Chapter 556 - A Years Separation (2/2)
Everyone couldn't help but smile at Tang Wulin's outburst. This was the miserly Tang Wulin that they had grown close with.
Tang Wulin's group continued to banter for a long time, all of them harboring the same reluctance to leave. They had grown fond of the hustle and bustle of their lives as students of Shrek Academy. It was here that they acc.u.mulated strength and learned about many fascinating subjects. This was Shrek Academy, the greatest academy on the continent, and perhaps even the entire planet of Douluo. They were all proud students of Shrek Academy! It was only natural that they were anxious about leaving for a year. By the time they returned, they would be in the second grade.
“Alright. We should get going now. We've got lots to do before we leave.” Tang Wulin finally stood up from his seat and looked back at the hundred desks behind him. Nodding to himself in satisfaction, he walked out with large strides and blazing determination. I'll definitely be way stronger when I come back! I'm coming, Star Luo!
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The sun shone with magnificence as it slowly moved through the shades of blue above. The weather was uplifting, fair and sunny, coupled nicely with a refres.h.i.+ng breeze.
Tang Wulin and his friends had just arrived in Skysea City, the largest city on the east coast. This was where Tang Wulin and Gu Yue had met Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan.
The Shrek Academy party numbered ten in total. The leader was Cai Yue'er, and the teacher in charge was Wu Zhangkong. The students on the exchange were Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, Yuanen Yehui, Yue Zhengyu, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, Xu Lizhi, and Ye Xinglan.
Today they were to meet with the delegation from Star Luo.
After spending a year here, the Star Luo delegation were prepared to return home. Due to the restrictions on airs.p.a.ce, they had no choice but to return by s.h.i.+p. In fact, it was impossible for ordinary planes or mechas to make the trip between continents. Normally, only battle armors possessed long-distance flight technology necessary to make the cross-continental trip. The Federation did possess technology that made it possible for planes and mechas as well, but it was top-secret and they didn't want to risk having it stolen by foreign states.
“Come on guys, eat! Eat to your heart's content. It's all on me today!” Tang Wulin declared to his friends. They were currently at the restaurant with the salt baked fish Tang Wulin had visited during his last trip to Skysea City.
Without even a word, Ye Xinglan began stuffing her face. She still held a small grudge against him for making her and Xu Lizhi pay for dinner all those years ago. That d.a.m.n b.a.s.t.a.r.d! I'll eat him clean! Just remembering that night got her blood boiling.
The salt baked fish had charmed everyone's taste buds and they ravenously dug in. Unlike his students, Wu Zhangkong ate with refined grace. As for Elder Cai, she pecked at the food for a bit then stopped. She was frozen in shock as she watched Tang Wulin inhale plate after plate.
“d.a.m.n this kid can really eat! How did he feed himself back on campus?” Elder Cai asked, glancing at Wu Zhangkong.
Wu Zhangkong's hand froze as he was reaching for another piece of fish. His lips began to twitch as he turned to face her, nodding so slowly that it would have been missed with a lack of attention. “Yes… Elder Feng promised to take care of all of Wulin's food expenses. So Wulin has been eating as much as he wants and sending the bill to Elder Feng.”
Elder Cai began cackled. “No wonder that old fogey shed tears of joy when he heard we were leaving! This kid's stomach is terrifying!”
Wu Zhangkong's icy expression melted into a warm smile as he looked to Tang Wulin, who was in the middle of gorging himself. The sight brought back memories. If only she were still here…
This scene of teenagers merrily chatting and feasting was the very picture of youth!
“Yuanen, eat some more,” Xie Xie said as offered her a plate of eaglebeak shrimp.
The eaglebeak shrimp gave off a tantalizing aroma. It possessed an extraordinarily hard sh.e.l.l, but the flesh within was a true delight to feast on, especially with a healthy dousing of sauce. With Tang Wulin and Xu Lizhi's gluttony, they avoided these hard to peel finger-long shrimp and opted for the meatier dishes instead.
Yuanen Yehui's blank glance landed on Xie Xie blankly for a moment. Then she accepted the plate, placed it down in front of her, and continued eating in silence. Xie Xie rejoiced at her reaction. He was happy enough that she didn't reject him. This was progress! The exchange trip to Star Luo was completely paid for by Shrek Academy, so he was taking it as an opportunity to close the gap between them.
Soon, everyone at the table leaned back in their seats and patted their bellies in satisfaction. All except for Tang Wulin and Xu Lizhi that was. Those two were in a realm of their own as the continued to stuff their faces.
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