A New Female Lead Appears
"Hmph, I really don't believe it!"
Thinking of this, Ma Xiaotao immediately stood up, patted her clothes, and walked towards the door.
She really wanted to go to the academy gate to see what the grilled fish, which Lin Ye had praised to the skies, actually tasted like.
Star Dou Forest, at the bottom of the Lake of Life.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion in its cage had just finished reading this passage from the diary when it couldn't help but swallow hard.
Even Lin Ye said Huo Yuhao's grilled fish smelled amazing; just how delicious must it be?
It has only ever eaten the finest natural delicacies since it was a child, and has never tasted any of the snacks from the human world, let alone grilled fish.
It couldn't even imagine what the grilled fish, which Lin Ye praised so highly, tasted like.
It swallowed several more mouthfuls of saliva, its little paws pawing at the grass in front of it, then looked up at the impenetrable cage surrounding it, its golden vertical pupils instantly losing their light.
Finally, it let out a heavy sigh, then listlessly lay down again, buried its head in its paws, and began to sleep.
Out of sight, out of mind; once I'm asleep, I won't think about grilled fish anymore.
Gu Yuena naturally sensed the movement of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in the cage not far away. A trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes, along with a hint of barely perceptible doting.
This little thing, it's just a skewer of grilled fish, and it's already drooling like this.
When the time is right, you can eat whatever you want, not just grilled fish.
While Lin Ye was ranting and raving in his Diary, the Grilled Fish Stall at the street corner was still doing incredibly brisk business.
Huo Yuhao's hands never stopped moving; flipping the fish, brushing on oil, sprinkling seasonings—his movements were fluid and incredibly skilled.
One grilled fish after another was handed out, and the Copper Soul Coin in his hand accumulated more and more, with a shy yet satisfied smile on his face.
Just then, a girl with outstanding temperament and stunning looks slowly walked over from the side.
She wore a simple Shrek Academy uniform, yet she managed to exude a unique charm.
With her slender figure and gentle eyes, she walked through the bustling crowd like a landscape bathed in soft light.
She walked up to the Grilled Fish Stall, stopped, and asked softly. Her voice was gentle and soft, like a spring breeze, so pleasant that it made one's heart melt.
"Junior, how much is the grilled fish?"
Huo Yuhao was looking down at the fish in his hand when he heard the sound and subconsciously looked up.
He was stunned at first glance, frozen in place for a full second, almost knocking the grilled fish off his hands.
The senior student in front of me is so beautiful.
He had seen several outstanding-looking girls in the First-Year Class One, but none of them were as good-looking as the girl in front of him.
However, he quickly realized his embarrassment, reacted promptly, and averted his gaze.
She swallowed hard, suppressing the excitement in her heart, and quickly replied, "Hello, senior, each grilled fish costs 5 Copper Soul Coin."
Huo Yuhao lowered his head, his hands moving a beat slower, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
How can there be such a beautiful girl?
The price of 5 Copper Soul Coin is really reasonable; the fish was sourced in bulk from the academy cafeteria.
Considering the cost of sourcing the goods, plus the price of seasonings, charcoal, and labor, 5 Copper Soul Coin per item is actually quite reasonable.
Although the profit per fish is a little less, the sheer popularity of this business shows that the grilled fish business alone is thriving.
While they may not become extremely wealthy, they can certainly support themselves and even accumulate a considerable amount of savings without any problem.
"Junior, how about three Copper Soul Coin for one?"
To Huo Yuhao's utter surprise, this senior student, whose temperament and looks were both exceptionally outstanding, would actually try to bargain with him.
And they immediately cut the price by almost half.
Huo Yuhao was almost in disbelief, his eyes widening slightly.
The senior student in front of me, with her figure, looks, and demeanor, could easily be a princess of some empire, or at least the apple of the eye of some top noble family.
But why would someone like that haggle over a few Copper Soul Coin?
A fleeting doubt crossed Huo Yuhao's mind, but he remained principled and immediately shook his head gently, saying politely, "Sorry, his grilled fish isn't negotiable."
"Is that so? Well, I'm sorry to have bothered you while you were doing your business. Maybe you can try it another time."
The elegant young girl gave Huo Yuhao a gentle, apologetic smile, nodded slightly, and then turned to leave.
This entire scene was witnessed by the surrounding onlookers, and also by Lin Ye, who was not far away.
Among everyone, the most surprised was none other than Lin Ye.
[Wow! There's such a pretty girl in the Outer Court? Who is she?]
Wait, why does this scene seem so familiar?
Jiang Nannan! Yes! This girl must be Jiang Nannan!
Only she possesses such outstanding looks and figure; the title of the Number One Beauty of the Outer Court is well-deserved!
Damn it! It's all Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Ning Tian's fault, those girls are always hanging around me, I completely forgot about Jiang Nannan.
The moment the diary entry flashed through Wang Dong'er's mind, half of her usually cool and aloof face darkened.
He gritted his teeth and growled inwardly, "Lin Ye! What do you mean? What do you mean we've been around you all day, and you've forgotten about Jiang Nannan?"
So, in your eyes, we're just a nuisance?
Besides, Jiang Nannan is just average-looking. How is she prettier than us? The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. If she weren't afraid of revealing the Diary Copy, she would have rushed over to Lin Ye right then and there to get to the bottom of it.
When Xiao Xiao saw this entry in the diary, her little mouth immediately pouted, and she looked aggrieved.
"What? When have we been revolving around him all the time? And is this girl named Jiang Nannan? The Number One Beauty of the Outer Court?"
"Hmph, even though Senior Jiang Nannan is indeed beautiful, that doesn't mean we're in the way!"
She muttered to herself, but still couldn't help glancing at Jiang Nannan a few more times. She had to admit that Jiang Nannan was really beautiful; no wonder Lin Ye was so surprised.
Ning Tian raised an eyebrow, a hint of displeasure in his eyes, and scoffed inwardly.
Lin Ye's words were quite amusing. When did those women start revolving around him? It was Lin Ye and the others who were interfering with his sightseeing with the beautiful women?
Besides, Jiang Nannan is just an ordinary student from the Outer Court. Is she really worth all this fuss about?
However, even though Ning Tian was somewhat displeased, he couldn't help but feel a little moved after seeing Jiang Nannan's beauty.
It has to be admitted that this girl named Jiang Nannan is indeed very beautiful. Ning Tian herself is a great beauty, but when compared to her, she still feels slightly inferior.