Chapter 245: Chapter 244: Focus on Her Chapter 245: Chapter 244: Focus on Her Fencing Gym.

Fencing is a rather niche sport, and among those who specifically visit the fencing gym, some are pure novices who happened to pass by out of curiosity, while others have practiced a bit out of interest, and generally, those who come regularly are aiming to go professional–typically having started from a young age.

This fencing gym is quite large and is divided into areas for beginners, intermediates, and advanced practitioners.

The staff member is a young girl who warmly greeted Qi Yue and Gu Huai when they entered.

Gu Huai’s appearance was outstanding by itself, and perhaps because he had dressed up especially for today, he looked even more dazzling than usual. The girl’s eyes stared intently at him for quite a while before she managed to reluctantly look away.

Generally, those interested in fencing are men, so the girl looked past Qi Yue and directly addressed Gu Huai, “Sir, have you played fencing before? What is your level? I can recommend the appropriate gym and coach for you based on your situation!”

Gu Huai: “I’ve learned a bit.”

Hearing Gu Huai’s response, the girl assumed he was just a beginner who knew a little, so she suggested, “Then I recommend you start in the beginners’ gym to get acquainted with the basic techniques, is that okay?”

After a moment of thought, Gu Huai spoke, “Let’s go to the advanced area.”

Hearing this, the girl, driven by professional concern, advised, “Sir… the advanced area is mostly professional athletes or those preparing to go professional, it might not be suitable for beginners. After all, this sport is somewhat dangerous, and it would be troublesome if you got injured…”
Gu Huai glanced at Qi Yue next to him: “It’s okay, I came with my girlfriend, and we will follow her lead.”

The staff member paused for a moment in surprise.

He came with his girlfriend?

She hadn’t expected Gu Huai’s companion to not only be able to fence but also to be at the level of the advanced area…
After all, people who fence are rare, and female fencers are even rarer; so far, their gym’s advanced area didn’t have more than ten female members.

The staff member hesitated for a while before responding quickly, “Then I’ll take you to the advanced area. Feel it out first, but keep in mind that the level there is entirely professional… You can try it out, and if it feels too difficult, you can still go to another area!”

As the staff member led them to the advanced area, Qi Yue whispered to Gu Huai with a hint of suspicion, “How did you know I would be suitable for the advanced area?”

She hadn’t mentioned her own fencing level, had she?

Gu Huai chuckled softly in response, “I’ve seen your ‘Potato’ trophy.”

Qi Yue paused, a little embarrassed, and scratched her head, “Ah, that…”

The fencing trophy she used for roasting potatoes…
Had he noticed it? And he even knew it was a trophy…
“You actually knew that was a trophy…” she murmured, surprised since nobody had recognized it as a trophy for such a long time, except for the time Zhao Yuchuan looked at it, found its design a bit unusual, and asked her a few questions about it.

Gu Huai: “Yes, the national fencing competition champion trophy from four summers ago.”

Qi Yue’s eyes widened: “Wow! You even know that! You must have a good understanding of fencing, and with your athletic talent, you must also be quite good!”

Gu Huai was silent for a moment, then replied, “I’ve only learned a bit, but I often watch the competitions.”

“I see…”
Qi Yue glanced at Gu Huai, feeling slightly doubtful. Was it her imagination or did Gu Huai always seem a bit evasive whenever fencing was mentioned…
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