Superhumans of the Dome City

Chapter 1516: Chapter 4: High Schoolers’ Snippets (Part 2)_3

Now that it’s come to this, what else is there to say?

Although the methods are beyond comment, the intention behind them is definitely genuine. It surpasses all misunderstandings and malice with the sincere heart of a teenager...

Qin Qianbai licked her lips in appreciation and extended her hand to her deskmate.

"I’ve received your sincerity."

Amidst the aroma of roast beef and under the watchful eyes of the entire class, their hands returned a friendly handshake. This half-day long quarrel between classmates came to an end!

In the next moment, the social studies teacher’s scream pierced through the high school’s ceiling.

"Gongsun Ce, get out to the hallway!!!"

"Why?!?"

"Teacher, there’s nothing in the school rules saying we can’t barbeque during class." Qin Qianbai tried to reason.

"Qin Qianbai, you get out too!! If you don’t want to attend class, then leave!!!"

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In conclusion, the two students were exempted from classes for the day. The hysterical social studies teacher headed straight to the principal’s office after class, attempting to have these two daring students expelled. Qin Qianbai and Gongsun Ce argued their case with the school rules, proving in various ways that barbecuing during class is a reasonable and legitimate student activity.

The incident ended with the seasoned educator Onowell smoothing things over, and as the two walked out of the teaching building, the afternoon sun, slightly diminished in strength, shone upon the school tracks.

"Later I’ll have to get notes from Mr. Shiyu..." Qin Qianbai sighed.

"What’s the fear in missing half a day of class? I’ve missed most of the semester and can still score full marks on exams." Gongsun Ce was indifferent.

"Not everyone is as smart as Ah Ce."

"You’re just as smart, really." Gongsun Ce ruffled her hair, "So let’s call it a day, okay?"

"No way." Qin Qianbai puffed her cheeks, "The beef was cold by the time I ate it, I want afternoon tea."

"Alright, alright, I’ll take you to an authentic Wanhua shop..."

Gongsun Ce sighed as he touched his wallet, thinking that if things keep going like this, he might soon have to tap into his long-unused part-time job savings. Back in middle school, he could spend money liberally with no problem, so why has the account balance dropped so quickly after entering high school?

He wanted to say it’s undoubtedly Qin Qianbai’s fault, but the real reason is that he keeps covering her expenses like a big spender. The saying "your wallet empties when you have a girlfriend" was just a rumor; actually, just being closely acquainted with a girl can already lead to this situation – if he ever truly starts dating, he might go bankrupt...

"Ah Ce, what are you thinking about?"

"I’m pondering the relationship between having ties with the opposite sex and finances." Gongsun Ce tucked away his wallet, "It’s a serious matter, don’t interrupt me right now."

"Oh."

So the two stood side by side at the crossroads, waiting for the traffic light to turn green. A fleet of new vehicles, resembling insect eggs, passed through the intersection, their mirror-like smooth surfaces reflecting their dazed faces.

"Speaking of which, Miss Qianbai." Gongsun Ce said, "The real reason you’re upset is because my ties with the opposite sex, is just too good, isn’t it?"

Qin Qianbai slightly lowered her gaze.

"...Hmm."

Upon careful consideration, this seems like the most reasonable explanation. The young lady isn’t the type to stay angry over small jokes for long, and it was she who initiated the topic of ties with the opposite sex yesterday. This persistent attitude clearly indicated that her dissatisfaction had been brewing for quite some time. Coupled with her perceptible gaze when he mingled with other women yesterday, the answer was, indeed, evident.

She felt unfairness. Uneasiness due to disparity. While her ties with the opposite sex aren’t good, Gongsun Ce is quite popular among females, and naturally, a friend might feel uncomfortable about this.

"Let me tell you, Miss Qianbai." Gongsun Ce scratched his head, "I don’t even know their names."

"?" Qin Qianbai raised her head blankly.

"In the past, I helped them during missions, assisted in fights, occasionally sorted out their troubles, encountered them in such situations. Those I’ve helped harbor gratitude towards Mr. Gongsun, and I accept this small benefit without hesitation." Gongsun Ce said, "But that’s all there is to it, you know the rules of this city. I’ve always agreed with maintaining distance, won’t break it intentionally. I haven’t asked for their names, nor exchanged contact details. If we bump into each other in the street, we greet politely, but don’t engage in further interactions. So, this isn’t the kind of ’ties with the opposite sex’ you think it is, right?"

