"Double champion of the Asia Sports Competition?" Realizing the implications, Zhang Fan felt a sudden pressure. No wonder Lanbao had insisted on him winning both combat and firearms competitions. She had viewed him as a friend, but now, the sudden shift towards romantic prospects was overwhelming.
"What are you staring at? I'm thinking of your future! Don't overthink it, you fool!" Embarrassed by Zhang Fan's gaze and flushed from drinking, Lanbao exploded in frustration. With her intentions now obvious, she worried about their future interactions.
"Thank you for your consideration, Teacher Lanbao," Zhang Fan replied, tactfully avoiding direct discussion of their relationship. With several girls in his life, any revelation might cause Lanbao to feel uncomfortable with them, necessitating a step-by-step approach.
Zhang Fan envied the protagonists of harem novels, attracting women effortlessly. In contrast, his relationships were complicated, with the girls often jealous and fighting among themselves, making his life difficult.
Imagining his sister Xiaotong's reaction to his seven contracted girls, Zhang Fan was perplexed. Adding more girls seemed an unnecessary task from the 'Becoming God' system, causing him more trouble.
In another dimension, the fox spirit Caicai smirked, watching Zhang Fan's troubled expression on a large screen. Unaware of her future regret, she relished in adding complications to his life.
"You damn kid!" Lanbao grumbled, feeling helpless. For the first time, her heart was in turmoil over a man.
"What's wrong, Teacher Lanbao?" Zhang Fan asked innocently, making Lanbao feel even more frustrated. Stomping off, she left Zhang Fan pondering her actions.
"Ah, the vigor of youth," Xiang Tianxiong laughed, raising a glass to Zhang Fan, who joined him in a toast.
"But Uncle, you must see that I was merely a shield for Teacher Lanbao. Why continue the misunderstanding?" After Lanbao left, Zhang Fan confronted Xiang Tianxiong, feeling uneasy about the false assumption of their relationship.
Xiang Tianxiong expressed his respect for Zhang Fan, acknowledging his daughter's apparent interest in him. He trusted them to make their own decisions, revealing his desire for Zhang Fan as a son-in-law.
The evening passed without further incident. The next morning, Zhang Fan and Lanbao flew back to Tokyo. Lanbao remained silent throughout the flight, leaving Zhang Fan to reflect on their relationship.
"Thank you for this time," Lanbao whispered as they reached the school, then drove off before Zhang Fan could reply. He smiled, noticing a change in her demeanor.
Upon his return, Zhang Fan was bombarded with questions, dispelling rumors sparked by his absence. He reassured his classmates, including Bai Xue and Arya.
In the following days, Lanbao kept her distance, yet her complex glances did not escape Zhang Fan. He contemplated initiating a conversation to clarify their relationship.
Just as Zhang Fan decided to approach Lanbao, Lei Ji took an unexpected and shocking action.