However, it made sense.
When Liu Zilang first met Misaka Mikoto, he was still living in Se7en's clubhouse. His daily routine was that of a typical "internet addict".
It was no wonder that he left such an impression on Misaka Mikoto.
After he retired and disappeared, he lost contact with Misaka Mikoto as well.
If it was not for the tournament, they might not have met again. Misaka Mikoto was naturally unaware of Liu Zilang's return to school.
There was no need for further explanation as she would find out when the time came.
Liu Zilang led Misaka Mikoto into her room, closed the door, and asked her to put down her luggage.
He then went to Zhang Xiaotong's room and knocked on her door.
Knock knock!
Zhang Xiaotong opened the door expressionlessly.
"That …" Liu Zilang scratched his head and asked, "Have you eaten?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he felt that it was a silly question.
As expected, Zhang Xiaotong lowered her head and stared at the floor. It felt like the door was about to close …
Liu Zilang immediately put on a serious expression. "Ahem … I have something to tell you."
Zhang Xiaotong heard the change in Liu Zilang's tone and raised her head to look at him.
"Actually, she's my apprentice." Liu Zilang said calmly.
"Apprentice?" Zhang Xiaotong was surprised.
Liu Zilang suddenly asked with a smile, "Did you watch the tournament this afternoon?"
Zhang Xiaotong pouted her lips. She wanted to say no, but she still nodded her head slightly.
Liu Zilang let out a sigh of relief. "Then you should know what I did when I went out. I met her back then. Oh right, that guy is also in the anime world."
Zhang Xiaotong's eyes lit up when she heard Liu Zilang's words.
At that time, Misaka Mikoto walked out of her room after putting down her luggage. When she saw Zhang Xiaotong, she immediately ran toward her and bowed.
"Xiaotong-chan, please take care of me!"
"He … Hello!"
Zhang Xiaotong who was holding onto the door frame stuttered as she looked at Liu Zilang with a pleading look.
Although she could chat with her friends in the live stream, she was still a girl in the third year of middle school. She lacked experience in dealing with strangers in real life.
Liu Zilang shrugged and said with a smile, "You guys continue chatting. The housekeeping auntie is on leave tonight. I'll go and cook for you guys."
"By the way, Kotomi, how about ramen?"
Misaka Mikoto smiled like a crescent moon and gave him a thumbs up. "Sugoi!
The Wet Noodles would be great! "
Liu Zilang smiled as he turned around.
After taking two steps, he turned around to look.
When she realized that Zhang Xiaotong was standing at the door in a daze, she quickly moved aside and welcomed Misaka Mikoto into the room.
.....
Before Liu Zilang could boil a pot of water in the kitchen, he could vaguely hear the sound of laughter coming from the room. It was obvious that the friendship between the young girls was built relatively quickly.
Liu Zilang smiled and shook his head. Then, he turned around and went back into the kitchen.
Once the noodles were ready, Liu Zilang stood there and shouted. Zhang Xiaotong's door opened with a "squeak".
The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked out. They seemed to be talking about some anime.
Zhang Xiaotong's face was flushed red. She suddenly grumbled angrily while Misaka Mikoto giggled.
Liu Zilang vaguely heard names like "Kikuno Takasaka" and "Kasugano Sora" …
'What are these … Anime characters?'
Liu Zilang who was clearing the table was puzzled. He made a mental note to search for them after he was done eating.
He wanted to learn more about these things. Perhaps, he could have more common topics with Zhang Xiaotong in the future …
Liu Zilang sat at the table after setting up the bowls and chopsticks. "Come, come, come. The spaghetti has just come out of the pot. Have a taste."
Zhang Xiaotong heard him and looked at him. She twitched her mouth without batting an eyelid.
"Spaghetti?"
Misaka Mikoto exclaimed, "Sugoi!
Shifu! "
Liu Zilang's mouth twitched. He did not expect his silly disciple to take it seriously.
'It's obviously tomato egg noodles!'
He held back his laughter. "Yes, but this spaghetti might be a little different from the ones you've seen before."
"Ah?
What's the difference? "
Misaka Mikoto blinked curiously.
"Ahem."
Liu Zilang coughed and said with a serious face, "Our 'spaghetti' was passed down from our ancestors. It's only for our allies …"
"Pfft!"
Zhang Xiaotong who was taking small bites of the noodles could not help but spit out two strands of noodles from her nostrils.
Liu Zilang and Misaka Mikoto turned to look at her when they heard the noise.
Then, they were instantly stunned!
Zhang Xiaotong was stunned for a moment. She quickly covered her nose with both hands as her face flushed red.
She looked like she was about to cry.
The next moment, she quickly got up from the table and ran toward the sink.
She even mumbled angrily, "B * stard!
Go to hell!
Go to hell a hundred times! "
Liu Zilang's heart twitched when he heard that.
Although this girl used to be cold and arrogant, she had never lost her temper at him.
It seemed like she was really angry this time.
It made sense when he thought about it. She was an adult and she spat out noodles from her nose in front of a new friend she had just met.
It was indeed quite embarrassing!
However, Liu Zilang only wanted to tease his silly disciple. He did not expect her to be so easily amused.
Moreover, she was listening attentively …
A moment later, Zhang Xiaotong came back from the sink after washing up.
Her little face was cold but it still looked flushed. Hence, it gave off an incongruous feeling.
Liu Zilang took the opportunity when Zhang Xiaotong went to wash up to replace her bowl and chopsticks. He scooped a new bowl of noodles and placed it in front of her.
He wanted to say something … but he did not know how to say it.
After Zhang Xiaotong sat down, she buried her head in the bowl and started to eat the noodles in small bites.
She chewed slowly and it looked like she was very careful with every bite.
The atmosphere at the dining table became awkward.
Misaka Mikoto stole a glance at Liu Zilang and then looked at Zhang Xiaotong. She suddenly smiled at Zhang Xiaotong and said, "Hehe, it's nothing. I used to do this a lot."
Liu Zilang was happy when he heard that.
'This silly disciple of mine is quite good …'
Zhang Xiaotong was obviously more concerned about her image in her new friend's heart. She immediately smiled and asked nervously, "Really?"
"Mm-hmm." Misaka Mikoto nodded seriously.
Then, she used her fingers to recall, "I think it was when I was seven years old … No, it should be six years old. Aiya!
I can't remember … "
Hearing that, Zhang Xiaotong immediately buried her head in silence.
Liu Zilang's eyes twitched and he also lowered his head.
Misaka Mikoto was the only one who was still in a daze. She did not seem to realize what she had said.