It’s normal to have skills in Wangwang, right?

Liu Lingyin came to the youth training base under the name of Coach Sakaki. She was neither a staff member nor a volunteer. After asking Coach Sakaki about the end time of their training, Liu Lingyin took the cake to the cafeteria and, with the chef's permission, put it in the kitchen refrigerator to keep it fresh.

We'll share it with the Sakaki supervisors after they've finished their training.

The youth selection was divided into three groups, and each group was randomly assigned to one group for training by three coaches.

Liu Lingyin didn't specifically look for the other two groups. But on her way to deliver the cake to the cafeteria, she took a detour and glanced at the members of the Ryuzaki group, who were also training on the outdoor tennis court. Seeing the little boy with hair that looked like seaweed and a clean face, she stopped paying attention to him.

He turned around, carrying a bag of snacks, and headed to the cafeteria. Afterward, he returned to the training ground of Coach Sakaki's team and sat there, playing on his phone while occasionally glancing at the scene of the young men training with passion inside, until the training ended.

As soon as Sakaki Taro uttered the word "disband," the tense atmosphere in the entire training ground seemed to be instantly punctured, and the invisible pressure dissipated.

The boys breathed a sigh of relief in unison. Some gulped down half a bottle of sports drink, while others shook their sweaty hair and stretched their sore shoulders. The sluggish feeling of being under the coach's gaze and having to give their all on every shot was gradually replaced by the relaxation that followed the training session.

Sakaki Taro didn't linger. He closed his notebook and walked steadily to the sidelines. Liu Lingyin stood quietly outside the fence, her gaze gently fixed on the court.

“My office is over there,” Sakaki Taro pointed to a window on the second floor of the main building of the training base. “You can talk to your friend first. Come find me when you’re done.”

“Okay, Dad Sakaki.” Liu Lingyin nodded in agreement.

Taro Sakaki glanced at her again, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end he only nodded slightly and turned to leave. His straight back crossed the lawn and gradually disappeared into the distance, as if taking away the last trace of the coach's authority on the field with him.

The atmosphere inside the venue became completely lively.

Genichiro Sanada and Renji Yanagi did not leave immediately. The two were exchanging words in hushed tones, probably about the data from the training session or some tactical detail.

The other contestants walked towards the exit in twos and threes. The Seigaku group walked together—Tefuji Syusuke was smiling and talking to his younger brother Yuuta; Inui Sadaharu was taking notes in his notebook as they walked; Kaidou Kaoru followed silently behind.

When Fuji's gaze fell upon Liu Lingyin outside the iron fence, he paused slightly, then revealed his signature gentle smile and led a few people over.

"Good afternoon, Suzune-kun." Fuji's voice was gentle, and even when his ice-blue eyes were narrowed into crescent shapes, they seemed to be able to see through something. "It's been a long time."

"It's been a while since we last met," Liu Lingyin replied with a smile, her gaze politely sweeping over the Seigaku members. "Good afternoon, everyone."

Inui Sadaharu adjusted his glasses, his data-driven gaze lingering on Liu Lingyin for a moment: "Good afternoon. According to the records, it has been three weeks and four days since our last meeting."

Haitang Xun's gaze drifted to the side: "Hiss... Good afternoon."

Fuji Yuuta stood to the side and behind his brother. Although he seemed somewhat reluctant to be next to Fuji Syusuke, he still politely nodded to Rin.

Liu Lingyin's gaze fell on the boy who bore a six or seven-point resemblance to Fuji Syusuke, yet possessed a completely different temperament. Knowing full well what he was talking about, she asked, "And who is this?"

“He’s my younger brother,” Fuji Syusuke said naturally, stepping aside.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Fuji Yuuta." The boy's voice carried a stubborn crispness.

Liu Lingyin smiled, a smile that conveyed just the right amount of friendliness and respect: "Nice to meet you, I am Liu Lingyin."

She paused, her gaze sweeping between the Fuji brothers. "Can I call you Yuta? Calling you 'Fuji' sounds like calling him." As she spoke, she lightly pointed at Fuji Syusuke.

This subtle distinction clearly startled Fuji Yuuta. He pursed his lips, a barely perceptible glint in his eyes, then nodded vigorously: "Of course!"

