The marble staircase was very clean, but there were still traces of water on the floor.
The faint smell of disinfectant filled the air.
The bell rang, but the classroom doors that should have been open were still closed. The teacher's loud voice could be heard from a passing classroom. "According to the analysis, this organic compound should be filled with amino acids …"
When he walked into the office, Ms. Murong wasn't there. She was probably in class.
After two minutes, Murong Qiuye walked into the office with a stack of papers. When she saw Gao Peng waiting for her in the classroom, she was surprised at first, then nodded. "You're back. You did well on TV."
Dong.
The thick stack of papers was thrown on the beige desk. Murong Qiuye picked up the thermos on the table and took a sip of water.
Seeing that Gao Peng was still standing there, Murong Qiuye dragged a chair from the teacher's seat next to hers. "Why are you still standing there? Come and sit down."
Gao Peng realized that Ms. Murong seemed to have lost some weight. Her round cheeks weren't as big as they used to be. Maybe it was because they hadn't seen each other for a while, so he could feel the change.
"You've lost weight, Ms. Murong."
"It's okay. I'm used to it. Every summer is busier, so I lose some weight. Then I regain it in the winter," Murong Qiuye said casually. "Don't worry. My weight is stable."
"Oh …" Gao Peng didn't know how to respond.
Gao Peng could only change the topic. He asked about his former classmates. Murong Qiuye seemed to be interested in monster trainer students. She asked Gao Peng a lot about the other monster trainer students.
For example, was the Vine Rock Monster really made of stone? Why could a stone move? Did it need to eat?
Gao Peng was helpless. He really didn't know the answer to these questions.
Many of the questions that Murong asked were things that Gao Peng didn't know. After all, he didn't have much contact with the other candidates. He might not even know as much as the viewers in front of the TV.
They talked until class started. Murong Qiuye smiled and said to Gao Peng, "Well, come and see me when you have time. It's time for class."
Gao Peng nodded and got up. He put the chair back in its original position and turned around to see Murong Qiuye open the cabinet and take out a thick stack of papers.
After leaving school, Gao Peng thought for a while and decided to go to the Monster Breeder Association. Of course, it was no longer called that. It was now called the Monster Trainer League's Monster Breeder Department. The name was longer and looked more impressive.
The studio was located in the city center, so trucks could not drive into the city. Therefore, they went to the Monster Breeding Department first. Gao Peng planned to finish everything today.
When he arrived at the Chang 'an Monster Breeding Department, Gao Peng asked the receptionist and learned that Director Chen had resigned not long after the Monster Trainer League had been established.
At that time, Gao Peng happened to be preparing for the college entrance examination, so he did not receive the news.
"Okay." Gao Peng nodded. Since Director Chen was not there, then it was fine.
"Wait." Just as Gao Peng was about to leave the association, a shout came from behind him.
Gao Peng turned around in confusion. A man in a white combat suit walked over quickly. After confirming Gao Peng's face, he let out a sigh of relief. "It really is you, Mr. Gao."
"You are …?" Gao Peng had forgotten who he was.
"Uh …" Seeing that Gao Peng did not recognize him, He Ming was a little embarrassed. He remembered that they had a meal together. "A few months ago, I had a meal with you with the manager of the Blue Shield Protection Company, Liu Senlin, and a few other captains," He Ming said sincerely.
Suddenly, Gao Peng understood.
Only then did Gao Peng realize. After being reminded, he finally remembered this person. They had indeed had a meal together, but it wasn't a very happy meal. Gao Peng remembered this very clearly.
He had forgotten all the other details. He only remembered that they parted on bad terms.
"Oh." Gao Peng nodded reservedly.
His face was cold and unapproachable.
He Ming was a little embarrassed. After all, he was a famous monster hunting squad captain in Chang 'an City. He had some fame in the circle. Now that he had taken the initiative to speak to someone in public, he had been given the cold shoulder. This made him feel a little embarrassed.
But when he remembered that he was the one asking for help, he could only swallow his dissatisfaction.
When asking for help, he naturally had to act like he was asking for help. He was not stupid enough to pretend to be a big shot when he was asking for help.
"Ahem, Mr. Gao, we were in the wrong that day. Actually, I have always wanted to apologize to you, but I never had the chance to meet you," He Ming said with a smile.
Those who could enter the Monster Breeder Department were at least people who dealt with Familiars. Some of them recognized He Ming.
Although they were surprised that this boy had the ability to make the temperamental He Ming let go of his pride, no one came to watch.
He Ming's temper was famous for bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Now that they were watching him make a fool of himself, they would definitely be hated by He Ming.
"There's nothing to apologize for. You didn't do anything wrong. It's just that we have different ideals." Gao Peng smiled.
After he finished speaking, Gao Peng turned to leave. He Ming anxiously reached out his right hand to grab Gao Peng's arm. "Wait." Gao Peng's arm was being held back.
He Ming's face was a little embarrassed. He had already lowered himself. What else did this kid want?
Gao Peng narrowed his eyes. There was a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Let go."
"Sorry, sorry." He Ming hurriedly let go and apologized.
"Mr. Gao, please help me take a look at my Familiar. The price will be according to your rules." He Ming's face was full of grievances. "I wanted to make an appointment with you a while ago, but I couldn't get one. Two weeks ago, you participated in the Monster Trainer Competition. In the whole of Chang 'an City, you are probably the only one who can raise my Familiar's grade."
"Then you think quite highly of me," Gao Peng replied indifferently.
"Yes, you are the only one who can do it. No one else can!" He Ming said firmly.
Gao Peng looked at him quietly. It was as if he was watching a joke.
Through the data frame, he could clearly see that He Ming was angry, but there was no trace of anger on his face. His acting skills were quite good.
Ever since the last meal, Gao Peng didn't have a good impression of the so-called top Monster Hunting Teams in Chang 'an City. Today, his impression of them had deepened.
However, it was understandable if he thought about it. These Monster Hunting Teams often went into the dangerous wild to kill monsters. They would definitely look down on "city people" like him.
Moreover, he had heard that these Monster Hunting Teams were not clean. The wild was a lawless place. Although the Alliance's laws didn't explicitly state that, the law was invalid in the wild. It was a tacit unspoken rule.
Take this He Ming for example. He looked very obedient, but he probably hated him to the core.
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