Work-Study Dormitory, bathroom.
"Phew."
"Time to bathe..."
Yuanen Yehui was currently in the wooden cabin's bathroom, gazing at the slightly aged showerhead above her as she murmured softly.
Having lived at Shrek Academy for three years now, she remembered how terrible the work-study conditions had been initially—even the installed showerheads wouldn't produce water properly.
At the time, she'd almost believed she was here to suffer. But this was an easy fix—just replacing the showerhead would do...
Shaking her head at the memory, she soon turned on the hot water and began showering. By now, her clothes had already been shed, leaving her voluptuous figure completely exposed.
Despite the crude surroundings, the scene was unexpectedly alluring.
"Not having a door still feels a bit odd..."
"But since I'm the only one living here, it's not really a problem."
Yuanen Yehui shook her head slightly, her eyes drifting toward the cabin's main door in the distance.
That's right—this bathroom had no door, perfectly in line with the Work-Study Dormitory's standards.
She didn't understand why it was designed this way, but fortunately, no one ever came here anyway, so it wasn't an issue. At least it was better than nothing.
Soon dismissing the thought, she focused on washing up—after all, she still needed to meet Luo Chuan later...
Meanwhile.
"The Work-Study Dormitory..."
At this moment, Tang Luochuan arrived at the dormitory's location, his expression tinged with bemusement.
Though he'd long known the place was shabby, the closer he got, the more he realized just how dilapidated it truly was.
The small wooden cabins—standard from twenty thousand years ago—were one thing, but among the several structures here, only two were actually habitable.
It was hard to imagine that in this era, when Shrek Academy's reputation peaked with countless powerhouses and over a dozen Limit Douluos, the institution still maintained such conditions.
"Suffering for suffering's sake."
"This phrase has never felt more literal."
Tang Luochuan wore a helpless smile. Was the academy trying to remind students how much better Dean Flender had treated them twenty millennia ago? How tough things used to be?
"Making Ye Hui live here... that's just cruel."
He couldn't help but sigh. To house such a talented individual in these conditions was practically a joke.
"These little cabins..."
"That one must be Ye Hui's."
His gaze settled thoughtfully on the leftmost structure. Though none of the cabins had overgrown weeds outside, the one that most clearly bore signs of human presence...
Was undoubtedly the leftmost one.
Smiling faintly, Tang Luochuan stepped forward quietly—his habitual aura suppression making his approach completely silent.
"Ye Hui, are you in your dorm?"
Soon reaching the door, he pushed it open effortlessly while speaking softly.
Typical of the Work-Study Dormitory—doors opened with just a push. Then again, perhaps it was because visitors were so rare here.
"Huh?"
The sudden noise startled Yuanen Yehui, who had just turned off the shower. Bewilderment flashed across her face.
That voice—Luo Chuan?
"Luo Chuan, don't come in—"
She immediately called out.
"What?"
However, at this moment, Tang Luochuan had already pushed the door open and entered. His first reaction was to look in the direction of the sound, a trace of confusion on his face as he spoke.
But soon, when he truly stood before Yuanen Yehui, he froze in place, his eyes widening slightly.
At this moment, Yuanen Yehui under the shower was still covered in droplets, the light from outside casting upon her full figure, shimmering faintly.
The scene before him was undoubtedly a sudden exposure of spring scenery, especially with the slightly dazed look in her eyes, adding to the sense of temptation.
Spicy, too spicy.
White, A Bai!
"Luo... Luo Chuan..."
At this moment, Yuanen Yehui's body couldn't help but tremble slightly. Instantly, she covered two crucial parts of her body with her hands, lowering her head in a fluster.
Luo Chuan...
Why is he here?!
"Ye Hui, I..."
"You go shower first..."
Tang Luochuan's face also showed confusion. His throat moved slightly as he quickly turned around, murmuring under his breath.
But when the scene replayed in his mind, his heart was filled with indescribable emotions.
Her seeing him was already outrageous enough...
Who would have thought he'd end up looking back like this?!
Why did this have to happen?!
"You go first..."
"Wait for me on the small recliner in the next room, okay? I'll just..."
"Dry myself off."
Yuanen Yehui pursed her lips, speaking with difficulty.
