Lu Mingfei: What? They're all real!

"It's nothing, I just didn't expect it to turn out like this," Lu Mingfei said quietly.

"Then turn around. Don't look at me like that, as if you're going to convict me." Xia Mi smiled ingratiatingly, revealing her sharp canine teeth.

Lu Mingfei continued to gaze at her, feeling a complex mix of emotions within him. The hatred he had buried deep inside seemed to be surging up again, but looking at the girl's cheeky smile, he felt... as if he didn't hate her that much after all...

He didn't know what he should be thinking. If he knew what was going on, he would definitely have made a decision, but he couldn't remember. All he felt was a rootless hatred and the image of the girl sitting shoulder to shoulder with him on the high platform, the afterglow of the setting sun bathing her face...

He couldn't tell which weighed more in his heart—to be precise, he didn't know which was heavier, these memories or the emotions welling up from the depths of his soul, or his life as Lu Mingfei.

"Lu Mingfei." Guderian deliberately called him by his full name to show that he was impartial. This was a good opportunity to score points; he felt that his good student might have some thoughts on the matter.

Guderian asked, "You seem to want to say something?"

The name brought Lu Mingfei's attention back. He shook his head slightly, his eyes instantly becoming clear.

“I…” He paused for a moment, “I’m just shocked. I never imagined that these four ‘monarchs’ would choose to betray the emperor. My God, it sounds so sad, like all our efforts have been in vain…”

Lu Mingfei's words left Guderian dumbfounded, and Xia Mi felt like she was about to laugh out loud in anger. This guy really knows how to talk nonsense!

“A very, very novel viewpoint.” Guderian managed to recover, “but this consideration is indeed a novel direction, very good, I'll give you extra points.”

Guderian then didn't linger on the sensitive topic for another second and quickly resumed his lecture.

"What? You look like you're going to eat me alive. Didn't you know that before?" Xia Mi leaned closer again, her heart pounding.

"I know, of course I know," Lu Mingfei said, though his words didn't reflect his true feelings.

"You don't know anything, you're just standing there dumbfounded." The girl saw through his nonsense at a glance and directly pushed his face.

This time, Lu Mingfei was no longer like a statue; he was easily moved, and the chilling aura was gone.

Xia Mi breathed a heavy sigh of relief, then suddenly felt a surge of joy—he didn't know those things, and now that he did, he didn't overreact, which was fantastic!

She was terrified that this mysterious fellow human beside her had been born into the world because of the Supreme Being's desire for "revenge." That would cause her immense pain. Although their time together hadn't been long, honestly, she couldn't bear to fight him.

No, no! That's not how it works!

The girl internally revised her true thoughts—she simply didn't want to betray him before her plan succeeded and before she could reach the supreme throne through him; it wasn't mixed with any other feelings, it was just part of the plan!

It's because you're so close to him! How can you find opportunities if you don't devote yourself wholeheartedly and gain his complete trust?

She nodded, satisfied with her perfect explanation.

……

"It is generally believed that the four monarchs were directly descended from the Black King," Guderian said from the podium.

"Huh?" Lu Mingfei almost jumped up from his seat.

Reproduction?

Lu Mingfei couldn't believe this. In his memory, even the character of "wife" didn't have any explicit scenes. How could it fast-forward to "reproduction"? What about the process?

Well, he actually felt that this was completely wrong, and based on his instincts and intuition, he swore that he had no "offspring" in the human sense.

"Although most dragons reproduce through mating, the first generation is special. They were directly propagated by the Black King Nidhogg, representing the four elements of earth, wind, water, and fire." Guderian ignored the strange noises and continued teaching.

Lu Mingfei was incredulous. He turned his gaze back to the girl beside him. He was truly going crazy.

How come the pretty girl sitting next to me has turned into my daughter? Is this right?

He felt this statement was incorrect; his intuition and subconscious were both rejecting it.

"Procreation, humph!" Xia Mi seemed to disdain this statement as well. She pouted, as if she wanted to say something but then noticed the gazes directed at her, and seemed unable to suppress her urge to gossip with the people around her.

After enduring it for a while, she finally leaned close to his ear and said, "Humans always like to measure the world by themselves, trying to fit everything into their own image. They're so arrogant!"

"so?"

"You don't know? Okay, it's normal that you don't even know that... In essence, it's not that the four monarchs represent the four elements, but that the four monarchs were created from the four elements. You've heard the story of Nuwa creating humans, right? At most, she just bestowed her own image upon her creator. No one would think that someone is a father, so don't think that way either."

Xia Mi paused for a moment, then revealed her true intentions: "Although I don't know your situation, you can't treat me as your older sister no matter what, and I will never accept you as my younger brother."

This is also her honest opinion.

As for blood ties—there are no blood ties to speak of; and as for feelings…among brothers and sisters, everyone will only acknowledge their own twins, and feelings for other monarchs are not nonexistent, but can only be said to be slightly stronger than those for enemies.

