What Youth Is Without Poetry?

"Hey, that's enough. Stop fussing with my collar—it's already perfectly straight." Chen Yan lowered his head slightly, watching the two little hands constantly smoothing his collar, and said with a headache.

"Today's the first day of school. We need to leave everyone with a good impression." Gu Yuena kept a straight little face and refused to let up.

"Yes, yes, everything you say is... ow!"

Before he could finish, he was attacked.

The culprit casually withdrew her weapon of crime and strolled toward the door.

"Come on already. What are you standing there for?"

Gu Yuena had already reached the doorway. She poked her head back in and called to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan clutched the soft flesh at his waist, his face utterly devoid of hope.

Today was Monday, September 1st, Federation Calendar—the opening day for most junior and intermediate academies under the Federal Government.

Today, Chen Yan would also step onto this brand-new stage and become a proud student of an intermediate academy.

But I've already been reborn in another world, so why do I still have to go to school? This isn't some modern urban campus novel!

Chen Yan truly wanted to rot at home, spending his days looking at flowers and grass, teasing fish now and then. Wouldn't that be easy and pleasant?

Seeing that Chen Yan was still standing there without moving, Gu Yuena simply turned back, grabbed him, and dragged him outside.

Chen Yan stared blankly at the scene, his lips trembling. Everything had changed, everything! Even Gu Yuena knew how to pinch people now. Was there no law left in this world? (Had he forgotten that Gu Yuena was the Silver Dragon King?)

And so, Chen Yan was dragged into the car by Gu Yuena, his face full of resistance.

No—

From afar, a face pressed against the car window and gazed outside, its expression filled with longing for freedom.

That was youth in full flight! Watching the luxury car speed past, the passersby could not help but sigh. Whose youth did not contain a heart that hated going to school? Yet only after youth had faded would one look back and wish to return to the classroom!

Heaven Dou City First Soul Guidance Academy

This was the intermediate academy with the strongest teaching staff in Heaven Dou City, and also an academy where brilliant talents gathered alongside the rich and powerful.

On opening day, crowds surged along both sides of the street, while law enforcers maintained order in the road.

Because there were too many people, and those enrolling were either exceptionally gifted or wealthy and influential, vehicles were theoretically forbidden from entering the academy. In practice, all roads within several thousand meters were closed to traffic.

So...

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena rode straight through in a luxury car, completely ignoring that rule. Upon seeing them, the law enforcers hurriedly directed the crowd aside and opened up a passage for them.

"Whose car is that?"

"No idea. I've never seen it before."

The people who had brought their children to enroll looked at one another, all speculating about the family background of whoever was inside.

As for saying anything unpleasant, no one was stupid. Anyone who could command such treatment had to be a high-level soul master. In this world, having the bigger fist was not the only way to solve a problem, but it was always the best way.

After all, a soul master would not be sentenced to death for killing one or two people.

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena sat in the luxury car as the crowd and scenery outside the windows slowly receded. Chen Yan's gaze was somewhat lost. Looking at those busy crowds who had come for school, then comparing them to himself, an indescribable feeling rose within him.

In that gap, he saw his former self.

Chen Yan's thoughts drifted. He recalled his old life: that ordinary world, that dull existence, that commonplace everything. But now, he had come to the world of Douluo, gained a new identity and new opportunities, and also gained the possibility of changing himself.

Gu Yuena quietly watched Chen Yan, who had sunk into his memories. She had noticed that Chen Yan was often touched by certain things. Whether it was an unexpected gift or a sudden blessing, he would always look a little dazed.

The luxury car stopped before the gates of Heaven Dou City First Intermediate Academy. The doors opened, and Chen Yan and Gu Yuena stepped out. Their appearance immediately drew the attention of the surrounding crowd.

"Who are they? They look so imposing."

"No idea, but anyone who can ride in such a high-class car definitely isn't ordinary."

"What beautiful children!"

The people around them whispered among themselves, either marveling at their heaven-defying looks or speculating about Chen Yan and Gu Yuena's identities.

Gu Yuena looked at Chen Yan, smiled faintly, and held out her hand to him.

"Let's go!"

"Alright."

Their little hands clasped tightly together as they walked into the academy side by side.

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena passed through the bustling crowd and headed toward the academy's main gate.

Gu Yuena wore a trace of indifference on her face, ignoring the surrounding discussions and stares, while Chen Yan appeared somewhat uneasy. He was not used to being the center of everyone's attention.

Upon entering the academy, the first thing they saw was a massive statue. The figure in the statue held a longsword, his gaze resolute, as though he were guarding the entire academy. This was the academy's founder, a legendary soul master and an outstanding young figure of his era.

But Chen Yan did not know him. (A nameless extra who had not even left behind a name.) He truly had no interest.

When they reached the registration area, the line stretched before them like a long snake.

But Chen Yan and Gu Yuena did not line up. As members of the privileged class, they were directly led by an academy representative into a separate office.

The furnishings here were far more luxurious than outside. The teacher in charge of registration knocked on the door, immediately revealing a respectful expression.

"Principal Huang, I've brought them."

"Good. Thank you for your trouble. You can head back now." Principal Huang responded warmly, then turned to Chen Yan and Gu Yuena with an enthusiastic smile on his face.

The Teacher nodded and quietly withdrew.

"Student Chen Yan, Student Gu Yuena, welcome to Heaven Dou City First Secondary Academy. I'm the vice principal here, and I'll be handling your enrollment." The vice principal spoke with a smile.

Chen Yan was somewhat surprised, the amount of "what the fuck" in his heart skyrocketing. After all, he had never experienced a principal personally handling enrollment before. Gu Yuena, meanwhile, appeared very calm. She took out several documents and handed them to the vice principal.

The vice principal accepted them and examined them carefully, a glimmer flickering in his eyes. He then placed the documents in a drawer and took out the enrollment forms.

The registration process went smoothly and was quickly completed. The vice principal personally saw them out of the office and informed them that classes would begin tomorrow.

In addition, he specially arranged for a Teacher to lead them to the private dormitories reserved for "outstanding students."

Expectation and welcome shone from the Teacher's eyes. Along the way, he enthusiastically introduced the functions of the academy's various buildings and its history.

What an old simp, seriously. Chen Yan thought silently.

They followed the Teacher across campus, surrounded by lush trees and neat Teaching Buildings. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering dappled shadows and creating a tranquil, cozy atmosphere.

The scent of grass and trees drifted into his nose with the air, and Chen Yan felt a long-lost freshness and peace.