Chapter 595: NO.177: Isn't the sister looking for an assistant for you?

NO. 177: Isn't the sister looking for an assistant for you?

When the class bell rang, Aomo, walking under the campus's tree-lined path, couldn't help wondering whether Chazuo would return to class on time, and whether Zhouri Ningjing, alone, would also return to her destined uneasy work post.

But no matter what, this tree-lined path is always quiet and spacious at this time.

It's rare for a horse girl to dare skip class on the first day of school, so Aomo wasn't in a hurry to meet the two individuals Chazuo mentioned.

Although Aomo's d-power exertion is limited in this academy, those two are indeed within his information range.

Rongjin Shanyao and Aimu Zhiji, as Chazuo said, he also doesn't think these two would be interested in gossip.

Of the two, the former was first mentioned in Suzi and Aomo's initial encounter, and during their clash, Suzi mocked him as a negative example, saying he would put his schedule on Umastagram, as if hoping others would attack him, a fool.

Of course, whether or not he's a fool aside, the horse girl named Rongjin Shanyao indeed does this.

As a fellow townsman of Aomo, she is the horse girl who best fits everyone's stereotype of people from Bode.

Meticulous and rigorous, she formulates detailed plans and executes them orderly; even when baking, she follows the recipe so strictly that she allows no more than a 1-gram deviation in measurement.

Honestly, at this point, it's already a highly pure obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Rather than saying it affects life, it's more like it has become part of life; even Aomo, a fellow townsman, finds it somewhat extreme, but precisely for that reason, he believes the other won't fixate on gossip.

After all, in their attitude toward information, the other should be the same as him: holding a reserved stance toward things of uncertain truth, not paying too much attention unless something must be taken into consideration.

Of course, trainer-related matters can be ruled out first—the other does have a trainer.

That trainer is even a former horse girl, also born in Bode District, nicknamed moody (the Moon Lady); according to interview materials, they took to each other at first sight, feeling as if they had known each other for many years.

By contrast, Aimu Zhiji, although she has no trainer……

but she is also one of the few horse girls who debuted without a trainer and still runs well.

Although it's merely decent, this is still commendable enough, showing her solid theoretical knowledge and the self-discipline rare among ordinary high school girls.

Moreover, her personality is……well……how to put it……a grudge-filled, suffering type?

Like a relatively old-school, silent and taciturn, decisive-in-action revenge-oriented literary protagonist.

Around her, many people usually hope she'd be interested in gossip, but that's mostly a luxury.

Of course, this metaphor is ultimately just for describing her personality; the formation of her character isn't due to any grudge, but rather stems from a guilty party's atoning asceticism.

And the reason such an ascetic would be curious about herself……

Aomo lifted his eyes to meet the sunlight filtering through the treetops onto his face; the morning sun wasn't fierce, and although the summer temperature wasn't friendly, the breeze under the tree-lined path was still quite pleasant.

Of course, most important is that the suit compensated by the General Police Bureau is special enough; otherwise, wearing a three-piece suit in midsummer would be useless even if the sun were gentle.

And when Aomo spotted that familiar bench, then turned to see the football field, he quickened his pace slightly.

Sitting down, he pulled up the light screen, thought briefly, then tapped umaline's friend list.

【Yuehuanshe: In class?】

On the first day of school, whether at Dongyan Campus or Jidong Campus, people generally aren't earnestly studying but lean more toward physical labor and socializing.

Physical labor means helping to haul and distribute books—a common segment in traditional schools.

Unconventional schools directly use e-books, with each desk and chair equipped with an information terminal, aiming to completely replace inconvenient paper materials.

And socializing obviously means new and old students introducing themselves to teachers, including teachers' encouragement and lectures afterward, as well as announcements about new school equipment, venues, and functions.

It's possible to start class right away, but neither teachers nor students will be very earnest about it.

After all, having just come off vacation, whether in study or work mode, nobody wants to.

So Aomo's remark is merely polite small talk.

And the other party surely understands, yet still replies:

【：Karen doesn't have it; if she were in class, she'd be torn between listening attentively and responding to her brother's dilemma; when the time comes, the brother hopes Karen would choose which?】

【Yuehuanshe: Do you have to answer a question with another question?】

【：If the brother finds it difficult, he doesn't have to answer, okay~】

【Yuehuanshe: Karen secretly replying to messages in class is also cute】

【：……】

Aomo stared at the screen, the lenses repeatedly showing the image of the other party typing a message, then he lifted his gaze again, looking toward the treetops above.

The treetops swayed in the breeze, the light leaking through the gaps forced to tremble, reflecting flickering light on the lenses.

He couldn't help sighing, thinking he might as well retreat into the shade to avoid the sunlight that stings his eyes.

But he ultimately didn't move; merely lowering his head at the faint notification of a new message, he saw on the screen:

【：Just now the brother's score edged up a bit—don't get complacent, keep pushing!】

【Yuehuanshe: Then may I ask cute Karen another question?】

【：Sure, go ahead】

【Yuehuanshe: Over the past couple days, have you brought up any old stories with anyone?】

【：If it's put that way, Karen wouldn't understand; what counts as an old story, brother, could you explain more clearly?】

【Yuehuanshe: The horse racing venue in the prefecture four years ago, just like such a distant matter,】

【：Mm, no, but brother, did you recall something?】

【Yuehuanshe: If there's no forgetting to speak of, naturally there's no recalling either.】

【：Ah… but Karen seems to have recalled some old story, since she's returned to campus and can see her sister again】

【Yuehuanshe: Sister?】

Aomo was momentarily puzzled; after all, in his information, Zhenjiling is an only child, but if it comes to family matters, he also knows:

【Yuehuanshe: Do you still have relatives working at the school?】

【：Karen's parents indeed applied for work at the institute】

The other party typed out the information Aomo possessed, then moved on to mention what he wanted to know:

【：But the sister isn't Karen's biological sister; even the title of sister is something Karen adopted secretly, because Karen discovered she should really have a little sister, just like the brother does】

Having come this far, shouldn't big brother also have a conclusion?】

【Yuehuanshe: I think, you wouldn't possibly have introduced me to your roommate】

【：Huh? Isn't that so? Ka Lian thinks, Ka Lian having an older brother this big is something everyone around should know, right!】

【Yuehuanshe: I think, our definition of the process "introduction" is not consistent】

What I wanted to ask was…… Aomo, who typed this line of characters in the chat box, hesitated slightly, then immediately deleted it.

【Yuehuanshe: However, it's fine, what you said is correct, I won't disturb your class】

【: Huh? Is big brother angry?】

【Yuehuanshe: No, getting to know one more promising horse girl is, for a trainer, always a good thing】

【: Yes oh, Ka Lian believes older sister can also help big brother, she knows quite a bit about star studies and even astronomy oh~】

"……"

Aomo fell into silence, involuntarily pondering who had leaked the news.