Eight months passed in a flash.
In the forest, Huo Yuhao was lying on Zhu Lu's lap, enjoying the peaceful afternoon.
The day of parting always came quickly, and it was also the most difficult to let go of.
Looking at Huo Yuhao's handsome profile, Zhu Lu told him about what had happened recently.
"Master, the first academic year is ending soon, and after we go back this time, Dai Huabin will propose to me."
"I don't want to leave Master..."
Hearing Zhu Lu's words, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes.
Looking at Zhu Lu's evasive and somewhat reluctant expression, Huo Yuhao understood.
After eight months of being together, Zhu Lu had been completely won over by Huo Yuhao and couldn't bear to be without him.
Now, the time for reaping the rewards had come.
"Behave yourself, haven't I told you? You must marry him; it's the master's mission!"
"And, I'm going to give you a gift tonight, as a blessing."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Zhu Lu was a little shy, but also curious.
"What kind of gift?"
"A new life."
"What!?"
Zhu Lu was shocked.
This… isn't that…
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but squeeze her legs together, her eyes gradually becoming unfocused.
At night, for some reason, Dai Huabin kept hearing cat meows echoing in his ears while he was asleep.
"Damn it! Where's that cat meowing from?!"
"Ding, Zhu Lu's favorability has reached 100%!"
Time flew by.
The day of parting arrived quickly.
After leaving the cafeteria today, Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao were silent.
It wasn't raining today, but a thick fog hung in the air, giving the gray sky a feeling of reluctant farewell.
What was usually a ten-minute walk took them a long time today. Just as they were about to reach the dorms, Wang Dong suddenly said, "Let's go sit by Sea God Lake."
"Right, and your barbecue! I've never eaten it. Make some for me today!"
Wang Dong was acting a little spoiled, staring at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao looked a bit troubled.
"I didn't prepare any ingredients. This is too sudden."
However, Wang Dong revealed a smile of satisfaction, as if her plan had succeeded.
"Just you wait!"
She quickly ran back to the dormitory and returned shortly thereafter, shaking the bright blue bracelet on her wrist.
Huo Yuhao was somewhat shocked, not expecting Wang Dong to be so well-prepared.
The two of them set off together and soon arrived at Sea God Lake. Wang Dong held the umbrella while Huo Yuhao started the fire.
The rain wasn't too heavy, and the umbrella provided complete coverage.
In a short while, the charcoal stove was lit, and the distinctive smell of charcoal began to rise, though it didn't dissipate in the rain.
On Sea God Lake, a layer of mist drifted, obscuring the distant Sea God Island.
In the lake, shrouded in mist and filled with a refreshing coolness and dampness, the lit charcoal stove brought a wave of warmth to Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. Almost simultaneously, they both looked up at each other, their cheeks flushed by the firelight. They exchanged smiles, and the warmth seemed to have already seeped into their hearts.
The skewers were placed on the charcoal stove, and Huo Yuhao focused intently on the grilling, very seriously.
Suddenly, Wang Dong, who was standing nearby, spoke.
"Huo Yuhao, what kind of girl do you like?"
Wang Dong stood there, holding an umbrella, and quietly watched Huo Yuhao's profile.
Huo Yuhao thought for a long time before replying.
"If it feels right, then it's fine."
The cool air, the fiery red charcoal stove, and the barbecue that was gradually releasing its aroma.
Wang Dong knew that she would probably never forget this scene. This was the barbecue that Huo Yuhao had made for her alone.
She was a little annoyed.
"What's that supposed to mean? Your answer is as good as saying nothing!"
Finally, the first batch of barbecue was ready.
Huo Yuhao handed it directly to Wang Dong.
"You're asking so many questions, even delicious food can't shut you up, huh?"
"Eat it while it's hot."
Wang Dong took the barbecue, and ate it very carefully. She didn't know why, but her eyes started to redden.
"Hmph, you'll regret this someday!"
"You're a bad guy!"
Huo Yuhao looked up at her, those pink-blue eyes holding a stubborn glint.
The sky was dark, but the charcoal fire burned brightly, reflecting on her red face. He wasn't sure if it was the heat from the fire, or if she was blushing.
The two of them had spent a long time eating that barbecue.
The next day, in the early morning.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong woke up. Yesterday evening, Huo Yuhao had, for the first time, not slept with Wang Dong. Today was also the last day of their freshman year.
Tomorrow, the outer court of Shrek Academy would officially be on holiday.
After breakfast, they arrived at the classroom early. Before long, Mujin and Wang Yan entered together.
Wang Yan walked up to the podium, while Mujin went to the back of the classroom and sat in an unoccupied chair.
"Class, today is the last day of your first year. The academy hasn't assigned any teaching tasks. I'll just say a few words, and then you can go back and pack your things."
As soon as Wang Yan said this, the whole class cheered.
Wang Yan smiled slightly. "You've all worked very hard this year. I can say that you are the best class I've ever taught."
"On behalf of myself and Teacher Mujin, I thank you for your efforts. Your efforts will bring our Class One a shared glory."
"However," Wang Yan's tone suddenly changed at this point.
"Unlike other academies, which have final exams at the end of each school year, we at Shrek Academy don't have final exams."
"The assessment to determine whether you can become qualified second-year students will be held at the start of the next academic year."
"Therefore, everyone, after you return, do not relax in the slightest. You should even put in more effort during the one-month vacation than you did while studying at the academy."
"Only then will you be able to continue on in the next academic year."
"I hope that when we have class next year, all of us in Class One will still be here."
"Now, I will mention some key points for the upgrade assessment, which you must remember."
"First, the first point, and there are no tricks to it, is absolute strength, which is your Soul Power."
"To advance from first year to second year, all students must have reached the twentieth level of Soul Power. For the upgrade assessment, if you don't yet have two Soul Rings, then I suggest you don't bother coming back next year."
"No matter how well you perform in the other assessments, it's useless if you don't reach two rings."
Following Wang Yan's words, everyone turned to look at Huo Yuhao.
Even though that was what he said, would Huo Yuhao become a special case if he still only had one Soul Ring next year?
Perhaps noticing the other students' gazes, Wang Yan spoke again.
"No one can change the rules of the academy!"
"Similarly, that includes Huo Yuhao. If Huo Yuhao doesn't reach the second Soul Ring, he will lose his qualification to advance to the second year!"
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