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Chapter 141 Xiaoying: Ye Huijun's nose is so straight, and the curve of his lips is so beautiful...

Li Meiling sniffed and replied in a muffled voice, "PE class is about running around on the playground; moving around warms you up."

"But ice skating is done on ice, and ice is so cold. Just thinking about it makes me feel chilled to the bone. How could it possibly warm up!"

“I heard that Meiling grew up in Hong Kong. Are the winters in Hong Kong not too cold? Is that why you’re so afraid of the cold?” Naoko leaned over and guessed.

“Yes!” Li Meiling nodded vigorously. “In Hong Kong, a light jacket is enough for winter. I’ve never even seen snow before! I didn’t realize how cold winters could be until I came here! My face gets so cold when the wind blows!”

As she spoke, she shrank further into her down jacket, burying her chin in the collar.

"Wow, is it spring all year round? I really want to go and see it." The girls started discussing again.

Ye Hui couldn't help but laugh when he saw Li Meiling's pitiful appearance.

I never expected that this usually energetic girl, who would never admit defeat in an argument, would be so afraid of the cold.

[You watched with disdain as the body-cultivating girl, Li Meiling, shivered from the slightest bit of cold. Back then, you spent a hundred years meditating on the Cliff of Repentance in the freezing cold, without even flinching! This little bit of cold is nothing to you!]

...You think I'm Bodhidharma, the founder of Taoism, and you've been facing the wall for a hundred years?
However, seeing Li Meiling huddled up in a ball from the cold, he couldn't help but want to tease her.

Ye Hui raised his right hand without making a sound, and lightly touched the silver ring on his middle finger.

This storage ring was crafted by him in his spare time, and it's the same style as Tomoyo's.

Although there is a system inventory, wearing a ring is both convenient and good-looking, and it's not superfluous.

With his movement, a cup of steaming spiritual tea appeared out of thin air in his palm.

This spiritual tea is brewed using spiritual plants grown in his Void Spiritual Field.

The tea soup is light golden in color and has a faint, refreshing aroma.

Drinking it can quickly dispel cold, and it is much more effective than ordinary hot tea.

Ye Hui slowly opened the cup lid, and the warm steam carrying the unique fragrance of the spiritual tea wafted out, just in time to enter Li Meiling's nose from the side.

She had been huddled in her down jacket, lost in thought, but upon smelling the fragrance, she instantly straightened up, turned her head, and stared intently at the cup in Ye Hui's hand, even her nose twitching slightly.

Ye Hui pretended not to see her gaze, and deliberately took a slow sip in front of her, letting out a satisfied sigh.

"Mmm! The temperature is just right, and the tea aroma is strong enough. So comforting!"

Li Meiling: "..."

Looking at Ye Hui's expression of enjoyment.

She felt even colder for no apparent reason.

[Li Meiling's mood score +15]

"Ye Hui-kun, are you drinking tea? It smells so good, I can smell it." Sakura curiously turned around from her seat and moved closer to Ye Hui.

"Yes, I brewed this herbal tea myself. It'll warm you up." Ye Hui said, taking out two clean cups from his storage ring and pouring half a cup for Sakura and Tomoyo respectively, then handing them to them.

"Thank you, Ye Hui-jun!" Sakura took the cup and carefully took a sip. "Wow, it's so delicious! And after drinking it, I feel warm all over, and the chill I caught outside is gone!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

Tomoyo also took a small sip, the warm tea gliding down her throat with a subtle sweetness.

A warm current quickly spread throughout her body, making her squint her purple eyes comfortably.

"Arigato, Ye Huijun, this tea tastes very pleasant."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Li Meiling sat in her seat, listening to the conversation between the three and watching them sip their tea.

Looking at her thermos in her backpack, she realized it was broken. She hadn't noticed before, and when she wanted to drink water, the hot water inside had long since cooled down.

I felt so resentful!

That despicable Ye Hui!
He must have done it on purpose!
Knowing full well that she's afraid of the cold, she's still drinking warm tea next to me, making me drool!

