Chapter 02: The Star Warrior, Bearing Thorns and Seeking Forgiveness

No, I want Xiaoxi to deliver it

No, no! Seeing Saint Yi's sad expression, I don't know why, but my heart aches faintly. The weather is nice tonight, taking a walk with Little Saint would be nice! Hehehe!

I ... ... drank alcohol

No, Xiaoxi, that's not it! What I mean is ... ...

On Christmas Eve, I stopped and turned my head to urge her. I was taken aback for a moment and quickly jogged to catch up.

Ah... I, I have arrived

Hahaha! Just thinking about it is so funny! The boss and Xiao Zhao, both 250!

Dead light bulb head, aren't you just like this great hero, a 250?

On Christmas Eve, he glanced at Saint Yi and then at me. When his gaze fell on my right wrist, which was held by Saint Yi, he trembled slightly, turned his head, and gazed deeply at me

Drinking? Little Saint. Why suddenly...

Heng heng ha xi! Heng heng ha xi!

Ping! Clang!

The black letter of Demon D

Fool, I like you too! Because we are sworn brothers! Hehehe!

Oh? Is it, is it wine?! I, I thought it was fruit, fruit juice, hehe...

How annoying! So annoying! I'm so fed up! Can someone tell me what exactly happened today? Xiao Sheng is acting strange, and Sheng Ye is also acting strange! Even I have been infected by them! An indescribable feeling keeps swirling in my mind, ahhh! I really want to scream at the top of my lungs! As I walk, I kick the empty soda can under my feet in frustration, but the "clang clang" sound only makes me more agitated!

The black joint entrance examination has finally come to an end, and the night snack stall of the owner with chopstick eyebrows, which had been desolate due to the exams, has become lively again. Students are coming here in groups to celebrate their liberation with a meal!

D, the demon! This persistent specter has appeared again! I stood at the door, tightly clutching the note.

Old, old, old... Great! The president of the Holy Night has arrived with a face full of coldness!

Xiao Xi... I... like you. Even if it's my brother... I don't want to hear you happily call his name, talking about him..." Sheng Yi said, raising his head and gazing deeply at me, his eyes shimmering as if he wanted to convey all the emotions in his heart into mine through his gaze

"Eh? Xiao Sheng?" I was taken aback and turned my head in surprise, only to find Sheng Yi dejectedly lowering his head, his bangs falling down and obscuring his eyes. Yet even so, I could still strongly sense the intense, vibrating emotions emanating from Sheng Yi.

Hehehe! Uh... ...

Wait a moment, Xiao Xi

Ah! Aha! Ahhahahahaha! Yay! I tightly embraced Little Saint and gave him a super big hug, whew! The heavy stone that had been weighing on my heart has finally disappeared

"Eh? Little Sheng?" Hearing Sheng Yi, who was sitting next to me, let out a muffled burp, I turned to look at him, only to find that his face was as red as an apple. "Little Sheng, are you okay? Why is your face so red?"

"Xiao Xi! It's me! I'm sorry! My brother has something to attend to, so he can't come." Sheng Yi walked up to my side, gently nodded at me, and revealed a comforting smile. However, for some reason, I always felt that his smile was somewhat faint and unnatural.

Squid, do you wish to die? How dare you insult this great hero?

Swaying... Swaying...

Alas ...! ... It won't do! This great hero has indeed underestimated the weight of Saint Yi! Speaking of which, although Saint Yi is physically weak, he is after all a boy, and he is about the same height as Saint Ye, at least around 1.8 meters!

Old... old, old boss... you, you, do you think that on Christmas Eve, the president will not kill you?

dizziness ... ... dizziness ... ...

"... ... Huh? Xiaosheng, what did you say?" I stared wide-eyed in confusion, doubting whether I had heard incorrectly

"Apology banquet"? I do not... "On Christmas Eve, he spoke halfway, as if suddenly remembering something, and looked towards Xiao Sheng. As soon as Xiao Sheng met his gaze, he buried his head deeply.

