The strange sight of apricot blossoms drifting down easily drew people's attention—including Dr. Li Jianyi and Song Ying 2.0.
"Young people these days are certainly full of spirit..." Doctor Li surveyed the two groups in the distance with great interest. "The Academy Palace and Apricot Altar... We're only missing the academy and Mount Xiyue. Then the Four Great Academies of the Grand Alliance will all be here, right? By the way, Miss Song, where's your boyfriend?"
Song Ying 2.0 looked at Li Jianyi in confusion. "What boyfriend?"
Li Jianyi blinked. "That Mr. Luo. Isn't he your boyfriend? I saw you holding hands."
Song Ying 2.0 shook her head. "He isn't my boyfriend. For now, he's only a research assistant I've hired. We're still in the process of getting to know each other."
Li Jianyi smiled slyly. "To what extent do you plan to get to know him? Mentally or physically?"
Song Ying 2.0 asked curiously, "He's not some special species. Why would I need to learn about his physical characteristics? Could it be that you know of some way in which he's different from ordinary people?"
Dr. Li Jianyi shrugged. "Maybe some parts really are different from ordinary people. How would you know without studying them? Speaking of which, hasn't that Mr. Luo arrived yet?"
Song Ying 2.0 said, "He said he's already here and will be down soon."
As she spoke, she raised her phone. On the blank chat screen, there was only one exchange.
—Are you here?
—I've arrived. I'll be down soon.
Li Jianyi couldn't help adjusting his glasses, saying in surprise, "Looks like the two of you really aren't a couple."
Just then, a wave of fire streaked across the sky. A long dragon of flame spiraled down around the crater, accompanied by the roar of