On that golden afternoon, the sunlight was like fine grains of sand, sprinkling on the ancient gate of Shrek Academy. Fallen leaves danced gently in the air.
"Chen Feng, my granddaughter still needs further treatment. I'll leave Yanzi in your academy. I'm leaving now."
Dugu Bo's words were simple and straightforward, but they made both Chen Feng and Duguyan stunned for a moment.
A trace of confusion flashed in Duguyan's eyes. Her injury was clearly already healed. Why did she still have to stay in Shrek Academy?
However, Dugu Bo had his own little plan in mind. He secretly sighed. His silly granddaughter was really too innocent. More interactions between young people would naturally help cultivate their relationship.
Although Duguyan was confused, she trusted her grandfather and believed that he must have a good reason for doing this.
She took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and introduced herself to everyone with a smile:
"Hello, everyone. I'm Duguyan. Please take care of me."
As Duguyan introduced herself, everyone also introduced themselves one by one, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
However, Duguyan's eyes inadvertently caught the way Zhu Zhuqing looked at Chen Feng. It was an unhidden concern and tenderness. She couldn't help but tease:
"Sister Zhuqing, do you like Chen Feng?"
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks instantly flushed with a faint blush. Her eyes flickered, as if she was looking for a suitable answer.
However, Xiao Wu took the lead and said playfully:
"Sister Yan, Zhuqing and Chen Feng are like brother and sister. Right, love - brother?"
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks became even redder, like a newly - blossomed peach flower, shy and beautiful.
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter. The air was filled with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
The night was as dark as ink. Shrek Academy was immersed in this deep darkness. Only the stars and the moonlight draped a silver veil over this peaceful place.
Zhu Zhuqing stood by the window, her eyes flickering with complex emotions. She could sense that Dugu Bo's intention of leaving Duguyan was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.
A sense of helplessness welled up in her heart, and she secretly sighed:
"My Brother Chen Feng, you've attracted another girl again."
As the night deepened, an indescribable impulse emerged in Zhu Zhuqing's heart. She decided to find out what was going on.
She tiptoed through the corridor, each step as soft as stepping on cotton, making no sound.
Her heart beat more and more violently as she got closer to Duguyan's room. It was a curiosity about the unknown and an anticipation of what might happen.
When she finally arrived at Duguyan's door, she found that the door was slightly ajar. That thin crack seemed like a guiding hand of fate, inviting her into an unknown world.
A strong premonition welled up in Zhu Zhuqing's heart. She knew that there must be some secret hidden inside.
There's something going on! There must be something going on!
On that quiet night, Zhu Zhuqing's heart was pounding like a drum. Her eyes peeked through the crack and caught a scene that shocked her.
So big! It's really so big!
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice. Although her voice was soft, it was particularly clear in the quiet night.
"Who!" Chen Feng had extremely sharp hearing. He immediately noticed someone peeking and suddenly turned his head. His gaze was like a bolt of lightning, shooting straight at the source of the sound.
When he saw that it was Zhu Zhuqing, the expression on his face instantly turned awkward.
Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes, and a sly smile curved the corners of her mouth. She deliberately lowered her voice and asked in a playful tone:
"Brother Chen Feng, what are you doing?"
Chen Feng cursed inwardly. This girl clearly knew the answer but was deliberately embarrassing him.
He gave an awkward smile, then simply decided to brazen it out. He deliberately put on a rascally look, even making a suggestive movement, and said, "Your Brother Chen Feng is up to no good."
Zhu Zhuqing's reaction was like a startled fawn. She quickly covered her eyes with her hands, as if she was really afraid of getting a sty. Her voice carried a slightly exaggerated panic as she softly exclaimed, "I'll get a sty!"
However, her curiosity was like a mischievous kitten. It drove her to peek through the gaps between her fingers, secretly casting a curious glance at Chen Feng and Duguyan.
Seeing this, a naughty smile curved the corners of Chen Feng's mouth. He deliberately raised his voice and teased, "Who didn't cover their eyes properly? Are you trying to peek?"
His words were full of banter, causing Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks to involuntarily flush with a faint red, just like a newly - blossomed peach flower, delicate and shy.
Zhu Zhuqing gently bit her lower lip. Her voice carried a hint of helplessness, yet was also mixed with a bit of playfulness. "No way. Oh, did Zhuqing come at the wrong time?"
Her words seemed to blame herself for the untimely arrival, but there was a sly glint in her eyes, as if she was looking forward to some unknown surprise.
"No, you came at just the right time." Chen Feng's voice was low and magnetic. He then got out of bed and walked steadily towards Zhu Zhuqing.
"Girl, why didn't you run?" Chen Feng leaned slightly closer. His breath carried a unique masculine scent, warm and intense, as if it could penetrate Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
Zhu Zhuqing's heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed faintly. Such proximity and atmosphere made her heart tremble. She gently bit her lower lip, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, yet also mixed with a bit of anticipation.
"Yes, why didn't I run? It must be because you used a body - immobilizing spell on me." Zhu Zhuqing's voice carried a tinge of resentment, yet was also tinged with a faint sense of happiness.
Hearing this, a glint of amusement flashed in Chen Feng's eyes. He picked Zhu Zhuqing up in one swift motion, his actions gentle yet forceful, as if she weighed as light as a feather.
He walked to the bedside and gently laid her down. Then, he leaned over and whispered in her ear, "So, how do you feel now? Do you think my body - immobilizing spell is really powerful?"
Complex emotions flickered in Zhu Zhuqing's clear eyes. Although she verbally refused, her body showed no intention of resistance. Her heart was racing, and the blush on her cheeks became more prominent. She softly replied, "Let me go quickly."
"I didn't hear you! Speak louder." Chen Feng's voice was full of teasing. He deliberately brought his ear close to Zhu Zhuqing's lips. The close - range contact made the atmosphere between them even hotter.
His breath gently brushed against her cheek, carrying a teasing warmth that made Zhu Zhuqing's heart race involuntarily.
"Brother Chen Feng is really... so naughty." Zhu Zhuqing's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz. She was almost speaking with her breath.
"Can you do bad things with Zhuqing too?"
"Oh, my Zhuqing has grown up. She actually wants to do naughty things too." Chen Feng's voice carried a hint of surprise and doting.
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks turned crimson with shyness. She buried her face deeply in Chen Feng's broad chest. Her eyes sparkled with a mixture of shyness and anticipation.
At that moment, her heart was pounding like a startled fawn, both nervous and excited.
Then, with an almost solemn sense of ceremony, she carefully took out a snow - white gauze scarf from her bosom and gently spread it on the bedsheet.
She carefully smoothed out every crease of the gauze scarf, as if making meticulous preparations for the upcoming moment.