At this point, the child quickly shouted out the answer, because since childhood, he has been very interested in the vast universe, always believed in the legend of aliens.
When he was a child, Ah Jun would often look up at the stars on the roof of his attic and imagine the wonders of the universe. Sometimes he even had a little expectation that aliens like him would come to take him home, because at that time, little Ah Jun had to think that he was probably not a race belonging to this place.
Although the idea of aliens is somewhat strange to most people, and perhaps only a few people believe it as strongly as they do, Ah Jun thinks that anything is possible, just like himself, who may be an even more incredible existence than the legend of aliens.
The uncle is also different from most people. On this issue, he is the same kind of person as Ah Jun——It seems that the uncle and nephew not only have similar personalities, but also have some similar preferences.
Of course, the uncle had known the childs thoughts for a long time—— He smiled contentedly and nodded affirmatively. The two chatted like this until the third pot of tea was nearly gone... Just as Ah Jun was about to refill his cup, he was stopped.
"Go home!"
At this point, the uncle looked at the child, and then, while taking care of himself to arrange the tea set, he said without courtesy.
"I..." Ah Jun looked into the distance, then looked at the uncle.
"—— Drink again, the tea is empty, dont you know the price is high now!"
——Oh, well!
Although he was reluctant to let go, the child knew that since the uncle had said it, there was no possibility for him to continue to cling—— He walked obediently to the place of return, and looked at the uncles back, with a mix of emotions.
With the light beam, the child once again reluctantly left this inner harbor of the heart, which is like a flash of the moment, and this time, the uncle did not turn around, nor did he leave.
At this time, Ah Jun kept thinking... one day, he would find a way to make his dream come true.
Just as the conversion was about to be completed, suddenly, a familiar voice sounded again in the childs ear, a little unclear, but a little worried, and soon disappeared—— Then, Ah Jun heard again, a little other sounds.
——Hmm?
It was the cry of a little snout... At this moment, the boy could not wait to squint his eyes. He was a little heavy and a little fuzzy, but he could still see the little cats figure. She was watching him nearby, and then suddenly disappeared.
——This cant be the second layer of dream?
Arjun was a little confused. He tried to wake up quickly and open his eyes again.
Hmm? Not —— just seen, the dimple returned to his side. Meanwhile, the Holy Maiden arrived. After checking on Ah Juns condition, she let out a sigh of relief, her face briefly showing a rare smile before walking away.
Then came the sound of a hurried run. After a while, Xiao Xi also carefully brought a lot of food to Ah Jun, and Xiao Jiuwoo was still calling beside Ah Jun.
At this time, Ah Jun has been completely awake, he saw him slowly shiver, sit up with Xiao Xis help, although very weak but looking good.
He immediately glanced at the kitten beside him, stroking her delicate head to calm her down—— The little feline had initially tried to jump onto Ah Juns shoulder for a closer look, but was gently held by the maiden. After struggling for a while, she calmed down and followed the girl back to their room to rest.
In addition, Xiao Xi also brought hot food to her second brother. While giving a brief introduction, she couldnt help admiring the saints skills. When mentioning the girls name, she looked a little proud with a chubby face.
It turned out that since their return to the hotel, Ah Jun had been in a deep sleep. The Holy Maiden, having expended too much energy during this ordeal, had been meditating in her room. As for Xiao Jiwo, she stayed by Ah Juns side without leaving his side. Thus, the daily operations of the small team were managed by Xiao Xi. Though he couldnt handle anything beyond cooking, he put in his best effort and showed genuine dedication.
The secluded saintess, however, found herself inexplicably plagued by inner restlessness and turbulence, with her recovery progressing at a painfully slow pace. Compounding this was a lingering sense of unease that left her in a state of emotional stagnation–a condition the Holy Medical Clan termed "Yü" (melancholy).
Fortunately, Xiao Xi maintained intense focus on the Holy Maiden. Though lacking deep understanding of womens inner worlds, he could sense their emotions with remarkable sensitivity. He seized multiple opportunities to entertain her through his signature crosstalk-style monologues, which unexpectedly yielded remarkable results.
The girl had been a little like water, with little fluctuation, and had a high ability to regulate herself and control her emotions, so she did not need help——but somehow, this time, she felt a little overwhelmed and could not calm down for a long time.
Under Xiao Xis persistent efforts, her inner turmoil gradually subsided—— The young womans compassionate support calmed her turbulent emotions, much like how a once choppy lake surface regained its serenity. Though the emotional impact lingered, its residual force seemed to dissolve into the water itself—giving new momentum to the sluggish currents without stirring up fresh ripples.
