Chapter 643 The Most Authentic Hot-Dry Noodles

Ma Ke's excited voice traveled to every household, shouting, "We won! Jiang Xiao won! Unprecedented! The first medical-系 (xi) Star Warrior to enter the finals!"

"He has repeatedly challenged people's perception of Star Warriors with his actions!"

Ye Xunyang didn't forget the World Cup team competition and also shouted, "Jiang Xiao is closely following the footsteps of Xiangnan Military Academy and has forcefully entered the final circle of the World Cup individual competition. His skills have reached the pinnacle!

"His Star Techniques are few but well-matched! His will and determination need no doubt!

"Everything Jiang Xiao has shown is definitely not inferior to the four soldiers of Xiangnan Military Academy! At this moment, you in front of the TV are imagining the same result as me, right?"

Ye Xunyang's words were indeed somewhat unexpected. She had always been Jiang Xiao's staunch *Jiu Xing Du Nai* (a kind of fan, literally "Nine Stars Poisonous Milk"), always trying to smooth things over for Jiang Xiao and psychologically prepare the audience during each broadcast.

But this time, Ye Xunyang's emotions seemed overly excited. Under the waving flags and the surrounding crowd singing the national anthem, Ye Xunyang spoke of her expectations for the World Cup team competition and the final battle of the individual competition.

"Incredible, simply incredible! We actually made it to the finals!" Ma Ke said excitedly, "Jiang Xiao's opponent will be the winner between the Shield of Europe and the Flower of Lancy!"

The hosts continued to broadcast, and reporter Yang Yang quickly trotted onto the green field.

"Xiao Pi! Congratulations! You've made it to the finals! You're the first medical-系 (xi) Star Warrior to make it to the finals..." Yang Yang, with a cameraman, rushed over, but paused halfway through her excited words.

Yang Yang noticed Jiang Xiao's abnormality. Yang Yang was a reporter specifically following Jiang Xiao and, of course, knew his various Star Techniques. It seemed that no one's emotions would be good under the influence of the Tears of Rain Star Technique.

Yang Yang's voice slowed down as she asked, "Jiang Xiao, are you able to accept an interview now? We can give you some time, or leave the interview for the locker room."

"Thank you," Jiang Xiao grinned, looking a little forced, but still managed to say, "Ask me now. I'll slip away later. It's noon, time to eat."

Yang Yang: "......"

That was a very down-to-earth answer...

It was clear that Jiang Xiao was using this method to reassure everyone watching him on television that he was fine.

Fang Xingyun walked up with a national team uniform. Her face was filled with excitement, and she was incredibly proud.

At the same time, Fang Xingyun was also somewhat worried about Jiang Xiao's emotions. It was rare for her to be here not to restrict Jiang Xiao's answers but to carefully observe his mental state.

Jiang Xiao's response had undoubtedly put Fang Xingyun at ease.

Fang Xingyun draped the jacket over Jiang Xiao's shoulders. Jiang Xiao was soaked, with water droplets rolling off his forehead, unsure if it was sweat or rain. She reached out and wiped the water droplets from his forehead, thinking to herself: I'll buy you anything, you great hero! I'll buy you whatever you want to eat!

While thinking, Fang Xingyun stepped behind the camera.

Jiang Xiao smiled gratefully at Fang Xingyun. During the match, the final blow of the Sakura Giant Blade shattered the steel giant blade protected by layers of Star Power. Although the target wasn't Jiang Xiao himself, his clothes were inevitably affected by the churning air currents.

Jiang Xiao's chest was torn, faintly revealing his chest and the cultural shirt underneath. It seemed to reveal a 2 and a 9, but the wild calligraphy was so large that the complete 29 wasn't visible.

Yang Yang asked, "Was this victory in your plan? Was making it to the finals also in your plan?"

Jiang Xiao nodded, then shook his head.

"Uh..." Yang Yang realized that Jiang Xiao had already answered the two questions after he had remained silent for a long time, and hurriedly continued, "I think many people are wondering, what did you say in Saito Nobuyuki's ear at the last moment?"

Jiang Xiao was silent for a moment, then said, "I asked him which *re gan mian* (hot-dry noodles) shop is the most authentic."

Yang Yang: ???

Jiang Xiao grinned at the camera, seemingly having recovered a lot, and chuckled, "Now that the match is over, I'm on summer vacation. I plan to go to Jiang City for fun."

Yang Yang looked strange and said, "And then he cried?"

Jiang Xiao scratched his head and said, "Maybe... he's also a foodie. Fighting is very physically demanding. People always have moments when they cry from hunger."

Yang Yang was dumbfounded. There was something to that answer. I almost believed it!

Jiang Xiao didn't wait for Yang Yang to speak and said directly, "One last question. I need to wash up. I'm all wet, it's too uncomfortable."

Yang Yang hurriedly asked, "Are you confident about the upcoming final match?"

Jiang Xiao replied without hesitation, "Just do my best."

