The one thing Mu Qian hadn't expected was that when he first let Little Flower out for a bit of fresh air a few days ago, it would fall for someone else, abandoning Zhu Zhuqing, who had kept it company for a whole year, and turning to nestle in another girl's arms.
Little Flower seemed to love the fresh, natural scent about Xirui, and Xirui was just as fond of Little Flower's adorable appearance.
In the end... the two hit it off at once and became partners in crime... leaving Mu Qian and Zhu Zhuqing behind.
And so, right in front of the two single souls, the pair naturally joined forces to keep each other warm.
Watching Zhu Zhuqing leaning against Mu Qian, Xirui couldn't help looking envious.
After more than twenty days of spending time together, working in harmony, and honing their skills, the three of them might not have known every little detail about one another, but they had become very good companions.
Yet watching Mu Qian and Zhu Zhuqing paired off, Xirui, an innocent girl, felt a touch of loneliness for the first time.
She didn't know what was wrong with her. Her heart kept feeling sour.
She couldn't put a name to the feeling. She just knew it wasn't very comfortable.
Of course, on the surface, she was still the same sunny, adorable girl.
"Ruirui, the freshman assessment is almost over. We've had enough points for ages, so you should get some sleep too. Once it's light, we'll start heading back." Seeing the girl staring blankly at the night sky, Mu Qian couldn't help urging her to rest.
Xirui didn't answer. Instead, she asked about something else. "Brother Mu Qian, after the assessment, we'll start studying at the academy. Does that mean we'll have to live