Wū

Huff! Huff! So delicious! The roasted lamb is so fragrant! Chicken wings are my favorite! Haha! Right now, this hero is truly in a great mood! I wonder if the boss's culinary skills have improved, as today's barbecue is particularly tasty

Saint Yi nodded with a complex expression, being supported by Saint Ye as they floated towards the school. I stared blankly at the figures of Saint Ye and Saint Yi, my mind somewhat dazed... I couldn't shake the feeling that something had just happened, yet it also seemed as if nothing had occurred at all

"Holy Night, this is how it is!" Saint Yi lowered her head, seemingly unwilling to provide further explanation. To prevent any misunderstanding from Saint Night, I quickly interjected to break the stalemate, "Little Saint is joining us for barbecue! Originally, I had prepared a 'penitential feast' for you... Let Little Saint convey to you that you didn't come. As a result, Little Saint accidentally drank fruit wine! At first, we all thought it was strawberry juice... Hehehehe... Let Little Saint convey to you that you didn't come. As a result, Little Saint accidentally drank fruit wine! At first, we all thought it was strawberry juice... Hehehehe..."

... ...

I like you

Wow, how adorable! I also wish to be held and spoiled by him like that! The girls sitting at the table next to us all held their excitedly flushed faces, expressing their envy with admiration.

I firmly occupy a long table that can seat eight people, yet I wear a tense expression, constantly peering outside... I wonder if the Holy Night will come after all... Oh...

Suddenly

Alas, how infuriating! If Saint Night sees Saint Yi in such a drunken state, I, the great hero, cannot even imagine what kind of disaster will befall me!

Bang bang

It is all the fault of the three meatball group! Ever since I consumed that top-tier "Cursed Fortune Bag" on Christmas Eve, I have been suffering for three whole days and nights. By the time I finally regained my strength, the joint entrance examination had already concluded! Boom! A massive dark cloud slowly looms over my head, and a pear-sized bead of sweat glistens on the back of my neck! I seem to envision Christmas Eve sitting on the toilet, gritting his teeth and shaking his fist in frustration! A massive dark cloud slowly looms over my head, and a pear-sized bead of sweat glistens on the back of my neck! I seem to envision Christmas Eve sitting on the toilet, gritting his teeth and shaking his fist in frustration!

Shut up! I glared at the squid fiercely, shook my head, "I, the great hero, have acted with righteousness for many years. What does it matter if I make a mistake once in a while?! Besides, I have already taken the initiative to have Little Saint inform the stinky stone, preparing to invite him to a 'banquet of apology'! If the stinky stone gets arrogant, I... I..." Unfortunately, after swaying a few times, the ponytail drooped down dejectedly, and the voice grew lower and lower.

Oh...! This guy Sheng Yi is indeed quite drunk! He actually hugged me in front of so many people, rubbing his face against my arm like a child, pouting and acting cute! Both Wanzi and Zheng Zhizhao, who were sitting next to us, were so shocked that they froze like wooden chickens!

Demon D

What is Xiao and Xiao Sheng doing? He, he, he kissed my face. Squeak! Squeak!

Automatically blocking the expressions of the meatball group and Zheng Zhizhao Petrochemical, I pointed majestically at the food stall: "Boss! Bring me one of everything you have here! Hahaha! We won't go home until we're drunk today!"

Brother ... ... '' Upon seeing the Holy Night, Sheng Yi's expression became complicated. He lowered his head, seemingly unwilling to look at the Holy Night any longer.

Sheng Yi hazily agreed. I quickly changed direction and helped Sheng Yi sit down on a wooden bench by the roadside. Only then did I straighten my nearly broken back, massage my shoulders, and let out a long sigh of relief

Brother, this is not Xiaoxi's fault, do not blame her

"Is it because you have something to do that you can't come?" I repeated this sentence blankly, when suddenly a thunderclap exploded in my mind—"Yi Linxi, do you think you can get away with this? I will never forgive you!" Then came the enlarged, gritted teeth of Shengye's face!

Oh... I knew he wouldn't forgive me so easily... What should I do! The consequences must be very serious! ... Christmas Eve...! ... Christmas Eve must have some aftereffects!

Fearing that Sheng Yi might be recognized by others and cause a commotion, I took a small path back to school with Sheng Yi. At this moment, there was no one on the road; the quiet path was only filled with the sound of tap water flowing from the faucet.

