Ignoring the risks, the amusement park project was launched.

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Inside the Meimeng Dessert Shop in the Shihuaiya Mall.

Jiang Qiu and Texas and the others sat around a booth in the corner, and the atmosphere became somewhat strange for a moment.

Hongxia and Juli sat silently beside Jiang Qiu, sipping their milk tea while their bodies were tense, ready to run away at any moment.

Directly opposite Jiang Qiu, Lappland was grinding her teeth. If Texas hadn't been holding her down, she probably would have pounced on him and bitten him.

As for Exusiai and Croissant, they were sitting at the boundary between the two camps, munching on the watermelon that had just been served, their faces full of excited little expressions.

It's definitely more exciting to watch the drama unfold live!

After a long stalemate, Jiang Qiu was the first to break the silence—

"Dog, to be honest, you played Aatrox really well that time. It was like a god descending to earth, taking on five opponents at once."

""

Lappland's breath hitched slightly, and her emotions became somewhat disjointed for a moment.

What does this mean?

Shouldn't the normal situation be that both sides stick to their own version of events, neither willing to give in, then they frantically send telegrams, and finally engage in a heated on-site duel?

Or perhaps this guy was intimidated by his own powerful aura, repented for the sin of stealing the pentakill, and bowed down to worship, obediently taking care of his dad in future ranked games!

What's the deal with someone starting by praising themselves?

Lappland's little brain wasn't quite processing it, but she still managed to reply—

"It's alright, I guess."

"Seriously, especially that solo kill on Fiora, your play was absolutely top-notch."

"You pushed the limits of your control, and the Fiora couldn't find any openings in you. You didn't even have to use your ultimate. It was pure skill domination."

"Of all the sword demons I have ever seen, I would call you the strongest."

"Hehehe, you flatter me, I just performed at my normal level."

Lappland couldn't help but chuckle, scratching his head somewhat embarrassedly.

But the way his lips were turned up in a crazy smile made Texas and the others' eyes twitch.

This shameful thing is beyond saving; it's been hooked and doesn't even realize it.

However, since their frizzy fur had been calmed down, they didn't stop them and let the dog laugh foolishly as Jiang Qiu amused it.

In just a short time, the two went from a tense standoff to a harmonious one, and now they are so close that they wish they could become sworn brothers on the spot.

Once the conversation started, the dining table quickly became lively as everyone introduced themselves and got to know each other.

After adding everyone as friends, Hongxia stared blankly at the numerous photos shared on her WeChat Moments.

"You're all from Yue Du High School too?"

"That's right, we both passed the high school entrance exam this year. I thought we would be separated, but we both got in."

"Lappland practically slid in, and he was yelling excitedly."

"School is about to start, so we were thinking of making the most of these last few days to have some fun. We never expected to have such an unexpected treat today."

"Are you also from the Moon Capital?"

"Qiangqiang-"

As Hongxia handed over her phone with a smile, a group photo of the five of them came into view.

From left to right: Rikka Takanashi, Mikasa, Koshu, Nijika, and Ryo Yamada, each holding an acceptance letter from Tsukimiya High School.

"Who are these three?"

"This is Rikka Takanashi, the younger sister of the head chef at the Stylish Chef's Restaurant, which we're going to tonight. She's a bit of a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) sufferer."

"The second one is Mikasa, Jiang Qiu's childhood friend, but she was taken to the beach by her parents for summer vacation and hasn't come back yet."

"As for the last one, Yamada Ryo, an omnivorous and impoverished bassist, is a troublesome character."

Hongxia introduced them one by one, which piqued the interest of Croissant and the others. The world was smaller than they had imagined.

Exusiai also noticed Hiroi Kikusato, who was out of range, and asked curiously—

"What about Kikuri-nee?"

"An unreliable adult, an alcoholic, and with extremely poor self-control."

"However, I can be considered a bassist in a professional band, and I'm quite popular in livehouses. It would be even better if I could tone it down when I get carried away."

“Hey, Hongxia’s comment is really hurtful.”

Hiroi Kikuri muttered pitifully, thinking to herself that she was a very reliable adult.

Although most of the time she was taken care of by Jiang Qiu and Hong Xia in turns

"Why does it feel like bassists are carrying a negative buff?"

Croissant couldn't help but complain, but she didn't pay much attention to it. As long as they could be normal when they were together, that was fine.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qiu inquired about Lappland—

"Hey dog, what are your plans for this afternoon?"