"Ah Ce, it’s rare for you to sound like a gentleman."

Gongsun Ce chuckled: "I’m far from being a gentleman... Aside from that, you’re well aware of my interpersonal relations, will you still feel uneasy?"

"I will." Qin Qianbai said, "Regardless of Ah Ce’s ties with the opposite sex, mine are just bad."

Seeing her sulking expression, Gongsun Ce couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing. The countdown on the traffic light had three seconds remaining, and as the light turned green, he inadvertently spoke his mind aloud.

"I think it’s quite fine."

"Why?"

"If you’re not popular with the opposite sex, you won’t have a lot of guys chasing around you." Ah Ce said naturally, "I can’t stand that kind of ridiculous scene. It’s really exhausting to send them away one by one. So, the way it is now is just fine..."

He looked at the girl next to him and started smiling happily.

"If you’re not popular with the opposite sex, you can play with me after school every day, which isn’t bad, right? If you were popular, no one would bother with me, and I’d feel really lonely."

For just a moment, he saw a fleeting smile in the girl’s eyes.

"That’s true, it’s not bad this way."

Qin Qianbai’s voice became cheerful, and she grabbed her deskmate’s hand, stepping onto the pedestrian crosswalk before the green light disappeared.

"Well, let’s think about where to go this weekend."

"How about the mountain?"

"We’ve been to all the mountains in Cangdu."

"Then the seaside."

"The Realm of the Sky doesn’t have a sea."

Chatting aimlessly, the two walked together towards the opposite side of the street.

Without realizing the significance of their words or sensing the true feelings in their hearts, they still moved forward guided by instinct, spending each ordinary and joyful day...

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Then, Ah Ce woke up from the dream.

He stared at the ceiling for three seconds and used telekinesis to lift the glasses from the bedside table. His vision instantly cleared, allowing him to see the black hair beside his pillow and those black, gleaming eyes that were already wide open.

"It’s rare to wake up so early during a holiday..."

"I’m a diligent Wanhua Martial Artist, different from the lazy Ah Ce, different from Ah Ce."

"Yes, yes." Ah Ce shrank back under the blanket, turned over, and hugged the girl next to him. He gently stroked Qin Qianbai’s smooth spine and started talking about the long-lost dream.

"I dreamt of our high school days. That time was really embarrassing beyond words."

"Which time?" Qin Qianbai asked.

"Gundam."

"Ah, you idiot."

Qin Qianbai slipped out of his arms like fluid, sat at the table, and began combing her hair. Ah Ce squinted, his words filled with a touch of nostalgia: "Back then, you were really easy to get mad."

"I’m still easily angered now." Qin Qianbai said, "Especially the more I think about the Gundam incident, the angrier I get. I can’t take it anymore, I’m going to get my revenge now."

"Hey, you petty woman!" Ah Ce panicked, "You’re not planning to use that—"

Qin Qianbai turned around with a hairpin in her mouth and pointed at her lover’s nose.

"I’ve decided, this is the final eight-hour challenge. Ah Ce, put on the high school uniform, and with the eloquence and intellect of your high school days, try everything you can to flirt with me. If you can’t make my heart flutter in eight hours, I won’t talk to you for a day."

Ah Ce laughed proudly: "Ridiculous. I don’t need eight hours, as Mr. Gongsun in eight minutes you’ll be completely smitten!"

"How dare you, little Ah Ce." Qin Qianbai scoffed.

"Get that high school uniform on and get ready, I’ll show you the power of a true love expert!"

With telekinesis, he opened the wardrobe, and the somewhat rustic blue-and-white uniform slumbered in the corner. The two hurriedly grabbed the uniforms, bantering as they dressed, as if those two immature high school students had come back to life within them, taking them back to their high school days four years ago.

No, that tender and innocent high school era is long gone.

Yet, their hearts, resonating with similarity, still leap with enthusiasm.

Even though they have grown up, matured, and tied the knot, Ah Ce and Qin Qianbai’s relationship remains steady and strong.

Their youthful romantic comedy continues today.