Chapter 19 : Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Inside the School Infirmary, Ji Qing asked the others about their plans.
Zhou Que immediately began complaining about how boring the classes were. Liu Mu, because of what had just happened, sent Ji Qing a friend request. As for Shao Huayu, he gave a clear answer—he planned to go outside the academy and take a walk.
After hearing this, Zhou Que decided to follow him.
He invited the remaining two people, only to receive Ji Qing’s helpless refusal.
【I am dying of laughter. Zhou Que is so innocent】
【Compared with dealing with trouble, going out to have fun is obviously more important (laugh)】
【This reaction perfectly highlights the personalities of the three of them. The author I know has finally returned (relieved)】
【I feel like the protagonist will enter Class S】
【So the members of Class S will become our companions? Fighting first and then becoming friends is quite typical for shonen stories, even though nobody thought so a few chapters ago…】
“Wow~”
Lin Yan’s eyes lit up immediately.
In the previous chapters, readers had strongly resisted the idea of the protagonist joining Class S. But once the School Infirmary storyline appeared, even Lin Yan began to look forward to it.
The upcoming story would definitely be interesting.
In the manga, as the group left the School Infirmary, they encountered You Xingluo, who had arrived late.
Readers quickly realized that he was the black-haired student who had been seated in the first position during the freshman speech.
After hearing Zhou Que’s invitation, he naturally asked Ji Qing about his plans.
Ji Qing merely waved goodbye.
Noticing something strange, You Xingluo immediately turned to Shao Huayu.
“Did something happen?”
【Damn, the relationships in Class S are complicated】
【The order of this question… feels a bit strange…】
【Is something wrong with it?】
【The two of them should be quite close, but You Xingluo questions Shao Huayu about Ji Qing’s behavior. Meanwhile, Ji Qing asked Shao Huayu about You Xingluo’s whereabouts…
Do you still not find it strange?】
【I get it. Shao Huayu is the messenger (BUSHI)】
【Is he closer to Shao Huayu, or does he think Shao Huayu is closer to the other person?】
【Wooo~】
【This development… cliché but I love it】
“Damn…”
Lin Yan quickly covered her mouth.
She swiftly moved both herself and her laptop onto the bed and hid under the blanket, giggling mischievously.
So good. I love this. Give me more.
Compared with stiff and abrupt one-sided romance, this kind of subtle, ambiguous tension suited her much better.
In the manga, Liu Mu remained where he stood, watching them leave.
After finishing his report for the day, he could not help thinking about the situation in Class A with irritation.
Damn factional struggles. Do not drag me into it again.
【Hahahaha】
【Looks like Class A has quite a story too】
【Class S fighting Class F, Class A having factional struggles, Class B staying quiet. So each class has its own characteristics?】
【Class S was not fighting Class F!】
【It was entirely Xie Chang’an’s fault. The rest of Class F stayed quiet】
【It is not even certain whether Class F will still exist next semester】
【When I first saw the Class A speaker, I already felt something was off. Is Class A really that unstable internally?】
【Great. The school tournament will be interesting】
Seeing this, Lin Yan felt delighted.
Now she was almost certain which class the protagonist would join later. As long as the cafeteria incident concluded peacefully, it would undoubtedly be Class S.
The author had clearly put a lot of effort into developing the characters of Class S.
After all, the students of Class F had their faces censored and their introductions shortened. Characters like that would never receive such detailed portrayal unless they were important to the future plot.
In the manga, Ji Qing stood before the campus bulletin board.
He lowered his head and looked at the newspapers posted there, the corner of his mouth curling slightly as if he had thought of something interesting.
In the next panel, Ji Qing stood at the entrance of the Glass Greenhouse.
Inside the greenhouse, Song Xiaoran sat quietly on a bench, lost in thought.
Flowers from every season bloomed inside the warm glass structure. Song Xiaoran sat among them like a silent ornament of greenery.
When the wind chimes swayed in the breeze, he calmly looked toward Ji Qing.
【This panel is so beautiful】
【Sob… what did Song Xiaoran do wrong… he just does not recognize Xie Chang’an TAT】
【The person above is hopeless】
【Reason has surrendered to appearance】
【But it is true. So far only the protagonist claims to know Song Xiaoran, while Song Xiaoran completely denies it. Maybe the protagonist is mistaken?】
【Twin brother? Clone? Or maybe the protagonist’s memories are false?】
【Or maybe the other person lost his memory? But even if someone had amnesia, would they really be this cold? If I lost my memory and met someone who claimed to know me, I would definitely try to test them】
【So Song Xiaoran has a problem?】
Exactly.
Lin Yan strongly agreed.
So was the author about to explain why Song Xiaoran behaved this way?
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became.
Now the protagonist entering Class S in the future seemed almost certain.
In the manga, Ji Qing directly asked whether Song Xiaoran knew Xie Chang’an.
During their conversation, details about Song Xiaoran’s past gradually surfaced.
Ji Qing silently reviewed the situation of mutation in his mind and felt a trace of pity for Song Xiaoran’s experiences.
【Sob sob sob】
【What kind of tragic yet powerful character setting is this】
【Poor baby】
【So he thinks the protagonist is someone who used him in the past? That is heartbreaking (not blaming anyone)】
【Now it makes sense】
【Damn, so the conflict originally started because of the protagonist?】
“Sob…”
Lin Yan could not help choking up.
She had known Song Xiaoran’s situation was unusual, but she had never expected it to be this kind of unusual.
These sudden emotional blows were the hardest to defend against.
In the manga, Ji Qing asked whether Song Xiaoran would allow his memory loss to be made public.