"I was planning to spend the afternoon at the internet cafe and then go out for a meal, but I got caught after only a short while. Now I'm actually fine."

"That's perfect, shall we go see a movie together later?"

"To celebrate our first meeting, I'll treat you to popcorn and a movie. Later, we can go to Saint Chef's and try some food together?"

"Isn't this too expensive?"

Lappland scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's fine. It'll be more lively with more people, and it'll save us from queuing."

"Okay, we'll invite them back later."

"Then I'm looking forward to it."

"no problem!"

Jiang Qiu smiled and clinked glasses with Lappland.

After everyone finished enjoying their dessert, they couldn't wait to head straight to the movie theater on the fifth floor, making a great fuss along the way.

But as Texas and the others took their seats in the theater, put on their 3D glasses, and picked up their popcorn, they suddenly seemed to notice something unusual and were all taken aback.

"what happened?"

"I suddenly feel like I've forgotten something."

"I feel the same way, but when I try to remember it, I can't."

"If I can't remember, it probably isn't important. Let's continue watching the movie."

Lappland waved his hand dismissively, looking completely fearless.

Seeing her calm and composed demeanor, everyone exchanged glances and could only suppress their strange feelings for the time being.

What exactly have we forgotten?

But the side that is actually forgotten

"What about people?!"

Mostima was stunned as he stared at the empty bench.

Four perfectly healthy people vanished without a sound, along with their shopping bags, leaving nothing behind!

These guys probably went to an internet cafe again, right?

"Let's give them a call and ask. They should still be in the mall."

As Remian spoke, she made a phone call to Exusiai, which immediately triggered her forgotten memories.

Unexpectedly, Exusiai hung up the phone and instead sent a photo.

In the photo, Lappland can be seen sitting with a strange boy, openly holding the popcorn in the other's hand.

Remian's eyes sharpened instantly, and she sent a message without hesitation—

"Send the address quickly, don't alert them."

Chapter 12, Section 12: Croissant is greatly shocked.

Inside the dimly lit and spacious cinema, the roar of mechs echoed in every corner of the space.

Its majestic figure stands tall on the earth, exuding a unique mechanical weight that shakes the hearts of everyone present.

With each step the mecha took, the ground seemed to tremble, a sensation that seemed to travel into the theater, stimulating the audience's senses.

"This mecha is absolutely stunning!"

"I want to drive one too! It feels like I could drive it all year round without stopping, but unfortunately I can only see it in movies."

"These things have already been made."

"what?"

Lappland paused slightly as she stole popcorn, looking at Jiang Qiu with some disbelief.

It's already built?!

"I remember it was placed in a coastal city. It can be driven, but it's not equipped with weapons."

"Hey, who did this? It's amazing!"

"Kappa Heavy Industries."

"That's okay."

Upon hearing this title, Lappland showed no surprise whatsoever.

In her memory, these guys even managed to build the legendary Hanging Gardens.

It still floats above the ocean as a tourist attraction, receiving a large number of visitors every day.

Those little guys are experts in everything from plumbing and electrical work to construction and mecha modifications.

Just as the two were whispering to each other, not far behind them, two figures were watching everything that was happening in the front row furtively.

"How does it feel?"

"Clean and refreshing, pleasing to the eye, just my type."

"Uh-huh?!"

"Get this straight, we're here to enjoy the gossip, not to find you a partner!"

Mostima rolled her eyes at Remian, then continued to stare intently at Lappland.

She already knew that this dog had a friend online with whom he got along very well, and they had chatted a few words when they occasionally played games together.

Seeing it in real life for the first time now is quite novel.

Although most of the time only the back of his head could be seen, when the other person occasionally turned his head to whisper to the dog, the side profile that was revealed made Mostima pause slightly.

Her face was quite fair and delicate, with long eyelashes and clear, gentle eyes that made it hard to look away.

She somewhat understood Remien's lustful impulses.

Shaking her head to clear the strange thought from her mind, she muttered something under her breath—

"Not bad, this dog has some good taste."

"Hey, you're watching this even more enthusiastically than I am."

"Don't talk nonsense. Eat your popcorn. I'm just watching what those two are up to."

"Yes Yes"

Remien accepted the popcorn with a smile, no longer teasing the guy, and focused more on her younger sister.

What are Xiao Le and the cute little blond guy doing? They haven't even watched the movie much.

However, in reality, Exusiai and Nijika's side...

"Wow, this livehouse is decorated in a really nice way."

"Right, there are quite a few bands performing almost every day, and it gets even more lively at night."