Lu Mingfei: What? They're all real!

“Xia Mi is a student at Peking University High School, which is a partner institution of the college. You understand Peking University High School, right? It’s just one of our college’s many partner institutions.” Guderian winked slyly. Chinese students always look up to Peking University, even if it’s Peking University High School.

"Holy crap, it's actually Kyō-no-kō! I'm kneeling before Kyō-no-kō!"

Lu Mingfei clasped his hands together and bowed, spewing nonsense. He didn't care about Peking University at all now; he just felt that "Jormungandr" was born in the spring breeze and grew up under the red flag... This was really a bit of magical realism.

Xia Mi's face gradually darkened. She was unsure whether this guy was faking it or if this was his true nature, and she didn't understand his purpose.

“Yes, the college is great.” She echoed Guderian’s words listlessly. “Aside from some issues with the employment rate, the high marriage rate after graduation, and the fact that the degree isn’t exactly prestigious, everything else is fantastic. Senior Brother Lu, you won’t regret it!”

Until the very end, she suddenly emphasized the word "regret," as if she were gritting her teeth. Lu Mingfei had reason to suspect that what she really meant was, "You will definitely regret choosing this school!"

Xia Mi certainly meant that, otherwise she wouldn't have made such a veiled reference. She really didn't want to share the same sky with such a guy one day... For her, there was no need to distinguish between friend and foe. All living beings were her enemies, it was her nature. Even her dearest family members and even her brother were like that, let alone an outsider?

“Uh…” Guderian suddenly regretted calling out to the girl, and he quickly tried to make amends, “In this respect… it is indeed a bit special, but that doesn’t affect the fact that every member of the college is excellent. We are an affiliated school with the University of Chicago, and we have achieved excellent results in both academic and extracurricular exchanges.”

He looked extremely anxious, bringing up the example of the top university Lu Mingfei had applied to, but even so, Lu Mingfei remained uninterested, as if he found it boring to even listen to it. He even yawned inappropriately.

Guderian grew increasingly anxious, pacing back and forth in the conference room, racking his brains for something that could sway Lu Mingfei. He was already entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the principal and couldn't bear the thought of missing out on the "S"-class treasure that the academy had finally discovered after decades of effort. After meeting Lu Mingfei, his belief in this had only strengthened.

He believed that Lu Mingfei might even be a genius rarely seen in human history, and that this was an opportunity for all of humanity; he could not become a sinner against humanity.

Of course, he cannot be the one to blame for his own process of "having to mentor an outstanding student before becoming a full professor".

It's unreliable to focus all his hopes on an unreliable girl like Nuonuo; he needs more compelling persuasive arguments.

Guderian suddenly realized that in his haste he had forgotten his most important trump card.

“Mingfei!” He patted Lu Mingfei’s shoulder heavily, while his other hand searched in the pocket of his large suit. “I know you may find it hard to accept such a sudden change, but I have something very important to tell you now.”

A piece of paper that looked like a photograph was handed to Lu Mingfei. He looked down and saw the figures of a man and a woman on it; they were his parents.

“Your parents are honorary alumni of our college. They care about your future and wrote a letter to the college specifically because of your situation. Also, they asked me to pass on a message.” He then handed Lu Mingfei a piece of paper with many words printed on it in ink.

Those were Lu Mingfei's parents' handwriting. He could recognize them. What son in the world wouldn't recognize his parents' handwriting? Even though he hadn't seen them for many years, at first glance, it was as if he saw them standing right in front of him.

Lu Mingfei looked somewhat dejected.

While the poor child, who rarely saw his parents, was still feeling melancholy, he cleared his throat and unleashed his ultimate attack:

"Mingfei, Mom and Dad love you."

Lu Mingfei suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, and even his breath caught in his throat. Seeing these words on paper was completely different from hearing them with his own ears. Even if it was just a retelling, he could almost hear his parents crouching down beside him, whispering softly.

