I'm Ornn, and I'm about to be beaten to my knees by the Man-eating Horse Girl!

"No, I won."

Qingyun Tiankong suddenly gave a bitter laugh, lowered her head, and continued, "It was precisely because I won that they challenged me more and more often. In the following week, I was surrounded by them almost every time I went out."

"However... I won them all."

At this point, she sighed and said with a wry smile, "I thought that once I won, these people would stop bothering me."

“But I was wrong. As long as someone doesn’t like me, they will keep attacking me,”

"They couldn't accept that a seemingly uncouth brat had diminished their prestige, nor could they allow themselves to leave in such a humiliating way,"

"So they found new flaws in me, such as... the place where I was born."

At this point, the girl closed her eyes.

She clenched her fists, seemingly suppressing her anger.

"In the end, I couldn't hold back and I hit them, so the result was that we both got the blame equally."

"However, my homeroom teacher was very supportive of me, so the beating I received was just a pretense; the beatings they received were done in a dirty trick."

Qingyun Tiankong spoke casually, not going into much detail about the fight, and even glossed over the outcome.

"After this experience, I learned a lesson,"

"In Central Tressen, just running isn't enough; you need certain qualities to avoid being bothered by these annoying things,"

"Either you follow their example and form a small group, or you follow the example of some of your predecessors and continue to clash with them, silencing all those who disagree with you with absolute strength."

“I didn’t want to follow their example, so I chose my own way,”

"Looking back over the next few months, my method was indeed the one that best suited my personality."

“I hid myself away, ignoring their verbal attacks and the rumors they spread within their small circle,”

"Due to school rules, they couldn't keep forcing me to compete, and they couldn't beat me anyway, so eventually they stopped asking me to compete."

“I found friends who share my interests, and when they get angry because of rumors, I try to persuade them not to be angry.”

"Hehe, Zhou did listen, but Xiaocao probably didn't. I heard she told Senior Shenying about it, and the next day, those people stopped spreading those filthy rumors."

The girl laughed, kicking her legs, and whispered, "Perhaps it was from that time that I started to enjoy hiding things more and more."

"Whether on the field or in my studies, I... haha, I don't know if this habit is right."

"For you at that time, this habit was the right one,"

Orn nodded and said, "[A wise man keeps his talents hidden until the right time to act]... That certainly suits your method."

"Haha... I didn't think that far ahead. Trainer Orn is truly knowledgeable."

After revealing the truth that had been hidden in his heart for months, Qingyun Tiankong's tone returned to its previous languidness.

She looked at the water bottle in her hand and continued, "My thinking was very simple at the time: to put on a facade and then secretly study behind the scenes."

“Even during training, I would pretend like this and encourage the other horse girls to rest together,”

"Haha, that's probably why I was rejected by those trainers."

Qingyun Tiankong scratched her head, looked at Orn below the steps, coughed, and asked, "Alright, the naive girl has told you her deepest secret."

"Trainer Orn, what is your answer? You... are you willing to sign a contract with me?"

Orn, standing at the bottom of the steps, did not answer. He remained rooted to the spot, stroking his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

Qingyun Tiankong stared nervously at the man before her. Although her words were less than fifty words, they had taken all her strength to utter.

Strangely enough, she had never confided these thoughts to even her roommates, yet now she was telling most of her story to this man she had only recently met.

No, if we're talking about the first time they met, it was right after she finished her debut match, in a G3-level tournament recommended by her senior trainer.

At that time, Ornn's unique behavior was extremely strange even in the demon-infested Central Tereson.

Perhaps that's when she started to become curious about this trainer?

During the day's activities, Qingyun Sky witnessed the unconditional trust that the four members of Dolan's team had in Ornn, as well as their terrifyingly efficient execution. Coupled with the peculiar training equipment, this ultimately led her to choose to trust the new trainer before her.

So... in the end... will it pass?

Glug,

Qingyun Tiankong swallowed hard, her upper body taut, sitting upright in the stands, waiting for the final moment to arrive.

Orn thought the pony girl in front of him was actually quite nice. She was willing to tell him these stories, whether true or fictional, and this willingness to do so showed that she trusted him.

So why was he hesitant? The main reason wasn't Qingyun Tiankong's somewhat troublesome personality, but rather the presence of Xinxin Guanghui.

