One shouldn't give up even getting something for free just for the sake of integrity.
This is a matter of principle!
"Yes," Qiji confidently.
Liuli looked at the suddenly unusually easy-going guy in front of her and blinked happily.
Upon hearing Liuli's explanation, Bai Lili immediately understood:
"That's right!"
Since I don't know what to do with this money, I might as well use it to buy a gift for Qiji!
"Qiji, how about I buy you a trench coat? I've noticed you're always wearing the same one."
Bai Lili how Qiji had saved her the last time; he was just like a prince charming.
So, pairing it with a white trench coat would definitely look very stylish!
Huomu also suggested, "Let's buy Qiji a game console! That way I can play on his console all the time!"
Not to be outdone, Setsuna joined the discussion. "Let's buy Qiji a soy milk maker, I think he'll like it!"
Everyone chimed in, completely ignoring Qiji's own opinion, and enthusiastically dragged him along on a shopping spree in the mall.
Before long, the group came out carrying large and small bags.
It's worth mentioning that everything in the bag was bought for Qiji alone.
This whole thing made Qiji a little embarrassed.
Oh well, there's nothing I can do about it.
I can't refuse such kindness!
Everyone's saying don't buy anymore...
But he was of low status and his words carried little weight.
Those guys really made his life miserable!
The corners of his mouth, hidden beneath the mask of Qiji, were about to burst into laughter.
Fortunately, he was quite conscious of his image, which allowed him to hold back his laughter.
Of the five people in the group, three were exceptionally beautiful young women. Coupled with the large bags and bundles they carried, they attracted frequent glances from passersby.
As Huomu rode down the escalator from the fourth floor of the mall, he spotted a familiar figure on the escalator going up next door.
He's the homeroom teacher of Class One, the one who sleeps soundly on the stage while wearing Armament—
Teacher Kijika.
Kijika held flowers he bought for his girlfriend in his left hand and a luxury handbag he bought for her in his right, chatting and laughing with her as they enjoyed their rare vacation.
"Teacher Kijika! Teacher Kijika!" The polite Huomu immediately waved vigorously at the other person.
Kijika looked over upon hearing the voice, and seeing that it was a student from the academy, he smiled and nodded.
However, the next moment, when he clearly saw the group of people beside Huomu, especially Qiji, who was surrounded by three beautiful girls of different styles and covered in gifts...
The smile on Kijika's face froze instantly.
Then, like the receding tide, the smile faded away little by little.
All of this, simply because he saw—
That brat with the flashy mask...
He was holding a longsword model in his left hand, a game console box in his right, and wearing a white trench coat that looked brand new...
Liuli stood beside him, carefully adjusting the collar of his trench coat.
On the other side, Setsuna was looking at the instruction manual and chattering away, explaining the various functions of the soy milk maker to him.
Bai Lili looked up at him with starry eyes, helping him carry all sorts of bags...
Moreover, those packaging bags clearly indicate that almost all of them are items bought for men...
Escalators crisscross, one going up and the other down.
Suddenly, a sentence uncontrollably popped into Teacher Kijika's mind:
One escalator, two lives.
Damn it, why did I have to let him see this?!
You might as well just kill him!
He was in a good mood today, having finally managed to get on a vacation with his girlfriend.
Although his girlfriend was furious because he was two minutes late, he managed to win her forgiveness by buying her a handbag and sending her flowers.
What should have followed was an incredibly happy and sweet date...
Why?
Why did he have to run into Qiji during what should have been a happy moment?!
People say that happiness is relative.
At this moment, Kijika couldn't agree more!
In just one encounter, he felt a sense of defeat, as if he had been "completely defeated by Qiji."
I'm so annoyed...
I'm so envious...
Why is he surrounded by three beautiful girls who buy him all sorts of gifts?
And here I am, forced to be a slave, fawning over my girlfriend and giving her gifts, all the while worrying that she might get angry over some trivial matter...
Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable.
What a despicable winner in life!
They passed by Qiji and his group, and the escalator slowly ascended with Kijika.
But he couldn't help turning his head, his gaze following Qiji figure with resentment.
