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"In the Year of the Horse, Opera, you should prepare for the challenge according to your own ideas and judgment, and think of the corresponding running methods."

"I... am like the emperor's trainer, unable to help myself with my responsibilities at all. On the contrary, I need to learn from responsibilities."

"Perhaps a senior trainer position would be more suitable for you..."

The trainer in Wada chose to let go completely.

However, the opera troupe did not agree with her words. Instead, it extended its hand like a gentleman and smiled slightly.

"Don't walk behind me, because I might not be able to lead the way."

"Don't walk in front of me, because I might not follow."

"Please walk beside me and be my friend."

Wada, who was clearly older and taller than Good Opera and should have been looking after her as a senior or mentor, was completely taken aback.

Then she realized what was happening, and with a touched and indescribable smile, she grasped Good Opera's hand with a slight tremor in her forehead.

"It is my honor."

That's it.

The tale of the last great king of the century is about to turn a new page.

But before that—there's the final Arima anniversary of the classic year.

Dusk has passed.

The snow-white girl finally stopped. She was slightly out of breath, and her long, snow-white hair fell freely, smooth and shimmering like satin.

The training ground that was exclusively for her had its night lights on, allowing Xiao Bai Zhui Xue to train for a little longer in the dim environment.

Now, she's going to the cafeteria to eat and replenish her energy to recover.

Extremely hungry!

"Phew... As expected, if I eat more at noon, the afternoon training can be extended by at least half an hour."

"That's a really good skill."

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue did not give any praise to [(the big stomach of the passive little hat)].

No wonder he's a super competitive eater!

……

Immediately, Xiao Bai Zhui Xue picked up her phone and closed the training ground door.

Before long, she skillfully stepped into the cafeteria.

As soon as she stepped inside, the middle-aged woman serving food in the cafeteria immediately rolled up her sleeves, as if she were a warrior preparing to face a powerful opponent, ready for battle.

It's like encountering Gojo Satoru, who has two faces!

"They've arrived!"

"We will win!"

……

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue packed up all the leftover food from the cafeteria; it wasn't much, just a dozen or so plates piled up on her table.

Then, she began to eat heartily.

"What a formidable opponent. Perhaps I'll forget about you tonight."

Empty everything so that the cafeteria staff can go home together!

Looking at the white-haired girl who could eat so much, who looked rather petite and was noticeably half a head shorter than the 167cm tall Xiao Li Mao, the cafeteria aunt crossed her arms and looked slightly surprised.

She also paid some attention to this popular white-haired girl who was always the focus of attention from the other racehorse girls in the cafeteria.

I know that Xiao Bai Zhui Xue only ate a few bowls of rice before.

But now, she has shown that she can eat more than ten or twenty bowls of food at will, just like a competitive eater!

"This appetite is already reminiscent of Little Lima and Special Week."

"I've never been able to eat this much before, this is such a breakthrough..."

"Could it be that she's not actually a precocious racehorse girl, and her body is still growing, which is why she's eating more?"

It was actually the cafeteria aunt who first noticed Xiaobai Zhuixue's unusual behavior and boldly made a guess.

The method of judgment is wrong.

But the result was correct.

Nevertheless, I dare not conclude that she is a "late bloomer," but I feel that Xiaobai Zhuixue may still have some room to grow.

"Looks like I'll have to prepare more food from now on."

"No matter what kind of 'little devil' or 'special second generation,' don't underestimate the Central Dining Hall! Bring it on!"

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night.

After returning to my single dormitory room.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue prepared to take off her clothes and go take a shower.

"Phew...it's almost the end of the year."

"December, the year is coming to an end."

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue turned her head and looked out the window at the cold wind, which was even colder than it had been a month or two ago.

It's getting cold, so you should wear something thicker tonight.

But the next moment, Xiao Bai Zhui Xue scratched her cheek and noticed a slightly awkward situation.

Last year, I did bring quite a few clothes, including those for winter.

But a year has passed, and I've grown a bit taller.

Are you going to make time to buy some new clothes?

Just as I was thinking this, my phone rang with a text message notification from my pocket.

Xiao Bai's thoughts were immediately interrupted as he looked at his phone screen.

