Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 26: Five cards in one go, a stunning feat.

When Gu Xintong walked over, she saw a lot of people watching the commotion.

So, out of curiosity, she squeezed in and spotted Zhang Qingzhe at first glance.

She immediately became somewhat displeased and pursed her rosy lips.

Why is it that annoying guy again?

In fact, she and Zhang Qingzhe did not have any real conflict.

It was only because this boy always treated her with indifference that she felt a subtle sense of imbalance.

At this point, Zhang Qingzhe's "rest" time was over.

There was only half a minute left before the bell rang to signal the end of get out of class.

The smiles on Zhou Keming and Kang Ping's faces, revealing their impending success, were barely concealed.

Xia Qiwei and Wang Dong looked utterly defeated, almost giving up hope.

At this very last moment, Zhang Qingzhe suddenly smiled.

He casually slipped one hand into his pocket and silently unleashed [Mage's Hand].

Two translucent hands appeared out of thin air and grabbed the remaining five [Fireball Cards].

Like playing cards, they were spread out in a fan shape and suspended in front of Zhang Qingzhe.

The onlookers murmured in confusion.

"Has he... given up?"

"My mana is almost depleted, so why waste mana summoning [Mage's Hand]?"

"Was it just for a final show-off?"

"Don't say that... even though he was destined to lose, he really pulled off a convincing comeback."

"Damn it! I really want a [Mage's Hand] too!"

"Forget about it! Although it's a low-tier card, it's never cheap..."

Gu Xintong, who was standing by the door, saw this scene and let out a soft snort through her delicate nose.

"Hmph! What's there to brag about? I also have [Hand of the Mage], and it's even a higher level than his."

Ye Qingshuang looked at the unfamiliar young lady beside her and felt that the other party's words and actions had a childlike quality.

Her gaze then drifted back to Zhang Qingzhe—

Even though they've already broken up, for some reason, I still feel a pang of heartache for him.

Beside the lab table, Zhang Qingzhe gently grasped the "World" card with his hand in his pocket.

At the same time, he stretched out his other hand, his five fingers slightly spread, and pressed it onto the five floating [Fireball Cards].

Everyone present was stunned, wondering what he was planning to do.

Right now—

With a thought, Zhang Qingzhe used himself as a "conductor".

A vast amount of magical energy was drawn from the World Card, flowed through his own Magical Circuit, and was then precisely distributed into the five cards!

The entire process was completed in one go, as fast as lightning.

"Ring ring—!"

The school bell rang at that moment, its clear sound echoing throughout the campus.

Almost simultaneously with the ringtone, both [Mage Hands] slapped down.

"Snapped!"

Like a last-minute goal on a football field, five cards landed on the lab table.

Each card's surface shimmered with a pale blue glow—

That's a sign of abundant magic energy.

21 sheets.

There are 21 cards in total.

During this lesson, Zhang Qingzhe completed the charging of a total of 21 cards.

He won!

Xia Qiwei won too!

No need to worry about turning into a cream puff tonight.

The lab erupted in chaos, filled with exclamations and questions.

"That's impossible!"

"Just how many [magic loops] does he have?!"

"How is it possible to charge five cards at the same time?!"

At this moment, all the color drained from Kang Ping's face.

He rushed to the table, grabbed the stack of cards, and frantically flipped through them, trying to find some flaws.

Zhou Keming also looked incredulous and came over to check together.

However, the more carefully they examined it, the more unpleasant their expressions became.

Each card was perfectly formed, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Xia Qiwei finally smiled.

That smile, like the first melting of spring snow, instantly brightened her radiant face.

She extended two slender fingers and, with lightning speed, deftly snatched Kangping's quill pen.

The pen twirled between her fingers, refracting a dreamlike halo of seven colors in the slanting sunlight streaming through the window.

Xia Qiwei examined the pen with satisfaction for a moment, then put it into Zhang Qingzhe's pocket.

