A Bed

Not long after, he got off the bus and couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the giant Yun Jingheng ship in front of him.

Give me enough materials, and I can create a nuclear-powered one!

However, reality is still harsh; Yun Jingheng had not studied any specific knowledge about aircraft carriers in his previous life.

I don't know when a middle-aged man with a receding hairline appeared. He looked to be in his fifties and had an average appearance.

At this moment, this person stood respectfully beside Cai Yue'er and Zhuo Shi.

"Hello, Elder Cai. Hello, Mr. Zhuo."

"Hello, Secretary-General Pan." Elder Cai greeted him casually, and Zhuo Shi simply nodded slightly before being drawn to the nearby food stalls.

Pan Wen smiled and said, "Elder Cai, it's like this. To facilitate exchanges between the two sides, we've arranged for your academy to be on the Star Luo ocean liner on the Star Luo Continent this time."

"Also boarding the ship with you are members of the Star Luo Royal Academy from the Star Luo Star Luo Empire Star Luo Continent. They came to the mainland for exchanges this time."

"They also hope to exchange ideas and learn from you during this long voyage to the Star Luo Continent."

"Oh, that's the college that wanted to come to our college for an exchange program, but we turned them down!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding air became somewhat quiet.

Pan Wen, true to his politician nature, quickly grasped the situation, laughed heartily, and said, "Yes! Your esteemed academy's timing just didn't work out this time, so it's perfect that we can exchange ideas on the ship."

"Hmm." Fortunately, Elder Cai didn't say anything more, he just nodded.

Yun Jingheng's lips twitched.

Aunt Cai, do you really have any emotional intelligence?

It's not that you're causing any trouble by bringing this up, but have you considered what we're going through?

Although I'm not afraid of them.

I suddenly realized that it was utterly absurd to have previously lied and praised you as the most composed person in the Sea God Pavilion.

Pan Wen said, "Alright, Elder Cai, this way please. I'll take you and the other top students from the Shrek Academy over there."

Zhuo Shi quietly handed over a candied hawthorn, "Little Jing Heng? Want some?"

"In no mood."

Yun Jingheng refused decisively. Old Master Zhuo raised his white eyebrows, not annoyed, took back the candied hawthorn, took a bite himself, and chewed it with his cheeks bulging.

Cai Yue'er glanced at him sideways, but Zhuo Shi pretended not to see her and continued to eat his candied hawthorn, muttering something indistinctly under his breath.

Pan Wen walked at the front, his steps were unhurried, and he had a smile on his face, demonstrating the ultimate political shrewdness.

He kept exchanging polite words and introducing the various facilities of the Star Luo along the way, his tone warm but not obsequious, striking the perfect balance.

Yun Jingheng walked in the middle of the group, followed by Gu Yue and Tang Wulin, and then the rest of the group.

He walked along, taking in the enormous vessel moored on the shore.

The Star Luo was much larger than he had imagined. Its Silvery White Metal hull gleamed coldly in the night, and the soul-guided arrays on its hull were densely packed, making it clear that it was no ordinary means of transportation.

I wonder what will happen if I use a fifth Soul Skill.

The group climbed the gangway onto the deck, where the lights were soft and bright, and staff were already busily moving about carrying supplies.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, wafted towards me, along with a unique, unfamiliar scent characteristic of the Star Luo Continent.

Pan Wen led them to an area in the middle of the ship and pointed to several rows of cabins. "This area is reserved for the Shrek Academy. You can allocate yourselves as you wish."

"Prioritize ensuring teachers' comfortable accommodations; as for the students—"

He smiled, his gaze sweeping over Yun Jingheng and the others. "Young people, join in the fun."

Zhuo Shi snorted, "I'm not picky, just give me a place to lie down."

Cai Yue'er didn't speak, but glanced at the cabin numbers and nodded slightly, indicating her satisfaction.

Seeing this, Pan Wen exchanged a few more pleasantries and then took his leave, leaving behind the words: "The people from the Star Luo Royal Academy are already on the ship; their cabin is at the bow."

"There will be a welcome dinner later, and we'll inevitably have to do some business there, so please be prepared."

Cai Yue'er looked at the room in front of her, then at the people behind her.

"I, Lao Zhuo, Chang Kong, live alone in one room."

