Free Web NovelChapter 1435: Chapter 1435: Early Activation
After He Nu’s group left, although Ji You received a lot of gifts, Chu Jiaojiao and the others weren’t in the mood to tease her or snatch her gifts. Whether it was the impatient ones like Yue Qiguang and Lou, or the steady ones like Shen Changqing and Yu Yi, everyone was a bit anxious. So, there was no delay. After leaving the cafeteria hall, Ji You didn’t hesitate. She directly found a self-service floating car, loaded everyone up, and drove toward the West Gate.
The floating car drove smoothly along.
Ji You watched the scenery whizzing past the window, always feeling like she had forgotten something.
Then—
As the floating car passed by the Central Plaza, Ji You suddenly slapped her thigh: "Oh no! There’s trouble!"
Everyone was startled!
"What?"
"What’s happening?"
"What’s wrong?"
Even Sheng Qingyan, who had been lounging lazily in the floating car, sat up straight in shock: "Poor dead?"
Under the worried, concerned, and tense gazes of her companions, Ji You clutched her chest and said, "Oh no! I left the wheelchair in the plaza."
Everyone: "..."
All of them, including the refined Shen Changqing, rolled their eyes in a very ungraceful manner.
"Just this?" Yue Qiguang said disdainfully, "You idiot, can you stop freaking out? If you scare Dad again next time, Dad will beat you to death."
Ji You clutched her chest and said, "What do you know? Do any of you know? That wheelchair, I rented it from the robot dormitory manager, I paid a deposit for it, a deposit of 10,000 credit points! If it’s lost or not returned on time, the deposit won’t be refunded, and I’ll be docked 100 points! Ahhhh!!!"
"Such a loss!"
"Ah!!!"
"I’m so heartbroken, yingyingying..."
Ji You clutched her chest, really wanting to faint from the devastation, maybe if she fainted, she wouldn’t have to face such a harsh reality?
At the time, sitting in the wheelchair, wearing a hat, was just to be a low-key big shot, not wanting to have her identity publicly revealed by Shen Sheng. Then she went to fight with Shen Sheng and completely forgot about the wheelchair.
Speaking of Shen Sheng, Ji You suddenly had a flash of inspiration and quickly dialed Shen Sheng’s contact number.
It was quickly connected.
As soon as Shen Sheng saw Ji You’s face, he immediately smiled: "Ji You!"
Ji You quickly explained her purpose in calling.
Shen Sheng patted his chest and said loudly, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely find your wheelchair and return it on time."
Ji You was so moved she nearly cried, "Shen Sheng! Thank you, you’re such a good person."
Shen Sheng’s eyes sparkled as he said, "You’re welcome, Ji You, be sure to remember, I still owe you two more fights."
Ji You nodded vigorously: "Okay."
Seeing her sitting inside the floating car, Shen Sheng was slightly puzzled, but quickly understood, asking hurriedly, "Ji You, are you and your classmates leaving today as well?"
Ji You said, "My mentor didn’t say, but I guess we probably are."
Shen Sheng was very disappointed, saying, "I still wanted to fight with you."
Ji You said, "Don’t worry, I won’t forget your debt."
Then, the two said their goodbyes and ended the call.
Soon, they reached the West Gate.
The West Gate of the First Army had a large dock built to accommodate flying devices. When Ji You and the group arrived, the dock was bustling with students, all probably preparing to return to their respective universities. Ji You’s group didn’t linger in the waiting area long and was directly led by the guide robots by the dock to a small spaceship.
Principal Hong stuck his head out from a spaceship window and said, "Board the spaceship."
Switching spaceships?
Everyone was a bit puzzled but didn’t ask further. With Ji You leading, they all stepped onto the spaceship.
Inside, Dr. Luo held a stethoscope, smiling as he faced them, saying, "In this competition, you all performed excellently, with style, showcasing outstanding results. Principal Hong, Teacher Mu, and I are all very happy for you."
Principal Hong immediately waved his hand, saying, "Don’t include me, I’m not happy."
Dr. Luo laughed, "Don’t listen to his nonsense; he just said you all performed exceptionally well."
Being called out, Principal Hong wasn’t embarrassed at all. Being thick-skinned by nature, this little embarrassment was like trying to scratch an itch through boots, no pain or itchiness. He suddenly said seriously, "The urgent summon is because we need to return immediately."
Ji You asked, "Principal, did something happen?"
Hong Jiang’s face was unusually serious, replying, "Something unexpected happened."
Chu Jiaojiao couldn’t help but ask, "Principal, what kind of accident? Can we know?"
Hong Jiang said, "Logically, you’re not authorized to know, but since you need to quickly prepare to enter the Space Rift, telling you this in advance is fine."
He paused, and everyone, hearing this, became alert. No one interrupted and patiently waited for the principal to continue.
Hong Jiang’s gaze swept across Ji You and others, finally stopping on Lance, Lou, and Yu Song. The three stiffened, and Yu Song stood up, saying, "Principal, the three of us will excuse ourselves."
Their rankings weren’t high, and they didn’t achieve advancement placements. Involving the Space Rift, they shouldn’t be qualified to listen further.
Yu Song stood up, and the faces of Lou and Lance also showed disappointment as they stood up.
Hong Jiang said, "Sit down."
The three were stunned.
Hong Jiang said, "One loss is nothing, especially such a small competition. The real contest in life is on the frontline battlefield, where your only enemy is death. What you need to do is avoid it, escape from it, defeat it! Are you confident?"
Yu Song, Lance, and Lou stood and shouted, "Yes."
Hong Jiang said, "Sit down."
Ji You, Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, and the others were puzzled. If Teacher Mu Jianling was just sharp-tongued, then Principal Hong was downright offensive, no doubt—
Offensive.
Whenever Principal Hong opened his mouth, it was bound to be insulting. Listening to him, you basically couldn’t get anything good out of it. Now, the fact he said such heartfelt encouraging words was just too strange.
Also, it seemed too serious.
Ji You, Chu Jiaojiao, Shen Changqing, and others all straightened their backs and sat up properly, displaying a well-disciplined and honest demeanor.
Principal Hong looked at the group of youngsters and said, "Alright, stop that posture. Don’t you know it’s hilarious for a bunch of quails to pretend to be big geese?"
Ji You and others: "..."
However, the fact that he was joking indicated that the situation might not be too severe.
The mood of Ji You and others instantly relaxed.
The next second.
Principal Hong said, "Indeed, something happened. The Space Rift opened ahead of schedule, three months earlier than expected. This is unprecedented, and furthermore, there’s been a major outbreak of Star Beast activity at the frontline."
Ji You’s heart suddenly skipped a beat!
