The following days continued as usual. Yu Lian, who had become addicted to word games, finally completed this massive project on June 28th.
He filled the correct answers into the document, and this time, the resulting information was much more complete.
Moreover, the information that came out was not only written in the Imperial language (which Yu Lian was relatively familiar with), but it also thoughtfully included maps.
"Luna Star System, Lumina Star, Green Tide Valley? It's this dreadful place?"
Yu Lian guessed that if Shali were to achieve nothing on the New World for a long time, she would likely return to the Milky Way Galaxy, and sooner or later, she would realize that this “Tanghauser Gate” was not that “Tanghauser Gate,” and she would eventually find Lumina Star.
Of course, given the Little Queen’s stubbornness, without other clues, she would have to search bit by bit. He could completely wait for her to come… but now, he had no reason to go to the Luna Star System!
What if he paid his tuition after graduation to regain his freedom? But if he did that, too many people would be disappointed, wouldn't they?
Marshal Paris, Uncle Wang, Teacher Yang, senior… Feifei would be fine, she wouldn't mind whatever he did, would she?
Yu Lian felt he should seriously consider this question. But at this moment, the door to the study room was pushed open, and in walked Feifei, who appeared once every half a month.
And this time, she still brought him a late-night snack: homemade pastries and milk. It was already late, so of course, she wouldn't foolishly bring him coffee or tea.
"Didn't you finish your thesis defense? Why are you still so busy?"
"Hmm, of course, it's the combat plan for the single-ship exercise. I need to give Wien and the others a big surprise!"
Feifei blinked her peach blossom eyes and smiled: "Hmm, I believe you."
Looking at the girl's usual smiling face, Yu Lian suddenly felt a deep sense of guilt, and then said: "...Also, there are some important plans related to the great affairs of the world and the future fate of the Milky Way Galaxy."
"I believe that too," Feifei said with a smile.
"I'm telling the truth."
"Yes, that's why I believe you." Feifei reined in her smile and said earnestly: "Yu'er should be doing these things in the first place."
Yu Lian also felt that he should be doing these things, but at this moment, he inexplicably felt a sense of immense pressure.
Occasionally, he would think about abandoning all plans, just taking Feifei home to get married and have children, and then the whole family would immigrate to the Alliance homeland, where they could live a comfortable and happy life. But wouldn't that be too ungrateful for the world's kindness to him?
However, even when he started doing great things, he always worried that he wouldn't do them well.
Even if he didn't do well, Feifei would certainly not be disappointed, and would only calmly say, "It's good to come home," but he always felt he should give an account to himself.
"But even if Yu'er wants to be a great hero, it doesn't stop him from resting today." Feifei unceremoniously switched off Yu Lian's info terminal, then went to turn off the classroom lights.
"The Navy Day celebration opens the day after tomorrow! You should also give yourself a day off. So, tomorrow, don't think about anything, just give yourself a good holiday!"
"Hol-holiday?"
"Yes, you're going to spend the whole day with me!"
Just as Feifei said, since it was the grand 50th anniversary of the Navy's founding, it was natural for celebrations to begin early. Therefore, days ago, the entire Moon City, the entire Earth, and even various cities and planets in the Commonwealth were filled with a festive atmosphere.
Under these circumstances, even the Central Defense University, with its heavy coursework, only had half-day classes. Both graduates seeking career paths and lower-grade students had a period of relaxation and leisure.
Since Feifei had given the order, Yu Lian naturally had to obey. No matter what it was, a day or two wouldn't cause any delay. So, he decided to clear his mind, intending to get some good rest, and spend a fun day with Feifei.
"In summary, tomorrow, and half of the day after tomorrow, everyone should get some good rest! Have a blast! We'll have one last meeting the night after tomorrow, and then the day after that, we can board the ship!" Yu Lian sent this message to their group, immediately eliciting cheers.
"So, Captain, where are you going?" Someone asked, "Why don't you come camping with us in the crater?"
Why would I go camping in a crater with a bunch of big guys? I can't even catch a marmot!
"Of course, I'm going out to play with her." Yu Lian decisively took a photo of himself and Feifei together and directly posted it in the group.
Feifei knew what he was trying to do and couldn't help but give him a charming yet disdainful look, but facing the camera, she still showed an impeccable smile and said, "Go for it!" to everyone.
Ignoring the wailing and chest-beating in the group, Yu Lian closed the chat and began to look forward to tomorrow's activities.
