章 14: The Two-faced Friends, Forget It!
編集者: EndlessFantasy Translation
Cui Anyu felt a little troubled. Yu Guang had skipped class for unknown reasons, and their teacher had turned a blind eye to it. In addition to the rumors about her and Yu Guang, she really did not want to go around asking for news about Yu Guang as that would add more fodder for those gossipy people.
Waiting while being bored was a death sentence. Since she couldn't find Yu Guang and didn't know when he would be back, Cui Anyu decided to find someone else.
Although Cui Anyu had a cold personality, she wasn't a social terror that kept people away. She still had good friends in school. It just so happened that she had just completed her appraisal and was too confused yesterday to care about them. Now, she wanted to talk to them about the team combat test.
After class, Cui Anyu made her move.
"Xiao Xiao," Cui Anyu called out to the short-haired girl in the first row.
The girl had a baby face and looked a few years younger than her actual age. When she grinned, she would even reveal her cute little canine teeth. She was the first girl in the class to talk to Cui Anyu. She had a cheerful personality and was very loyal, that was why Cui Anyu thought of her first.
"Anyu, do you want to go to the washroom together?" Xiao Xiao laughed.
Cui Anyu thought that she could tell her about it on the way to the washroom, so she simply nodded. "Sure."
Xiao Xiao linked her arm with Cui Anyu's and said, "I'm really sorry. I was distracted by the others preparing for the celebration yesterday, so I didn't have the time to talk to you. How are you? What are you going to do now?"
Since Cui Anyu didn't have the talent to become a beastmaster, there was no point in coming to school.
"I received an invitation from the Awakened Home yesterday. I'll focus on studying there from now on," Cui Anyu answered.
When Xiao Xiao heard the good news, she immediately beamed with joy. "That's great! I've hidden some snacks for the celebration party. Let's celebrate together later!"
Cui Anyu quickly pulled her arm back and said, "But I've accepted a challenge at the Awakened Home, and I need a partner. Xiao Xiao, what's your current level?"
Xiao Xiao was stunned when she heard that. Then, her face revealed a regretful expression. "I'm sorry, I'm only at D rank. If you want to pick a fight with someone, I'm afraid I couldn't help you. But we can ask Mu Xiaoqing and the others. I heard their ranks are a little higher."
Mu Xiaoqing was from another class. She used to admire Cui Anyu and took the initiative to make friends with her. There were about five girls in her class who were like that. They liked to surround Cui Anyu.
"That's the only way." Cui Anyu nodded. With more people, there was a wider range of choices.
Before class started, the two of them quickly ran to the class on the other side of the corridor. Cui Anyu walked in front. Before they reached the door, they heard Mu Xiaoqing and a few other girls' voices.
"Anyu is pregnant? Are you kidding me?"
"Someone saw it with their own eyes yesterday! She was held in the arms of her genius seatmate, and the two of them even bumped into Anyu's father. That night, Anyu was brought back by her father, and he probably went to hit the child."
"Her genius seatmate is so handsome, and he's SSS. Oh my, Anyu is so lucky. She's pretty and good at her studies. She can even find an SSS boyfriend without a rank. She'll be fine for the rest of her life."
"Yeah, she's both pretty and smart, but my parents only paid attention to her because her parents are both officials. But now, forget it, she's not even as good as us."
This malicious conversation came from the classroom, piercing Cui Anyu's eardrum like a needle. Her face was unsightly, and her body was surrounded by a cold white mist.
Xiao Xiao shivered from the cold. Although she didn't know Cui Anyu's powers, the cold air around her had already proved that Cui Anyu's level was not bad.
The short-sighted girls inside couldn't wait to cut ties with Cui Anyu. They were really stupid!
She saw Cui Anyu's cold expression and couldn't help but worry, "Anyu, ignore them. They're all hypocritical idiots. Don't be angry."
"I'm fine," Cui Anyu said coldly. Then, she pulled Xiao Xiao and left. "I don't have time to argue with them."
It was only then that she realized that many things had changed when she was determined to have no rank. She initially thought that it was just alienation, but she didn't expect that the "good friends" who used to surround her would see her in this way.
Cui anyun was very sad. Not only because she had parted ways with her friends, but also because she had to reconsider the matter of her partner.
…
Meanwhile, at the Awakened Home.
Lucia sat at the edge of the top floor of the teaching building. Her slender legs swayed outside the fence. Her long curly hair was blown up by the wind on the roof like a golden cloud. She hummed a song leisurely while looking at the scenery in the distance of the university town.
At this moment, the door of the rooftop was pushed open. A group of underlings surrounded a slightly chubby boy and walked in. The boy looked at her with a face full of confusion.
"Miss Lucia, we've found the person for you!" The underling moved closer to Lucia and pointed at the chubby boy as he introduced, "A-rank, Han Nan. Among the rookies, his overall strength is only below yours!"
Lucia jumped in from the edge and walked in front of Han Nan to observe for a moment. Then, she smiled and said, "Junior brother, I have good news for you. From now on, I'm your partner. We will be strong and join forces to participate in the team combat test. We will definitely be the top scorer."
"I only joined three days after you. I don't think I can be considered a junior brother." Han Nan squeezed out a smile. "Besides, I heard that everyone in your group already has a partner. If you recruit me, the numbers would be off and destroy the group's..."
"Then kick one out!" Lucia shouted arrogantly at her junior brother beside her, then said to Han Nan, "Can we do it now? You must have heard about the situation this morning. Help me, and I guarantee you'll get a lot of rewards!"
Back when the group was looking for people, Lucia's first request was to obey her, so Han Nan, who was not interested in her, was naturally excluded.
However, Han Nan's strength was indeed not to be underestimated. After all, he was personally brought back by Chief Xie Heji. Even the appraisal ceremony was completed under Xie Heji's watch. It was said that his parents were beastmasters, and before his talent was awakened, he had followed his parents to the battlefield. Therefore, he had rich combat experience.
So, whether it was coercion or enticement, Lucia wanted him to be her partner!
"Uh... but I already have a partner..." Han Nan said, feeling troubled.
"No, you don't!" Lucia brushed her long golden hair and winked at Han Nan. She was truly astonishingly beautiful.
The lackeys at the side had already fallen for her just from the corner of their eyes. It was as if they had lifted the lid of a jar of fine wine. Just the smell alone was enough to make them intoxicated.
They were intoxicated by Lucia's beauty. Then, they thought about how Han Nan did not know what was good for him and immediately glared at Han nan fiercely. They had to agree even if he did not agree to it today!
"Okay, okay, okay. I'll agree to it, okay?" Han Nan was terrified by the group of idiots staring at her. It was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Lucia got the result she wanted. She raised her eyebrows proudly and revealed a bright smile that was as bright as the sun. It warmed everyone's hearts and made them feel that it was worth it to do anything for her.
Lucia looked in the direction of Feng Jin Academy and extended her little finger. "Cui Anyu, just wait and see how awesome I am! Hahaha!"
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