Zhang Ye digressed and chatted about other things with them. First Uncle and Second Uncle also came over and they chatted.
After a short exchange and some leading questions, Zhang Ye received quite a good understanding of the present situation. His relatives had not changed too much. However, there were still some differences. For example, his youngest cousin's school was no longer the middle school from his memories. His eldest cousin had scored tens of points higher for her exams than in his memory. For example, the working place of his First Uncle and Aunt had changed to somewhere Zhang Ye had no memory of. All of these were considered minor changes. After all, the world had changed to a new world become mage and warrior is not a dream anymore. A lot of cultural industries may change, so it was impossible to not affect his family. After figuring this out, Zhang Ye also dared to speak, and was not too afraid of making mistakes.
Even as dinner time approached, everyone was still talking about Zhang Ye.
"Little Ye is so promising."
"Little Ye, when did you become a mage?"
"That's right; I've never seen his talent in magic in the past. Even if he gained enlightenment, it shouldn't have been so exaggerated. I heard from Big Sis that Little Ye become a mage!"
Third Uncle and Aunt had a suspicious tone, but they had no malicious thoughts. They really could not understand. This was because other than Zhang Ye having managed to make the cut for a pretty good magic school, he was not great in any other aspect. He had been too normal since he was young, hence they had even discussed before that after Zhang Ye graduated, he would at most find a behind-the-scenes job like electrician and janitor, where he would do the lighting or moop the floor. No one expected Zhang Ye to become a mage!
His parents did not speak.
However, his Mom did not like hearing that and was just about to retort.
Suddenly, Second Aunt came home. She held a bag of mantou in her hands. She had just went to buy food. The moment she entered, she began to chatter. She pulled out two rolls of newspapers that she had held under her arm. "Eh. Little Ye, you got off school? Quickly take a look. I just bought the newspaper at the newsstand. Little Ye has made it into the papers,he was in the list of Tian Lan Magic High School mage that awaken!"
"Eh?"
"There was such a thing?"
"Quickly, let me see."
"What sort of newspapers? Some tabloid?"
Everyone was very surprised.
Second Aunt said, "What tabloid? It's the Tian Lan Newspaper. Another is the Tian Lan Times. They are all big newspapers and each have a great circulation!"
Zhang Ye tilted his head over and took a glance. He had walked past the newsstands just now, but he did not buy it. He did not think that the school aweaken events would be reported in news paper.
His Third Cousin, Cao Mengmeng, grabbed it, "Wow, Bro. You really became famous. I thought it was just some small hooha. I didn't know that you had become so famous!"
The relatives passed the newspapers around as they surrounded them. Only then did they realize how promising Zhang Ye had become.
Grandpa and Grandma were very elated. They praised their grandson for his abilities.
Mom's face was beaming with pride as she began to brag, "That's because you don't know. Little Ye is awesome. there's the other time…"
Mom was bragging throughout the entire meal.
Zhang Ye blushed while hearing this. He was thinking, "I didn't realize that I was so kick-ass!"
....
In Zhang Ye parent home
Zhang Ye Mom asked about Zhang Ye's time in the school. Then she reminded him to look out for his own safety, and always respect his teacher, nagging him endlessly.
Zhang Ye didn't find it naggy, however. On the contrary, he enjoyed the feeling of being nagged at by someone.
In Zhang Ye's previous world, his parents never care while he was still young, and he almost never had the chance to experience what a family's love was like. Now that he was living world, he really enjoyed this kind of lifestyle.
A short while later, Zhang Ye Mom came out of the kitchen with a bowl of noodles. Her kindly smile was plastered on her face all the time, watching Zhang Ye wolfing it down.
As Zhang Ye ate the noodles, he started telling his mother about his experiences in magic school. Of course, he only chose the parts that could be talked about. He told her that he was now a level 3 mage and about to advance to magician, and his father no longer had to worry about the family expenses.
He didn't dare to tell his mother that he was already a level 5 Magician, afraid that this piece of news would shock her too badly.
"Hey Old Zhang,our Xiaoye is already a level 3 mage?" Zhang Ye Mom was surprised. In her heart, she was both worrie and happy.
She was happy that Zhang Ye's talent as a mage was pretty good, yet worried that he would train in beast world in the future, and encountering dangers.
While they were chatting, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the door, asking, "Auntie, are you home? I'm here to visit you again."
Zhang Ye's face froze. 'Why is Huang Tielan here at my place?'
'Not only that, it sounded like this isn't her first visit here, either!'
On the other hand, Zhang Ye dad sneaked a look at her son before responding and went to open the door.
