4 kids. 4 legendary beasts. 1 war.
These 4 kids have summoned the legendary beasts of the elements. Zalop, the pegasus of the air. Minbor, the griffin of Earth. Sactom, the dragon of fire. And Ezera, the winged Tiger of water. 
These kids and their partners have to stop the Century War. A war that has been raging for a few centuries between the element kingdoms of Light, Dark, Ice/Snow, and Electricity.
Can these 4 kids stop the war? Can they bring peace between the 4 kingdoms with the help of their new legendary friends?
(This is kind of like Spirit Animals, which does not belong to me. All the Spirit Animal-like things belong to the creators of the series)

When humanity’s only hope is god why do we still not trust him, Walk through the journey of 4 likeminded kids as they attemp to change the world

When humanity’s only hope is God, why do we still not trust him? Walk through the journey of 4 likeminded kids as they attemp to change the world

I enjoy poetry very much and I have done a lot of poetic artworks in the past, therefore I feel like it would be magical to share it with everyone. 
I didn't know much about poetry at the start but then when I got lured by the magics of it. I was trapped. It's exactly like story writing but in a rhythmic format. 
You don't know what's ahead of you unless you try.

PS: These are scattered, individual poetry in one book. They're generally really short and take a few minutes to read. They all contain different genres and are all different styles of poetry.

I truly enjoy writing poetry and I have done a lot of poetic artworks in the past - I feel like it would be magical to share it! 
I didn't know much about poetry at the start, but then when I got lured by the magics of it - I was trapped. It's exactly like story writing, but in a rhythmic style. 
I guess it's the notion of - you don't know what's ahead of you unless you try.

PS: These are scattered, individual poetry in one book. They're generally really short and take a few moments to read. They all contain different genres and are all different styles of poetry.

Mostly poetry written by me or poetry I find to be good. I’m looking for ways to improve and am looking forward to suggestions. Thanks!

