Wen Yang suddenly said, "Little Yan, you should know that I completed my entrance examination on the Star of the Empire."
At the mention of this, Han Yan immediately revealed a proud expression. She puffed out her chest and said, "Of course I know. Mister, you studied at the Emperor Star University and are the most dazzling student there. In the history of the Empire, there were seven Emperors who graduated from the Emperor Star, and your achievements are widely spread. Many young martial artists view you as a role model and encourage them."
Wen Yang smiled. "There's something you don't know. On the first day I entered the Emperor Star, after paying my tuition, I was so poor that I couldn't even afford a box of nutrient fluids."
Han Yan was shocked. "How is that possible?"
Wen Yang smiled. "The media always deliberately exaggerates things. Actually, I came from a humble background. When I was at my poorest, I helped people tow boats, carry bags, cut grass, herded cows, distributed flyers, and picked up trash. In my hometown, as long as I could earn money, I would do almost anything."
Han Yan puffed out her chest again. "This is what I admire about Mister. You weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth, but you managed to accomplish great things."
Wen Yang shook his head. "At that time, the entire Federal Empire's economy and technology were still underdeveloped. After I entered the school, I was arranged to live in a two-person dormitory. The room was very small, and there was only a simple first-generation sensor cabin. There wasn't even a bathroom. My roommate was a senior who was two years older than me. He was a very outstanding student who also came from a humble background and came from a remote primary star system. His name was — — Lin Fei!"
Two students from humble backgrounds who came from a poor area in a remote solar system of the Norse Empire naturally had the same topics and goals, and that was to work hard, stand out among their peers, and strive to achieve great things in the future.
Wen Yang said, "Senior Lin was not only very outstanding, but also very enthusiastic and cheerful. He was the most talented student in the eyes of the instructors. That year, he was only 24 years old, but he had already stepped into the ranks of the Origin War Sovereign. There were faint signs of him breaking through to the Combat Master level."
He suddenly looked at Ding Meng and said, "You graduated from the Starlight Academy of the Federation. If you had already come into contact with the Divine Light energy at that time, then Senior Lin's talent would probably be comparable to yours, right?"
Ding Meng had no choice but to admit, "Indeed!
With this kind of talent, he must have inherited the greatest expectations of the school's instructors, right? "
Wen Yang said, "He's a good person. I was greatly influenced by him in the early stages of my cultivation. I also received a lot of favors and help from him. Even today, I'm still grateful to him and see him as the benefactor of my life. If I had cultivated peacefully like this, there wouldn't have been so many problems later on …"
When he said that, Ding Meng and Li Tianlan knew that something was going to go wrong.
Wen Yang's thoughts drifted back to that sunny afternoon. An expensive and luxurious flying car slowly descended at the southern gate of the Emperor Star University. That day, he and Lin Feng were chatting and laughing as they returned from outside the university, and they just happened to witness this scene.
The car door slowly opened, and a tall and beautiful girl with a pure appearance stepped out of the car. She was so pure that any boy who saw her would be moved. She was like the purest treasure in the world, so pure that she was like a peerless painting, without any impurities. The blue sky and white clouds, the sun shining brightly, her dress fluttering in the wind, her silhouette picturesque. This was such a beautiful scene.
Wen Yang said word by word, "This girl is Zhong Yalin!"
Han Yan said in realization, "It's rumored that you and Madam met on the Emperor Star. I didn't expect it to be true."
Wen Yang shook his head and said, "I did know her, but at that time, we were only acquaintances. We didn't have any interactions."
Han Yan asked curiously, "Why?"
Wen Yang smiled bitterly. "I'm just a poor student with a little bit of talent. She and I belong to two different worlds, and it's impossible for us to have any interactions. I know this very well."
Ding Meng said leisurely, "I'm afraid that senior of yours doesn't think the same as you."
Wen Yang nodded. "I admit that Yalin left a deep impression on me. She's the flower of the Emperor Star, the goddess of many male students' dreams."
Han Yan smiled. "When Madam was on the Emperor Star, many people knew of her. Even I've heard of her."
Wen Yang continued, "That afternoon, when we returned to the dormitory, senior was especially excited. He asked around for information on Yalin, and even searched the school's internal network. For the first time, he made an exception and didn't use the induction cabin to cultivate in the afternoon."
This proved that Lin Fei had become Zhong Yalin's loyal admirer.
"I believe it was love at first sight. I also believe that there's such a thing as love at first sight in this world!" Wen Yang nodded affirmatively. His expression was very sincere. "Because I can see it!"
"Then did he go after Madam?" Han Yan was a woman after all. She was most interested in gossip about relationships.
Wen Yang's eyes flashed with hope. "He didn't just go after her. That evening, he went out. I don't know where he got the oldest pen and paper, but he actually wrote a love letter of more than three thousand words. Even I was impressed by his literary talent. Then, under his pleading, I sent this love letter to Yalin's dormitory that very night."