Then, the next moment, he felt a sharp pain in his ear!
"Look, look! All you do is stare at pretty girls! Your eyes are practically popping out of your head, aren't they?! That girl in the white dress is pretty, isn't she? And that one with the big boobs is cute, isn't she?! Break up!! Break up right now!!!"
His girlfriend, whose mood had just improved slightly because of receiving a new bag, instantly erupted again after seeing Kijika's infatuated gaze!
She grabbed his ear and roared like a shrew.
"Ouch! That hurts! Honey, I'm sorry! Don't pull! They're my students! They're my students!"
The Kijika grimaced in pain, begging for mercy repeatedly, but its heart was filled with sorrow.
Why...
It will turn out like this...
As the saying goes, a smile doesn't disappear, it just moves on.
The viewers in the live chat were delighted by this scene.
"Hahaha! Poor teacher!"
"Stop laughing, everyone. Teacher Huang, who knows how to cherish his girlfriend, is on an uphill climb. Anyone understand?"
Shop assistant: With so many items, do you need them packed up?
Kijika: He's already got it on!!!
Those going up the escalator envy those going down.
Just as Qiji and his group were about to leave the mall, Kijika caught up with them.
"Qiji- kun," he called out to them, as if he had something to say.
Qiji stopped and turned around—
He then seemingly casually lifted the expensive model sword in his hand, as well as the game console packaging bag printed with "Kalentia's Latest Model," to make the logo more eye-catching.
Kalentia is one of the few countries in the Echo World with a king residing there.
It is also almost the only country that is still vigorously developing and exporting technological products.
Many of the game consoles and tech products popular in the City of Kindling originated there.
Looking at Qiji's almost boastful behavior—no, not just almost, that brat was showing off!
Kijika's lips twitched, and he took a deep breath to suppress the urge to punch someone.
"Teacher Kijika, is there something you need?" Qiji asked.
Kijika coughed twice and forced a smile:
"That's right, Qiji- kun."
Because of that ridiculous free beach promotion organized by that travel agency, there are just too many tourists here; the hotels are probably already fully booked.
I'm worried you might not find a place to stay, so here I am..."
As he spoke, he pulled out a business card.
"If you don't mind, you can go to this hotel. It's a bit far, but the environment is nice."
If you give me my name, you should be able to book a room. Just put the payment on my tab.
Qiji took the business card, glanced at it, and thanked the other party for their kindness.
"Teacher, I can't accept this, there's no need to trouble yourself."
Bai Lili said that her family happens to own several hotels nearby, and we were just about to go there.
"... I see, okay then."
Watching Qiji and his group walk away chatting and laughing, Kijika's smile gradually faded, and her brows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of worry.
He stood there for a moment, lost in thought, as if pondering something.
The next moment, his girlfriend, whom he had abandoned, chased after him angrily.
"I told you your soul was bewitched by those vixens! And you still said no... Let's break up!!!"
As soon as the girl finished speaking, everyone thought that Kijika would act as before, immediately lowering his voice and trying to coax her upon hearing the word "breakup."
However, to her surprise...
Kijika glanced at her, then walked straight to the nearby trash can and casually tossed the bouquet of roses he had been holding into it.
"Then let's break up." He seemed a little tired, and irritably loosened his collar.
"Huh?" The girl froze on the spot.
After Kijika finished speaking, he actually turned around and didn't look back.
She finally realized that the other person wasn't joking.
Panic instantly replaced her anger, and she rushed forward to try and salvage the situation. "A-Lu, A-Lu, I was just kidding—"
Kijika is a tenured teacher at the Echo Academy, and undoubtedly belongs to the elite class of City of Kindling.
If she really breaks up with him, she's not sure if she can find a boyfriend who's better than her.
"But I'm not kidding, Xiaomei."
"I'm Xiaoya, you Xiaoya!!"
"That kind of thing doesn't matter anymore."
Kijika waved his hand; he had deliberately mispronounced it, so just pretend it was...
This was just one last, trivial, and childish act of revenge against the relationship he always had to maintain so carefully.
the next day.
Kijika appeared at the hotel entrance early in the morning.