Survive in Azure Files

"Ok, I see."

He Shi walked side by side towards the station, saying nothing all the way.

I secretly stole glances at her delicate, doll-like profile, without any expression fluctuation.

This should be the so-called three no's, right?

Among the students I know, the one who is most similar to Shi is probably Baizi.

However, although she also has a lack of expression, is taciturn and has a cold temperament, Bai Zi is actually passionate inside, and she has made me feel this through her actions.

Will there be a similar contrast when we don’t know?

Suddenly, the girl's blue eyes turned and glanced at me in confusion, then her whole face turned sideways, and her simple thick round-framed glasses covered her beautiful eyes that were as clear as the sky.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

I said sincerely, "I just think that you have beautiful eyes and it's a pity for you to wear these glasses."

"Really? Sorry, I don't know much about this." Shi said calmly, "Since the teacher said so, maybe I should change it. But since it is to satisfy your preferences, can you please take the corresponding responsibility and accompany me to the mall to choose?"

The fact is already obvious. Shi must be secretly in love with me, otherwise why would he speak to me in such ambiguous terms?

I am very happy with such a development. Not to mention just accompanying them shopping in the mall, I would be more than happy to take on more responsibilities.

So I readily agreed: "Okay, no problem."

"Then please exchange itineraries with me first."

Soon, we roughly agreed on a date... no, the time for the commission.

With this as a start, Shi seemed to open up and began to chat with me about some daily trivial matters.

Complaints about heavy schoolwork, interesting things that happened between good classmates, and difficulties encountered in life.

Contrary to the cold impression, the narration is gripping, logically coherent, and progressive, which can be called brilliant.

Among them, the most vivid and interesting part is -

"Your roommate is really a troublesome guy."

Listening to the story, I was moved from the bottom of my heart.

After getting on the bus, Shi became more excited in the conversation and even took the initiative to bring up new topics.

About one of her roommates.

At first he just said that the other person had a difficult personality to get along with, but now he has started to list all of the other person's bad habits.

Although it was an act of speaking ill of others behind their backs, perhaps because of his excellent storytelling skills and the fact that he was simply talking without any ill intentions, I listened with great interest.

She gave me a look of approval, shook her head and sighed, "That's right. She's a girl, but she knows nothing about housework and has almost zero ability to take care of herself. If I hadn't helped her clean up every day like I did for her ignorant sister, her room would have turned into an abandoned demolition site after a rainstorm in less than three days."

I imagined the situation described by Shi a little bit, and felt that even if there was some exaggeration, it did illustrate how pathetic the femininity of Shi's roommate was.

She was still complaining: "Sometimes, even I wonder what kind of miserable environment she lived in before she met me."

I nodded and agreed: "It can be said that she is lucky in her life to meet you."

Hearing this, Shi proudly raised his slender neck and said as a matter of course: "Yes, because I am the perfect...roommate."

I clapped my hands softly: "Great, great."

"Thanks for the compliment. I don't mind if you praise me more."

I followed suit and stepped up my efforts: "She is so tolerant and kindhearted, and she has such a strong feminine power. She can easily take care of her roommates. She is really amazing!"

Perhaps, I was really happy with it, so much so that the corners of my mouth slightly raised. This was a great encouragement to me.

I really want this beautiful girl to show more beautiful expressions.

Before we knew it, the driverless bus had arrived at the nearest stop to the family restaurant. Shi and I got off the bus, continued chatting, and soon enjoyed a good, cheap, and satisfying meal in the family restaurant.

As expected of a restaurant recommended by the Cold Calculator, I think Yuuka was quite involved in this meal.

Because it was already quite late, by the time we finished dinner, it was almost curfew for the Millennium Dormitory.

So I said goodbye to Shi at the restaurant door and went back to Xialai alone.

After a busy day, I returned home safely. I lay in the bathtub filled with hot water and felt that all the fatigue in my body was relieved.

The whole body is wrapped in warmth and the brain seems to be completely relaxed. At this time, it is time to do something that can make you feel happier.

Then, I picked up the phone beside me and clicked on the profile pictures of the new friends I added in the past two days.

Me: Liyin, are you busy?

About a minute later, I received a response.

Liyin: I am dealing with school business. Teacher, is there anything I can help you with?

Me: Nothing much, just something that happened this evening. Since you are busy, let’s talk about it later.