If it weren't for the strange memory in his mind now making its presence felt, he would almost have been so moved that he would have rushed out of the room and hidden in the bathroom, his nose running uncontrollably.

It's strange... he muttered to himself. It's really strange. He felt a sense of estrangement from his parents. He still loved them, but he could feel as if there was a barrier between them, and even their faces seemed blurry.

Lu Mingfei once thought that it was because those two dashing guys had been away from his son for too long that his son couldn't remember their faces. But now, even if he was sure he could remember the most trivial and unpleasant details, he couldn't recall the warm scenes of living with his parents. Those scenes were too blurry, as if they were memories forcibly stuffed into his mind.

The boy frowned, his head drooping, and he sighed softly, as if sobbing.

Guderian was satisfied with his final trump card and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Xia Mi was filled with indignation... This guy actually has parents?

Judging from the way he spoke, she thought he was an orphan too!

Chapter 21 How is your brother?

"Um... how about I try to persuade Senior Brother Lu..."

Xia Mi raised her hand to speak, her head hunched over, looking cautious and reserved, like one of those good students who would "gently" remind the teacher that they had forgotten to assign homework.

Guderian, who was feeling uneasy, was overjoyed upon hearing this and nodded repeatedly, saying that he would take this opportunity to contact the principal and leave the situation to Xia Mi for the time being.

Before leaving, Guderian remembered to remind Ye Sheng and Jiu Deyaji not to forget to inform the students who were still waiting about the results—"Tell them that they all failed. If anyone has any objections, tell them that they are still far from being true geniuses!"

As he said this, Guderian felt inexplicably proud. Ever since he confirmed that Lu Mingfei was the genius he had imagined, he straightened his back considerably and seemed to have grown half a meter taller out of thin air.

Ye Sheng nodded and shrugged, a sense of helplessness creeping across his face. Guderian took his phone and left first, followed by Ye Sheng and Jiu Deya. The already large conference room suddenly felt even emptier, with only the two of them remaining.

Xia Mi quietly exhaled, thinking to herself that it was truly a stroke of luck. She desperately needed to have a private talk with this restless guy, otherwise she might faint from fear.

"Hehe, Senior Brother Lu..."

She approached with an awkward smile, trying to be friendly. As the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face. Although she wasn't human, this principle still applies.

"Ok?"

Lu Mingfei squinted, remaining expressionless.

"Senior Brother Lu, you knew me before?"

Xia Mi asked with a forced smile, like the kind of annoying person who would come up with an insurance policy that only loses money and never makes a profit to sell.

She has always believed that those who achieve great things must know how to be patient. Although she has been humiliated by this despicable guy more than once, she still insists on fighting on despite repeated defeats.

"Speaking of the past... that was a long time ago."

Lu Mingfei answered the question in a riddle-like manner. If it were based on his previous personality, he would most likely have said it simply because it would make him seem sophisticated—just like how he would deliberately talk to others in front of Chen Wenwen about how the naked seven-person meeting in interstellar space is called "Ragnarok," implying that he could easily achieve such an accomplishment.

However, after he noticed the confusion and slight disdain on Chen Wenwen's face, he never mentioned those things again.

But now, he truly feels that the so-called "before" was a very, very long time ago, so long that it seems as if heaven and earth had not yet been separated, and the world was still in a state of chaos...

Xia Mi's heart pounded. At this point, she no longer doubted that there was any misunderstanding or that she had misjudged something. She was certain that the guy in front of her was a dangerous individual.

But she didn't dare to diminish her smile in the slightest; she still looked like a young woman selling insurance.

"Then, what brings you here, Senior Brother Lu?" she asked cautiously.

"Looking for someone, didn't I already say that?" Lu Mingfei replied.

The answer was somewhat cold-hearted, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Xia Mi gave a forced smile, and a few wrinkles appeared on her smooth skin.

Lu Mingfei has always been a kind and understanding child, even when facing Jormungandr, who always makes him feel a little annoyed and angry. He blinked and took the initiative to break the ice.

