"Task: Understanding Sister, Completed."
As Hua Ling tucked those notes into her bag, the sound of the secret codex echoed in Su Tianqing's ears.
It's done!
Fox Fox was delighted.
"How do you feel? Are you in a better mood?"
"Much better!"
Hua Ling smiled and nodded. It was the first time Su Tianqing had seen such a brilliant smile on her face.
See, what did I tell you?
Before coming, I thought it was something serious, but it was just a simple case of a girl's crush. Ben Hu can easily handle it with a few pointers!
After resolving this important matter, Su Tianqing chatted with Hua Ling about other things.
From school matters to recent family affairs, Golden Fox deepened her understanding of the girl before her.
They chatted about a wide range of topics, like places she usually liked to go, food she liked to eat, and her preferences in clothing and style.
But when the topic of family came up, the girl's eyes drooped, her mood became much heavier, and she hesitated for a long time about whether to bring up the topic.
But in the end, she still spoke.
"Tianqing Jie," Hua Ling held the warm matcha latte in her hands and said softly, "Actually, Tianqing Jie, you are the only one who is willing to listen to me talk so much."
"Once I start talking about these things, I can't stop. Even the doctors I've seen before didn't listen as carefully as you, Jie..."
"It's just like... just like how my mom used to be..."
The girl pursed her lips and took a sip of the matcha latte, trying to use the bitterness of the drink to wash away the sadness that had surfaced in her heart.
Su Tianqing also sobered up, straightened her posture, and became a bit more serious.
"I've heard about your situation, Hua Ling. It's very brave of you to be willing to tell me these things," Golden Fox said.
"Ah... Jiayu Jie must have told you. It's okay, even though it still makes me sad to think about it, at least I won't be cooped up at home alone like before."
The girl shook her head with a bitter smile, her expression much more relaxed.
"Actually, I think Tianqing Jie, you're really amazing. You're great at studying too, and you were able to get into Rongcheng Medical College despite such immense pressure. If it were me, I would have already..."
"You shouldn't say that, Hua Ling."
Su Tianqing replied,
"Everyone has their own sorrows, but as long as you release your feelings in time, everything will get better."
"Jie, I persevered that way before, and as long as you're willing to take the initiative, you can make good friends like Xiaoyu."
Hua Ling smiled helplessly, not daring to agree with that statement.
"Oh, let's exchange contact information!"
"If you ever feel down and can't bear it, just come find me like today. Jie will definitely do her best to help you~"
After speaking, Golden Fox gave a charming wink and a wide smile.
Hua Ling stared blankly at the energetic loli Golden Fox across the table, then smiled and nodded.
Jiayu Jie must have saved the world in her previous life to have such a dazzling friend like Tianqing Jie!
She grabbed her phone, added WeChat, and saved the number, all in one smooth motion.
Looking at the new friend in her WeChat contacts with a flower as her profile picture, Su Tianqing felt particularly happy.
Even happier than when the task completion notification popped up just now.
"It's getting late. Let's wander around for a bit and then go upstairs to find Xiaoyu and her sister."
"Mm."
The girl nodded lightly.
After a brief stroll around the area, the two headed to the buffet restaurant.
The Nan sisters had already arrived early and were already digging into their plates, eating heartily.
"Over here, over here."
Seeing the two enter from afar, Nan Xiaofeng, with half a broccoli in her mouth, waved at them.
Then Nan Jiayu raised her hand and pressed her back into her seat.
"How many times have I told you! Swallow your food before you speak!"
Watching the sisters' interaction, Su Tianqing and Hua Ling exchanged glances and chuckled lightly.
Lunch was very enjoyable.
After the meal, they chatted for a while longer, then said goodbye at the subway entrance.
"Tianqing Jie, goodbye—"
"Goodbye~ Let's hang out again next time~"
"Mm, let's get in touch another day."
Watching the adorable, charming Fox Girl disappear into the subway entrance, Hua Ling let out a long breath.
Then Nan Xiaofeng poked her shoulder.
"Hey, Hua Ling, what did you just chat about with Tianqing Jie?"
"...We talked about some little secrets, and we also went shopping for a while."
"Eh!? Just chatting is one thing, but you monopolized Tianqing Jie for so long!"
"Eh heh."
Hua Ling feigned innocence, showing a pretty smile.
"What about you, Xiaofeng? How was your chat with Jiayu Jie?"
"What else could it be? I just told her about my recent situation. Jiayu Jie comforted me for a long time, and I feel much better."
Nan Xiaofeng said, spreading her hands,
"But I didn't tell her about that thing. I'm afraid Jiayu Jie won't be able to accept it."
"Of course she wouldn't accept it, after all, Magic Girl and all..."
The two fell silent, exchanged glances, then burst into laughter.
"Let's go. I should go home and do my homework. Let's meet at our usual spot tonight. Bai Ling said she prepared a complete training plan for you, Hua Ling."
"Mm, see you tonight."
.
Later that evening.
Golden Fox opened the door, changed into slippers, twirled lightly, and plopped onto the sofa.
A joyful mood filled every corner of her heart, making Su Tianqing involuntarily curve her lips, sitting on the sofa and giggling foolishly.
She had a very happy day.
Although it wasn't as joyful as her last outing with Xiaoyu, she gained a lot today!
Thinking of this, Su Tianqing immediately pulled out her phone, opened WeChat, and sent a message to her newly added friend, Hua Ling.
"Hello, Hua Ling Meimei ~"
Attached was a cat greeting emoji.
The other party didn't reply, probably doing homework at the moment, so she wouldn't disturb her.
Anyway, she'd claim the task reward first!
"Task: Understanding Sister, Completed."
"Reward: 1000 divine code stone."
Four digits!
Golden Fox's eyes lit up.
This was an unprecedentedly high reward! Just this alone brought her total divine code stone count to 2000!
As long as she pushed the 'picking a fight' task to its final stage, or found a suitable new Magic Girl, the Xin Yue Magic Wand could get that super-strong epic-level enhancement!
...But.
Looking at those two tasks, Su Tianqing's face immediately fell into a frown again.
It sounded simple, just complete the task and you get it, but why don't they consider how difficult these tasks are!
The 'picking a fight' task was only two steps away from completion, but she couldn't pick a fight today.
Or rather, she absolutely couldn't pick a fight with them recently!
Hua Ling and Nan Xiaofeng had just emerged from their shadows. To immediately give them a hard time today? Wouldn't that ruin all her previous efforts!
Moreover, they were orthodox Magic Girls!
According to the laws of orthodox Magic Girls, they were almost invincible during their first transformation, but would quickly suffer setbacks in subsequent episodes.
Then they would be depressed for half an episode after a setback, encouraged by a good friend or the protagonist, and at the end, they would reaffirm their beliefs, transform, and unleash their power, defeating the Monster with two slaps.
In this state, an orthodox Magic Girl, even if the final BOSS showed up, probably wouldn't gain the upper hand.
Absolutely cannot go! Going would be suicide!
"Tonight, I'll just summon some trash Monster. It'll be good practice for them, as they're getting back on their feet."
While thinking, Su Tianqing summoned the cardboard familiar, threw a Monster capsule into its box, and watched it leave.
But if she couldn't pick a fight recently...
Su Tianqing's gaze slowly shifted downwards, looking at the task of finding an upright Magic Girl.
The focus for the next few days, it seemed, had to be on this child.
Golden Fox's slender fingers turned a page, gently tapping on the third name in the list of suitable candidates.
"Lin Muyao"