Chapter 11: He's Not Alone!

Chapter 11: He's Not Alone!

At the same time, the Song family was in a frenzy.

When he heard that his daughter had obtained the Burn Burn Fruit, Song Chairman immediately handed over the tasks at hand to his subordinates and rushed home.

"Haitang!"

Seeing his daughter, Song Chairman hurriedly asked, "Did you really obtain the Burn Burn Fruit?"

Song Haitang had regained her composure and calmly nodded, then said, "To be precise, this Burn Burn Fruit wasn't originally mine. It was given to me by a classmate."

Song Chairman was already aware of his daughter's situation, as it had been broadcast on television.

He hesitated for a moment before asking, "Haitang, are you and that Zhao classmate... in a relationship?"

As a father, Song Chairman was very concerned about his daughter.

During the disaster years ago, he wasn't by his wife and daughter's side, which ultimately led to his wife's tragic death... This incident had always been a pain in Song Chairman's heart.

Especially when he saw his young daughter crying in front of the camera, vowing to eliminate the monster that caused the catastrophe, he felt even more indebted to his daughter...

Song Chairman had remained single all these years without remarrying, also because he wanted to make up for his daughter.

Now that his daughter showed signs of a budding romance, it was only natural for him, as a father, to inquire about it.

However, Song Haitang's response caught him off guard.

"No." Song Haitang shook her head.

"No?" Song Chairman was surprised. "Then how did he end up giving you the Burn Burn Fruit?"

It wasn't unreasonable for Song Chairman to doubt his daughter.

Indeed, this matter was quite baffling!

"Dad, you know I've never lied to you. When I say no, I truly mean no."

Song Haitang's charming face also showed her bewilderment, "As for why Zhao Zheng did this... I'm not sure either..."

This was the truth.

Up until now, she still couldn't understand Zhao Zheng's actions...

Although they had been classmates for three years, she had never spoken a word to Zhao Zheng.

Could it be that Zhao Zheng had been secretly admiring her for three years?

Even so, would he make such a huge sacrifice?

That was the Nature Devil Fruit!

"Oh?"

Seeing that his daughter didn't seem to be lying, Song Chairman was perplexed.

They weren't even a couple? He had initially thought that his daughter and that boy were in a relationship, and perhaps they had already reached the point of secretly getting engaged, which led to such a significant sacrifice.

Unexpectedly, the two weren't even dating?

What was that Zhao boy up to?

Was he just a dog licker?

Were there still such foolish dog lickers in the world?

...

It must be said that Zhao Zheng's eccentric actions truly baffled many.

The father and daughter guessed for a while but couldn't fathom Zhao Zheng's thoughts. They could only assume that Zhao Zheng loved Song Haitang dearly, which led him to make such an irrational decision.

"Since it's come to this, I can only try to compensate him as much as possible."

Song Chairman thought for a moment and said, "I know a few Extraordinary College principals... Haitang, you go ask that Zhao classmate. If he needs help, I can assist him in enrolling in an Extraordinary College. With my connections, it shouldn't be a problem."

"After a brief pause, Chairman Song added, 'As for those renowned Extraordinary Universities... it's a bit tricky. Their admission requirements are quite strict.'"

Extraordinary University and Extraordinary College, despite the slight difference in their names, were entirely different institutions.

It was like the distinction between a prestigious university and a vocational college!

"It's fine," Haitang Song assured him with a calm tone. "I've already taken care of his schooling issue."

"What?" Chairman Song was taken aback and quickly asked, "How did you manage that?"

"Before, when I ate the Burn Burn Fruit at school, many universities wanted to recruit me," Haitang explained.

Hearing his daughter's words, Chairman Song nodded. "That's understandable. Nature Devil Fruit users are rare, with only a handful appearing each year worldwide. Every school would want one. But..."

He trailed off, his eyes widening as he realized something.

And indeed, Haitang continued in her composed voice, "I made a request to the admissions officers. To enroll me, they must also accept Zhao Zheng into the same university!"

"Many schools couldn't meet my requirement due to their regulations, and only six universities agreed. I chose the best among them, Zhenwu University."

"I believe the admission letter from Zhenwu University should have reached Zhao Zheng by now."

Chairman Song's mouth hung open, but he couldn't find the words to respond.

He wasn't sure what to say.

Should he scold her? But his daughter was repaying a debt of gratitude!

Moreover, compared to Zhao Zheng's sacrifices, what his daughter was doing was nothing...

After a moment's thought, Chairman Song sighed and said, "Haitang, I understand you want to compensate Zhao, and I don't oppose your decision. But Zhenwu University is still a top-ten prestigious school, even if it's at the bottom of that list. Every student there has an exceptional talent!"

"Forcing Zhao into Zhenwu University might not be a good thing. He'll likely face the predicament of not finding teammates!"

"Dragons do not associate with snakes. No one will want to team up with someone who has useless talent!"

"When the time comes, he'll have to venture into the Spirit Realm alone, and the danger will only increase..."

Chairman Song couldn't finish his sentence, as he thought of a terrible possibility.

His expression changed, and he quickly turned to look at his daughter.

And indeed, Haitang did not disappoint her father. "He has a teammate," she said calmly. "I am his teammate."

Her tone was flat, but it carried an unwavering determination. Chairman Song almost fainted!

"My dear daughter, please don't do anything foolish! The Spirit Realm is extremely dangerous. If you bring along a burden, you won't survive. By doing this, you're not only harming him but also putting yourself at risk..."

"And didn't you swear to eliminate that monster? Now that you've obtained the powerful Burn Burn Fruit, you have a real chance to achieve this goal. If you find a good team leader who can assist you in the Spirit Realm, you'll receive more rewards and become stronger faster!"

"Every step in the Spirit Realm is crucial. If you don't lay a solid foundation there, you'll never become a powerhouse, let alone kill that monster..."

"I understand your desire to compensate Zhao, but there are many ways to do that. You don't have to sacrifice yourself!"

To dissuade his daughter from her unreliable idea, the esteemed Chairman Song had to take on the role of a concerned mother, offering heartfelt advice...

(End of Chapter)

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