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Chapter 637: Lanchi and Thalia's Unspoken Connection
Chapter 637: Lanchi and Thalia's Unspoken Connection
Thalia frowned slightly as she read the new question.
While it was indeed as simple as the host had stated, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance at being left alone again without a word. It reminded her of what had happened in the Demon World—how her father, mother, demon friends, and even her sister had suddenly disappeared, leaving her alone as if her world had crumbled in the blink of an eye.
The first time she and Lanchi went to the Card Maker Association's rental workshop back in her hometown of South Ventina, Lanchi had disappeared after card forging, leaving her unhappy. Thankfully, he had quickly returned to the workshop.
Thinking back, Lanchi was indeed the type to throw himself wholeheartedly into his work.
Among his female colleagues, the one he likely interacted with the most regarding work was Hyperian. If he suddenly left her alone due to a request from Hyperian, Thalia wouldn't be surprised.
She understood the rationale, but the more she thought about it, the more unhappy she felt.
Just as she was feeling a bit suffocated, Lanchi had already written his answer on his small blackboard.
[No]
Lanchi held the blackboard with both hands, sensing Thalia's gaze on him, her eyes fixed on his cheeks.
"What's wrong?" Lanchi asked, puzzled.
"Nothing," Thalia replied curtly, turning her head away from him.
Outside the Shadow World, Cat Boss's eyelids twitched.
It knew Lanchi well.
Lanchi would tackle the challenge together, directly entering a dual-thread mode—that was the bold Principal Lanchi, a master of his craft.
The world's regrets and choices were often the result of insufficient ability, but the highly capable Lanchi was confident in solving problems with the most extreme methods.
The camera now focused on Loren, capturing his grip on Juliana's wrist as he moved slightly to the left, but the camera moved with his face.
Loren glanced up at the camera.
Then, he shook his head almost imperceptibly.
However, the camera continued to focus on him.
After a moment, the host's voice echoed in the Doodle Classroom Shadow World once more, and the scene switched back inside.
"Question twelve! You're almost at the finish line, and it's rare for couples to remain calm and collected at this stage!"
The golden bee host danced in the classroom, wiping the air as if to reveal the new question—
[Question 12 (Male): Do you find it more enjoyable to hang out with your male buddies than with the female companion by your side?]
"This question may seem harmless, but the truth may anger your partner. It's often the little things that hurt the most."
"Really?"
The players watching in the Central Courtyard discussed.
"Imagine if your girlfriend found out that you genuinely enjoy spending time with your male friends more than her. How do you think she'd feel?"
"That's a bit scary..."
Thalia, however, was not surprised by the answer to this question.
She had heard from Hyperian about their school council member, Frey, who was also Lanchi's best friend. During their school council duties, Hyperian usually took the lead in greeting, while Lanchi and Frey handled the rest. Their school council had a perfect 100% satisfaction rating.
Whenever Lanchi was with Frey, he couldn't stop smiling.
However...
What surprised Thalia was Lanchi's answer.
[No]
It was written clearly on his small blackboard.
The answer was obvious.
Lanchi enjoyed being with Thalia more than with Frey.
Thalia stared at Lanchi, unable to believe that he found being with her so enjoyable.
But soon, she understood why he was happy.
"You..."
Thalia glared at Lanchi, her eyes burning with rage, as if flames were dancing around her.
Lanchi's hands, holding the blackboard, began to shake, and his tightly closed lips quivered like a wave, making him fidget in his seat.
"...”
Cat Boss, outside the Shadow World, was at a loss for words.
It shook its head, then lifted its head to see the scene switch back to the audience in the real world once more.
The camera continued to focus on Loren.
Sweat poured down his forehead.
This time, he had changed seats with Juliana twice.
Yet, the camera found him again.
To be honest, Loren felt more relaxed and carefree with Florence; he didn't have to worry about anything.
If he could, he would love to talk to Florence every day and even live with her; that's how happy he felt.
But the instructor had said it was normal!
Back in the Shadow World of the Doodle Classroom.
"You two are almost done without even realizing it! Question thirteen!"
The golden bee host exclaimed energetically, looking at the question but not revealing it yet. Instead, she thought for a moment.
"Hmm, before this question, I want to ask you two: aside from the person beside you, do you have any intimate date plans with anyone else in the future?"
