The pleasant lap pillow did not last long. After about the time it took to burn an incense stick, Snow Empress suddenly pushed Shen Hanyu away and sat off to the side.
Shen Hanyu was not surprised either. The fact that Snow Empress could accept this much was already beyond expectations.
After a brief silence, Shen Hanyu asked,
"Interested in going to watch the excitement tomorrow?"
Snow Empress glanced at Shen Hanyu, who seemed completely unaffected, then nodded coldly.
Shen Hanyu raised his brows. He knew Snow Empress was still conflicted and hesitant, but at least she had begun learning to accept things on her own, hadn't she?
A day passed quickly.
Element City was exceptionally lively today.
The once broad, orderly streets were packed with people. Soldiers clad in armor had begun maintaining order along the major roads, yet an endless stream of people still continued pouring in from outside the city.
Early that morning, Shen Hanyu received word that his stay-at-home dad and mom had actually come to watch the excitement.
Hurrying all the way there, Shen Hanyu swiftly entered Skywater Academy under the lovestruck gaze of the female guard.
Inside the dean's office.
Shen Liuyu had her arm around an elegant, noblewomanly lady, giggling as she said something. Beside them, a handsome middle-aged man listened with a gentle smile, taking an occasional sip of fragrant tea.
Looking at how much her daughter had changed, Qin Yi lovingly pinched Shen Liuyu's cheek before saying with some dissatisfaction,
"Ayu is still the obedient one. Unlike that brat Shen Hanyu, who never lets us stop worrying."
Shen Liuyu buried her head in Qin Yi's embrace and said with a smile,
"Mom, you know how amazing Brother is now. Last night, he even fought that Sword Douluo from the Seven