Different Stances

Seeing Lin Luo's stiff expression, Qian Renxue complained, "What's with that expression? I have to pick out a dress that matches your outfit."

"Excuse me... I wanted to say that I have a needle and thread."

Suddenly, a girl's voice came from the side; it was a melodious and clear one that Lin Luo recognized.

He turned his head and saw that Hong Chen was standing against the wall, one long leg slightly bent, with the heel of his shoe against the wall.

She raised her right hand, her fingertips holding an embroidery needle.

"You've been eavesdropping on our conversation?"

Lin Luo looked at her in surprise.

Hong Chen quickly stood up straight and retorted, "No, I just... happened to overhear it."

Qian Renxue didn't mind these things, after all, their words didn't reveal any important information.

"Sister Hong Chen, then I'll have to trouble you."

She walked towards Hong Chen, somewhat embarrassed, and showed him the damaged area.

The girl named Hong Chen was very enthusiastic and earnest. She immediately started threading a needle and began mending Qian Renxue's torn parts.

Looking into her earnest eyes and at the long, curled eyelashes beneath the mask, Lin Luo inexplicably felt a sense of goodwill towards this girl.

It wasn't just because the girl was very friendly and enthusiastic, but also because she gave Lin Luo a subtle sense of closeness.

It's strange, it feels like we used to live together.

"Okay!"

Hong Chen said, Qian Renxue looked down and was quite surprised. "It's amazing! The needlework and the dress blend together perfectly; you can't even tell."

Hong Chen scratched his head sheepishly. "Because I grow so fast, my clothes often wear out, so I usually mend them myself."

Qian Renxue understood this all too well. "Yes, kids your age grow so fast, their clothes have to be updated every time."

After saying that, she gave Lin Luo a resentful look.

"Please stop projecting your own feelings onto me..." Lin Luo thanked Hong Chen and quickly pulled Qian Renxue toward the ballroom.

Watching them leave, Hong Chen happily put the needle and thread into her small bag, then skipped along behind them.

It looks just like a cheerful little fox.

Upon entering the ballroom, Lin Luo felt her feet suddenly buckle as she stepped onto the red carpet. She glanced around before pulling Qian Renxue to a corner.

It's not time to dance yet, since not everyone has arrived.

Before long, waiters in black and white uniforms emerged one by one from the small doors, carrying snacks, fruits, and wines, which they gently placed on the beautifully designed and patterned long table.

Everyone curiously examined the furnishings in the hall, their eyes lighting up when they saw the fine wine and food.

"Etc!"

Suddenly, a low growl came from the front door.

Lin Luo looked over and saw that Xue Qian and Yu Luoyi were pulling Xiong Chumo forcefully, while Xiong Chumo stared blankly at the food on the table, her legs clearly no longer obeying her brain.

Given Xue Qian's personality, he certainly wouldn't want to cross paths with the embarrassing Xiong Chumo at this time. However, he clearly realized that as the captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Second Team, if he made a fool of himself at the ball, he, as the vice-captain, would also lose face.

This is probably why he hardened his heart and stepped in to stop Xiong Chumo.

"Your Highness, I can't pull you any further!!!"

Yu Luoyi gritted his teeth, his entire body tilting to the ground at a 45-degree angle.

Among the trainees, only Lin Luo is stronger than Xiong Chumo.

Xue Qian gritted his teeth as well. "We have to pull it even if we can't! If he eats it all, what will everyone else eat?!"

Everyone was captivated by this scene.

But most people didn't laugh; they just found it amusing. In their eyes, these were just three junior students who were two years younger than them, and members of the famous Heaven Dou Royal Second Team in the academy.

Being able to advance to higher education signifies the college's high regard for them.

Qian Renxue whispered to Lin Luo, "Should you tell them that the food is unlimited, and there will be more when they run out?"

Lin Luo shook his head. "No need, because they definitely can't stop Xiong Chumo."

As soon as he finished speaking, there were two "ripping" sounds, and Xiong Chumo's dress tore open from the back, and Xue Qian and Yu Luoyi both fell to the ground.

Xue Fu, standing nearby, watched this scene in astonishment.

Xiong Chumo walked smoothly forward and went to the table to enjoy her meal.

"Hahaha--"

Suddenly, a clear and loud laugh rang out. Everyone turned to look, but the crowd was too dense for them to see who was laughing.

Lin Luo recognized the sound; it was Hong Chen's laughter.

Her laughter always seemed to be very clear, loud, and prominent, just like the last time she was in class.

"Hmph! I'll eat it too!"

Yu Luoyi walked towards the long table in the hall.

With these two junior students taking the lead, the relatively reserved crowd began to head towards the long table, and what was initially a dance party quickly turned into a buffet of drinks and food.

However, many people still maintain their elegant personalities, only drinking alcohol and not eating.

In the slightly tipsy atmosphere, the sound of conversation gradually echoed throughout the hall, and everyone's initial restraint vanished.

Xiong Chumo continued eating. He, who usually could only taste the cheapest food in the cafeteria, was now in paradise.

Xue Qian felt he had lost face, so he stopped pretending to be aloof and sat down at the table with Xiong Chumo, clinking glasses with Yu Luoyi.

Xue Fu had no appetite and kept looking around, as if searching for something.

"Princess, don't worry, Lin Luo will definitely come."

Yu Luoyi spoke.

Xue Fu frowned. "But I haven't seen him yet."

She was dressed very nicely today, hoping to receive a compliment from Lin Luo after they met.

So far, we haven't even seen a trace of them.

Lin Luo sat in the corner, feeling like someone was watching him. He turned his head and vaguely saw a red figure weaving through the crowd.

Hong Chen?

This puzzled him; he had only met this girl twice, yet she left such a deep impression on him.

So deeply that he felt the other person was watching him every moment.

Lin Luo Luoke had never realized she was so narcissistic.

Do you like them?

Qian Renxue suddenly spoke, and Lin Luo turned to look at her. Qian Renxue added, "Your friends."

Lin Luo replied, "They're alright, they're not bad people."

Qian Renxue crossed her legs elegantly and glanced at him sideways. "There are no absolutely good or bad people in this world, only different perspectives."

Seeing that Lin Luo didn't speak, she squeezed Lin Luo's shoulder and said with a smile, "I'm just repeating a sentence I heard when I was your age, but ultimately, what you do is your own choice, and no one can influence your choice."

Lin Luo: "But our goal is to seize power, isn't it? It has nothing to do with them."

Qian Renxue: "But what if they stand up and try to stop you?"

Lin Luo paused for a moment, then continued, "This is your problem."

Music started playing at that moment.

The ball has begun.