As we all know, when one restless horse girl is paired with another, the destructive power they generate is not the sum of the two restless horse girls, but rather the square of the restless horse girl's power.

Ornn is worried that Qingyun's usual complaints might be taken seriously by New Radiance, resulting in New Radiance repeatedly gaining the [Slacking Off] skill every month, which wouldn't be fun at all.

Furthermore, he was also worried that the "hidden" quality that had become ingrained in Qingyun Sky's personality might clash with the serious personality of Fujimasa March.

Ornn closed his eyes, and after a long period of deliberation, he sighed.

"well,"

"Alright, if you have no objections, then I'll sign the contract with you."

Qingyun Tiankong's face lit up with joy, but before she could thank him, Orn continued, "Tiankong, don't rush, I haven't finished yet."

"Let me first establish the rules. Given your special circumstances, this is a temporary contract with you."

"If you feel uncomfortable in Dolan's squad, or if the Marchers have too many complaints about you, both of us have the right to terminate the contract."

"If things really get to the point of no return, I will help you find a reliable senior trainer before terminating your contract."

"do you understand?"

Qingyun Tiankong shook his head helplessly and said, "I understand~~"

The girl seemed to grasp most of the underlying meaning in her trainer's words.

Ornn's words were quite blunt, making people uncomfortable and even wanting to punch him.

But Qingyun Sky is indeed a very intelligent horse girl, and by the same token, she also knows how to control her emotions.

As the saying goes, "Good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease," and Orn's assessment of the matter regarding "Tibet" was indeed very accurate. I... had become a little too complacent.

Whether on the field or in daily life, after getting rid of those rumors and gossip, Qingyun Sky gradually treated these former rivals as if they didn't exist.

Even when everyone was on the field, she completely disregarded her opponent, even indulging in playful teasing. This was hardly the behavior of a true competitive player.

Of course, it's one thing to understand something in your mind, but quite another to feel unhappy about it inside.

"However, the other trainers and managers have signed contracts that only cover future events, such as what awards they'll win or how many G1 titles they'll achieve,"

The girl sharply retorted, "Although these words are basically just empty promises to motivate everyone's enthusiasm for training, and they occasionally shout slogans like 'Are kings and nobles born with special privileges?' which sounds very inspiring, at least it can be considered encouragement!"

"Why are you being so realistic when it comes to you! You've already fast-forwarded to the contract termination!"

Orn walked up the steps and took back the water glass that Qingyun Tiankong had already emptied from his hand.

He then said quite naturally, "Whatever award you want, as long as you're still my partner, you can do whatever you want, and go for whatever award you want."

"Of course, if you still can't win the award even with my help, that's okay too. When you retire, I can order a trophy for you that's bigger, heavier, and cooler than what you need."

"We can donate this to the central government later. Ideally, it should be made of pure gold so that the trophy can be placed in the principal's office and be remembered forever!"

"With something like this, forget about the Triple Crown, even ten, twenty, or thirty crowns can't compare to the value of your two-meter-tall 24k pure gold and diamond-encrusted trophy."

Absurd! How can you insult the dreams that women have fought for their entire lives like this!

Qingyun Tiankong originally intended to say that, but after a second thought, she swallowed her words.

On the other hand, if the trophy actually had my name on it, or a chibi-style sculpture of myself, it wouldn't be so bad, would it?

From the day the trophy was cast, the former female horse owners could only bow their heads and curse the reckless spendthrift who squandered money; the future female horse owners could only look up in awe and wonder which fool would make such a bizarre trophy.

But no matter what, he has certainly made history, though it's unclear whether it's for good or bad.

"Ahem... let's discuss this suggestion later,"

Qingyun Tiankong coughed lightly, then stood up and extended her right hand to Orn: "Trainer Orn, I'm willing to join Team Dolan! Please take care of me in the future!"

Orn extended his hand to shake hers and said, "Ah, nice to meet you."

"Starting tomorrow morning, come to the playground and train with Oguri and the others."

Chapter 241 The Birth of the Grand Secretary

"...So that's roughly the situation. From now on, our team will welcome its fifth member,"

"Let's give a round of applause to welcome the rising star of the elementary school! The pillar of academic tutoring! A genius with both wisdom and courage! Qingyun Tiankong has joined the team!"

After saying this, Ornn led the applause.