Few people would so directly distinguish him from the "genius older brother"; most people would always refer to him as "the younger brother of the two brothers." Liu Lingyin's simple yet earnest question unexpectedly touched a soft yet stubborn spot in his heart.

Fuji Syusuke continued to smile, seemingly unconcerned, but a sliver of icy blue in his narrowed eyes lingered on Liu Lingyin's face for half a second.

The group didn't engage in much conversation. Liu Lingyin's earlier waiting posture was quite obvious, and at this moment, Sanada and Liu Renji from Rikkai University had finished their conversation and were walking towards them one after the other.

Even in their relaxed state after finishing intense training, the aura of those two remained distinct.

Genichiro Sanada walked with steady steps, his back straight as a pine tree. Sweat still glistened on his serious face, adding to his ruggedness. Renji Yanagi followed half a step behind him, his expression calm. A small data book had appeared in his hand, and even with his eyes narrowed, his expression remained as serene as ever.

That was the confidence and aura of the core members of "King of Rikkai University," which flowed naturally without needing to be deliberately displayed.

Seeing this, Fuji Syusuke smiled and readily agreed, "It seems that Suzune-san has other plans, so we won't bother you any longer. Let's chat again another time."

The Seigaku members politely said their goodbyes and turned to leave. Before turning away, Fuji Yuuta glanced at Liu Lingyin one last time and nodded slightly to her.

Almost at the same time that the Seigaku group left, Sanada and Yanagi Renji also reached the edge of the iron fence.

There weren't many athletes left on the training field, but those who hadn't left yet, or those slowly packing up their things, couldn't help but glance at this corner.

Curiosity is almost impossible to suppress.

Genichiro Sanada and Renji Yanagi of Rikkai University—two pillars of the Kanto dominance—are as formidable as their reputations. On the court, they are calm tactical executors and ruthless opponents; off the court, they are disciplined, composed, and maintain a just-right distance from most people.

Especially Sanada, the seemingly 'iceberg' but actually 'volcano' man with a dark face. His sharply defined, dark face is perpetually shrouded in a serious frost, and a single furrowed brow can scare away many onlookers who try to strike up a conversation or make advances. A girl from another school once mustered the courage to give him a gift after a competition, only to freeze in place after being met with one cold, stern look from him. She later described it with lingering fear as feeling "like her legs had been swept by Vice-Captain Sanada's 'Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain'."

But now, there's a girl who not only dares to wait for them alone on the sidelines, but also has a fearless and even warm smile on her face when Sanada and Yanagi approach.

This is really intriguing.

Several players deliberately slowed down the pace of packing up their rackets, their eyes constantly glancing this way; the impatient ones couldn't help but nudge their teammates and whisper something; even some of the more composed players couldn't help but take a second look.

Liu Lingyin seemed oblivious to the curious gazes around her. She looked at the two people who walked up to her, her smile natural and sincere: "You've worked hard on the training, Genichiro, Renji."

Sanada nodded to her, his expression still serious, but his eyes were not cold: "Yes, we can never let our guard down."

Renji Yanagi adjusted his glasses, his calm tone carrying a barely perceptible gentleness: "Suzune-san, good afternoon. I heard you just returned from Europe?"

“Yes, I just got back yesterday,” Liu Lingyin replied, her gaze sweeping over the two faces before finally settling on their eyes. She asked the question that had been lingering in her mind since earlier, “Um… I only saw the two of you during training today. I did a divination and found out that not only Yukimura-kun didn’t come to the selection, but only three people from Rikkai University came. Was this the organizer’s decision, or Yukimura’s?”

The air was quiet for a moment.

Sanada's lips tightened slightly, and his jawline seemed to become even more taut. Renji Yanagi remained silent for a moment, but the fingers gripping the data book tightened almost imperceptibly.

Sanada replied in a deep voice, "That's what Yukimura meant."

Liu Lingyin nodded and said, "Then there's no problem."

This answer further solidified her vague suspicion.

Liu Lingyin asked with a smile what she had been guessing. Sanada and Liu Renji looked at each other and nodded. They couldn't help but admire her. She was really good at predicting things!

Liu Lingyin couldn't help but chuckle and summarize: "As expected of Yukimura, this arrangement is quite good. Sending you two and Kirihara Akaya are both singles masters, while keeping the strongest singles player and Rikkai's doubles player."