With that, Jiang Xiao walked away, waving at Yang Yang, "Talk to you later."

Talk to you later? Talk to your sister!

Yang Yang could only helplessly watch as his "avatar turned gray" and he went "offline" under Fang Xingyun's escort...

Jiang Xiao and Fang Xingyun passed by the bench. Several members of the coaching staff stepped forward, patting Jiang Xiao's shoulder, congratulating and encouraging him. Jiang Xiao responded to each of them, and the group walked towards the player tunnel.

As they passed the spectator stands on both sides of the player tunnel, the roar from the stands grew louder, and the spectators flocked to the railings, shouting loudly.

Amid the shouts, a familiar voice rang out, particularly recognizable to Jiang Xiao's ears.

"Xiao Pi!! Xiao Pi!!"

Jiang Xiao stopped and looked up, only to see Xia Yan with paint on her face, jumping excitedly, her upper body leaning over the railing, making people worry that she would fall headfirst...

Although there might be hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the stands, maybe some Star Warriors, most people were ordinary people after all. With Xia Yan's physical fitness, it was relatively easy to squeeze into this position.

Seeing Jiang Xiao stop, the atmosphere among this group of spectators led by Xia Yan became even more heated.

Jiang Xiao watched in trepidation. Xia Shiqi, don't lean down, you're really going to fall!

Jiang Xiao hurriedly stepped forward, reaching out to catch her. Xia Yan seemed to have misunderstood, thinking that Jiang Xiao was going to catch her. She froze for a short second, then closed her eyes, not caring about anything, and really flipped over!

It's fine if you come down, but don't come down headfirst!

Jiang Xiao reacted quickly and grabbed Xia Yan's ankle. Fortunately, he was the same height as Xia Yan now. With his arm raised high, Xia Yan's head wouldn't hit the ground.

Jiang Xiao was also concerned and confused. With Xia Yan's skills, she could easily adjust her posture by supporting herself on the ground. At this moment, Xia Yan, upside down, was supporting herself on the ground with her hands, and the scene was somewhat awkward.

Jiang Xiao hurriedly released her ankle, and she landed on her feet, immediately standing up straight.

The emotions of the spectators were completely different from Jiang Xiao's.

Including Xia Yan, they were extremely excited. Jiang Xiao had almost created a miracle!

But Jiang Xiao was different. He still had the aftereffects of Tears of Rain, or rather, Wounded Tears + Bell, the emotional product of the two Star Techniques combined. He was very calm and pessimistic.

Emotions like excitement and joy should have been there, but they were impossible at the moment.

Jiang Xiao felt Xia Yan's embrace and her hand forcefully patting his back. Jiang Xiao winced, feeling the atmosphere growing more and more heated. The spectators on both sides were on the verge of falling, so Jiang Xiao simply put his arms around Xia Yan's waist and walked directly into the player tunnel.

The environment really could affect a person. When the noisy sounds were left outside, becoming smaller and smaller, Xia Yan seemed to have recovered a lot.

She struggled to get down and looked carefully at Jiang Xiao's expression. "What's wrong, Xiao Pi? I'm so happy, why don't you have any reaction?"

Jiang Xiao shrugged. "Wounded Tears."

"Hmm." Xia Yan nodded thoughtfully, then her beautiful eyes darted around. She suddenly moved closer to Jiang Xiao's face and gently kissed his cheek.

Jiang Xiao: ???

Xia Yan put her hands behind her back, tilted her head, and smiled mischievously, "Feeling better?"

Jiang Xiao scratched his head and looked at the coaching staff behind him. However, the teachers were chatting, at least pretending to chat. No one looked at Jiang Xiao, only Fang Xingyun glared at Xia Yan reproachfully.

Jiang Xiao turned his head and looked at Xia Yan, saying, "Still a little short."

"Eh?" Xia Yan widened her eyes, her face changing instantly. She elbowed Jiang Xiao in the ribs and muttered, "One reward is enough, greedy! The next reward will be when you win the championship."

Jiang Xiao gasped in pain, bending over and clutching his ribs. "You..."

"Okay, okay, I'll reward you with one more, consider it a reward from Xuexue." Xia Yan pouted, hugged Jiang Xiao's head, and kissed his forehead hard, even adding a sound, "Mua~"

As a result, Jiang Xiao used his forehead to push Xia Yan away, walking towards the locker room while grumbling, "I should have let you fall headfirst."

"Dream on, with my skills, how could I fall?" Xia Yan giggled, running her finger across her face, staining it with the red flag paint, and wiping it on Jiang Xiao's forehead. Then she changed the subject, "What do you want to eat? Want to go eat barbecue?"

Jiang Xiao immediately forgot about the previous unpleasantness and wiped his forehead. "Okay."

The coaching staff behind them: "......"

Fang Xingyun watched the two bickering children and saw Jiang Xiao's gradually recovering emotions, secretly sighing in relief.

There were many ways to heal the body and mind. Xia Yan's way... um, was very unique.