The holiday has finally come to an end, and as the new semester approaches, everyone feels a sense of urgency. While other schools have no classes for fourth graders and arrange internships or practical experiences for them, things are a bit different at Dilo. Students have flexible hours, provided they complete the required workload; otherwise, they will not be able to graduate.
Of course, if the task is completed ahead of schedule, you can apply to graduate early.
"Xiaohan, how about we team up?" On the first day of school, Anhe extended an invitation with a clear purpose.
In this kind of team formation, partners are directly bound to each other. Lian Han raised an eyebrow, and considering that the team size couldn't exceed five people, she agreed. She, An He, Fatty, and Xiao Rui together could definitely sweep away most difficult problems.
"By the way, is it okay for Xiao Rui to apply for graduation a year later?"
"Don't worry, it's very common for students to repeat a grade in their fourth year. Besides, the reason Jiang repeated a grade is that his partner is in a different grade than him, so there's absolutely no problem with that."
At this point, Anhe couldn't help but sigh, "Actually, sometimes I feel that it doesn't matter whether Senior Jiang has me or not. When we're partners, we basically don't have to worry about things like wear and tear on parts."
Lian Han said irritably, "You're getting the benefits and you're still complaining. Look at Fatty, his mecha is the fastest to be destroyed in his class. Every time I fight a weak opponent, it's okay, but if I encounter a strong one, no matter the outcome, I'm always exhausted."
“It’s not easy for Fatty either. Haven’t you seen how he’s been pushed to the top of the class by you?” Anhe chuckled. “Besides, his humanoid turret-like mechs wear out quickly anyway.”
"The five-person team, should we find more people?" Lian Han asked.
“Take a look at the team formation plan suggested by the school,” Anhe said.
The school suggested two pairs of mecha pilots and one medical student or card maker. Lian Han frowned, "I can be a card maker, and for medical purposes, just bring more of your family's cards."
“That’s right. It’s the four of us then. Any more than that would require more practice and would be a waste of time,” Anhe said. “I’ve already submitted my team application.”
"I haven't told them yet."
"Don't worry. Would Senior Jiang disagree? And isn't Fatty guided by your example? Okay, submitted."
"You're quick. Tell them later." Lian Han shook his head.
"Don't worry about leaving it to me," Anhe said, then suddenly asked, "Has Jingyuan been looking for you these past two days?"
Lian Han shook his head. "What does she want from me? The start-of-term dinner is tonight too."
"That's good." Anhe smiled meaningfully. "You'll find out what she wants from you when the time comes."
Anhe's guess was right. That afternoon, Zong Jingyuan knocked on her dormitory door, grinning, "Goddess, Goddess, I've come to see you!"
Lian Han, sitting on the sofa, nodded without looking at her. "There are drinks in the refrigerator. Help yourself."
"Okay." Zong Jingyuan skillfully opened the refrigerator and started looking for drinks. "It's really not used to Xiaoyeying not being here. I wonder when she'll be back."
Lian Han's gaze darkened as he looked at Zong Jingyuan, "It's been a year and you still aren't used to it?"
"Don't you miss her? She's a bit quiet and introverted, but she's also gentle and considerate. It doesn't seem like much when she's around, but it's really hard to feel the difference now that she's gone. I originally thought we could graduate together."
"Of course I want to," Lian Han said. She didn't tell them about Ye Ying. It was better for Jing Yuan to occasionally reminisce about the days they played and studied together than for them to be sad and upset whenever they thought of Ye Ying.
She's recovered these past few days, but she can't help feeling guilty. Han Ningshu had guessed she was from Li Ye during the very beginning of military training; Ye Ying had been suspended from classes for a month, and although she returned later, Han Ningshu hadn't explicitly stated that she wasn't.
During the time they spent together, Yozakura was always the most serious about her studies. She thought it was because Yozakura didn't want to fall behind, but now she realizes that she cherished this learning opportunity more than anyone else.
Suddenly, a hand appeared in front of him. Lian Han looked up and met Zong Jingyuan's worried gaze. "Goddess, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Lian Han shook his head.
"It's good that you're alright. Goddess, you... wait? You're looking at the mission?"
“Yes.” Lian Han nodded and pointed to several on the screen. “I haven’t decided which one to do yet.”
"Have you formed your team?"
"Just the four of us."
"..." Zong Jingyuan was shocked and annoyed. "She acted so quickly? It's all Han Yuqi's fault. He made me late on the first day of school."
"Being late isn't a big deal. It's just that we had free time after reporting in the morning, and even our class advisor didn't show up today."
"But I missed teaming up with the goddess! No way, I'm going to settle the score with him later." Zong Jingyuan got angrier and angrier as she thought about it.
"Can you beat him?"
To everyone's surprise, Zong Jingyuan said confidently, "Let him try to fight back! He'll be tired of living and won't dare to fight back."
Lian Han: "...Aren't you afraid he'll call for reinforcements if you bully him like this?"
"Well, I have mine too—cough, I have you guys, who's afraid of him?"
Lian Han didn't press her about the pause in the middle, and shook his head, "You guys should hurry up and find people to team up with. The stronger the player, the more sought-after they are."
“I know, you’re a perfect example, goddess.” Zong Jingyuan handed her a bottle of drink. “I’m going to find Han Yuqi. We have to get this sorted out today.”
"Go ahead." Lian Han frowned as he looked at the task list. An He had applied to register for the team, and he didn't know how she ended up being the team leader. Accepting tasks was one of the team leader's responsibilities, and this was something that couldn't be taken lightly.
When the old man was around, he could give her advice, but now—the two systems in her sea of consciousness, one is good at playing dead and the other has recently become silent for some unknown reason, each of them gives her advice. In short, she is mentally exhausted and has a headache.
At this moment, Lian Han received a call request from an unknown number. Lian Han was surprised, but relying on the fact that no one would hack him because of his specially designed smart device, he clicked on it and asked, "Hello, who is this?"
"Xiao Han, it's me."
The young man's voice was both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar, but Lian Han couldn't recall where he had heard it before. "Who are you?"
"I am Bai Ze."
The one I confessed to in first grade? I think he was my cousin's classmate.
Lian Han blinked. "Senior Bai Ze, is there something you need?"
"Can I join your mission team?" Bai Ze asked gently.
"Senior, you haven't graduated yet?" Lian Han was somewhat surprised. Someone who could outperform Ling Ze back then must have had excellent grades. You haven't graduated yet?
She really hadn't paid any attention to him at all. Bai Ze couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he quickly cheered up again, "Junior Sister Xiao Han, if I had already graduated, I wouldn't be looking for you; I would be looking for a job instead."
"But our team already has two card makers, senior..."
Lian Han didn't finish her sentence, but her refusal was already quite clear. To her surprise, Bai Ze smiled and said, "Junior Sister Xiao Han, I didn't apply as an armor maker."
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