Like most of her public appearances, Su Shijun still wore those oversized red glasses tonight, hiding her features instead of displaying her dazzling beauty.
But that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of Youzui's young wizards as they swarmed forward.
Hearing Fatty Xin's introduction, Su Shijun gave him an extra look in surprise.
"Ah, I remember you."
The witch folded one arm across her chest and tapped a pale finger against her cheek with the other, looking thoughtful. "Old Yao held a meet-and-greet in your class last year, and you were the first one to ask a question too... I remember you were still a Trainee Reporter then... Can you publish front-page stories already? That's impressive."
Such a simple compliment made Fatty Xin so happy his snot bubbles practically burst out.
Unable to bear the sight of his ugliness, the others dragged him behind them with a flurry of hands.
"Greetings, Councilor. I am Dylan O'Brien Talbot, a student of Starry Sky Academy and the roaming hunter of the Youzui Hunting Team. I occasionally serve as a Scouting Hunter as well. It is a pleasure to meet you."
The Vampire Werewolf followed right behind the fat man. He politely performed a traditional Moon Clan greeting for Su Shijun, wearing a bashful expression.
Zheng Qing noticed that his bow tie was perfectly straight. Apparently, he could tie one properly even without a wardrobe mirror.
"O'Brien and Talbot." The heir of the Qingqiu Su Clan studied the mixed-blood wizard before her with curiosity, then praised him. "An enviable gift."
Dylan gave a restrained little bow and stepped aside.
"Hello, Teacher!"
With his hands behind his back and his feet planted awkwardly apart, Zhang Jixin boomed in a sonorous, forceful voice, "I am Zhang Jixin, Lead Hunter of the Youzui Hunting Team! Every