Apart from that weirdo Odin, no one really considers themselves the child or prince of the supreme being; at most, they just have a "looking up to the gods" mentality... Even a certain good-for-nothing compared himself to a pet, a perfect loyal dog whose only concern was getting his head patted. In the end, he was chopped into eight pieces with seven cuts, and his fate was unknown, which was entirely deserved.

As she pondered the past, she gently raised her chin, signaling to Lu Mingfei whether he understood.

"Yes!" Lu Mingfei nodded vigorously, he had a lot on his mind too.

Thank goodness that's the case!

He was truly grateful! If his memory of "creating everything" was true, and if all those created were considered his children, wouldn't his beloved wife also be considered his child?

Ethical jokes are unacceptable! He has no intention of changing his surname to Qiuyue.

Lu Mingfei felt that Xia's statement was completely correct. How could the Creator and the Creator be related as parent and child? That was utter nonsense.

Human understanding is still too shallow... He muttered to himself, and then, as if possessed, glanced at the girl's face beside him.

……

The two huddled in a corner of the classroom, whispering to each other, sometimes looking at each other and sometimes sighing. Because their voices were so soft, they were practically talking right next to each other's ears. This reminded Ling of an idiom she had learned a long time ago—"whispering in each other's ears."

She tried desperately to hear what they were saying, but all she could hear were words like "older sister" and "younger brother." It sounded like some couples playing a prank!

Zero wanted to use some of her hearing abilities, but that would undoubtedly be too noisy.

But she wanted to use external factors to thoroughly investigate this mysterious woman who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Why are they chatting so enthusiastically...? She's getting really anxious.

Chapter 67 This excuse is utterly lame.

Lu Mingfei tucked the textbook on the table into his coat and, taking advantage of the girls on either side not paying attention, quickly walked out. There was a commotion at the door, and the corridor was crowded with people.

He had previously complained about this kind of corridor when he watched Spider-Man, saying that the space utilization rate was outrageously low.

More importantly, the scene always gives you the feeling that a quarterback in a baseball uniform might suddenly appear, turn around, and slam you against a metal cabinet, spewing a bunch of trash talk, while the quarterback's cheerleader girlfriend with blonde wavy hair stands behind him, striking poses and adding to the trash talk.

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but shiver and quickened his pace. He needed to save time and didn't want to become the target of the fourth guard captain.

But what people fear most is what they are most likely to encounter. There was no tall and strong captain, but a brightly dressed red-haired girl grabbed Lu Mingfei's arm.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't pull me like that!" Lu Mingfei yelled, trying to shake off the girl's hand.

"Wait, wait! I've been waiting for you outside for the whole class period. Can't you even give me a little bit of time?" Chen Motong wouldn't let go. She held onto Lu Mingfei's arm tightly. "I have something to tell you. It'll be quick."

"Okay, okay, can you let go of my hand first? This is improper." Lu Mingfei was not just being polite.

"it is good……"

The girl responded, loosening her grip slightly, but still keeping her hands half-closed in the original position.

Lu Mingfei suddenly shuddered, lowered his center of gravity, and planned to immediately change direction to get past her, but he didn't expect the girl to react so quickly, blocking his way and grabbing his arm again.

"Didn't we agree to let go of each other's hands?"

"Who told you to break your promise?"

Lu Mingfei smiled helplessly. He admitted defeat and could only move closer to the side of the road, raising his other hand to express his surrender.

"That's right, I'm not going to eat you, so why do you always avoid me?"

Chen Motong was finally able to speak in a calm tone. She even felt a sense of novelty, as if she had never been able to communicate properly with the boy in front of her before.

“I’m afraid other people will eat me up…” Lu Mingfei mumbled in complaint, then reiterated that he was very busy. “Just say what you have to say as soon as possible. I have to catch the CC1000. A friend is looking for me, and I have to go catch my train.”

"Then we can catch the train first, and we can chat on the way." It was rare for Chen Motong to be so accommodating.

Lu Mingfei glanced at her furtively, thinking to himself, "Being harassed by you in public outside the classroom is bad enough. If we get photographed by paparazzi getting into a car together on our way to Chicago, who knows what kind of rumors will spread? Girl, don't you have any concept of avoiding suspicion at all?"

"No need, I'm afraid people will misunderstand." He quickly waved his hand.

"Oh, right, right." Chen Motong belatedly realized that she had done something inappropriate. She nodded and agreed with Lu Mingfei's concerns. "That's true. Junior Sister Xia is indeed a... straightforward girl. We should be more careful."

You've completely gone off track...

"Let's get straight to the point. No need for thanks, and forget about inviting me to join the student council or anything like that." Lu Mingfei got straight to the point, figuring that these were probably the only reasons the girl had contacted him.

Chen Motong's words caught in her throat. She really wanted to thank her, and she had been holding it in for many days. But as she said, that junior sister was indeed fiercely protective of her food. She had been keeping an eye on her for a long time before finally finding this opportunity.