The host asked.
Lanchi and Thalia shook their heads.
The only definite plan they had for the future was to go to the Kingdom of Bosen together to serve as proctors for the Platinum-level Card Maker exam and to purchase materials for making new cards.
However, they had already guessed that this question was probably related to the new topic.
Meanwhile, the camera once again focused on a certain area in the audience seats.
"... "
At this point, even without the camera's close-up, all the surrounding audience members turned to look at Loren.
In the center of the screen, viewers sitting in front, behind, and on both sides of Loren looked at him with anticipation.
Loren was starting to sweat profusely.
"Loren, are you feeling too hot?"
Juliana looked up at the sky, wondering if there was a cloud raining specifically on Loren's head.
"I... I'm actually fine," Loren said, his eyes fixed on the screen as he sat still with his hands on his knees.
Juliana could only use her handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat from Loren's forehead once again.
Suddenly, she realized that in the camera frame, she was already sticking very close to Loren. She coughed lightly, her cheeks reddening as she sat up straight and withdrew her handkerchief.
"Okay, now let's see the question!"
The host's voice echoed once more, and the scene returned to the Doodle Classroom, where the golden bee host snapped the new question towards the screen, accompanied by a gaming sound effect, and the text appeared on the screen.
[Question 13 (Male & Female): What is the most anticipated intimate date plan in your future schedule?]
[Enjoy delicious food together in the Kingdom of Bosen]
[Enjoy delicious food together in the Kingdom of Bosen with her]
Because they had anticipated this question, their answers appeared at the speed of light.
Once again, their remarkable chemistry shocked the audience.
"Oh, let me ask, for your next date, is there... a feeding session? I see that both of you seem very eager to do this with each other."
The golden bee host asked with a mischievous smile.
"... "
This question left them speechless, and they turned their heads away from each other, even feeling a bit mortified.
"Hehe, I'm really looking forward to your trip, and I sincerely hope you two will get along well! But remember, when doing this kind of thing, don't do it in public, okay?"
The golden bee host covered her mouth and giggled.
"We wouldn't!"
The two angrily raised their heads and shouted in unison.
Suddenly, the cheers from the audience in the real world below the stage grew even louder.
"... "
They felt like they would never live this down.
Today, they had truly sacrificed too much for the sake of their work.
"So, do you want to take the 169 Gold Bee Coins and the Animal Forest Chocolate Gift Box and leave, or do you want to take on the final question?"
The golden bee host looked at them with keen interest.
According to the rules, before asking the final question, the host must ask for the couple's opinion.
"This final question is the most difficult and yet the simplest. It is also the fixed question for this episode of the ['Lovers' Corridor Academy'] activity! If you can give an affirmative answer, you will receive our special reward, the ['Heavenly Timber Gold Bee Commemorative Bracelet']!"
The golden bee host added.
As the fourteenth and final question, the default answer was 'no challenge,' and it had already been displayed at the beginning, but the couple needed to go through the previous thirteen questions before making a choice.
[Question 14 (Male & Female): Up until this moment, do you feel happy being by each other's side?]
Many couples broke up at this very step.
Even if they had forced themselves to accept each other's answers to the previous questions, their true feelings and thoughts would be revealed at this stage!
"Enduring thirteen rounds of trials, the fourteenth round is when the true damage is calculated."
"If your girlfriend finds out your true feelings and realizes that you are no longer happy being by her side, then no matter how you explain or appease her, it will be difficult to salvage the relationship."
"This is also the reason why, since the opening of this special activity in the Central Courtyard of the Gold Bee Amusement Park, no couple has been able to win the top prize."
The spectators whispered to each other, enjoying the drama.
"Are you up for it?"
Thalia didn't look at Lanchi as she murmured softly, almost to herself.
"I'm going all the way with you today," Lanchi replied, feeling a little impulsive as well.
"Great! Then let's reveal the answers!"
The golden bee host spun happily, as if performing a magic spell, and the classroom suddenly darkened. When the lights came back on, two spotlights shone on the couple, illuminating them separately.
[Yes]
[Yes]
"Ohhhh!!!"
In that moment, every visitor in the Central Courtyard of the Gold Bee Amusement Park jumped to their feet, cheering and celebrating as if they were at a festival.
(End of Chapter)
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