Night Eye

Zhou Naiyi shook her head slightly, "Class 16 is the former principal's pilot class, but that's not important right now. What I wanted to say is, since you're here, you must have your own strengths. If there's any problem, we can figure it out together. Both Wu Zang and I are willing to help you."

Li Hao was stunned for a moment. Wu Zang? I knew it. So that's why he suddenly thought of inviting us for a midnight snack; he had something up his sleeve.

"Ahem, class rep, there seems to be some misunderstanding here. I can handle this myself, really. I'm seriously reflecting," Li Hao said, knowing the nature of Bleem. After being messed around by him and disappearing for so long, he figured Bleem must have something in mind this time.

"Brother Hao, the class rep is our top student and has extensive knowledge of various types of mechas and tactics. If she helps you, your progress will be very fast," Wu Zang said. He had been the one to ask Zhou Naiyi for help, in exchange for agreeing to join her battle team.

Li Hao could already feel the curious glances around him. Zhou Naiyi was a well-known figure at Tianjing Mecha Academy. As a freshman, her EMP score had already reached 1500. The score didn't represent everything, but her performance in daily life was top-notch. With golden genes, Zhou Naiyi was the kind of beauty that looked stunning at first glance, and even more attractive the more you looked at her, with a comfortable aura that made people want to get close to her. At 1.68 meters tall, with perfect proportions, she was often compared to Manman, the only one in the academy who could rival her in both appearance and substance.

"Class rep, I think I might hold you back. Our training levels aren't the same. How about this, I promise I'll reach 1200 points this semester," Li Hao declared confidently.

Zhou Naiyi looked at Li Hao with determination... and felt even less confident, but she had tried her best.

"Wu Zang, let's leave it at that for now. If there's anything I can help with later, I'm still available."

Zhou Naiyi did not insist. After all, she had fulfilled her promise. If the other party didn't need her help, she couldn't force it.

Wu Zang nodded helplessly, "Don't worry, class rep. I'll keep my promise."

There was no other way. Wu Zang dragged Li Hao to train for another two hours before letting him go.

"Brother Hao, wasn't today a blast? You should treat us!" Ma Long teased, winking. It was his idea, and Wu Zang executed it. He knew it would work.

"Brother Hao refused," Wu Zang said helplessly.

"What? What did you just say? Brother Hao, that was Zhou Naiyi, Zhou Naiyi! How could you miss such a rare opportunity?" Ma Long was speechless. A chance to get closer to a beautiful girl, and he rejected it. It felt like everyone in the dormitory was abnormal except for him.

"I just don't want to hold her back," Li Hao said as he grabbed Zuo Xiaopang's neck. "You, you said we'd slack off together, but now you're flying high. I thought we were the legendary bottom two of the rankings!"

Zuo Xiaotang stuck out his tongue, "It's not my fault. I didn't know I'd get so many points in shooting."

"I don't care; you're buying me breakfast tomorrow to compensate for my mental damage!"

With the new semester beginning, Tianjing Mecha Academy was buzzing with excitement. All the clubs were showing off their talents to recruit new members. This year was different from previous ones; the new principal had brought a "dowry." General Long was no ordinary person. Not only did he have incredible personal charm and connections, but he had also doubled the academy's budget this year and attracted quite a few new talents.

Li Hao and the others were dragged out of bed by Ma Long. They weren't particularly interested in the orientation activities; they were just there to look around. As Ma Dong put it, a bunch of clueless blockheads.

Ma Long was the president of the Photography Club. How could a handsome and tasteful man not know photography? In addition to that, his figure drawing skills were exceptional, though currently, they were exclusive to Sister Sheng. Multi-talented President Ma.

He spent an hour meticulously grooming himself in the morning. The warm sunlight fell on his handsome face, already confusing several junior girls.

Ma Long had standards; he had very high requirements for his Photography Club, and not just anyone could join. As a result, the brothers in nearby clubs were glaring daggers at him.

"Brothers, this is youth. What's youth? Be bold, take the initiative, be thick-skinned. Do you think girls with even a little bit of charm will take the initiative?" Teacher Ma, in his element, couldn't help but start lecturing. "Don't say I'm not brotherly enough; if you like someone, come get her Tianjing number from me anytime. Free advice."

