Chapter 757

Xia Mujun keenly noticed that the expressions of the two were different, and his heart couldn't help but "thump".

Could it be... that they really saw something?

He tried to remain calm and tentatively spoke:

"Ruri, Miss Jiahe... do you feel that I look a bit... different today?"

Natsume Ruri's cheeks were slightly red, her eyes were a bit drifting, and finally she could only cough twice and said vaguely:

"Brother today... looks especially refreshed, as if... he had a very good rest."

Jiahe Lingxiao was even more shy and didn't dare to look at him directly, lowering her head, her voice as thin as a mosquito:

"Hmm... hmm, I, I think so too..."

Xia Mujun's doubts deepened, and he pursued:

"Is there nothing... else? For example, does it look like there is something... weird?"

Natsume Ruri was somewhat shy and annoyed by his question, puffed up her cheeks, and whispered:

"Nothing! Stupid brother, what kind of strange questions are you asking!"

Xia Mujun hurriedly laughed it off, trying to cover it up.

"No, nothing... I just wanted to ask, do you think my hair is a bit long, should I go get it cut or something."

Jiahe Lingxiao heard this, and only then dared to raise her eyes and carefully look at his hairstyle.

Her face was still red, but her tone was very serious.

"No... no need to cut. I think this length is very good now, the hairstyle... is also very suitable for Brother Xia Mu."

Natsume Ruri also nodded in agreement, trying to make her expression look natural.

"Hmm, hmm, I also think it's just right now."

Xia Mujun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that ordinary people should not be able to see that layer of "Qi".

This is really great.

In this way, he doesn't need to work hard to suppress it all the time, which can avoid unnecessary energy consumption.

At this moment.

Natsume Ruri noticed that he was wearing casual clothes instead of a school uniform, and only then did she suddenly remember.

"By the way, brother, today is the fifth round of your shogi competition, right?"

Xia Mujun nodded, his expression also becoming serious.

"Yes."

He knew that today there were two consecutive matches.

He must defeat two opponents in a row to win the qualification for the fifth round, as well as that prize money of up to 160,000 yen.

For the siblings whose total savings are less than 200,000 yen and who are still in the "impoverished" class in Tokyo, this money is of great significance.

It will allow them to get rid of financial distress faster and live more comfortably.

Natsume Ruri knew that it was already very amazing for her brother to break into the fifth round.

She didn't hold too much expectation in her heart about whether he could continue to win.

After all, the upcoming opponents will only be stronger and harder to deal with than those encountered before.

She still remembered the thrill of her brother's match against Asahina Xiaoyue in the last round, which was barely won by relying on a reversal at the last moment.

However.

Deep in her heart, that part belonging to the younger sister still uncontrollably and secretly hoped for some "miracle" to happen.

Natsume Ruri clenched her small fist and seriously cheered him on.

"Brother, you must do your best in today's competition!"

"Ruri will always be cheering for you in her heart!"

Jiahe Lingxiao had also been paying attention to Xia Mujun's competition.

Her thoughts were similar to Natsume Ruri's, feeling that the road ahead was difficult.

But she had a special affection for Xia Mujun, so naturally, she wouldn't say any discouraging words.

She also nodded vigorously, her voice soft but firm.

"Do, do your best, Brother Xia Mu... I will also always be cheering for you!"

Xia Mujun looked at them, a warm and powerful smile appearing on his face.

"Hmm."

"I will."

After a while.

Xia Mujun said goodbye to the two girls and stepped on the path to the competition venue.