We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Yes, sir!"

After Mei finished speaking, the members of the kendo club dispersed one after another.

Xu Qi couldn't help but take a deep breath.

It's no wonder it's Mei's home turf, isn't it?

Her aura is just different, no wonder... For a while, when Mei cosplayed those queen-like characters, she not only looked similar, but even captured their essence.

So she really is a queen!

"What? Are you staring at me so intently?"

However, once she was next to Xu Qi, she started to show her true colors after only a few words.

Looking at the gentle and lovely Xiao Meiyi in front of him, Xu Qi was at a loss for words.

Perhaps in essence, she is still the gentle and kind Raiden Mei, but sometimes... people also need a little bit of camouflage.

Few people can consistently be true to themselves.

Even Xu Qi, now that he's a leader, still occasionally has to show some leadership qualities.

These things are not subject to human will.

It's something that naturally comes into play once you've climbed a certain step.

But some people just like to do things their own way, like Xu Qi, whose leadership style is just a means to suppress certain die-hards.

At Seed Studio, no one feels nervous about meeting Xu Qi.

We're all buddies!

Some people, however, will shed their pretense and reveal their true selves in front of certain people.

Mei was a little nervous, even though she had just managed to ask, "What? Are you so engrossed in watching me?"—a slightly provocative question.

But that was just a joke.

Mei wanted to know—"Would you like it? Was I... a little too domineering just now? Actually..."

I guess this is just who I am... bossing people around. That's not the personality I acted out for fun when we were in bed together.

Maybe... I'm just a little...

The more he spoke, the more insecure he became.

Eventually, Mei's voice became so low that she couldn't even hear it herself anymore.

Why did you seem so insecure?

"because!……"

Mei wanted to say something more, but when she saw Xu Qi's gentle smile, she felt that no matter how she explained, she would feel powerless.

"Didn't I say it before? No matter what Mei becomes, no matter what Mei was originally like, it won't stop me from liking you."

This doesn't make sense; maybe I'm bewitched, but... if it's you, I'm willing.

……

"Sorry……"

Xu Qi was taken aback, then chuckled, "Why should I apologize?"

Mei turned her head away, a hint of self-dissatisfaction in her voice, and said, "I always feel that doubting your affection for me is a mistake."

"Pfft! Hahahaha!"

Mei blushed; it's rare to see Mei so embarrassed these days.

She lightly punched Xu Qi in the chest, saying with displeasure, "Don't laugh! And in return, you're not allowed to doubt my love for you! Understand?"

On this point...

Xu Qi leaned close to Mei Yi's ear and breathed warm air into her ear.

"I've never doubted it."

"Well!"

Mei's face flushed crimson. How could she be the only one with doubts? It was really... too shameless...

"Correspondingly, mistakes will be punished~~"

Mei rolled her eyes at Xu Qi.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely make you happy today."

Xu Qi tilted his head.

To be honest, he was genuinely curious about what Mei had prepared that made her so confident that she would feel pleasure from it.

The longer the surprise is delayed, the greater the anticipation becomes...

"Huh? But speaking of which, where's the president of your kendo club?"

"Oh……"

Mei's expression became indifferent, and she stretched. Since it was just her and Xu Qi in the maintenance room, she didn't mind showing off her alluring curves to Xu Qi.

"He is the second person sent by East China University of Political Science and Law today. Before I joined the club, he was also the captain of the East China University of Political Science and Law Kendo Club."

As Xu Qi realized this, she also felt a pang of sadness for the club president.

With a member as radiant as Mei... being the club president must be quite a challenge...

"What about the others?"

"He was in another preparation room, and the people around him were mostly his classmates—so, basically all the people there were my seniors, which was quite interesting."

Xu Qi felt even more sorry for that president.

"He's a very boring person. He basically wears his heart on his sleeve. He even wanted to pursue me."

Xu Qi scratched his head.

"Is saying 'even' a bit...?"

"No, it's perfect."

Mei looked out of the preparation room. At this moment... this friendly match between schools was about to begin.

"I'm going to use this friendly match to tell everyone that Raiden Mei already has someone she loves, and from now on... anyone who tries to get close to me will be committing an unforgivable crime."

