Damn! They had been roommates for a year, and all they knew was that he was the gold medal delivery driver for Rainbow Pizza... No wonder! If he was the president, the principal would definitely have transferred Li Hao from the Department of Journalism to the Department of Mecha.
Wait a minute, why did he choose the Department of Journalism in the first place?
Zhou Naiyi also understood now, and she speculated that Li Hao must have made a serious mistake, to the extent that Principal Long wanted to use him but also had some concerns.
Everyone started to imagine all sorts of possibilities. Their expressions were filled with a mix of deep emotion, seriousness, and puzzlement. The person involved, however, shrugged nonchalantly, "What are you all doing? You're making it seem like you're looking at a stranger. I was lucky enough to be selected back then and had a clash with the lunar people, which caused some trouble. But that was a long time ago, and they've already forgotten about me."
That was the most troublesome mission given to him by Bleem. He had no idea what Bleem wanted to achieve, asking him to take action within the junior class. Luckily, he seized an opportunity that wasn't really an opportunity.
Li Hao seemed casual in his remarks, but anyone listening couldn't relax. Back then, under the leadership of the lunar people, they were responsible for the venue and all the funding. The four federations gathered the most outstanding young individuals to execute a "Tianqi" plan, but the specifics were unclear. At the time, the entire Solar System Union only selected a little over 5,000 people, and only 600 made it into the junior class. The elimination rate was extremely high, and even those who were eliminated were exceptional in their respective fields. At the very least, it indicated that Li Hao not only made it into the class but also stayed.
Ma Long licked his lips, feeling a bit dry. "What field were you selected for back then?"
"It seems to be in the direction of starships and mechas," Li Hao replied, taking a bite of his meat and sneakily grabbing a piece for Zuo Xiaotang.
This time, the people at the table were truly speechless. Even if Li Hao closed his eyes, he couldn't possibly be at the bottom.
"Hehe, everyone is here. I don't need to look for you separately." A hearty voice rang out, and a group of people appeared beside Li Hao and the others, seemingly out of nowhere. "Naiyi, I'd like to talk to you."
Gao Yunfeng, the captain of the Tianjing representative team, was in his fourth year of Mecha Warfare. Before the Solar System Mecha Tournament, he was undoubtedly a prodigy. Regardless of which profession he chose in the future, he had a bright future ahead. However, the overall performance of his team this time had a significant impact on him as well. Therefore, this year was an opportunity for him to make a comeback.
"Gao Yunfeng, just say what you need to say directly." After the last tournament, Zhou Naiyi withdrew from the team. Their thoughts were completely different, and they couldn't collaborate due to their differing views.
Gao Yunfeng paused for a moment, and his voice remained gentle. "Naiyi, what we need to discuss is very important and concerns the future of Tianjing."
"Gao Yunfeng, it would be good if you didn't ruin the future of Tianjing. The performance in the S-Tournament was pathetic. If I were you, I would have dropped out already," Ma Long bluntly said. Gao Yunffeng is his love rival. Initially, they were evenly matched, and Gao Yunfeng even pursued Sheng Man. However, when Sheng Man learned about Gao Yunfeng's romantic history, she chose Ma Long without hesitation. Throughout the year, Gao Yunfeng had used his privileges as the student council president to hinder Ma Long.
Gao Yunfeng's face slightly stiffened at Ma Long's words, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled politely. "Ma Long, I understand your feelings. However, I believe that with our collective efforts, we can bring Tianjing's glory back."
"Glory? You think it's that easy?" Ma Long sneered, his tone filled with disdain.
Zhou Naiyi remained silent, observing the interaction between Gao Yunfeng and Ma Long. She knew that Gao Yunfeng's intentions were not simple. There must be something he wanted to discuss privately with her. She decided to hear him out, but she would remain cautious.
"Let's go to a quieter place and have a talk," Gao Yunfeng suggested, looking at Zhou Naiyi.
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Zhou Naiyi nodded, "Alright, let's go."
The group of people moved to a more secluded area in the cafeteria, leaving Li Hao, Ye Tong, and the others at the table. Their conversation had attracted the attention of many students, but now the atmosphere at the table relaxed slightly.
Ye Tong glanced at Li Hao and smiled mysteriously, "Li Hao, you never cease to surprise me."
Li Hao shrugged, a faint smile on his face. "There are many things you still don't know about me."
As the group walked away, Li Hao and Ye Tong resumed their meal. They exchanged glances, knowing that their true purpose at Tianjing University had been exposed. It was a secret they had been guarding for a long time, and now, the journey they were about to embark on would be filled with challenges and revelations.
Meanwhile, in the quieter corner, Zhou Naiyi and Gao Yunfeng engaged in a private conversation. Their voices were low, and their expressions serious as they discussed matters that concerned the future of Tianjing University and their respective paths.
The cafeteria buzzed with activity as other students continued their meals, oblivious to the unfolding events and secrets hidden within the group. Little did they know that the choices made by these individuals would shape their destinies and set the stage for a series of thrilling adventures at Tianjing University.For example, his photography club had been dispersed by Gao Yunfeng, forcing him to recruit new members to prevent the club from disbanding due to lack of members.
"Ma Long, how dare you speak to a senior like that? Haven't you learned your lesson from the last beating?" Zhao Zhihan taunted, his eyes still fixed on Ye Tong.
Ye Tong continued eating her food, oblivious to the tensions around her. As a newcomer, she was unaware of the conflicts within the group.