One [Aunt Penny]

A text message from Aunt Penny?

After a moment of surprise, Xiao Bai Zhui Xue immediately clicked on it.

[Aunt Penny: Christmas is coming, Little Snow Chaser.]

[Aunt Penny: Big Red and I have prepared the Christmas gifts for you and are ready to send them over.]

what?

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue subconsciously blinked.

My heart is set on the Arima Memorial.

Christmas... she'd almost forgotten about it.

"A gift?"

We should prepare gifts for Aunt Penny and Big Red.

What should I give as a gift?

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154. The most crimson gift will not be given during a solar eclipse.

What should we choose as Christmas gifts for Aunt Penny and Big Red?

This is a difficult problem.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue has always been a person who doesn't have much of a sense of ritual.

After all, to some extent, she could be considered a "slave of three surnames".

From being a time traveler from China at the beginning, to being raised as an American racehorse girl, and finally debuting in Japan and achieving an undefeated triple crown...

If it were really about rituals, then Xiaobai Zhuixue would be too busy to keep up with all the festivals.

Therefore, the lazy white pony showed little interest in these holidays.

But if Aunt Penny and Big Red both care about Christmas and want to give her gifts, then she has no choice but to reciprocate.

"The gift for Aunt Penny... that's quite simple."

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue had already thought of this.

These are trophies and ribbons from some of one's important matches, symbols of victory and glory, which can be sent back to one's hometown.

In reality, truly prestigious families would display an entire wall in their living room or a custom-built exhibition hall, showcasing the trophies and other prizes won by their racehorses.

That's the real way for racehorse girls from prestigious families to "show off their wealth".

Just like the Mejiro family, they can display more than a dozen G-series championship trophies alone.

Mejiro Dober alone has four or five wins, while Mejiro McQueen has three or four, in addition to other GI champions like Mejiro Ryan and Mejiro Titan. They truly deserve to be called Japan's top racehorses.

Prestigious.

The family that Xiao Bai Zhui Xue and Da Hong belong to, which is an unknown third-tier family, doesn't have many trophies.

Currently, all the trophies are won by that guy Da Hong.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue, on the other hand, is due to her active duty status.

She is so popular that she is frequently interviewed, participates in the filming of promotional videos, and may even be featured in documentaries in the future, like the little saffron hat and the Rudolf symbol.

Therefore, the trophies, ribbons, and even horseshoes associated with the Triple Crown are indispensable.

After all, the classic triple crown is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, possessing absolute irreplaceability.

It would be more appropriate to bring her back to the United States only after her career has completely ended; it's too early to do so now.

"Simply giving Aunt Penny some GII or GII-level trophy isn't impressive enough."

"Then it will be displayed alongside a bunch of bright red GI trophies..."

Just imagining this scene makes even the white-haired girl feel a little embarrassed and ashamed.

However, her only GI tournament wins were those three classic triple crown matches.

So—why not just win the fourth game?

"By the way, the Arima Anniversary is around the 20th, and Christmas is a few days later."

There's a several-day time difference, which is plenty of time to send it back.

The only remaining question is... whether they can win the Arima Memorial!

This trophy is definitely heavy enough.

Although the opponents are "old, weak, sick and disabled", this competition is recognized as the most important All-Star battle of the year in Japan, a battlefield where stars gather.

For Japan, this is the absolute pinnacle of the GI (Gross Racecourse). Anyone who wins the Arima Memorial Championship will be considered one of the strongest female racehorses.

Among all the prestigious clubs in the United States, you can't find any other club with an exhibition hall that can display such a "Arima Memorial Championship Trophy".

As for its gold content... it's hard to say.

But in terms of scarcity, it's enough.

"Yes, I've thought about Aunt Penny's gift."

"We're still missing the big red one. What gift should we give this guy?"

"I can't just give myself away, can I?"

After thinking it over, Xiao Bai Zhui Xue suddenly looked up and got the answer.

That guy is very greedy and has a rather serious personality. If you give him a gift and just give him a perfunctory one, he won't accept it.

Hmm, that would be a bit troublesome.

When I return to my hometown in the future, I'm afraid I'll be held accountable by Da Hong for every single year.