Ye Qiu Learns Bad Quickly

Not many people had returned to Seventh Dorm, yet the air was filled with boisterous chatter. The work-study students were sharing amusing anecdotes from home and passing around local delicacies.

Xiao Wu didn't join in. She lay on her bed, propping her chin with her small hand, quietly watching the doorway.

Click!

The tightly shut door creaked open, letting in a sliver of light.

Xiao Wu's eyes brightened slightly, a flicker of anticipation rising in her heart as she slowly knelt up.

"Ye Qiu—!"

As the door swung open completely.

Xiao Wu couldn't help but gasp. Her gaze fell upon the black-haired youth bathed in golden sunlight, her crimson eyes flashing with brilliance, her small face flushed with excitement.

A pink glow enveloped her body, and a soft rabbit tail appeared behind her. A pair of tender pink rabbit ears sprouted from her head. Her third Soul Ring lit up beneath her. Xiao Wu, who had been kneeling, vanished from the bed.

Ye Qiu, who had just pushed open the door to Seventh Dorm, hadn't even registered what was happening when he heard a clear, excited cry. His vision blurred for a moment, and his body felt heavy as a small, pink figure suddenly latched onto him.

Perhaps accustomed to using Soft Skills, Xiao Wu's legs wrapped tightly around Ye Qiu, and her arms hugged his neck just as firmly. She stared intently at Ye Qiu, her expression suggesting she was on the verge of tears from sheer joy.

"Ye Qiu! You're finally here!"

"Mm, I'm back."

Ye Qiu smiled gently.

Listening to the familiar, soft voice by his ear and inhaling the long-missed, refreshing scent, Ye Qiu's hands instinctively wrapped around Xiao Wu's waist.

When his hands brushed against the small, pinkish-white tail, Xiao Wu let out a soft moan, her delicate body trembling slightly.

Men learn to be mischievous quickly. Having grown accustomed to handling snake tails and drinking snake milk, Ye Qiu felt a spark of curiosity upon noticing Xiao Wu's reaction. He gently cupped the tail and gave it a squeeze.

"Eeek~ Ye Qiu. Don't touch there!"

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, her face flushing crimson. She didn't resist, merely tightening her embrace around Ye Qiu, her body quivering slightly.

Her large, round crimson eyes fixed on Ye Qiu. He seemed different; he had never played with her tail before, at most just a quick grab of her rabbit ears.

"Alright, I'll play with it later."

Ye Qiu nodded slightly, releasing the small tail. He then cupped Xiao Wu's perky buttocks and slowly walked into Seventh Dorm.

"Later…?"

Xiao Wu pursed her red lips, her eyes flickering. She felt incredibly shy but seemed to accept it, saying nothing more. She hugged Ye Qiu tightly, leaning her head on his shoulder, and whispered, "Ye Qiu, I've already tidied up the beds for you, and I even aired out the blankets."

"Is that so?" Ye Qiu raised his eyebrows with a smile and glanced at his bed. Indeed, it was all made. He gently patted Xiao Wu's bottom and said softly, "Then I won't hold it against you for lying on my bed without permission."

"What's there to hold against me? You're not allowed to bully Xiao Wu-jie! I've been so good!" Xiao Wu rolled her eyes, mumbled a couple of times, and hugged Ye Qiu, gently sniffing his long-missed scent.

"Big Brother Old Jack! Long time no see! How come I feel like you've gotten so much handsomer?!" The speaker was Zhang Wei. Ever since Wang Sheng left, he had been the top student in Seventh Dorm below F3.

"Haha. You have a good eye." Ye Qiu burst into hearty laughter. After the Ice and Fire tempering and the modification by Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, his appearance had indeed improved significantly. His eyes were bright, his teeth white, his demeanor refined and handsome, and his facial features more chiseled. Even with Xiao Wu clinging to his waist, his eight-pack abs didn't feel uncomfortable. He had also grown taller; Xiao Wu now only reached his chin.

Hearing Zhang Wei's words.

Xiao Wu also curiously looked up at Ye Qiu, tilting her head. He did seem much better looking. Their eyes met, and her face turned red as she leaned back against his shoulder. Her shapely legs tightened, seeming to have become more toned and robust?

Tang San, who had just walked over, also noticed something different about Ye Qiu. Not only was he much shorter than Ye Qiu, but he could also feel a subtle pressure emanating from Ye Qiu, the pressure of a strong individual.

"I say… shouldn't you get down now?"

Ye Qiu released his arms and stood by the bed, shaking his body gently to remind the clingy, reluctant-to-get-down "rogue rabbit."

"Ah, okay, okay, I'm getting down."

Xiao Wu blushed as she stepped onto her own bed. Only then did she realize everyone was looking at her, and she felt incredibly embarrassed. She glared with her large crimson eyes and declared, "What are you looking at? There's nothing to see! Believe it or not, Xiao Wu-jie will throw you all out!"

Xiao Wu's deterrence was quite effective. Before her words even finished, the others in Seventh Dorm averted their gazes.

Xiao Wu finally felt more at ease.

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

"Little San, how have you been these past two months? Has Uncle Hao returned to be your dad again?"

"Ye Qiu, your mouth is as venomous as ever!"

Tang San rolled his eyes helplessly, a hint of dejection appearing in his eyes.

Clearly, Tang Hao had gone out hunting and had yet to return.

Or perhaps Tang San didn't know that Hao was lurking in some dark corner, watching him.

"Haha. I'm used to it."

Ye Qiu chuckled casually.

"I'm used to it too, otherwise I'd definitely fight you for three hundred rounds."

Tang San said speechlessly, not wanting to banter further with Ye Qiu. A slight smile played on his lips.

"But you're finally back. Xiao Wu has been waiting for you for quite a while. She hasn't even eaten yet."

"Oh?"

Ye Qiu didn't dwell on Tang San's overconfident three hundred rounds. Instead, he looked at Xiao Wu with surprise. Seeing her chin resting on her chest, her shy posture with her head lowered, he couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and ruffled Xiao Wu's head.

"That's perfect," Ye Qiu said with a smile. "I haven't had lunch yet either. We can eat together later."

"Okay, okay!"

Xiao Wu nodded happily, a rumble from her stomach making her cheeks flush.

"Xiao San, do you want some too?"

Ye Qiu turned to look at Tang San, taking the food he'd bought from outside out of his Soul Tool and placing it on a small table by the bed.

"A Soul Tool?"

Tang San's gaze sharpened as he looked at the jade-inlaid bracer on Ye Qiu's left wrist. He was filled with surprise and uncertainty. He waved his hand, declining, "No need for food. I'm actually curious what you've been up to these past two months. You've changed so much."

"Haha. Nothing much, just took a long trip to visit relatives," Ye Qiu chuckled, turning his back to unpack the lunch he'd brought.

Wishing everyone a pleasant life!