"..."
Time flew by, and soon three months had passed.
Life at the academy was always peaceful. For Tang Luochuan, even at Shrek, renowned as the continent's top academy, the biggest difference now was simply having a few more companions.
Other than that, before Shrek got blown up, there weren't any particularly outrageous incidents that would be hard to accept.
That day.
In the first-year classroom.
"Siduo, Xinglan..."
"Come with me later."
After classes ended, Tang Luochuan walked up to the two and spoke.
"Luo Chuan, we..."
Wu Siduo and Ye Xinglan were taken aback, instinctively exchanging glances. After a brief moment of surprise, realization dawned on them, and their eyes instantly lit up.
During this time, Ye Xinglan's cultivation had already broken through to the Soul Ancestor level, while Wu Siduo had long been a Soul Ancestor.
As for what he was about to give them now—was there even a need to explain? At the Soul Ancestor level, wasn't it just the right time to equip Battle Armor?
"This is Siduo's Battle Armor."
"Xinglan, yours."
Once they arrived at the dormitory, Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and retrieved their Battle Armor one by one from his Storage Soul Device.
"Wow."
"It really is so beautiful!"
Looking at her dark red set of Battle Armor, Wu Siduo couldn't help but gently run her fingers over it, her eyes filled with admiration as she murmured. This was the most beautiful Battle Armor she had ever seen.
And what's more, Luo Chuan had made it himself!
"It's too pretty..."
Ye Xinglan's gaze was also fixed on the Battle Armor. Compared to Wu Siduo's, hers was a bright gold, better suited to the temperament of her Star God Sword Martial Soul. Once worn, she would undoubtedly look both dashing and stunning.
"As long as you like it."
Tang Luochuan wore a faint smile, speaking nonchalantly. In truth, this Battle Armor had been prepared long ago—he had simply been waiting for Ye Xinglan to break through to the Soul Ancestor level so he could present them together.
"Thank you..."
"Luo Chuan, I love it."
Wu Siduo's expression softened as she spoke. Glancing at him, a trace of hidden shyness flashed across her face before she stepped forward and gave him a light hug.
If she wanted to hug him, then she would.
She had always been a girl who acted on her thoughts—just like how, despite being Star Luo City's once-in-a-century genius, she had come to Shrek simply out of curiosity about the continent.
And as for the person before her, there was no doubt that she harbored special feelings. Otherwise, she wouldn't have hugged him like this.
Of course, she knew that Gu Yue's talents matched his well, and she was usually quite close to Luo Chuan. But since the other girl had already said she wasn't his girlfriend, then she...
Wouldn't just give up on her feelings like that!
"Um, I'll head back first."
Wu Siduo stored her Battle Armor away and quickly left, leaving the door wide open as usual...
"Siduo..."
Tang Luochuan watched as the girl swiftly retreated, noticing the faint blush on her face. His expression paused for a moment.
At the same time, his attention was drawn to the unclosed door, and he shook his head helplessly. This girl—hadn't she just promised him she'd close the door properly?
To Tang Luochuan's right, Ye Xinglan was also momentarily stunned. Wu Siduo's earlier actions replayed in her mind, and she fell into brief contemplation.
"Luo Chuan..."
After a pause, she called his name softly.
Tang Luochuan was about to say something when Ye Xinglan stepped forward and gave him a quick, gentle hug.
"I... I'm leaving too!"
Ye Xinglan learned quickly and dashed away just as fast, but not before thoughtfully closing the door behind her. Her heart swelled with secret delight—hugging... felt really nice!
"Is this contagious or something?!"
Tang Luochuan wore a pensive expression, relieved he had only called these two over. Otherwise, it might not have been just two people.
Xiao Yan, Mu Xi-jie, even Yuanen...
He was no fool. A girl's feelings for someone of the opposite sex didn't need to be spelled out—habitual avoidance, that aloof yet intimate demeanor, and so on.
As the saying goes, a maiden's blush speaks louder than any sweet nothings in the world. But the problem was...
There were quite a few girls blushing because of him.
"This is a bit tricky..."
Tang Luochuan shook his head, lost in thought. As he pondered, he pulled out his communicator. The person he called the most wasn't Gu Yue or Na'er, but...
The little princess saved in his contacts as "Yun'er."
Slowly, he returned to his room and lay down, staring blankly at the ceiling, his mind wandering.
Sometimes, he really wondered...
Was he actually a scumbag?
"Hello?"
Meanwhile, in the dorm next to Tang Luochuan's, Wu Siduo answered a call, her cheeks flushed with a faint smile.
"Yun'er, what's up? Calling me like this."
She spoke leisurely, clearly in good spirits.
"Duoduo-jie, you've been at the academy for so long."
"When are you coming back?"
On the other end of the line, a sweet, expectant voice chimed in—Dai Yun'er.
The two weren't just childhood playmates.
In fact, they were also related—Wu Siduo's mother was Dai Yun'er's aunt.
"Going back..."
"Probably after final exams."
Wu Siduo smiled nonchalantly. Truthfully, whether she'd return or not was still up in the air.
"And when I do..."
"I'll have a big surprise for you."
As she spoke, she lowered her gaze to the heavy Battle Armor cradled in her arms, her smile deepening.
Coming to Shrek Academy from the Star Luo Continent and meeting Luo Chuan had been unexpected. She'd even toyed with the idea of taking him to the Star Luo Continent someday.
But not seriously.
After all, crossing oceans was such a hassle.
Still, this Battle Armor he'd made for her—she absolutely had to show it to Yun'er...
"A surprise?"
"What, did you get a boyfriend or something?"
Dai Yun'er paused, then teased with a playful lilt in her voice.
"Boyfriend?"
"What are you even thinking..."
Wu Siduo froze, Luo Chuan's image flashing unbidden in her mind before she hastily denied it.
She...
was nowhere near good enough for him.
"Huh?"
"Duoduo-jie, that's not how you usually react."
Dai Yun'er was taken aback. Normally, her cousin would brush off such questions with disinterest.
Not interested, not happening, you do you...
But this time, she outright denied it?
"No, it's not."
"My reaction was perfectly normal..."
Wu Siduo stubbornly shook her head and said calmly.
"You think I believe that?"
Dai Yun'er snorted lightly.
"Really, it's not..."
"Alright then, bring the boy back during final exams. I want to see what kind of genius could possibly match our Duoduo."
"I'm hanging up now."
With a playful laugh, Dai Yun'er ended the call, her eyes filled with contemplation. Duoduo-jie's reaction was unexpected, but even if she didn't like a boy...
She must have some good feelings for him, right? Call her the super smart Yun'er!
"I wonder what kind of boy he is."
"But he definitely can't compare to Luo Chuan..."
Dai Yun'er snorted again as she flopped onto her bed, swinging her little feet, already looking forward to Tang Luochuan's return to the Star Luo Continent.
She hoped that day would come soon.
When it does, she'll let Duoduo-jie see just how amazing Luo Chuan really is!
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