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Since Dan Heng and Welt Yang had already moved away,
only Bochang, March 7th, and Bailu heard these words.
Oh no, oh no, oh no!
On the surface, Bochang appeared composed as ever.
Internally, however, his heart raced like an engine, pounding wildly inside his chest with a thunderous beat.
His hands clenched into fists deep in his pockets.
Are Aha's viewers actually real? And Stelle was among them?
Besides Stelle... who else saw? Just how many people witnessed that embarrassing moment?!
Dammit!
Bochang felt beads of cold sweat...
slowly forming on his forehead.
At that time, he had shamelessly bared all without hesitation, making it unbearably humiliating.
Thanks for asking.
His toes began curling nervously.
"What?! Really? Which Stellaron Hunter was it? Kafka?" March 7th grabbed Stelle's shoulders and started shaking her wildly, creating blurred afterimages.
Bochang hastily placed his hands on the pink-haired girl's shoulders, saying, "March, calm down... You need to relax first; like this, Stelle can't even speak."
"Oh... you're right." Finally, March 7th stopped shaking and looked at Bochang. "Do you know something about it?"
"Me? What could I possibly know? It's just a dream Stelle had..." Bochang flashed an innocent smile.
In moments like these, it's crucial to firmly deny any involvement. The more anxious one feels inside, the calmer they must appear. Bochang would never inadvertently reveal himself.
Stelle pondered briefly before responding, "I dreamed about the Stellaron Hunter—Silver Wolf, the one who let us onto Xianzhou Luofu."
"The hacker? I've seen her on the company's wanted list. Isn't she just a little girl? How could..."
March 7th crossed her arms, subtly accentuating the lovely curves before her.
Unable to resist, Bochang stole a quick glance and then swiftly looked away, pretending nothing had happened.
Bailu remained bewildered, unsure of what was unfolding around her.
Stelle gently pressed her hand to her forehead.
Honestly speaking...
The thought of Silver Wolf pressing Bochang against herself in the Dreamscape, thrusting while repeating:
"I super-you! Super-you! Super-you!"
made Stelle feel uneasy. That scene truly left a discomforting knot in her chest.
Moreover, they had even shared a kiss once.
"Stelle, it's just a dream; don't worry about it." Bochang stepped forward and affectionately patted the gray-haired girl's head, enjoying the softness of her smooth strands.
Now...
the Stellaron Hunter would no longer disturb them.
Even if Bochang showed some intimacy with Stelle, it wouldn't matter at all.
However, being overly close in public was still not advisable.
Otherwise,
March 7th and others might not let it slide easily.
"Mm-hmm."
Stelle slowly nodded.
Although Bochang spoke confidently,
Stelle still felt it was true, perhaps due to her woman's intuition—a hunch that often proved accurate.
March 7th rubbed her chin and scrutinized him with a questioning gaze. "Bochang, do you really know nothing about this? Are you secretly involved with Silver Wolf?"
"March, if you keep making such baseless accusations, I might have to sue you for defamation," Bochang retorted irritably.
Their casual conversation finally caught the attention of Welt Yang and Dan Heng.
"What are you all talking about?" Dan Heng approached them.
Bochang responded first, "Stelle had another nightmare, so I'm trying to reassure her not to dwell on it."
"Oh, I see..." Dan Heng dismissed it without further concern.
At that moment...
Serval and Serval descended from upstairs.
The Mahjong enthusiast greeted cheerfully, "Good morning, everyone... Where are we playing cards today?"
"No card games, no card games." March 7th shook her head repeatedly.
Last night, she had been thoroughly outplayed by Qingque and Bochang during their match.
The pink-haired girl, thoroughly defeated, had no desire to play cards anymore.
Even Stelle seemed somewhat weary.
As the conversation took a different turn, Bochang seized the opportunity to stoke the flames. "Serval, how did your street performance go last night?"
"It went pretty well; Xianzhou Luofu seems quite fond of rock music." Serval smiled warmly. "Someone even approached me about signing a contract and becoming an idol."
"Did you agree?" March 7th looked at Serval, who shook her head.
"Of course not. Being an idol doesn't compare to the joy of traveling with the Astral Express."
Staying on Xianzhou Luofu would contradict Serval's initial aspirations. At that time...
She wanted both to catch up with Bochang and explore the wider world. These two motivations supported her decision, ultimately leading Serval to board the Astral Express.
"That makes sense." March 7th placed one hand on her hip.
A hint of melancholy lingered in Stelle's gaze, frequently drifting towards Bochang.
It seemed the gray-haired girl had yet to fully emerge from her dreamscape.
There was little she could do about it.
The events within the dreamscape felt incredibly real, akin to watching a movie unfold before her eyes.
"Aha, you sly one! Sneaking up and digging traps for me, eh?"
After this experience, any lingering gratitude Bochang harbored towards the Aeon of Joy evaporated instantly.
Welt Yang adjusted his black-framed glasses and announced, "Now that everyone is here, let's set off."
Breakfast time approached, and no one objected.
With Welt Yang leading the way, the group embarked enthusiastically for the designated restaurant.
Following a delicious breakfast, Bochang and the others chose to wander around Central Starskiff Haven.
The Stellaron Crisis had concluded the previous day, with Lord Ravager Phantylia successfully repelled. News of these events had spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Order on Xianzhou Luofu was gradually being restored, and the number of residents visible on the streets noticeably increased.
They observed people bustling about on the Xianzhous.
"Uncle Yang, what's next for us?" Bochang asked.
"Lady Herta has invited you to her laboratory this afternoon. As for the morning, there's nothing specific planned; feel free to explore together, preferably in groups of two or three. Try not to venture far from Central Starskiff Haven." Welt Yang glanced around, "I'll stay nearby, checking if there's anything I can assist with."
Welt Yang was never one to sit idle.
Upon hearing his response, Bochang, March 7th, and others exchanged looks.
"How about we stroll around and grab some tasty food nearby?" suggested Bailu.
"I think I'll continue my street performances," said Serval, eager to bring rock music to every corner of the universe. The Xianzhou Luofu would be her first stop. Naturally seizing any opportunity, she also extended an invitation, "Would Bochang like to join me? Last night, I spotted bass guitars being sold here too. What do you say?"
[Dating Options activated.]
[Option 1: Immediately agree with "Sure." - Completion Reward: Yandere's Triple Gaze. Note: Watch your back!]
[Option 2: Directly refuse with "No way." - Completion Reward: Guaranteed Car Accident Upon Leaving. ]