Yu Lian really needed a rest. During this period, he had truly been working almost non-stop, and a lot of fatigue had accumulated. He was merely a Two Rings, and his physical strength was indeed much stronger than ordinary people, but there was still a limit. In this Universe, spiritual energy users were never true deities; even the top bosses of the Eight and Nine Rings needed rest.
Otherwise, why would that invincible Emperor Majesty have been in seclusion so often recently?
So, for the first time in two months, Yu Lian slept in, getting up at half past seven. He met Feifei, who was waiting for him in the dining hall, had breakfast together, and then, at the time the school gate opened, they walked out of the campus hand-in-hand, swaggering.
However, just as they stepped out of the school gate, they saw Gongsun Qing, dressed in training clothes, running past the main entrance without a blush or pant, and seeing the two holding hands, a clear hint of mockery flashed across her face.
"Oh, Old Yu, Fina. Going on a date!" She was laughing, but her laughter seemed very dangerous.
Yu Lian suddenly realized that he must have stood her up. After all, sparring with her at five in the morning every day had almost become a fixed routine during this period. Of course, as a reliable person, he had left a message in the group and also sent a private message to Gongsun Qing herself, but she hadn't responded.
Thinking about it carefully, this Miss Gongsun Qing had always been a typical person living in her own world, so not checking private messages or replying to emails was normal.
After all, she had an artist's temperament, very laid-back.
But no matter what, seeing her look like she was about to demand an explanation, Yu Lian still felt a little awkward.
"Yes, want to join us?" Feifei said with a smile.
The other party's mocking smile instantly froze on her face, and after a long while, she said irritably: "Wh-what are you talking about? You're on a date, I..."
"Anyway, you don't have anywhere to go here, do you?"
Gongsun Qing stepped back, clutching her chest, looking completely struck.
She had always thought she was quite popular since childhood, but after staying here for two months, she was still the most out of place person on the entire ship.
This was understandable. Overall, her overly casual artist's temperament kept her somewhat distant from most of the military academy students. And her identity as the eldest daughter of Gongsun Family family was bound to create a natural sense of distance.
At this point, Yu Lian couldn't help but pause, and he glanced at Feifei again. If he remembered correctly, it was Zhi Xia who (inadvertently) revealed Gongsun Qing's identity to everyone, wasn't it?
Then, what role did Feifei play behind the scenes in this matter?
This, this must be me overthinking, right?
"So, let's go together. Anyway, I'm very grateful that you're willing to help Yu'er this time. No matter what, I should fulfill my duties as a host," Feifei added.
Gongsun Qing still wanted to say something, but Feifei had already taken her hand: "Alright, it's decided happily."
Miss Gongsun Qing was led away by Feifei, looking bewildered, and weakly said: "Ah, I, I need to change my clothes."
"It's okay, we'll just buy some there! Besides, Xiao Qing looks good in anything."
So it's "Xiao Qing" already? Yu Lian looked at the two girls walking ahead, already chatting and laughing, truly puzzled by the development of girls' friendships.
They first went to Laurel Plaza in the city center, which was the largest urban commercial complex in the entire Moon City, and even the entire Solar System. You could spend one or two months there without seeing everything.
Although Feifei said Gongsun Qing looked good in anything, this future Sword Saint, who dreamed of being an actress, still paid great attention to her appearance. She changed into a vibrant yet tasteful dress in the mall and then touched up her light makeup.
Yes, that was the future Sword Saint, and after all, she was a girl. Even when exercising, running, practicing sword, or fighting, Miss Gongsun Qing would always carry a small makeup bag with her.
Hmm, at least, she wouldn't lose too much.
Miss Gongsun Qing, coming out of the washroom, quickly found Feifei and Yu Lian in the center of Laurel Plaza. They were currently squeezed in the crowd, pointing and commenting on the performance on the central stage.
On the stage, a group of young girls were singing and dancing, said to be a popular idol group.
Gongsun Qing briefly glanced at them, then no longer concealed her disdain.
"They're too far off. Their dancing and singing skills aren't even as good as mine when I was twelve. Also, this song and dance are too vulgar, aren't they?" Gongsun Qing looked at Yu Lian and Feifei, and seeing their expressions of genuine enjoyment, she immediately had doubts about their taste.
"We're not looking at people, we're looking at the stage," Yu Lian said with a smile. "Feifei's Chang'e back then was taken from here."
"Hehe, I just came to play with Zhi Xia and earn some pocket money, but I didn't expect to actually make it to the finals," Feifei said.
