Star Academy's second batch of exchange students finally arrived! But the East Guard Academy students, having already experienced the excitement of the first arrival, made little fuss. Only powerful students like Hong Tao and the teachers were secretly shocked. The students Star Academy had sent this time were far stronger than the first batch; almost every one of them had depths that were impossible to fathom.
"Qingqing, you're here." Wang Ze's greeting carried a measure of affection, with a faint undertone of respect. Beside him, Yin Chenjiu and the others all wore looks of adoration, their bodies slightly bowed. Anyone who did not know better would have thought they were welcoming their mentor.
"Thank you for your efforts, seniors." The voice was clear and delicately refined, belonging to a long-haired woman. Her features were unremarkable, yet she possessed an air of quiet elegance. Her pale green dress lent her an indescribably gentle serenity. Every gesture was like a soft breeze drifting past, graceful and unhurried.
Wang Ze stared for a moment, then quickly recovered and said with a wry smile, "Qingqing's charm keeps growing. Even I can hardly withstand it." Glancing at the people behind her, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Looks like the principal was willing to pour in serious resources this time."
Qingqing smiled with her lips pressed together and said nothing.
The divide between Star Academy's Inner Academy and Outer Academy was not nearly as pronounced as outsiders imagined. Everyone here knew one another, and they immediately exchanged familiar greetings.
Most of those welcoming them were Star Academy's own exchange students. Only a few East Guard Academy teachers were present, along with Hong Tao and Zuo Tingyi.
Wang Ze then introduced the people from East Guard Academy. When he reached Zuo Tingyi, Qingqing smiled and said,