Hearing the proudest tone of her brother, Woona reacts right away "are you bragging Ji?"
"No, no I'm not and it's the truth Sis but well I'm only the representative for the Universal Language and Math Fair with Sis but then compare to Sis who have monsters genes with her, she's every representative with a different partner for every fair"
"Eh, eh, every representative and so it means that Sis you're the representative for:
- Arts and Martial Arts Fair  
[Arts Category: Designing, Drawing, and Painting]
[Martials Arts Category: Karate, Taekwondo, and Shooting]
- Cooking's Fair
[Pasty, Main Dishes, and Side Dishes]
- Cultural and Historical Fair
- Econ Challenge Fair
- Essay Fair
[Short Essay and Long Essay]
- Linguistic and Geographic Fair
- Math Fair
- Photography Fair
- Poetry Fair
- Science Fair
- Singing Competition Fair
[Solo, Duet, and Group]
- Universal Language Fair
So Sis, are you representatives for every fair?"
"Not every representative and Ji only exaggerating that one because out of 12, I only represent 4"
"What are they, what are they?"
"Arts and Martial Arts Fair category for Women Taekwondo, Cooking's fair for Pastry, Math Fair and Universal Language Fair"
"Wow and how about Bro Ji?"
"Almost the same as mine except for Cooking since he only knows how to eat"
"Same with me, same with me because I like to eat, and are you going to win for those fair Sis?"
"No, I mean I didn't know after all S Elite Academy is widely known for Undefeated Schools but I will try my best"
"Yeah that's right Anna, we don't know what will be our ranking after all S Elite Academy students is always top among us but then we heard that their main branch got beaten from a public school for 4 categories"
"Eh?"
"Not 4 but 5 and it's the hardest category because the unknown school globally but a known school in C City beaten the main branch of S Elite Academy in Arts and Martial Arts for all category, Essay Fair for both short essay and long essay, Math Fair, Science Fair and then the Universal Language Fair."
"......" Both Wooji and Anna got speechless.
"Ah, right that public school is also the champions for the Singing Competition Fair for Solo and Duet Category"
"Sis, which schools defeated the Main Branch of S Elite Academy?"
"Mmm…..it's C City Public School"
"C City Public School?"
  "Uh-uh but well it's the first time that they defeated the Main Branch of S Elite Academy but as what I said a while ago is unknown globally but it also the top school for the public and the second tier after the S Elite Academy Main Branch."
"Whatever your ranks Sis, you will be always my number one, so don't worry okay? Of course, I will help you to win"
"Thanks, Ji but hope we will be lucky this year and win first place after all it's my last competition before transferring schools"  
"I will try my best"
"Sis Woona and Bro Ji, can I cheer the two of you?"
"You can if you're willing to betray your schools after all S Ladies Academy also competing, right?"
"Right, ha, ha, ha silly of me and I'm also the representative for Photography Fair and Essay Fair for both category"
"Best Wishes Ann / Anna"
"Mm… thank you and at least I'm not going to go against with the two of you"
Both tapping her head and said at the same time "indeed"
"Alright let's try beating the S Elite Academy"
"All right" all the three kids are raising their right hands and have a determined expression to beat the undefeated school.
----- Meanwhile, when the kids are still discussing their own matters, the adults are also discussing the same thing. ----
Ina: Ah, right Miss Yu is also an alumnus of S Ladies Academy, right?
Hannah: Yeah indeed I am but for the whole years I've been in S Ladies Academy I didn't join any school fair but the S Ladies Academy is always remaining in 3rd rank.
Woo Jin: As expected for the Undefeated Schools and they really deserve their title. And if we happened to didn't argue that time then maybe I and Tae Woo already have beaten them for the Taekwondo Category.
Hannah: Eh, then don't tell me that Tae is also an alumnus of the second tier school?
Tae: Indeed I am.
Hannah: Eh, then don't tell me that Manager Rei is an alumnus of S Elite Academy?
Tae: Ha, ha, ha sorry to disappoint your views from my wife Miss Yu but Rei is not a student of S Elite Academy but from C City Public Schools and then went to C City College for her bachelor's degree.
All: Eh?
Rei: He, he, he, you're overestimating me everyone and I didn't join any school fair since I'm the type of student to seating down at the corner without letting know my presence.
All: ......….
Tae: [Clearing his throat for getting back everyone attention]
Woo Jin: Geez I've never expected that you and your wife Tae Woo is really the same because not just having a chic and cool demeanor but also like to seat down at the corner without letting know your presence, tsk, tsk you're really soul mate and destined to be with.
Ina: Yup indeed and they are also both talking less and only talk more if it's really necessary for them to do so.
Hannah: Same type, the same character, and same personalities so how much more about their kids, right?
Both: [the Wong Couple] for sure it will be like parents like kids.
Both: [Jun Couple got speechless] ..........
Hannah: Oh, right it's almost lunchtime, so are you having your lunch here? [asking no one in particular]
Woo Jin: Let's eat outside and it's my treat.
Both: [Wooji and Anna heard the word eat react right away] where?
Woo Jin: Where? Well, we will be going to eat outside, so are you going?
Both: [Already outside the door] let's go Dad / Father and why are you waiting for?
All: .........…..


Din Lou Rei, a chic and quiet type but also a petite, slim, and cute lady who happened to meet her destined partner, Jun Tae Woo. From watching him only on TV and Monitor Screen to be personally meet him through of string of fate and meet him in a very unique situation yet dangerous.

"I hope you know that I'm your biggest fans"

Who will get in love first between the two leads? Is it her who came from a different country or him who always having busy schedules because he is an idol and a famous one?

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”

