"Boss, Na'er."
The chestnut-red-haired receptionist was the first to spot Zhao Xuanzhen and the other two. The East Sea Three Musketeers instinctively turned their heads, and six pairs of eyes met. The atmosphere abruptly fell silent.
Three years had passed, and all six of them had grown considerably taller. Their temperaments had become more composed, and they had more or less begun to resemble adults.
They simply had not expected their reunion after three years to come without any warning.
"Long time no see," Zhao Xuanzhen said.
"Yeah, long time no see." Tang Wulin sighed. "Principal Yu Zhen has always been deeply grateful that you were willing to fight under Eastsea Academy's name. The number of students applying to Eastsea Academy skyrocketed, and over the past few years, its reputation has directly surpassed Tianhai Academy.
"Before departure, the principal specifically told me that if I ran into you, I should thank you on his behalf."
"No need. We shared the same goal back then," Zhao Xuanzhen said with a smile.
"Yes. I hope we'll have the chance to fight side by side again someday," Tang Wulin said politely.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the six split into two groups and slowly passed each other.
The East Sea Three Musketeers found a secluded corner and sat down. Xu Xiaoyan leaned half her body out, sneakily staring at Gu Yue, who was as serene as a cold pool. She wrinkled her delicate nose and said sadly,
"She's an old classmate we haven't seen in ages, but Sister Gu Yue didn't say a single word..."
Xie Xie shrugged. "Expected. She often ignored people back at Eastsea Academy."
"Gu Yue studied with us for less than a year in total. We were only temporary companions. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er are undoubtedly the next