Once the door was opened, Huang Tielan first greeted Zhang Ye dad politely and asked about her well-being. After that, she saw Zhang Ye looking at her curiously from her peripheral vision, the awkwardness immediately struck her.
"Zhang Xiao.. Zhang Ye, you're back!"
Zhang Ye didn't respond, looking at her silently.
Zhang Ye dad noticed the strange atmosphere and hurriedly pulled Huang Tielan in, "Come in, Miss. Thank you for visiting us again."
Following after, Zhang Ye mom glared at Zhang Ye, "You… your classmate is here and you're not even welcoming her."
It was only now that Zhang Ye stood up and greeted her. He thought inwardly, 'Huang Tielan is scary, she even knows to strike indirectly and open a path from my family's side!'
'Moreover, they seem to be getting along well, with how familiar they are!'
At this moment, Zhang Ye dad led Huang Tielan to the sofa and sat down. She turned her head towards Zhang Ye, saying, "Xiaoye, aren't you thanking Xiaohuang? In the days you weren't around, Xiaohuang often came to visit and chat with us."
After a few interactions, Zhang Ye parent's opinion of Huang Tielan was very different from before.
Putting the matter of there possibly dating her son aside, this miss's character was really good. She was kind, generous, and well-educated. Other than being a little tall, and a little on the fat side, she was very near perfect.
Of course, now that she saw the reaction between the two, Zhang Ye mom and dad confirmed to herself that her son was not dating this miss at all. Their relationship was probably only that of classmates, perhaps slightly closer.
'This means that this miss has a crush on my son?'
After understanding this, there view towards Huang Tielan was even better.
Although her external qualifications were a little less than ideal, she was true to her feelings. There weren't any flaws in her character, either. No one could possibly find it in them to dislike her
Not only that, Zhang Ye mom even had the thought that if Xiaoche were to really get such a girl as his girlfriend, it didn't seem bad at all!
After hearing what his mother said, Zhang Ye had no choice but to take a serious look at Huang Tielan,his eyelashes trembling the corner of his mouth is twitching.
Seeing Zhang Ye looking at her way, Huang Tielan immediately felt as if her thoughts were being seen through. She sat upright, mindful about her expression, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes..
Zhang Ye couldn't help but feel his heart softening when he saw her looking like this. He nodded and smiled at her, "Thank you, Huang Tielan."
Zhang Ye's smile immediately let Huang Tielan relax. This straightforward miss immediately spoke about her true thoughts, "It's fine. This is all what I should be doing."
Zhang Ye sighed inwardly, 'This really isn't expected of you, miss…'
Right as the words came out of her mouth, Huang Tielan immediately realized she had said something wrong. Her face flushed red. After that, she remembered about her purpose for coming here and changed the topic, asking, "Auntie, Zhang Ye, my purpose for coming here is to invite you to my birthday party. I wonder if you're free on the day after tomorrow?"
"Ah, right, I invited many of our classmates, too."
Her last sentence was obviously a cover up. 'Did you invite their parents, too?'
After she mustered her courage with much difficulty and stated her intentions, Huang Tielan saw that Zhang Ye mom and dad expressions both became a little strange.
"Aiya, what a coincidence!" Zhang Ye mom looked at Huang Tielan, surprised. She continued, "Our Xiaoche's birthday is also falls on the day after tomorrow! Excuse me for asking, are you also celebrating your nineteenth birthday?"
Zhang Ye said"Mom my birthday is also falls on the day after tomorrow how that i dont know?"
Zhang Ye thought'Damm i forgot this world is magic word and some event is change damm why of all change why is my birthday same day Huang Tielan birthday'
Zhang Ye was stunned for a moment.
"Even your own birthday you already forgot? your still young celebrate your birthday is a mush after you become old you cant celebrate it any more"Zhang Ye Dad said
Are you also celebrating your eighteenth birthday? Hearing this question, Huang Tielan felt her mind rumbling, feeling an unspeakable surprise overwhelming her. There was only a single thought left in her mind. 'Zhang Xiaoye's birthday is on the same day as me! He's also turning nineteen! We were born on the exact same day, month, and year!'
The revelation of this shocking coincidence almost made Huang Tielan laugh out loud. She felt that Zhang Xiaoche and her were practically a match made in heaven, a pair designated by fate!
On the other hand, Zhang Ye was stunned, too. There were actually such coincidences in the world; his birthday was actually on the exact same day as Huang Tielan?
Not only that, judging from her expression, he guessed that it was even the same year.
'Gods, can you please not be so ridiculous!?'
