Lu Mingfei: What? They're all real!

"After all I've said, are you only willing to say one more word than Trash Bro?"

"Goodbye, Xiaofen. I'll forget you right away," Guderian said coldly, severing ties with her.

"Even their names are going to be erased?!"

The two girls were so indifferent that they didn't even want to respond.

Fingel blinked with a look of utter despair, but then suddenly changed his expression, grinning as he grabbed Lu Mingfei's hand and said, "You Chinese people also say that it's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death. Anyway, now that all the S-ranks are my junior brothers, I can just not eat the grass near my nest. When he goes out with the title of S-rank senior brother, he can still fool a few girls. Anyway, it's much better than it is now."

For the first time, Lu Mingfei witnessed someone who could rival him in the "shamelessness" category.

Fortunately, the sound of the train whistle on the platform interrupted Fingel's voice. Guderian changed his indifferent expression and gently and kindly called Lu Mingfei to get on the train.

Fingel instantly transformed into the Imperial Guard clearing the way, holding a ticket, his face full of arrogance, shouting that an S-class train had arrived and that everyone should get out of the way.

He has already begun to put his words into practice.

Guderian followed behind, covering his face, trying to stop Fingel's embarrassing behavior.

Lu Mingfei finally got a little space. He moved closer to the platinum blonde girl, covered his mouth, and whispered the name Renata like a secret code.

But the petite girl didn't react at all.

Undeterred, Lu Mingfei read the name aloud again, though Russian is difficult to pronounce and requires a trilled "r". It took Lu Mingfei a lot of effort to finally say the long string of names: Renata Yevgeny Chicherin.

But the girl still didn't react.

At this moment, Fingel suddenly turned around and shouted for Lu Mingfei to come up and check his ticket to prove his identity, interrupting his conversation with the girl.

Lu Mingfei reluctantly took out his train ticket and walked forward, but before he left, he turned back for one last look, unwilling to give up.

The girl, who had appeared like an iceberg, suddenly disappeared.

He saw the girl's porcelain doll-like clean and beautiful face contorted with sadness, as if her soul's deepest sorrow had been touched, and she was about to burst into tears.

But the expression only lasted for a moment before disappearing from the girl's face like the wind.

Chapter 46 Let Senior Brother Set an Example for You

Lu Mingfei had a vague aversion to taking the train, as if he had made a promise to "retire from this business after finishing this job".

"Bro, don't harass girls like that. Even if you're an S-rank, you can't ignore how you approach them." Fingel, having changed into new clothes, kept nagging in Lu Mingfei's ear.

The interior of the train was elegantly decorated and the way it operated was quite old-fashioned. The first thing to do upon boarding was to change clothes. Lu Mingfei inexplicably thought of some bathhouses that he had heard of, which seemed to follow the same procedure.

He held up the uniform to himself, completely ignoring what Garbage Bro was saying. He was currently trying to figure out what was going on with the expression on Renata's face—or rather, the girl now known as "Zero."

But Fingel wasn't about to let the words fall flat. He started thinking to himself, "Don't be shy. I'm doing this for your own good. Think about it, although the girl you're with is nice, this icy girl behind you is also great. Honestly, choosing either one seems like a regret~"

You even got selected for me... Lu Mingfei raised his eyes, his lips twitching.

“I think you should go all out on Xia Shimei. She seems like a perfect match for you. Did you two know each other before? I know, you Chinese call it childhood sweethearts, right?” Fingel exclaimed incessantly. “My goodness, Brother S, are you some kind of male protagonist in a dating sim? You have so many buffs! A sudden love from the sky versus a childhood sweetheart!”

"Trash Bro, can you please make things quiet..." This was the first time Lu Mingfei had encountered someone who talked even more than him, and he felt utterly defeated.

And they completely confused who the childhood sweetheart was and who the newcomer was!

"I'm really doing this for your own good!" Fingel exclaimed. "The way you tried to flirt with that girl by whispering in her ear was so low-class. People will hate you for it. I'll show you how later, so you'll see."

Lu Mingfei couldn't resist this onslaught, so he picked up his clothes and left the room ahead of time. He ran into Xia Mi, who had just changed her clothes. The girl puffed out her cheeks smugly and swayed her body as if showing off her beauty, eagerly waiting for him to say something.

"It's great." Lu Mingfei felt the air had become fresher. He nodded. "It suits you well, much better than your high school uniform."

