Chapter 105: Encounter at the Gate

During the Star Alliance meeting, special roads were set up exclusively for heroes to avoid any delays. This allowed Lin Xinyan and Shi Ji to arrive at the Star Alliance in just half an hour after getting in the car.

Today was a rare large-scale meeting of the Star Alliance. Unlike routine meetings, this conference invited heroes of all levels, from S-level and A-level to B-level and C-level.

The plaza in front of the Star Alliance was already packed with people, most of whom were fans of the heroes, along with some journalists from various media outlets.

As soon as they got out of the car, Lin Xinyan heard a crowd on one side calling her name. Without a doubt, those were her fans. Feeling a bit unfamiliar with this, Lin Xinyan smiled and waved at them to show her appreciation.

The meeting was scheduled to start at ten, and there were still a few minutes left before it began. But she didn’t want to waste any time.

To be honest, this was her first time attending such a hero conference, and she felt a bit uneasy.

Shi Ji wasn’t a hero, and if it weren’t for his connection with Lin Xinyan, he wouldn’t have been able to enter the Star Alliance at this time. Thinking back to the disdainful look on the receptionist’s face made Shi Ji angry.

After entering the main building of the Star Alliance, the two followed the signs to the conference hall.

There were other heroes on the way, but most of them were B-level and C-level, with higher-level heroes being rare.

Ling Xinyan, being one of Yinshuang City’s most popular heroes, was greeted by other heroes as they walked. Even though she didn’t know them, it was necessary to treat fellow heroes with courtesy.

Shi Ji was looking around, but he didn’t say much.

Among the crowd behind them, a large-built person was striding forward. The people around noticed and made way for this person.

This person stared at the two ahead, focusing on Lin Xinyan.

“Hey! Isn’t this little sister Xinyan? How have you been?”

The voice was rough, but it was clear that the speaker was a woman.

Upon hearing the voice, Lin Xinyan turned around, surprised by who she saw.

“Auntie Cai!”

Indeed, the large-built woman was Auntie Cai, the hammer-wielder.

After the incident with Tisila, Lin Xinyan had accumulated enough points to reach the promotion standard. Alongside her, those who also met the criteria included Alloy, whom she had previously encountered at the Star Alliance, and now, Auntie Cai.

Auntie Cai laughed heartily, exuding a carefree and bold demeanor.

“Haha! Becoming an A-level hero at such a young age, I have to admire you, Xinyan.”

“Auntie Cai, you’re flattering me.”

At this moment, Auntie Cai’s gaze shifted to Shi Ji, who was standing next to Xinyan.

She suddenly leaned over to Lin Xinyan’s ear, with a mischievous smile, and whispered, “Who’s this young man? Your boyfriend?”

“…” Lin Xinyan was immediately taken aback, her face showing a hint of embarrassment.

Before Lin Xinyan could respond, Shi Ji’s voice chimed in from beside Auntie Cai.

“I’m just an ordinary person, not worthy of Xinyan.”

Auntie Cai had whispered to Lin Xinyan, and she didn’t expect Shi Ji to eavesdrop.

Lin Xinyan’s face, already embarrassed, now showed a slight blush.

Shi Ji’s unexpected response left Auntie Cai puzzled, as he didn’t seem to follow the usual norms.

Auntie Cai was never one to look down on others, and she regarded Shi Ji with a calm demeanor.

At that moment, another voice echoed from nearby.

“Hey! You must be Lin Xinyan. It’s a pity I didn’t get to see you in person last time due to the incident. Seeing you now, you’re like a celestial beauty descended from the heavens. Haha!”

Hearing the voice, Lin Xinyan turned again, this time she looked puzzled as she didn’t recognize the person speaking.

But Auntie Cai recognized him immediately.

“Oh! Isn’t this Brother Gatekeeper of A-level? You look even more spirited after a few days.”

Indeed, the speaker was a big guy, known as the A-level gatekeeper.

Lin Xinyan had never met him before, but Shi Ji had. Now, Shi Ji was looking at the gatekeeper, and the gatekeeper was staring back at Shi Ji.

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