"So none of you are willing to go back with me?"
.
3 days had gone by just like that..... and today, Santa was finally leaving Baymard.
But since he would be coming again once Penelope signed the treaty.... everyone chose to go later on, and not right now.
And since they were allowed to work, they immediately started thinking of going job hunting and so on.
Sure, they were royals..... but ever since they had stepped in here, they had seen other royals worke as well.
Mother Kim was a teacher, and even king Landon worked at the hospital and every other place one could imagine.
.
Yesterday when they looked at the newspaper, they saw several job ads in them.
One should know that at the end of every semester, students graduated and started looking for jobs.
Hence there were always people trying to get into the job market.
.
Even those who were on holidays still needed summer jobs... hence the newspapers were always filled with several jobs offered daily.
Of course, some jobs like junior electricians..... or any job that was deeply rooted with Baymard's secrets, were completely unavailable to Non-Baymardians.
On the newspapers, it would say things like: 'Must be a citizen of Baymard'... And so on.
.
Yesterday, they had spent their entire time preparing for some job interviews.
They had read articles on the newspaper about prepping for jobs... as well as what they should bring to these interviews.
The whole thing seemed so fascinating.... especially to the women.
One had to know that all they did all day.....  was sit at home, make sure that the maids had prepared their husband and children's meals, run the household, and so on.
They actually never touched anything, so this was a whole new experience for them.
.
As for the men, they couldn't leave as well.... as 4 days from now, they would begin a test trial on how Baymard was going to train their knights.
They would train until Santa came back.
And apart from that, they were also allowed to take up part time jobs if they wanted to.
Staying in Baymard for months, would definitely run their money dry.... whether they were nobles or not.
Hence getting a job was definitely for the best.
.
In respect to the children, they were all starting school in 2 days time.... so of course they would stay as well.
Yes.... Duchess Mina and Duke Samula had decided to allow their children stay in Baymard and study for both semesters.
And in summer, they would come back to Carona as well.
One had to look at the bigger picture here.
If they could get educated, then when they graduated.... they could help in making changes within Carona.
After all, like Landon had said: the future were the youths.
.
And so as to keep their sons sword fighting skills intact..... they had decided to leave 4 of their most trusted guards with them while they stayed.
One had to know that knight pages trained almost everyday..... hence they needed the guards to keep their sons on their toes.
At least once a day, ther sons should practice fiercely for an entire hour.... or more.
.
As for their daughters, they were more than pleased to elevate them... as they felt like the courses offered here, were way better than what was offered at Carona.
So far, their daughters had taken etiquette classes, Poetry, reading and writing classes.... as well as simple math classes (addition & subtraction)
But when they saw Linda and all the other children here.... they were completely stunned by how intellectually smart they all were.
.
Anyway... Today was August 10th, and school had already resumed on the 3rd of the month.
But even still, Landon had assured them that it wasn't too late for the children to join in the semester.
Presently, they had all signed up for:
•Math 1: Addition & subtraction 
•Math 2 : Division & Multiplication
•Pyron 1: Nouns, adjectives, Reading, writing...etc
.
Of course those were just their main courses.... as they had other courses like Arts & Craft, History, Poetry, Gym, and so on.
So one could say that these children would have their hands full for the rest of the semester.
Bottom line, Santa was leaving with half of the royal guards..... and neveryone else was staying here until the treaty was brought back.
.
Looking at the goods that he had stocked up on his ship, Santa couldn't help but smile a bit.
For this first round, he had only chosen things that were a necessity for his people.
Things like Mattresses, beddings, books, pens, winter jackets, .... and so on, were his first line of action.
.
Before leaving, he had spoken to Landon about the price.
Landon wanted these items to be accessible to even peasants, so there was no way that he would allow anyone to sell them at a ridiculously price.
Hence he came up with a price range for various areas..... based on the exportation tax fees and so on.
For example, if 12 pencils cost 3 Copper coins.... then Carona could sell it between 3-8 Copper coins per pack.
.
Landon had added shipping rate, exportation tax, middleman fees and so on... to the that initial price.
But since Santa would usually buy in bulk/wholesale... the price should automatically become cheaper, when compared to shipping individually.
At the end, he had cost down on a lot of fees.
Time passed by swiftly.... and once everything was finally packed, Santa came back to say goodbye to everyone.
.
"Woo... Bro, they're so mean.
Can't they at least pretend to miss me a little?" Santa said while hugging Landon and pouting like a little kid.
Landon shook his head and smiled awkwardly.
This guy was truly shameless!
Everyone felt a headache coming along, as they looked at the giant sized child before them.
The children smacked their hands at their foreheads, as they too felt like this guy way too childish..... even for them.
And they should know, they were the ones who were kids.
.
"Ermmm...Uncle, you know we'll miss you right?
So stop crying." Replied one of the children.
"Yeah uncle.... we'll miss you for sure."
"Uncle, haven't I told you that you're the best in the whole wide Hertfilia?"
The children tried to coax this baby-like uncle of theirs until they saw signs of his 'mood' cheering up.
.
Santa raised his head and looked at them sadly, with a poppy dog look on his face.
"Really?..... You'll miss me?" Santa asked pitifully.
"For sure uncle." They replied.
"Okay... since you'll all miss me too much, then come back with me."
"__"
"Uncle.... please get on the ship!"
"Farewell uncle!"
"Goodbye!!"


Author here; Please make sure to check out my other book!
Thank you all for tuning in..... English is my second language... so I promise to try my best.
Again, the first few chapters may seem slow, but trust me, everything will fall into place. there's a reason for everything.
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Oh... and be sure to check out my other books;
•In A Cultivation World With An Entertainment Park... &
•Host, Please Be Honest! What Exactly Are You?

