Chapter 1406: line with translation of chapter title

NO. 22: The little Aom classmate who's hard to blame.

After Zhenjiling stumbled and nearly fell after the transfer, Aomo and Suzi on either side quickly caught them, and then how much time had passed?

It was naturally a night.

The facts prove that, without a braincore/brain core, the result is not only an inability to react instantly to the current environment, but also some people will feel dizzy and unsteady from the shuttle vortex wormhole, making it hard to stand steady.

Clearly it was a different transfer method, yet it elicited a similar reaction, which left Aomo somewhat speechless while Suzi laughed wildly.

A series of hahas sounded like they were about to whip out a light flail and fling it wildly, but the actual development turned out to be heartwarming (x).

Saying things like 'Dropping harsh words sounds quite imposing, why do I need to help?' and 'Hey, you're from Chestnut East Dorm, right? Second or third floor?' and similar remarks, yet they also waved at Aomo, gesturing that there was no need to follow. Although the head of Chestnut East Dorm, Fuji Qishi, is also an acquaintance of Aomo, a simple explanation would suffice, but letting other horse girls on the road see it might spread rumors of some sort.

Whether as Zhenjiling's brother or as Suzi's trainer, sending the dazed Zhenjiling back is considered remarkable gossip.

It would have been better if Suzi alone had sent them back; then everyone could only say that Ailisuzhi had started again.

Although I'd gladly challenge the reputation of that little girl who seems adept at managing fan circles, putting the guinea pig at stake would be a loss not worth the gain; the researcher on the Saichang always knows priorities and is skilled at gauging people's limits, so she didn't say much more.

Just supporting that dazed fellow as they headed toward Chestnut East Dorm, then after a moment they waved far off without looking back, indicating to see them off only to that point.

A little later, he would receive Jiling's complaints and report—Aizhi had reached the dorm.

Moreover, she asked some interesting questions, allowing her to keep Aomo in suspense about whether he wanted to know.

This question is meaningless.

Aomo wouldn't ask, and he also knew she wouldn't say.

But as a usual fun interaction, Aomo didn't hesitate to respond, obtaining that unsurprising playful reply.

Then, a little later, he received Aizhi's message:

【Are you asleep?】

【Um… sorry, no, I'll say it in person tomorrow……】

【In short……】

【You've worked hard, good night】

These few headless and tailless words, like the lingering tension and entanglement in the bedroom, made the demon before the screen give a faint smile, staring at the time, and only after ten minutes did they type a line:

【Good night】

That's how it was.

An unexpectedly peaceful night passed.

Compared to those two, Suzi didn't send any message.

Aomo wasn't surprised either.

Perhaps when alone, they're always busy with experiments; among the horse girls under trainer Lindon, Ailisuzhi has always been the one who sends the fewest messages.

Even when they occasionally speak, it's only in the small chat group, not via private messages; on ordinary days they have no reason to @ anyone in the group, only showing dependence in daily interactions, as if trying to highlight someone who is inept and ignorant of grains.

Outside of daily life, she seems to always have endless reading and experiments to do.

Unlike Chazuo, who often comes to find Aomo for coffee and asks if he has time to go hiking.

Nor does Bopang often want to challenge Aomo to GBN, using a brand-new alt to harass others' servers.

Looking at her, there's a somewhat illusory sense of steadiness, meaning Aomo doesn't need to worry about her after work—unless she lives at the office.

After school starts, naturally there's none of that, although there have been remarks like 'throwing harsh words' that draw attention, but tonight there's certainly more than just one thing to worry about.

Aomo only said what needed to be said, including the seemingly useless pre‑departure advice, telling Suzi to look after Kalian well.

And besides that, there's nothing worth saying.

And so they waited until the next day.

Naturally, he could receive in the early morning a good‑morning greeting from Kalian and from Aizhi, whose schedule had recently stabilized.

Then, while waiting in the activity room for the team members to gather, the two girls who had clearly greeted each other online still ran up to greet him in person.