Li Yin: ...Please don't worry, I don't care about the bad words from immature juniors. I've long been accustomed to being disliked by others, probably because I'm a weird person. But I won't be shaken by such things.

Before I even said a word, I realized what I was referring to. I put down my work and sent such a long message, and then I said I didn't care?

And you were actually eavesdropping?!

Liyin: So, please rest assured. I won't bear a grudge against the game development department because of such a trivial matter.

Liyin: All I care about is the final result.

Liyin: You just need to urge them to complete the conditions I set, and I will withdraw the order to disband the army.

To be honest, she seemed to really care about being disliked, and it seemed like she didn't even listen to the rest of our conversation.

Me: You misunderstood, Liyin.

Me: I just want to say that the kids in the game development department have made up their minds and will do their best.

Liyin: Oh, that's great.

Liyin: If there is nothing else, I'll just have to get on with my work.

Me: There is one more thing.

Me: I won’t hate Liyin.

Liyin: ...What?

Me: I don’t know what others think, but from my own perspective, I can feel that Liyin is a gentle and good child.

Liyin: Please don't make such jokes.

Liyin: I still have a correct understanding of how others will evaluate my style of doing things.

Me: How should I put it?

Me: Liyin, you don’t think I’m lying, do you?

Me: Haha, I wouldn’t be stupid enough to lie to the BIG SISTER of the millennium. After all, the risk of being exposed is very high.

Me: So, I’m serious.

Liyin: ...

Liyin: Why?

Me: At that time, Liyin didn’t lie, right?

Me: I have shown the highest level of tolerance to the game development department. I believe this is a reflection of your gentleness, Liyin.

Me: Even if many people can’t understand it, I am probably the only tiny part left, right?

Liyin: ...

Liyin: There is no such thing...

Why is this guy still so arrogant?

Me: Let’s put this aside for now.

Me: Even if it was my misunderstanding, Liyin is really as cold and unkind as the rumors say.

Me: You too are an important student of mine.

After this, there was a long silence.

It wasn't until a few minutes later that Liyin sent another message.

Liyin: Stop joking.

Liyin: The reason you can say such nice words now is only because the one being targeted this time is not you.

Liyin: If one day I really stand on the opposite side of you, you will definitely hate me.

Me: If that day really comes, it will only be because Liyin is following the justice in her heart, right?

Me: Well... we cannot rule out the possibility of this happening.

Liyin: I'm glad you know it.

Me: I will try my best then.

Liyin: What?

Me: Trying to understand you, or trying to be understood by you.

Me: If I can’t do it, I will just hate myself for failing in my duty.

Me: This is my promise.

Me: Of course, this can’t be a lie, right?

Liyin: ...

Liyin: I’m working.

Me: Well, you’re busy.

Very good, we had a great chat.

I easily managed to win Liyin's favor, and just as I was about to put my phone down, it vibrated again.

Switching windows, the corners of my mouth twitched.

Huaye: Teacher? Are you busy?

Me: I’m taking a shower. It’s not convenient to chat now.

Hanaya: Oh, sorry to bother you.

Perhaps it will take Huaye a long time to understand that taking a shower is never a reason for not wanting to chat.

I put the phone back aside and closed my eyes contentedly.

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Chapter 16: The Despair of the Tea Girl

In the center of the terrace, on both sides are tea tables.

"Greetings, teacher. The refreshments are ready, please help yourself."

The elegant noble lady, Kirito Nagisa, greeted me with a proper smile as I was seated under the guidance of the guards.

While tasting the high-end black tea brewed by Nagisa herself, and gazing at the clock tower behind Nagisa under the clear blue sky, for some reason, I suddenly missed the experience of my first visit here.

At that time, all three people at the tea party gathered there. Although Weihua and Shengya still had frictions even in front of an outsider like me, the atmosphere was generally harmonious, which added a bit of liveliness.

And now, Shengya has disappeared, and Weihua's disgust towards me is almost beyond words.

At the tea party I was a guest at, Zhu was the only one left to entertain.

Only from Nagisa's black tea can I still feel a bit of warmth.

In order to repay Nagisa for doing this, I brought a new gift, but I will leave that for later.

"It's delicious. It's Nagisa's cooking."

I praised it generously, even though my tongue couldn't really tell good from bad, but compliments are always a good thing.

Nagisa said modestly, "Haha~ You're flattered. The quality of the tea is excellent."

Putting down the teacup, I get straight to the point: