Horse Girl, Your Friend is Fighting Her Way Out of the Horse Racing Track

"good."

"'It's alright' means it tastes good, right?"

"Interpret it however you like."

Yongwu burst into laughter, his laughter mingling with the cries of seagulls.

The three sat on the other side of the poetry and wine table, taking out a few fries from their own portions to try and feed to the seagulls. She didn't join their conversation, but simply listened while feeding the seagulls.

What do you think is the meaning of life?

"Oh, oh."

In the afternoon, they went to a used bookstore.

The somewhat old bookstore is squeezed between two old buildings. A faded wooden sign hangs at the entrance, and the books inside are piled from the floor to the ceiling. The air is filled with the smell of old paper.

Poetry and Wine lingered there for a long time, flipping through several French poetry collections that I couldn't understand. Finally, I chose a thin booklet with a dark blue cover, inside which was a piece of dried lavender left by someone.

"You can't read French anyway."

The three giants leaned against the bookshelf, watching her hold the booklet in her arms.

“I can learn.”

"That's true, you'll come to Europe sooner or later."

The three giants paused for a moment, then smiled.

The next few days were much more enjoyable with poetry and wine.

Yongwu has a new idea every day. Today it's going to the beach, tomorrow it's going to the town market to buy things.

However, Haji refused to go to the beach.

Are you afraid of water?

Yongwu had originally said this in a joking tone, but when she saw the black-haired girl's face turn much worse, she didn't dare to continue.

Let's just assume it's like that for now.

Poetry and Wine declined Yongwu's suggestion and quietly went back to their room to rest.

The three giants were mostly by their side, naturally appearing alongside Poetry and Wine every day.

Time flies, and this week is almost over.

One evening.

Poetry and Wine sat alone on the low wall of the manor garden watching the sunset when the three giants appeared beside her at some point, holding two cups of hot cocoa, and handed one to her.

He accepted the poem and the wine, and took a sip.

"Thank you, but it's so sweet."

"Don't you like sweet things?"

The three giants stretched and yawned wearily.

The two sat side by side on the low wall, watching the sun slowly sink into the edge of the lavender field, dyeing the entire sky a mixture of orange and purple.

"Leaving the day after tomorrow?"

The three leaders suddenly asked a question.

"Ah."

What are your plans after you get back?

Poetry and Wine remained silent for a while, their faces showing a conflicted expression.

"Let's go back and talk about it first."

The three leaders nodded and asked no further questions.

In the evening, Rifar arranged a formal dinner in the main building's restaurant.

Because the poetry and wine were about to depart, this dinner was much more refined than usual.

A dark tablecloth covered the long table, and the flames on the candlesticks flickered gently in the evening breeze as five people sat together.

Because Poetry and Wine had become completely familiar with the other people, the atmosphere was much more relaxed than it had been in the first few days after Poetry and Wine arrived.

After drinking some low-alcohol red wine, Yongwu became more talkative, pulling Manya aside to recount her glorious experiences on the field. Manya listened expressionlessly, occasionally adding a casual remark like, "That's not the case," which drew loud protests from Yongwu.

Do you know why the student council president of that Japanese company, Treson, is afraid to come to Europe to compete?

Poetry and Wine shook their heads upon hearing this.

"Because I'm in Europe."

Yongwu's face turned rosy from the slight intoxication, and she looked very excited.

This time, Mania nodded.

"Don't let her seemingly carefree demeanor fool you, she was indeed the undisputed ruler of her generation."

"When I get the chance, I'll put on my winning outfit and show you how I once captivated the world."

Yongwu laughed as she spoke, leaving Manya looking at her speechlessly.

Poetry and wine quietly ate their meal, watching the people at the table.

The three giants sat beside Poetry and Wine, slowly sipping their drinks and occasionally placing something into Poetry and Wine's dish. Even when Poetry and Wine glared at them, they didn't stop, but simply smiled and looked away.

Lifar sat at the head of the long table, watching everything quietly most of the time, with a peaceful and gentle expression on his face.

As dinner was drawing to a close, she raised her glass.

"May you have a safe journey, filled with poetry and wine."

Everyone fell silent and looked at her.

Lifar's grey eyes gleamed in the candlelight.

She looked tenderly at the black-haired girl opposite her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

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There are still some in the evening

Interval: Chapter 404 Goodbye

"Next time you come, bring your friends along."

Poetry and Wine paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"it is good."

The next morning, Poetry and Wine stood at the gate of the manor, with their packed suitcases beside them.

The morning light bathed the lavender fields in a golden glow, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers. A black sedan was already parked on the gravel driveway, waiting to take her to the airport.

Lifar sat in a wheelchair, pushed by Manya, and stopped on the porch.

"Have you brought everything?"

"Ah."

"Your passport and documents are in your bag?"

"Ah."

"Let me know when you arrive."

"Ah."

Lifar paused for a moment, then reached out and gently patted Poetry and Wine on the head.

"Be careful on the road."

Poetry and Wine nodded, then turned and pulled his suitcase.

"Wait a moment--"

Yongwu's voice came from behind. Shiyujiu turned around and saw Ma Niang with fiery red hair trotting over from the direction of the main building, holding something in her hand.

"I almost forgot!"

Yongwu ran up to her and stuffed a small paper bag into her hand.

"Eat on the road; the food at the airport is expensive and unpalatable."

Poetry and Wine glanced down and saw that the paper bag contained several small almond cookies wrapped in oil paper.

"Thank you."

"Next time you come, I'll take you to Paris!"

Yongwu patted her on the shoulder and smiled brightly.

"Remember it!"

Poetry and Wine nodded, their gaze passing over Yongwu's shoulder and landing on the three giants standing a little further away.

The three giants leaned against the pillars of the porch, each holding a cup of coffee, their emerald green eyes quietly watching her.

They looked at each other for a moment.

The three leaders raised their coffee cups, gently swirled them in her direction, and slightly curled the corners of their mouths.

See you later.

Poetry and Wine turned around, pulling their suitcases, and walked towards the black sedan.

As the car door closed, she took one last look at the manor gate through the car window.

However, before the car could even start, the passenger door was suddenly pulled open from the outside.

A blinding flash of fiery red was the first thing to catch my eye, followed by a pair of enormous sunglasses and a face with an excessively bright smile.

"Hey, little poetry and wine! Surprised?"

Yongwu skillfully got into the car, slammed the door shut behind her, and casually stuffed her large travel bag into the space at her feet.

Poetry and wine were completely stunned; the sorrow of parting they had been preparing for vanished in an instant.

She stared wide-eyed at the other person with a puzzled look.

Why were you in the car?

"Don't look at me like I'm an alien."

Yongwu pushed up his sunglasses, turned around and grinned at her.

"Didn't Senior Lifar tell you? I'm going to Japan with you this time."

"Then why did you give me a bag of food?"

"I want to eat too, can you hold this for me?"

"..."

What are you going to Japan for?

Poetry and Wine frowned deeply, his tone full of doubt.

"It's on official business."

Yongwu patted his chest and said confidently.

"The Japanese Treson Academy has just received an invitation for a mama's girl exchange program. As a representative of Treson Academy in Europe, it's only reasonable for me to go to Japan to inspect the younger generation, right?"

"Junior?"

"Hmm, do you recognize the Saint King's Halo?"

"I've heard of it."

"Actually, I have a very good relationship with Xiaoguanghuan."

At this point, Yongwu suddenly leaned closer mischievously, lowered her voice, and her amber eyes gleamed with gossip:

"Of course, the most important point is..."