Chapter 273: Love at Second Sight

The second segment ended here; the number of male trainees changed again. Due to the decrease in male trainees, their positioning shifted, forming a single line opposite the female trainees.

After this round, the male trainees had a rough idea of how the female trainees felt toward them—some were beaming with pride, others wore mournful faces, varied.

At this moment, the host spoke again; this time it was Zhang Lexuan speaking.

"After the first two rounds, I believe everyone has gained a basic understanding of each other. Next we will enter the third segment: Love at Second Sight. Ladies, please pay attention this time—you can no longer choose randomly as you did in the second round. Once you choose, you must take responsibility for your choice. Each male trainee has one minute for self-introduction; after introducing themselves, they should come to me and report the number of the Sea Goddess Fairy they admire. After all male trainees finish their self-introductions, the female trainees will begin choosing; this choice represents your final decision. Each female may choose only once and cannot regret it. After choosing, we will proceed to the fourth segment."

"Male trainees, please note: while presenting yourselves, you may simultaneously display the abilities you consider strong, or introduce your cultivation level, etc., as long as you feel your introduction can attract the female you admire. This time we will change the order, deciding who goes first and who goes later by drawing lots, to ensure fairness."

Bei Bei stepped on a lotus leaf, drifting slowly toward the male trainees, holding a bunch of numbers in her hand, conducting the draw from left to right.

The female trainees opposite were not idle either; each began wearing a number badge on her chest, indicating her number, and they also rearranged their positions.

Tang Wulin drew number twelve, Xu San Shi drew number eight, and Huo Yutong drew number seven.

Soon, the male trainees in front began their self-introductions.

Tang Wulin let it go in one ear and out the other; he had not yet recovered from his recent nervousness.

The male trainees were full of vigor in this segment, presenting themselves; for them, this was the best moment to showcase their strengths.

Whether the female trainees would take notice of them depended greatly on this opportunity to perform.

Of course, there were also those who differed from the others.

Xu San Shi not only finished his self-introduction but also made another passionate confession to Jiang Nannan.

Unfortunately, Jiang Nannan never gave him a proper glance until the end.

Seeing no response, Xu San Shi gave a desperate smile, jumped straight into the water, and forfeited his chance to participate in this Sea God Fate event.

Watching blankly as he fell into the water, Jiang Nannan felt a pang in her heart, but ultimately said nothing and let him go.

Xu San Shi's action instantly made the atmosphere of the Sea God Fate event grow heavy.

Tang Wulin was also affected by the atmosphere, his expression somewhat uneasy.

He also felt sorrow for Xu San Shi, but the problem was that he himself was barely holding on.

Although Huo Yutong had just left him a lamp, after that she averted her gaze and refused to look at him no matter what.

How could he possibly relax under those circumstances?

Soon a few minutes passed, and Bei Bei's voice sounded.

"Tang Wulin, it's your turn."

Hearing the voice, Tang Wulin raised his head, made eye contact with Bei Bei, and saw her giving him an encouraging look.

Tang Wulin nodded lightly, stepped forward again, walking on the water toward the lake's center. Arriving at the center, he said solemnly: "I know you senior sisters are curious about me, but sorry, I don't have time this time to give you a self-introduction, nor should I do so."

"Because strictly speaking I am not a single member; I have a girlfriend, whom I believe you have guessed—it is Huo Yutong."

Upon hearing this, aside from those who already knew Tang Wulin, everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes in surprise.

They had guessed that Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's relationship was not ordinary, but no one could have imagined they were actually a couple.

No wonder Huo Yutong never accepted others' advances—it turns out she has such an excellent boyfriend.

But why are they both participating in the Sea God Fate event now? Did they break up earlier?

Their doubts were soon answered.

"The reason she and I are here today is that about two years ago I entered a secret realm; due to misjudging the passage of time, I stayed inside for nearly two years. During those two years, because the space of that secret realm collapsed, everyone assumed I was dead, and Huo Yutong naturally was no exception."

"Huo Yutong, I came to this Sea God Fate event this time to apologize to you. Because of my presumption, I not only broke the promise we once made, but also made you suffer for me over the past two years—all of this is my fault."

"You may hit me, scold me, or punish me in any way you can think of, but I only hope you can forgive me and give me another chance."

Having said that, he threw the paper slip bearing the number seven toward Zhang Lexuan, then turned and returned to the lotus leaf.

The field fell silent; this could be said to be the first time the inner courtyard trainees formally learned Huo Yutong's story.

Huo Yutong's fingers gripping her hem turned white from force; she opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, lowering her head again.

Merely the female trainee standing beside her could clearly feel that the oppressive pressure emanating from her had greatly lessened compared to before.

Watching Tang Wulin return to the lotus leaf, many male trainees had mostly complex expressions.

After learning about the connection between Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong, they finally understood the cause of that strange atmosphere between them.

At the same time, they also felt a sense of relief.

Tang Wulin's oppressive presence is truly overwhelming; his looks and strength are top-notch among the top-notch; his personality is hard to say, but currently it seems not lacking either. If charm were quantified, among this Sea God Fate event's participants, truly no one could surpass him.

Having finished recounting his story with Huo Yutong, he both warned those male trainees who still harbored thoughts about her not to indulge in fantasies, and told the other male trainees that he is not their enemy—one could say he killed two birds with one stone.

After Tang Wulin, the inner courtyard male trainees continued their self-introductions, displaying their strengths.

Soon, all male trainees had finished their self-introductions.

And thus this Sea God Fate matchmaking event proceeded to the fourth segment.

(End of chapter)