In the morning, before the first class.
Watching Counselor Roth, with his burly physique, walk onto the podium with a smile, the assembled students in the class immediately quieted down.
Xi Nian, sitting in a back-row seat, felt a jolt in his heart.
It was as if his inner premonition was confirmed.
Counselor Roth leaned his hands on the lectern, first cleared his throat, and then went straight to the point, announcing, "Starting tomorrow, the school will organize students in batches to visit the Marine Research Museum in the seaside town.
Our class is scheduled for the first batch tomorrow."
"We'll depart in the morning to visit the Museum and return to school in the afternoon, so students only need to make simple preparations and don't need to bring too much luggage."
At this point, Counselor Roth patted his firm chest vigorously and said in a deep voice, "I and the vice Counselor will lead the team there together, please rest assured!"
That's truly reliable—not!
Xi Nian's eye twitched slightly, and he had an ominous feeling.
Was the school making another big move?!
Since the beginning of this year, every time he traveled, he encountered strange, supernatural incidents.
Especially the school-organized group activities; it seemed no outing had ever been without an incident, though they all ended without major harm.
What Xi Nian didn't know was that this was actually one of the main reasons the school was organizing this visit to the Marine Research Museum.
Since the last school-organized outdoor group activity, which coincidentally ran into the Battle of New York—an alien invasion—some students still had psychological trauma, and many parents reported that their children were afraid to go out casually.
Coupled with the Lizard monster invasion incident that occurred at the school a while ago, the school's reputation and atmosphere had plummeted to rock bottom!
To help students adjust psychologically and improve the campus atmosphere, the school decided to organize this Museum visit.
After all, it was already late February, the season of spring blossoms, and the seaside environment was very comfortable.
Looking at the sea could make one feel much more relaxed and cheerful, and in another two or three months, it would be the hot summer when one could wear swimsuits and go into the sea.
If it were in the past, upon hearing such news of an outing, the whole class would have already been cheering excitedly.
However, due to the recent surge of supernatural events, many students either exchanged glances or lowered their heads in silence, finding it difficult to equate the trip with joy and happiness.
Counselor Roth smiled at this and continued, "I almost forgot to mention.
For this trip, each student can bring one parent to visit, and the school will reimburse the travel expenses!"
"That's great!"
"Can I bring my brother?"
"Tuesday, my dad definitely won't be free... but the school is still good this time."
The students in the classroom's eyes lit up, finally showing excitement and anticipation.
"Can we bring a parent?" Xi Nian was taken aback.
Generally speaking, this type of parent-child model mostly appeared in elementary school and had basically disappeared by high school.
It was probably a special adjustment made by the school during a special period.
Clearly, the school was willing to invest more this time to correct students' recent negative perceptions of the school.
However, if he could bring a parent... Xi Nian would be incredibly secure!
Kara's group was also incredibly secure; as long as it wasn't the end of the World, they could pretty much handle anything.
Counselor Roth glanced at Felicia, who was standing at the classroom door, and reminded her, "Deputy Counselor, remember to communicate with the parents tomorrow to see if they have any needs or suggestions."
"Okay, I understand."
Felicia, with her shimmering silver hair, pushed up her black-framed glasses on her high nose bridge and smiled as she nodded in agreement...
The next morning, the Sun was bright, and the outdoor temperature was cool.
The time for the class's outing to the Marine Research Museum arrived as scheduled.
Four yellow school buses lined up on the road in front of the school gate, and the counselors began to arrange for students accompanied by parents to board the school buses.
"Everyone, please get on the bus first.
We'll be departing soon."
While communicating with some parents, Felicia inadvertently saw the Black-haired Boy sitting alone on a public bench under a tree on campus, and her heart was immediately touched.
Felicia was about to walk over, but a mother and daughter moved faster than her.
"Xi Nian!"
Hearing the pleasant female voice calling him, Xi Nian looked up and saw Gwen, his childhood friend, approaching.
Beside her was a stylish, middle-aged woman with curly blonde hair, still full of charm.
"Gwen, Mrs.
Mary, good morning!" Xi Nian quickly stood up and greeted them.
"Good morning, little Xi Nian, why are you sitting here alone?" Mary Jane smiled brightly when she saw Xi Nian, then asked curiously.
"I didn't ask Aunt Diana to come," Xi Nian replied.
"Ah, why?" Mary Jane continued to ask, surprised.
"Uh, actually, visiting alone is the same," Xi Nian smiled.
Aunt Diana had been busy dealing with company matters and the Justice League's site selection recently.
She came home very late yesterday, so he, having already gone to sleep, hadn't mentioned the school's organized outing today.
"Mom," Gwen pulled Mary Jane, who was about to ask more questions.
She secretly glanced at Xi Nian, and despite Mary Jane's presence, she blushed and said, "Xi Nian, I'll stay with you."
"Yes," Mary Jane chimed in again, brimming with enthusiasm, "We'll stay with you!
If you don't mind, you can also treat me like a mom... Gwen, I wasn't finished, why are you pulling me?!"
"Xi Nian... we're getting on the bus first!
You hurry up and come too!"
Gwen said quickly while pulling Mary Jane away.
Xi Nian watched, somewhat amused.
He lowered his head and patted the backpack in his arms: "We should get on the bus too, buddy."
"Meow!"
A faint meow of a cat could be heard from inside the backpack.
Since Aunt Diana didn't come, Xi Nian still chose to secretly bring Little Emperor.
As for Guan Luo, it needed to continue investigating S.H.I.E.L.D. matters, so he left it at home...
Xi Nian put on his backpack and stood up, about to walk towards the school bus, but then quickly paused.
Just outside the school gate.
A tall, stylish figure leaned quietly there, the sunlight and breeze falling on her, making her flowing black long hair shimmer.
The Black-haired Woman elegantly raised her hand, gently pressing down on the White Sun hat she wore, and a pair of bright, heroic eyes appeared from beneath the brim.
"Aunt Diana?"
Xi Nian thought he had seen wrong and subconsciously rubbed his eyes.
But the woman had already stepped in front of him, gently tapping his brow with her slender finger, and chided, "You've grown wings, haven't you?
If I hadn't glanced at your counselor's Twitter, I probably wouldn't have known about this until the visit was over."
"I wouldn't dare," Xi Nian blinked, his eyes filled with uncontrollable joy.
"Let's go, don't keep the others waiting for us."
Diana reached out her hand to him, and Xi Nian naturally took her warm hand; his hand, however, seemed a bit larger.
Diana was clearly momentarily dazed, then sighed softly, "You've really grown up..."
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