The Sports Meet and the School Festival (6)

The third day of the school festival, at the game booths.

"Here you go." Dania handed the prize she won in the ring toss game to the girl next to her.

"Wow! That's amazing, Dania!" The girl held the crystal ball Dania handed her, her smile radiant.

"Uh... it's alright, I just played a lot and got used to it." Dania was a little uncomfortable with her female classmate's sincere praise.

"In short, thank you so much Dania! I hope you and your boyfriend have a great time at the festival!" The girl bowed deeply and said goodbye to Dania, "I'm going now, Dania, see you again sometime!"

Dania blushed instantly upon hearing the word "boyfriend," but still politely replied, "Okay, goodbye. Hope you have fun."

The female student left with light, quick steps.

"I'm actually getting a free milk tea this time because of you." Xiao Ling then moved closer to Dania and handed her her share of milk tea.

"Then why don't you thank me?" Dania tapped the tip of his nose.

"Thank you, Yaya ~" Xiao Ling pinched her soft cheeks twice.

To be honest, Xiao Ling was quite surprised when Dania took the initiative to ask him out, and his eyes even became a little suspicious.

"What's with that look? Is my request weird?" Dania's right cheek puffed out slightly. "Isn't going on a date a normal thing? Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?"

"I just find it strange, after all, this is the first time you've made such a request," Xiao Ling explained.

"This is a rare opportunity~ It's the school festival right now, perfect for couples to go on a date." Dania pinched Xiao Ling's thick cheek with considerable dissatisfaction. "And! Besides! You haven't been paying much attention to me lately! What? You're just going to ignore me now that you've got me?"

As Xiao Ling winced in pain, she also recalled her recent experiences. Hmm... it seemed she hadn't spent much time with this Honey Peach.

"Haha... I've been quite busy lately..." Xiao Ling said, her eyes darting around.

"I don't care! I'm going to take up your entire morning tomorrow, no more, no less. As for where we go and what we do, that's all up to me, and you have no right to object!" Dania's tone was utterly unyielding.

What if I don't comply?

"Then I'll tell Mom that you've found someone new and forgotten your old love, and that you're going to kick me out of the house."

Xiao Ling's expression stiffened for a moment.

You know what, those two sentences alone were enough for Xiao Yue to sentence Xiao Ling to death, and execute him immediately.

Then his maternal uncles would arrive on the battlefield with lightning speed to punish Hajiling with family discipline. Xiao Ling couldn't help but shudder at the mere thought of that scene.

"Okay, I was just kidding. I'll spend the whole morning with you tomorrow." Xiao Ling affectionately patted Dania's head.

"Stop touching my head! I still want to grow taller!" Dania pouted and slapped away the large hand covering her head.

"Okay, okay~"

So the situation turned out like this: Xiao Ling spent the entire morning with Dania, dominating various game booths and returning with a full load of prizes. The female classmate, attracted by Dania's impressive skills, treated them both to milk tea, and in exchange, Dania helped her win the crystal ball.

"What are your plans for this afternoon?" Dania asked Xiao Ling while sipping her milk tea, also wanting to check out any interesting stalls.

"There's a match this afternoon, and it happens to be one of the last ones," Xiao Ling replied. "Want to come and support me?"

"Of course! I'm your girlfriend, you know!" Dania poked Xiao Ling's cheek.

"What if I don't see you then?"

"When have I ever been absent from your affairs? Stop thinking about those things, I found a stall that looks pretty fun, come with me."

Dania grabbed Hajiling's hand and jogged toward the next stall.

Seeing her beloved Honey Peach's eagerness, Xiao Ling slightly curled the corners of her lips and let her pull her along.

That afternoon, on the track and field.

"Partner!" As soon as Lupa crossed the finish line, she ran towards Xiao Ling and the others, eager to share the joy of victory. "You finally came to watch my race!"

"Yeah, that cross-the-line dash was pretty cool!" Xiao Ling grinned and gave a thumbs up. "I'm starting to see some of your style from the arena!"

"That's amazing! You really beat the second-place finisher by half a lap!" Dania praised with a smile.

Aemeath and the others were equally generous with their praise, which made Lupa very pleased.

"Speaking of which, the next match is with you as my partner. Are you confident?" Lupa patted Xiao Ling on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely be the first to cross the finish line!" Xiao Ling said confidently.

"Good luck, A-Yu! I'll keep cheering you on until you reach the finish line!" Aemeath said, conjuring up two light sticks from who-knows-where. "Look, I even brought these!"

"Wow, Little Ai, you've prepared so much?"

"After all, it's your match, A-Yu ~"

"And me too! I'll cheer you on with my loudest voice!" Lynae patted Xiao Ling on the shoulder from behind and gave him a thumbs up.

"I will record the moment my senior crossed the finish line with the utmost seriousness!" Sigrika said with a bright smile, holding up her camera.

"Go for it, senior!" Chisa remained as taciturn as ever, but her feelings were deep.

After accepting the pre-match blessings from each of the girls, Xiao Ling turned his gaze to Dania beside him.

"Yaya, don't you have anything to say to me?"

"Me?" Dania said with a smile in her eyes, then gestured for Xiao Ling to come closer.

After Xiao Ling did as he was told, Dania whispered something in Xiao Ling ear.

"If you're the first to cross the finish line, I'll let you wear white stockings, what do you think?"

"Really, Prime Minister!" Xiao Ling's eyes lit up.

Dania simply smiled and gave Xiao Ling a slightly provocative look, leaving him to interpret the meaning himself.

"Looks like we'll have to take them down this time!" Xiao Ling said, rubbing his hands together eagerly.

A loud announcement echoed throughout the track and field stadium; Xiao Ling's competition was about to begin.

"Go for it~" Dania winked at him and whispered, "For your white stockings~"

"Go for it, Xiao Ling!" Lynae patted his left shoulder in a carefree manner.

"Partner, let's shake them all off in one go!" Lupa slapped his right shoulder hard.

"Go for it, senior!" Sigrika and Chisa cheered on their senior with smiles.

"A-Yu! Just do your best. It's okay if you don't get first place. In my heart, you'll always be number one!" Aemeath's sweetheart attitude remained consistent.

Xiao Ling smiled and accepted the girls' blessings, then said confidently, "Just watch, girls, I'll make it around the corner of the drainage ditch and leave them all far behind!"

Then, under the expectant gazes of the women, he walked onto his own track.

Hajiling: Bearing their expectations, I will never lose.