Xiao Wu, the Gold Medal Wingwoman

"Cough, cough cough..."

Hearing Xiao Wu's sudden voice, Du Cheng could not help coughing.

This girl really knew how to create surprises.

However, Xiao Wu's words eased the slightly awkward atmosphere between Du Cheng and Zhu Zhuqing considerably.

"My name is Du Cheng. I offended you earlier, so I hope Miss Zhu will not take it to heart."

As he spoke, Du Cheng gave Zhu Zhuqing a somewhat apologetic smile.

No matter what, staring at a girl he had just met was indeed rather impolite.

"Du Dage, there's no need to mind it."

As soon as Du Cheng finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing quickly shook her head.

"If it weren't for you, I might have died beneath the Three-Tailed Cat's claws long ago. How could there be any offense to speak of?"

"If you don't mind, Du Dage can just call me 'Zhu Qing.'"

"If that's the case, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Du Cheng agreed to Zhu Zhuqing's suggestion without hesitation.

"Du Dage sounds far too formal. Zhu Qing can call me 'Cheng Gege,' just like Xiao Wu does."

"I understand, Cheng Gege~"

She nodded, but by the time the last three words left her lips, Zhu Zhuqing's face had already turned bright red.

The Host's bond with Zhu Zhuqing has reached 20. An Intermediate Lottery can be conducted at 30.

Hearing the system prompt in his mind, Du Cheng's lips curled up slightly.

Though Zhu Zhuqing possessed a temperament completely different from Xiao Wu's, the two actually shared one trait—an admiration for the strong.

Xiao Wu's admiration for strength was innate, while Zhu Zhuqing's had been shaped by her circumstances.

As the legitimate daughter of the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing had been betrothed to Dai Mubai, the third prince, from the moment she was born.

Unfortunately, in order to avoid competing with his older brother, Dai Weisi, Dai Mubai had actually abandoned Zhu Zhuqing and fled the Star Luo Empire.

From then on, Zhu Zhuqing developed an intense desire for strength.

She not only hoped to possess great strength herself, but also hoped to have a husband powerful enough.

At the very least... he should not be like that useless coward who fled the empire!

Judging from what had happened so far, Du Cheng clearly fit Zhu Zhuqing's standards perfectly.

He was young, handsome, and possessed formidable strength.

He had even dealt with a Four-Hundred-Year Three-Tailed Cat with ease. If she had seen Du Cheng's soul ring, she might have thought he was already a Soul Master.

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze drifted across Du Cheng and Xiao Wu's faces, and a trace of disappointment flashed through her eyes.

Why hadn't I met someone this outstanding sooner?

Naturally, Du Cheng had no idea what Zhu Zhuqing was thinking.

However... now that he had met her, Du Cheng certainly would not let her leave so easily.

His gaze landed on Zhu Zhuqing as he spoke directly.

"Zhu Qing, you've already obtained your First Soul Ring. What are you planning to do next?"

"I..."

Hearing Du Cheng's question, Zhu Zhuqing froze for a moment, then a despondent look appeared on her face.

"I don't know either."

"I ran away from home, and my sister may still try to hunt me down. So I can only take things one step at a time."

Perhaps because of the faint goodwill in her heart, Zhu Zhuqing actually revealed her predicament outright.

"Your sister is hunting you down?"

The moment Zhu Zhuqing finished speaking, Xiao Wu let out a cry of surprise.

"Don't your father and mother care?"

"They..."

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes dimmed.

Father and mother?

Since they had been willing to give birth to her, perhaps they did love her.

But these were rules that the family had passed down for so many years. How could they possibly change for the sake of one or two people?

What Zhu Zhuqing did not know was that her sorrow took on a different meaning in Xiao Wu's eyes.

In Xiao Wu's view, Sister Zhu must have suffered unfair treatment and might even have been rejected by her own parents.

Then she thought of her mother, who had given up her life to protect her, and Xiao Wu's pity for Zhu Zhuqing instantly surged to its peak.

"Sister Zhu, don't be sad."

Xiao Wu reached out and pulled Zhu Zhuqing into a hug before speaking.

"Even if they don't like you, there will definitely be lots of people who do, like..."

She looked around, and her gaze landed on the only other person present.

"Cheng Gege, do you like Sister Zhu?"

Heh~

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, even Du Cheng could not help feeling amused.

This girl really knew how to set him up!

Although he knew Xiao Wu only wanted to comfort Zhu Zhuqing, Du Cheng still nodded with a serious expression.

"Zhu Qing is so beautiful. I liked her from the very first moment I saw her!"

That was right, he was just that honest!

At a time like this, talking about feelings or fate was nonsense. After all, Zhu Zhuqing was not as simple-minded as Xiao Wu.

The facts proved that Du Cheng's words were entirely correct. After hearing them, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes visibly grew more flustered.

He likes me. He actually likes me too!

As for the four words "so beautiful" that Du Cheng had mentioned, Zhu Zhuqing had already chosen to ignore them.

Being beautiful is one of my traits and advantages. Is that something I can't admit?

"Th-thank you."

"Sister Zhu, since you have nowhere to go anyway, why not come with us?"

Xiao Wu's fondness for this beautiful, cool, and miserable older sister had long since reached its maximum.

As soon as Zhu Zhuqing finished speaking, Xiao Wu eagerly extended the invitation.

Sister Zhu is so pretty. If I could keep both her and Cheng Gege by my side, that would be wonderful.

"You..."

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Zhu Zhuqing could not help freezing.

"You're willing to take me with you?"

As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Du Cheng. She knew very well that he was the one who truly made the decisions between the two of them.

"Of course."

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Du Cheng immediately nodded.

"Xiao Wu and I are both students at Notting Academy. If Zhu Qing is willing, you can become our roommate."

If circumstances had allowed it, Du Cheng truly wanted to pick Xiao Wu up and give her a fierce kiss.

What was a wingwoman?

This was what a wingwoman was!

If it had not been for Xiao Wu, he would not even have known how to bring up keeping Zhu Zhuqing with them.

"I'm willing!"

The eager words slipped from Zhu Zhuqing's mouth, and she could not help blushing.

"Actually, I was planning to go to Notting Academy too."

After giving a reason that lacked confidence, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze quickly drifted over Du Cheng.

I just want to learn about the Heaven Dou Empire's educational standards. It has nothing to do with Du Cheng!

"That's wonderful."

Du Cheng had already gained some understanding of Zhu Zhuqing's tsundere personality.

That was why, after hearing her words, he quickly nodded.

"Both Xiao Wu and I are very happy to have Zhu Qing as our roommate."