Kiana Kaslana

Aside from the female students' enthusiasm, He Cheng-rui's teaching sessions were relatively peaceful.

"Alright, that's all for this class. I wish you all a happy holiday."

"Aww, we won't see you on the weekend."

"You'll see me next week. Also, please don't message me on Line during the holiday; I need to rest too."

With that, He Cheng-rui finished work and headed home.

'My first holiday. I should go out and see if there are any places with higher Honkai Energy concentrations.'

'It'll also be a good chance to get familiar with Changkong City.'

'After all, I won't be able to see it soon.'

On Saturday, He Cheng-rui drove around aimlessly.

The Honkai Energy concentration in the places he passed didn't differ much.

The low efficiency made He Cheng-rui doubt the purpose of this trip.

'The highest concentration only increased by about 10%.'

'I might as well focus on building a relationship with Mei and absorbing her Herrscher Core.'

Seeing a bakery by the roadside, He Cheng-rui stopped the car.

'Since I'm here, I'll buy something to eat back home.'

He bought a hot dog bun and a fried noodle bun for lunch, then walked out of the bakery.

He glanced to the side and saw a ball of white fur pressed against the glass, drooling at the bread.

He Cheng-rui was silent for a moment, feeling it was a bit contrived.

It seems that once you become a Stand user, you can't escape the vortex of fate.

"Hey, do you want one? I bought too many."

Kiana turned her head. She was about to refuse, but she was too hungry to bear it. Coupled with He Cheng-rui's pleasant appearance, Kiana took the bread and devoured it.

"Don't choke."

"Cough... cough cough, water... water."

"..."

As soon as she said it, Kiana choked. He Cheng-rui was speechless and went to the convenience store next to the bakery to buy Kiana a bottle of water.

"Gulp, gulp, ha! I'm alive."

"Want to eat more? I still have a hot dog bun here."

"Uh, that might not be good. Aren't you going to eat it?"

He Cheng-rui shook his head.

"I don't really want to eat it. I just wanted to buy it to try the taste. It doesn't matter if I eat it or not."

"Oh, I see. Then I won't be polite. There are still many good people in the world."

Kiana sat on a roadside bench, finishing the hot dog bun.

He Cheng-rui sat down beside her, staring blankly at the cars speeding by.

"I'm done eating. By the way, good Samaritan, I haven't asked your name yet. I'm Kiana Kaslana, what's your name?"

"He Cheng-rui."

"Oh, oh, nice name. By the way, have you seen this person?"

As she spoke, Kiana took out a stack of papers from her bag and handed one to He Cheng-rui.

The paper had a portrait of Siegfried on it.

He Cheng-rui shook his head, indicating he hadn't seen him.

Kiana had already expected this outcome and nodded.

"I see. This person is my dad. He's been missing for a long time. If you see him, please keep an eye out for me and tell him his daughter is looking for him."

"Okay, I will."

"Then, goodbye, good Samaritan. Thanks for the bread."

He Cheng-rui nodded, watching Kiana's retreating figure disappear into the crowd.

'Like Mei, can I absorb Honkai Energy within three meters by absorbing a Herrscher Core?'

'This trip wasn't entirely meaningless after all.'

He Cheng-rui got up and went back into the bakery.

He came out a moment later, holding a hot dog bun.

"Did the fried noodle buns sell out that quickly? I haven't tried one yet."

"We're out of ingredients at home. I should have bought some on my way back."

"Then let's go buy some, Teacher."

"Alright."

The two then went out to buy ingredients for dinner.

As they reached the entrance of the convenience store, He Cheng-rui saw the familiar ball of white hair again.

"Mei, do you believe in fate?"

"Huh? Why the sudden question?"

"It's nothing."

Kiana turned around, saw He Cheng-rui, and waved at him.

"What a coincidence, we meet again, kind stranger."

"Why are you squatting at the convenience store entrance?"

"Hehe, this convenience store always throws out food that's about to expire, so I'm trying my luck to see if I can get some."

"Teacher, who is this?"

Mei looked at Kiana and asked He Cheng-rui curiously.

"This is Kiana. She's looking for her father and is currently wandering."

"Oh, is that so?"

Hearing this, Mei's eyes filled with pity and sympathy. She stepped forward and took Kiana's hand.

"Miss Kiana, we're about to make dinner. Would you like to join us?"

"Ah, this..."

He Cheng-rui didn't say anything and walked into the convenience store on his own.

Seeing He Cheng-rui leave, Mei didn't wait for Kiana's agreement and pulled her hand as they entered the convenience store together.

Kiana also succumbed to Mei's maternal radiance and agreed to mooch a meal.

"Wuwuwu, this is so delicious."

"Eat slowly, Kiana, don't choke."

He Cheng-rui ate the meal Mei had made today without offering any comments.

Two power banks are charging much faster.