Running into an Acquaintance (Bonus Chapter)

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It's common for exchange students from magic academies to study there every year. As the top academy in Shanghai, Magic Capital Pearl Academy is ranked very high in the country. When they go to other universities, they can certainly act with a little superiority, if not domineering.

But unfortunately, this time the draw was for the Imperial Capital Academy, which was their bad luck. Despite being the world's number one university, they ran into Tang Miao, who was trying to cause trouble.

Pearl Academy does indeed fall a little short compared to the Imperial Capital Academy. The main reason is that the latter have a richer historical heritage!

The scions of noble families at the Imperial Capital Academy are treated like ordinary students. Geniuses are as common as cabbage, a dime a dozen. If you weren't born with auspicious clouds or mythical beasts around you, you'd be embarrassed to tell others you're a student at the Imperial Capital Academy.

However, this boasting can only go so far this year. After all, he was sent here to cause trouble.

Tang Miao's arrival was to replace Zheng Bingxiao; the rest of the group remained unchanged. They were Mu Nujiao, Zhao Manyan, Mo Fan, Bai Tingting, Song Xia, Luo Song, Shen Mingxiao, and Peng Liang, a total of nine people.

Aside from Mu Nujiao being her future lover, Tang Miao only knew the pendant Mo Fan. Apart from that one time, she had no other contact with Zhao Manyan.

So, the rest of the journey was mostly spent chatting flirtatiously with Mu Nujiao.

Although everyone present watched Tang Miao flirting with girls, no one complained. After all, Tang Miao let his abilities speak for themselves! He also had the Hangzhou Judgment Society backing him, so even if he wasn't a member, he was still someone not to be trifled with.

Upon entering the Imperial Capital Academy, we were quickly accommodated by teachers who were responsible for welcoming us and arranged for us to stay in the student apartments.

Now that we've reached this level, everyone is Intermediate Mage, or to put it bluntly, a graduate student in our previous lives, so our living conditions must be quite good.

The apartment building has a lobby, and each person has their own private room. The building is also quite tall, almost reaching the top floor.

After arranging accommodations, Teacher Lu, who was in charge of reception, immediately announced tomorrow's "Magic Sparring!"

It was supposed to be a friendly competition, but it was definitely a case of being proven wrong!

"So eager?" Teacher Gu Han, who was leading the team, was a little stunned.

Magical sparring among universities is an essential part of the exchange student program, but it's a bit surprising that it's starting so soon.

"The timing is perfect; this is a major event every year. Besides, in addition to the competition, there will be plenty of opportunities for experience this year, so it's better to hold it earlier," said Teacher Lu, the host.

Judging from his appearance, it seemed as if he was certain that the Imperial Capital Academy would crush the Pearl Academy in a magic duel.

"I'll pick you up here tomorrow, students of the Pearl Academy. You should get some rest too. We at the Imperial Capital Academy have long heard of your achievements and are eager to have a match with you. Please go easy on us then."

He then continued with a smile, but his smile had a hint of feigned humility.

Tang Miao crossed her arms, looked at Teacher Lu with a playful expression, and then said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't hold back then."

Teacher Lu's lips twitched slightly. He really hadn't expected the other party to actually dare to take the bait.

Don't they know that their Imperial Capital Academy is the best in China?

Don't they know that in their area, you're embarrassed to even show your skills if you don't have some special talent?

Although Tang Miao was arrogant, Teacher Lu, who considered herself to be of good character, didn't take it to heart, simply nodded, and left.

In his eyes, Tang Miao was nothing but a clown.

The competition isn't until tomorrow, and there's still an afternoon to go, so Tang Miao felt bored and decided to wander around the Imperial Capital Academy campus.

Zhao Manyan was also there; he was quite the social butterfly. Of course, the prerequisite was that you had to have a certain level of ability. Otherwise, if you didn't have any ability or background, he wouldn't be interested in bothering with you.

Tang Miao looked at Zhao Manyan following behind her and asked with a look of disdain, "Zhao Manyan, why aren't you staying in your apartment meditating? What are you doing running out here?"

Zhao Manyan chuckled and said, "Brother, don't you feel awkward if you don't have a suitable wingman when you're trying to pick up girls?"

Looking at that bitch's face, although she's not as handsome, dashing, or charming as I am... she's only a tiny bit lacking... If this guy follows me around, won't my resources be cut in half?

Just as he was about to send Zhao Manyan away, he saw a graceful figure walking towards him with light, delicate steps.

When the girl was still a hundred meters away from the two of them, Tang Miao and Zhao Manyan's eyes lingered on her in perfect unison...

The girl who came over had a slender and graceful figure. Although she was dressed as a student from the Imperial Capital Academy, she still exuded a hint of aloofness. Her skin was fair and smooth, as white as snow, and her long black hair was casually draped over her shoulders. Her face was slightly thin, but exceptionally delicate, like porcelain, making one want to pinch it.

When the woman came close, Zhao Manyan realized that the beautiful woman's long, narrow, and slightly languid eyes also revealed a hint of allure and charm.

As Zhao Manyan captivated by her allure, a faint smile slowly curved the corners of the woman's slender lips...

The moment that curve appeared, her slender yet alluring face was filled with an irresistible charm.

Ignoring Zhao Manyan's infatuation, the woman's beautiful eyes seemed to see only Tang Miao.

"Tang Miao, is it really you?"

Tang Miao was just in a daze, not because she was particularly beautiful, but because she hadn't expected to run into a memorable old classmate here...

Why did he leave such a deep impression on her? It's naturally because of his looks!

"Dongfang Hui, long time no see, you've become more and more beautiful."

After exchanging greetings, Tang Miao reached out to hug Dongfang Hui, who didn't refuse. But the moment she was embraced, Dongfang Hui's cheeks instantly flushed red!

She then pushed Tang Miao away, somewhat embarrassed and angry, and said, "You stinky Tang Miao, what are you doing!"

"Cough cough..."

Tang Miao felt a wave of embarrassment. He had always been irresistibly drawn to naturally alluring girls. He hadn't thought much of this girl before, but now... wow, she'd really blossomed into a beautiful young woman! In just a few short years, she'd become incredibly curvaceous, her looks rivaling Tang Yue's at eighteen...

However, the embarrassment was only momentary for Tang Miao. She then shamelessly said, "It's been so long! I didn't expect you to be so... amazing. They say good things shouldn't go to outsiders, so letting me touch you won't hurt."

"You filthy scoundrel..."

Dongfang Hui spat lightly, then said, "It's only been a few years, how have you changed so much?"

I remember when I first met Tang Miao, he was such a "serious" young man!