Chapter 203: Shall We Be Friends?
As soon as Meng Hongchen finished speaking, the contestants' passage fell silent for two seconds.
Then Zhang Lexuan chuckled softly. "Is Hua Bin really that charming?"
Wu Ming came over and nudged Dai Huabin's shoulder with her elbow.
"Good lad, even girls from the rival academy are taking the initiative to chat you up. You're really making Shrek proud."
Han Ruoruo was also covering her mouth and chuckling to herself, looking like she was enjoying the show.
Yao Haoxuan, Gongyang Mo, and Chen Zifeng, who were standing in the back row, looked at each other with envy on their faces.
Yao Haoxuan lowered his voice and complained,
"Comparison is the thief of joy. We're all considered quite handsome in the inner court, so why don't any girls from other academies come to chat with us? Are these slightly roguish blond guys really that popular now?"
Chen Zifeng rolled his eyes.
"Do you have his looks? Do you have his strength? If you're so capable, then do it yourself."
Gongyang Mo sighed and tidied his hair.
"Forget it. You can't envy someone's luck in love. That's a natural gift."
Dai Huabin looked at Meng Hongchen standing in front of him, somewhat surprised.
He was very clear about the original story.
In this timeline, Meng Hongchen was an absolute appearance fanatic.
In the original novel, Meng Hongchen, like Xiao Xiao, fell in love at first sight with Wang Dong'er while Wang Dong'er was disguised as a man.
However, in this life, Wang Dong'er had always worn women's clothes.
Her long light-blue hair, stunning beauty, and the ethereal grace of the Goddess of Light Butterfly during today's match made it impossible for Meng Hongchen to become infatuated with her.
Dai Huabin had originally thought Meng Hongchen's romantic storyline would disappear completely.
Who would have thought this girl would come looking for him instead?
He looked at Meng Hongchen, who openly sized him up without the slightest hesitation.
Her silver ponytail swayed gently, and her icy-blue eyes were filled with undisguised curiosity.
The two stared at each other, neither speaking first.
Wang Dong'er was the first to lose her patience.
She stepped out from behind Dai Huabin, blocking his path. Her pale-blue eyes glared at Meng Hongchen, her chin slightly raised.
"Aren't you Meng Hongchen from yesterday? What are you doing here? We Shrek just finished a match and don't have time for you."
Meng Hongchen's gaze passed over Wang Dong'er's shoulder and landed on her puffed-up face.
A trace of amusement flashed through her eyes.
"Your name is Wang Dong'er, right? According to our academy's information, Dai Huabin's fiancée should be the girl named Zhu Lu."
She paused before continuing teasingly,
"Excuse me... who are you to him? Why are you meddling in his affairs?"
The words were so direct they were practically asking, Who do you think you are?
Wang Dong'er instantly choked, her cheeks turning bright red.
She truly wasn't Dai Huabin's fiancée. She didn't even have an official title.
She had only acted out of jealousy, and now she was left speechless.
Seeing that Wang Dong'er was about to explode, Dai Huabin reached out and gently rubbed her head twice.
Her long light-blue hair became slightly messy. Wang Dong'er froze on the spot, swallowing back every harsh word she had been about to say.
"Dong'er, don't be angry."
Dai Huabin smiled casually.
"Our relationship doesn't need an explanation."
The moment she heard those words, Wang Dong'er's face became even redder.
She lowered her head, unconsciously fiddling with the hem of her clothes.
What's our relationship...?
Does that mean I'm special to him? But he didn't say it directly...
Zhu Lu stood quietly on Dai Huabin's other side, silently holding his arm without saying a word.
At that moment, Di Lingxi, who had been watching the drama from the side, couldn't hold back anymore.
She ran over barefoot, grabbed Dai Huabin's other arm, and hugged it tightly.
"Hua Bin, then what about our relationship?"
Dai Huabin looked at her beautiful face and casually pinched her fair cheek.
"What do you think?"
Di Lingxi tilted her head back, her long golden hair shining under the sunlight as she grinned.
"Hehe, we're best friends!"
Xue Qingyao and Bing Hanyue exchanged a glance, both smiling helplessly.
After transforming into a human, this Auspicious Beast's mind was as pure as blank paper. All she ever thought about was eating barbecue and sticking to Dai Huabin.
Watching the group of girls surrounding Dai Huabin, Meng Hongchen was genuinely amazed.
She had never expected him to be not only ridiculously strong, but also surrounded by so many stunning girls who were all devoted to him.
What exactly was his status in Shrek?
Dai Huabin turned back toward Meng Hongchen.
"I wonder why Miss Meng came to see me?"
Meng Hongchen clasped her hands behind her back and leaned forward slightly.
"Nothing special. I just think you're a very interesting person, so I'd like to get to know you."
"Can we be friends?"
Dai Huabin smiled.
"Then let me formally introduce myself. I'm Dai Huabin of Shrek Academy."
Meng Hongchen nodded.
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, Meng Hongchen."
After introducing herself, she didn't linger.
She simply turned around and walked away toward the other end of the passage.
Watching her leave, Wang Dong'er, Zhu Lu, Cui Yajie, and the others all looked puzzled.
"Is she crazy?"
Wang Dong'er muttered.
"She came all this way just to say a few meaningless words?"
Ma Xiaotao walked over and patted Dai Huabin's shoulder.
"Alright, stop looking. She was just probing your personality as Shrek's reserve captain. Let's head back to the hotel."
Dai Huabin led the Shrek group into a carriage and returned to the Star Emperor Hotel.
Inside the carriage, the girls chatted excitedly about the match they had just played.
Only Wang Dong'er sat quietly in the corner, repeatedly recalling Dai Huabin's words—"Our relationship doesn't need an explanation." Her face remained slightly flushed.
A dozen minutes later, the carriage stopped in front of the Star Emperor Hotel.
The group walked into the lobby while chatting and laughing.
The moment Dai Huabin stepped through the entrance, he suddenly stopped.
The central lounge area of the lobby had already been cleared.
The hotel manager stood nearby, sweating nervously as he served the guests.
A row of guards wearing Star Luo Royal Knight armor stood in formation.
At the center of the guards stood a woman in a magnificent golden dress.
She had brilliant golden hair, flawless features, and carried the noble dignity of royalty.
It was Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire.
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