"Hehe~"

Every girl likes to be praised for her beauty, but Xia Mi's reaction was clearly a bit too cheerful, as if Lu Mingfei's words had some special meaning. She was in a great mood today, her fingers gripping her collar, humming a tune, shaking her head, and her long hair swinging back and forth.

Ling also happened to come out of the changing room and witnessed this scene. Lu Mingfei vaguely felt that a strange emotion suddenly surged on her expressionless face, like a flame burning in an iceberg. But the expression was fleeting, and in the blink of an eye, her face was blank again.

The air seemed a bit colder, perhaps because the air conditioning was turned down.

Guderian beckoned to his students from his seat. Lu Mingfei was the first to step forward and squeeze into the window seat opposite Guderian.

The scenery here is quite nice.

Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly heard a loud commotion beside him. It seemed that two girls had simultaneously targeted the spot next to him and had squeezed together.

As Xia Mi was about to sit down, she and Ling's shoulders bumped together at the same moment. Xia Mi didn't really have any particular attachment to the girl, but this girl she was meeting for the first time seemed unexpectedly fierce. Her small body burst out with great strength, and she stubbornly pushed against Xia Mi, trying to take the seat and showing no intention of giving in.

This completely ignited the girl's competitive spirit. Not to be outdone, she also adopted a fighting stance, pushing against Miss Zero, her shoulders raised high, even squeezing into Zero's face. The two girls argued silently, ultimately winning with a nimble, downward bend. She landed nimbly next to Lu Mingfei, then raised an eyebrow in a show of triumph—

Wait a minute, wouldn't this make it seem like she really wants to sit in this seat, next to this guy?

Xia Mi's face suddenly turned red.

Zero stood quietly in her spot, gazing silently. Finally accepting the reality, she walked dejectedly to the opposite seat. Her face was expressionless, but anyone could feel a sense of loss spreading through her.

Aside from Guderian, a lifelong bachelor who knew absolutely nothing about life.

He chuckled and shrank back a bit, giving Zero more space.

Fingel arrived next to Zero with a smile and politely asked if he could also have some space. He winked at Lu Mingfei, indicating that he was watching his performance.

Zero didn't say a word, but stared at Fingel with an absolute zero gaze. Fingel received a warning from his biological instincts and couldn't help but shiver. He chuckled and found a place to squat a little further away. He quickly turned to Lu Mingfei and gave him a tearful look, implying that Lu Mingfei should give up on this difficult target.

But at this very moment, the clueless Guderian started a team-building activity for his students. He suggested that everyone shake hands and introduce themselves first, and then begin the orientation session.

Fingel almost felt sorry for Lu Mingfei. He understood this kind of fierce girl. She might even dislike someone else's seat, let alone shake hands... Guderian, that old bachelor, must have lost his mind.

No one responded. Lu Mingfei huddled in the corner like a chick. There was also a subtle atmosphere of antagonism between the two girls. Guderian's words fell to the ground, making him feel a little awkward. So he leaned forward and took Lu Mingfei's hand, advising the boy to be a little more outgoing and introduce himself to Zero first.

Fingel covered his face in fear of the impending tragedy.

Zero's aura suddenly intensified, far exceeding Fingel's expectations. Her movements were so fast that no one could see them clearly. Just as Guderian's hand left, she, like a crab, firmly clamped down on Lu Mingfei's palm. Although her face was expressionless, everyone felt a joyful atmosphere, and the chilling sensation vanished in an instant.

Fingel was stunned. He saw that Lu Mingfei was clearly trying to pull his hand back, but Miss Zero didn't give him the chance at all. Moreover, her hand was trembling slightly, as if she was trying to take advantage of Lu Mingfei.

Wait, is this guy a succubus?!

Fingel quietly moved a little further away. He dared not tease him any longer. This guy seemed to really be the male protagonist of some kind of dating sim. This kind of character could probably even bewitch men. He felt he should be careful...

At this moment, his paparazzi spirit suddenly ignited, overriding all other thoughts. He realized that the "romantic entanglements of S-class freshmen" was a news story that could dominate the headlines. He then moved to the other side of the seat, quietly took out the camera he always carried with him, and began to adjust the lens.

Lu Mingfei was also anxious. He had a polite smile on his face and tried countless times to pull his hand back, but he felt like he was being clamped in a vise and couldn't break free no matter what he did.