[Li Meiling's mood score +18]

Ye Hui could clearly sense the resentment from someone, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, feeling a sense of relief.

Hmm, looks like I'll exceed my emotional KPI again today!

Amidst the students' cheerful laughter, the bus headed towards the ice rink.

The scenery outside the window changed from familiar streets to unfamiliar suburbs.

About an hour later, we finally arrived at our destination.

An indoor ice rink that looks like a giant crystal palace.

The students couldn't wait to get off the bus. Looking at the spacious and bright ice rink in front of them, they all cheered excitedly.

Wow! What a huge ice rink! It's even bigger than I imagined!

"Look, there are so many people skating inside! Let's go in quickly!"

Ye Hui and his two companions followed the crowd off the bus.

I just stepped into the gate of the ice rink.

A blast of cold air, carrying the smell of ice crystals, hit me.

Unlike the cold wind outside, this air was more refreshing, yet still quite chilly.

Through the huge glass wall.

You can see that quite a few people are already skating on the ice.

Skilled skaters, dressed in professional skating suits, move nimbly across the ice and perform freestyle moves such as spins and jumps.

Those who are less skilled have to hold onto the railing and move around cautiously like penguins just learning to walk, occasionally slipping on their bottoms and eliciting good-natured laughter from those around them.

"Wow, there are so many people! And it's so lively inside!" Sakura looked at the scene on the ice rink, her dark green eyes sparkling with excitement. She couldn't help but tug at Tomoyo's arm. "Tomoyo, we're going to skate as fast as those amazing people in a little while!"

"Everyone, go to the rental area over there to change your skates and protective gear. Make sure you wear your helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. After you're all changed, you can move around freely."

Mr. Terada stood at the front of the line, pointed to the area where the ice skates were neatly arranged not far away, and spoke loudly to the students.

"Be careful, don't chase or play on the ice!"

"Hi!"

The students cheered in unison, and then swarmed towards the rental area.

Ye Hui and the others followed the crowd.

Sakura was visiting the ice rink for the first time and found everything fascinating.

While joining the queue, I curiously looked around.

He kept glancing at other people's ice skates, then at the skating posture diagrams on the wall, muttering to himself, "Ye Huijun, look at that person, he's amazing! He can spin around on the ice for so long without getting dizzy?"

"And that girl in the pink skating suit, she skates so fast, like she's flying!"

Ye Hui looked in the direction she was pointing and nodded with a smile: "Yes, they are really amazing. They must come here to skate often and have practiced for a long time to become so skilled."

Soon it was their turn.

The staff provided each of the three individuals with suitable ice skates and protective gear based on their sizes.

Ice skates are traditional figure skating skates with sharp blades on the soles.

The protective gear consisted of a full set of black sponge knee pads and elbow pads, as well as a brightly colored helmet.

The three of them found an empty seat and sat down. Sakura held the ice skates in her hand, examining them over and over, her brows furrowed slightly, showing a hint of distress.

"These shoes... look completely different from the roller skates I usually wear. How am I supposed to put them on? The laces also seem much more complicated than regular shoes."

Tomoyo smiled and took the skates from Sakura's hands, her fingers deftly untying the tangled laces with practiced ease.

"First, slowly put your foot into the shoe, making sure your ankle is close to the shoe upper. Then I'll teach you how to tie the shoelaces. Start tying from your ankle and gradually tighten them upwards. This will help secure your ankle and prevent injury while skating."

As she spoke, she demonstrated how to tie shoelaces in a crisscross pattern, gently pulling on each section to ensure it was the right tightness.

"Oh... I see, no wonder the shoelaces are so long~" Sakura suddenly realized, and following Tomoyo's instructions, she slowly put her feet into the skates and tied the shoelaces with Tomoyo's help.

She stood up, holding onto a chair beside her, and tried to take a couple of steps. Her ice skates, with their blades, felt heavy.