"Okay..."
Tang Luochuan nodded immediately, murmuring in response.
The space inside the wooden cabin was small, far from comparable to the rooms of other students. He quickly found the spot she mentioned, which could barely be called a living room.
"..."
Sitting on the recliner, Tang Luochuan's emotions were complex—extremely complex.
"..."
Meanwhile, in the bathroom, watching Tang Luochuan's retreating figure, Yuanen Yehui cautiously lowered her hands. Yet, her expression remained far from calm, her face flushed with embarrassment, her eyes filled with coyness.
Luo Chuan...
Saw all of her...
If the accidental encounter a few days ago, where she had seen Luo Chuan, had left her utterly flustered, then now, it was even more mortifying.
"Luo Chuan..."
"Why did you come looking for me..."
Yuanen Yehui murmured blankly while holding a towel.
Especially while she was showering—this moment was just like that moment back then!
With no time to dwell on it further, she took out her towel and gently dried herself.
After everything was done, she put on a set of casual clothes and walked toward the living room, her expression anything but calm.
"Luo Chuan..."
"I'm here."
Yuanen Yehui took a deep breath, her eyes still not daring to meet his as she spoke, her face red.
"Mm, Ye Hui..."
"I didn't know you were showering. I'm really sorry..."
Tang Luochuan also took a deep breath, his gaze somewhat unsettled as he looked at her, speaking softly.
Her seeing him before was her business, but now, seeing a young girl like this—that was his problem!
For a grown man, it might not be a big deal, but for a young girl...
This was a serious issue!
"I-It's fine."
"I know you didn't mean to."
Yuanen Yehui's face was flushed with embarrassment as she turned her head away, her eyes soft and tender. She knew Luo Chuan would never have done it on purpose...
Just like that time she had accidentally seen Luo Chuan—it was all a coincidence, a huge coincidence...
"You came to find me..."
"Is there something you need?"
Yuanen Yehui pulled out a small stool and silently sat down beside him, asking softly.
"It's nothing major..."
"It's still about your identity. There's no need to dwell on those baseless misunderstandings, but it's necessary for them to know you're a girl."
Tang Luochuan took a moment to steady his emotions, a gentle smile on his face as he spoke slowly.
"This matter... you could just tell Gu Yue directly. After all, it was my fault before, making her misunderstand..."
Yuanen Yehui quickly waved her hands, murmuring under her breath. Just mentioning this made her face burn even hotter.
Seeing Luo Chuan naked, hugging him, being seen naked by Luo Chuan...
Ah, what kind of mess was this?!
Compared to all that, the fact that she was a girl disguised as a boy wasn't even an issue!
"It's not just Gu Yue."
"Ye Hui, I want you to meet my friends too."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan shook his head lightly, speaking slowly. It wasn't just Gu Yue alone.
But everyone.
"Huh?"
At this, Yuanen Yehui froze momentarily, the blush on her face pausing. She was to meet all of Luo Chuan's friends...?
"Like..."
"Those people I saw that day?"
Yuanen Yehui murmured thoughtfully.
"Exactly."
Tang Luochuan gave a soft affirmation, speaking unhurriedly.
"But I..."
"Luo Chuan, you know... my Fallen Angel Spirit is really..."
Yuanen Yehui hesitated, her expression conflicted.
On one hand, there was her Fallen Angel Spirit, and on the other, her image in the second grade had always been that of a boy. Both were still problematic.
"Ye Hui, they're all very easygoing people. They won't make you feel pressured. Besides, you can't have only me as the one who knows everything about you in the academy, right?"
Tang Luochuan looked at her quietly, comforting her in a gentle voice.
"As for your Fallen Angel Spirit..."
"What about it?"
"If anyone dares to call you an Evil Soul Master, like that Le Zhengyu did the other day, I'll beat them up so badly even their own mother won't recognize them."
Tang Luochuan's expression was serious as he spoke bluntly.
"Luo Chuan..."
"You're right."
Hearing this, Yuanen Yehui was momentarily stunned before she chuckled in response, nodding with a reddened face.
Luo Chuan...
He really made her feel safe.
But the moment she heard him say "the one who knows everything about you," her face flushed even deeper, as if she had thought of something.