"Zhao Zhihan, if you want to fight, I'm game!" Wuzang stood up and said in a stern voice.
Zhao Zhihan felt a bit intimidated by Wuzang. Within a year, Wuzang had already made a name for himself in the mecha department. He was fierce, powerful, and seemingly fearless.
"Wuzang, stay out of this. Ma Long, if you're a man, come out and fight me one-on-one. I'm ready anytime!" Zhao Zhihan shouted, trying to maintain his bravado.
"One-on-one? What's there to pick? Your looks? You need plastic surgery for that. Even genetic adjustment won't save you!" Ma Long retorted.
Gao Yunfeng also noticed Ye Tong and intervened to stop Zhao Zhihan from losing his temper. He knew that Ye Tong was the new talent that the principal had focused on recruiting. He smiled faintly and said, "You must be Ye Tong, the junior sister. I hope you can join my team. Let's work together to form the strongest Tianjing team. Naiyi, our last discussion was a mistake, and our argument was among teammates. I hope you reconsider joining the team. We will definitely seek revenge this year!"
As a senior in his fourth year, Gao Yunfeng wouldn't easily lose his temper. He knew that to secure a spot in USE and escape Tianjing's current predicament, he needed the valuable talents of Ye Tong, Zhou Naiyi, and Wuzang.
After finishing a piece of beef and wiping her lips, Ye Tong suddenly turned to Li Hao and asked, "Li Hao, which team do you think I should join?"
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Gao Yunfeng and the others all looked at a certain inconspicuous figure—Li Hao?
There was such a person in Tianjing's mecha department?
"Junior sister, it's up to you to decide which team you want to join. If you want my opinion, you should ask the class monitor," Li Hao responded nonchalantly.
"Alright, I'll listen to you," Ye Tong said indifferently.
Gao Yunfeng furrowed his eyebrows, puzzled by the sudden emergence of Li Hao, who could actually make Ye Tong obedient. "Li Hao, you can join my team along with Ye Tong. You should understand that it's a great honor, and it will greatly benefit your future after graduation. As long as Ye Tong agrees to join, I can make an exception for you."Li Hao hadn't spoken yet when Ma Long burst into laughter, "Ma doesn't know how to save face, and your embarrassing team is considered a great honor? Do you know that Li Hao is a member of the Sun System's Tianqi Youth Class, an official member!"
Gao Yunfeng and the others were dumbfounded, followed by Zhao Zhihan bursting into laughter, "Him? Him? If he's from the Tianqi Youth Class, then I must be the Speaker of the Sun System Federation. What a nerve! Boss, stop wasting time with them. You've done more than enough."
"He is indeed from the Tianqi Youth Class, but you are not," Ye Tong said, staring innocently with her big eyes, as if she was looking at a fool.
The cafeteria suddenly fell silent. The Tianqi Youth Class, a label attached to many emerging powerhouses in the Sun System, and there was a BOSS in Tianjing's mecha department?
Others' words didn't carry much persuasiveness, but Ye Tong's identity held weight.
Gao Yunfeng gave Li Hao a deep look. "Let's go."
The group hurriedly left. It must be said that the reputation of the Tianqi Youth Class was incredibly imposing. Without thorough investigation, even Gao Yunfeng didn't dare to act pretentious.
"Big brothers and sisters, please don't mess with me. That's all ancient history. You're just creating misunderstandings," Li Hao sighed helplessly.
"Hao ge, what happened to you? How did the mighty genius from the Youth Class end up like this?" Ma Long whispered once the others had left. This was the curiosity of everyone.
"It's all ancient history. Back then, I made mistakes during a group fight and received disciplinary action. Don't ask anymore. Everything's fine now, Class Monitor. I won't hold you back, but I don't have much free time," Li Hao smiled.
Ye Tong had been watching Li Hao all along. The details of that accident had been sealed, and only a limited number of people knew about it. But she happened to know a little about it, making her somewhat involved.
"Captain, let me take care of Li Hao. Don't worry, I'll make sure he gets back to where he was," Ye Tong volunteered. "Please take care of us in the future."
Li Hao nodded. Ye Tong... Her surname wasn't among those from back then. After all, she was quite distinctive, being from USE. There was no reason not to recognize her. It was strange.
During the meal, Tianjing's mecha department was hit with a piece of news, revealing the presence of a prominent figure from the Tianqi Youth Class who had fallen from grace. After all, the Tianqi Youth Class was from a long time ago, and the story of the fallen prodigy was not uncommon. If they were truly extraordinary, they would have soared long ago.
Despite the excitement, it was just the beginning of the school year, and both Zhou Naiyi and Ye Tong had a lot on their plates. Wu Zang needed to focus on his training, which couldn't be disturbed by anything else. Ma Long and Sheng Man were enjoying their time as a couple, naturally engaged in activities that were best left undescribed.
Li Hao was also busy.
"Li Hao, two servings of seafood pizza from District 96, five servings of Orleans chicken thigh pizza. Hurry up, you're our ace."
"Alright, boss. Mission accomplished. Gold Medal 567, I'm on my way!"
Li Hao was already dressed and ready. He skillfully packed the freshly baked pizzas and put on his helmet. Outside, there was a slightly worn-out second-hand electric motorcycle.
"Boss, when can we get a better one?" The delivery motorcycle was really old, and it would occasionally lose power.
"When you become the boss yourself. Now get lost," the bald boss waved his fork.
"Okay, boss."
Li Hao swiftly set off on his delivery. He certainly didn't deceive Zhou Naiyi. He was a busy working man.