chsdbacks Chapter 237 The Powerless Bai Leiya
Chapter 237 The Powerless Bai Leiya
Chapter 237 The Powerless Bai Leiya
Riding in the bus sent by Orange Academy, Natsuki and the others traveled all the way from the airport and finally arrived at the gate of Orange Academy, or rather, from the outskirts of the city to the gate of Tabletop.
"What a huge city gate!"
"Is this the city wall?!"
"That's amazing!"
The Blueberry students who stepped out of the bus exclaimed in surprise.
Looking at the scene before him, Xia Mu couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.
Unlike the cities Xia Mu had visited before, Tabletop City resembled a massive, historic castle. Its perimeter was surrounded by high walls, and beneath the large city gates, one could see many passersby and Pokémon coming and going.
After passing through the tall city gate, what appeared before Xia Mu and the others was a large square and a long staircase.
Xia Mu didn't know how long the staircase in front of her was, but she was certain that it ran directly through the entire city and connected to Orange Academy, located at the highest point of Tabletop City.
After all, as Xia Mu looked up the stairs, the giant Poké Ball decoration on the Orange Academy building was located at the end of the stairs.
Moreover, the staircase is divided into several sections, each with a large plaza in the middle, and the plaza is surrounded by various buildings with a stone brick theme.
"It feels so historical!"
"Hmm, it feels like stepping into the city of Okabe from hundreds of years ago!"
Amidst the exclamations of Xiaoyao and Zi, Natsuki walked to the stairs and took out his Poké Ball.
"Everyone, let's take a picture to remember this!"
"Meow!"
"Clang!"
"despair!"
"Flowers!"
"Buzz—"
Xia Mu hadn't even forgotten his elf egg.
After holding the Pokémon egg in his arms, Natsuki and his Pokémon left their images in front of the long and wide staircase.
Upon seeing this, the others immediately realized what was happening.
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
"Come forth, King Yanwu!"
"Everyone, let's take a picture together!"
In an instant, the once spacious square seemed to become crowded.
The Blueberry students, shocked by the unique style of Tabletop City, which was so different from modern cities, sent out their Pokémon and started taking pictures to commemorate the occasion.
Seeing this, Xiaoyao and Zi exchanged glances and both saw the restless desire in each other's eyes.
"Xia Mu, take a picture for us!"
"Please, I want one too!"
Seeing the two beautiful girls looking at him with pleading eyes, Xia Mu gave them a thumbs up without hesitation.
"Leave it to me!"
Xia Mu raised his phone and started snapping photos.
Seeing this, Bai Leiya couldn't help but feel restless.
"To be honest, I always thought this staircase was too long and troublesome, so I never felt like taking pictures of it. I might as well do it now..."
Bai Leiya immediately took out her phone and prepared to take a picture.
But after taking only a few steps, Bai Leiya was stopped by an older woman with a red armband on her arm.
"Are you these children's teacher?"
"Yes, that's me. And who are you?"
The woman was very polite, with a gentle smile on her face.
Is this your first time visiting Takkita City?
"These children are... I've been here a few times before!"
Bai Leiya scratched her head, looking slightly shy.
But the moment Bai Leiya agreed, the older woman's expression instantly turned stern.
"These children are ignorant, aren't you? This is a plaza at the entrance to the entire city. Your behavior is obstructing others from entering and exiting. This isn't your first time here. How can you do this—"
The woman's sudden change of expression caught Bai Leiya off guard, especially her stern tone, which immediately reminded Bai Leiya of her childhood homeroom teacher.
Therefore, Bai Leiya could only nod repeatedly to express her apology.
"How about I have them put the Pokémon away first?"
"They've already let their Pokémon out; wouldn't taking them back without taking pictures disappoint these kids? You're a teacher, you should care about your students!!"
The middle-aged woman, who had just been taking a breather, started lecturing Bai Leiya again.
Faced with this development, Bai Leiya felt like crying but had no tears left to shed.
They get yelled at for letting them take photos, and they get yelled at for not letting them take photos.
My life is so miserable!
I should have asked for leave when I knew there would be a lottery to draw lots and I was leading the team that day!
Thinking back to the day they drew lots, and how the other teachers were talking about Xia Mu while looking on with lingering fear, Bai Leiya couldn't help but look at Xia Mu, who was taking pictures of Xiaoyao and Zi not far away.
Before we even got to school, I was already being scolded because of this guy. Bai Leiya really had the urge to abandon all these students and run back to the main area. If it weren't for her sense of responsibility as a teacher, Bai Leiya would have run away on her own right then and there.
However, even though she couldn't escape, Bai Leiya still cast a resentful glance at Xia Mu.
Just then, Xia Mu noticed Bai Leiya's gaze, "Could this guy be—"
Xia Mu touched his chin.
"She's definitely lusting after me!"
