Two New Correction Tasks

The next day, the sun shone brilliantly in a clear, cloudless sky.

Carrying the swimsuit the fatty had bought for him, Xia Mu headed out.

Arriving at the bus stop downstairs to wait for the vehicle, Shiina was already there waiting.

He had notified Shiina yesterday, and she was going too.

Today, she was dressed in a pair of casual shorts and a simple white top, her beautiful hair tied up; even without makeup, her skin looked incredibly supple and hydrated.

As far as Xia Mu knew, Shiina took great care of her precious skin and never stayed up late, which was why it was so soft and bouncy.

Compared to Xia Mu, whose skin had turned slightly yellowish from long-term exposure to the sun, well...

It was as if she were a bright lightbulb, and he was a lump of yellow mud.

"Is it really okay for a student from Class C like me to go play with you?" Shiina asked softly, feeling a bit insecure.

The divisions between classes at this school were so strict that one could be branded a traitor if not careful.

"It's fine, and besides..."

Xia Mu shook his head, his gaze shifting to the fatty in the distance, who was walking toward them happily while holding his girlfriend's hand, "We aren't the only ones."

Zhu Xincheng's partner was from Class B; you could say it was a real mixed bag.

The only one missing was Class A.

The group gathered and boarded the bus.

There were already many students from other classes on board, including Ayanokoji, Suzune, and others Xia Mu knew well.

Since there were several student dormitory buildings, the bus stopped at a few more stations before truly heading toward the destination.

After all, in the sweltering heat of summer, being able to get into the water and feel a bit of coolness was a very pleasant thing.

The girls wanted to show off their charm, and the boys wanted to feast their eyes; you could say everyone got what they wanted.

Arriving at the school's large swimming complex, there was not only an outdoor pool but also a beach area for playing sand volleyball.

The scale was many times larger than some private pools, enough to accommodate the entire grade level at once.

One had to admit, the school was indeed wealthy.

After changing into his swimsuit, the fatty couldn't wait to run out barefoot, "Woohoo, ladies, here I come!!"

Xia Mu composed himself and stepped into the pool area as well.

Shiina hadn't come out yet after changing. In the swimming area, many female students were wearing revealing swimsuits, frolicking in the water, their budding snow-capped mountains swaying violently with their movements.

Coupled with their youth, lively and innocent smiles bloomed on their faces.

It was certainly a feast for the eyes for the male students.

Xia Mu wandered around aimlessly. At that moment, he noticed a girl with twin tails sitting by the edge of the pool, hugging her legs and staring blankly at the crowd.

She had no companions around her, while three other girls from Class D were playing happily right in front of her.

Having been a loner for so long, Xia Mu could tell that she couldn't integrate into the group.

If he remembered correctly, she was a girl from his own class named Wang Meiyu.

The most important thing was that she was Chinese, her English was superb, and her academic grades were usually among the best, far surpassing other ordinary students; she could be called the top studier in the class.

"What's wrong? Not playing with them?" Xia Mu walked over and sat down beside her.

Wang Meiyu was stunned for a moment. She looked up at Xia Mu and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

She also knew Xia Mu; he had become quite famous in the class recently.

What he had just said was in Chinese, no wonder it felt so familiar.

"I... I'm not good at sports, and I don't have many friends." Wang Meiyu lowered her head, a hint of loneliness showing.

Moreover, she found herself out of place with these students; her lifestyle and attitude toward learning were fundamentally different.

Because she was from Huaxia.

Xia Mu narrowed his eyes upon hearing this.

If he remembered correctly, Kushida used to be good friends with Wang Meiyu.

However, she was 'good friends' with almost everyone.

But after Xia Mu had performed a Correction on her, it led to her relationship with those around her deteriorating.

With that, Wang Meiyu, who wasn't good at currying favor, naturally ended up without friends.

"Aren't I your friend?" Xia Mu looked toward the distant east, "We both come from the same land and speak the same language."

"We're just in a foreign land right now, aren't we?"

"Yeah!!" Upon hearing this, Wang Meiyu's eyes trembled, and a warm current flowed through her heart.

It was true; meeting a fellow countryman in a foreign land was a very delightful thing.

"You can come to me if you need anything in the future." Xia Mu stood up.

Shiina was already walking toward them.

She wore a relatively conservative swimsuit, her skin, which seemed tender enough to drip water, reflecting shimmering light under the sun.

"Is this your friend?" She noticed Wang Meiyu.

Xia Mu nodded slightly, acknowledging it, which left Wang Meiyu completely bewildered.

Her face flushed red; the sudden surprise left her at a loss for what to do.

So, even someone as withdrawn as her could have a day where she was noticed by others.

"Eh? Then let's go play together!"

Shiina was very easygoing, smiling as she pulled Wang Meiyu along toward the poolside to play.

At first, Wang Meiyu was a bit reserved, but she gradually loosened up.

Xia Mu looked at the Correction progress value on his System Panel and couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

[Wang Meiyu Correction progress: 50%, reward: five Skill Points]

It was better than nothing, I suppose, since Wang Meiyu didn't really have any major issues to begin with.

She just didn't communicate much with others, unlike Sakura, who was completely unable to communicate.

Speaking of Sakura...

Xia Mu raised his eyes to look into the crowd and quickly found Sakura's figure.

It was only because her "lethal weapons" were, among her peers, truly peerless, with few who could compare.

She was having a great time playing with Hasebe and the others, and beside them, the students of Class D were all there, playing beach volleyball.

As for the fatty, he was having a blast with his girlfriend.

Xia Mu withdrew his gaze; he hadn't forgotten the purpose of his trip and wouldn't let play distract him from his goals.

[Correct Suzune Horikita, progress: 0%]

This was a mission that had popped up the last time Suzune talked to Xia Mu on the rooftop.

It was just that he hadn't had the time back then, so Xia Mu hadn't tried to complete the mission.

After the midterm exams, Xia Mu had tried many methods, but he still hadn't been able to make Suzune Horikita's Correction progress rise by even a single point.

Therefore, he felt the problem still lay with Manabu Horikita.

Or, as Suzune called him, her "onii-chan."

Thus, he lifted his legs and walked toward Manabu Horikita, the most eye-catching person in the crowd.

The surrounding students also noticed Xia Mu's movements.

Because he was walking in a nearly straight line, his target was far too obvious.

The students from Class A of the Third Year also noticed the approaching Xia Mu, and immediately, the students of their class surged forward, blocking Xia Mu's path.

"Stop right there, kid, what do you think you're doing?" A girl with long golden hair and revealing, provocative clothing sternly shouted at Xia Mu to halt.

The other students were also on high alert, ready to swarm him the moment Xia Mu made any untoward move.

Is this the cohesion of a class that has stayed in this school for three years?

Xia Mu focused his mind, his gaze shifting to Manabu Horikita in the center of the crowd, "I'm looking for the Student Council president; I have something I'd like to discuss with him."