Well, now back to the synopsis....
Er-erhmm. 
...............
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Chu Yi dies in a car crash and becomes Landon Barn, the illegitimate son of king Barn, ruler of Arcadina. Because his mother was a maid and the king’s greatest disgrace, his father had always despised him. The same could be said for his half-siblings. 

When he turned 15, his father had announced that the city of Baymard would be given to him, and would no longer be under the empire's control. It was a well known fact that Baymard’s lands were barren, and poverty stricken.... For god’s sake, this was banishment.

His deadbeat father had indirectly banished him from the empire.

Chu Yi woke up in a carriage, on his way to Baymard with a system

"So what if my father hates me? So what if I’m banished?.... I will turn my territory into a modern society"

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Author-san: the book is a bit fast paced. But it be really be worth it. so just give it a try and you might be surprised.

1. I find a way to admire you. Silently, in writing. Maybe I should have been born as a great writer, because for no apparent reason, I can easily write down your beauty. Because, starting today, you will see that my life has changed a lot. Especially about sense. (The 12th poem, 28 November 2016)
2. Not how good I am in poetry, but how you make me make poetry. It's not about me choosing you, but about you making other women less attractive. (811th poem, 1 March 2017)
3. Not him, or them. Because until this moment, you are still the one who fulfills every sheet of poetry. (April 2017)
4. And finally, from a name to the title of the whole poem. (The 143rd poem, 10 December 2016)
5. This dawn, I found you again. When I thought that I had managed to keep you out of mind, but you suddenly came together with a smile (13th Poem, 29 November 2016)
6. It's been a long time since I started poetry like this. Thank you, you've managed to activate the other side of me that has been dimming for so long. (The 31st poem, 1 December 2016)
7. Good morning, owner of smile poetry. Well, I don't understand what happened to me right now. I am unique, or you are too attractive. (April 2017)
8. I again find you with the dark sky tonight. You smile among the stars, you sparkle beautifully in the darkness of the night. (Poem 1010, March 20 2017)
9. Still about you. About the beauty I touch through prayer, about the perfection I have in hope. (23 April 2017)
10. Do you understand now, why I prefer to love in silence? Because a prayer and a poem written with serenity is far more beautiful, than the seduction of love that is spoken out loud (1067th Poem, 26 March 2017)

My poems were the first I wrote. Track record of how I became a writer. About love, sincerity, ignorance of what people say; the most important thing is my world is calm. Starting from the meeting stage, loving secretly, until the stage of letting go, now (me and my feelings) are immortal in poetry. || Temporary hiatus, currently composing poetry into a story.

