Novel Full Chapter 1243: Are You Stupid?
Chapter 1243: Chapter 1243: Are You Stupid?
Flickering lights and shadows, a figure has already stepped on the waves and arrived beside Yuanen Huihui, grabbing him and turning to the hosts Zheng Longjiang and Shan Wei to announce, “Yuanen Huihui is withdrawing from this Sea God’s Luck matchmaking ceremony. I’m going to take him away first.”
After speaking, a flash of silver light enveloped them both, and in the next instant, they had disappeared.
The one who took Yuanen Huihui away was naturally Lan Xuanyu.
The moment Tang Yuge pulled off her hat, Lan Xuanyu knew something bad was happening. He hurriedly pulled Yuanen Huihui out while there was still time before he could contemplate further.
Yuanen Huihui was introverted in nature, but he also had his own determination. He was very worried that too much stimulation would have a negative effect on him.
Pulling Yuanen Huihui back to the shore, Yuanen Huihui had already regained his composure from the huge shock he had experienced. He felt as if the world was spinning around him. It was so very difficult, so very difficult for him to speak the words that were in his heart. It was something that had always been hidden in the deepest part of his soul.
Just as he had said earlier, it was Xing Xuan’s feelings for Liu Feng that stirred him. Weren’t his own feelings similar to Xing Xuan’s? Seeing Xing Xuan and Liu Feng reach a good outcome, he too could no longer hold back.
This was the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking ceremony! If he could truly fulfill his dream at this ceremony, how wonderful would that be?
Lan Xuanyu raised his hand and knocked on Yuanen Huihui’s head, saying irritably, “Are you stupid?”
“Ah?” Yuanen Huihui looked at him blankly and said, “Brother Xuanyu, I…”
Lan Xuanyu said, “Anyone can declare their love at the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking ceremony, except for you! Especially with the story you told…”
“I’ve always thought you were smart. How could you do something so foolish? Don’t you know that the most painful thing in Yu Ge’s life is her identity? She has hated her father for many years, but he is not the real person in the wrong. This issue is the most painful wound deep in her heart. It’s fine for you to like her, to want to pursue her. But you can’t unveil her wound in front of so many people! How could you expect her to accept you in such a situation? Put yourself in her shoes. If you were her, would you accept someone who exposed your scars and made you lose face like this?”
“Ah?” Yuanen Huihui was dumbfounded, “Brother Xuanyu, I was wrong. I didn’t know it would turn out this way, I just really wanted to tell her I liked her. The Sea God’s Luck matchmaking ceremony is the most sacred ritual of our academy, I… what should I do?”
Yuanen Huihui, with his handsome face, was so anxious that it turned bright red.
“Should I go find her now, admit my fault, and accept any punishment, as long as she’s not angry? I don’t know how to face her anymore.”
Lan Xuanyu patted his forehead, “No, you can’t go find her now. We all know well what her personality is like. With her strong character, it would be strange if she forgave you. She must be really angry, otherwise, she wouldn’t have said she didn’t like you in front of so many people. Huihui, let me ask you something. How confident are you that she has some affection for you too, I mean in that romantic sense?”
Yuanen Huihui paused, “That… I don’t know! But, I feel that since going to the Sky Dragon Planet, she has started to change towards me. How should I put it, she seems gentler than before. We cultivate together every day, and she helps me in between her own cultivation. She insists that whenever I quench my bloodline, she must be there to protect me.”
Hearing this, Lan Xuanyu’s eyes immediately lit up; this meant that Tang Yuge wasn’t heartless towards Yuanen Huihui!
“Huihui, if that’s the case, then you still have a glimmer of hope. However…”
Yuanen Huihui was overjoyed, “Don’t bother about anything else anymore. No matter what, as long as I can get her to change her mind and not be angry with me, I’m willing to do anything.”
Lan Xuanyu silently nodded, then whispered a few words in his ear.
Yuanen Huihui was stunned. “Can that really work? But for us…”
Lan Xuanyu put an arm around his shoulder. “Your happiness is far more important than a little honor for us. Now, calm your mind and just wait here. What’s yours will not escape you. Next time you think about doing this, you should ask me in advance to strategize for you.”
Yuanen Huihui waved his hands repeatedly. “No, no. I dare not. I was really scared to death just a moment ago!”
If it weren’t for Lan Xuanyu’s comforting, he truly might have lost the will to live.
The reason why Yuanen Huihui made such a mistake was not entirely his fault. Although he was smart, he was completely inexperienced in matters of the heart, and in his urgency, he acted foolishly.
The second phase of the matchmaking event had already ended, and the third phase was about to begin where the roles are reversed, with the men choosing from among the women who picked them. Once a selection is made, the matchmaking is considered successful. During this time, other men or women may choose to snatch away the match. Men would have to challenge other men, while the women would challenge other women.
If the challenger succeeds, the challenged individual can choose to select someone else or to give up. If the challenge fails, then the pair is considered blissfully paired for a century to come.
Thus, the third and fourth phases were essentially connected. In fact, occurrences of ‘snatching’ at the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event were now very rare. Everyone being classmates, snatching away a pair who are smitten with each other could create enmity. Without a compelling reason, most would not do such a thing unless they were hopelessly in love or had some special reasons.
The third and fourth phases held little meaning for Lan Xuanyu and his friends. Although their outcomes differed, all seven of them had already completed their parts in the matchmaking event.
The success rate for the current edition of the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event was relatively high. At least higher than in previous editions, but the majority still ended in matchmaking failures. There were various reasons: some couldn’t find the right match, some were rejected, and others were just going through the motions with no interest in matchmaking.
According to Shrek Academy’s requirements, all inner court disciples without partners had to attend the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event, provided they were at the academy. So, if one really did not want to participate, they could opt to carry out missions instead; there was no strict regulation regarding this.
After joining the Inner Court, disciples actually spent more time undergoing external trials, so they seldom met each other. This was also why the academy required everyone to participate—to foster mutual understanding.
Finally, when the fourth phase was completely over, and the last student had completed their matchmaking, Zheng Longjiang and Shan Wei exchanged glances. Zheng Longjiang said, “As per tradition, the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event is about to end. However, unlike previous occasions, today’s event has one more significant announcement to make.”
Shan Wei took over, “Indeed, this is one of the most important moments for Shrek Academy. The new roster of the Shrek Seven Monsters will soon be announced. Everyone here today has been eagerly anticipating this. Who will receive the highest honorary title of Shrek Seven Monsters from our Shrek Academy, and bear this responsibility? Let’s invite our respected Pavilion Master to make the announcement.”
After these words, the two walked on water to the side, making way.
The Sea God Pavilion Master stepped forward, standing at the forefront of the ship. At this time, all inner court disciples who had previously finished their matchmaking didn’t leave; instead, they looked towards the direction of the ship, quietly waiting for her announcement.
The competition for the new generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters had actually already begun, and the inner court disciples who deemed themselves qualified had been working hard these past years. They strived to improve themselves while seeking to earn more merits to enhance their competitiveness.