Meng Hongchen swayed unsteadily as she arrived at the outer court cafeteria of Shrek Academy.
Ever since entering Shrek Academy, she had been constantly thinking of ways to approach Ao Yao, but she hadn't found any opportunities.
The Fourth Year and First Year teaching buildings were not together; a yellow building housing the Second and Third Years separated them. Moreover, the curriculum at Shrek Academy was no less demanding than at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, leaving her with no chance.
Finally, classes ended, but the First Year's lessons were long over, and she couldn't find a trace of Ao Yao.
Helpless, Meng Hongchen could only wander around Shrek Academy, admiring its unique scenery while constantly reassuring herself mentally, "There will definitely be a chance."
After meandering for a long time, Meng Hongchen finally drifted to the outer court cafeteria.
It had to be said, the food at the Shrek Academy cafeteria was quite good. Compared to the cafeteria at Shrek Academy, the food at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy was undoubtedly much worse.
Of course, her brother, Xiao Hongchen, had provided an explanation for this point.
Although Shrek Academy had established a Soul Tool Department, its main focus remained cultivating powerful Spirit Masters. The meals at Shrek Academy were basically all carefully cooked and simmered, which was very helpful for solidifying a Spirit Master's foundation and improving their spirit power. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, focusing mainly on cultivating Soul Engineers, did not place too much emphasis on the physical fitness and foundation of its Soul Engineers, which is why its meals were considerably simpler compared to Shrek Academy's.
Meng Hongchen felt that Shrek Academy handled this aspect quite well.
The Sun Moon Empire had now realized its deficiency in high-level Spirit Master combat strength, even going so far as to cooperate with the Holy Spirit Cult, which was composed of Evil Soul Masters, to resolve this issue.
She felt this was handled very poorly.
Precisely because they recognized their own weakness, they should be making changes and moving closer to Shrek Academy.
Even if they couldn't surpass Shrek Academy in the short term, perhaps in many years they could cultivate a batch of decent Spirit Masters?
After a flurry of random thoughts, Meng Hongchen ordered a meal from the service window and planned to find a random seat.
Just as she was looking around for a seat, a figure abruptly caught her attention.
To be precise, a face caught her attention.
What a handsome and authoritative face!
This face, as handsome as those described for readers, was so handsome that Meng Hongchen couldn't help but blush just by looking at it.
Meng Hongchen instantly determined that the owner of this face must be Ao Yao!
Only such an exquisitely handsome face was worthy of the praise Ao Yao had given himself in his diary book!
It was just the place where she had looked for it without success! She found it without even looking!
Ao Yao, this Young Miss is here!
Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. After several deep breaths, Meng Hongchen's gaze reluctantly shifted away from Ao Yao's face, and her heart calmed down considerably.
She carried her tray and quickly walked over to Ao Yao's table.
Under Ao Yao's slightly surprised gaze, the corner of Meng Hongchen's mouth curved up slightly, revealing a flawless smile: "Hello there, handsome. May I get to know you?"
Hearing this, Ning Tian and Wu Feng instantly looked up. Wu Feng's reaction was better, merely showing some confusion, but Ning Tian's expression instantly became vigilant, her eyes looking at Meng Hongchen as if facing a great enemy.
Ao Yao looked up in surprise. Standing before him was an extremely beautiful young girl. Her long hair was a rare wine-red color, deeper than Ma Xiaotao's hair color, resembling mellow, fine grape wine, shimmering with a faint luster. Her figure was slender, with perfectly balanced proportions; her curves and lift were just right. Although slightly less endowed than Ma Xiaotao, her overall appearance subtly surpassed both Ning Tian and Wu Feng beside her.
There was such a figure at Shrek Academy?
Ao Yao noticed the purple uniform Meng Hongchen was wearing and felt a bit surprised.
Fourth Year... If he remembered correctly, weren't Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya also in the Fourth Year?
"Hello."
Just as Ao Yao spoke to respond, Meng Hongchen proactively extended her hand: "Hello, my name is Meng Hongchen."
???
Wait a minute?
What did you just say your name was?
Meng Hongchen?
Am I dreaming? I'm actually seeing Meng Hongchen at this time?
Sensing Ao Yao's stunned expression, Meng Hongchen secretly chuckled but maintained a calm face: "I am an exchange student from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, here at Shrek Academy for exchange studies. I saw you were very handsome, so I wanted to come over and introduce myself."
An exchange student from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy?
It really is that Meng Hongchen!?
But wasn't the exchange program between Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy scheduled to start only after this Spirit Master Tournament concluded?
Why is it early?
Hiss...
Ao Yao suddenly thought of a possibility—could Meng Hongchen also see his diary?
In order to obtain the diary book's reward, she must have urged her grandfather, Jing Hongchen, to initiate the exchange student program early, which is why she appeared at Shrek Academy?
That explanation... seemed quite reasonable.
But it was also possible that it wasn't the case at all.
Ao Yao suppressed the shock in his heart, extended his hand, and shook Meng Hongchen's.
"My name is... Ao Yao."
Meng Hongchen's small hand was icy and very soft, and her skin was smooth like soft jade.
However, this sensation didn't last long; Ao Yao still let go of her hand.
"You don't mind if I eat here, do you?"
Although Meng Hongchen used a questioning tone, she had already sat down, completely treating Ning Tian and Wu Feng beside her as air, as if she hadn't noticed their existence at all.
Of course, Meng Hongchen truly hadn't noticed their existence.
Her attention was completely fixed on Ao Yao.
Even observing him up close, there wasn't a single flaw on Ao Yao's face. He was simply... simply the most handsome person she had ever seen in her life!
If only she could be with Ao Yao...
A blush immediately spread across Meng Hongchen's face.
Noticing the change in Meng Hongchen's expression, Ao Yao began analyzing silently in his mind.
Meng Hongchen's behavior... completely fit her established persona. With her flirtatious nature, it was indeed possible for her to actively approach him upon seeing him, and the blush on Meng Hongchen's face also seemed reasonable.
But...
You shouldn't be here at this time!
"An exchange student from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy... What does that mean?"
Ao Yao scooped a bite of meat from his tray and asked casually.
"Your Shrek Academy has always wanted to conduct exchange studies with our Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. It just so happened that my grandfather also wanted me and my brother to experience the style of Shrek Academy, so the exchange student plan was launched."