Another World: The Failed Magician

Rod watched as one simple dish after another was served on the table.

As the last dish was served, Chen Yong added a set of cutlery, sat down, and held a bottle of wine and a glass of juice. He handed the juice to Rod and then said to Lu Xuan, "Where is Dean White? I haven't seen him in town for several days."

While eating, Lu Xuan replied, "He has something to do, he'll be back in a few days."

The two chatted as they ate. Unable to get a word in edgewise, Rod could only eat quietly by himself.

Then Rhodes watched as the two talked, and Chen Yong also became serious. He said, "Xiao Lu, as you know, that little girl Chen Qing has been with her mother in the Eastern Dragon Empire for many years. I haven't been able to help her much, so I've always felt guilty about this."

Lu Xuan continued eating his food, and when he noticed Chen Yong pause, he picked up where Chen Yong left off, saying, "So, what do you want me to do? Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush with me."

Chen Yong smiled awkwardly and said, "Isn't it because the little girl is coming back here recently? I thought she's 14 years old now and has great talent, so I was thinking of sending her to Frunze Academy to study. What do you think?"

Lu Xuan put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked at Chen Yong and said, "You should ask the dean about this. I can't make the decision."

Chen Yong, still smiling, said, "Everyone knows you have a good relationship with the dean. Wouldn't it be better if you went and put in a good word for him?"

Lu Xuan didn't refuse, nodded, and said, "I'll talk to the dean for you, but you know White's personality. If he doesn't like someone, there's nothing you can do."

Chen Yong happily clinked his wine glass against Lu Xuan's and said, "Of course, but I still have a lot of confidence in my girl. You don't know how talented she is. I believe the dean will definitely take a liking to her. If she gets into the academy, I'll have to ask you to take good care of her!"

Lu Xuan nodded politely.

After a satisfying meal, Lu Xuan greeted Luo De and Chen Yong and then left the restaurant.

Rod looked at Lu Xuan and said, "You already knew that he wanted to ask you for a favor."

Lu Xuan walked ahead without turning around, saying as he went, "Carlos town isn't big, and everyone gets along well. Old Chen isn't one to keep things to himself, so I came here specifically to have dinner with him today, to give him a chance to speak."

Rhodes nodded and followed Lu Xuan casually, lost in thought. Before long, he realized that he and Lu Xuan had grown quite a distance apart.

Just then, Lu Xuan's voice came from in front of him: "Hurry up and get back to the academy soon. Maybe you'll get to see your princess today."

Upon hearing Lu Xuan's words, Rod quickly caught up and asked, "You mean Charlotte and the others are back?"

Lu Xuan said in a calm tone, "Who knows? What if he comes back?"

Rhodes was quite annoyed by Lu Xuan's ambiguous attitude, neither confirming nor denying. He continued to ask Lu Xuan questions, but Lu Xuan remained silent. Rhodes could only follow Lu Xuan silently, his only thought being to return to Frunze Academy as soon as possible.

At that moment, an old man appeared at the entrance of the town of Carlos, accompanied by two little girls.

The old man's tall and imposing figure immediately caught the attention of the guards at the town gate. After the guards approached and saw the old man's appearance clearly, they made way for him and said respectfully, "Greetings, Dean White!"

The old man waved his hand and led two little girls, as beautiful as porcelain dolls, into the town.

One of the little girls had bright green hair styled in a bun and wore a dark green dress. Her innocent face and pure eyes spoke to the old man, "Grandpa Dean, you promised me that when we got to town you would tell me about cultivation."

Dean White looked at the little girl and said softly, "Wait a little longer, we'll be at the academy soon, and we'll tell you when we get there, okay?"

Hearing Dean White's words, the little girl was clearly dissatisfied, her small face puffed up like a little squirrel.

Just then, another little girl walked over. She had long, bright blue hair and gentle eyes. She wore a gorgeous gold dress, just like a golden canary. Although her features were still a bit childish, it was clear that she would definitely be a femme fatale when she grew up.

The girl walked up to the angry "little squirrel" and said gently, "Moyun, wait a little longer! We can't make things difficult for Grandpa Dean. We'll be there soon."

Hearing the blue-haired girl's words, the girl called Moyun also deflated and replied to the girl, "Okay, then I'll listen to you, Sister Charlotte, but when Grandpa Dean arrives at the academy, you must tell me, you can't lie to me."

Dean White nodded gently, like a grandfather with his granddaughter, and led the two girls toward Frunze Academy.