kvmb Chapter 23 The Matchmaker Arranges the Threads, Red Strings Tie the Feet
Chapter 23 The Matchmaker Arranges the Threads, Red Strings Tie the Feet
After class, Chu Qiuchi turned around, leaned on Ji Moyu's desk, and asked in an exaggerated tone, "Little Fish, I have something to ask you!"
Upon hearing this familiar address, Ji Moyu frowned, but without raising her head, she continued to focus intently on studying the magic circle diagram that her teacher had just mentioned.
"Little fish, little fish, little fish, say something! I really have something to ask you!"
Chu Qiuchi persisted in calling, and seeing that Ji Moyu remained silent, she waved her hand in front of Ji Moyu's eyes and continued, "Little Fish, can you hear me? If you hear me, make a sound! Little Fish, Ji Moyu..."
Finally, Ji Moyu raised his head, looked expressionlessly at the chattering girl in front of him, and slowly uttered two words.
"What's the matter?"
"Oh, finally you've 'said something'! I've been shouting until my throat is practically burning. Little Fish, you can't do that. We're going to be teammates fighting side by side from now on, so we have to look after each other and get along well."
As she spoke, she exaggeratedly cleared her throat, as if she were really struggling to shout.
"Tell the important point!"
Ji Moyu said calmly.
"Isn't that the important point? This is crucial for our future relationship..."
Sensing that the girl in front of her was about to launch into another long-winded speech, Ji Moyu gave Chu Qiuchi a cold look, signaling her to stop talking nonsense.
Receiving Ji Moyu's sharp, knife-like gaze, Chu Qiuchi wisely stopped his long-winded speech and instead asked with a grin, "Little Fish, where do you live?"
As soon as he said that, a series of meaningful coughs immediately rang out around him.
Chu Qiuchi turned to the people around him who were obviously faking coughs and said, "What are you all thinking? I was just asking because maybe we can come to class together in the future, that's all."
Her eyes held a hint of innocence, but the smile at the corner of her mouth betrayed her true intention to joke.
Seeing this, Chu Yichen couldn't help but whisper to Chu Qiuchi, "Sister, shouldn't we be a little clearer about what we're saying? Otherwise, asking such a question directly might scare people away."
Chu Qiuchi retorted quietly, with a hint of playfulness: "Brother, you don't understand, this is called romance."
A sly glint flashed in her eyes, clearly quite pleased with her approach. She then turned back and leaned on Ji Moyu's desk again, her gaze fixed intently on his answer, as if determined to get it.
Ji Moyu felt Chu Qiuchi's gaze, finally put down the magic circle diagram in his hand, looked up and looked directly at Chu Qiuchi, his tone calm but with a hint of helplessness: "I live in the suite area of the academy's single dormitory area."
Chu Qiuchi nodded in satisfaction, a smug smile playing on his lips: "Alright, Little Fish, I've got it. I live there too, what's your number? Maybe we'll even be neighbors!"
Ji Moyu frowned slightly, seemingly still a little uncomfortable with the nickname "Little Fish," but ultimately chose to remain silent, only giving a faint reply.
"97."
"Wow, what a wonderful coincidence! I live in number 99. It seems we're like old Wang next door... oh no, I mean, good neighbors in the next room!"
Chu Qiuchi was so excited he almost jumped out of his seat.
Seeing his older sister's excited expression, as if she had won the lottery, Chu Yichen teased, "Looks like you two really are a match made in heaven! Did you buy a VIP service of destiny together? How did you even guess that right!"
Puyang Minghui jokingly added, "Yeah, we were just saying they might be neighbors, and now it's actually true. Qiuchi, are you guys putting on a real-life version of 'close neighbors'?"
Nalan Xingyao chuckled and winked meaningfully at Chu Qiuchi: "It seems there will be many interesting stories among the members of our 'Six Six Great Fortune' team in the future."
Chu Qiuchi didn't take his teammates' teasing to heart; instead, he became even more excited.
"That's a must! We'll not only be teammates fighting side by side, but also good neighbors leveling up together! By the way, Minghui and Xingyao, where do you two live?"
Puyang Minghui laughed and joked, "I thought you only cared about where my cousin lived. Actually, Xingyao and I also live in the single dormitory area, but we live in the villa area. Grandpa wanted to arrange for my cousin to live with us before, but he didn't agree."