Not only that, the girl in front of him was still wriggling her palm, reluctant to let go, as if it had been many years before she finally grasped the palm she had regretfully let go of at some point.

But she clearly didn't react to that name at all just now... Lu Mingfei couldn't understand what she was thinking.

Chapter 47 She deserves a medal weighing a ton.

Renata had long been used to the name "Zero," and often she would even forget that she had another name.

Renata was the name her parents gave her, but they didn't love her. They sold her for a little money, like selling a rabbit or a useless household item. She didn't like the name.

But she especially liked it when someone called her that. Whatever it was, even if it was a name that reminded her of her sad past, she would still like it.

She once thought she would never see that person again, the one who had sworn to her never to betray her. She stood in the snow, waiting foolishly, but he never came back. It took her many years to accept it all.

Until her boss found her and told her a lot, including his plans, and assured her that she would see the person she longed for again, she didn't really have much hope. But she couldn't give up on the idea, she couldn't give up on the hope of seeing that person again.

So she waited and waited, for a very long time, until finally she received the boss's instruction. The boss waved his hand and said it was time. She almost burst into tears after many years—she really hadn't cried for many years.

But the boss also said that he had forgotten everything, that he wouldn't remember her, and that she couldn't mention those past things, as it wouldn't be good for him. Ling thought, this is truly an unpleasant story; she waited so long, only to receive this ending.

Even so, it's still much better than her just staring blankly at her memories. At least she can still see what he looks like, which is better than nothing.

But just before she was about to leave, something unexpected happened. It seemed that the boss had been affected by something, and his ability to interfere with reality was impaired. Before she could even think about why, the boss told her that a clueless girl had brought back the person she had been longing for.

Zero had no idea what was going on or what was wrong with her boss, but her mind was in complete turmoil. She couldn't believe it was real, and she couldn't calm down for several days.

She carefully controlled her travel time across the ocean, hoping to see him as soon as possible.

She did see him. Although he had changed quite a bit, he was even cuter in her eyes. He was more like the kind of person she liked. She preferred the little seal who would blink pitifully and try to make her happy... Zero had long been used to showing her emotionless side, and she couldn't take off the mask anymore, but now she couldn't help but make her steps even more cheerful.

The only drawback was that the girl standing next to him was a bit too conspicuous, and the distance and boundaries between them were somewhat unpleasant.

As she was thinking this, she suddenly saw him lean in and whisper the name in her ear like an underground party member making a rendezvous. For a moment, she almost fainted, but she had already been reformed and couldn't faint.

Moreover, she still remembered her boss's words, saying it was best not to mention too much about the past to him, as it wouldn't be good for him. She blinked expressionlessly, pretending she hadn't heard anything, and then she received a second contact message from him—he whispered her former full name in her ear.

The girl couldn't hold back any longer. She was thankful that the slovenly guy had called him away in time; otherwise, she really didn't know if she would have been able to control herself. After being modified, Zero could control every muscle in her body, but she couldn't control her heart.

She recalled the tragic past that the name represented, but she also remembered the time when she still had that name, and all the things she and he had gone through...

Taking advantage of his absence, she wore the bitterness of the past years and the suffering before it on her face. She tried her best to purse her lips and keep quiet, but she did not expect him to care about her so much. He still turned around and looked at her. Her pitiful appearance was imprinted in his eyes again after so many years.

The thought of "ignoring everything and rushing into his arms" flashed through the girl's mind. She was no longer a little girl; she was no longer young. She longed to be held tightly in his arms. In a few years, she might even become an old aunt.

However, her rationality kicked in, and he turned away, stopping everything. Zero didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing, but after venting her sadness, she only felt happy.

She even changed her clothes with a light heart. She thought the clothes were very nice and would look good on her. Although she was not young anymore, she was still an innocent girl who would be happy to look good in front of the person she liked.

But then she saw that annoying girl posing seductively. She didn't know who this girl was. The boss only told her to be careful of her, without giving any other specific details—of course, the boss was no longer able to arrange things or say anything in detail.

Ling thought that her boss had probably given her a warning, telling her to be careful of this annoying guy who wanted to steal her away.

Then, when she was fighting for a seat, she realized this even more deeply. This guy must have ulterior motives. Not only did he shamelessly grab the seat, but he also had such a smug expression.