Standing next to Orn, Qingyun Tiankong kept her head down, her feet tapping together unevenly, her entire expression showing excessive tension.

Fortunately, the rest of Dolan's team were very cooperative and clapped along with their trainer, preventing Ornn from having an awkward solo performance.

After the welcoming ceremony for the new members, Ornn led everyone to the playground for warm-up exercises.

He handed a sheet of paper with fresh ink to the marching band, then said, "Alright, you guys practice for now, I'm going to find someone to ask you some questions."

"If time is quick, I'll be back before noon; if time is slow, I'll be back in the afternoon."

The newly radiant woman, who was bouncing around in place, frowned and asked, "Why is our benefactor leaving again? Will she put her phone on silent again this time?"

Ornn paused for a moment, then took out his phone, tapped a few buttons, and casually put it back in his bag.

"Wait a minute!! My benefactor, your phone hasn't been on airplane mode since yesterday, has it?! You didn't forget to turn it off, did you?!"

The newly radiant woman, an expert with mobile phones, immediately recognized what Ornn had been doing. She abandoned any preparatory movements, instead placing her hands on her hips and glaring at him.

Orn glared back, and Little Deer Fur shuddered, then obediently went back to continue his training.

"What do you know?! I put it on silent because I was worried you'd call me at an inopportune time!"

"Otherwise, you'd have to call me to report everything, from what kind of water you want to drink, what towel you use when you rest, to whether you need to go to the bathroom! Do you really think that's normal?"

Shining with newfound radiance, she shrank back and muttered, "I was just worried that you, my benefactor, might slip and fall, injure your head, and suffer a stroke, falling into a coma... That's why I kept calling..."

"Well, I really have to thank you! You were hoping I'd collapse every day, weren't you?! How can you talk like that?!"

Ornn's lips twitched. He reached out and grabbed the newly radiant face, rubbing it vigorously.

"Alright, enough joking. The main reason I went out this time was to get some training materials for you guys, and of course, mainly for our new friend Sky."

Qingyun Tiankong looked up, somewhat confused. She pointed to herself and asked in bewilderment, "Me?"

"Yeah, there's nothing we can do about it."

Orn said somewhat helplessly, "After all, most of the people in my team mainly use the front-row running style. Although the March can also use the escape horse running style, the front row is more suitable for her."

"I have quite a few skills in the front and middle positions, but when it comes to skills specifically for escaping horses, I lack quite a lot."

Qingyun Tiankong stared dumbfounded at her trainer in front of her. She stood there stunned for a long time before finally saying, "Tuorena, you...you're not going to go find someone to learn on the spot, are you?!"

Seeing Ornn nod, Qingyun Tiankong staggered back a few steps, reaching out to support Xiao Limao, who was stretching his legs nearby.

Is Dolan's team really reliable? Have I somehow gotten myself hooked?!

After instructing Aldan to guide Qingyun Sky's training, Orn headed towards the teaching building area.

I haven't really delved into the field of horse-riding combat. The only skill I can currently use is the [Swift First Strike] that I developed myself.

This move, being the first skill he created through fusion, had somewhat poor effects and limited usage conditions. It was a waste of Qingyun Tiankong's time to spend months practicing it.

Therefore, Ornn needs to find someone to ask for some common, basic horse-escape skills that aren't too difficult to train. This will not only enrich his skill set but also provide him with experience for future skill integration and improvement.

In other words, Orn's best begging targets are people he has some connection with, who have a deep accumulation of training knowledge, who also have the habit of organizing and accumulating notes, and who are relatively easy to talk to.

After screening, among the people Orn knows in the Central government, there is only one person who meets this criterion.

Taking the elevator to the top floor, Orn walked on the dark red-trimmed plush carpet and knocked on an elegant and dignified wooden door.

"Please come in."

Pushing open the wooden door, one could see a chestnut-haired horsewoman with a white shooting star on her forehead sitting upright at the desk.

After seeing the person's face clearly, she took off her glasses and asked with a smile, "Oh? Trainer Orn, it's been a long time since you've come to visit me. What brings you here this time?"

Orn replied, "As the saying goes, no one visits a temple without a reason. I've come here today because I need your help."

"As the dignified Seventh Lord of the Seven Treasures Palace, he shouldn't be like Qi Bao, who exploded just because someone said he couldn't swim, right?"