Ye Qiu Had Learned Bad Habits Fast

There still weren't many people back in Dorm Seven, but it was already noisy. The work-study students were sharing amusing stories from their trips home and passing around local specialties.

Xiao Wu didn't join them. She lay on her bed, propping her chin up with her hands as she quietly watched the doorway.

Click!

The tightly shut door opened a crack, letting in a shaft of light.

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up slightly, and a hint of anticipation rose in her heart. She slowly sat up on her knees.

"Ye Qiu—!"

The moment the door swung fully open,

Xiao Wu couldn't hold back a cry of delight. She stared at the black-haired boy bathed in golden sunlight, her crimson eyes flashing with excitement as her little face turned bright red.

A pink glow spread over her. A soft rabbit tail appeared behind her, and a pair of pink rabbit ears sprouted from her head. Her third Soul Ring lit up, and Xiao Wu vanished from the bed where she had been kneeling.

Ye Qiu had just pushed open the door to Dorm Seven and hadn't even had time to react when he heard a clear, excited shout. His vision blurred, and a sudden weight landed on him as a small pink figure abruptly clung to his body.

Perhaps because she was used to using Soft Skills, Xiao Wu wrapped both legs tightly around Ye Qiu and hugged his neck just as tightly. She stared fixedly at him, seeming so overjoyed that she might burst into tears.

"Ye Qiu! You're finally here!"

"Mm, I'm back."

Ye Qiu smiled warmly.

Listening to the soft, sweet voice he had long grown accustomed to and breathing in the familiar, long-missed fragrance that filled his senses, Ye Qiu couldn't help wrapping his arms around Xiao Wu's waist.

As his hands circled her waist, he accidentally brushed against the little tail, white tinged with pink. Xiao Wu couldn't help letting out a soft moan, her body trembling slightly.

Men learned bad habits fast. Ye Qiu was used to grabbing snake tails and drinking snake milk, so when he noticed Xiao Wu's reaction, he couldn't help feeling eager to try. Curiously, he gave her little tail a gentle squeeze.

"Mm~ Ye Qiu, don't touch there!"

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, her face turning crimson. She didn't resist, only tightening her legs around Ye Qiu as her body trembled slightly.

Her round, wide crimson eyes stared at Ye Qiu. This guy seemed to have changed a little. He'd never played with her tail before; at most, he'd tugged her rabbit ears a couple of times.

"Fine. I'll do it another day."

Ye Qiu nodded slightly and let go of her little tail. Then he shifted his hands to support Xiao Wu's bottom and slowly carried her farther into Dorm Seven.

"Another day...?"

Xiao Wu pursed her red lips, her eyes flickering. She felt unbearably shy, but seemed to accept it without a word. Clinging tightly to Ye Qiu, she rested against his shoulder and murmured, "Ye Qiu, I already made your bed for you, and I aired out your quilt too."

"Really?" Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow with a smile and looked over at his bed. Sure enough, everything was ready. He gave Xiao Wu's bottom a light pat and said gently, "Then I won't hold it against you for lying in my bed without asking."

"What's there to hold against me for? You're not allowed to bully Sister Xiao Wu. I've been so good!" Xiao Wu rolled her eyes and muttered before hugging Ye Qiu and breathing in his long-missed scent.

"Boss! It's been ages. Why do I feel like you've gotten way more handsome?!" It was Zhang Wei. Ever since Wang Sheng left, he had been the top dog beneath Dorm Seven's F3.

"Haha. You've got a good eye." Ye Qiu laughed heartily. After the Ice and Fire Body Tempering and the changes brought about by the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, his looks had indeed improved considerably. He had bright eyes, pearly teeth, and a handsome, refined appearance; his features had become more defined. Xiao Wu's legs were squeezing the eight-pack at his waist, but it didn't bother him. He'd grown taller, too—Xiao Wu only came up to his chin now.

Hearing Zhang Wei's comment,

Xiao Wu looked up at Ye Qiu curiously and tilted her head. He really did seem much more handsome. She met his gaze, her face turning red, then leaned against his shoulder again. Her shapely legs tightened around him. Had they gotten firmer and stronger, too?

Tang San, who had just walked over, also noticed that Ye Qiu seemed different. He was not only much shorter than Ye Qiu, but could even sense a hint of pressure from him—the pressure of a powerful person.

"I'm saying... shouldn't you get down now?"

Ye Qiu let go of Xiao Wu and stood by the bed, gently rocking his body from side to side to remind the Rogue Rabbit, who still clung to him and showed no sign of getting down.

"Oh, right! I'm getting down now."

Xiao Wu blushed and stepped onto her own bed. Only then did she realize everyone else was watching her. Mortified, she looked around, her crimson eyes widening as she snapped, "What are you looking at? What's so interesting? Don't make Sister Xiao Wu throw you all out!"

Xiao Wu was still plenty intimidating. Before she'd even finished speaking, everyone in Dorm Seven looked away.

Only then did Xiao Wu feel a little more at ease.

When she came to her senses, Tang San was already standing in front of Ye Qiu.

"Xiao San, how have you been these past two months? Did your old man come back from hunting to play dad again?"

"Ye Qiu, you're still as sharp-tongued as ever!"

Tang San rolled his eyes helplessly, disappointment showing in his gaze.

Clearly, Tang Hao had gone off to hunt and still hadn't returned.

Or perhaps Tang San simply didn't know that Haozi was watching him from some shadowy corner.

"Haha. You've gotten used to it by now."

Ye Qiu chuckled casually.

"I have gotten used to it. Otherwise, I'd have to fight you for three hundred rounds."

Tang San said helplessly. He didn't want to keep bickering with Ye Qiu, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"But you've finally come back. Xiao Wu's been waiting for you for ages, and she hasn't even gone to eat yet."

"Oh?"

Ye Qiu didn't bother to respond to Tang San's ridiculous claim about fighting for three hundred rounds. Instead, he glanced at Xiao Wu. Seeing her lowered head and shy expression, he couldn't help smiling. He reached out and ruffled her hair.

With a smile, he said, "Perfect. I haven't had lunch either. Let's eat together in a bit."

"Sure, sure!"

Xiao Wu nodded happily. Her stomach suddenly rumbled, and her face turned even redder.

"Xiao San, would you like some, too?"

Ye Qiu looked back at Tang San. As he spoke, he took the food he'd bought outside from his Soul Tool and set it on a small table beside the bed.

"A Soul Tool?"

Tang San's gaze sharpened as he looked at the bracer on Ye Qiu's left wrist, set with a piece of jade. His mind filled with questions, but he waved a hand and politely declined. "I'll pass on the food. I'm curious what you've been doing these past two months, though. You've changed so much."

"Haha. Nothing much. I just traveled a long way to visit relatives." Ye Qiu smiled and turned away, unpacking the lunch he'd brought back.