Dormitory Seven.
Tang Yin's gaze landed on Xiao Wu, who was already curled up asleep, covered by her old clothes.
As for why she didn't use anyone else's, the reason was naturally that she found their bedding repulsive.
Tang Yin slowly pulled the old clothes off Xiao Wu, then covered her with the set of bedding he had specifically bought for her, before sitting cross-legged on his own bed to meditate with his eyes closed.
The next day.
Xiao Wu slowly opened her eyes, her sleepy-eyed appearance looking particularly adorable.
"What is this?"
Having just woken up, her mind was still a bit foggy, and when she saw the clean, neat bedding covering her, her little head became even more bewildered.
"Am I still dreaming?"
"Where did this bedding come from?"
Xiao Wu sat up straight, scratching her head with a confused expression, when her peripheral vision caught sight of a set of bedding on Tang Yin's bed next to hers that was identical to the one covering her.
"Could this bedding be from Tang Yin?"
Just then, Tang Yin, who had returned from his morning run, entered Dormitory Seven, instantly drawing Xiao Wu's attention.
"Tang Yin, where did you go yesterday? I couldn't find you all day! And, is this bedding yours?" Xiao Wu asked in quick succession, her eyes full of questions.
"Let me answer one by one." After walking closer, Tang Yin explained with a smile, "I asked for leave yesterday to go obtain a spirit ring. I am now a Spirit Master who possesses a spirit ring."
"As for this bedding, I bought it. After all, it's going to get cold soon, and it wouldn't be good if you caught a cold."
Hearing these sudden words of concern, Xiao Wu's little face suddenly turned rosy.
"Thank you~"
"Once I earn some money, I'll pay you back~"
Tang Yin didn't pick up on that topic, instead saying with a smile, "Get up quickly, let's go eat breakfast, and then we have class. Wang Sheng and the others have already gone."
"Breakfast! Yay, yay!" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and her stomach gave a timely growl.
Tang Yin couldn't help but chuckle.
"What's so funny~" Xiao Wu pouted with a blushing face, quickly got up, washed, and began to comb her hair.
Tang Yin watched quietly from the side and asked at the right moment, "Do you want me to help you?"
"You're a boy, and you know how to comb hair?" Xiao Wu glanced sideways at Tang Yin, asking in surprise.
Tang Yin gave a mysterious smile, walked behind Xiao Wu, took the comb directly from her hand, and gently stroked her soft, silky hair with one hand.
"I haven't agreed yet!"
Xiao Wu looked at Tang Yin behind her through the small round mirror in her hand, her pretty face slightly flushed.
"Hey! Tang Yin!"
Tang Yin was methodically combing Xiao Wu's hair; hearing her call, he raised his eyes and asked, "What is it?"
"What do your mom and dad look like?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"Why the sudden question?" Tang Yin felt slightly surprised.
"Look at how good-looking you are; your mom and dad must be very good-looking too," Xiao Wu laughed.
"Then you've guessed wrong. My... my dad isn't good-looking, and I haven't met my mom yet. As for my appearance, I didn't look like this three months ago; it was only after my martial soul awakened that it mutated, causing my appearance to change as well," Tang Yin explained with a chuckle.
Nine parts truth, one part lie.
Xiao Wu blinked, asking in surprise, "You haven't met your mom yet? What does that mean?"
"Is that hard to understand? I don't have a mom!" Tang Yin explained.
"Ah? No mom?" Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment. After thinking it over, she realized what Tang Yin meant and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry!"
Tang Yin smiled indifferently, not taking it to heart, and then held the finished scorpion braid out in front of Xiao Wu: "Take a look, how is it? It's passable, right?"
Xiao Wu held the scorpion braid, examined it, and nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad!"
Xiao Wu's eyes flickered, and she gave a sly smile: "Tang Yin, as the boss of Dormitory Seven, I've decided to give you a task!"
"What task?" Tang Yin had a premonition.
"From now on, you'll be the one to comb my hair!" Xiao Wu thought for a moment, then clenched her fist and said, "In return, if anyone bullies you in the future, just tell me, and I'll take revenge for you!"
"That idea sounds pretty good." Tang Yin stroked his chin, looking thoughtful, then nodded and smiled: "Alright, I agree."
Xiao Wu was very happy to hear this.
The cafeteria at Notting Academy was bustling with people.
On the second floor.
Generally, only students with some means would dine on the second floor, and the standard of food here was far beyond what the first floor could compare to.
The meat buns in the steamer, the fragrance of the rice porridge, and more, made one's appetite soar.
Tang Yin had just bought twenty meat buns, twenty vegetable buns, and two large bowls of rice porridge.
Just as he turned around, he saw Xiao Wu standing behind him, her hands tightly clutching the hem of her shirt, her cheeks flushed a faint red.
She stood on tiptoe to glance at the price list, then quietly felt her empty pockets. The smile on her lips collapsed, her eyes filled with embarrassment as she looked at Tang Yin, her mouth drooping.
"What's wrong?" Tang Yin raised an eyebrow, his voice warm.
"I don't have any money. Wang Sheng and the others paid for my meal yesterday," Xiao Wu whispered.
Tang Yin said softly, "Didn't you see me buy two bowls of rice porridge? Do you think I could eat all this by myself? One of them is for you!"
Xiao Wu's eyes lit up instantly, the previous awkwardness swept away, and her tone was full of surprise: "Really? Then... then I'll reluctantly help you finish it!"
Tang Yin nodded with a smile and walked toward the dining table.
Xiao Wu trotted happily behind Tang Yin.
After sitting down, even though she was already very hungry, she didn't start eating right away, waiting instead for Tang Yin to give the word.
"Don't just sit there, eat up! Class is about to start!" Tang Yin urged, then handed Xiao Wu a meat bun.
Xiao Wu's lips curled upward as she took a big bite of the meat bun. Juices overflowed, her pretty face filled with satisfaction, and her bright, sparkling eyes curved into crescent moons.
"Tang Yin, you're so kind!"
Tang Yin smiled and began to eat his own breakfast.
Six years!
Six whole years!
This was the first time in six years he had eaten a breakfast like this!
Tang Yin couldn't help but clench his fists, swearing in his heart: "Good days like this must continue forever!"
Tang Yin and Xiao Wu were both first-year students.
As soon as the bell rang and the teacher left, the crowd swarmed out.
Tang Yin and Xiao Wu also headed toward the cafeteria.
"You two, stop right there!"
A rough shout exploded in the hallway, drawing the attention of passersby.
Tang Yin turned to look.
He saw a handsome youth leading five boys of similar age walking toward them.
Their demeanor was clearly hostile.
Moreover, they were staring directly at him and Xiao Wu, obviously coming for them.
"Xiao Wu, do you know them?" Tang Yin asked in surprise.
Xiao Wu pursed her lips and said, "You weren't here yesterday, so you don't know. The one leading them is called Xiao Chenyu. He's a sixth-year student, known as Boss Xiao."
"He's incredibly arrogant and loves to bully the work-study students. If Wang Sheng hadn't stopped me, I would have fought them in the cafeteria yesterday."
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