Every step felt strange, like she was about to lose her balance; it was completely different from the roller skates she usually wore.

"It feels so strange... It's like my feet are tied up, and it feels so heavy to walk."

She muttered to herself and then carefully moved her feet.

Tomoyo quickly changed into her ice skates as well.

She stood up, but instead of leaving immediately, she tiptoed slightly and gracefully twirled in place.

The ice skates traced a shallow arc on the ground; the movements were light and fluid, showing no signs of having not skated in a long time.

"Tomoyo! You're amazing! Did you learn to ice skate before?" Sakura looked at her with admiration.

Tomoyo smiled and shook her head: "I haven't studied it specifically. I just came here once with my mother before and practiced the basic movements a little."

Ye Hui watched from the side, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Tomoyo-chan is truly a hidden all-rounder!

Whether it's designing clothes, taking photos, or ice skating, it seems like there's nothing she's not good at.

[Tomoyo Daidouji, the guardian deity, inadvertently reveals her hidden ice-controlling abilities to Sakura Kinomoto, a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Root! You keenly sense that she's demonstrating her power to you! She wants to show you that she's the most versatile support in the team!]

[You sneered inwardly. Mere ice control, and she's showing off like this? You decided to unleash your grandmaster-level ice control skills later, to show her what true overwhelming power is!]

"Sakura-chan, Ye Hui-kun, I'll go wait for you on the ice first. Take your time." Tomoyo said, gently pushing aside the railing next to her, and with a slight push of her ankle, she gracefully glided into the ice rink.

Her movements were steady, her gliding path was smooth, and she would occasionally turn slightly and wave to the two of them, like a butterfly dancing on the ice.

"Wow... Tomoyo is so beautiful..." Sakura leaned on the railing, looking at Tomoyo on the ice rink, her eyes sparkling, forgetting most of her nervousness.

Tomoyo skated to the center of the ice rink, stopped, and gave the two a thumbs-up.

"Alright, Sakura, stop looking, it's time for us to go on stage." Ye Hui patted Sakura, who was still in a daze, and bent down to tighten her knee pads. "Don't be afraid, I'll support you and make sure you don't fall."

"Huh? Oh... okay!" Sakura snapped out of her daze, and her face instantly showed a nervous expression again.

She gripped the railing tightly, her body ramrod straight, and carefully moved step by step toward the ice rink.

With each step, the ice skates gently glided across the ice, so cute it made you want to laugh.

As soon as she stepped off the railing and onto the ice, Sakura stumbled.

She quickly reached out and grabbed Ye Hui's arm, holding it tightly.

"Ye Huijun, you...you slow down, I feel like my legs aren't obeying my commands!"

Her skates were scrambling haphazardly across the ice, and her body swayed from side to side.

If Ye Hui hadn't been holding her arm firmly, she probably would have fallen at least ten times already.

"Relax a little, Sakura, don't be so stiff."

With a slightly helpless smile, Ye Hui gently patted the back of her hand. "Try bending your knees a little, lowering your center of gravity, and moving slowly like you normally would when walking. Don't stare at your feet, look ahead."

"I...I want to relax too, but it just won't listen!" Sakura pouted.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Ye Hui held her hand tightly, the warmth coming from the back of her hand. "I will always support you, we will practice slowly, and you will learn it soon."

Sakura looked up at Ye Hui's profile, which was very close to hers.

Sunlight streamed through the glass dome of the ice rink, casting a soft golden glow on his hair and cheeks. His focused gaze conveyed a reassuring strength.

Her heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason, and her initial nervousness seemed to calm down a bit.

Ye Huijun has a very straight nose, and the curve of her lips is also very beautiful...

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +15]

"Why are you looking at me? Watch where you're going, or you'll fall again."

Ye Hui turned his head and met Xiaoying's somewhat dazed dark green eyes.

Her pupils reflected her own image, and even the corners of her eyes were tinged with a faint red.

"Huh? I...I wasn't looking at you! I was looking at the ice in front of me!"