"Xiao Xi, you don't need to worry, brother... he said he won't blame you..." At this moment, a somewhat ethereal voice came from behind, "He is completely fine now..."

Little Saint ... ! ... Hoo Hoo ! Clap Clap ! I had no choice but to slap my forehead hard to calm myself down

Seven big characters suddenly flashed in my mind, and in an instant, my eyes widened to the point of almost popping out of their sockets. I hurriedly unfolded the crumpled paper, staring intently at the note, scanning it word by word...

Hmph, what do you mean by a banquet of apology? You have caused them such suffering! I believe that Saint Night will not come today at all! Zheng Zhizhao stood aside, adopting an indifferent posture as if it were none of his business, and coldly shot a venomous arrow that struck fiercely at the heart of this hero!

Ah... there is nothing..." I said ambiguously, feeling like a deflated balloon, suddenly collapsing.

Hmm! Of course it is true! Hehe! Speaking of which, it has been a long time since we have gone out to play together like this!" I smiled and made a V sign towards Saint Yi, took out a handkerchief from my pocket, and was about to hand it to Saint Yi. However, upon seeing the black and green mold spots on the handkerchief, my mouth twitched slightly, and I quickly retracted my hand. "Little Saint, please sit for a moment. I will go wash the handkerchief at the faucet over there so you can wash your face. You will feel a bit more comfortable." I took out a handkerchief from my pocket, was about to hand it to Saint Yi, but upon seeing the black and green mold spots on the handkerchief, my mouth twitched slightly, and I quickly retracted my hand. "Little Saint, please sit for a moment. I will go wash the handkerchief at the faucet over there so you can wash your face. You will feel a bit more comfortable."

Alright, Xiao Sheng, don't move around! This hero is personally helping you wash your face! I don't know why, even though I understand what's happening, my heart is still racing uncontrollably, and I am actually a bit afraid to hear what Xiao Yi will say next

Just as I was sitting in the food stall, trembling in the midst of painful memories, suddenly, the stammering shouts of the meatball group and Zheng Zhizhao's incredulous exclamations surged into my ears from both sides

Hmm... then that's good..." A somewhat ethereal voice from Saint Yi came from behind me

Saint Yi suddenly raised his head upon hearing our conversation, and his unprecedentedly assertive demeanor startled both Sheng Ye and me

Xiao Xi... I'm sorry, did I cause you trouble?" Sheng Yi lowered her head, looking somewhat sadly at the ground, her eyes, veiled with a layer of intoxication, shimmered like planets reflected in the lake, rippling with brilliance

They are both quite strange

Ah, by the way, Xiao Sheng, thank you! The squid did quite well in this exam! I was rubbing my handkerchief, planning to find a good topic to cheer Sheng Yi up.

OK, I understand! Goodbye!

Oh no

"Xiao Xi, what are you mumbling about all by yourself?" Sheng Yi looked at me with concern

I stared blankly at Saint Yi, feeling as if he were speaking an alien language; I couldn't understand a single word

Suddenly, a gentle breeze brushed against my cheek, and Saint Yi's long eyelashes fluttered across my line of sight

Um... Saint Yi obediently nodded, a happy smile appearing on her face. I took a handkerchief, turned around, and walked to the sink next to the bench, turning on the faucet. Splashing sound continued.

Squid, honestly confess, or the next outcome will certainly be that I, the great hero, will strike you with "heavenly thunder"

Boom

So that's how it is! Why didn't that little Saint Nick tell me earlier! It kept me up all night! I couldn't help but put my hands on my hips, jumping and laughing, "This is what they call a blessed person having divine protection! I knew Grandpa God wouldn't be so cruel to me! Hahaha! It's all good now! The Holy Night has forgiven me! Hahaha!

All your joy will come to an end tonight

On the way back to school, none of the three of us spoke a word, and a strange, inexplicable atmosphere flowed between us, leaving me restless throughout the night

Bang

Little Saint? Yi Linxi? What are you doing here? Huh? Holy Night!

