Chapter 22: A Chance Reunion (2/2)

Sun Haining appeared to be oblivious of the duo’s emotional turn. “Xuelin, that YC guy that you mentioned last time is amazing!”

Sun Xuelin and Xiu both let out an unintentional gasp, and stared at Sun Haining.

Her father reminded them, “Did you forget about him? The guy whom you said was skilled at piloting the Raven and performed a Wavy Leap?”

Sun Xuelin grew anxious. “What about the YC guy?” Xiu stared at Sun Haining with her pearly eyes, interested in the conversation.

Sun Haining was pleased to have the attention of the two young girls, but kept that to himself. Instead, he went off tangent. “Oh dear me, my plate is empty. Hmm, my favorite dish is the sweet and sour fish, it is simply wonderful! Hah!”

Xiu was stunned speechless by the man’s diversion.

Sun Xuelin, however, was already familiar with her father’s gimmicks; she immediately grabbed a large bowlful of sweet and sour fish and emptied it into her father’s plate in one smooth motion, obviously well-versed in her role as a daughter.

Xiu observed her hosts bug-eyed as Sun Haining’s wife gave a discrete laugh, used to their antics.

Sun Haining chewed on a piece of fish, and closed his eyes to savor the taste. “Ah, this is good food…”

He opened his eyes to the glaring eyes of his daughter, empty bowl trembling in her right hand on the verge of eruption. Sun Haining sobered a little and decided to not push any further. “Haven’t you heard about the YC guy? He’s going viral on the net, his battle videos are the hottest things around, and even I have watched a few of them… The man’s got skills! Hmm…” he continued.

*Clunk* Sun Haining lay spread-eagled on the floor with a huge bowl covered on his face, and his next words muffled by the bowl.

Sun Xuelin made a face and pulled Xiu along to her room. Her laughs ringing softly like wind chimes.

Sun Xuelin’s mother called from behind her, “Finish your meal first!”

Sun Xuelin yelled back, “We’re finished!”

Her mother chided fondly, “What a difficult child!”

“Dear, could you help me take this bowl off of my face… That young lady sure put her strength into it!”

“Well you did tease her first, so you deserved it!”

“Oh heavens, my hair… Oh…” he exclaimed as his wife chuckled at his current state.

It turned out that he was always in the battle grounds! The two girls exchanged a smile, and logged on to the virtual world hurriedly.

Sun Xuelin and Xiu watched YC’s battle videos in fascination - who would have thought he had switched mechs, and seemed to have behaved more maturely. The uninitiated Xiu might thought YC looked cooler in his recent battles, but Xuelin understood that the guy had improved tremendously, and lauded the moments where his wisdom brought him success in battles.

“Xiu, let’s go watch him battle tomorrow!”

“Let’s go!” Xiu nodded in agreement!

What they did not know was, at that moment, light-years away, Ye Chong was facing the greatest crisis he had ever encountered!