Li Hao and the other three were speechless. They had been running around all morning at Ma Long's command, carrying luggage and giving directions, just to make him look "grand."

"Third Brother, I suspect you're tricking us. Was the big plate of chicken fried rice yesterday your trap?" Even Zuo Xiaotang sensed a conspiracy.

"What are you talking about? We're brothers, aren't we? Eating fried rice is nothing, right? Let me tell you, freshmen girls are innocent and full of fantasies about love. They're beautiful, slim, and easy to approach. Be bold, careful, and thick-skinned, and you'll be invincible!" Ma Long boasted.

"Aren't you afraid Sister Sheng Man will get mad?"

"Relax, it's just art, just appreciation. I'm not planning to do anything. Sheng Man understands, which is why we get along so well," Ma Long replied smugly.

Honestly, if they weren't from the same dorm, the three of them would have pinned him to the ground and beaten him up. Sister Sheng Man was beautiful and could tolerate Ma Long's artistic personality.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry, something big's happening this year!" Ma Long's eyes lit up as he pointed ahead. A girl was entering through the school gate, carrying a simple suitcase. She was wearing a simple white T-shirt, and her short skirt revealed long, slender, fair legs. Her ponytail swayed as she smiled brightly at the Tianjing Mecha Academy's statue at the entrance, dimples appearing on her face, a deadly blow to any straight man.

"Wow, incredible. Previously, Sheng Man and Zhou Naiyi were the most outstanding girls in our school. This freshman seems even better. It looks like she will surely stir up a storm," Ma Long lamented. If he weren't already committed, he would have launched an all-out attack; this was not a chance to be missed.

Li Hao and the others couldn't help but stare for a moment. Of course, they did it discreetly. A few seniors were already rushing over; second-year students weren't that desperate, but third and fourth-year single guys understood the saying "the early bird gets the worm." It's just like the cafeteria: if you're late, all that's left are the scraps.

The key is, who knows if she'll even like anyone?

"Bah, flaunting yourselves like that, I bet none of you will succeed," Ma Long laughed.

"Third Brother, what's the secret?" Zuo Xiaopang asked curiously.

"Look at her suitcase; doesn't it have a great texture? It's carbon fiber. Cool, right? At least fifty thousand. The dark blue hair tie she's wearing, from the new Starry Sky series, endorsed by Arths, isn't cheap either, ninety-five thousand... Do you think such a girl is someone a few bumpkins can easily handle?"

Even Li Hao couldn't help but exclaim, "That tiny thing is ninety-five thousand? Why not just rob someone!"

"Brother Hao, anything Arth touches increases in value tenfold. This girl, she's not from our world. She's beautiful and well-off. Can you imagine how many suitors she's had since she was young? Honestly, even with my skills, I only have a thirty percent chance of winning!" The first impression counts, but after observing the details, Ma Long knew this one would be tough.

Sure enough, the girl politely refused the senior's help, saying she was waiting for someone. Still, a few guys refused to leave, continuing their warm approach until Zhou Naiyi appeared.

The two standing together made the day feel brighter.

"Gentlemen, I think that's enough," Zhou Naiyi intervened, stopping the guys from pestering her further.

"Classmate Zhou Naiyi, don't be so cold. We're just trying to help out," Zhao Zhihan said with a smile, not backing down just because of one word. If it weren't for Zhou Naiyi's high status, he wouldn't have spared her either. Even the best flowers can fall to the most persistent pursuer.

"Yeah, besides, why should you interfere in our personal matters? You're not my girlfriend," the guys teased, eyes gleaming at Zhou Naiyi, who had been the hot topic in the boys' dorm for a long time.

Zhou Naiyi hadn't spoken yet, but the "knight" arrived. Ma Long appeared, looking serious, "Excuse me, you there, the security just notified me. You must leave the school immediately!"

Clearly, he was addressing the girl, who was taken aback. "Me? Why?"

Ma Long nodded, his gaze becoming deep, "Miss, your beauty will make all the other girls in this school pale in comparison."

Only then did the crowd realize he was joking, and the girl smiled sweet