Caught red-handed, Sakura hurriedly looked away, her cheeks flushed red as if they were about to bleed.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

Looking at her adorable, clueless expression, Ye Hui couldn't help but smile slightly.

Sakura is really something; even her shyness is so straightforward, making her increasingly endearing.

"Alright, let's keep practicing and don't get distracted." Ye Hui took her hand and led her to glide slowly on the ice. "Try to put your weight on your right foot, and then gently push off the ground with your left foot to the side and back, using that force to glide forward. Remember to bend your knees slightly, don't straighten them too much."

Sakura obediently tried to perform the actions.

At first, my feet were a little unresponsive, my skates slipped on the ice, and my body wobbled.

But with Ye Hui's support, the balance was quickly stabilized.

"Yes, that's it. Lighter the pressure and make the movements gentler."

Ye Hui patiently instructed, "Swing your arms naturally, just like when you walk normally. This will help you maintain your balance. Don't keep looking down at your feet; look up and forward, and trust your instincts."

With Ye Hui's encouragement, Xiao Ying gradually figured out the trick.

The initially stiff body gradually relaxed, and the movements of the feet became smoother and smoother.

Although she still held tightly to Ye Hui's hand and dared not let go, she was at least able to keep up with Ye Hui's pace and glide on the ice with difficulty, no longer stumbling like she had at the beginning.

"I...I think I've got it! I can keep up with Ye Hui-jun's speed now!" Sakura looked up in surprise.

Ye Hui smiled and nodded, affirming, "Not bad, you've improved very quickly. With a few more practices, you'll find your balance and should be able to skate on your own."

"Really? I can really skate by myself?" Sakura's eyes sparkled.

"Of course, you're so smart and learn so quickly, you'll definitely have no problem." Ye Hui continued to encourage her, loosening his grip slightly so she could try to control the direction herself.

With Ye Hui's affirmation, Xiaoying's confidence grew even stronger.

She took a deep breath, tried to slowly release her left hand from Ye Hui's arm, and then slowly slid forward.

Although the movements were still a bit clumsy and the gliding path was crooked, it was like a child who had just learned to walk.

But she did manage to glide a short distance on the ice using her own strength.

"Look, look! Ye Hui! I can skate! I can really skate by myself!" Sakura turned around happily, wanting to share her joy with Ye Hui.

But as soon as she turned her head, her attention was instantly diverted from her feet, and her ice skates suddenly slipped, causing her to lose her balance and fall backward.

"Ah!" Sakura exclaimed, instinctively closing her eyes and waiting for the impact from the cold ice surface.

At this critical moment.

Ye Hui glided past like a gust of wind, reached out in time, supported Xiaoying's waist, and steadily pulled her back to his side.

"I told you to look ahead and not turn around, why don't you listen? That's not good!" Ye Hui shook his head helplessly.

"I...I didn't mean to, I was just so happy and wanted to tell you..." Xiaoying's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum. She lowered her head, not daring to look Ye Hui in the eye, and her cheeks flushed again.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +13]

On the other side, Li Xiaolang, who was practicing quietly in a corner of the ice rink, heard the noise and subconsciously looked over.

When I saw Ye Hui supporting Xiao Ying, the two of them were very close together.

His brows furrowed involuntarily, his feet stopped moving, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +19]

"Little Wolf, what are you looking at? Why aren't you practicing?" Li Meiling carefully slid over, holding onto the railing beside her.

She followed Li Xiaolang's gaze and saw Ye Hui and Xiaoying standing together. She immediately pursed her lips and muttered to herself.

"Hmph, what's so great about it? It's just that he can ice skate and has someone helping him!"

"Little Wolf, let's ignore them. We'll practice on our own, and we'll definitely skate better than them!" Li Meiling tugged at Li Xiaolang's sleeve. [Li Meiling's Mood Value +16]

Ye Hui felt a surge of joy at receiving double the gifts from the Li siblings.

Yes, today was another fruitful day.

