Ning Rongrong subconsciously reached out her hand.
Lin Xian gently took it. As Stellar Power circulated, the three of them vanished—and in the next instant, appeared inside Moon Sea Cottage.
Ning Rongrong stood there, slightly dazed.
In her memory, aside from her family… this was the first time she had held a boy's hand.
Realizing that, she quickly pulled her hand back, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks.
"Oh? Aren't you the Little Witch of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Since when did you get shy?"
"None of your business!"
Embarrassed, Ning Rongrong glared at him.
"You should pay attention to your identity, Miss Ning Rongrong. You wouldn't want to fail your assessment, would you?"
…Got her.
Watching her momentum instantly deflate, Lin Xian smiled.
"Come on, little maid. I'll show you around."
—
Ning Rongrong was genuinely curious.
This independent little world was beautiful—just being here made her feel relaxed.
No wonder the two of them didn't want to stay in Shrek Academy's dorms.
There was no comparison at all.
With the sea breeze brushing past them, the three soon arrived at the small attic.
After Zhu Zhuqing's decorating, the place had become warm and cozy.
Even the side rooms had been completely refreshed.
Comparing this to her broken wooden hut…
Ning Rongrong immediately felt dissatisfied with her current living situation.
The gap was just too big!
"Lin Xian… will I be staying here from now on too?"
Her eyes were full of anticipation.
"Hm? Didn't I teach you? What should you call me?"
Ning Rongrong clenched her fists.
"Master~ Will I also be staying—"
"No. You haven't reached that level yet. Behave better these next few days, and maybe I'll consider it."
Huff… huff…
Her frustration shot up instantly.
But then—
"By the way, my shoulders feel a bit sore~"
"I'll massage them! I'll do it!"
The little maid snapped into action, moving behind him and gently kneading his shoulders.
"How's the pressure?"
"Not bad. Keep it like that."
—
Lin Xian glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was sitting nearby.
"Zhuqing, why don't you change into that outfit I gave you? It'd look great."
Zhu Zhuqing gave him a knowing look but still nodded.
She rarely refused him.
Ning Rongrong, however, was completely confused.
What were they talking about?
But she soon found out.
Even her hands stopped moving.
Zhu Zhuqing had changed into a maid outfit as well—black and white, elegant with a hint of mystery.
"Master~ Are you satisfied now?"
That single word nearly made Lin Xian's soul float away.
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward gracefully, then knelt beside him, gently massaging his legs.
What kind of heavenly treatment was this?
Lin Xian felt completely satisfied.
These two together had an effect far beyond one plus one.
"Zhuqing, how are you so good at this?"
"Do you like it?"
"Of course."
—
But Ning Rongrong wasn't focused on the outfit.
Her attention was elsewhere…
On a certain difference.
On Zhu Zhuqing, the outfit looked full and striking.
But when she looked down at herself…
There was nothing blocking her view at all—she could clearly see her pink shoes.
Complete defeat.
"Rongrong, no need to stare. It won't change just by looking. Some things are just natural—you can't compare."
Hearing that, Ning Rongrong's cheeks flushed. She lightly punched his shoulder.
"I can still grow! It's just a matter of time!"
Lin Xian glanced at her.
"It's fine. Small is cute too."
"AAAAAH!"
That one sentence broke her completely.
"I'm going to strangle you!"
—
Watching them, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but laugh.
This kind of lively atmosphere wasn't bad at all.
Lin Xian jumped up and ran.
Ning Rongrong immediately chased after him—but she was no match.
He kept stopping just to tease her.
"Can't catch me!"
"This little maid is too slow!"
"I've already run two laps!"
"Didn't you eat just now?"
Ning Rongrong was furious—but helpless.
So she used a classic move.
She squatted down, covered her face—
—and started crying.
—
"Hey, hey… it was just a joke, no need to go that far…"
"Waaah…"
"Alright, alright. I'll count it as you doing well—you can move in. Okay?"
"Waaah…"
Lin Xian sighed and walked closer.
Right then—
Ning Rongrong suddenly struck!
Her fist shot forward.
Hmph! Just a little trick, and you'll fall for it!
…But she hit nothing.
Lin Xian had already stepped back.
Off balance, she tumbled straight onto the sand.
"Nice try. I've seen tricks like that before."
"But as a little maid, lying to your master deserves punishment."
Before she could react—
Smack.
Lin Xian tapped her lightly and immediately retreated.
Ning Rongrong froze.
Her body tensed, a strange sensation running through her as her face flushed bright red.
He… he actually…
This feeling…
It was unfamiliar.
Back in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she had always been the one teasing others.
Even her father had never disciplined her like that.
Yet now…
It left behind a strange, indescribable feeling.
—
After a while, she finally stood up.
It seemed she needed to talk to Zhu Zhuqing.
There had to be a way to… improve, right?
Where there's a will, there's a way!
—
Not long after, Lin Xian kept his promise.
Ning Rongrong left Moon Sea Cottage, returned to her dorm, and packed her things.
She wasn't staying in that broken wooden hut anymore.
She was moving in.
Immediately.
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