In gratitude, the Holy Maiden unexpectedly answered a question Xiao Xi had asked most frequently since their first meeting. Unaware of any expectation, Xiao Xi beamed with delight until her muscles stiffened. Even while serving meals and chatting with Ah Jun, her face lit up with smug pride.
Of course, this wasnt about showing off—it was simply a joyful sharing. Ah Jun, who somewhat understood his brothers thoughts, glanced at Xiaoxi and shook his head with a smile, pinching the drool at the corner of his mouth—— However, the prolonged laughter had made the boy lose control of his expression, his mouth unable to close properly.
After Ah Jun regained consciousness, everyone began their recovery routines—resting and sleeping. By noon the next day, he had joined the group for lunch at the restaurant. Xiao Xi assisted while Shengnu demonstrated her culinary skills, serving dishes specially prepared for boys that were even more delicious than before, each bite a testament to her culinary artistry.
Xiao Xi was also admiring it and said smugly that ——these dishes could be the signature dishes of their restaurant. Hmm? What a beautiful thought!
The Holy Maiden smiled faintly upon hearing this, her eyes fixed on others reactions——Naturally, Ah Jun must have supported Xiaoxis choice. These dishes were perfectly matched in both flavor and taste. What stood out was the custom-made gourmet menu for Ah Jun–a creative concept originally conceived by the small restaurant owner. While the core ingredients were missing, the dish remained remarkably authentic and delicious.
Even the kitten, after seeing this delicious food, begged to taste it. Of course, Ah Jun did not hesitate at all. He and the little dimple carefully tasted and savored it, as if they had returned to the past.
In a moment, the Holy Maidens expression shifted from a smile to a fleeting satisfaction, then quickly turned cold again. She occasionally forced a smile, perhaps that was the norm for her people. Meanwhile, Xiao Xi kept praising them while snatching bits of food from Ah Jun and the kitten from time to time.
That night, after studying the next training trip and plan, although his body was still a little unstable, Ah Jun knew in his heart that with his current constitution, even if he fully recovered, it would be like that, and the training schedule could not be delayed, so he had to hurry up.
So, after a brief discussion with Xiao Xi and Xiao Jiuwoo, he decided to set out early tomorrow morning. After all, the next stop is a little far away and will take about two days.
Before going to bed, Ah Jun wanted to say goodbye to the Holy Maiden. He explained their decision and thanked her for her help, but the girl was not in the room.
Xiao Xi and Xiao Jiuwo told Ah Jun that the Holy Maiden had left in the afternoon. While they didnt know all the details, they mentioned she was returning home and wouldnt be back that evening, probably missing her family after being away for so long. Xiao Xi felt a bit disappointed, but Ah Jun reassured him theyd meet again the next day. After all, while most people here were free-spirited, they still maintained great courtesy in their interactions.
The next morning, Ah Jun took Xiao Mao and the listless Xiao Xi out of the hotel to prepare for their departure. As he had mentioned, when they reached the main gate of the main city, they indeed saw a fresh and elegant girl walking away from them in the distance. Her silhouette looked familiar—— She was wearing a modified version of Hanfu, which had shed some of its delicate charm but gained more athletic appeal.
Xiao Xi immediately recognized the identity of the person and perked up, instinctively rushing over to greet—— She saw the girl slowly turn around, smiling at everyone, and playfully tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear. She was the Holy Maiden, just as Ah Jun had guessed, she had arrived.
" morning!"
In fact, after learning about Ah Juns plan, the girl had been waiting here since early in the morning. She greeted everyone gently and then said to Ah Jun and the cat, "From now on... well be classmates."
This kind of speech sounds a little abrupt, but Ah Jun still guessed something, but it was difficult to be sure of his own thoughts, after all, the Holy Maiden has responsibilities, and, in accordance with the long-standing tradition of Xuanwu County, this is unreasonable, how?
"Actually, people of our family can choose whether to go to college or not, including me as a saint..."
The girl, seeing Ah Juns surprised expression, covered her mouth with her hand and smiled, explaining calmly. Of course, Xiao Xi beside her looked more noticeable, visibly excited and eager, but he didnt notice at all. She continued staring at Ah Jun and said, "I came home yesterday just for this——Lets go together?"
When faced with the girls sincere invitation, Ah Jun felt utterly flustered. This was not only because the plan required adjustments, but also because he was genuinely unprepared for such a sudden turn of events. Moreover, his childhood struggles with female interactions likely stemmed from never having had any female friends in the first place.
Though the Holy Maiden of Xuanwu Commandery had fought alongside him and their bond had grown stronger through their shared trials, and Ah Jun knew he had come to regard her as a close friend, there remained an inexplicable unease in his heart. But if it were Laner standing before him now, the young man would undoubtedly have answered without hesitation.
"Good —— great, welcome, welcome!"