He helped Sakura to her feet, then gently released his grip, maintaining a safe distance of an arm's length from her.

It can both catch her when she falls and give her enough space to practice.

"Alright, let's keep practicing and try to be able to glide on your own today."

"Hmm..." Sakura lowered her head, not daring to look into Ye Hui's eyes, her cheeks still flushed.

However, her progress was indeed rapid.

Before long, she was able to completely let go of Ye Hui's hand and no longer needed his protection. She was able to glide slowly on the ice on her own.

Although the movements were still a little stiff, they were already able to maintain their balance.

"Ye Hui-kun! Tomoyo-chan! Look! I can skate! I can really skate by myself!"

Sakura skated more and more smoothly, excitedly turning back to wave to Ye Hui and Tomoyo. She no longer fell, and her dark green eyes were filled with joy as she wanted to immediately share the joy of her success with her two best friends.

Tomoyo was gliding slowly on the ice not far away when she heard the sound. She stopped immediately, turned around and looked at Sakura, her purple eyes filled with a gentle smile. She raised her hand and replied, "Sakura, you're amazing! You're gliding more and more steadily now, that's great!" Sakura was even more proud to receive praise from her best friend.

On a whim, I decided to try a simple turning maneuver.

She took a deep breath, tried to rotate her ankle, and glided towards Tomoyo.

However, extreme joy brings sorrow.

She was distracted.

The ice skates under his feet went out of control instantly, and his body lurched backward.

"Waaaaah!" With a clear yet slightly aggrieved scream, Sakura fell onto the cold ice with a dull thud.

He was lying face down on the ice, spread out in a starfish shape, with his helmet askew to one side.

Ye Hui couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He had intended to reach out and steady her, but then he thought, "How can you learn to ice skate without falling?"
Ye Hui had told Xiao Ying before that if she fell down, he would be the first to laugh at her.

Now it seems he really is a good man who keeps his promises.

Ye Hui's shoulders shrugged slightly, and his deep but clear laughter reached Xiaoying's ears.

"Ye Huijun! You're so annoying!" Sakura lay on the ice, slowly raised her head, and glared angrily at the bad guy who couldn't stop laughing.

Her cheeks flushed a lovely pink with embarrassment and annoyance, her lips pouted slightly, and her eyes were a little red. Her aggrieved yet stubborn look was so adorable that it was impossible to look away.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +15]

"I...I didn't fall on purpose! The ice skates were too slippery!" she whispered, trying to defend herself.

"Yes, yes, you didn't do it on purpose. The ice was too slippery and it tripped our Sakura. It's not your fault."

Ye Hui suppressed his smile, calmly skated over to her side, bent down and reached out to pull up Xiao Ying, who was lying on the ice like a clumsy little penguin. He also helped her straighten her tilted helmet.

After Sakura regained her balance, she still pouted, turned her head away, and didn't want to talk to him. Her hands unconsciously clenched into small fists.

Tomoyo gracefully glided over, having already taken out a camera from her storage ring. The lens was pointed at Sakura's puffed-up face, and her voice was filled with laughter: "Sakura looked so cute when she fell just now. I've perfectly recorded it with the camera. We can make a short video and put it together with the footage from the amusement park."

"Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura's face turned even redder upon hearing this, her ears burning. "Why are you bullying me along with Ye Hui-kun?!"

Hmph! Tomoyo-chan has been led astray by Ye Hui-kun!

Damn the mouth!

She stomped her foot, the ice skates making a soft sound as they sliced ​​across the ice. She looked both angry and anxious, yet also charmingly naive.

This time, however, I didn't slip.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +17]

Ye Hui glanced at the distance out of the corner of his eye.

Sure enough, Li Xiaolang was standing there, having stopped practicing, looking at them with a very complicated expression, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly lost in thought.

Li Meiling, standing beside him, was carefully moving her feet while holding onto the railing, constantly complaining, "This awful weather, the ice is so slippery, it'll definitely hurt if I fall. I wish I hadn't come!"