Han Yan also seemed to be excited. "What was the result?"
"Needless to say, he was mercilessly rejected!" Ding Meng, the iron-willed man, began to spoil the fun.
Wen Yang revealed a trace of a smile: "The rejection was indeed rejected, but it wasn't a heartless rejection."
"Oh?" Ding Meng's interest was piqued. "Could it be that he was mercilessly rejected?"
Wen Yang smiled. "Yalin was actually quite interesting when she was young. She made me wait outside the dormitory for a few hours. She also wrote a letter using pen and paper, tactfully rejecting Senior's kindness. I've read that letter, and it's just as amazing."
Han Yan's face was full of envy. "Madam comes from a prestigious family. Naturally, she's very cultured. Rejecting in the same way is the most polite way."
Ding Meng, the Alloy Demon King, began again. "This seems like a very good rejection, but I'm afraid there's a problem."
Wen Yang continued, "I brought the letter back to the dormitory. After reading it, Senior didn't feel disappointed or upset. Instead, he jumped and laughed happily. He flipped the letter over and over again, and even lay on his bed to smell it. It was as if he treated it like a treasure, afraid that he would touch it."
Han Yan was stunned. "Is there anyone who likes it that much?"
Wen Yang said, "The next day, he went out again. He wanted to look for her, but he couldn't find her."
He really couldn't bear to tell Han Yan these details. Yalin was the apple of the Apocalypse Group's eye. When she went out, she was driven by luxurious cars and escorts. Senior was a poor boy who couldn't even afford a flying motorcycle. What right did he have to look for her?
He didn't even have the right to look for her!
The only thing he could do was to go to the south gate of the school every day after class to watch her go in and out of the school.
Wen Yang said, "In the first three months, whether it was rain or wind, or whether it was school or school, he would always be there on time. His only purpose was to see Yalin."
Ding Meng couldn't understand this kind of thing, but Han Yan sighed. She could understand Senior's feelings. The unforgettable first love, all those seemingly absurd and childish actions, were now so familiar and beautiful when she recalled them.
"He picked her up every day, so naturally, he attracted her attention."
Wen Yang couldn't help but sigh. "Until one day, Yalin got out of the car and rejected him. Yalin's reason was very simple. She didn't like him, but he didn't feel bad. In fact, he was even happier."
"Why?" the iron-willed straight man asked again.
"Because Senior felt that Yalin finally talked to him. This was something to be happy about."
Wen Yang smiled. "From that day onwards, he actively participated in all kinds of activities and asked about Yalin's preferences. He attended balls, hunts, competitions, and martial arts competitions. His purpose was to attract Yalin's attention."
Ding Meng and Han Yan listened quietly.
"He is indeed an amazing person. He is able to understand everything with just a little bit of guidance. Moreover, he is very skilled and proficient. He has indeed successfully attracted Yalin's attention. He is the kind of person that no one can underestimate."
Wen Yang calmly recounted. "That year, during the school's preliminary assessment, he was first, Yalin was second, and I was third. Although Yalin still rejected him, she didn't dislike him."
Han Yan sighed. "He was very infatuated!"
Ding Meng was expressionless. "But this wasn't a good thing!"
Wen Yang nodded. "The results of the preliminary assessment changed the direction of things. It was at that time that Senior decided to exchange all his credits in the school system."
Han Yan asked, "What did he exchange for?"
Wen Yang said, "He knew that Ya Lin liked to collect ancient weapons and rare treasures, so he exchanged for the most expensive item in the system, the Star Moon Peak Staff. This is a very unpopular hidden weapon. Of course, it doesn't seem like a rare treasure today, but it was already very good at the time. He spent three years of his academic credits. You have to know that he is a very frugal person, he can't bear to spend money on food. But that time, during the end of term makeup dance party, he went on stage to sing in front of everyone and confessed his love for her. At the same time, he also gave her this gift. The scene was very warm and touching."
Han Yan asked, "Did Madam accept him?"
Wen Yang shook his head. "Yalin still rejected him and made it clear that it was impossible. Although Yalin knew that he was sincere, she still didn't accept him."
Han Yan sighed. She seemed to feel that it was a pity.
Wen Yang said, "Yalin didn't want to embarrass him in front of everyone, so she asked me to return the gift. That night in the dormitory, when he saw the returned gift, he wasn't happy for the first time. He drank a lot by himself. That was the first time I saw him drink. He has a habit of drinking plain water, but that night, he passed out drunk."
Ding Meng's heart skipped a beat. Wasn't this the habit of the Hidden Front's boss?
It was only this time that he made an exception and drank some fruit wine before the mission.
Han Yan showed a sympathetic expression. "He must be very sad, right?"
Wen Yang nodded. "Yes, almost everyone, including me and Yalin's roommates, thought that Yalin would accept him, but she didn't. The truth is that cruel."