If it were the situation where her boss told her that she could only protect him like an invisible guardian, then Ling felt she could tolerate it. But now the situation is different. He clearly remembers her and their past moments. How can she sit idly by?

Zero made a decisive judgment: now that the boss could no longer give any effective instructions, she had to take control of everything herself... and her first and clearest judgment was that she had to be wary of this annoying girl. She couldn't let the person she trusted be bewitched... She wasn't acting out of selfishness; the boss had indeed said that!

Despite this, Zero still couldn't forget the fact that her rightful place had been taken away. She scanned the girl from head to toe, comparing their strengths in every aspect, and she felt that she definitely had the upper hand!

She wasn't acting out of selfishness; she was simply taking the mission seriously.

Just then, Guderian made a perfectly timed statement, instructing them to shake hands and introduce themselves. Zero thought this was absolutely right; she was now in the same sect as him, so shaking hands was only natural! This was the right thing to do!

Ling felt his warmth intensely, savoring it all. She couldn't believe it was real, but the tangible sensations proved it. She was so happy!

She felt she absolutely had to give a one-ton medal to the girl the boss mentioned who "bullied Lu Mingfei and bumped his head"!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Even Guderian, who had been single his whole life, felt that this was a bit too much. He had never seen a handshake last this long. This ice sculpture-like girl seemed to have lost her soul as soon as she held Mingfei's hand, and had been in a daze for almost ten minutes.

“Let’s skip this step…” Guderian said. “It would be better to do the orientation first.”

Even he could sense that Zero was scrutinizing Xia Mi sitting opposite him with murderous intent; he didn't think the two of them would shake hands and exchange pleasantries...

Chapter 48 You have four grammatical errors

“Unlike any other school you’ve heard of before, our college has rather specialized programs,” Guderian said.

"Mm." Lu Mingfei nodded.

"You're very calm, that's a good thing."

Guderian nodded in approval, then turned to look at the girl beside him. Her face was covered in frost that could freeze a person to death, and she was also calm to the point of being icy. These were all good signs... He nodded again, relieved that he would soon be free of the assistant professorship.

He took out the confidentiality agreement he had been carrying with him for a long time and handed it to Lu Mingfei and Ling. The girl who was excluded had already gone through these procedures, so she was now a complete outsider.

Once the two names were finally signed on the paper, Guderian took a deep breath, paused for a moment, and then suddenly became incredibly confident, closing his eyes as he began his speech.

“Everyone in this world has their own role, and students in all educational institutions have their own specific research subjects, perhaps literature, perhaps natural philosophy, or perhaps engineering and medicine. But among all schools, Kassel is certainly the most special one. Our research subject is dragons, those dragons that can spread their wings and cover the sky, soaring freely between heaven and earth.”

Guderian's words drifted to the ground, and then the small space fell silent. He nodded, satisfied with his own remarks, thinking that Mingfei would be very surprised.

He opened his eyes.

"Hmm." Lu Mingfei nodded in response, but he didn't seem to find it strange at all.

"Aren't you surprised?" Guderian was surprised.

“Not at all,” Lu Mingfei said honestly.

"Could it be that Xia Mi and you had already discussed these things beforehand? Strictly speaking, this is a leak, which is against regulations." Guderian felt that this must be the reason; Lu Mingfei's reaction was, no matter how you looked at it, a little too calm.

"I would never do that!" Xia Mi retorted. "The penalty for breach of contract is ridiculously expensive, why would I do something like that?"

"Then why..." Guderian seemed disappointed that he hadn't been able to put on a show in front of his students.

“Professor, didn’t I already say this during the interview? I can see it.” Lu Mingfei waved his index and middle fingers in front of his eyes. “I’ve seen it before.”

He wasn't surprised at all; on the contrary, he felt it was perfectly natural. He had seen all of this from the very beginning. Dragons were everywhere in his memory. Sometimes he would wonder why he sometimes had the perspective of a reptile. He thought, maybe he himself was a dragon.

How wonderful! So this is where dragons dwell; he has found his kind.

“Alright, I forgot that you’re a genius, Mingfei.” Guderian sighed dejectedly, then said as if he were doing a task, “We will study all sorts of courses, just to complete the great task of slaying the dragon.”

"What?! Slaying a dragon?!" Lu Mingfei almost jumped up from his seat.