616. Such a queen-like girl, yet so petite and delicate?

The domineering Thunder Queen, after leaving behind such a cool line, reached for her long sword and walked out of the maintenance room.

Xu Qi was left alone here, feeling both amazed and moved...

Mei really shows no mercy to others.

But it must be said, she exudes a queen-like aura.

Especially when these words came from Mei's mouth, Xu Qi didn't feel any sense of incongruity at all, as if it had become a matter of course when Mei said them.

So after today, Mei might become the most aloof queen in the entire East China University of Political Science and Law.

Ah... not a goddess.

Because goddesses can still inspire fantasies, but Mei's domineering nature has reached the point where she'll even extinguish those fantasies. Is this what it means to be a conqueror?

Just as I was thinking this, a pretty junior girl suddenly ran up to me.

"Um!...Phew!...Excuse me, are you Mr. Xu Qi?"

Perhaps he had run too fast, because the little girl in front of him was a bit out of breath.

"Well, I am."

"I am the manager of the Kendo Club. Mei-senpai instructed me to take you to the judges' area."

"what?"

Xu Qi's mouth was slightly open—so it turns out today it's not just about watching from below...

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Following the young girl to the judges' seat, I found it to be a seat very close to the venue, offering a wide view and allowing me to easily take in the entire stadium.

And soon, a one-on-one kendo duel will take place here.

However, when Xu Qi saw the woman who was already seated on the judges' panel, he couldn't help but rub his eyes, as if he was incredulous.

"Cheng Lixue!?"

……

"They even invited professionals from outside the school, who are acquaintances!"

……

"It's been a long time, Mr. Xu Qi."

Dressed casually, Cheng Lixue smiled and nodded to Xu Qi, gesturing for him to sit in the seat next to her.

"This is really... unexpected. Mei said this professional from outside the school is someone I know, but I never would have imagined... it would be you, Ms. Ritsuki!"

“I was also taken aback when Mei approached me.”

Cheng Lixue glanced around and saw that the stadium was already quite full, with many people already there.

I'm afraid that when the time comes, the students who arrive late will have to stand and watch.

This shows just how popular this friendly match was.

Did they tell you what you'd be expected to do as a judge?

"It's about giving feedback to each of the contestants after the competition. This can be either guidance or directly pointing out their shortcomings."

That would be too difficult for Xu Qi. Although he is very good at fighting, he really doesn't understand swordsmanship.

So he asked Cheng Lixue.

Do you understand?

“I…” Cheng Lixue revealed a gap the size of a fingernail between her index finger and thumb, and said with a smile, “I know a little, I know a little.”

At that moment, while Xu Qi and Cheng Lixue were chatting, the lottery had already been drawn.

On the side of the stadium directly opposite the judges' seats, there is a huge hanging screen displaying the match schedule for this friendly match.

In the very first game, Xu Qi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

East China University of Political Science and Law's Raiden Mei vs. East China University of Political Science and Law's Liu Yisheng

"Is the first battle a civil war? That's quite unusual."

Liu Yisheng, naturally, is the president of the East China University of Political Science and Law Kendo Club.

Before Mei arrived, he was undoubtedly the star of the school, especially when the club president walked out, Xu Qi understood this even more.

"Tsk... I don't really want to admit it, but he is indeed very handsome."

Cheng Lixue covered her mouth and secretly laughed out loud.

"Mr. Xu is surprisingly charming in his frankness."

However, when Mei appeared, the deafening cheers made Xu Qi realize that even the last bit of charm of President Liu had been stolen by Mei.

It must be really tough... The new juniors are surpassing me in every way, and they're even taking away my popularity.

Especially a beautiful girl like Mei, anyone who sees her would probably fall in love with her... especially for boys her age.

It's obvious that right now, President Liu is obsessed with defeating Mei and taking back everything he has lost!

It's just... a little bit of a pity.

……

"I'm going to use this friendly match to tell everyone that Raiden Mei already has someone she loves, and from now on... anyone who tries to get close to me will be committing an unforgivable crime."

……