All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

"Exactly, he often uses that kind of dialogue, like, 'You're here. I'm here. You shouldn't have come. But I still came.' It's quite an interesting style."

Jiang Tang casually picked out a few lines from Gu Long's books from his memory to use as conversation starters with Li Baiwei.

But Li Baiwei remembered the last two sentences deeply in her heart.

—You shouldn't have come.

—But I still came.

I shouldn't have come, but I came anyway.

Jiang Tang's words were unintentional, but they took root in Li Baiwei's heart and became a source of inspiration.

Because this is precisely the predicament that Li Baiwei is currently facing.

She doesn't deserve to be by Jiang Tang's side.

But she still became Jiang Tang's partner in front of everyone, and together they were under the spotlight of thousands.

Thinking of this, Li Baiwei silently lowered her head, forgetting to keep pace with Jiang Tang.

Until Jiang Tang reminded him.

"Baiwei, you seem a little distracted today."

"N-nothing."

Li Baiwei desperately hoped that she was really alright, just like the words said.

"Is it because of the hot weather? I saw you almost get heatstroke earlier."

"Keep going, hang in there, I'll buy you ice cream later."

"..."

It turns out that even when you're feeling really down, you can still be cheered up by a few words or a simple promise from some people.

It turns out that some people really can have expressions that look like both crying and laughing.

Perhaps I shouldn't think so much; I just need to cherish the present.

Cherish... that one ice cream!

As for the rest, let time reveal what we will gain, what we will lose, and so on.

With that thought in mind, Li Baiwei raised her head and stopped being distracted, focusing on walking at the front of the line with Jiang Tang, becoming a particularly eye-catching sight in the eyes of all the teachers and students.

Moreover, with her newfound confidence, Li Baiwei was, in many people's eyes, certainly qualified to stand beside Jiang Tang.

On the far-off stage, Mu Qimei, though only a counselor, sat calmly next to the principal.

If it weren't for such a solemn occasion, she would even habitually lift her black-stockinged legs and drape them over the knee of her other leg. The translucent smoothness of her overlapping thighs and the plump, soft buttocks pressed against the chair would be irresistible to anyone who saw it.

Except for... a certain stinky man who's used to eating "delicacies from land and sea," Jiang Tang.

During the military training, Mu Qimei did try to get close to Jiang Tang, and even invited him to her office for a chat.

Despite his attempts to seduce her, nothing happened between them.

This angered Lilith, who came over the next day to warn Mu Qimei about her professional ethics, saying that she had actually laid a hand on her Jiang Tang, and so on...

After being subdued by Jiang Tang, this woman became more and more like a golden retriever that would wag its tail and beg for mercy when it saw its master, but would stand up and bare its teeth when it met strangers.

Moreover, Lilith's behavior is too childish. If Mu Qimei actually paid any attention to her, then Mu Qimei would have lost.

It's worth mentioning that Lilith was also in the audience today, watching the closing ceremony of this year's freshmen's military training, together with the senior students.

It's because she doesn't have to do military training.

Speaking of Lilith, after recovering at the hotel that day, she returned to the student apartment where she lived with Minamoto Shiki and Miyamoto Maizo.

Lilith recounted her romantic affair with Jiang Tang that night to Minamoto no Shiki and Miyamoto no Maizō no less than three hundred times!

At first, the two were a little angry, putting on sour faces and their eyes were full of envy and jealousy.

Later, after Murasaki got used to it, she even used it against Lilith, leaving behind a classic quote.

—I haven't listened to that cow's story about being slept with by Jiang Tang for a single minute now; it feels like ants are crawling all over me~

224 Heart rises and falls

Although this was Minamoto no Shikihime's rebellion against Lilith's excessive showing off.

But upon closer examination, this resistance is somewhat pathetic.

In reality, neither Minamoto no Shiki nor Miyamoto Maizō could be considered as close to Jiang Tang as Lilith in terms of their relationship with him.

Firstly, they weren't as devoted to Lilith as she was, not to mention that once a devoted follower succeeded, subsequent followers would never get any benefits. So even though Minamoto no Shiki wanted to replicate Lilith's devoted follower tactics, she ultimately decided to give up after careful consideration.

Secondly, they couldn't find any good opportunities to encounter Jiang Tang. If they deliberately tried to get close, they would most likely run into Jiang Tang doing something or about to do something, resulting in nothing being accomplished.

So while Lilith was "as good as a dog" by Jiang Tang's side, the two little foxes from the land of cherry blossoms, Minamoto no Shiki and Miyamoto Maizō, couldn't even get a taste of meat soup, let alone meat.

Yuan Ziji was very anxious, though she couldn't quite explain why. She just cared a lot about the child she had with Jiang Tang.

As for Miyamoto Maizo, she has become quite indifferent. She is actually studying and writing seriously. Moreover, compared to the possibility of developing feelings for Jiang Tang in a short period of time, she is more excited about the start of school in a few days.

She began learning to use modern appliances and computers, including the course selection website, which Miyamoto Maizo had already browsed dozens of times, even though course selection was not yet open.