"Okay, Sakura, don't be angry~" Ye Hui reached out and took Sakura's hand, comforting her, "Falling is the mother of success. How can you learn to ice skate without falling a few times? Look, you can now skate in a straight line by yourself. That's a huge improvement, much better than when you first started."

Sakura looked up at Ye Hui's earnest eyes, took a deep breath, and her gaze hardened again: "I understand! I will never fall again! And I will never give you another chance to laugh at me!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

After saying that, she let go of Ye Hui's hand, mustered her courage, and took another step to try gliding on her own.

Ye Hui shrugged.

This time, Sakura was exceptionally focused, her eyes fixed on the front, her knees slightly bent, her arms swinging naturally, and her gliding posture was indeed much more stable than before.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi followed closely behind her, maintaining a safe distance.

It won't disturb her practicing alone, and it can catch her in time when she is about to fall, protecting her.

On the ice rink, Sakura's figure was still a bit clumsy, but she carried a tenacious spirit that refused to give up.

[You watched as the Heavenly Spirit Root disciple, Kinomoto Sakura, gradually mastered the art of ice control under your guidance, and you were smugly overwhelmed! So this mere protagonist of the Heavenly Dao is nothing special!]

Not far away, Li Xiaolang watched as Xiaoying became more and more skilled under Ye Hui's guidance, and felt a pang of sadness.

He had to admit that Ye Hui was indeed a very good teacher.

He could make that sports idiot Kinomoto understand things with just a few words...

Okay, he's a sports prodigy, mastering ice skating skills in such a short time.

However, this doesn't mean anything!
Ice skating is just a kid's game, what's so difficult about it?
How could Li Xiaolang, as the heir of the Li family in Hong Kong, possibly be stumped by this kind of movement?
He just wasn't paying attention!

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +15]

"Little Wolf, where are you going?" Li Meiling asked, somewhat puzzled, as she looked at Li Xiaolang, who had suddenly stood up straight, while holding onto the railing.

"I'm going to practice." Li Xiaolang said coolly, without saying another word.

"Be careful, don't fall again. You've already fallen twice," Li Meiling kindly reminded her.

Li Xiaolang's lips twitched. He didn't reply, let go of the railing, took a deep breath, and glided towards the center of the ice rink.

Ye Hui had already noticed Li Xiaolang's gaze, and even if he hadn't, he was still bombarded with Li Xiaolang's endless emotional energy.

Looking at that arrogant little brat who was holding back his temper and wanted to get revenge on the ice.

Ye Hui's lips curled into a smile that seemed to indicate he was looking forward to a good show.

Come on, Li Xiaolang, let me see your performance!
really.

Just when Li Xiaolang thought he had mastered the technique and wanted to speed things up to show it off,

Suddenly my foot slipped!
The body loses balance.

Then, in a perfectly executed "tiger falling into the plains" style, he crashed solidly onto the ice.

It made a muffled "bang" sound!
tsk~

That sound was clearly painful.

You feel a surge of schadenfreude as you watch your genius disciple, Li Xiaolang, make a fool of himself! You see this as the perfect opportunity to undermine his resolve and instill awe in him!

Hey! This stupid system actually spoke his mind this time.

Just as Li Xiaolang was wincing in pain and trying to get up on his own, a gentle voice sounded beside him: "Are you alright?"

He looked up and saw Ms. Kanzuki Kaho smiling at him, holding a cup of warm water in her hand.

"You fell pretty hard just now. Would you like to sit in the rest area over there for a while, rub it in, and then continue practicing?" she said gently.

Li Xiaolang pursed his lips and lowered his head without saying a word.

He felt ashamed to be seen in such a disheveled state, especially by this teacher whose identity was unknown.

Just as he was feeling extremely uncomfortable and unsure how to respond, Ye Hui and the other two slid over.

"Mr. Mizuki! What are you doing here?" Sakura was pleasantly surprised to see Mizuki, and even her gliding speed increased.