Song Xiaoran hesitated.
Ji Qing reassured him.
“We only need to tell a few people. If anyone approaches you because of it, I will handle them for you.”
The two quickly reached an agreement.
But when Ji Qing remembered the school newspaper he had seen earlier, he suddenly formed a new plan.
Since neither of them wanted to interact with Xie Chang’an, it would be easier to resolve the matter through external means.
【Ji Qing thinks so quickly】
【The top student is truly the top student. But I did not expect the protagonist to be so disliked by Class S (laugh)】
【Of course】
【After all, the incident began because of the protagonist】
【If the protagonist had not suddenly approached them, Class S and Class F would have continued ignoring each other. They are leaving for off-campus training next semester anyway. They do not have much time left to enjoy campus life】
【Ji Qing’s emotional intelligence is also high. He seems considerate, though he also looks a bit disappointed that the situation is no longer entertaining】
【It is good that everything will settle smoothly】
“At last the storyline is ending…”
Looking at the comments, Lin Yan felt deeply moved.
So the second volume would end here?
After thinking about it, she realized it made perfect sense.
The next volume would likely revolve around Ability tests, the school tournament, and class promotions.
She wondered how many people would advance to Class S.
Filled with anticipation, she clicked on the next chapter.
The story returned to Xie Chang’an’s perspective.
He was stopped by a girl from Class A with orange twin ponytails and a camera in one hand.
The girl introduced herself as Feng Youyou from the News Club. She had come specifically to interview one of the people involved in the incident.
Xie Chang’an instinctively frowned.
When he lived in the orphanage, he often encountered reporters carrying cameras—but they were never good reporters.
They would rush in noisily and then disperse just as quickly.
They came and went several times, leaving the orphanage in chaos, yet nothing ever came of it.
It was all just a performance.
Xie Chang’an quickly tried to refuse.
But the girl looked at him calmly.
“I do not believe you have a reason to refuse. Among the three people involved, you are the only one refusing.”
【Chang’an really…】
【The protagonist has seen too little of the world. He does not understand the true meaning of social humiliation】
【It fits his background】
【Fortunately Ji Qing stepped in to stop things earlier. Otherwise I cannot imagine how the situation would develop】
【Even though Ji Qing acted out of curiosity, he still helped the protagonist】
【It frustrates me so much. Shao Huayu and the others already thought about protecting their reputations and even preparing a public opinion battle, while Xie Chang’an is just clueless】
【Their perspectives are different】
【This is what happens when someone grows up without any adults protecting them (amen)】
“Sigh…”
Lin Yan let out a long sigh.
Although she understood the logic behind the protagonist’s actions, the story still made her feel inexplicably irritated.
When Xie Chang’an was in Spring City, he seemed extremely calm. How had he become like this after entering the academy?
Well, perhaps it was unfair to complain.
Within the environment he understood, Xie Chang’an had already done quite well.
But now he has entered an unfamiliar world.
For someone who grew up in an orphanage, everything about the academy of abilities was completely unknown.
In the manga, Xie Chang’an froze after hearing this.
After hesitating, he asked Feng Youyou about the choices of the other two people.
Once he learned their answers, he immediately agreed to the exclusive interview and asked her to reveal the content of the others’ interviews as well.
Feng Youyou calmly replied, “I can tell you, but only the parts they agreed to disclose. In addition, please do not spread the information or harass the people I interviewed.”
“If you do, I will treat you as an enemy.”
The orange-haired girl pushed up her glasses.
“My strength may be small, but I will not tolerate such actions. I will do everything I can to protect the people who trust me.”
Xie Chang’an looked stunned.
He pointed at himself.
“Do I really look that arrogant?”
【Hahaha I am dying】
【I cannot even imagine the protagonist’s reputation right now (facepalm)】
【Feng Youyou’s reasoning makes sense】
【I feel like she will become a good reporter, but do reporters in the wasteland world also need combat ability?】
【It is the wasteland after all】
“Reporters need combat ability too?” Lin Yan frowned.
But it actually made sense.
Reporters often had to rush to the front lines of accidents, and in the wasteland most accidents involved facing Aberrants directly. They might even need to hold the rear line during evacuations.
In the manga, their conversation continued.
As Feng Youyou explained the situation, Xie Chang’an’s brow furrowed deeper and deeper.
He had already realized who started the conflict.
After hearing his thoughts, Feng Youyou also frowned.
“Have you ever considered that you have gone through many things, and the other person has gone through many things as well?” she scolded.
“Seven years is a very long time. Not everyone can remain where they once stood.”
Xie Chang’an fell silent.
This had indeed been his oversight.
It was also the bitter result of years of expectations collapsing at once, which ultimately led him to make a terrible decision.
【For some reason I suddenly feel sorry for the protagonist】
【Because he admitted his mistake】
【That makes me angry! Zhou Que never reflected on his own words. He only wants to leave campus and have fun!】
【Because someone is protecting him…】
【What exactly is Zhou Que’s relationship with Shao Huayu? They seem close, and even after Zhou Que caused such a ridiculous situation, Shao Huayu still tried to clean up the mess】
【He is an S-rank Ability user】
【Just because Zhou Que is an S-rank Ability user, Shao Huayu will definitely protect him. There are only six students in Class S at the Third Ability Academy. Other schools are probably similar】
【Damn】
【They move in groups while the protagonist fights alone (facepalm)】
【Suddenly I feel sorry for the protagonist.】
【Hey hey, there is still Xuexue. Although she is also new to the world of Ability users and cannot help much (sigh)】