In the room where they studied, Arya seemed to be sitting pretty, unrolling palm leaves. in his hand was ready to hold a small knife to write on the palm leaves.
He seemed to be smiling at his friends who one by one entered the room with a frowning face. They seemed still very annoyed to see Arya.
Arya instead waved his hand and his handsome face looked so innocent, he was very annoying. His thick eyebrows seemed to lift - up. His tiny red lips moved to tease his friends.
Sena clenched his fists and pointed at Arya with a curse. "You're a demon, make us walk naked," said Sena as he threw his palm leaves onto the table. Then sit down on the mat, grumbling.
"Don't overdo it, I'm still kind enough not to damage your clothes, just throw them away. You alone can't take the clothes" said Arya as he secretly took out the candy ceremai from his pocket and munched the sweets while blinked his beautiful lashes.
Wira sat behind Arya then held his shoulders gently. "You shouldn't do that. You know our skill is still below your level of skill. We can't take it ourselves. Are you willing to take it for us?" Said Wira.
Arya turned her face back. Wira is their oldest and wisest sibling. Nothing untouched if he had spoken including the silly Arya. Arya nodded his head and said, "Well after we finish learning to make poetry, I will get your clothes" said Arya.
"And I will pray that the devil will eat you in the dark forest," said Jaka, sticking out his tongue.
"Ah..ha..ha..ha..He was not the one who was eaten by the devil, but the devil that was eaten by him. Where is there a devil who is strong against his madness?" Sena said, laughing with laughter.
They finally joined in laughing Sena, "He's right. Sena's right .. You remember when there was a kuntilanak (1) demon standing in front of a grove of banana trees, while we were peeing in fear. Arya even casually invited acquaintances and even conveyed his hand on her shoulder while smiling. flirtatious.
I still remember that kuntilanak  face, her pale face is getting paler. She was stressed when Si Arya even stroked his cheek. Then the Kuntilanak immediately flew in fear and never appeared again. She was so scared while flying that we didn't hear her hideous laughter. "Koswara laughed while banging the table where he wrote.
"Yes .. yes right. I even still remember how he hit Kelong Wewe(2) who kidnapped the village chief's son who was only 3 years old. He pulled the ghost's breast with one pull so that Kelong Wewe screamed in pain. And without much repetition, She immediately gave the child of village leader. She hid that Child in a large  tree "Said Jaka again this time he laughed while rolling on the floor.
Only Wira smiled wisely while watching his friends burst out laughing. Wira rarely laughs, even if there is anything funny, he just smiles a little while showing his bright white teeth. He is the favorite student of Eyang Ireng Besi.
"That's still not much, who yesterday raised the corpse of the girl who died because it was raped and tortured by people. The corpse was then ordered to find the perpetrator herself so that the child of the tobacco tycoon could not escape his crime. The Arya was really outrageous" said Parta while throwing salak seeds. which he just chewed towards Arya. Arya screamed in pain when the salak seed hit his forehead.
He then took the candy ceremai (3 ) from his pocket then threw Parta back and soon they were throwing each other using whole salak (4) fruit and ceremai candy. The atmosphere was chaotic until their teacher arrived.
What a wrath the old man had been their teacher for nearly ten years. His white clothes seemed to be fluttering when he caught the salak fruit and ceremai sweets thrown by his students.
"You guys !! When are you going to grow up? You are all over seventeen. You should have had children. But even joking like a kid. Crazy !!" said Eyang Ireng Besi with a red face.
Suddenly all mouths closed. And they immediately sat upright in front of their respective tables. Their heads were bowed in guilt. And when Eyang Ireng Besi asked what was wrong, all the index fingers pointed compactly towards Arya.
Arya pointed to his chest while saying, "Me? How could I myself. Teacher, you saw how they threw salak fruit at me. So it's not only me who is wrong, they are also wrong" said Arya fiercely.
"But you started it," said Sena no less fiercely.
"Who was the first to stone me?" Arya did not want to lose.
"SHUT UP !! I could die standing because of you" said Eyang Ireng iron as he hit his head with the palm of his hand. He had repeatedly picked up and trained disciples. Only this time did he get a student like now. The authority of his padepokan (5 ) is well known in the world of martial arts and mysticism. It was already destroyed by the actions of his students. And he knows for sure that behind this student's behavior, Arya is the main accused.
Arya is a student who has succeeded in being the culprit of his friends. Like rotten tomatoes in a tomato crate. There is only one tomato, but because it is rotten, it makes all the tomatoes in the crate rot too.
"Arya .. Quickly you make two verses of poetry about the darkness of night and read it in front of your friends!" Said Eyang Ireng iron while sitting in front of his students. Everyone fell silent, making poetry for them was the most difficult lesson compared to other lessons. They want to be people who are good at martial arts and mysticism. Not wanting to be a poet. But somehow once a week every Monday they have to learn to compose and read poetry or poetry.
Jaka who couldn't stand it finally raised his hand and asked, " Teacher .. why do we have to make poetry? I don't want to be able to make poetry. It's too difficult for me" Said Jaka with a face begging and sad.
His friends immediately looked at Jaka with gratitude. Jaka seemed to voice their hearts too. If possible, the lesson of making poetry is eliminated on this earth and replaced with the skill of raising corpses or summoning spirits or knocking down trees with a wink or the skill of walking on water or the knowledge of riding a sword or spear that glides on water or air.
***
(1) Kuntilanak = A female demon with long hair, dressed in white and has a hollow back
(2) Kelong Wewe = A female demon who has large breasts and long down to the bottom. They fly to find the little child and hide him in a big tree
(3) Ceremai = The fruit is very sour, light green in color and usually made sweets
(4) Salak = one of the tropical fruits that taste sweet
(5) Padepokan = a place to study martial arts and mysticism

Eyes of Arya wider when he sees the adorable view in front of him. Beautiful face, green eyes,  brown hair, the yellow skin, glowing, shining, and sparkling in the evening sun.

And which made admired of Arya is the body of that woman. She doesn't have a body like a human being. She doesn't have hand dan legs. It's like a long body. Her face was so cold with an extremely angry look. She was annoyed by Arya when She was taking a bath.

The snake girl suddenly moved her tail and hit Arya's body strongly. Arya dodged and jumped lightly. Instead, he lunged and held the beautiful face and kissed her lips gently and quickly. Then run away and jump to the top of the tree laughing. Not long after, the snake girl roared with anger.
"You devil !!" She shouted.

