And Sister Yuehua, how old are you? You look like you're around my age," he asked innocently.
Tang Yuehua gave him a side-eye. Who asks a girl's age so directly? she thought. But Yuan Longxuan seemed entirely unfazed by her silent protest.
Before she could respond properly, Yuan Longxuan had already sat beside her and gently took her hand in his. His five fingers intertwined with hers naturally.
Raising her hand slightly, he held it in front of them both. "Your hands are so beautiful, Sister Yuehua, just like mine. I'm guessing you're eighteen, right?"
The smooth, effortless charm in his words left her momentarily speechless.
His voice was like honey, sweet and teasing.
Though his actions were bold, Tang Yuehua secretly felt a warmth toward him...she had already started to like him.
Yuan Longxuan glanced at his system display.
[Tang Yuehua: Affection 55% – We are good friends]
Without any affection, she wouldn't have invited him to Yuexuan in the first place.
His appearance and charm were fully supported by the system, making him practically irresistible.
He released her hand, placing it palm-up gently in front of them. "Sister Yuehua, look here.
This line represents your career path. It rises steadily, just like the noble academy you've built."
Though he didn't understand everything about a girl's heart, he knew how to spark conversation.
To him, Tang Yuehua was like a little sister, while he, standing taller at 1.85 meters, had a natural protective aura.
"And this line? It's so long," she asked, curious.
"That's your life line," Yuan Longxuan explained with a smile. "It means you'll live a long, prosperous life."
As they talked, Yuan Longxuan subtly rested his right hand on her shoulder.
When pursuing a girl, he believed timing and proximity were key.
Physical force or money might work for some, but he preferred a more refined approach.
They talked for hours, sharing stories and opening up to each other.
Yuan Longxuan recounted humorous events from his life, while Tang Yuehua confessed some of her inner struggles.
Before they realized it, an hour had passed. Yuan Longxuan occasionally rested his head on her shoulder, causing her cheeks to flush.
He was careful not to overstep boundaries but explored the limits gently.
He would pinch her cheeks lightly, whisper small things in her ear....simple actions that subtly deepened their emotional connection.
If he were unattractive or ordinary, such tactics would fail.
His looks and charisma, however, made them effective.
Had any ordinary student tried to act like this with Tang Yuehua, they might have faced severe consequences....she was a guest noble of the Tiandou Empire and a top disciple of the world's leading sect.
But Yuan Longxuan was different; he carried the confidence and system-enhanced aura to match his boldness.
As the afternoon sun dipped lower, Yuan Longxuan felt it was time to leave, though he wasn't about to part without teasing her one last time.
"Sister Yuehua, by the way, what's your soul power level?" Tang Yuehua asked, cheeks crimson, feeling flustered at how long they had been talking.
Yuan Longxuan smiled playfully. "Asking a gentleman's soul power level is impolite, you know."
Tang Yuehua turned her face to the side, pouting slightly.
She tried to ignore him, but Yuan Longxuan's left hand gently cupped her chin, turning her blushing face back toward him.
Her heart raced as she looked into his face. In her mind, two little voices argued:
White Voice: "This isn't right! He's much older than you; you shouldn't...
Black Voice: "
Who cares? Age doesn't matter! Big brother-little sister relationships can have sweet romance too!"
Tang Yuehua's cheeks burned crimson. Having been raised strictly, she had never experienced the feeling of liking someone so intensely.
She admired her brother Tang Hao for his strength, but otherwise, she hadn't considered romance.
Yuan Longxuan, however, continued lightly brushing her hair away from her face.
"Why are you closing your eyes, Sister Yuehua? I've moved that strand of hair for you."
[Tang Yuehua: Affection 69%]
The bond between them had deepened, built on teasing, trust, and subtle intimacy. Though nothing overtly romantic had occurred, Yuan Longxuan had skillfully navigated the boundaries, making Tang Yuehua's heart flutter and laying the groundwork for a sweet, developing relationship.
In the end, Yuan Longxuan was playfully yanked out of Yuexuan Academy by Tang Yuehua, who grabbed his ear with an exasperated expression.
The scene was witnessed by several students who had just arrived for class.
"Wow, Yuan Longxuan and Teacher Yuehua seem so close!" one student whispered.
"Look at Teacher Yuehua blushing. Could it be… she likes Yuan Longxuan?" another teased.
"Wow, bro, you're bold! Even Teacher Yuehua isn't safe from your charms!"
"I wish Yuan Longxuan didn't mind....I'd marry him if I could!" a younger student exclaimed dramatically, causing others to giggle.
Meanwhile, outside the door, Yuan Longxuan looked back at Tang Yuehua's flustered, slightly angry expression and couldn't help but smile.
She looked cute like this, though he knew now wasn't the time to tease her further.
Tonight, he planned to discuss more personal matters with A-Yin, the little playful spirit who had been waiting for him.
As for returning to Yuexuan, he had already arranged with Tang Yuehua to come back the day after tomorrow afternoon.
He didn't need to stay for every session; his role was simply to assist her during guqin lessons and ease her workload a bit.
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