CH 105

Chapter 105: The Return of the Prince Charming

After Long Jingze left, Xu Kaiyang immediately approached Xiao Qingyang and asked, “Qingyang, how did you get to know His Highness?'"

"We met during the vacation," Xiao Qingyang replied simply.

Xiao Qingyang instinctively didn't plan to tell anyone about what happened on Planet Yalan or Long Jingze's injury there. Though he didn't know why, he felt it was better to keep it hidden. He wasn't even prepared to give a detailed explanation to his close roommate.

Fortunately, Xu Kaiyang had no intention of inquiring into the details of their acquaintance. Knowing the result was enough for him.

He truly hadn't expected that his roommate would actually know Long Jingze. Moreover, they seemed to have a good relationship. Xu Kaiyang felt fortunate to have had the opportunity to dine with His Highness, thanks to Xiao Qingyang. It was something he could boast about for a lifetime.

Xu Kaiyang was extremely satisfied with the situation.

"That's great! Do you know how many people in our school want to get to know His Highness? I never expected you to be so amazing," Xu Kaiyang exclaimed.

Just based on Long Jingze's identity as the Crown Prince, many people were already fascinated by him. Not to mention his SSS physique and extraordinary abilities, as well as his unparalleled handsomeness, which drove countless men and women crazy.

Long Jingze was practically synonymous with a perfect prince charming. No matter from which perspective you looked at him, he was flawless to the point that people didn't dare to approach him.

Furthermore, Long Jingze consistently ranked first in the Royal Military Academy and was unbeatable. He was like a mythical figure in the students' eyes. Many students often lurked near his dormitory, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Unfortunately, very few had the chance to see him.

And here, without any effort, Xiao Qingyang had met this legendary figure from the academy and even had a meal with him. It couldn't get any luckier than that.

Indeed, becoming roommates with Xiao Qingyang was truly an endless surprise.

Although Lin Weiran and Gu Xiaotian didn't show as much exaggeration as Xu Kaiyang, the constant smiles on their faces revealed their current feelings.

Xiao Qingyang couldn't fully understand their reactions, but he was happy that his roommates liked Long Jingze. After all, the four of them were friends. They were his first group of friends since he arrived in this world, and he naturally hoped that they would get along well.

The news of Long Jingze's return to school had already spread on forums like Tieba. Countless students were eager, stepping out of their dormitories, hoping for a chance encounter with their idol on campus.

However, their idol, after coming out of 619, went straight to the training hall for superhumans and found Bai Mingzhe and others who were in training.

When Luo Haoyu and the others saw their leader walking in with an expressionless face, their hearts couldn't help but skip a beat, sensing something bad.

"I heard that your training is not yet complete. I happen to have some time, so let's train together," Long Jingze said expressionlessly to the group.

"Boss, I just finished my training today, and I have something to do, so I'll leave first," Luo Haoyu was the first to speak, making an excuse to slip away.

His bad premonition had indeed come true. Practice with the boss? That's just seeking death, isn't it?

Practicing with the boss under normal circumstances was already unbearable for them, and now that the boss was still angry, practicing with him? Could it be that he thought they had lived too long?

He was only in his twenties this year and had plenty of time to enjoy. He didn't want to stay here and suffer.

Although the others weren't as quick to react as Luo Haoyu, they all realized it after Long Jingze finished speaking. Including the usually slow-witted Bai Mingzhe, they all found excuses to prepare their escape. They certainly wouldn't stay here and wait for death.

Unfortunately, Long Jingze had no intention of letting them leave at all. He blocked the entrance to the training room, a wicked smile forming at the corner of his mouth, and said, "It's been a while since I came back to train. My hands are a bit rusty. You guys can 'guide' me."

If there were other students present at the moment, they would definitely be enticed by Long Jingze's devilish smile to the point of losing their composure.

"Boss, I'm not as strong as you. I can't guide you. Why not find Qingtian? He's the most diligent among us in training," Luo Haoyu immediately shifted Long Jingze's attention.

Although he and Qingtian were teammates in the same squad, as the saying goes: "Rather die with a friend than live with a beggar."

A time like this called for using a teammate as a shield. When else would be more appropriate?

Upon hearing this, Long Jingze's gaze fell on Qingtian.

Qingtian clearly hadn't expected Luo Haoyu to be so cunning, trying to make him take the bullet. He immediately refused.

Since he couldn't avoid it, then no one else should try to either. If they were going to die, they would die together.

So, one pulled the other, and in the end, no one could escape. They were all taking turns receiving lessons from Long Jingze, lying on the ground, gasping for breath.

"It's all your fault for wanting to find out gossip about the boss. Now you see, we're paying the price," Qingtian said in frustration.

"Even though we got beaten up by the boss, it's still worth it to get a glimpse of his gossip," Bai Mingzhe retorted.