However, it is indeed necessary to arrange it this way, otherwise it would be very unsightly if almost all the players were from Rikkai University!

What are we going to say then? We'll call it a Japan-US exchange meeting, but it turns out to be a Rikkai University-US exchange meeting. Rikkai University would be so embarrassed! Don't you think so?

Sanada Genichiro and Yanagi Renji pursed their lips tightly as they imagined the scene, lest they be amused by it.

The two of them silently gave Yukimura and Suzune a thumbs up in their hearts.

One of these two is good at getting things done, and the other is good at summarizing.

They're all amazing!

The crowd outside the training ground gradually dispersed, and the setting sun cast long, slanted shadows of the three people. Liu Lianji did not immediately answer Liu Lingyin's question about Yukimura, but instead opened the data book in his hand, while the pen in his other hand moved quickly across the pages, making a soft "rustling" sound.

He took notes quickly, the strokes of his pen clear and organized. About half a minute later, he suddenly closed the notebook, turned to face Liu Lingyin, and slightly opened his eyes behind his glasses, revealing calm brown pupils.

“Data updated.” Liu Lian’er’s voice was calm and even. “The probability that Lingyin came to visit the training ground out of mere curiosity is 20%, while the probability that she came to see us specifically for a special reason is 80%.”

Upon hearing this, Sanada raised his sharp eyebrows slightly and looked at Liu Lingyin with a puzzled expression.

That usually serious face showed nothing, but her eyes held a hint of doubt: What special reason required her to come to see them at this time?

Liu Lingyin truly admired Liu Lian'er's brain, which was comparable to a sophisticated computer. But she was equally curious—how did he deduce from limited information that she wasn't just visiting on the way?

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes filled with genuine curiosity: "Lian Er, how did you figure out that I came to see you for a special reason?"

Liu Lian'er narrowed his eyes again, seemingly rapidly retrieving and organizing information in his mind. A few seconds later, he spoke in his characteristic, straightforward yet logically rigorous tone:

"First, you just returned from Europe yesterday, so theoretically you should be adjusting to the time difference. Even if you don't need to adjust, given your usual tendency to stay at home, you're more likely to stay home than go out at this time."

"Secondly, you arrived at the training ground at around 3:15 PM. At this time, the sun is strong and the temperature is high, which is not an ideal time for most women to go out. The fact that you specifically chose this time indicates that you had a clear purpose."

"Third, you brought snacks. But if you were just making a stop along the way, you could have simply handed the snacks to the staff or waited until dinner time to distribute them in the cafeteria. Instead, you chose to wait on the sidelines until we arrived after training—this suggests that you had a need to communicate in person."

Liu Lian paused for a moment, then concluded, "Considering the above three points, there is a greater than 80% probability that you have a special reason for coming to us."

"Snap—Snap snap—Snap!"

Liu Lingyin couldn't help but clap her hands lightly, then gave Liu Lian'er a sincere thumbs-up.

"Impressive, Renji! Your observation skills are truly remarkable." She exclaimed sincerely. This is Rikkai University's "strategist," capable of deducing conclusions close to the truth from the most minute everyday clues.

After the praise, Liu Lingyin's smile faded slightly. She raised her eyes, her gaze slowly sweeping over Sanada and Liu Renji's faces, her expression becoming serious and solemn.

“You’re right, I do have something to discuss with you.” She paused, lowering her voice slightly, “It’s about Kirihara Akaya.”

Sanada's brows furrowed instantly, his already serious face darkening further: "That kid's caused trouble again?" His tone carried a sense of helplessness and sternness, as if to say, "I knew it."

“No, no.” Liu Lingyin immediately shook her head. “Although Xiao Haidai sometimes causes some harmless little troubles, like a child who never grows up, he is essentially a good child. It is precisely because he is a good child that I am more worried, which is why I came to you specifically to talk about him.”

"What exactly happened?" Liu Lian'er asked from the side. His expression remained calm, but even his narrowed eyes conveyed a sharpness.

He knew Liu Lingyin; she wasn't the type to make a special trip for something trivial, let alone speak in such a serious tone. Since she had done this, the matter must be quite serious.

"As you all know, I have a little bit of that skill, I can have a vague premonition about some things. This time it's about Akaya, so I came to discuss a strategy with you."