One week earlier.
Xia Qingyin was training in the practice room alongside her teacher, who was also her aunt, Xia Juan.
After training came the break.
At that moment, Xia Juan asked with a beaming smile, "Xiao Yin, Principal Song told me Lu Yuan's ability has evolved to SS-rank. Is that true?"
Xia Juan had a good relationship with Song Liyuan, too. When she'd asked why he'd chosen Lu Yuan as captain, Song Liyuan had told her.
In any case, once the National Supernatural University Competition began, Lu Yuan's true strength would be impossible to hide...
Even so, Xia Juan found it hard to believe, so she simply asked her niece, Xia Qingyin, as well.
She knew that Xia Qingyin was Lu Yuan's girlfriend.
After Xia Qingyin confirmed it, Xia Juan's expression turned rather serious.
"Xiao Yin, in that case, you'd better keep a close eye on him."
That was what Xia Juan said.
"Keep an eye on what?"
Xia Qingyin looked adorably confused.
"A top-quality man like Lu Yuan is bound to have plenty of women trying to steal him away."
"I'm not saying he can only have one girlfriend, but at least make sure he has a place in his heart for you."
Xia Juan answered Xia Qingyin's question.
"So, Auntie, you..."
Before Xia Qingyin could finish, Xia Juan leaned close to her niece's ear and whispered something...
"Auntie, you..."
"Lu Yuan and I haven't gotten that far yet..."
Xia Qingyin bashfully turned her head away, her pretty face instantly flushing red.
Xia Juan said earnestly, "Oh, you'll get there sooner or later anyway. I'm only doing this for your sake. Don't you want to?"
"I... Of course I do, but..."
Xia Qingyin hesitated, the words she'd been about to say catching in her throat.
"But what?"
Xia