“The other teacher in charge of leading the group had something come up today, so the school asked me to help lead the group. Luckily, I’m free today,” Mizuki Kaho explained with a smile, her gaze sweeping over the three of them before finally settling on Ye Hui. “How did your run go?”

"It's alright~" Sakura chuckled and scratched the back of her head.

"Ms. Mizuki, you're amazing at skating! I saw you gliding on the ice just now, so fast and steady!" Tomoyo exclaimed.

She had just noticed the other person on the ice rink; their posture was as perfect as a professional athlete's.

"Really? I only practiced a few times before, just for fun." Mizuki smiled modestly.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Xiaolang silently got up, didn't say goodbye to anyone, and skated towards the other side of the ice rink without looking back.

He didn't want to stay here any longer, listening to them discuss skating techniques, and he certainly didn't want Ye Hui and his group to see his embarrassing state again.

"Li Xiaolang... seems to have suddenly become very motivated." Sakura tilted her head, looking at Li Xiaolang's hurried departure, somewhat puzzled.

"Boys are always concerned about their image and don't want to admit defeat in front of others," Ye Hui explained with a smile, his eyes following Li Xiaolang's figure, already anticipating what was about to happen.

Sure enough, a few seconds later...

A loud "smack" was heard not far away.

Li Xiaolang lost his balance again and fell onto the ice in an even more embarrassing manner.

This time, even the helmet fell to the side.

This time, Ye Hui really couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

But realizing his mistake, he quickly covered it up with a cough.

But Sakura and Tomoyo, who were standing nearby, still caught it.

Sakura gave him a reproachful look: "Ye Huijun, you're making fun of others again!"

"I didn't," Ye Hui retorted without changing his expression. "I was choked by the cold wind from the ice rink, which is why I couldn't help coughing."

Tomoyo watched his serious expression and chuckled softly.

Ye Hui quickly changed the subject and looked at Xiaoying: "Alright, let's not worry about others. Let's continue practicing and try to get you to skate a complete dance on the ice this afternoon."

"Huh? Dancing?" Sakura quickly waved her hands, somewhat uncertain. "I... I can't do it! I've only just mastered the basic skating, how could I possibly dance on the ice?"

“Why not?” Ye Hui said confidently. “You have such good athletic ability and you learn things quickly. As long as you practice your footwork a little, you can definitely do it.”

Seeing her hesitation, Ye Hui smiled slightly and offered a tempting offer: "It's settled then. And if you can successfully skate a simple dance routine on the ice this afternoon, I'll grant you one request—any request, as long as I can do it, I'll grant it. How about it?"

"Really? Any request is fine?" Sakura blinked twice, then her eyes lit up.

"Of course, I keep my word." Ye Hui nodded and held out his hand. "Want to pinky swear?"

"Okay! It's a deal!" Sakura immediately reached out her hand and pinky-pinched with Ye Hui, then clenched her fist with fighting spirit. "I will definitely practice hard!"

She was willing to do anything to meet Ye Huijun's demands!

in the following time.

Sakura indeed threw herself into practice with unprecedented enthusiasm.

Not only did he diligently learn turning and changing direction techniques from Ye Hui, but he also proactively tried to string together several simple movements, making astonishing progress.

Before long, she was able to glide freely on the ice, and even glide out simple steps to the rhythm of the music.

Soon, it was lunchtime.

Mr. Terada blew his whistle and announced loudly, "Students, please pause your practice for now. You can go to the dining area for lunch. We will meet again at 1:30 PM to continue!"

"Let's go buy something to eat." Ye Hui slid towards the railing and unfastened his safety gear. "You guys must be hungry after skating all morning."

"Yay!" Upon hearing about food, Sakura immediately perked up and quickly followed, as if the fatigue from her practice had vanished instantly.

The three of them took off their ice skates, changed back into their own shoes, and headed towards the food and beverage area inside the rink.

The food court is bustling, with fast food restaurants selling hamburgers and fries, as well as stalls selling hot drinks and desserts.

