Chapter 128: Dragon Bro is the Best in the World
The moment Hu Yu Ying saw Li Qing Xue, she excitedly waved her hand: “Qing Xue!”
Thanks to Long Ge’s heads-up, during her chat with Li Qing Xue, she had already mentally declared Qing Xue as her best friend and partner for the next four years.
“Finally, you guys are here,” Li Qing Xue came over to Long Brother and Hu Yu Ying, smiling happily.
Being alone in the middle of a strange city was a bit nerve-wracking and uncomfortable.
Especially since her parents left yesterday, her heart was overwhelmed with nostalgia.
Unlike Hu Yu Ying, who had been gradually moving farther from home ever since elementary school, middle school, high school—each step away felt less daunting over the years. Though she still felt some confusion and fear about unfamiliar cities, it wasn’t as intense.
Li Qing Xue, on the other hand, was born and raised in Haiwan City. Kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school—all in Haiwan. In a strict sense, this was her first time away from Haiwan City and her parents…
But right now, she was okay because she at least had two good friends by her side in this unfamiliar city.
“Let’s head to Haidian District first,” Li Qing Xue led the way.
Having arrived several days early, Li Qing Xue had learned a lot—like how to take the subway.
Haiwan City was smaller, without a subway system.
But in Kyoto, about 80% of people relied on the subway for transportation.
Long Brother was doing okay with this; after all, in his previous world, he wasn’t burdened with car loans and often took the subway.
Hu Yu Ying, however, was completely dazzled. She originally thought the crowd above was already enough, but at the subway entrance, seeing the rushing masses inside, her eyes sparkled with amazement.
“Astounded?” Li Qing Xue laughed, recalling her first time riding the subway.
There were too many people, all rushing desperately. Compared to Haiwan City, she could just tell the city’s pace of life was way faster.
“Mm-hmm,” Hu Yu Ying nodded instinctively.
“Hahaha! So, we’ll be spending the next four years here! Quick, get used to it,” Li Qing Xue said as she led them to the ticket machines.
“Get your cards here, then pass through the security check to ride the subway.”
Simple enough—Hu Yu Ying followed along and learned quickly.
They went through security, swiped their cards, and waited on the platform for the train.
Once the subway arrived, the three of them squeezed into the carriage.
It was school season plus part-timers and office workers, so the carriage was packed.
Even Long Brother’s big frame was smooshed tight.
He glanced down at the two shorter, fragile-looking girls—awkward and helpless.
Applying force, he pushed open some space and kicked their suitcases to the edge of the carriage.
“Sit on it.”
Hu Yu Ying obediently sat on her suitcase as Long Brother told her to.
Li Qing Xue, however, looked up at Long Brother with a soft smile and also sat on his suitcase.
Long Brother stood in front of the two, stretching his arms and body to create more space.
The subway was crowded—everyone pushing and shoving. Seeing Long Brother’s tall figure, no one dared say anything.
If anyone really minded the crowd, they’d just hire a taxi themselves.
The two girls, being slender, didn’t take up much space, but Long Brother’s muscular frame still kept them comfortably separated.
Hu Yu Ying’s cheeks involuntarily flushed as she kept sneaking glances at Long Brother.
Li Qing Xue felt her breathing quicken, shot a quick glance at Long Brother, and hurriedly looked away—guilty as if caught doing something wrong.
Thankfully, the discomfort eased during the transfer when they switched subway lines.
It was nearly 11 o’clock now.
After changing lines, they finally escaped the crush, each finding seats.
“We only have three stops left. Let’s grab some food, then head to the school?” Li Qing Xue suggested.
“Okay,” Long Brother nodded.
Following the flow of people out of the subway station—led once again by Li Qing Xue—they quickly arrived at a restaurant.
Seeing the prices on the menu made Hu Yu Ying once again gobsmacked. Chow Mein for only 7 yuan in Haiwan City, but here, it cost 10—and the portion was smaller.
Seeing Hu Yu Ying’s surprised expression, Long Brother lightly rapped her on the head: “You little penny-pincher, I’m paying, eat as much as you want.”
“Then I’ll just have fried rice.”
“I’d like one roast duck, three bowls of Zha Jiang noodles, a can of soda, and two bottles of milk,” Long Brother ordered directly from the waiter.
“Huh?” This time, not only Hu Yu Ying but even Li Qing Xue was stunned for a moment.
Li Qing Xue had her own expenses, and she was wealthier than most, but just the price of a single roast duck made her a little dizzy.
She could still indulge, but she thought, buying a roast duck would be better spent on a new dress…
The wait took a while, but everyone left full and satisfied.
After eating, Li Qing Xue felt a bit embarrassed. She had wanted to invite everyone this time—promised Long Brother she’d treat him after arriving in Kyoto.
But before she could even say it, Long Brother’s face grew stern.
While Long Brother was paying the bill, Hu Yu Ying quietly explained to Li Qing Xue: “Long Brother said a real man shouldn’t let girls pay for meals.”
After hearing this, Li Qing Xue looked at Long Brother’s back with a smile in her eyes: “Still pretty macho, huh?”
But inside, she felt warm—gentle, caring, and a little macho. That was pretty nice.
She gazed at Hu Yu Ying with envy: “Your Long Bro treats you so well.”
Recalling this, Hu Yu Ying blushed and shyly lowered her head: “Mm, Long Bro is the best in the world.”
“Stop muttering, let’s go,” Long Brother dragged two suitcases as he spoke.
“Oh-oh,” they responded in unison.
Long Brother found it amusing—feels like he started with one daughter, and now he’s somehow got two…
At the subway entrance, the three parted ways.
They agreed to meet again in the afternoon after settling in and grabbing a meal together.
A and T Universities were quite a distance apart, headed in different directions—no way to travel together.
Once separated, Hu Yu Ying’s mood visibly dipped.
Li Qing Xue also felt a void in her heart but tried to comfort her: “Don’t worry! With Long Bro gone, I’m still here for you.”
“Are boyfriends really more important than good friends?” Hu Yu Ying asked softly.
Hearing this, Hu Yu Ying’s face flushed again: “Qing Xue, don’t say such things! Long Bro is not my boyfriend…”
【Hehe, time for today’s daily power-up! First, a quick kiss, then—please give me some power, I beg…】