Compared to today's training schedule, Aimu Zhiji, who ought to have come, and the Zhenjiling who came to greet him should have aroused everyone's suspicion, but judging from Aomo's usual swift and comprehensive glance…… Bopang and Chazuo seem to know.

Is this the so-called effect of the small circle that works when the trainer isn't around?

Facing the half‑translucent, illusion‑like gaze of Ling from not far away, that full‑looking smile seemed to be anticipating some show effect, only making Aomo sigh, and he also glanced at Chazuo, who seemed to sense something and looked around.

An overly large gap in cultivation realms is obviously not something talent can make up for.

Even Gatanjeer doesn't have the bonus of inviting people into dreams like its father does, so Ling can freely exist in Aomo's shallow, fragile dream without being noticed, giving Aomo's every action a dream‑walking absurdity while easily observing Chazuo's daily appearance.

Although Aomo hadn't sought her help in that way, her eager‑to‑share‑the‑burden attitude was hardly something to dissuade.

Among the happy folks, there are also differences; someone like Ling, who merely watches without fanning the flames, is naturally the harmless type, let alone… as the most carefree and unrestrained girlfriend, her very feelings also make Aomo feel surprisingly favored, and he actually has no way to handle Ling.

Of course, there's also a bit of adult factor involved.

Like although their real‑world record isn't as good as Isamara's, in the dream their KDA is far ahead.

Excessive vivid memories always affect one's mental image, so even someone as rational as Aomo can't keep their composure when the other's deliberate hints and actions come into view.

If they put up a front in strange places, naturally they can't do so in front of the other either.

In short, for all these reasons, the activity room is still crowded even without the university and retired horse girls who usually show up when training schedules are looser.

Before Aomo could even stand by Suzi's side to urge Kalian back to class lest they be late, Aimu Zhiji instead came over earnestly and seriously.

From this point on, Xiao Lu and Mi Yu make their appearance.

Unaffected, Aimu Zhiji, who consistently upholds her stubborn will as usual, revealed that regarding her uncle turning back to be scolded by her aunt, everyone in the family except the youngest had realized after Aomo left that they had misspoken.

Naturally, just listening to Aomo's remarks at the time one could realize that, but back then everyone's train of thought had been disrupted, so an apology could only be relayed on their behalf.

He also said they should invite him again, to properly entertain and drink to make amends, and he himself wanted to apologize…… Aizhi's father's remarks sounded like something from Dongyan Road, which subtly made Aomo glance at his girlfriend, whom others couldn't see.

Although that jar of millet wine indeed has very practical BUFF effects, he has never expressed a liking for alcohol outwardly; arriving at such a conclusion is obviously because Aizhi's father gathered some opinions from her.

This probably stems from his own opinion at the initial banquet, and it successfully made Ling look up, smiling and waving, as if signaling him to agree.

Since it was indeed necessary to apologize in person, Aomo, who had agreed readily, finally had the time to drive the honest middle‑schooler who ought to go back and attend all classes back, and, despite the other's reluctance and their hearty spirit as a horse girl, he saw them off without emotion.

This left Xiao Lu and Mi Yu as if they'd been hard‑controlled by some mysterious video for ten‑odd minutes, not knowing what they'd seen, their heads full of bewilderment, yet somehow still okay.

Haochi!

Just hadn't waited for Chi to finish before immediately showing the purpose, but instead the preparatory bell rang, letting Aomo glance at the time, then immediately get up to greet everyone.

Everyone's here, and it's time for training.

What comes next should be said in the gym and swimming pool.

Yes.

It's worth mentioning that, according to the duty schedule of the Tresen Security Department, Sai Luo will pass by these two locations, as well as Uncle Vlad.

As for the latter, let's not mention it for now; Aomo believes that having Sai Luo respond to Xiao Lu's enthusiasm and curiosity is the best way to have a proper beginning and end, after all this in itself is a secret topic, and if the perennially big-mouthed young master of the Sai family were to leak it…

What does that have to do with oneself?

Anyway, the fact that the Crown Prince could come running to ask about this matter itself is entirely Sai Luo passing the buck.