Yes, this was exactly where the finals of the "Moon City Beauty Pageant" were held, and it was where Feifei became Chang'e.
Of course, since it was a so-called beauty contest for Commonwealth university students, there would be no bikini red carpets or similar activities. Feifei simply walked around the stage once in a military officer's uniform and casual clothes, smiled brightly, and completely crushed a large group of well-dressed top students from prestigious schools.
Then, a large group of entertainment agencies jumped out, stating that as long as she signed for three years, they would guarantee her popularity throughout the entire Milky Way Galaxy and so on. Then, upon hearing that Feifei was a military academy student, they only hesitated for two more seconds, still stating that upon seeing such a gem that could shine even without polishing, even if it meant poaching from the military, they would do it without hesitation, and so on.
"Yes, I remember there were people from Universe Entertainment Department among them, right?" Feifei said as if telling a joke.
"Yes, they even took out their business cards. Saying that the Commonwealth doesn't lack a female military officer, and the Milky Way Galaxy doesn't lack a female military officer, but it has always lacked a true superstar of empress level!" Yu Lian also chuckled: "Oh, what else did that person say? Oh, right, 'Young lady, for the community of human destiny, for the great harmony of all intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy, don't you want to become an idol of the entire Universe? If it's you, you can definitely do it!'"
Feifei pursed her lips and smiled: "If I took on such a heavy burden, I would definitely die suddenly before I'm thirty, wouldn't I? Forget it, I still want to live well, to live long enough to see Yu'er get so old he can't walk."
Gongsun Qing felt as if she had been hit by a critical blow of ten thousand points again, and her surging spiritual energy almost condensed into sword qi, turning the surrounding ten li into a bloody storm.
Universe Entertainment Department? If she had joined that company, would she still need to contact small theater groups all over the world like she did now?
So, for the following period, Yu Lian had it easy. One must know that carrying a bag for a girl on a date is definitely a chore; the only way to make it less arduous is if the girl has something else to do.
Subsequently, in the simulated arcade, the swordsman controlled by Gongsun Qing and the assassin controlled by Feifei battled for hundreds of rounds.
Ultimately, the former won by relying on the overwhelming dynamic vision and reaction speed of a high-level spiritual energy user; however, it was a rather ungraceful victory with dangerously low health.
Yu Lian watched from the side, utterly captivated. Gongsun Qing won entirely by relying on overwhelming physical prowess, fully maximizing the machine's performance. Or rather, towards the end, it was clear that the AI couldn't keep up with her reactions. However, Feifei, with her almost perfect combat rhythm, skill selection, and evasion and positioning, managed to drag the opponent down to dangerously low health.
Now you know how Yu Lian got that divine gear in "gaia ol," don't you?
However, in the subsequent Star Card showdown, Feifei won by a landslide. The scene was so beautiful that Yu Lian almost couldn't bear to watch.
Gongsun Qing felt her intelligence insulted and dragged Feifei to play magnetic ball.
This was a sport very similar to tennis in his previous life, with similar rules and gameplay, except that streetball hitting used impact gloves instead of rackets. Of course, there were also singles, doubles, and mixed doubles modes, etc.
"Since we're out to play together, it'd be boring if it was just us. Let's play doubles; Yu'er and I will be a team, and Xiao Qing can find another partner."
The future Sword Saint was once again left reeling, utterly defeated by the ordinary girl.
"Yu, Yu Lian, who are you going to team up with?" Gongsun Qing shouted.
"Huh?"
"Hmm, Yu'er, ever since we were little, we've always been together when we played magnetic ball, haven't we?"
"Haga?" Yu Lian, who was happily eating melon, completely failed to understand how this related to him.
His spiritual energy user's intuition told him that no matter how he answered, it was a deadly question!
But just at this moment, he suddenly heard a very clear "whoosh," a soft sound that would instantly be overlooked in the surging crowd.
However, Yu Lian, being a spiritual energy user, heard it. To him now, it was like a sweet rain after a long drought, as if his parched soul had been nourished.
He dashed into the crowd, grabbing the two people who were trying to escape, the very ones who had made the "whoosh" sound: Tamir and Bai Ziya. Then, with a shout of "Hey!" he stopped the others who were about to flee.
"Hehehe, Aisen, Baolu, and Kou Shan, you've only been here a few days, but you've learned this part very quickly! Don't run, come and play with us."
That's right, it's better to enjoy it with everyone than alone.
I promise my parents in the universe spirit that I will never go on a date with (more than two) girls again.