"How is your brother? How is Fenrir?" he asked kindly, then spelled out the strange pronunciation he had once again pondered in bed a few days ago.

Xia Mi did not feel any better because of his kind behavior. On the contrary, her body trembled visibly, and her already unpleasant expression looked like she was crying. She seemed to be suffering some kind of torture.

"Please, I'm begging you, can you please not call me by that name in front of others? I've told you so many times already, my name is Xia Mi... I don't have a brother named Fenrir."

The girl whimpered and pleaded, almost on the verge of tears. She clasped her hands together in supplication, almost as if she were about to stand up and bow deeply to Lu Mingfei, or even kowtow respectfully.

She dared not gamble anymore; this was practically a humanoid walking nuclear bomb, a humanoid walking [Rhine], a humanoid walking [Candle Dragon]! The kind that could blow everyone up to heaven at any moment!

Moreover, the fact that this guy suddenly mentioned her brother might have been a veiled threat...

"So where do you live now? Dongcheng District or Chaoyang District? We've never been to the capital, so we don't know the exact location, but you should live near Peking University High School, right?"

The girl's reaction surprised Lu Mingfei. He didn't know why the name made the girl in front of him so upset. Wasn't that her brother's name?

He decided to extend more goodwill and steer clear of the previous topic.

“When will I go see Fen, uh, your brother? I remember he’s not very bright…” Lu Mingfei tried to make his tone sound calm and gentle. He asked with concern, “Life must be very hard, right? It must be tough living with a child in tow. I wish we could resolve this problem someday.”

Lu Mingfei was already acting like a warm and caring man, but to Xia Mi, it sounded like a threat!

The girl's teeth were already on the verge of breaking, and she knew she was facing no good people. This blatant threat sounded like a gangster making threats.

Her back was slightly hunched, like a wild cat trying to scare people, and a few glimmers of light shone from her eyes, more dazzling than the sunlight outside the window.

This was something the girl couldn't tolerate, something she would do everything in her power to avoid. She wouldn't allow anyone to harm her brother, even if the guy from Kassel was outside and it posed a risk to her, even if she hadn't figured out who this guy was, she still had to warn this outrageous guy.

Xia Mi slowly raised her head, her pure golden eyes fixed on the boy before her, her handsome face now filled with coldness. Her eyes were truly beautiful, but now they held more of a threat; anyone, even just being swept by such a gaze, would find it difficult to resist the urge to submit.

Even before she was born into this world as a girl, she had already surveyed countless people with such eyes. Before her, those who had truly seen her eyes either knelt on the ground, trembling with fear, or met their end in death.

Aside from the idiot in front of her with a ridiculous expression, who even looked at her with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Wow! Your eyes are glowing!

Lu Mingfei gasped in excitement, leaning closer to touch its head, but then stopped abruptly, seemingly realizing it would be impolite. He gestured wildly, a strange laugh escaping his lips.

He was extremely excited.

Xia Mi blinked, then glared even more fiercely, her eyes brightening, baring her teeth and revealing a wild beast-like appearance on her face.

"Wow!"

Lu Mingfei became even more excited.

Xia Mi blinked again, then her hunched back slowly lowered, and the light in her eyes became indifferent. In that instant, she suddenly began to doubt the meaning of life.

It wasn't just because the person in front of her showed no fear of her eyes, but also because she began to suspect... that this guy, like her brother, might actually have some kind of mental malfunction...

Chapter 22 She might be in Tokyo...

But Xia Mi was perfectly clear that the being before her was not intellectually challenged; right now, there was only one thing that was crystal clear to her—

As the first species, it has absolute dominance over any creature of lower bloodline, including humans and all other creatures. Any beast that understands the principle of seeking advantage and avoiding harm, whether it is a tiger, a lion or a polar bear, will submit to such gleaming eyes.

So the person sitting in front of her...

Xia Mi swallowed hard, not daring to think any further. She suddenly regretted her plans for today.

