Dorm Confession

Wang Dong'er replied in a muffled voice from under the covers, "Why aren't you sleeping?"

"What?" Cui Yajie sat up, looking at the other two with amusement.

"My heart feels so heavy, like it's stuffed with a stone. How can I sleep?"

Xiao Xiao sat up as well, and whispered, "I'm a little... having trouble sleeping."

Cui Yajie lifted Wang Dong'er's blanket and pulled her out of her "shell" as well.

"Alright, stop pretending to be asleep. Let's have a proper talk, the three of us."

Wang Dong'er was pulled up and leaned against the headboard somewhat reluctantly. Her long, light blue hair fell over her shoulders, making her look even more delicate.

"What's there to talk about? The facts are right in front of us."

"Yes, the facts are undeniable."

Cui Yajie sat cross-legged, her expression turning serious.

"Huabin and Sister Xiaotao Tao are together. So what? And then what? You two are just going to let it go like this?"

Her gaze swept across Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao's faces one by one.

"You two, can you honestly say you have absolutely no feelings for Huabin?"

This question, like a sharp awl, pierced straight into the hearts of the two of them.

Xiao Xiao's cheeks flushed instantly. She instinctively avoided Cui Yajie's gaze, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with her hands.

Wang Dong'er stubbornly retorted:

"What could I possibly want! I just want to... defeat him!"

"Come on, you're kidding me." Cui Yajie bluntly exposed her.

"Want to beat him? Then why are you blushing? Why are you feeling so jealous? Wang Dong'er, you can fool others, but can you fool yourself?"

"I..." Wang Dong'er was choked and couldn't speak.

Yes, you can't fool yourself.

Ever since the Freshman Assessment, that guy has always been hanging around in front of her.

He saw through her disguise as a woman and defeated her mercilessly in the ring.

Then, in the Soul Master Tournament, he created miracles time and time again, even catching himself when he was unconscious.

And that Light's Demon-Breaking Right Arm Bone, such a precious thing, he just casually gave it to me.

One thing after another, that figure had long been etched into her heart.

That sense of resentment, that obsession with surpassing him, subtly changed its flavor at some point.

Seeing that Wang Dong'er remained silent, Cui Yajie knew that her words had had an effect.

She sighed, her tone softening slightly.

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with admitting it. A guy like Dai Huabin is so outstanding he's almost unreal. His ability, talent, background, and looks—aren't they all top-notch? It's perfectly normal for girls our age to be attracted to him."

Xiao Xiao chimed in softly, "Yeah... the class monitor is really good."

She also remembered many things.

She recalled that a year ago, Dai Huabin helped her obtain Soul Ring and arranged her future.

I recall the way he gave me that priceless Soul Bone, with an air of absolute authority.

At that time, she felt that although this boy seemed aloof, he was actually very reliable.

Unbeknownst to them, that sense of dependence and gratitude had taken root and sprouted.

Looking at their expressions, Cui Yajie knew the answer in her heart.

Wasn't her own situation no different?

Not to mention something as precious as Soul Bone, there was also a treasure like the Ten-Thousand-Year Snow Lotus. Dai Huabin gave her was not just a Soul Bone, but also a recognition.

"Alright, since everyone knows the answer, let's not keep it to ourselves."

Cui Yajie cleared her throat, as if she were presiding over an important meeting.

"I'll go first."

She took a deep breath, her expression calm and composed.

"I, Cui Yajie, admit it, I like Dai Huabin. Not the kind of liking between classmates, but the kind of liking where I want to be with him."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao's face was so red it looked like it was about to bleed. She fidgeted for a long time, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's hum.

"I... I think... I kind of like him too."

After saying that, she immediately buried her head in the pillow, not daring to look at anyone again.

Cui Yajie nodded in satisfaction, and finally fixed her gaze on Wang Dong'er.

In the dormitory, only the breathing of the three people remained.

Wang Dong'er felt uncomfortable under their gaze. She hugged her knees, her eyes darting around, and refused to speak.

Cui Yajie didn't urge her, but just quietly watched her.

After a long time, so long that Xiao Xiao couldn't resist peeking out from under her pillow.

Wang Dong'er finally collapsed like a deflated balloon.

She buried her face in her knees, her voice muffled.

"Okay, okay! I... I'll count as one too, alright?"

Cui Yajie and Xiao Xiao exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of relief and... excitement in each other's expressions.

"Dong'er, it's your turn." Cui Yajie's lips curled into a sly smile. "Since you've admitted it, then tell me, when did you start?"

Faced with Cui Yajie's persistent questioning, Wang Dong'er buried her head even deeper and refused to speak.

"Oh, what's there to be embarrassed about?" Cui Yajie nudged her. "We're sisters on the same side now, we should share information."

Xiao Xiao chimed in softly, "Yes, Dong'er, just say something."

After much coaxing and pleading from the two men, Wang Dong'er finally raised her head, but the blush on her face still hadn't faded.

"I... I didn't!" she struggled last. "I just think... that guy is sometimes... actually quite pleasing to the eye... that's all!"

"Oh..." Cui Yajie and Xiao Xiao drawled out their words, uttering an "oh" in unison, their expressions extremely ambiguous.

Wang Dong'er felt both ashamed and annoyed by their stares, so she decided to give up entirely.

"It started when he beat me in the Freshman Assessment! So what! Is that not allowed?!"

She thought that her words would elicit teasing from the two of them, but to her surprise, both Cui Yajie and Xiao Xiao showed thoughtful expressions.

"So early..." Cui Yajie stroked her chin, as if analyzing some important information.

Xiao Xiao counted on her fingers and muttered softly, "That's a little bit earlier than me..."

Wang Dong'er was stunned; this reaction was completely different from what she had expected.

"You... you're not going to laugh at me?"

"Why are you making fun of me?" Cui Yajie rolled her eyes at her. "Liking someone isn't anything shameful. Now, we all know our situation; we're all interested in that guy Dai Huabin."

She paused, her expression turning serious.

"However, we've also seen that he already has Zhu Lu and Sister Xiaotao Tao by his side. And, judging from their appearance, they seem to get along quite well. Do you think we have a chance of winning if we go it alone?"

This question instantly cooled down the previously lively atmosphere.

Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao both fell silent.

Yes, Zhu Lu is Dai Huabin's fiancée. The two grew up together and have Martial Soul Fusion Skill, so her position is secure.

Ma Xiaotao is a senior student in the Inner Academy. She is very powerful and has risked her life for Dai Huabin. They have just established a relationship and are deeply in love.

What about the three of them?

In terms of strength, he can't compare to Ma Xiaotao.

In terms of relationships, he can't compare to Zhu Lu.

It seems there's truly no chance of winning.