"Uh... Student Zhu, are you feeling better?"
"I'm fine, just a little weak."
"Then... come with me for a moment."
As soon as the two of them left, the classroom erupted in a flurry of noise.
"Hold on, what's the relationship between Mr. Ye and that unlucky kid? They seem pretty familiar."
"It feels like there's some awkward tension between them, like they just had a fight."
"Their relationship is good enough to have a fight?"
"Could they be a couple?"
"No way! Absolutely no way! How could a toad match a phoenix? If they're a couple, I'll eat crap upside down!"
Meanwhile, outside in the hallway, Zhu Haomiao and Ye Wan Ning stood in silent confrontation, both unsure of what to say.
Finally, it was Ye Wan Ning who broke the silence.
"Do you have classes this afternoon?"
"Then let's go, follow me to the meditation room!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao looked up sharply, staring at her in disbelief.
"You want to continue the research??!"
Are you not afraid of death?!
Who was it that said they'd never dare to do it again?
You're really committing to admitting fault and never changing, huh?
At this moment, Ye Wan Ning was ready to go all in, indignantly exclaiming.
"Otherwise, my ini... otherwise my thirty thousand yuan would be for nothing?!"
The awkwardness and embarrassment in her heart gradually dissipated, and Ye Wan Ning, hands on hips, glared fiercely at the boy.
She had no choice; the sunk cost was too great, so large that she wasn't willing to give up!
If she didn't come up with some results, she'd be so angry thinking about this every night that she'd leap out of bed!
On the other hand, Zhu Haomiao was silent for a moment and then sincerely spoke.
"Senior Sister, there's still more than ten thousand left of your money, I can give it back to you."
I'm begging you, please don't do anything reckless, okay?
You might not be afraid, but I am!
Ye Wan Ning was momentarily stunned by the boy's sincere words, and after a few seconds, she bit her teeth in anger and embarrassment.
"Is this a money issue?!"
Instantly understanding what Ye Wan Ning truly cared about, Zhu Haomiao frowned tightly, his face full of distress.
The money could be returned, but this couldn't be undone, was he supposed to kiss it back?
"Come on, follow me to the meditation room!"
Elsewhere, seeing the boy's hesitation, Ye Wan Ning grabbed him decisively and dragged him along.
"Don't worry, I was just careless last time, I didn't dodge!"
"This time, I've hired bodyguards and a magic artifact, so there's absolutely no problem!"
Dragging the reluctant Zhu Haomiao along, they made their way to the teaching building. Just as Ye Wan Ning was about to go upstairs, she received a phone call.
"The food I ordered has arrived, I'll go get it. You head up first, don't run off!"
Intending to sneak away, Zhu Haomiao hesitated upon hearing there was good food, and after much deliberation, decided he'd eat this meal first before escaping.
After all, the real danger never came from Ye Wan Ning's experiment research, but from his own inner self.
As long as he stayed true to himself, nothing Ye Wan Ning did would pose any threat.
More importantly, his current Dao Heart had leveled up!
A mere Se Se shouldn't be able to shake him anymore!
After convincing himself, Zhu Haomiao made his way to meditation room 302, and as he opened the door, he was greeted by a beautiful sight.
The afternoon breeze gently danced with the translucent curtains. A warm and soothing beam of sunlight shone onto the sofa, on which a long, languid figure lay.
The long legs in jeans were slim and straight, forming an exaggerated proportion that could only be seen in manga.
Perhaps to block the sunlight, a gray hoodie covered his head, tilted as he slept, showing only a chiselled profile.
Though only a small part of the features could be seen, Zhu Haomiao instantly recognized him as the unjustly handsome guy he saw when he first met Ye Wan Ning!
In an instant, he understood who Ye Wan Ning's "bodyguard" was, and a sour feeling welled up in Zhu Haomiao's heart, with Jealousy starting to spread like wildfire.
But fortunately, both his Dao Heart and Jealousy were at LV.1, and realizing his emotions were getting out of hand, Zhu Haomiao quickly emptied his Spirit Platform, easily suppressing the twisted jealousy.
Wow...they're a match made in heaven; who am I, this monster, to oppose them?
Stay calm, stay calm!
Su E is the eternal god!
While chanting the mantra in his heart, the figure on the sofa seemed to sense someone entering and turned, uttering a sweet whimper while still in the throes of sleep.
The syrupy sweet voice made Zhu Haomiao shiver, and as those long, enchanting, hazy eyes slowly opened, it was as if a fox spirit, beguiling the world, awoke from slumber, turning the whole world amorous and dreamy.
At this moment, gender no longer mattered; the person before him was as beautiful as a supernatural work of art, making one want to possess him unconditionally.
In an instant, Zhu Haomiao understood why the word "beauty is a disaster" existed in ancient times and what it meant to conquer a city with a smile, and the country with another.
The lustful fire in Zhu Haomiao's heart raged uncontrollably, but in the next second, realizing the person wasn't Ye Wan Ning, those sultry, alluring fox eyes suddenly narrowed. The entire aura changed sharply, a piercing gaze like a steel blade across the skin, like a bucket of icy water pouring down, instantly brought Zhu Haomiao back to his senses.
The bewitching, mesmerizing fox eyes turned into aggressive, sword-like brows and starry eyes. With just a squint, the person on the sofa changed from an alluring beauty into an unparalleled gentleman.
With consciousness gradually returning, the feminine seductive aura on him faded, replaced by sharp male elegance.
It was indeed the same face, yet the air around him made a 180-degree shift in an instant, and Zhu Haomiao, who initially presumed he was a woman disguised as a man, was at a loss to determine what gender this guy really was.
Could be male, could be female, could be salty, could be sweet?
In a way, this guy is even more terrifying than Ye Wan Ning!
Noticing his Dao Heart violently wavering, Zhu Haomiao began seriously considering that maybe men weren't impossible after all, leaving him feeling a chill down his spine. Terrified, he took two steps back, looking at the person as if he were a beast ready to devour men.
Such a slight tremor to my Dao Heart, is he an Innate Transgender Saint Body?!
This guy is terrifying, if he's not dealt with, he'll become a huge problem in the future!
But the problem is, I don't think I can beat him!
A muddle of inexplicable thoughts churned wildly in Zhu Haomiao's mind, making his expression quite varied.
On the other side, seeing the young man's myriad expressions and confused gaze, Li Cang couldn't help but furrow his attractive brows.
This guy didn't seem very mentally stable, kind of loopy...