She went into hiding, reverting to her old insurance agent persona.

Lu Mingfei continued to question her about her "glowing eyes," but she dared not dwell on the topic of "revealing golden eyes" any longer. Although he was laughing like a fool, Xia Mi knew that it was a mocking attack, and even more so, a threat.

"Thank you for thinking of my brother..." she answered cautiously, afraid of saying or doing something wrong.

She would never bare her teeth and hiss again until she figured out what this terrifying and mysterious being wanted to do... She felt utterly pathetic, yet helpless. Even if she were to actually meet her "elder brother" Odin, she probably wouldn't be so fearful or so pathetic.

She was really worried that this guy had some connection with the Supreme Being, but all the signs pointed to this, and he must have some connection with the Supreme Being!

Xia Mi was suddenly filled with remorse. She knew it! How could such a supreme, powerful, and virtuous emperor, capable of ruling the entire world by destiny, not have a backup plan?!

Maybe this is karma coming back to haunt us...

The girl really felt like a little girl; she wanted to find a place to curl up and cry.

"Then when can you take me to your house?" Lu Mingfei was a little disappointed that he couldn't continue admiring the beautiful Golden Eye, but in his heart, joy far outweighed disappointment. Seeing anything beyond reality made him happy—

This would prove that everything he remembers is true!

Xia Mi was the complete opposite. On the surface, she nodded and agreed happily, but inside she was already crying.

The tragic fate of the poor, beautiful girl targeted by the underworld is about to unfold... Waaah...

"Oh, right!" Lu Mingfei exclaimed in surprise, startling the girl.

"what?"

Lu Mingfei remembered the question that was on his mind the most and finally found an opportunity to ask: "Have you ever seen a red-haired girl, the kind I just described, with a full head of red hair, and who doesn't talk much?"

"Didn't they just say they'd be here soon..." she replied timidly.

“I guess it’s probably not. I knew it wasn’t the person I was looking for as soon as I heard it.” Lu Mingfei shook his head.

Xia Mi couldn't help but frown.

No way? Dude, you're really that into the role? Now that there's no one else around, you're still acting...

Moreover, she didn't know any red-haired girl at all, so even if this guy named Lu Mingfei was genuinely asking, she couldn't give him an answer.

She instinctively wanted to shake her head, but at the last second before she could do so, she suddenly stopped the car.

Xia Mi suddenly realized that if this guy really wanted to find such a person, whether it was out of liking or for some mission, it was something she could use.

She really didn't want to share the same sky with such a dangerous person... If she could, she would want him to disappear from her sight forever.

Now is a good opportunity; she can "deduce" that he should get far away from her.

“The red-haired girl…” she murmured, “I think, I probably… I’ve heard of her…”

"Really?" Lu Mingfei's face lit up with joy, and he quickly brought his mouth close to his ear, his face full of anticipation.

"Hmm..." Xia Mi frantically pumped her brain with energy. She hadn't expected him to be so excited, and now she was in a bind.

The girl hesitated for a long time, getting so anxious she was practically fuming. She made faces, but the boy in front of her was still waiting expectantly.

"Probably..." she mustered her courage and finally gave an answer, "Probably somewhere a little to the east, that's what I heard... Or, why don't you try your luck next door, in Tokyo, maybe you'll find something..."

She really didn't know what kind of answer would be appropriate. It couldn't be too fake, or it would be exposed. But she needed to get this guy away from China and the US. She didn't want to run into him anywhere she was going to be... After thinking it over, this was the only answer that seemed plausible.

At Shilan High School, it seems everyone knows Lu Mingfei is a homebody. A homebody... he should like this answer, right... if he really is a homebody...

"Well……"

Lu Mingfei also pondered for a moment, pinching his chin as his expression slowly turned ugly.

Xia Mi was now truly in tears. She knew that lying was not a wise answer and would be easily exposed... She sobbed and wailed, preparing for battle with a heart full of regret.