Chapter 51: Withdrawing from the Team

This assessment is based on a comprehensive consideration of all aspects; only a dozen or so people are selected as Supernova each year, which is definitely a prestigious status in the military academy world.

This really made Ma Long envious; this is a proper tool for showing off, equivalent to having a buff on one's head when going out—how suitable for interacting with junior female students.

"Damn, Wuzang has to pay for this meal. The guy didn't even say a word after being selected as a Supernova. We have to celebrate. Come, let's have a toast to Wuzang, and also a toast to our new friend, classmate A Youyou."

When it comes to setting the mood, Ma Laoshi is an expert.

Wuzang really didn't think much of it; titles are useless, strength is the hard truth. He clearly had a gap compared to Puppet, it's just that others couldn't feel it. Only such a person is worth praising.

Li Hao was chatting with A Youyou about her training situation. A Youyou was a bit reluctant to dance, but Li Hao thought it was very beautiful and great. A Youyou was very happy to hear that; she had never been that confident in her dancing.

"I don't understand what is flashy, I just think your dance has a soul, it's very beautiful, very beautiful," Li Hao said sincerely. Thinking back to that segment A Youyou performed on the Mecha, it was truly breathtaking; even now, recalling it, it is full of aesthetic appeal.

A Youyou blushed a little, but she was still very happy.

Ma Laoshi, who was to the side, laughed, "Hao Ge, you really are... A Youyou came from afar, an acquaintance separated by 384,000 kilometers, this is fate! I suggest you drink three cups to celebrate!"

"Can you drink? I'll finish mine, you drink as you please," Li Hao was also quite straightforward; *slap, slap, slap*, he finished three cups.

A Youyou looked at the large cup and felt a bit worried, but after clenching her fist, she quickly found the courage, "I can!"

Amidst the applause of the crowd, she really drank three cups in a row. The taste of the alcohol actually made A Youyou stick out her tongue, but a feeling of indulgence and freedom was suddenly released, "This is the most daring I've ever been. I feel like I'll have the guts to drink next time too."

"That's the spirit! You are the most forthright Moon girl we've ever seen drinking!" Ma Long said, winking at Li Hao. As a brother, he had helped this far; the rest was up to him. As long as he remembered what the teacher said, he could win her over today.

During the chat, everyone also learned that A Youyou came here to study Earth dance and music, especially the unique operatic singing style of Tianjing—ancient culture, but with exceptional flavor and cultural depth.

"Hey, A Youyou, is this bracelet of yours the limited KPL Galaxy endorsed by Arths? Oh my god, there are only one hundred of these limited editions in the Solar System!" Sheng Man said in surprise. After drinking, it was a bit hot, and A Youyou rolled up her sleeves, revealing it. The boys hadn't noticed, but Sheng Man spotted it immediately, though she wasn't quite sure. It wasn't a matter of price, but that it was impossible to buy.

"Ah, this? It's fake," A Youyou laughed, "I bought it casually while shopping."

Sheng Man suddenly realized; that made sense, it was something even she couldn't buy.

"No wonder, I thought your Galaxy design was a bit too bright. The genuine version isn't this bright. You added a lot of rhinestones, right?" Sheng Man laughed.

A Youyou smiled; she had forgotten to take it off. This one was her exclusive piece, so of course, it was different from the ones outside.

After everyone finished eating, the boys naturally took responsibility for seeing the girls back.

"Come on, Supernova, Brother Zuo will see you back," Zuo Xiaotang said, pulling Wuzang along with a laugh.

The two bachelors suddenly felt a trace of loneliness. It used to be just Ma Long, which was fine, but now even Hao Ge had started chasing girls.

Not long after, Li Hao returned to the dormitory and saw Ma Laoshi standing on a chair giving a lecture. He was teaching again. The three of them were stunned by Li Hao's appearance.

"Why are you back?" Ma Long stared at Li Hao as if looking at a monster, "How come you came back so soon???"

Li Hao was dazed, "If I don't come back, where should I go?"

"Damn, big brother, seriously, is drinking just for the sake of drinking? You drink for the atmosphere! You drink for the feeling! Think about it: hazy drunkenness, emotional expansion, hormonal explosion, increased favor, and you get bolder. Everything is doubled! You can talk about love, you can do sports, and you, you..." Ma Laoshi was so angry he couldn't speak. This past year of teaching had all been in vain.

Li Hao waved his hand with a smile, "We are still just friends, this is quite good, quite happy."

"Damn, I give up on you. But whatever, you've finally become enlightened, a bit better than these two idiots. Today Ma Laoshi is in a good mood from drinking, so I'll give you guys some pointers."

"You like giving us pointers even when you aren't drinking!" Zuo Xiaotang said out of the blue.

"Zuo Xiaopang, be serious. Come, let me ask you a question: how do you quickly make a girl lose her resistance to you?"

Wuzang's eyes lit up, and he quickly raised his hand, "I'm good at this. Usually, a straight punch is enough. If it's not, I'll add a combo. Except for experts like Ye Tong and the Class Monitor, few can withstand it. Well, we don't have any left in our school."