"Wow, a small villa district! I heard it's very beautiful there," Chu Qiuchi exclaimed.
Chu Yichen interjected with a hint of resentment, "Why do you all live in single dorms, but I'm the only one living in a shared dorm?"
Chu Qiuchi turned to Chu Yichen and said sarcastically, "Didn't you choose this yourself? You chose this dormitory, so you have to stay here whether you cry or not!"
Chu Yichen glanced at Chu Qiuchi with a deep look, his inner laughter turning into something else entirely.
Chu Qiuchi patted his shoulder with amusement, then looked at Puyang Minghui and Nalan Xingyao with anticipation and asked excitedly, "Minghui, Xingyao, do you have a study in your villa? If we have anything to discuss in the future, can we meet up in your villa?"
Puyang Minghui and Nalan Xingyao exchanged a quick glance. Then, Puyang Minghui nodded, her eyebrows curving upwards and the corners of her mouth turning up in a smile.
"Of course! We do have a nice study in our little house. It's quite quiet, perfect for our discussions. It'll be more lively if you come over; right now it's just Xingyao and me, it's too spacious!"
Nalan Xingyao nodded in agreement: "Yes, we are very much looking forward to discussing learning and cultivation issues with everyone. The little villa is always open to everyone."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qiuchi smiled with satisfaction: "Great, then it's settled. We can hold a 'strategic meeting' in Minghui and Xingyao's villa from now on, and enjoy the comfortable environment there as well."
What are you planning to do next?
Nalan Xingyao smiled slightly, "There's nothing special planned. Minghui and I plan to go back to our dorm to cultivate and break through to the magic apprentice level as soon as possible."
Chu Yichen also shared her plans: "My roommates and I are planning to have a meal together to get to know each other better."
Ji Moyu once again stated succinctly, "Go back and cultivate."
"Alright, I'll go back to cultivate then. Little Fish, wait for me, let's go together."
After saying that, she turned to her younger brother Chu Yichen and instructed him, "Little brother, after you finish your meal, hurry back to cultivate. Let's try to break through as soon as possible."
Chu Yichen smiled and assured Chu Qiuchi, "I know, sis. I'll focus on my cultivation. Oh, by the way, I won't come to see you tomorrow. I plan to come to the classroom with my roommates from now on." He naturally knew the importance of cultivation and didn't want to fall behind his teammates.
"Alright then, you can stick with your roommates from now on. It'll strengthen your friendships and encourage each other in your studies. I'll be going to and from get out of class with my new neighbor, right, Little Fish? You'll wait for me, won't you?"
As she spoke, Chu Qiuchi tilted her shoulder slightly and gently bumped Ji Moyu's arm. Her smile was as bright as the summer sun, and her eyes, as clear as glass, were filled with anticipation.
Ji Moyu was slightly taken aback, her gaze falling on the smiling face before her, especially those eyes that shone like stars. The words of refusal were already on the tip of her tongue, but for some reason, they took a detour, ultimately turning into an almost inaudible "hmm".
Upon hearing Ji Moyu's affirmative answer, Chu Qiuchi's eyes shone even brighter, and his smile became even more radiant. He exuded undisguised joy, as if even the surrounding air had become clearer.
After agreeing on their plans, the members of the "Six-Six Great Fortune" team began to implement their respective strategies. Some went back to their dormitories to cultivate, while others went out for meals to strengthen their friendships. But whatever they did, they all shared a common goal—to break through to the level of magic apprentice as soon as possible.
Chu Qiuchi officially entered the magic training stage. At the same time, in the territory of the Netherworld Winged Tiger Clan of the Beastmen, an old man received a magic message and his face turned gloomy and furious.
"What a waste of talent! He managed to squander such a great opportunity."
He then summoned several of his men and ordered, "Take a few teams and secretly keep watch at every entrance to the Great Forest of Aris. If you spot him returning, take action immediately."
In the Moon-Treading Valley of the Aris Great Forest, the chieftain of the Moon-Treading Dragon Clan also discovered the disappearance of his grandson, Long Yueze, and summoned a large number of clansmen to begin a secret search.
In the royal palace of the Aurora Empire, King Ao Jinming also summoned his secret guards to secretly intensify their search for Long Yueze's whereabouts.