The Ice and Fire Twin Prodigies' "Surprise Attack": A Carefully Planned Green Tea Performance

Hearing this question, Huo Wu hurriedly waved her hands, her fiery red short hair leaving afterimages in the air. "No! Teacher, His Highness the Crown Prince did speak with us back then, but she respected our wishes very much. We really came here willingly!"

Nan Feng raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu nodded in unison, their eyes exceedingly earnest.

Nan Feng smiled helplessly and continued, "Then after staying here for a while, do you truly like life here?"

The two exchanged another glance. This time, without the slightest hesitation, they nodded firmly. "We do!"

A sincere smile appeared on Shui Bing'er's cool, delicate face. "Everyone treats us very well. Whether it's Xiao Wu, Rongrong, or Sister Gu Yuena and the others... They can be a little rowdy sometimes, but no one puts on airs. It's much happier than our previous academy."

"Then that's good." Seeing that they were not pretending, Nan Feng finally relaxed. "Since you've decided to stay, if you have any problems with cultivation or daily life in the future, or if anyone wrongs you, tell me right away."

Upon hearing that, Shui Bing'er's movements paused slightly. A faint trace of struggle and hesitation flashed across her fair, pretty face.

"Um... Teacher." Shui Bing'er bit her lip and spoke somewhat haltingly. "There really is something..."

Nan Feng's gaze sharpened, and he frowned slightly. "What is it? Did someone bully you?"

"It's not bullying!" Shui Bing'er hastily waved her hands. Then, somewhat flustered, she turned her head and secretly glanced at Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu nearby, who were pretending to admire the scenery while actually straining their ears to listen.

She turned back, took a deep breath, and whispered to Nan Feng, "Teacher, could you... come a little closer?"

Nan Feng froze. Though puzzled, he