r18novel Chapter 527 Everyone is here, Hua Yi and Ming Yi meet!
Chapter 527 Everyone is here, Hua Yi and Ming Yi meet!
The morning at the dojo passed by amidst the noise and bustle.
Shui Wutong knocked on the door of Chiyansong for a long time but couldn't get it open. Finally, she went downstairs in a huff and was dragged away by Yulongdu for tea, which finally calmed her down for a while.
Chi Ri sat quietly in the corner of the living room, waiting for Hu Pa to return. He would only respond with a soft "hmm" to anyone who spoke to him.
Time passed and it was already afternoon.
Li Luochen lay on the sofa, enjoying a massage from Jia Deliya.
Cattleya pressed her fingertips on his shoulder blades with a light touch, her technique much improved since she first came to Donghuang, at least she wouldn't leave him unable to turn his neck the next day.
Ding-dong-
The doorbell rang, crisp and efficient.
Li Luochen opened his eyes and sat up from the sofa: "Ah, the guest has arrived."
Cattleya's hand stopped on his shoulder: "Who is it?"
"I don't know, but it should be either Hua Yi or Wan Long."
Li Luochen shook his head and got up to open the door.
The door opened, and a clear voice rang out.
"Luo Chen!"
Hua Yi's eyes lit up as she stood outside the door, her voice filled with the joy of finally reaching her destination after a long journey.
She was dressed the same as she had been in the Carlos region.
Her slightly wavy, light brown hair cascaded over her shoulders, making her skin appear even fairer.
A black sleeveless top accentuated her sharp shoulder line, while a red mini pleated skirt swayed gently with her movements.
She wore black sneakers and black over-the-knee socks, revealing a sliver of her "absolute territory" (or "absolute territory").
She wore a red women's hat with a pair of wide-rimmed sunglasses perched on the brim, which she casually pushed up to the top of the hat, revealing a delicate and spirited face.
Li Luochen blinked, a smile curving his lips, and stepped aside, saying, "Hua Yi, come in quickly."
dong dong dong.
Just then, Mingyi also came downstairs.
I looked up and bumped right into the red and black figure at the door.
Mingyi paused slightly in her steps.
Hua Yi seemed to notice that gaze, turned her head, and their eyes met in mid-air.
The two looked at each other for only a few seconds.
But in that brief moment, a subtle feeling arose in both of their hearts at the same time.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just feel like the person in front of me is the same kind of person as me.
"Hua Yi, I'll take you to your room." Li Luochen led Hua Yi upstairs, their footsteps fading into the distance on the stairs.
Mingyi stood still, her gaze following the two figures. She watched as Huayi's red pleated skirt swayed briefly at the corner of the stairs before disappearing from sight.
She lowered her eyes, a feeling she couldn't describe welling up inside her.
It's not because I'm jealous.
If it were any other girl, like Xi Si with her longing gaze, or Xiao An who always sidled up to Li Luochen.
She felt a pang of jealousy, pursed her lips, muttered a few words to herself, and then went about her business as if nothing had happened.
But Huayi is different.
Just now, when she looked at Hua Yi, at that face, that outfit, and the way she smiled at Li Luochen from the doorway, she felt no resistance whatsoever.
Instead, there was a strange, inexplicable sense of closeness.
It's like seeing another version of yourself.
Ming leaned against the stair railing, thinking for a long time but still couldn't figure out what was going on.
She shook her head, turned and walked towards the living room, temporarily leaving the puzzling thought behind.
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"By the way, are there any fun places to visit in the Donghuang region?"
As Hua Yi went upstairs, she looked around, her gaze sweeping over the doors on both sides of the corridor.
This was her first time visiting Donghuang, and she was very curious about the place, wanting to take this opportunity to explore it thoroughly.
"There are quite a few; you can search for them online."
Li Luochen walked ahead without turning his head.
He really hasn't done much proper travel.
Going out is either to play in competitions or to explore secret realms, and occasionally to visit anime conventions to see cosplayers, which doesn't really count as tourism.
If you asked him to name the fun things to do in Donghuang, he really couldn't answer.
"Hmm~" Hua Yi drawled, following him for a few steps before suddenly asking, "If you have time later, could you come with me to explore the Donghuang region?"
Li Luochen stopped and glanced at her sideways: "If you have time, then it's no problem."
After saying that, he continued walking forward and then stopped in front of the room: "This one is for you, the lighting is nice."
Hua Yi entered the room, put down her handbag, turned around, and instead of rushing to unpack, leaned against the table, her gaze fixed on Li Luochen's face, continuing the previous topic: "So when are you free recently?"
Li Luochen said, "I probably won't be available."
Hua Yi: "???"
Isn't this just teasing her?
Just a moment ago they said "If you're free, no problem," and there seemed to be some hope in their words, but the next second it turned into "You might not be free at all"?
Hua Yi looked at him, trying to find a trace of joking on his face, but Li Luochen's expression was serious, not at all like he was deliberately teasing her.
She opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say. The expectation in her chest deflated slowly, like a balloon with a hole punctured.
Seeing her hesitant expression, Li Luochen straightened up: "Once you finish the promotion competition, you should have some free time."
After saying that, Li Luochen turned and left, leaving Hua Yi standing in the room.
Hua Yi stared at his retreating figure for a while before she reacted, muttering softly, "You should have said so earlier."
Compared to Mingyi, Huayi was much more proactive.
From the crisp "Luo Chen" when she entered, to asking "When are you free?", and then using shopping as an excuse to ask her to spend time alone with him.
Every step was taken naturally and openly, without concealment or pretense, as if laying one's heart out in the sunlight, openly awaiting an answer.
Perhaps if she finds an opportunity to be alone, Hua Yi will be able to speak her mind.
After all, as a native of Carlos, she wasn't the type to keep her feelings to herself.
In comparison, Mingyi seems a bit too introverted.
She's just as thoughtful as anyone else, yet she always swallows her words at crucial moments. Sometimes, she's just one step away from success, but she chooses to turn away and leave.
It's not that I don't want to say it, it's that I don't know how to say it, or rather—I'm too afraid that once I say it, I won't even be able to maintain this little distance.
Two girls, both from the same generation, seem to have embarked on two completely different paths...
As evening approached, the last guest arrived.
Wanlong got out of the car, stretched lazily, rubbed his aching back, looked up at the sign of the Minrong Dojo, and let out a long sigh: "Phew~ The Unova region is so far from the Donghuang region, and the League has been so busy lately, but I've managed to do it!"
She didn't bring much; just a small, lightweight suitcase.
After all, Cattleya had prepared a change of clothes and daily necessities for her in Donghuang long ago, so she didn't have to worry about anything.
Wanlong entered the dojo, glanced around the lobby, but didn't see the person he wanted to see, so he walked down the corridor.
I paused as I reached the living room doorway.
Li Luochen was leaning back on the sofa scrolling through his phone, while Jia Deliya sat next to him peeling an orange.
Wanlong's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had finally found inspiration after writing for half a day, and his whole being came alive.
"Honey!" She walked a few steps to the sofa, bent down slightly, and said, "When are you going to let me gather material?"