'Miss Tienan (Ironman) will surely overthink things if you put things that way…'
.....
Zhang Ye knew from the moment he saw the look on Huang Tielan's face that his guess was right on the money.
It was only when Zhang Ye mom asked once more that Huang Tielan nodded profusely, answering, "That's right, Auntie. I'm turning nineteen in two days, too!"
Huang Tielan thought, 'Since it is such a coincidence, Zhang Xiaoche would probably agree to attend my birthday party, right?'
'Uh, no, this should be our birthday party!'
However, Zhang Ye's next words were like a basin of cold water, splashing over her. The images she saw in her head were like imaginary bubbles, instantly bursting. "Hey, you saw this. I'm celebrating my birthday, too. So, I'm very sorry, but I can't attend your birthday party, Huang Tielan."
'So he still doesn't like me. He's not even willing to celebrate our birthdays together.'Her chubby face immediately turned into a dejected look. She even lamented the fact that they were born on the same day. Otherwise, Zhang Che wouldn't have any reason to reject her, right?
"It's fine. I didn't expect our birthdays to be on the same day, either," Huang Tielan gave a forced smile, feeling dispirited, and directly bid farewell, "I'll be going back first then, Auntie, Uncle. I wish you a happy birthday, Zhang Ye!"
Zhang Ye mom noticed her abnormal mood, yet she didn't know what to say. She too, felt that letting her son celebrate his birthday at another's place wasn't proper.
Watching Huang Tielan's helpless look that seemed to be on the verge of tears, Zhang Ye suddenly felt his heart soften. He stood up as well, and said, "I'll send you out, then."
.....
Out the apartment and down the stairs they went, but neither of them spoke a word. The atmosphere was strangely awkward.
Finally, when they went out the gate of the neighborhood, Huang Tielan turned her head and glanced at Zhang Ye, before extending her hand to flag down a taxi.
"Wait," Zhang Ye suddenly walked up. He fished around in his shirt pocket, and took out a shiny monster core. He brought it up to Huang Tielan, smiling, "Here a Elephorse monster core its good type of mount find a summon element mage to tame this as a pet? Treat it as my birthday gift to you."
Huang Tielan opened her mouth in surprise after seeing the shiny golden card in Zhang Ye's hand. Her expression immediately went through multiple changes, nearly shedding tears.
'So it's not that he doesn't feel anything toward me! Otherwise, why would he gift me such a valuable monster core?'
At this instant, Huang Tielan immediately felt as if life was full of color once more. She smiled radiantly and shook her head, rejecting, "Thanks for your present, Zhang Xiaoye! But I can't take it. You must have taken huge risks to obtain this monster core. I know your family is short in money. I can't accept this."
'What an understanding girl! Perhaps I should try getting along with her? After all, a beautiful heart is what truly matters.'
Zhang Ye's lips widened into a smile. "I have another one. So you don't have to worry about it."
At this moment, Huang Tielan finally revealed an astonished look.
"Quickly put that away. There are many people around; it's not good to let others see it." Zhang Ye forcefully stuffed the monster core into Huang Tielan's chubby hand.
After spacing out for a while, Huang Tielan finally recovered from her shock. She stared at Zhang Ye in disbelief, asking in a stammer, "Zhan- Zhang Xiaoye, you, you've already rose to a level 3 mage?I know you cant hunt this kind of exotic beast with a level 1 or 2 mage?!"
Zhang Ye nodded, "Yeah, are you surprised?"
Not only was Huang Tielan surprised, she was also appalled. She knew that Zhang Ye had only been an official become mage for less than half a month's time. Now he was already alevel 3 mage, and even obtained elite-quality monster core, with even at two-star rank! This achievement could already be described as heaven-defying, okay?!
She was indeed very curious about this. To her knowledge, Zhang Ye' only level 1 fire mafe with only 1 spell. It wasn't enough to kill a commander-quality exotic beast with just that!
"Speaking of that, it was all luck." Zhang Ye began telling her about his encounter by the pond on that day, omitting the part about the item and skill he get from devil fruit system. Huang Tielan widened her eyes in shock, gasping continuously.
Of course, Zhang Ye wouldn't say that he used sword art attack, either. Instead, he claimed that this one was injured Elephorse, and he attack it with fire ball, killing it.
"Not all of this can be attributed to luck," Huang Tielan said, looking at Zhang Ye with shining eyes. "You couldn't have killed the Elephorse not it was injured, not to mention getting the commander-quality monster core."
"Thanks for your present, Zhang Xiaoye. I really like it!"
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