Shrek Academy, Outer Court.
A few days later, the classroom of Grade One Class One was packed, and as the last student hurried in, the final exam of this semester finally came to a complete end.
A moment later, Shen Yi and Wu Changkong walked slowly into the classroom, one after another.
A gentle smile appeared on Teacher Shen's face, and she announced loudly, "Congratulations, everyone! You all successfully passed the final exam of this semester!"
The classroom was silent for a moment, then burst into uncontrollable cheers and relaxed laughter.
Although only one semester had passed, for these first-year freshmen, this period carried too much and too heavy a weight.
They had put in far more effort than in any previous academy and had gone through unimaginable tempering.
To be able to all remain and continue studying in Shrek, this cradle of powerhouses, was itself a victory worth celebrating.
"Alright, everyone, quiet down," Teacher Shen raised her hand, signaling the excited students to calm down.
The noise in the classroom quickly subsided, and all eyes focused on the front.
Teacher Shen spoke, "Now, I announce that this semester is officially over. Class dismissed!"
"Long live Teacher Shen!"
Someone shouted first, immediately drawing excited echoes from the crowd.
Teacher Shen smiled slightly, "I wish everyone a happy holiday!"
With that, she turned and left the classroom with Wu Changkong.
"This is great, finally free!" Xie Xie stretched, his face full of relief.
"Yeah, finally we can relax for a while," Tang Wulin also smiled in agreement, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Just then, a silver figure suddenly appeared at the door of the Grade One Class One classroom.
The students who were about to leave after class were instantly drawn to that figure, and they stopped in unison.
It was a beautiful young girl with silver hair cascading like a waterfall and clear, water-like purple eyes.
Standing there, she naturally became the focus of the entire room.
Many students stared, dumbfounded, almost forgetting to breathe.
Fang Yang looked up and was slightly stunned.
He showed a gentle smile, "Na'er, why are you here?"
Immediately, the eyes of all the students in the class looked at him differently.
Na'er immediately came over, took his arm, and sweetly called out, "Brother, I just missed you."
"Brother? Fang Yang's younger sister?"
"The class monitor has such a beautiful younger sister?"
A low murmur of discussion immediately arose in the classroom.
Zheng Yiran, who was nearby, showed a puzzled expression and asked softly, "Who is this?"
"Yiran, this is Fang Yang's younger sister, Na'er," Xie Xie introduced.
Then, he turned to Na'er and introduced, "Na'er, this is Zheng Yiran."
Zheng Yiran nodded politely in greeting, "Na'er, hello."
"Sister Yiran, hello," Na'er smiled sweetly and responded obediently.
Fang Yang looked at the surrounding classmates and said, "Alright, let's go out together."
Everyone nodded in agreement and walked out of the classroom together.
"Where are we going now?" Xie Xie asked, holding Zheng Yiran's hand.
Tang Wulin suggested, "Let's go to Spirit Ice Plaza."
Fang Yang teased, "Wu Lin, suggesting Spirit Ice Plaza, is it because Senior Sister is waiting for you there?"
Tang Wulin chuckled, not denying it.
Chatting and laughing, everyone arrived at Spirit Ice Plaza.
From a distance, Tang Wulin saw Ouyang Zixin's figure and quickly waved, shouting, "Senior Sister!"
Ouyang Zixin looked over at the sound and walked towards them with a smile.
Tang Wulin quickly stepped forward and gave her a hug.
"Oh..." Xie Xie deliberately let out a mischievous laugh.
Tang Wulin turned back and smiled, "You should look at yourself before speaking."
At this moment, Xie Xie was holding Zheng Yiran's hand, their fingers intertwined, intimately.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged glances, showing expressions of being long accustomed to it.
Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er, the sisters, couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle at this scene.
"Cough cough."
A light cough broke the atmosphere.
Tang Wulin's Senior Sister Mu Xi was standing not far away, having appeared at some unknown time.
She was Ouyang Zixin's best friend, and at this moment, she was looking at the embracing pair with a meaningful smile.
"Oh, Mu Xi, what are you doing?" Ouyang Zixin gently pushed Tang Wulin away, a little embarrassed, a faint blush rising on her face.
Mu Xi blinked at her words, "Zixin, it seems my Junior Brother is very clingy."
"But by showing affection like this in the plaza, have you considered the feelings of us single people?"
Tang Wulin scratched his head, smiling a little awkwardly.
Ouyang Zixin, on the other hand, feigned anger and glared at Mu Xi.
Afterward, everyone arrived at the entrance of Shrek Academy.
Fang Yang smiled and said, "I wish everyone a happy holiday!"
"Happy holiday!"
Everyone's faces were full of smiles as they responded in unison.
Just like that, everyone went their separate ways... Aolai City, Soul Guidance Train Station.
The familiar air and scenery rushed over, and Fang Yang took a deep breath, softly saying, "It's still that familiar feeling."
"Yes, it's been a long time since I've been back."
Na'er said, her gaze inadvertently glancing at Gu Yue beside her.
If it weren't for Gu Yue's previous restrictions, she would have wanted to come back to see her brother and mother much sooner.
Gu Yue felt her gaze but did not say much, just stood quietly to the side.
"Alright, let's go home."
Fang Yang said, naturally reaching out and taking Gu Yue and Na'er's hands respectively.
"Mhm."
Gu Yue and Na'er responded softly, walking with him towards outside the station.
Not long after, the three returned to the familiar street.
Fang Yang brought Gu Yue and Na'er to their doorstep.
He took a deep breath, raised his hand, and knocked on the door.
"Mom, I'm home!"
A rush of footsteps came from inside the house.
The door creaked open, and his mother, Lin Ximeng, appeared at the doorway.
When she saw the three people outside the door, she was stunned.
"Mom, I'm back," Na'er said softly.
"Na'er... Is it really Na'er?"
Lin Ximeng finally came back to her senses, her eyes instantly reddening.
She pulled Na'er into a tight hug, "You child, you didn't even say goodbye when you left... Do you know how worried Mom was...?"
Na'er buried her face in her shoulder, her voice trembling slightly, "I'm sorry, Mom, I'm back..."
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..." Mother Lin Ximeng gently patted Na'er's back, repeating her words.
At this moment, her gaze fell upon Gu Yue, who was standing quietly to the side.
"Auntie."
Gu Yue nodded slightly, greeting politely.
"Gu Yue is here too, come on, don't stand at the door, come in together."
Mother Lin Ximeng released Na'er, enthusiastically took Gu Yue and Na'er's hands, and walked into the house.
Fang Yang, left standing at the door, couldn't help but speak, "Um... Mom, what about me?"
Mother Lin Ximeng looked back at him and smiled, "Can't you come in yourself? You're such a big person, do you still need Mom to pick you up?"
Fang Yang rubbed his nose, muttering softly, "This differential treatment is too obvious, isn't it...?"
Mother Lin Ximeng raised an eyebrow and asked, "What are you mumbling about?"
"I said Mom looks especially beautiful today!" Fang Yang smiled and followed her in, closing the door behind him.
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