Ye Hui and his friends chose a clean and tidy-looking fast food restaurant and lined up to order.

"Welcome! What would you like to order for the three of you?" the waiter greeted them warmly, handing them the menu.

Sakura took the menu, her eyes instantly locking onto the dessert section, and said without hesitation, "I'd like a hot cocoa and a chocolate donut! Thank you!"

Tomoyo glanced at the menu and said softly, "I'll just have a cup of hot milk, thank you."

The shop assistant turned to Ye Hui, waiting for him to order.

Ye Hui glanced at the menu, his gaze landing on the picture of hot milk. He then smiled, pointed at Zhi Shi, and said to the clerk, "I'd like a cup of hot milk too, just like her, thank you."

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll prepare it for you right away." The clerk noted down the order and turned to make the drinks and desserts.

While waiting for their food, Sakura asked Ye Hui curiously, "Ye Hui-kun, why did you order hot milk too? I thought you would order coffee or something more mature."

"Milk is nutritious, it can supplement calcium, and it can also help you grow taller," Ye Hui replied without changing his expression.

He just wanted to drink the same thing as Tomoyo-chan.

This is called the same drink, you know?

Within minutes, their food was ready.

Ye Hui was carrying two cups of hot milk and one cup of hot cocoa.

Sakura, holding a chocolate donut, and the three of them found a seat by the window.

Outside the window, students were still practicing on the ice rink. Sunlight streamed through the glass, falling on the tabletop, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

"Are we still practicing skating this afternoon?" Sakura asked expectantly, holding a hot cocoa and sipping it. The warm liquid slid down her throat, dispelling the chill of the ice rink.

"Of course." Ye Hui nodded, looking at the light in her eyes, and added with a smile, "Didn't you want to perform a complete dance on the ice and win my promise of not asking for anything? You can't give up halfway through!"

Sakura nodded vigorously, her grip on the cup tightening, and her voice firm: "Yes! I will definitely succeed! I'll practice a few more times this afternoon, and I'm sure I'll memorize the moves!"

As they were chatting, Ye Hui's gaze inadvertently swept over a corner not far away.

There was a huge heater there, blowing hot air outwards.

Li Meiling was squatting alone next to the radiator, curled up in a ball, looking pitiful.

Her cheeks were red from the cold, even the tip of her nose was red, and her lips were a little pale. She cupped her hands around her mouth and kept breathing into her palms, trying to draw some warmth.

And next to her, Li Xiaolang was in the same pose.

His usually straight back was bent over, his hands were in his down jacket pockets, and his head was slightly hunched over.

His former cool image has vanished, leaving only helplessness dominated by the cold, tinged with a reluctant embarrassment.

"It's Meiling and Li."

Sakura followed Ye Hui's gaze and looked over, saying in surprise, "Why are they squatting there? Aren't they going to buy something to eat?"

"Should we invite them over to have something to eat?" Sakura turned to look at Ye Hui and Tomoyo.

She knew that Li Meiling was a little awkward with her sometimes, and was worried that the other party would reject her.

"Of course," Ye Hui nodded with a smile. "Eating together will keep us warm, but we didn't order much. Let's see if they'll eat it."

Having received confirmation, Sakura, carrying her hot cocoa, quickly walked towards Li Meiling and the others: "Meiling, Li, what are you doing squatting here? Do you want to come with us to that table over there to eat your bento? We bought hot drinks and donuts too."

Li Meiling looked up and saw that it was Xiaoying. A strained expression appeared on her face, which was originally stiff from the cold, and she shook her head weakly.

"No...I'm not going..."

Her voice trembled slightly, "I feel like if I take one step away from this radiator, I'll be frozen solid in the next second. It's much warmer here."

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Sakura tilted her head, somewhat puzzled.

She was wearing a thick down jacket and had drunk hot cocoa, so she didn't feel that cold.

"Of course!" Li Meiling retorted excitedly, her voice rising several decibels. "The winters in your Japan are just too cold!"

(End of this chapter)