"So, what genres do you enjoy reading the most?" He asked, while looking around the library, he seemed to be looking for something specific. 


     I was a little nervous to tell him what I liked reading. When the kids at my old school saw what I was reading all the time, I got made fun of a lot more. They thought it was stupid and nerdy. Wich is understandable, I was a weird girl. But it still hurt.


     "I-I know n-not many p-people do. B-but I l-love poetry." Malachi looked at me, his beautiful brown eyes glowing with excitement. 


I wonder why he is so excited. I had never seen him this excited before. But whatever it was I was happy to see him so excited.


     "Are you serious?" He asked, I could hear the excitement in his voice. 


     He led me through the library, seeming as though he was being timed. He was smiling the whole way through the library. I loved when he smiled, it made the room light up when he smiled. But I still didn't know why he was so happy.


     "Here we are. I have a secret to tell you." He said softly, as he leaned in to whisper in my ear. 


     I could hear the calming sound of his breathing. "I absolutely love poetry." He whispered. 


     As he stood up straight he smiled. "So, we can be weird together." I was so happy to know that we were very much the same. 


     "So, who is your favorite poet?" He asked, while looking through the books in the poetry section. 


     "I-I would have t-to say Araya Vanburen." I answered, looking to see if they had one of her pieces in the library. 


     "Hmm, I thought I had heard of everybody. Do you see any of her pieces here? I would love to hear some of her poetry." I looked and looked. 


     I was just about to give up when I saw it "Poems by Araya Vanburen." 


     "H-here it is" I said, as I slid the book gently out of its space. 


     "What's your favorite piece she has written?"  He asked, as I looked through the book trying to find the piece I so adored. 

 
     "M-my favorite piece would be "Why Do They Cry?" I said, as I searched through the book, looking for the piece I had named. 

 
     "They were made to see joy and happiness, yet all they see is pain and sorrow. They were made to see the beauty and love in God's creation, yet all they see is a dark and fallen world. I read, lost in the sad and hopeless feelings this piece shown. 

 
     You could almost hear the feeling of sadness and desperation in the author's voice. I had felt many of these feelings, I had felt a lot of this pain. But I had read this poem, and I knew that even though it seemed dark, sad and hopeless, hope was about to be declared. I continued reading softly and slowly. 


     "But one day, they will see love and beauty like never before. They will see the glory and honor come to the one who created them. When will they see all this? You may ask, and the answer is, when they are opened." with a sigh I finished reading and looked up at Malachi. 

 
     "I-I hope it w-wasn't too boring to you. I just r-really enjoy her w-work; and sometime g-get caught up in i-it." I said, as I put the book back in its space.  

 
     "No! It wasn't at all boring, it was beautiful. I've never seen anyone get so captivated by a poem. It must mean a lot to you." I nodded, as I watched Malachi take the book back out of its space and lead me to the checkout stand. 

 
     After he checked the book out, we joined Melanie at the table. 

 
     "Here Lamia, I thought you might like to read this book, it's really good I've read it about three times." Melanie said, as she handed me a book entitled "My Summer Luv by Lisa Jackson." 


     The cover was gold with a shadow of a man and a woman dancing. 

 
     "W-wow, it l-looks as if it would b-be good." I said, as I slide my palm against the cover; admiring its beauty. 

 
     "I'm so happy."