Just like Jiang Tanghui, who chooses elective courses from the School of Foreign Languages, Miyamoto Maizo also hopes to secure elective courses from the highly popular School of Biological Sciences and Department of Genetic Engineering.

Her feelings for Jiang Tang remained as deep as ever.

However, compared to the origin of the Purple Princess, she believed more in letting things take their natural course.

One day she will meet Jiang Tang, and one day a story will be born between them. Before that, Miyamoto Maizo wants to become a better person and strive to become a woman that Jiang Tang can like.

As Lilith and Minamoto no Shiki watched Jiang Tang holding the flag from the stands, Miyamoto Maizō's gaze revealed its most tender side as she looked at him affectionately.

Classes from various colleges and majors entered the venue in an orderly manner to the sound of broadcast music.

For Jiang Tang...

The last time I stood on the stage in front of so many people was the last time.

Specifically, it was on the interactive stage at the comic convention with Qiu Lengyan.

He did feel nervous, but it was fleeting. His body demanded that he handle everything perfectly, which is why Jiang Tang stood out among the countless flag bearers, because he was so calm and dignified.

Li Baiwei may not have been as calm as she thought; she was also very nervous and flustered.

But inexplicably, seeing Jiang Tang beside her, striding forward with determination and looking ahead, her racing heart gradually calmed down and became no different from usual.

Being with him truly gives me an unparalleled sense of security.

Although this sense of security is only four hundred meters away.

The 400-meter track usually feels very long when running, as if you can't see the end. You're panting and your heart feels like it's going to jump out of your chest. The worst part is the burning pain in your throat after you finish running.

But now, walking around it with Jiang Tang, it feels pitifully short.

It was just a fleeting thought.

The distance between my heart and my soul.

Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei led the two classes to a stop at their designated locations within the Department of Genetic Engineering.

Li Baiwei didn't need to leave yet. She listened silently to the principal's speech to all the freshmen on the podium, as well as the speech by General Liu from the war zone.

Tianfu University has a very high standard, so the instructors in charge of military training are all real soldiers directly transferred from nearby war zones.

Jiang Tang's ability to gain the approval of such soldiers is a testament to his exceptional physical abilities.

He's probably the kind of guy who, if he joined the army, might actually become some kind of "king of soldiers".

Just like that legendary girl, she possesses unparalleled extraordinary abilities.

However, she doesn't have Jiang Tang's outstanding overall abilities and talents. Her physical fitness, strength, and speed are among the best of women.

But when it comes to comparing with men... even a new recruit, after a period of training, should be able to beat her.

The physical disparity between men and women is so disheartening.

But what's truly terrifying about this legendary girl is her unparalleled talent as a sharpshooter; within the military region, she's known as the "White Death of the East."

She played a crucial role in bringing the war in Afghanistan to an end this year.

Her name is Ren Qianning, and she is treated like a daughter by General Liu, the current commander of the war zone.

Because her father was a former comrade-in-arms of the general, and also a dear friend he missed but could never return to...

General Liu's decision to send Ren Qianning to protect Jiang Tang may well be a way of giving her a long vacation.

Or perhaps there's another meaning, but if the general doesn't say it, who can guess it?

General Liu was tall and strong, and spoke with a powerful voice. Even Mu Qimei, who was used to being carefree and unrestrained at school, sat up straight and looked like a well-behaved student listening attentively.

In his speech, General Liu first affirmed the demeanor of the first-year students of Tianfu University and praised their spirit of enduring hardship without fear of scorching sun or wind and rain. He also promoted the upcoming military enlistment registration.

Because modern warfare requires highly skilled soldiers and generals who are proficient in using high-tech weapons and have a good grasp of information technology, and universities are undoubtedly the best channel to supply the armed forces with highly intelligent personnel.

General Liu's speech was extremely inspiring, full of emotion and eloquence, like a fierce winter wind that could knock down the fearful, but could not knock down the spirited young men and women.

As Jiang Tang listened, he almost felt a surge of passion and decided to enlist in the army.

Even if he were willing, the local military might not accept him...

After all, Jiang Tang's most important talent was not in military campaigns, but rather in...

After General Liu's speech, other school leaders spoke, and finally, An Hongdou, the president of the student union, gave a concluding speech.

The military training closing ceremony can then be declared over.

Unlike the speeches given by the leaders and professors, An Hongdou's tone was gentle and her demeanor dignified, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

Like an older sister, she explained things to each student in a gentle and persuasive manner.

At the end of her speech, An Hongdou left everyone in suspense, arousing their curiosity.

"...Tonight at 8 PM, at the freshman welcome party in the school auditorium, we have prepared a big surprise and a gift for all the first-year students. Please remember to pick it up on time, freshmen. My speech is over, and the military training closing ceremony is officially over. Please leave in an orderly manner under the guidance of your teaching assistants."

When the students around her started to get restless, Li Baiwei finally looked up as if she had just woken up from a dream.

Jiang Tang glanced at her and reminded her.

"It's time to go, Baiwei."