Sports Festival and School Festival (4)

After the badminton matches in the morning.

"Wow, Little Ai!" Sigrika's eyes sparkled, like a mesmerized fan. "She took down her opponent so quickly."

"It's alright~" Aemeath said with a bright smile, "I was just a little serious~"

"If you were just a little more serious, you'd shatter their Dao Heart. Can you feel it?" Xiao Ling laughed loudly.

"Hehe~"

This wasn't Xiao Ling exaggerating; Aemeath was genuinely that dominant. Without saying a word, she effortlessly dispatched her opponents in just a few moves. The two female classmates who were Aemeath's opponents were exhausted halfway through the match, collapsing to the ground and forfeiting on the spot. Both of them were practically dying on the spot.

Aemeath: I don't understand. All I know is that A-Yu will give me a reward if I win the match.

Lynae, standing to the side, pouted, seemingly a little dissatisfied.

Xiao Ling noticed that Lynae's expression was a little off, so she asked, "What's wrong, Lynae? Aren't you happy even though you won the match?"

"It's great to win the match..." Lynae said with a hint of frustration, "But we only won because Little Ai was so good. I feel like this victory had nothing to do with me."

She barely had a chance to show her skills in the previous match; the offense was entirely taken over by Little Ai. Just look at how powerful she is when she gets serious – she can really give her opponent a hard time.

Lynae remained silent, focusing solely on saving each ball, and then she found herself and Aemeath inexplicably winning the match.

"Do you feel Aemeath too good at the game and you're not having a good gaming experience?" Xiao Ling teased.

"No, I just feel that as teammates on the field Little Ai and I should work together to win." Lynae explained her thoughts earnestly.

"You contributed a lot too, making several timely saves," Xiao Ling affirmed her performance on the court. "The two of you are a perfect combination in offense and defense."

"Yes, yes~ Lynae saved the day several times when we almost conceded a goal!" Aemeath also acknowledged Lynae's contributions.

Little Ai is the type who relies on sheer strength and overwhelming power, while Lynae is the type who relies on strategic insight and calm reaction. Therefore, these two magical beings can create a chemical reaction when combined, forming a complementary advantage.

"In short, we're a team! We can't do without anyone!" Aemeath patted Lynae on the shoulder with a bright smile. "Let's go to the food court and celebrate today's victory! It's on me!"

Lynae was clearly unable to resist Little Ai's enthusiasm and, half-pushed and half-willing, left Xiao Ling and the others first.

"So what did you do with the principal last night?" Dania asked abruptly.

Can I choose not to answer?

"So you have something to hide?" Dania calmly observed the other person.

"I am an upright and honest person, what ghost would I have in my heart?" Xiao Ling said righteously and sternly.

"Can you look me in the eye when you talk?" Dania asked, slightly annoyed by Xiao Ling's shifty gaze.

"I just think the sky is so blue!"

Dania had nothing more to say, but she pinched the soft flesh around Xiao Ling's waist hard.

Xiao Ling immediately winced in pain and begged for mercy in a low, humble voice:

"Sister Da, you were wrong! You were wrong!"

"Where did I go wrong?" Dania asked with a forced smile, her eyes narrowed.

"In short, admitting your mistake first is the right thing to do," Xiao Ling said, rubbing his ears and bowing.

"Then you're wrong."

After saying that, Dania pulled her best friend along to become a member of the second group to go on the mission together.

After watching Sigrika and Dania leave, the Rover teased Xiao Ling beside him, "Aren't you going to go and comfort your Honey Peach?"

Where did you learn about this nickname?

"Little Ai."

"Fine," Xiao Ling shrugged helplessly, "Because I know she's not really angry. If she were, she'd avoid me like the plague."

"You seem to know her quite well."

"These are all lessons learned through blood and tears."

"So what exactly did you and Principal Roccia do yesterday?" the Rover asked, equally curious.

Would you believe me if I said I went on a date with her?

"Oh? Then I'll have to have a word with Little Ai about this." The Rover chuckled slyly, pulling out his phone to type a text message for Little Ai, "Just say that her favorite A-Yu secretly went to meet the principal yesterday behind her back, what do you think?"

?

"You'd better not do that." Xiao Ling smiled meaningfully. "I know you have your little schemes, but don't get yours yet. Telling Little Ai about this will probably backfire. Maybe she'll become even more clingy to me after she feels threatened?"

The Rover paused for a moment, then reluctantly put his phone back in his pocket.

I've been tricked again... Damn it! Isn't there any way to get Little Ai away from this hypocrite?!

"Besides, Principal Roccia and I are completely innocent; we haven't done anything shameful," Xiao Ling said smugly. "You say I had an affair with the principal, then you should at least provide evidence."

"Didn't you say that yourself?"

"You'd believe me just because I say so? What if I made up a story that the Rover and I had five children out of wedlock? Would you agree that it was true?"

"Who wants to have five children for you... no, who wants to have children for you!" The girl's blush outweighed all sweet words.

Then Xiao Ling took a solid kick to the shin. Don't worry, your Sister Piao controlled her strength this time, and she wasn't seriously injured.

"Go to Sister Piao! A gentleman uses words, not fists!"

"Aren't you a hypocrite? So this saying doesn't apply to you."

Speechless at being outmaneuvered, Xiao Ling could only hastily skip over the topic.

"Speaking of which, have you decided what to give Yaya?" Xiao Ling asked.

"I have some ideas, but not many." The Rover shook his head slightly. "I don't have much experience preparing gifts for others."

"Same here, this is also my first time preparing a birthday surprise for someone else," Xiao Ling said calmly. "It's all about the thought behind it. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, but the sentiment is unique."

The Rover nodded silently, agreeing with Xiao Ling's words.

"Speaking of which, you haven't been here long either. How are you feeling?" Xiao Ling asked with concern.

"If I had to give an assessment, this world is just like the future I had envisioned," the Rover said softly.

"The Black Shores travels between civilizations, not only to record events, but also to save them, hoping one day to completely expel the Lament from Solaris."

"Everything I experience in this world is like a blueprint I once envisioned coming to life."

"Peace, tranquility, people living and working in peace and contentment here—just witnessing all of this is incredible to me."

"It seems you really like this world," Xiao Ling nodded.

"I guess so, but I still have to go back; after all, the Black Shores needs me."

"We can find a way back slowly. Roccia and the others are also thinking of a solution. As for now..." Xiao Ling smiled and shrugged, "You, the big boss, should just enjoy this hard-won vacation."