Little Saint

Hooray

I turned off the faucet, wrung out a damp handkerchief, stood up, and walked back to Saint Yi. Just as I reached out my hand to offer him the handkerchief, Saint Yi suddenly raised his hand and grabbed my wrist!

Holy Night

Is that true? Saint Yi raised her eyes to look at me, her innocent gaze seemed somewhat happy yet a bit lacking in confidence

Is it true? Did he really say that? I kept asking in disbelief.

Yes, yes... why does it look a bit familiar...

Let us return

Xiao Sheng is my genuine sworn brother! Stay calm! I must remain calm! Xiao Sheng is just drunk! It must be that way! ... How could Xiao Sheng kiss me ...! ... Oh! I understand now! It's just like the neighbor's Wangcai (a powerful Harrier) who kisses my face every time he sees me! ... Hehe ... There's nothing to worry about ... It's just like the neighbor's Wangcai (a powerful Harrier) who kisses my face every time he sees me! ... Hehe ... There's nothing to worry about ...

Demon D, just wait with your neck clean! This time, this hero will personally take off your mask! The dog-head guillotine is at your service!

Before that group of girls caused a greater commotion, I quickly helped Xiao Sheng up from my side: "Alright, Xiao Sheng, stop messing around, I will take you back! Brothers, this hero is taking his leave now!"

Ah? What?! I felt as if I had been pricked by a thumbtack, and my whole body jumped up! I tightly grasped Xiao Sheng's arm, my eyes wide open, "What did you just say?! Say it again! What happened to Shengye?!"

Brothers, you may continue enjoying the barbecue; I shall first escort the young saint back.

... ... D......

Let's see if you dare to post again Let's see if you dare to post again

Oh, take care, boss

How ...! ... could this happen?! I took several deep breaths, and after much effort, I managed to restore my breathing somewhat smoothly. When I looked at Saint Yi again, he lowered his head as soon as our eyes met.

Well ... ...

Oh...! This big fellow, I can't even carry him on my back, and just holding him on my shoulder like this is already exhausting me to the brink. When we got close to Saint Night's house, I could no longer move.

Boss, I wonder what kind of lucky bag you received when you took the college entrance examination

Cheers

Hooray

Um ... ...

Little Saint, there is a chair ahead. Let us sit down and take a rest for a while

"Can you take him home? Little Sheng is a boy, and what if he gets drunk halfway? You wouldn't be able to bring him back at all." Zheng Zhizhao put down the beef skewer, "You stay here, I will take Sheng Yi home."

I suddenly feel a blankness in my mind! It is as if I have been cast under a spell of stillness, rendering my entire being rigid and immobile

Hehe, this time, I, the great hero, am probably taking my first serious exam since birth! When answering the questions, I was so nervous that my hands were shaking! It was really embarrassing! Hahaha! Thinking back to the proctor's surprised expression when he collected my exam paper and saw that I had filled the entire answer sheet, I began to feel quite proud. "But to be fair, this is all thanks to Shengye! Although he was as fierce as a demon when he was tutoring me, over eighty percent of what he taught me appeared on the exam! Hahaha!" I can't help but recall the proctor's astonished look when he saw my filled answer sheet, and I started to feel quite pleased. "But to be fair, this is all thanks to Shengye! Although he was as fierce as a demon when he was tutoring me, over eighty percent of what he taught me appeared on the exam! Also, I really can't understand what kind of system that guy Shengye has in his head! He memorizes vocabulary so quickly! And he does math problems just as fast! The problems that make my brain feel like it's about to tie in knots, Shengye can solve in just a few moments! I really can't understand what kind of system that guy Shengye has in his head! He memorizes vocabulary so quickly! And he does math problems just as fast! The problems that make my brain feel like it's about to tie in knots, Shengye can solve in just a few moments! That guy Shengye is really...

Sheng Ye let out a gentle sigh, nodded, and walked straight towards Sheng Yi, bending down to help him up from the bench.

I switched hands to pick up the handkerchief and, like a sticky note, I quickly slapped it onto Saint Yi's face, wiping up and down, left and right, to help him become a bit more awake

Eh? I... I don't know... Saint Yi shook her head in confusion, her gaze hazy as she looked at me, "Xiao Xi, I feel so dizzy... It seems like there are many stars spinning above my head..."

