The cafeteria in Tianjing was quite impressive, especially for the Mecha and Starship departments. Today, Marlon decided to indulge himself and headed straight to the second floor, where various à la carte dishes were available. Occasionally, there were some special ingredients from the Moon, Mars, and even Titan, each with its unique characteristics. However, the majority of the dishes were still sourced from Earth, with the main difference being the quality of the ingredients. The beef from Titan, known as "Titan Beef," was particularly renowned for its exquisite taste, abundant juices, and rare energy content. It was a delicacy that provided significant replenishment for warriors. Marlon was thrilled, ordering a steak for himself and his companions, and they all enjoyed their meal immensely.
"Have you heard? Principal Long was highly dissatisfied with the performance of the previous Mecha class, so this year's team selection is going to be strict. Several team leaders have already been designated, and your class leader, Sister Yiyi, is one of them. I believe in her. Hongtu and Zhao Zhihan are no match for her. They are just playing around," Marlon said confidently, fueled by the beer he had consumed. "Muzang, you must be on the team too, right?"
Muzang nodded silently, ordering another serving of steak. Marlon's mouth twitched in annoyance; he had underestimated the appetites of his companions. He had just shown off and declared they could eat as much as they wanted.
"Add one for me too," Left Xiaotang chimed in, not hesitating to seize the opportunity to enjoy a good meal without spending much.
"Damn, where is your sense of humanity? Add only one more. We can't have more. I'll be bankrupt, and I won't have any dowry left for my future wife," Marlon protested, realizing the situation was getting out of hand. "By the way, how many team members has Sister Yiyi selected so far?"
"Currently, it's just me. I'm not sure about the others," Muzang replied.
"Really? Our third roommate has the most potential. Maybe everyone will want to rely on you in the future," Marlon said unabashedly. Muzang came from an ancient martial arts family, and it was evident that he was strictly disciplined by his family. There was no hint of extravagance about him, and his training was the most serious among them all. With such excellent resources, high talent, and hard work, how could he not succeed?
Muzang felt a little embarrassed, and Sheng Man intervened, "Sorry for being late. Is there anything exciting happening today that we're having such a good meal?"
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Before anyone could respond, Marlon quickly spoke up, "It's the first day of school, so we're here to cheer for each other. Darling, come here."
Marlon had already prepared a seat for Sheng Man. With a slight smile, she sat next to him. Sheng Man, now in her junior year, had fully blossomed in her feminine charm. Her every glance and smile carried a unique allure. Although they had been dating for a year, their relationship remained strong. As soon as Sheng Man arrived, Marlon began ignoring the others.
Fortunately, Li Hao and his two companions were used to this behavior. However, for some reason, the beef on their plates suddenly lost its appeal.
At that moment, two more individuals entered the cafeteria, carrying their trays and searching for a place to sit. The noise in the cafeteria instantly lowered a few decibels, and whispers began to circulate among the students.Ye Tong smiled and said, "Senior, I'm looking forward to being your teammate. With greater abilities come greater responsibilities, and sometimes it's better to be proactive."
There was clearly an underlying meaning in Ye Tong's words, but who was she referring to... Li Hao?
"Li Hao, you've been hiding it well. You usually seem disinterested in everything. When did you meet Tong Shen?" Sheng Man curiously asked. The personalities of the members in Room 4396 were quite distinct. Muzang was obsessed with martial arts and showed no interest in anything other than training and getting stronger. She even tried to introduce her friend to Muzang, but he didn't even bother meeting her. As for Zuo Xiaotang, he was a seasoned otaku with exceptional talent in marksmanship. Li Hao, on the other hand, was the most unnoticeable among them, but it was hard to ignore him. Perhaps it was because of his inexplicable confidence and nonchalant attitude.
Ye Tong looked at Li Hao and said, "Senior, it seems they don't know your true identity. After all these years, your character has remained unchanged."
Zhou Naiyi and the others put down their chopsticks and looked at Li Hao and Ye Tong.
"Well, is there some misunderstanding, Junior Sister?" Zuo Xiaotang couldn't help but speak up. He knew about Li Hao's background. He grew up in an orphanage and later attended some kind of training before joining the preparatory class in Tianjing. Everyone else was aware of this too.
"Do you all know about the Solar System Tianqi Junior Class?" Ye Tong asked.
"Who doesn't know about that? The junior class has become almost mythical. It was the only time the four federations worked together, and it produced top-notch talents. But it seems that there was a major incident afterward, and it hasn't been held since. Such a prestigious program," Ma Long said. Many strong participants in this year's mecha tournament came from that junior class.
"Li Hao, should I continue, or do you want to explain yourself?" Ye Tong said with a half-smile.
Li Hao was dumbfounded and laughed helplessly. "What am I getting myself into? Yes, I participated in that junior class. It disbanded after a major incident. That was years ago."
Clatter...
Ma Long's spoon dropped into his plate, and everyone at the table stared at Li Hao, especially Zhou Naiyi. She had also wanted to enter that class back then. Ordinary people might not be aware, but it was highly valued by the top officials of the federations. They had to go through rigorous testing, but Zhou Naiyi was eliminated in the first round.
"Are you saying that you know Maximus, the Moon War God? That you know Fen Liweit, the Heavenly King? And... you were classmates with Bastar, the Mars Wolf King, in the junior class?"