Hearing Cynthia's voice, Su Bai felt much of the day's exhaustion melt away.
Winning the best individual award had strengthened his resolve to do whatever it took to stay in this world.
"Sorry, sorry. Ever since I got to C City, I've been wanting to go shopping with you."
"You really are a smooth talker, Xiao Bai."
"Pika, pika!"
Pikachu was perched on Su Bai's shoulder and was delighted to hear Cynthia's voice.
"You sound full of energy too, Pikachu. Did you miss me?"
"I did!"
"I was asking Pikachu."
"I answered for Pikachu."
On the other end of the call, Cynthia smiled faintly, let down her long hair in a golden cascade, and gently shook her head, hoping to shake off the day's fatigue.
"I'm so tired. I want some of your homemade ice cream."
"Then once the Major League is over, I'll take some time off to visit you."
Su Bai's words made Cynthia a little happier. She lay on her big bed, swinging her long legs, their skin so fair it almost glowed.
"I'll come see you instead. After the October holiday, my grandmother's research institute will officially start operating. She'll be there for a few days, so I'll try to go with her."
"Okay."
"Cynthia..."
"What is it?"
Cynthia was puzzled, unsure why Su Bai had suddenly called her name.
Su Bai smiled.
"Nothing. I just feel lucky to have you."
"You're so sappy."
Despite saying that, Cynthia still broke into a shy smile.
Su Bai genuinely felt that Cynthia's presence had brought so much color to his life in this other world.
Although they hadn't spent much time together, this was the first time Su Bai had ever experienced such tenderness from a woman.
Everyone would meet someone like that in their life. Even if