Xia Mu suspected that Bai Leiya, seeing him taking photos of Xiao Yao and Zi, and remembering her years of being alone, finally couldn't suppress her feelings and cast a resentful look at him.
"ε=（'。*)））Alas, I am such a sinful man!"
After sighing, Xia Mu handed the phone to the Green Vine Snake standing to the side.
"I'm counting on you now, I need to atone for my sins!"
"despair?"
Amidst the puzzled expression on Qing Teng She's face, Xia Mu walked towards Bai Lei Ya's location with the air of "The wind howls, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs, never to return."
However, after taking only a few steps, Xia Mu suddenly thought of something.
"Clang?!"
Xia Mu grabbed the blacksmith who was itching to make a move. Under the blacksmith's questioning gaze, Xia Mu glanced at the Commander who was taking pictures with his trainer not far away.
"You need to behave well and not attack other people's Pokémon!"
Xia Mu held the blacksmith's small hand tightly.
"Clang~"
The skilled blacksmith glanced somewhat reluctantly at the obviously well-trained cleaver commander, then followed Xia Mu, turning back every few steps, to the side of the old lady and Bai Leiya.
As soon as they arrived, Xia Mu, displaying a strong sense of ownership, apologized, "We're so sorry, we didn't know we couldn't take pictures here, we've caused you trouble!"
"Haha, what a polite child!"
The older woman smiled brightly.
"It's alright, is this your first time visiting Tokita City? On behalf of Tokita City, I welcome you!"
"Thank you, sister!"
"You silly child! My grandson is already in kindergarten, you're no longer some kind of 'big sister'!"
The woman was so happy she almost showed her teeth.
Although she knew that Natsuki was intentionally flattering her, humans are naturally pleased by praise, especially when the person earnestly calling her "older sister" is a handsome boy and a cute Pokémon.
So, the older woman was very happy.
"I'll let it go this time for your sake, but—"
The older woman looked at Bai Leiya.
"As a teacher, you need to be more sensible. Don't make your students come to your rescue. I'm not blind; I can see the pleading look in your eyes!"
???
Bai Leiya looked shocked.
What does it mean for me to be sensible?
This guy is the one who caused all of this, okay?
and...·
That was an angry look in my eyes, not a plea for help!
Bai Leiya couldn't help but want to explain.
However, before Bai Leiya could speak, Xia Mu had already burst into laughter and said:
"Sister, you are beautiful inside and out, and have such discerning eyes! I wish my future wife could be like you!"
"Haha, you silly boy—my old man just happens to have opened a shop nearby, let me treat you to a meal!"
"No, no, I'm afraid I'll get jealous and argue with my older brother!"
"Pee!"
The older woman was laughing happily, but Bai Leiya felt desperate. At that moment, she wanted to loudly interrupt Xia Mu and the older woman who were having a pleasant conversation and clear her name.
But seeing the curious stares of passersby around them, Bai Leiya ultimately chose to swallow her anger.
At this moment, Xia Mu finally waved goodbye to the enthusiastic aunt who wanted to treat him to a meal.
Only after Xia Mu could no longer see the old woman's back did he turn to look at Bai Leiya, who was standing to the side with her head down, seemingly lost in thought.
"=（。*））Sigh~ You should be more careful. It's a permanent position, after all. If it really doesn't work out, just wait a few more years for me. Once I graduate, you can—"
Looking at Bai Leiya, who remained silent, Xia Mu sighed softly and turned to leave.
"My damn charm!"
???
Bai Leiya was taken aback.
Bai Leiya, who had just been pondering the meaning of Xia Mu's words, finally realized what Xia Mu meant by waiting until graduation.
But a big question mark also appeared in her mind at the same time.
No?
What did I do to make you think that way?
You've tricked me so many times, and I still have these feelings for you? Do you think I'm crazy?!
Bai Leiya could swallow the bitter pill she had just suffered, after all, she was a teacher, but she couldn't swallow what Xia Mu had just said, because she was a teacher.
"Xia Mu, you've misunderstood. I'm not that kind of person. I only have prejudice against you, no good feelings towards you!"
"ε=('。`*)）) Sigh!"
Faced with Bai Leiya's "love turned to hate," Xia Mu sighed heavily.
Watching Xia Mu shake his head and lead the skilled blacksmith away, Bai Leiya somehow seemed to understand the meaning behind Xia Mu's sigh.
Her expression became even more speechless.
"Can't you just listen to me properly?!"
Facing Xia Mu, who remained completely absorbed in his own world, Bai Leiya felt for the first time how powerless she could be as a human being.
At this moment, she felt as powerless as those girls who had been told "You have a crush on me" by Xia Mu with a serious expression, and as powerless as the female host who had been told to her face by a guest, "I like being a pilot, and I'm going to use you as material to fly a plane when I get home."