Even without this incident, they had practiced with the boss many times before. They were already used to being beaten up. And this time, they got to witness the boss's gossip once again. It was definitely worth it, right?

"Oh, by the way, Haoyu, before the start of the semester, you went out with the boss. You said you were picking someone up. Who was it? Is it the person we encountered today?" Qingtian asked Luo Haoyu.

"Yes, it's him," Luo Haoyu replied, lying on the ground.

"Who is this person anyway? The boss seems to cherish him a lot. We just took a glance at him, and look how badly we ended up being scolded," Bai Mingzhe curiously asked.

Moreover, the boss even took him to their secret base, and that place is only allowed for couples. Could it be that the boss intends to find a sister-in-law for them?

"His name is Xiao Qingyang. He's a pharmacy major and seems to have a talent for potions. Anyway, it's better not to provoke Qingyang in the future. If the boss finds out, you'll have a hard time," Luo Haoyu kindly warned everyone, as he knew best how much Long Jingze cherished Xiao Qingyang.

They might really have a future sister-in-law, but unfortunately, this sister-in-law seems a bit slow-witted.

"Wow, he's actually a pharmacist. Does that mean we'll have a supply of potions in the future?" Bai Mingzhe laughed loudly but immediately received three cold glares from the nearby companions.

"If you're not afraid of death, go ahead and ask him for some," Luo Haoyu said softly.

Bai Mingzhe quickly retreated, "Never mind then."

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The topic of Long Jingze's return to school was being discussed in various places on campus, with students exchanging the information they had gathered. It continued until the next day when classes officially started.

"The idol has come back. We might run into him while walking around the school from now on," a girl said with anticipation.

"I've decided to go to the Academy for Ability users after class. The idol will definitely go there for his classes. Are you guys going together?"

"Count me in! Take me with you. I want to accidentally meet the idol. If I can just catch his gaze, I'll... die without regrets."

"When His Highness returns, I wonder if we'll be able to witness his live duels. I entered this school precisely because of His Highness," a male student said.

Under normal circumstances, it's easy to distinguish between the words spoken by boys and girls. Girls usually refer to Long Jingze as the male god, with many being infatuated. Meanwhile, boys address him as His Highness, primarily admiring his strength.

"If there's anyone daring enough to challenge His Highness, we'll have the privilege of seeing it. But lately, such daredevils seem to be becoming rare," another student sighed.

"Sigh... I wish I could witness His Highness's heroic battles with my own eyes. I heard he never needs to transform into his beast form."

"That's right. He's the only SSS-level supernatural being in our empire. Just relying on his formidable physique alone, he can take down other people's beast forms. If he were to truly transform, his combat power would be terrifying."

"I dare not even think about it. His Highness's strength has surpassed the realm of humans."

When Xiao Qingyang entered the classroom, discussions about Long Jingze were everywhere, and he heard many things he didn't know before.

He placed his backpack in the desk hole and quietly listened to others' discussions, wanting to learn more about Aze.

When he heard someone say that Long Jingze had never revealed his beast form in front of everyone, and people started speculating what his beast form could be, Xiao Qingyang secretly rejoiced.

Because he had seen Aze's beast form, not only seen it but also often cuddled with it. Although it was in its juvenile form, it was really cute and adorable.

No wonder Aze didn't want to reveal such a beast form. Otherwise, more people would go crazy and become infatuated with his beast form.

"Qingyang, congratulations," Meng Chenhan said when he saw Xiao Qingyang approaching.

Xiao Qingyang: "?"

Congratulations for what?

Seeing his clueless expression, Meng Chenhan realized that Xiao Qingyang had no idea what he was congratulating him for, and it made him puffed up with anger.

She knew how difficult it was to get a "congratulations" from him, yet Xiao Qingyang didn't even know what he was being congratulated for. Meng Chenhan was about to be driven crazy by Xiao Qingyang.

But even so, Meng Chenhan still opened the school's official website and showed him the information, saying irritably, "Read it yourself."

As Xiao Qingyang looked at the newly posted results and rankings of the freshman test, he realized that they, Team 619, were ranked first. He instantly understood why Meng Chenhan had congratulated him.

To be honest, they didn't expect to achieve such results, but they were still very happy about it.

"Thank you," Xiao Qingyang replied.

"Hmph," Meng Chenhan arrogantly turned her head away, refusing to pay any attention to this slow-witted person. How could he participate in the freshman test and not care about the results? Wasn't victory already in their hands?

Although Meng Chenhan ignored Xiao Qingyang, the slight upturn of her mouth betrayed her contradictory feelings.

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Translator’s note: 

Qingyang doesn’t know that he’s a prince. Is it because he’s clueless about the word “Your Highness”?  Because it doesn't exist in his previous life or world?