"Tang Wulin and Xie Xie a room. Xu Xiaoyan and Wu Siduo a room. Ye Xinglan and Yuanen Yehui a room."

Cai Yue'er paused for a moment, then, amidst the incredulous gazes of the eight students, delivered the final allocation.

"Yun Jingheng... and Gu Yue are in the same room."

Yun Jingheng felt his head buzz for a moment.

He slowly turned his head to look at Cai Yue'er, trying to find a trace of a joke on her calm and collected face.

No.

Cai Yue'er's expression was calm, even carrying a sense of "it's settled then" as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Teacher Cai," Yun Jingheng tried to keep his voice calm.

"You just said... me and whom?"

"Gu Yue."

Cai Yue'er repeated herself, her tone unwavering, "Is there a problem?"

Yun Jingheng took a deep breath.

This is a huge problem.

I'm a guy, and I'm sharing a room with a girl?

"No! I don't agree!" ×2

Cai Yue'er glanced indifferently at Ye Xinglan and Xu Xiaoyan, who were objecting.

"Objection overruled."

After saying that, he left without looking back, leaving behind eight bewildered students and an even more bewildered Wu Zhangkong.

Isn't Elder Cai usually the one who hates...?

But he clearly couldn't figure it out, so he decided to ask his teacher.

Cai Yue'er's door wasn't closed tightly, leaving a crack through which warm yellow light shone.

Just as he was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, he heard the slow, leisurely voice of Old Master Zhuo Shi coming from inside.

"Chang Kong, come in, the door's unlocked."

Wu Zhangkong was taken aback before pushing the door open and entering.

Cai Yue'er was sitting on a chair by the window, holding a cup of hot tea in her hand, her expression calm.

Zhuo Shi sat at the foot of the bed, and pulled out a candied hawthorn from somewhere, which he was happily munching on.

"Elder Cai."

Wu Zhangkong carefully considered his words, "Regarding the room arrangements for Yun Jingheng and Gu Yue..."

"You have a problem with that?" Cai Yue'er looked up at him.

Wu Zhangkong paused for a moment. "I just feel that this doesn't quite make sense."

"Common sense."

Cai Yue'er repeated those two words, gently blowing on the steam in her cup, "Chang Kong, what do you think of Gu Yue as a child?"

Wu Zhangkong paused for a moment, then said, "Extremely talented, introverted, and with observational skills far surpassing those of his peers."

Cai Yue'er nodded, and Zhuo Shi also stopped chewing. The room was quiet for a few seconds.

That's not what I meant.

Cai Yue'er put down her teacup, her gaze turning serious. "It's Yun Ming and Ya Li's intention, it's the intention of the entire Sea God Pavilion."

Wu Zhangkong's pupils contracted slightly.

"We've investigated Gu Yue's background, but we can't find out anything. Her file is too clean, abnormally clean."

Cai Yue'er's voice wasn't loud, but every word pierced the air like nails. "She has a secret, and this secret might be very big."

"So you put Yun Jingheng next to her?"

Wu Zhangkong frowned. "Should we send him to test her?"

"It's not a test."

Zhuo Shi rarely spoke, and his voice lacked its usual playful tone. "It's observation. That little fellow Jing Heng is quick-witted, has strong observational skills, and doesn't show off."

"He was able to gradually figure out her background without arousing Gu Yue's suspicion."

Wu Zhangkong remained silent for a long time.

"Does Yun Jingheng know?"

"He's so smart, he should be able to guess some of it."

Cai Yue'er said, "But how much he guesses depends on his own ability."

"What about Gu Yue? Could she have also guessed that this was a deliberate arrangement?"

Cai Yue'er picked up her teacup and took a small sip. "It's even better that you guessed it. The more vigilant she is, the easier it is for her to reveal her weakness."

Zhuo Shi stood up, walked to his side, and asked, "You think it's inappropriate?"

Wu Zhangkong remained silent.

"I know she's your student and you care about her, but... Jing Heng's safety is the most important thing right now. You know I came out here specifically to protect little Jing Heng."

"If anything happens to Jing Heng, Yun Ming will go crazy, so we need to find out everything about whoever it is."

"What we're most worried about are those who are closely associated with him, not just Gu Yue."

Wu Zhangkong pursed his lips and slowly nodded.

Yun Jingheng stood at the doorway, looking into the center of the room, and remained silent for a full five seconds.

Because there's only one bed here.