By the way, Xuan Zi asked whether Jiang Qingtong should also be selected for the Reserve Team."
"Select her. Select Bei Bei as well. That works out perfectly." Mu En nodded and made the decision.
"Yes." Yan Shaozhe nodded and took his leave.
Jiang Qingtong had no idea that Mu En had already begun plotting behind her back. Even if she had known his intentions, she would not have cared. One soul, two bodies, two personalities tangled beyond separation—it was destined that she could never fall for anyone else.