Chapter 220: The Greedy Qian Renxue, Xiaogang Heads to Shrek
In the next moment, every thought in Qian Renxue's mind disappeared.
Because Yun Yuan opened his arms and gently pulled her into an embrace.
"Xue'er, when did you start liking me?"
Looking at the breathtakingly beautiful girl in his arms, Yun Yuan asked softly.
At this moment, he had already begun accepting Qian Renxue's feelings for him.
Although he still found it a little awkward, after all, he had always treated Qian Renxue as his younger sister.
He had never imagined that one day, the girl he had regarded as a little sister would be held so intimately in his arms.
"Well... Brother Yun Yuan, actually, I started falling for you two or three years ago, when I first began to understand those feelings."
"It took me until now to finally face my heart. I don't want to be just your little sister anymore. I want to be like Sister Dong'er and stand by your side."
Qian Renxue wrapped her arms around Yun Yuan, resting her head against his chest as she honestly shared the feelings she had kept hidden for so long.
Hearing her answer, Yun Yuan was slightly stunned.
He had never expected that his dear little sister had already fallen for him several years ago.
"By the way, Brother Yun Yuan... does that mean I'm your girlfriend now?"
Qian Renxue wanted to hear him personally confirm their relationship.
"How about we go on a date first?"
Yun Yuan glanced at her and made a suggestion.
However, Qian Renxue immediately shook her head.
"I don't want to. I want to be your girlfriend now."
Yun Yuan wasn't in a hurry, but she certainly was. She had dreamed countless times of becoming Brother Yun Yuan's girlfriend.
Besides, considering how close they already were, there was hardly any need for a formal date.
"Alright. Then Xue'er is my girl."
Seeing how eager she was, Yun Yuan no longer refused her.
The moment she heard his confirmation, Qian Renxue's eyes curved into beautiful crescents, and a radiant smile bloomed across her face.
It seemed her father and mother had been right.
Sometimes, taking the initiative really was the most important step.
At last, she had won the heart of the person she loved most.
She had never been happier.
After that, Qian Renxue sat on Yun Yuan's lap, gently swinging her long, fair legs as she continued sharing everything that had been in her heart.
Yun Yuan simply held her quietly, listening attentively and occasionally responding with a few gentle words.
As time passed, the lingering awkwardness in Yun Yuan's heart gradually faded away.
Now that they were lovers instead of brother and sister, their interactions naturally began to change.
New feelings slowly replaced the old ones.
Perhaps because they had finally confirmed their relationship, Qian Renxue remained by Yun Yuan's side until evening.
As darkness gradually covered the sky, she looked at him with bright, expectant eyes.
"Brother Yun Yuan... can I stay with you a little longer tonight?"
Ever since they had become a couple, she simply wanted to spend as much time with him as possible.
Yun Yuan smiled warmly.
"Of course. But don't stay up too late. You still need to rest."
"Mm!"
Qian Renxue nodded happily.
Leaning lightly against his shoulder, she quietly enjoyed the peaceful moment between them.
Neither of them spoke for a while.
The comfortable silence alone was enough to make her smile.
Eventually, Yun Yuan stood up.
"It's getting late. I'll walk you back."
"Okay."
Qian Renxue reluctantly stood and took his hand.
Before leaving, she looked at him with a brilliant smile.
"Brother Yun Yuan..."
"Hm?"
"I'm really happy today."
"So am I."
The two smiled at one another before walking off together beneath the moonlit sky.
…
Nuoding Academy, Dean's Office.
"My old friend, I've made up my mind. I'm leaving Nuoding Academy to put my true talents to use."
A middle-aged man with a round face, a buzz cut, and a full beard spoke while his swollen face still resembled a pig's head.
He was none other than Xiaogang, who had recently been beaten into that state by Xiao Wu.
A few days earlier, his exceptionally talented disciple, Tang San, had left.
Without Tang San, how could he continue nurturing him? How could he prove his theories?
Because of this, Xiaogang decided to leave Nuoding Academy in search of another genius to cultivate, all to prove the value of his theories.
As for where he would go, he had already made up his mind.
A few days earlier, he had received a letter from his good friend Flender.
According to the letter, Flender had recently accepted a disciple with innate rank 9 soul power named Ma Hongjun.
His martial soul was the Evil Fire Phoenix. Its strength was no weaker than a top-tier martial soul, but it suffered from the corruption of evil fire.
To Xiaogang, this was the perfect opportunity to put his theories into practice.
A genius soul master.
A martial soul with flaws.
If he could solve Ma Hongjun's martial soul defect and eventually nurture him into a powerful Titled Douluo...
Then Yu Xiaogang's name would surely become famous throughout the soul master world.
Although Ma Hongjun had already become Flender's disciple...
Xiaogang believed that if he could somehow persuade Flender to let him take Ma Hongjun as his own disciple, that would naturally be ideal.
If that proved impossible, then he would simply take Ma Hongjun as his adopted son and bind their relationship that way.
Only then would he be willing to pass on his precious theories.
Otherwise, there wasn't the slightest chance.
Back in the Dean's Office.
After hearing that Xiaogang intended to leave Nuoding Academy...
The dean immediately slammed the desk and stood up, his face lighting up with excitement.
"Wonderful! Xiaogang, you're finally leaving to... display your talents."
Among everyone at Nuoding Academy, perhaps no one was happier about Xiaogang's departure than his old friend.
Originally, he had invited Xiaogang to stay as an honorary guest simply because Xiaogang had nowhere else to go, and he pitied him.
But who would have thought...
He would remain there for six whole years.
Six full years of free food and lodging.
If not for preserving his own reputation and considering Xiaogang's background, he would have long since ended their friendship and thrown him out.
Seeing his old friend's reaction, Xiaogang felt something was off.
Rather than looking happy for him, the dean almost seemed relieved.
Did he not want his theories to continue benefiting Nuoding Academy?
Not only did he fail to persuade him to stay, but he didn't even try.
No wonder Nuoding Academy would always remain a small academy.
As a dean, he didn't even recognize the value of recruiting a future theoretical grandmaster like himself.
"Hmph. One day, he'll regret this."
Xiaogang thought proudly.
Moments later...
As he walked out of the Dean's Office, Xiaogang slammed the door shut with force, venting his dissatisfaction.
Dean: …
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