How could Hong Dali miss something like that? His eyes lit up like a light bulb. "New setup! Okay! I will be there tomorrow!"
"Oh, I will go back first…" As she spoke, Lin Chuyin turned around and left without looking at anyone else.
The classmates shouted, "Big Bro Dali is mighty and powerful! That's the Blood Consort! Blood Consort! She actually invited Big Bro Dali on her own accord!"
Tang Muxin put her finger on her lips and asked curiously, "Sister Chuyin is a little weird today. She has never taken the initiative to invite anyone to her laboratory. Dali, you… Dali?"
It was no wonder Tang Muxin was shocked. One could see the stars of happiness in Hong Dali's eyes. He was drooling. "Haha… new setup… Hahahaha… It must be pretty amazing… Hahaha…"
Tang Muxin pinched Hong Dali's ears. "Hong Dali! Do you have to be so happy!"
Hong Dali shook his head hard. "Happy! Of course, I'm happy! Why would I not be happy? I have to be happy. Who else would be happy if not me?!"
"Who cares about you!" Tang Muxin turned her head away angrily but suddenly exclaimed. "Dali, Liu Mingxin is walking over. And there's someone with him whom we have never seen before."
Hong Dali looked over. "Eh? Old Liu is here too?" He chuckled as he welcomed them. "Old Liu, you are actually here? Haha. Who is this big brother? He must be someone to be able to walk alongside you!"
Liu Mingxin was graceful as usual and smiled kindly as he spoke, "Hehe, happy coming of age ceremony. Congratulations on becoming eighteen. Speaking of which, your speech was really…" Liu Mingxin didn't know how to continue to praise Hong Dali. He held his breath for two seconds, then and finally said, "It was really special."
Hong Dali was embarrassed. "Haha, that, that is…" He then looked toward Liang Yifeng, who was standing beside. "This big brother… you look so handsome and chic. Why don't you introduce yourself, hehe."
To call him "handsome and chic" on their first meeting, Liang Yifeng was slightly self-satisfied. He quickly introduced himself, "Hello, hello. I'm Liang Yifeng. I came uninvited today. Haha. I like reciting poetry and am okay with singing too. Of course, it would be better with beautiful ladies. Haha, hahaha."
Okay at singing and with beautiful ladies, but reciting poetry was the main point?
Hong Dali was surprised as he asked, "You… you like to recite poetry? That's pretty rare. What kind of poetry do you like to recite?" This Liang Yifeng looked like he came from southern Guangdong. There was a slight Cantonese slang when he spoke.
It seemed like Liang Yifeng really enjoyed reciting poetry. "Shall I recite a section for you? Yes yes, the poetry that I'm reciting is 'Overnight at Master's Mountain Lodge When Ding Failed to Arrive.' Listen carefully!"
Hong Dali understood there and then what it meant by as easy as crushing weeds and smashing rotten wood, simply unstoppable.
Liang Yifeng's recitation was cadenced and rich in feelings, and his voice had its ups and downs. Sometimes, he cast flirtatious looks; sometimes, he stretched his neck and looked around. Sometimes, he even set his eyes far away as though he was admiring the scenery. 
That sorrowful expression, superb acting, expression, and actions complemented each other. Raising his head and pursing his lips at times, the surrounding audience had only praises for him!
In actual fact, his recital was just his hobby. But he had forgotten one thing—he was surrounded by the nouveau riche. With their phones and internet speed…
Just as he finished the recital, those unreliable nouveau riche classmates around Hong Dali had shared it on the internet. His distressed expression, and the different tones of his voice, it was simply amazing. It would be effortless for him to join All-Stars. Hong Dali was already rolling on the floor laughing and managed just one sentence. "Your recital is so stupendous. Does your family know?" 
Liang Yifeng looked contented when he finished reciting. "That's a must. I have practiced this for years!" The feeling he got from people looking at him was as though he had just rolled on the bed with a girl he liked[1]. "I have special recitation skills. For example, in the early part of the poem, I pretended to look around the scenery, with the corresponding action. In the last sentence of the poem 'Playing lute under a wayside vine,' because this poem depicts the author waiting for a friend, so I needed to continue to look around. Aye, it's a pity that in this time and era, people are too impetuous and exaggerated. Everyone is defeated by money, attracted by women. Fewer and fewer people are in contact with poetry, which has deep meaning and connotation. It's the great misfortune of the people of the Heavenly State. The great misfortune!!"
Hong Dali agreed fully and nodded as he said, "In the world of literature, you are indeed very expressive and creative, Old Liang. I think that with your skill, a show with you in it is sure to be popular!"
Liang Yifeng was shocked. "A show? A TV show? To think I will be suitable for TV shows?"
Hong Dali smacked his thigh and said, "Of course! I even thought of the name of the show! It will be 'Old Liang Recites Poetry'! We'll get a table, place a cup of tea on it, you can hold a fan and recite poetry for the TV viewers. Then you can explain the meaning behind the poetry, and the goodness of it. All others aside, Old Liang, just with your looks and appearance, your sorrowful expression, you living in poetry… I'm sure that will attract more people to enjoy the charm of ancient poetry recitation. You will definitely be popular!"
