After all, it would be rude to trouble them too often.
Li Yan was quietly doing the math in his head.
"Come to think of it, I'm a little jealous of Song Chuxia."
Li Yan set aside his worry about his friend and shared what was on his mind instead.
"You want someone to pursue you relentlessly, too?"
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"No."
Li Yan couldn't help rolling his eyes.
Though he knew Master Xiao was teasing him on purpose, he still explained himself.
"If we both felt the same way, that'd be one thing."
"But if it were one-sided, then no thanks."
"I couldn't handle such heavy affection."
"I meant a demon."
Li Yan lowered his voice on the last word.
"Master Xiao, you know, I've known you for quite a while now."
"How come I've never met a demon who wanted to help me?"
"Is there anything you need a demon's help with?"
Xiao Xiao asked, amused.
Uh...
Li Yan was stumped.
He thought it over carefully.
It seemed...he really didn't have anything.
"So I'm the one who's left demons with no chance to show what they can do?"
Li Yan shrugged.
He wasn't sure whether he should be happy or disappointed about that.
"Everything comes down to fate."
Li Yan mused.
"I wonder if I'll get a chance like that someday?"
"Of course, I don't mean if I'm unlucky."
Li Yan hurried to clarify.
He didn't want to jinx himself.
That would be both funny and miserable.
All he wanted was a small encounter with a demon, something that would make him smile.
Xiao Xiao and Li Yan parted ways.
Xiao Xiao had barely stepped into the dormitory building when snow began falling from the sky.
The students' delighted voices rang