Chapter 76: Return
Seeing Yuehai’s eager expression, Sister Yue Ti felt even happier. She took out a small plate and a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of soup from the pot, tasted it, then nodded slightly. She then used a large spoon to dish out the braised meat onto a prepared large plate.
The meat that came out of the pot was different from what Yuehai had imagined. It was a golden-orange color with a glaze of sauce, emitting a charming aroma enveloped by the broth. Alongside it were red-tinted greens and carrots. The setting sun shining through the window enhanced the already appealing appearance of the stewed meat. Yuehai’s appetite grew just by looking at it. If Sister Yue Ti wasn’t present, Yuehai’s ten fingers might have already dived in.
“Don’t be impatient,” Sister Yue Ti noticed Yuehai’s eagerness and couldn’t help but laugh. She then scooped another spoonful of broth from the pot and sprinkled it over the stewed meat. The steam, already rising from the dish, reached its peak at that moment, wafting through the room like silk.
Sister Yue Ti smiled and took out another bowl. From a nearby small pot, she scooped out a white, sticky mass of grains using a clean spoon. It emitted white steam like the stewed meat but lacked any noticeable fragrance.
Seeing Yuehai’s confusion, Sister Yue Ti continued, “This is something Vermilion Bird people often eat with their dishes. We call it ‘rice.’ You might not be used to it at first, but eventually, you’ll find it hard to eat dishes without it. And these two thin bamboo-like objects are called ‘chopsticks.’ With your learning abilities, you should have no trouble using them.”
Yuehai nodded repeatedly. She had used chopsticks not long ago when dining with Master Laogeri. At that time, the rice, called “rice,” wasn’t present, but the dishes clearly had a Vermilion Bird flavor.
“Alright, while the stewed meat is still hot, let’s start eating.”
“Okay!”
In the end, Yuehai polished off seventy percent of the stewed meat, while Sister Yue Ti only managed to eat thirty percent. This astonishing appetite truly surprised the administrator.
“Yuehai, come help me wash the dishes.”
“Yes.” It was only natural to help with chores after being fed. Yuehai hurried to the sink and washed the dishes alongside Sister Yue Ti.
“Yuehai, you went to the Student Council today, right?”
“Huh?! Sister Yue Ti, how did you know?”
Sister Yue Ti shrugged slightly. “Your roommate told me. So, how was it? How did you feel there?”
“I don’t really feel anything…” Yuehai’s heart sank slightly as she thought of this, remembering the president’s words at noon, causing her to shake her head. “It’s just that I feel like I’m still too inexperienced.”
“Youth… huh.” Sister Yue Ti pondered for a moment before speaking. “Everyone goes through that stage. A mighty warrior was once a baby, and a towering tree was once a sapling. All things start from nothing and become something. Learn from your experiences and grow stronger. If you think you’re still green, then strive towards the direction you hope to see yourself in. Eventually, you will mature. You might lose your way along the journey, but when you do, don’t forget where you are.
You are at Avalon Academy.
Although this place is not your original home.
But it will become a part of your life.
The most important beacon shining in the darkness of the night.
Yuehai listened to Sister Yue Ti’s words, feeling a bit dazed. It took her a while to respond with a slightly puzzled tone, “Sister Yue Ti, where did you hear these words?”
“It’s a quote from the host of ‘Reflecting on Life’ on Avalon TV,” Sister Yue Ti replied without hesitation, then burst into hearty laughter. Her demeanor seemed even more like that of a man.
“No wonder it didn’t sound anything like what Sister Yue Ti usually says.” Yuehai breathed a sigh of relief. This bold laughter was more characteristic of Sister Yue Ti. The words spoken just now, like those of a virtuous wife, mother, teacher, and friend, didn’t seem to come from the same person at all.
“Well, it’s getting dark. You should head back up. Don’t let your roommates worry about you.”
“Yeah.” Yuehai nodded slightly. After bidding farewell to Sister Yue Ti, she took the lift back to the dormitory.
“Hey! Isn’t it our goddess returning?!”
As soon as the door opened, Yuehai heard Neruko’s cheerful voice, and because of that, Yuehai relaxed slowly.
Perhaps living with these people isn’t so bad after all.
Looking at Ye Xi, Dragon Slayer, Gui Dongri, Angel, Damiyala, and Neruko in the room, Yuehai couldn’t help but smile.
Yes, even if leaving Cyril, even if everything is seen through by the Duke, by the President, so what?
Because she is here now.
“I’m back.”
“Welcome back.”
“So, I ran into Zhang Ling, Zamasia, and Karaoke on my way back from the student council today.” Yuehai sat on the sofa opposite the bed and couldn’t help but mention it. Neruko immediately became interested and asked, “How was it? Is that Zamasia guy alright?”
“Neruko, they’re all imperial-level powerhouses. We don’t need to worry about them at all.” Damiyala sighed slightly, watching Neruko with a look of frustration. Perhaps Neruko had been scolded by Damiyala too many times, so now whenever Damiyala spoke, she would shrink her head and look pitiful.
As soon as she made this expression, Damiyala didn’t know how to respond, countless remarks swirling in her mind but unable to utter a single one.
The others watching on the side suddenly burst into laughter, their laughter ringing like silver bells, instantly enlivening the atmosphere in the dormitory.
“However, before I encountered them, I met someone else.”
“Who?”
“Mo Bei from the News Department.”
“Mo Bei? Ah, I remember he’s the host of ‘Needle Fairy’s Guidance’ and also the founder of the Semi-Flower List.”
Neruko seemed to have an especially good memory for these things. Before anyone else could ask, she was already giggling and shaking with laughter.
Gui Dongri, who had been rather shy on the side, had now grown accustomed to a few roommates and was no longer as timid as before. Upon hearing Neruko’s voice, she quickly added.
“Um, well, he seems to be one of the ‘most wanted to be eliminated’ women of the year.”
“Wow, that’s kind of intense. Yuehai, you won’t be sexually harassed when you meet him, right?”
“How could that happen? I chased him away with two fireballs.”
“Haha, Yuehai, you’re right. That kind of guy should be chased away without hesitation.”
Neruko swung her arms in a way that suggested she wanted to beat Mo Bei to death. This made everyone feel embarrassed. After all, it seemed like he hadn’t done anything particularly harmful to them. It’s not good to just follow the crowd and start disliking someone.
Yuehai also didn’t find Mo Bei very unlikeable. At least his words were very honest, but unfortunately, what he wrote was a completely different story.
