Once they entered campus, the topic of Qixi Festival was drowned out by the increasingly lively atmosphere of the new semester.
After all, there was a limit to teasing. It was obvious that his companions had noticed Zheng Qing's low spirits and absentmindedness, so they tacitly changed the subject to that evening's class meeting.
The most hotly debated question was whether Old Yao would show up at the class meeting that night.
"Didn't Dunton say at the last class meeting that Professor Yao would be there?" Zhang Jixin was somewhat dismissive of his companions' argument.
"Not necessarily." Fatty Xin shook the thick stack of newspapers in his hand, making them rustle loudly. He had just picked them up from a newsstand on the Pedestrian Street.
"What?"
The other young wizards' attention was immediately drawn over.
"A few days ago—well, the day we started the trial—First University uncovered a secret laboratory deep within the Silent Forest."
At this point, the Fat Wizard cleared his throat and read in a solemn tone, "Out-of-control research, out-of-control education, out-of-control school... This is Ms. Pulitzer's front-page article for the Beta Town Post."
"I can tell how good that article is with my toes," Zheng Qing muttered. He scooped up Maodou, who had suddenly darted to his feet, held it in his arms, and scratched its ears.
The gray-skinned Doggy meowed contentedly.
Lin Guo was immediately drawn to this unusual Doggy and leaned over to pet it twice. Seeing his interest, Zheng Qing simply stuffed Maodou into Lin Guo's arms so he would not be bored.
"The Beta Town Post is still an influential major newspaper. Though its choice of articles may have certain particular leanings, it can at least be called 'proper and restrained.'"
Fatty Xin shook his head and flicked out another newspaper. "Take