"As you can read in page 244 in your game book, it is stated that a month from now, we'll be having our yearly 'Battle for Supremacy' tryout which is the pride of every [1]e-Sports university. Students from every class will form a team of two. And this time, the game that students will be competing in is the world-renowned Helium. The final two players will be representing our university in the upcoming University Battle. You might think this is an easy feat. Well, let me tell you, this time, even finding a partner, the first step of the tryout, will be very hard for most of you."
Everyone was suddenly filled with curiosity while some had a puzzled expression.
"Professor, what do you mean hard? We'll just partner up with our bros and friends, then we're good to go."
A student responded.
"I expected an answer like that. Too bad, young lad. This year, they've added a theme for the battle which is 'Immortal Lovers'. Meaning, you'll have to get yourselves a boyfriend or girlfriend. Even pairing up with the one you're courting will do. As some players are very introverted, this will help them interact more with other people. We're aiming to make every student produce a healthy reality and not just in the virtual world. Of course, with our newly invented machine, similar to a lie detector, can help validate whether you're dating or not. So, you'll not be able to fool us!"
With the words announced by the professor, the classroom was in an uproar.
"What?! Aiyo, now I really have no chance in winning!"
"When did they even make that stupid theme?!"
"Oh no! Do I really have to confess about my feelings now?"
"This is my chance to prove myself to her! I'll man up!"
Some of them were very excited while some were flooded with despair.
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"Yueying, we're gonna be enemies on the tournament. What to do?"
Huiyin stared at her best friend with teary eyes.
"Before you start thinking about competing, get yourself a boyfriend first!"
Yueying poked her forehead and laughed.
"RIGHT! Oh my. Later, I'll ask Master Tai Shun. I'm sure he'll agree!"
She then clutched her hair and started murmuring.
'Wait, what should I do as well? I don't even have a boyfriend. I'm doomed as well!'
Yueying panicked when she thought of this and then covered her face in disbelief.
Meanwhile, Liang Feng just looked at her in amusement.
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"That's it for today. Go on and hunt for relationship. Class dismissed."
As soon as they heard those words, the students flocked towards the exit, including Huiyin, leaving Liang Feng and Yingyue. They were carrying out the order of their professor in the hopes of finding a decent relationship.
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(A/N: This battle is pretty absurd lmao. I mean, you have to get yourself in a relationship before you can even participate~)
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"This girl, placing importance of finding a boyfriend and leaving me behind. Well, I suppose I should leave as well. Good luck in finding a partner, Liang Feng!"
Yueying just smiled at Liang Feng while grabbing her bag and started walking past him.
Liang Feng grabbed her wrist before she could walk away from him, making her stop and stagger from her tracks.
Her heartbeat drastically increased again as the atmosphere around them started to change. There was awkwardness lingering in the air and a sense of romance, but it was the type that it was just for the both of them. That it was just meant to be for them.
Yueying's face started to blush but didn't look at him and just stood, letting him face her backside.
"Be with me."
Liang Feng stated.
Hearing these words, Yueying was shocked and couldn't help but turned around to face him this time, revealing her reddened face.
"WHAT?!"
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1 - e-Sports - sporting activity done electronically between professional players or amateurs.