Ma Long fell off his chair, "You guy, you really are single by strength. Hao Ge, don't listen to him. Let's talk about the serious stuff. In an atmosphere like today's, you can take the girl you like and take a slightly longer route; don't walk back in a straight line. Think about it, Tianjing Martial Arts is built so beautifully—that little hill, that lake—they aren't for stealing fish, and those chairs aren't just for show. Walk to a quiet place, take a little rest. Look at me, come, Zuo Xiaopang, let's demonstrate. Gently take the girl's hand, your gaze must be affectionate and focused. Remember, don't dodge at this time, don't be a coward, bring out the momentum you have at the moment of a finishing move in a mecha battle, and kiss her!"

Looking at that big mouth, a disgusted Zuo Xiaotang pushed Ma Long away, "Ma Long, you should have studied acting; you picked the wrong major."

"Tch, life is a stage. I chose the Starship major just to be cool. My life is defined by the word 'cool'."

"Would that be too fast?" Li Hao couldn't help but ask. Clearly, he was tempted, just afraid of being abrupt to the lady.

"Stupid, except for that time and that time, everything else can be fast. Actually, girls often say, 'Isn't this too fast?' at such moments. If this situation arises, what do you do?"

The three looked at each other, "Then change to another time?" Zuo Xiaotang said.

"Pah!" Ma Long couldn't be bothered to respond.

"It's not fast, it's just right. You have to be firm, you have to be decisive!" Wuzang suddenly felt he had grasped the truth—you have to be firm.

"Firm your face, firm a hammer!" Ma Laoshi looked at them like they were two fools, "You have to use your brain. When a girl asks if it's too fast, she's not asking for an answer, she's waiting for you to express yourself. At this time, you should look at her affectionately and firmly and say, 'I love you, I think of you every minute and every second,' and then kiss her. Remember, when you say it, it must come from the heart, don't be horny and impatient; that way it won't be cheesy. When feelings reach their peak, they are naturally intense. Of course, with your level, just say you like her. If you say 'love,' I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."

The three boys were dumbfounded. Li Hao was stunned for a long time, looking at Zuo Xiaotang and Wuzang, "Honestly, when he said that just now, I actually didn't think it was shameless."

"Me too. Is it because we're already used to it?" Zuo Xiaotang wiped his drool.

"No, we've already accepted that he's just a lecher!"

There was a commotion in the dormitory. Talking aside, joking aside, everyone was still very envious of Ma Long's ability to be at ease in front of girls.

By Li Hao's measure, it was equivalent to his feeling in the EMP.

Invincible and lonely.

At night, the forum was still explosively lively, especially the Mars EMP forum. Puppet was already on their blacklist. Dare to look down on Martian Warriors? Who gave you the guts, who gave you the nerve!

Pay attention, the Martian habit is: I don't care what you think, I only care what I think. I think you look down on me, so you look down on me. Even if you kneel, I'll think you aren't kneeling sincerely enough.

Many Martian contestants were waiting to teach Puppet a lesson.

It's just that Puppet was currently fast asleep, sleeping very sweetly, when suddenly Li Hao's brows furrowed.

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Li Hao felt his body was floating, and the surroundings were somewhat familiar, yet very strange. They vaguely resembled the buildings of Tianjing.

But why had they turned into ruins? The air was gray, the ground was scorched black, the sky was dim, and amidst the grayness, there seemed to be many large figures moving at high speed.

Is it a dream?!

Sleep, the Li Hao in the dream told himself. Basically, this kind of situation was already completely under control.

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Just after the noon class, Li Hao was called to the principal's office.

"Hello, Principal!" Facing Long Danni, Li Hao was still very well-behaved.

Long Danni looked at Li Hao with a complex expression. She had been careless; she thought the matter from back then had passed a long time ago, and the key was that the NUP was in the wrong in that matter. But she had underestimated the influence of the Meraphis Family, especially since that person from back then seemed to have recovered. The relationships were intertwined, and no one wanted to make the other side unhappy for the sake of an ordinary military academy student. Moreover, Li Hao did indeed have a criminal record, making it easy for people with ulterior motives to manipulate him.

"Li Hao, I'm very sorry about one thing. You might not be able to represent Tianjing Martial Arts in the competition." Long Danni didn't look for other excuses.

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Understood, Principal."

If Li Hao had lost his temper, Long Danni might have felt more at ease, but Li Hao's smile stung Long Danni a little.

"Whatever requests you have, I will certainly satisfy them if I can," Long Danni said. She felt that Li Hao must have considerable potential and had intended to look into it specifically after finishing her current tasks, but even she could not find sufficient grounds to persuade the S Tournament officials.

"Principal, I actually do have a request. Student A Youyou wants to pilot a Mecha; may I take her to use the training Mecha?"

"Of course you can, just mind the safety," Long Danni nodded, "Anything else?"

"The Class Monitor's team is missing a coach. Their strength is actually quite good, but they lack any team experience, and fumbling through it on their own is a bit of a waste of time," Li Hao said.

Long Danni pondered for a moment, "How about this: I will speak with Professor Meng Ye. He has a tactical project recently that can perfectly coordinate with the training of Zhou Naiyi's team."

"Alright, then Principal, please inform the Class Monitor; I will withdraw from the team," Li Hao said. He didn't mind, but he mainly didn't want Zhou Naiyi and the others to feel awkward.

Long Danni gave a hum of acknowledgment. Since he couldn't compete, she couldn't very well suggest he stay on as a sparring partner or something similar; after all, that would be too insulting.