Evening.
A handsome young man and a beautiful young woman slowly emerged from Shrek Academy.
They were Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing, preparing to head for Heaven Dou City.
Originally, after asking Flander for leave that morning, Zhou Chen had planned to depart immediately.
However, having stayed awake the entire previous night, both of them were truly exhausted.
So, at Zhou Chen's suggestion, they first went to Zhu Zhuqing's dormitory to catch up on sleep. Once they fell asleep, they slept until evening.
Now that Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing had slept for an entire day, they were full of energy. They planned to hire a carriage in Suotuo City that night, then set off directly for Heaven Dou City early the next morning.
However, when Zhou Chen reached the academy gates, he caught sight of two people in the bright moonlight—Oscar and Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong was sitting atop a large stone by the academy entrance, swinging her fair legs and hanging her head slightly, clearly in low spirits.
Meanwhile, Oscar stood beside her like a desperate simp, constantly talking in an attempt to comfort her.
Suddenly, as though sensing something, Ning Rongrong raised her head and saw Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing approaching. Her previously dejected little face immediately lit up with delight.
"Brother Zhou Chen, Zhuqing."
Ning Rongrong immediately jumped down from the stone, abandoning Oscar beside her as she jogged over enthusiastically. "Where are you two going?"
"I asked Flander for leave. We're planning to visit the imperial capital, Heaven Dou City."
Zhou Chen smiled.
Upon hearing that, Ning Rongrong immediately became excited. "My home is near Heaven Dou City. I'll come with you..."
Before she could finish, Ning Rongrong seemed to recall something. Lowering her little head, she said softly, "Forget it, forget it. You