Instructor Ruo Lin looked at Xue Ni in surprise, while Xiao Yu was also stunned as she gazed at her best friend Xue Ni. As for Mu Chen, who had gained an unexpected favor, he was equally dumbfounded.
Especially Xiao Yu, who was utterly shocked and bewildered. Xue Ni was her best friend, and Mu Chen was her fiancé. Her best friend had kissed her fiancé—such a clichéd and dramatic event had actually happened to her.
After the impulsive act, Xue Ni finally realized the inappropriateness of her behavior. The person she had kissed was none other than the fiancé of her best friend, Xiao Yu. Xue Ni instinctively looked at Xiao Yu, only to find her staring back in wide-eyed astonishment, her face flushed crimson. Unsure of how to face Xiao Yu, Xue Ni turned and fled the scene, running toward the entrance of the goddess dormitory. As she ran, she called out, "I just wanted to thank you sincerely, don't misunderstand!"
Misunderstand?
How could one not misunderstand after being kissed like that?
How was that even possible?
Noticing Xiao Yu's expression, Instructor Ruo Lin, as the mentor of both Xue Ni and Xiao Yu, felt it necessary to step in and say something: "Young people, it's understandable to have a bit of passion."
Xiao Yu snapped out of her daze and nodded slightly. Gazing at Xue Ni's retreating figure, she seemed lost in thought.
Ruo Lin then turned to Mu Chen, her expression tinged with reluctance, and asked, "When are you leaving?"
Mu Chen replied, "In a day or two. If things go quickly, I might leave tomorrow."
Ruo Lin was taken aback. "So soon?"
Mu Chen nodded.
After comforting Xiao Yu, Ruo Lin stepped forward and suddenly opened her arms, embracing Mu Chen.
In that moment, it was as if the sound of countless hearts breaking could be heard.
No one had expected that Instructor Ruo Lin, who usually paid no attention to anyone, would perform such a bold act in public. Everyone was stunned, including Xiao Yu. First, her fiancé had been kissed by her best friend, and now he was being tightly embraced by her mentor.
Xiao Yu: "..."
Her brain circuits were completely fried. Today was undoubtedly a special day for her.
As she watched Ruo Lin throw herself into Mu Chen's arms, and then glanced at Mu Chen, whose warm smile was as intoxicating as aged wine, everyone around them suddenly felt an inexplicable and uncomfortable sensation.
"Hold me," Ruo Lin whispered softly, her eyes closed. In that moment, she didn't want to see the gazes of those around her or the judgments of the world.
To be honest, Ruo Lin deeply admired Xue Ni. Xue Ni was young and at least had the courage to kiss the person she liked. However, Ruo Lin couldn't do the same. She was Xiao Yu's mentor and the campus belle of Jia Nan Academy. Every action she took reflected not only on herself but also on the image of the academy.
Ruo Lin had feelings for Mu Chen, harboring a secret affection for him. But she was no longer a young girl, and impulsiveness wasn't her nature. She could only express her emotions in this understated way.
"Hold me"—this was Ruo Lin's way of expressing her feelings for Mu Chen.
Mu Chen obeyed, opening his arms and wrapping them around Ruo Lin's slender waist. He leaned in slightly, inhaling the faint fragrance of her hair. As a man, he naturally had no reason to back down from such a bold act. Even though the scorching, murderous gazes from those around him made him feel as if he were in a fiery inferno, he completely ignored them.
The two embraced for more than seven or eight seconds before Ruo Lin reluctantly let go of Mu Chen. Her elegant, lotus-like face was tinged with a captivating blush. After all, Ruo Lin was a mature single woman and an instructor at the academy. Despite feeling the intense gazes of those around her, she bravely endured the embarrassment with a flushed face.
Unlike Xue Ni, who had fled in a panic, Ruo Lin, at her age, no longer possessed the shyness of a young girl but rather the maturity of an adult. She said, "Take care."
"Mm, thank you," Mu Chen replied.
After speaking, Ruo Lin gracefully nodded to Xiao Yu and turned to leave, heading toward her dormitory.
Xiao Yu looked at Mu Chen, signaling him to watch Ruo Lin depart. Only after Ruo Lin was out of sight did she take Mu Chen's arm and say, "Let's go."
"Mm."
Mu Chen nodded and followed Xiao Yu as they walked toward a mountain outside the school. When they reached the cliff, Mu Chen sat on the edge, spreading his arms to invite Xiao Yu to sit in his lap.
Xiao Yu didn't resist, her face slightly red, and a happy smile appeared on her face, her charming dimples adding to her allure. She obediently nestled into Mu Chen's embrace.
"Mu Chen, it seems like Xue Ni has a thing for you?"
As they chatted, Xiao Yu suddenly shifted the topic to Xue Ni.
"Of course, someone as interesting as me would naturally catch her attention," Mu Chen said with a smug smile, his hand on Xiao Yu's waist moving restlessly up and down.
"What I mean is, she has romantic feelings for you. And Instructor Ruo Lin, I can tell she likes you too. It's just because of me that she hides and suppresses her feelings," Xiao Yu added.
"Oh," Mu Chen responded indifferently.
"And you? What have you decided?" Xiao Yu, leaning against Mu Chen's chest, slightly raised her head to look at him.
"Decided about what?" Mu Chen asked with a smile.
"You're just being smug. Don't think I don't know how pleased you are inside. Ah, you're so lucky. Instructor Ruo Lin, who turned down so many suitors, ended up developing feelings for you," Xiao Yu said with a smile, sighing in admiration.
"Are you saying you'd let me pursue Ruo Lin?" Mu Chen suddenly released Xiao Yu and looked her in the eyes.
"Otherwise?" Xiao Yu retorted, then continued, "You're so outstanding. You already have Yafei and Xun'er. Your future will surely include more than just the three of us. I don't ask for much, just that you don't treat me coldly."
"Ahem, Yu'er, don't talk nonsense. Yafei is my disciple," Mu Chen coughed lightly, trying to mask his true feelings.
"Come on, I know you too well. She's your disciple in name, but you've already fallen for her, haven't you? You're just taking advantage of the situation. If Yafei really falls for you, would you reject her?" Xiao Yu gave Mu Chen a playful glare.
"Yu'er, you're like a worm in my stomach. Hmm, I must reward you for that," Mu Chen said, leaning forward, but Xiao Yu leaned back to avoid him.
"What are you doing?" Xiao Yu asked, her face flushed.
"What else could it be? You openly brought me here, but in reality, you wanted to get rid of Ruo Lin and Xue Ni so you could have some alone time with me. Isn't that right?" Mu Chen asked with a mischievous grin.
"Huh? You even figured that out?" Xiao Yu looked at him in surprise.
"Takes one to know one. We're both the same. Now, I'll fulfill your wish," Mu Chen chuckled, his hand already climbing up a peak as he slowly pressed Xiao Yu down onto the grass.
Xiao Yu had finally managed to get away from Xue Ni and Instructor Ruo Lin, and now she was alone with Mu Chen. Especially after these days of being together, she realized she loved Mu Chen even more deeply. There was truly a kind of magic about him, like a quagmire that was pulling her in.
Whoosh
Suddenly, as Xiao Yu and Mu Chen embraced and kissed, a cold glint shot towards Mu Chen.
Clang
Mu Chen extended his hand, and the cold glint struck his palm, sending out a shower of sparks.
"Someone's here?"
Xiao Yu stopped kissing Mu Chen and looked in surprise towards a direction. There stood a young girl, staring intently at her and Mu Chen.
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