"No need to thank me. I was just acting impulsively. You should have heard Ye Sheng or Jiu Deya Ji mention what I said to you, right?" Lu Mingfei continued speaking rapidly. "I said I wanted to find a girl who looks a lot like you. That was the truth. I didn't know it was a paralyzing bullet at the time. I just didn't want to see your face smashed. That's all. I didn't have any intention of saving you. So you don't owe me anything."

If he had to admit it, Lu Mingfei actually regretted it a little. His whole body ached for a long time because of it, just like when he was suddenly forced to do frog jumps by the PE teacher in high school...

On the other hand, he also gained a lot. At least the things he recalled are now firmly in his mind. He can feel the elements flowing in the air at all times, and they will obey his command as soon as he raises his hand slightly.

It feels amazing, like having the world in my hands... The feeling of wielding power is simply wonderful.

"Well……"

The red-haired girl tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear and, for the first time in her life, lowered her head in front of a boy. She muttered that no one would believe her if she said this; excuses like "we look alike" or "I just can't bear to part with your face" were utterly lame...

To be honest, if she hadn't discovered that her profiling was completely ineffective against the guy in front of her, and that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get even a shred of information, she would have wanted to cut open Lu Mingfei's heart to see what he was really thinking... He didn't hesitate for a second when he rushed forward to stand in front of the gun, how could he be like what he said...

He definitely has other ideas...

"Well, I have something else to say..." She chose to save face for the little boy in front of her and changed the subject, "I want to apologize to you..."

She was also troubled by this matter and felt she had to make things clear.

"Hmm?" Lu Mingfei blinked.

"Before... before, I taught you how to confess to that girl, all to see you embarrass yourself so you'd come with us..." Chen Motong's voice was barely audible, like a mosquito buzzing. She was very embarrassed, but she forced herself to say, "I was wrong about this, I apologize..."

These words made her feel like all her strength was being drained away. She knew she was wrong many times, corrected her mistakes few times, and never admitted her mistakes even once... But this matter always weighed on her heart, rising up countless times along with his face and the way he stood up for her back then...

Whenever she thought about these things, she felt suffocated, but now, bowing her head and admitting her mistake for the first time, she finally felt much more at ease.

"It's okay, don't take it to heart." Lu Mingfei shook his head casually. "You were already in a mess that day, so just don't hold a grudge against me."

"I'm sorry..." she insisted on a sincere apology.

Lu Mingfei has never accepted an apology from anyone. In his short "Lu Mingfei career" and another vague yet long life, he has never done so. He has always been the one apologizing to others, and no one has ever solemnly and clearly said the three words "I'm sorry" to him.

He hesitated.

Actually, he didn't really care whether the girl in front of him wanted to apologize or what she was thinking. He just didn't know how to deal with it and was even a little at a loss. He was really not good at accepting apologies.

After a long while, he finally managed to slowly squeeze out, "It's okay."

As a result, Chen Motong felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She finally felt the weight on her heart disappear, her breathing became easier, and her heavy heart felt lighter again.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Lu Mingfei remembered that he still had to catch his train.

"Um—" Chen Motong had another thing to say.

Suddenly, a chill swept through the corridor. In the blink of an eye, a cold-looking girl suddenly appeared from the ground beside Lu Mingfei. She squeezed next to him, pressed tightly against his side, almost leaning against him. The girl's eyes were fixed on him, as if there was murderous intent in them.

Without a word, the girl pushed Lu Mingfei away, leaving Chen Motong alone, blinking blankly.

"Does this guy change girlfriends that often?" Chen Motong muttered to himself. "Why are they all so possessive of their girlfriends..."

Chapter 68 I'm Going to Meet My Online Friend

"No, don't push me around like I'm fleeing a famine!" Lu Mingfei shouted as he ran.

"No, I need to go even faster." Zero didn't slow down at all, as if a dinosaur was chasing her, but she seemed more like she was being stubborn.

“I’m going to take the train,” Lu Mingfei emphasized.

"I'll go too," Zero nodded.

"I really have something to do."

“Me too,” Zero said. “So hurry up, there’s only one train a week on the CC1000. I’ve already spent a lot of time with you and the girl, and if you miss it today, you’ll have to wait until next week.”

She now looks incredibly cold-hearted, and even her tone has turned icy.

Lu Mingfei sensed a hint of jealousy in his voice and loudly defended himself, "There was no sweet talk! He just came to me with something, how can that be considered sweet talk? You're restricting his friendships!"

"Then why were you holding her hand?" Zero asked.

"You've been spying on me for a long time, haven't you?" Lu Mingfei asked back.

Zero suddenly paused, her steps slowing as she looked away, pretending the previous conversation had never happened.

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but find it amusing. He adjusted his pace and kept in line with the girl.

“You can’t become a paparazzi who talks nonsense like Finger. She was the one who grabbed my hand. I’m the one who’s pitiful, okay?” he said, leaning forward. “Besides, I was in a hurry to catch my train when she grabbed me. Otherwise, I could have been stuck with her all day.”