"You did very well," she said with undisguised praise, her purple eyes curving into beautiful arcs. "You truly are a student I have carefully nurtured."

Zhang Qingzhe couldn't help but purse his lips.

Professor, you have such a thick skin!

When did you ever "carefully nurture" me?

I owe all my achievements to my own hard work and dedication.

Kang Ping and Zhou Keming exchanged a glance, their faces burning with embarrassment.

Amid boos from onlookers, they slunk away from the laboratory with their heads down.

Wang Dong jumped three feet high with excitement and pounced on Zhang Qingzhe, wanting to give him a bear hug.

But Zhang Qingzhe pushed her away mercilessly.

Zhang Qingzhe harbored some resentment:

I have a feeling this brother has ulterior motives, and our friendship seems to have soured recently.

Outside the door, Ye Qingshuang saw Zhang Qingzhe surrounded, and a strong throbbing suddenly surged in her chest.

She really wanted to... really wanted to run in and hug Zhang Qingzhe tightly in front of everyone.

Let all the girls with sparkling eyes know that this dazzling boy is her boyfriend.

Unfortunately, she was the one who gave up first.

Now, she has completely lost that qualification.

Gu Xintong looked surprised.

She pushed Ye Qingshuang's shoulder forcefully, completely oblivious to the other's complex expression, and asked in rapid succession:

"Did you see that? What did he just do? How could he charge five cards at the same time? That's completely illogical!"

"I...I don't know either," Ye Qingshuang replied somewhat awkwardly.

Just a moment ago, I was still fantasizing that I was Zhang Qingzhe's girlfriend.

But at this moment she suddenly realized how little she knew about Zhang Qingzhe.

How can someone like me have the right to call myself his girlfriend?

"No, I can't hold back anymore! I have to ask him face to face!"

Gu Xintong, this little princess, doesn't act like an outsider at all.

He had previously been quite critical of Zhang Qingzhe, but now he acted like a long-time friend, pushing through the crowd to get to the closest spot.

Zhang Qingzhe was surrounded by people, all praising him and asking for his advice.

Just as Zhang Qingzhe was at a loss, he was suddenly grabbed by a soft hand.

Zhang Qingzhe turned his head to look.

What came into view was a clean and pretty face.

Well?!

Zhang Qingzhe was stunned.

Gu Xintong smiled at him, a bright smile curving her lips.

"It's me! Why are you looking at me like I'm a stranger?"

When Wang Dong saw the girl, his face lit up with excitement. "Xintong, what brings you here?"

Gu Xintong ignored him, her attitude remaining aloof.

She continued to press Zhang Qingzhe for answers, her eyes gleaming with curiosity:

"What technique did you use? How were you able to successfully charge all five cards at once?"

"Well, this..."

Zhang Qingzhe was speechless again, unsure how to explain.

Wang Dong looked at Gu Xintong and saw her gripping Zhang Qingzhe's wrist; a surge of anxiety welled up inside him.

"Xintong, what kind of technology do you want to ask about? I can tell you that too."

Gu Xintong glanced at him sideways, her rosy lips slightly pursed:

"Come on, your skills aren't even as good as mine. I almost fell for your trick last time; I thought he really was useless."

This girl is so outspoken; she doesn't care at all about embarrassing others.

At this moment, the male students who had been watching also came over, "Yeah, you're amazing! Tell us how you did it!"

But the girls next to them were more interested in learning from them.

What they cared more about was the pretty girl who suddenly appeared next to them.

"Who is that? I've never seen him before."

"Exactly, why are you acting like you know me so well?"

A faint displeasure filled the air as the girls started talking all at once.

After a short while, someone answered, "That's the most beautiful girl in the [Structuralist School]."

"The 'structuralist school'? How did they end up in our 'constructivist school'?"

"Yeah, does the [Constructivist School] have no male members? Why are they stealing our jungle camps?"