Chapter 73: He's My Boyfriend
Hearing Xue Ni's dramatic voice, as if she'd just lost the love of her life, Xiao Yu could only cover her face with her delicate hand in sheer embarrassment.
How humiliating! If it weren't for the fact that they had already hugged, she might've denied even knowing this woman.
"There's no blood relation between us! Can you act normal for once? Be rational!"
Xiao Yu gritted her teeth and growled in Xue Ni's ear.
"Lychees? Where?!"
Xue Ni's eyes sparkled.
Xiao Yu fell silent.
She was really at her limit.
But since everyone here was a friend, it wasn't too shameful. After taking a deep breath, she began introducing Xiao Yan and the others to Xue Ni.
"Your family really hit the genetic jackpot—handsome boys and beautiful girls!"
Xue Ni's gaze swept over the group, visibly impressed.
"Hmph, of course! They're all my kin. Don't get any ideas!"
Xiao Yu raised her chin proudly.
"Yu'er, you're so cruel. You have a new flame now and don't want your old love. But can't you at least let me find someone new?!"
Xue Ni pouted dramatically, her eyes glistening with fake tears.
"Alright, stop overacting. I still have to take them to the test."
Xiao Yu, both amused and exasperated, gently pushed her away.
"Alright, alright, follow me. I'll take you over."
Xue Ni turned around cheerfully but suddenly paused and tilted her head with a grin.
"Oh right, I forgot to mention—Rob is part of this year's recruitment team. On the way here, I heard he recently advanced to Four-Star Dou Zhe."
At her words, Xiao Yu's cheerful expression darkened. "That annoying guy is here too?"
"Well, he came just to see our lovely Xiao Yu. He's been pining away this whole journey."
Xue Ni teased.
"Hehe! Seems like you're quite the charmer, Xiao Yu-jie."
Xiao Yuan raised an eyebrow with a smirk.
"Yu'er has quite a few admirers back at the academy!"
Xue Ni added with a laugh.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Xiao Yu frowned slightly and scolded lightly.
"Hmph! Heartless Yu! Forgetting your old love just because of a new one!"
Xue Ni huffed, puffing her cheeks.
"…Seriously, are you ever going to let this go?"
Xiao Yu sighed and gave up trying to reason with her. Then she looked at Xiao Yuan and warned quietly, "Be careful later—he's your senior, and killing him might be… hard to explain."
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Xiao Yuan blinked at her.
Do I look that violent?
Following Xue Ni's lead, the group approached the large green tent.
Under the tent's shade, a dozen male and female students chatted in small groups, looking relaxed and at ease—clearly fellow students from Jia Nan Academy, just like Xue Ni.
Outside the shade, two dozen young men and women sat under the scorching sun. Though drenched in sweat, their expressions were solemn. They had likely just passed the preliminary test.
Inside the tent, a few chatting female students suddenly looked up and spotted Xiao Yu's group approaching. Their eyes lit up as they rushed over, surrounding her and chattering excitedly.
This vibrant scene of cheerful, radiant young women made Xiao Yuan feel rather content. These girls were clearly all good friends with Xiao Yu. It seemed she was doing quite well at Jia Nan Academy.
"Come on, give it a rest, will you?"
Pushing away a few overly affectionate friends, Xiao Yu said helplessly.
"Yu'er, it's only been a few months, and you've gotten fuller~ Tell us—did something happen~?"
A stunning girl slyly brushed her hand across Xiao Yu's chest, then leaned against her shoulder teasingly.
Xiao Yuan could only sigh inwardly.
These senior sisters… really knew how to play.
"Shoo! Don't flirt with me."
Blushing, Xiao Yu pushed the girl away. As another one pounced, she quickly stepped back and redirected everyone's attention to Xiao Yan's group.
"Such beautiful little sweethearts~"
The seniors' eyes scanned over Xun'er and Xiao Mei, both of whom earned gasps of admiration with their stunning looks.
Xiao Ning, being Xiao Yu's younger brother and not quite as handsome as Xiao Yan, went mostly unnoticed. Xiao Yan's refined features did attract some attention, but it was Xiao Yuan's breathtaking beauty that made their eyes shine.
"Ooooh, such a handsome boy! Yu'er, this is your cousin, right? Not your real brother? Tell us the truth—have you stolen him for yourself?"
The girls giggled, teasing as they looked at Xiao Yuan's stunning face.
Xiao Yu bit her lip lightly, slightly flustered. Then, from the corner of her eye, she noticed a certain male figure approaching quickly.
Her brows twitched, then she suddenly smiled, pulled Xiao Yuan's arm in close, pressing her chest against it. A blush tinted her cheeks as she glanced at the girls and said coyly:
"We're not related by blood—so what's the problem?"
"…Uh."
The group fell silent. Seeing Xiao Yu's rare display of shyness, they exchanged surprised glances.
They had been joking—but she actually admitted it?!
Xue Ni silently nodded. This was exactly how she had felt earlier!
"Xiao Yu... long time no see."
A man's voice suddenly broke the silence.
Turning, they saw a handsome young man in gray and white clothing approaching with a broad smile. Despite his attractive features, his smile felt somewhat… forced.
Xiao Yu's expression cooled. She turned slightly, still clinging to Xiao Yuan's arm, and replied with indifference:
"Rob. Long time no see."
"Heh."
Rob nodded with a grin. His gaze subtly dropped to their linked arms, and a flash of cold fury flickered in his eyes.
"These must be the candidates?"
He smiled as he approached, pretending to be casual.
"Mhm."
Xiao Yu nodded nonchalantly and introduced everyone again, placing special emphasis on:
"This is my cousin, Xiao Yuan. And also… my boyfriend."
At her words, Rob's face darkened visibly.
(END CHAPTER)
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