Hong Dali continued with his glib tongue, "Think about it, the young people are not in much contact with ancient poetry. They cannot understand the feelings and meaning of it. You can encourage them to come in contact with it. This is a good deed that will benefit them for generations to come. Not anyone could do that!"
Tang Muxin was almost rolling on the ground laughing when Hong Dali finished speaking. This Hong Dali was really mischievous.
Liu Mingxin burst out in laughter as well. "Haha, I think that works! Old Liang, you've traveled the world and have come in contact with everything. Not just 'Old Liang Recites Poetry,' I think you can produce a show called 'Old Liang and the World.' Just with your knowledge and exposure, you are sure to be popular!"
Hong Dali decisively concluded for Liang Yifeng. "Yes, yes, yes! Old Liang, allow me to say something. Think about it, students these days sit in their classrooms all day. What can they learn? Nothing, right? If you go on TV, parents are sure to allow their kids to watch you. At that time, the viewership ratings will definitely go up. Old Liang, you will be popular! I can pull some strings with Tianjing Satellite TV and introduce you to some people. How is that?"
While Hong Dali and Liu Mingxin chimed each other's thoughts, Liang Yifeng was a little light-headed. He had enjoyed poetry from a young age and had depended on it to chase after girls. If he were to go on a TV show and became popular, wouldn't he have the chance to meet some stars? With his family background, it would be a piece of cake to be surrounded with the ladies!
He instantly smacked his thigh. "Deal. I'll do it!"
With his mind made up, Liang Yifeng turned around to leave. "I have to go back and do some preparations. Poetry is our country's treasure. I can't mess it up. Aye, as a new-age man with ideals and aspirations, I have to do my best…"
After he walked a few meters away, he smacked his head. "Damn, I was distracted. I was intending to challenge him properly. Who knew I got distracted before I even initiated anything? This can't do, I need to go back. All things aside, I want to see who has better luck with women!"
There was a priority in everything. He must not forget his purpose for coming.
As he was turning around, Liu Mingxin stopped him and pointed toward Hong Dali. "Don't bother competing. Take a look first."
Liang Yifeng turned his head to look. "Look at what— What?!"
It was such a coincidence. Just as Hong Dali was done settling everything on hand, Li Nianwei came to see him. She smiled as she waved to him from far. "Young Master, I finally have some free time. Your speech was really funny."
Seeing Li Nianwei approaching him, Hong Dali need not to worry about his pillow. "Sister Nianwei! I'm tired! Quick, come here!"
In an amazing stroke of luck, he tripped over one of the waiters in his hurry. Liang Yifeng stood afar dumbfounded as he saw Hong Dali stagger. Li Nianwei got anxious and stepped forward to hold Hong Dali. Puu. As Hong Dali's landed on Li Nianwei's pushed up bosom…
Watching the scene in front of him, Liang Yifeng's eyes almost popped out. His jaw dropped, forming an 'O' shape. "Oh man, how is that possible?!" He felt cold air rush from the soles of his feet to the tip of his head.
That was blatant cheating!
Liu Mingxin shrugged his shoulders helplessly. "See it now? You're courting death if you're trying to compete with Dali. I've known him for quite a while now. I try to avoid any direct confrontation with him and will be glad if he doesn't look for me." 
Liang Yifeng had not come to his senses. He mumbled, "I… I saw it… Okay… I'll heed your advice this time…"
As they spoke, a young man's voice came from behind. "Hey, isn't this Liu Mingxin and Liang Yifeng? You two actually came?"
Liu Mingxin turned his head to see a man dressed in clothes which brands he could not identify. But they must cost a lot. He was smiling and had a red birthmark in the middle of his forehead. Looking like Erlang Shen with his third seeing eye, he smiled as he said, "I was wondering who it was. It turns out to be brother Mu Zixiao. Hehe. I heard you came to the capital city. Why didn't you look for me?"
Mu Zixiao laughed. "Haha, that can be easily arranged. East's Mingxin, West's Zixiao, South's Yifeng, North's Dali, it seems everyone is here today. That's really rare. Old Liang, why are you here? I thought you would be in bed with some female star."
Liang Yifeng laughed and said, "I came to take a look as I was curious. I didn't think it would be a rewarding day, haha. Oh yes, Zixiao, shouldn't you be training in Modo? What made you come all the way here? Don't tell me, is it because of Hong Dali?"
[1] making love


"I have to squander; otherwise, won't it be a waste of my parent's talent at earning money?" Hong Dali answers a reporter's question matter-of-factly. 

Just after the interview ends, Hong Dali opens the Great Prodigal System's interface and looks at the various good stuff displayed in it. Stroking his chin, he mumbles to himself, "I just need to squander 200 billion yuan more to exchange for the blueprint of the core technology, Engine Destruction, found in the strongest humanoid mecha weapon, Neo Granzon. Looks like I'll have to work harder!"

"I want to splurge! I want to squander!"


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