Central School Building, Black Water Lily Activity Room.
The tables that used to fill the activity room have all been put away. Now, in the center of the slightly empty room, there is a brazier filled with charcoal. The red charcoal inside seems to breathe, sometimes brighter and sometimes darker with the figures coming and going.
The activity room was particularly lively today. Not only were there eight people from Roland and Bumansa's dormitories, but also members from Kafla, Fire Fist and Wine Club.
After a week of intense waiting, the exams were over and the results came out yesterday. Compared to the past, everyone had improved significantly, not just the freshmen, but also the seniors who had previously struggled to make it.
You're not the only one working hard in this world; everyone else is also striving. As you advance through the grades, competition becomes increasingly fierce. The seniors of the Fire Fist and Wine Clubs, after comparing their rankings with previous ones, noticed significant progress this semester. They're all grateful for Roland's help, so today they're all gathered together to celebrate.
Since it was a celebration, eating was essential. So, at Nan Ke's suggestion, everyone started making dumplings. It wasn't that the dumplings were particularly delicious, but the atmosphere of everyone participating was wonderful, filled with a homely warmth.
"There's not enough noodles, Boss Nan Ke." A member of the Fire Fist and Wine Club walked over quickly with an empty plate in his hand.
"Wait a moment, I'm almost done kneading this piece."
Nan Ke kneaded the dough vigorously with his bare arms, then picked it up and slapped it on the wooden table in front of him, changing the angle and direction. Although it was the cold winter, tiny beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Although he is an extraordinary person, he doesn't like to use special methods when it comes to cooking. Instead, he is a fundamentalist who emphasizes manual operation.
"Okay, here you go."
Nan Ke handed the hot dough in his hand to his companion and asked him to take it and let the members who had been waiting for a long time cut it into small pieces and then roll it into dumpling wrappers.
On the other side, several girls sat in a corner near the brazier, picking up the prepared dough and wrapping it with various fillings.
Today, Loran was sitting at the table wearing a white dress, wrapping her bags leisurely in her hands. She looked serious, but would occasionally chat with others.
"I didn't expect that the one among us who did the best in this exam was Loran." Alena was wrapping the dumplings casually, just wanting them to be tight and not reveal the stuffing, and she didn't care about anything else like appearance.
"Who else do you think it could be?" Lettice said from the side. She was very slow in making the dumplings, but they looked quite delicate.
"Of course it's you, Lettice."
"I knew at the beginning of the school year that you were the eldest daughter of a famous alchemy faction in Lurna Country, so I thought you must be the most powerful in our dormitory."
Alena said this without realizing it, but Lettice felt a little embarrassed by her words.
"You've always been against me, so why are you praising me now? I don't believe it."
"Because Lettice is too proud. Many times, things that you think are commonplace are actually quite difficult for ordinary people." Alena continued.
"Not everyone has the opportunity to receive a good education. Due to the limitations of our upbringing, we are sometimes inevitably prejudiced and narrow-minded. However, I believe that after coming to Emenas, where all kinds of students and people gather, we will gradually broaden our horizons and everyone will gradually become better."
"So, when you see someone's shortcomings, don't criticize them casually. Everyone has their own difficulties."
Although Alena usually looks carefree, the words she said at this time were inexplicably philosophical, making Lettice not know how to respond for a while. She felt that she was really going to be persuaded to admit defeat this time.
"Then why is Sister Alena so lazy? Did she encounter something bad when she was a child?" Ye Ling said without restraint.
"This..." Alena was speechless for a moment. If she was lazy, it seemed really difficult to find a reasonable excuse. Is this little guy really smart, or is he pretending to be stupid?
"Haha, Alena also knows how powerful Ye Ling is." Lily said with a smirk. She and Alena have the best relationship and they often joke with each other.
At this time, Kafla, wearing an apron, came over with a large plate in her hand.
"These are all wrapped, right? Bumansa said the previous batch is almost done, so I'll get some new ones to put in the pot."
Wei Miya looked up, glanced at the rows of dumplings on the table, and replied, "Yes, let me help you."
Then the two of them worked together to put the dumplings into a plate, which Kafla took to the kitchen.
By the time everyone in the activity room finished their work, it was already noon. Everyone sat around a large table eating dumplings, and the scene was very lively.
"Come on, brothers of Fire Fist and Wine, stand up." Nan Ke first raised a glass of wine and stood up. Their club had no shortage of wine, and they also brought up several dozen dumplings from downstairs for dinner today.
"I believe everyone has made a lot of progress this semester. Let's not waste any more time talking. Let's toast to Sister Luo Lan first."
Nan Ke spoke proudly, and then the members of his club also stood up one by one, laughing, holding wine glasses in their hands. Most of these members of the Fire Fist and Wine Club were strong and robust. When they stood up, they formed a black mass, quite like the gangsters of the old society.
Although Luo Lanxier, who was sitting on the other side, was not short, he looked a little petite compared to these tall and strong men. Seeing them all stand up, Luo Lanxier felt embarrassed to keep sitting and stood up as well.
Watching the group of large men guzzle their cups, Loran Hill didn't refuse, picking up the small glass in her hand and downing it in one gulp. Fortunately, her glass wasn't large, so she didn't drink much. After finishing the drink, she felt a little hot, and her cheeks flushed bright red. The others stared at her for a moment, stunned, before lowering their heads and sitting down.
Let’s not talk about this fun party for now. After today, many people may have to part ways.
The freshmen will be promoted to various selected colleges, and some of the seniors will also graduate or complete their studies. I am afraid that we will not see each other again until many years later.
Despite having a talent more suited to killing, Bumansha chose the Natural Sequence and entered the Walled City Academy. Meanwhile, Lily also chose the Natural Sequence at the Walled City Academy because she was from the Green Empire, where she had many friends and nobles.
Alena and Lettice naturally chose the Magical Path and went to the Northern Tower Academy. Ye Ling also went to the same academy to study the Dragon Path.
Niya now has her own plans and has chosen the war sequence of the Southern Pier Academy. Also going to the Pier Academy is Vimiya, who is studying the ocean sequence.
Kafla decided to follow the original sequence and remain in the central school building.
And Loran Hill went to two academies with two identities. Loxier went to the Temple Academy to study the Angel Sequence, and Loran went to the Walled City Academy to study the Demon Sequence.
The new year is about to begin, and what exciting things will happen in the new semester?
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