"Stars?" I blinked in confusion, lowered my head to pick up the empty pink beverage can in front of Saint Yi, "Huh?! Strawberry fruit wine?! Hey, who ordered this drink for little Saint?! This is alcohol! How could you let little Saint drink this?! Do you want to get him killed?!"

"It's so late and you still haven't come home, I was just about to go out to look for you!" On Christmas Eve, seeing the rosy face of Saint Yi, still flushed from the effects of the wine under the streetlight, Saint Night slightly furrowed his brows and asked, "Little Saint, why is your face so red?"

Little Sheng ... ... The tap water continues to flow down with a rush, heavily falling onto my hand holding the handkerchief. A drop of cold water splashes into the collar of my shirt, causing me to shiver involuntarily, waking me up. "Little Sheng, I see that you must be quite drunk! Never mind, let's wash your face first. I'll help you back to your room to rest! Speaking of which, I wonder how the Holy Night will turn out for me!" Little Sheng, I see that you must be quite drunk! Never mind, let's wash your face first. I'll help you back to your room to rest! Speaking of which, I wonder how the Holy Night will turn out for me! How could he let his precious younger brother get this drunk! Alas!

Hmph! This great hero has roamed the martial world for so many years without ever causing a disturbance! No matter what kind of examination it is, I will never lose!

"Brother said he has already forgiven you, he is fine..." Sheng Yi glanced at me, lowered her eyelids, and said slowly

All the nerves instantly tangled together, emitting sparks of a short circuit! I felt my heart pound violently in my chest, a surge of heat rushed into my mind, causing my head to swell!

If anything happens on the way, feel free to call me

Yilin Xi, you really know how to boast. In the midterm exam of last semester, your score was still 250

I feel as if flames are raging all over my body! Good! Demon D! You refuse to take the path to heaven, yet you insist on barging into hell! This hero has a belly full of pent-up anger with no place to vent it! You have come knocking on my door all on your own! Watch as I use you as a punching bag!

Xiao Xi ... ... please don't say anymore ... ... I beg you ... ...

Saint ... ... Saint Saint Saint Night ? ! '' I turned my head in panic, but only saw the smiling little Saint walking towards us ? ! I rubbed my eyes vigorously, how ? Didn't Saint Night come ... ? The blood rushed to my head all at once, and I suddenly stood up, watching Saint Yi walk closer and closer, but my heart sank heavily ... ...? The blood rushed to my head all at once, and I suddenly stood up, watching Saint Yi walk closer and closer, but my heart sank heavily ... ...

Ah! No! I shook my head vigorously, trying to shake off this terrifying scene! ... But if Saint Night really suffers some aftereffects because of me ... I ... I ... I ...! ... I could never truly forgive myself!

"Idiot pig, what are you still dawdling for? Come here!"

What is wrong with Sheng Yi today? Is he in a bad mood? ... Oh ... ... No, it seems that it is not just today; he has appeared to be preoccupied ever since the day the "One-on-One" activity started. When Sheng Ye was helping me with my studies, his gaze was always evasive, as if he had something to say but couldn't bring himself to do so, and he kept sighing softly ... ...

Well ... ...

When I returned to the dormitory, it was already very late. I was just about to push the door open. Ah! Which damned guy dares to stick a note on my door! Does he not know that I am in a bad mood today? With a single step forward, I tore off that black note. I crumpled it up fiercely

"I'm sorry... Xiaoxi..." Sheng Yi's voice blew past my ears like the cold autumn breeze. "To me, my brother is the most important person in this world... but... I don't want to hear you say anything about my brother..."

Cheers

I no longer have the time to deal with them. Looking at Saint Yi, who is already in a drunken stupor, I let out a helpless sigh

Bang

Good evening, Saint and Saint Yi, please have a good rest!

Hmm... I understand! I have something to attend to..." Sheng Ye turned to me again, his expression somewhat unpleasant, "Yi Linxi, I have told you..."

... ... ''

However, out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly caught sight of an English letter that seemed to pierce my nerve endings like an electric current