"Watch out..." Fu Lin quietly warned as an obstacle appeared. He jumped out of the way, but before Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) could react, she was flung into the air.
Watching Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) struggle and desperately try to jump back onto the platform, Fu Lin couldn't bear to watch and turned his head. With a final wail, Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) failed to return.
"Looks like first place is mine this time. Since when did I get so lucky? Hahahahaha!"
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After the intense survival match ended, Fu Lin and Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) were teleported back to the lobby, where they waved at the Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) waiting in the distance.
Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) walked up to Fu Lin and Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) and asked, "Did you have fun?"
Fu Lin, "First place, easy."
Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) crossed her arms, glanced at Fu Lin, who was grinning from ear to ear, and huffed, "No, it was awful!"
Fu Lin, "....."
Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) rubbed Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi)'s head and turned to Fu Lin, asking, "What's wrong with her?"
"Uh… she was just too unlucky, so she's feeling a bit upset. She's this close to throwing a tantrum." Fu Lin scratched his cheek, looking at the sulking Fu Shi with a guilty expression. He turned his head away, not daring to meet her gaze, and mumbled under his breath.
"I would never throw a tantrum!" Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) swung her fists, pounding Fu Lin's back with a face full of frustration.
Fu Lin replied half-heartedly, "Yeah, yeah, sure."
"What kind of attitude is that? I'm not a child! As if I'd throw a tantrum just because I didn't get first place." Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi)'s eyes burned like flames as she clenched her fists, gritting her teeth.
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? suddenly popped out from behind Fu Hua, giving Fu Lin a mischievous smile.
"Oh my, you actually made a cute girl angry. You're such a bad boy~?"
"Let me think about how I should punish this bad boy~"
Fu Lin looked at the approaching Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? and locked eyes with those clear pink pupils. He quickly shook his head in denial.
"No, no, I'm not! Don't make things up! I'm a model student, well-known in all the nearby villages…." Hmm… Eat well, sleep well, and play well.
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? saw that Fu Lin's chibi face showed no expression and sighed regretfully. "Hmm, you're not lying, I see."
"Looks like you really are an honest kid."
Fu Lin patted his chest confidently. "Of course!"
"Ew~" Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) shot Fu Lin a look of disdain, her face full of disbelief.
"Alright, let me introduce myself. I'm Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)?"
"Impostor… Ming Ming Chicken, I've already heard about you from Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua). You're just like them. Join us for tonight's gathering, okay?"
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? extended her hand toward Fu Lin, her clear eyes curving into a charming arc. She wondered if everyone would be shocked to see someone so similar to Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua).
Fu Lin nodded. "Then I'll gladly accept…"
"I want to go too!" Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) raised her hand and shouted, afraid of being left out.
"How could I forget the adorable Chirp Chirp Chirp? Come here, let me hug you."
"So soft and chubby~ It seems Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) has been taking good care of you."
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? hugged Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi), rubbing her round cheeks with a look of pure enjoyment.
Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) pushed Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)?'s face away and resisted, "Let go of me! I'm not that easy!"
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Led by Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)?, they arrived in front of a villa. When Fu Lin pushed open the door, he saw the lively crowd inside and fell into deep thought.
"■, a gathering… So they called me all the way here just to cook for this stupid gathering! ■■■, I've had enough!"
"Exploding Fist(Kalpas), please calm down. Everyone is busy preparing for tonight's party."
"Hypnotic Flutterfly(Aponia), are you teaching me how to do things?! ■■"
Shining Singing Star(Eden) heard the door open, got up, and looked toward the entrance. "Sweet Flower, Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua), welcome back."
Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) nodded in response. "Mm."
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? immediately hugged Shining Singing Star(Eden), smiling brightly. "Sorry to keep you waiting! Looks like everyone is really looking forward to this gathering."
Fu Lin listened to the commotion in the kitchen and muttered in his heart: I don't think so…
At that moment, Green Twisting Snake(Mobius) played along, contradicting herself. "I'm not looking forward to it."
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? pushed Fu Hua and Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) in front of the crowd, her eyes narrowing playfully. "Alright, can you guess which one is Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua)?"
Blue Cotton Painter(Griseo) stepped forward and looked at Fu Lin and Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua), focusing on their bright blue eyes. "He does look a lot like Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua) sister, but… there's a color in his eyes that I've never seen before…"
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Wow, as expected of Little Cotton Painter(Griseo)! You recognized it right away."
"Now, let me formally introduce our new friend."
"Ta-da! Impostor… Ming Ming Chicken! Even I have to admit, he really looks just like Serious Chicken Bird (Fu Hua)."
Fu Lin weakly protested, "I'm not called Impostor… Ming Ming Chicken."
Curious SweetFlower(Elysia)? waved her hand dismissively. "Oh, that's not important. Besides, I think the name sounds pretty nice."
"Right, Cool Cool Ice(Kevin) and Silly Magician(Vill-V)?"
Silent Cool Cool Ice(Kevin), "Cool~"
Cheerful Silly Magician(Vill-V), "…..Handsome."
Seeing this, Master Chirp Chirp Chirp (Fu Shi) proudly put her hands on her hips. "Of course! Who do you think came up with it?"