Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena's eyes lit up. Ever since she transformed, she didn't know why, but she had also fallen in love with shopping, especially when she was with Qian Mo, so she immediately agreed.
The two of them shopped from day to night, trying on clothes, buying jewelry, and eating delicious food along the way, having a great time.
In the evening, while Qian Mo and Gu Yuena were buying grilled seafood skewers at a small stall in the brightly lit night market, Qian Mo suddenly received a phone call. After answering, his expression suddenly became strange.
Gu Yuena was eating fragrant grilled squid and couldn't help but ask when she saw this, "Who called?"
Qian Mo tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth, his eyes full of smiles, "It's Li Zhi. He said he went out to eat and didn't bring any money, so the restaurant owner is holding him there. He wants me to go and rescue him with money."
Gu Yuena burst out laughing, "No way, someone actually goes out to eat without bringing money!"
"Let's go, let's go pick them up."
Qian Mo took Gu Yuena to a seafood restaurant. As soon as they entered, they saw Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi squatting against the wall like prisoners, with the restaurant owner staring intently at them from the side.
"Don't worry, don't worry, boss, my friend is coming right away, and I'll definitely be able to pay the bill today!" Xu Lizhi said to the restaurant owner with a smile all over his face.
After speaking, Xu Lizhi's peripheral vision caught sight of Qian Mo and Gu Yuena entering the door, and he quickly waved and shouted, "Mo Ge, Na Jie, I'm here, hurry and save me."
The customers in the restaurant were attracted by the shout and couldn't help but look over. Ye Xinglan, who was next to Xu Lizhi, consciously turned her head away. She really wanted to find a crack to crawl into right now.
Qian Mo tried hard to control the corners of his mouth, but they still slightly turned up, and his whole body trembled slightly uncontrollably from trying to hold back his laughter.
"Swipe his bill!" Qian Mo handed the black card to the restaurant owner and looked at Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan, who had stood up, with a smile on his face.
Ye Xinglan's pretty face was flushed, her head was almost hanging down to her chest, and she was grinding her toes back and forth, as if she wanted to dig out a three-bedroom, one-living-room space.
Xu Lizhi looked at Qian Mo helplessly and said, "Mo Ge, just laugh if you want to!"
Qian Mo immediately burst into laughter, holding his stomach, and said while laughing, "Hahaha, Li Zhi, as Shrek Academy students, we're not short on money, so why did you go out to eat without bringing any, and neither of you brought any?"
Xu Lizhi said aggrievedly, "Someone invited me to eat, that's why I didn't bring any money. But I didn't expect them to run off using the excuse of going to the restroom."
"No way, if someone treats you, you don't bring any money at all? That doesn't make sense." Gu Yuena had long been unable to hold back her laughter, covering her mouth and teasing.
Qian Mo patted Xu Lizhi's shoulder and said sincerely, "Next time, be more mindful. Bring enough money when you go out."
"Speaking of which, who invited you two to eat and managed to run off?" Gu Yuena asked curiously.
"It's a friend Xu Lizhi somehow made, named Tang Wulin," Ye Xinglan raised her head, her eyes almost spitting fire, clenching her fists and gritting her teeth as she said, "I will definitely make him pay!"
...
The next day, Qian Mo and Gu Yuena discussed coming to watch the Tianhai Alliance competition. As soon as they entered the stadium, they saw Ye Xinglan and Tang Wulin facing off.
"Mo Ge!" The sharp-eyed Xu Lizhi shouted.
"What are you doing?" Qian Mo asked, pretending to be confused.
Xu Lizhi said helplessly, "Because Wu Lin ran off yesterday and almost made us stay at the restaurant to wash dishes, Ye Xinglan was so angry that she specifically entered the competition to have a match with Wu Lin."
"Hurry and persuade Ye Xinglan," Xu Lizhi requested.
On the other side, Tang Wulin also noticed Qian Mo's arrival. He quietly sized him up and down. Today, Qian Mo was wearing a white trench coat, concealing the sharpness from the competition stage yesterday. His temperament was even more pure and noble, and he even felt a hint of warmth from Qian Mo next to him.
Qian Mo naturally noticed Tang Wulin's gaze and nodded slightly towards Tang Wulin, considering it a meeting with the chosen one from the original work.
Gu Yuena next to him didn't say a word, her head lowered, her amethyst-like eyes filled with disbelief.
How could it be? How could that boy have that guy's aura, and so strong?
"Good, very good. I want to see how capable you are!"
Ye Xinglan said a harsh word to Tang Wulin and turned to walk towards Qian Mo. Qian Mo stepped forward and advised, "You can compete, but be careful. I observe that this Tang Wulin is not simple."
"Hmph! A Mo, you're boosting the morale of others and dampening your own prestige." Ye Xinglan wrinkled her delicate nose and said proudly, "How not simple can a little Spirit Master from a poor backwater be?"
"Even from a humble nest, a golden phoenix can emerge. Don't underestimate the heroes of the world!" Qian Mo said with deep meaning.
Gu Yuena's heart trembled slightly at the side. Did Qian Mo see something? Then wouldn't she also be...
Ye Xinglan and Qian Mo looked into each other's deep eyes for a long time, and finally, she let go of her anger and said in a low voice, "I know, A Mo, I will definitely go all out and not underestimate the opponent."
Qian Mo nodded with satisfaction. Because he often discussed swordsmanship with Ye Xinglan, she was now much stronger than at this point in the original work. As long as she wasn't careless, if she could defeat him in the original work, defeating him now would only be easier.
"Oh no, Mo Ge, weren't you supposed to persuade Ye Xinglan? Why did you make her take it seriously?" Xu Lizhi said from the side, on the verge of tears.
Qian Mo rolled his eyes, "After one match, this matter will be over. It's nothing serious!"
At this moment, Tang Wulin's surprised voice suddenly rang out.
"Teacher Wu!"
Qian Mo turned his head and saw a cool and handsome man with white clothes and blue hair walking over.
An important supporting character in the early part of the original work, white clothes and blue sword, Sky Ice Snow Cold, Wu Changkong.
Just then, Wu Changkong's gaze swept over, and Qian Mo's mouth curved up as he said in a deep voice, "Perhaps, I should call you Senior Wu."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan looked at Wu Changkong with curiosity. He had actually studied at Shrek Academy.
"You know me?" A hint of doubt flashed in Wu Changkong's eyes. Given Qian Mo's age, he shouldn't be aware of the time he spent studying in the Inner Courtyard.
"I studied under Zhuo Lao for a period of time and heard the old man mention you," Qian Mo explained.
"Zhuo Lao misses you very much," Qian Mo said softly, looking at the silent Wu Changkong.
As soon as the words fell, Wu Changkong's body trembled imperceptibly, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes, and the fists hidden in his sleeves clenched tightly, as if he was enduring something.
"Let's go, let's go watch the match." Qian Mo politely said goodbye and pulled Gu Yuena towards the competition stage. Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi followed closely behind.
"Teacher Wu," Tang Wulin keenly sensed Wu Changkong's sadness and said worriedly.
Wu Changkong said in a muffled voice, "I'm fine. Prepare well for the match and don't disgrace the name of my Class Zero."
"I understand, Teacher Wu!"
Not long after, it was time for Tang Wulin to face Ye Xinglan.