(Wang Dong'er beauty photo)
Lin Ye looked into her eyes and said earnestly, "Dong'er, actually, I know you're a girl."
Wang Dong'er's mind went blank. "When...?"
Their hot breaths mingled, and both of their faces flushed red.
Wang Dong'er's hands pressed against Lin Ye's chest. She wanted to push him away, but felt as if all the strength had drained from her body.
Like a kitten scratching an itch.
Or perhaps... seducing him.
Lin Ye kissed her.
"Mmph..."
Her lips were soft, tender, and sweet...
After a long while, they finally parted.
Wang Dong'er's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes glistened with moisture. She murmured, "You... you bad guy."
Lin Ye straightened up, a smile on his lips. "Dong'er, you're not jealous anymore, are you?"
Wang Dong'er hurriedly sat up too, covering her chest with both hands. Her face was red as she lowered her head. "I... I'm not..."
Looking at her adorable expression, Lin Ye said, "I won't tell anyone. But when we're in the dorm, you don't have to pretend to be a boy anymore. Is that okay?"
Wang Dong'er nodded shyly.
Lin Ye breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. Looks like Dong'er doesn't have that chastity lock from Tang San yet! Otherwise, I would've been thrown off just now!
Just then, Wang Dong'er's system panel appeared:
[Congratulations on completing the main quest: More Children More Blessings stage mission!] [Soul Power increased by one level!]
She froze.
Had that kiss just now... increased her Soul Power?
Wang Dong'er savored the sensation from the kiss. Her whole body felt limp, as if she were soaking in warm water.
She had no idea when Lin Ye had discovered she was a girl...
But that didn't matter anymore.
Now she could... kiss Lin Ye again...
She buried her face in the quilt, her ears burning red.
At Shrek Square.
Huo Yuhao was finally almost done running.
His legs had begun twitching left and right like a butterfly flapping its wings, and he couldn't stop them at all.
He was utterly spent. His face looked as if it had been drained dry, his eye sockets were sunken, and stubble had sprouted on his chin.
"I am the chosen one! I finished running..."
With a splash, he fell straight into a puddle left by the rain, sending muddy water flying.
Afternoon class began.
Zhou Yi stood at the lectern, sweeping her gaze across the class before it finally settled on Huo Yuhao.
"Huo Yuhao, you've finished the two hundred laps. Your perseverance is admirable."
The class fell silent.
"From today onward, you're the class monitor of Class One."
Huo Yuhao stood up. His legs were still trembling like butterfly wings, and he had to grip the edge of his desk to steady himself.
"Y-yes, Teacher Zhou..."
His voice trembled.
Zhou Yi nodded and continued teaching without changing her expression.
After an afternoon of training, they finally made it to the end of class.
Zhou Yi walked over to Huo Yuhao, grabbed him by the back of his collar, and led him away.
Who knew whether she was taking him to the office for something or giving him special treatment.
Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er didn't have to fight with anyone else for the communal washroom or carry basins of water back to the dorm to wash up. They had a nice, comfortable shower in the Micro Restroom.
Wang Dong'er finished first and came out.
Lin Ye was sitting on the bed waiting for her. He looked up and froze.
Wang Dong'er wore a loose nightdress, her long, fair legs exposed. Her hair was still half wet, and a few loose strands clung to her cheeks.
This was the first time Lin Ye had seen her dressed in women's clothes.
Fair and soft, like a flower just beginning to bloom.
Wang Dong'er lowered her head, blushing. "Stop staring..."
Lin Ye scratched his head and said honestly, "Dong'er, you're really beautiful."
The tips of Wang Dong'er's ears turned red. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's. "If you keep saying things like that... I'll go back to wearing boys' clothes."
"No, no!" Lin Ye hurriedly waved his hands. "Wear whatever makes you comfortable. Anything looks good on you."
He stood up. "I have something to do. I'm going out for a bit."
"Wait." Wang Dong'er stopped him, pouting. "Make me a cup of milk tea before you go!"
Lin Ye smiled and nodded. "Okay."
After making the milk tea, Lin Ye left and headed for the place he'd arranged to meet Tang Ya.
He was still thinking about Wang Dong'er in her little nightdress when his ear suddenly hurt.
"Ow—"
Tang Ya's coquettish voice sounded beside him. "So you do know how to come out! I've been waiting forever."
Lin Ye pleaded pitifully, "Xiao Ya, let go first. We sweated a lot during physical training, so I went back to the dorm to wash up before coming out."
Only then did Tang Ya let go. She looked him up and down, frowning slightly.
"Did that deranged old hag Zhou Yi give you a hard time? You'd better be careful. She's famous for being iron-fisted and impartial. If you fall into her hands, you'll lose a layer of skin even if you don't die."
"How are you feeling? If you're not up to it, forget it. We can do it tomorrow."
Lin Ye hurriedly shook his head. "Xiao Ya, I'm fine. Let's go."
Tang Ya giggled and patted the snack cart beside her. "I gave the cart a quick makeover. It'll definitely draw a crowd!"
Lin Ye glanced at it. It was a riot of colors, decked out with balloons and ribbons. It certainly stood out.
"Xiao Ya, where are we going to sell?"
Tang Ya had clearly thought it through already.
"Outside the academy! Shrek Academy's main gate is the east gate of Shrek City. There are always tons of vendors outside the east gate, including students from our academy doing business."
"We'll go there too. With your milk tea, we don't have to worry about nobody buying it—we should worry about being swamped!"
The two of them pushed the snack cart out of the academy.
The moment they stepped outside, Lin Ye was taken aback.
Vendors crowded both sides of the avenue beyond the east gate, selling all sorts of things. The array of goods was dazzling.
Most were selling food of one kind or another, and their cries rang out without pause.
Clearly, they had all gathered here to do business with the students of Shrek Academy.
Tang Ya eagerly claimed a small spot not far from the city gate and parked the snack cart.
The little blackboard read: Milk Tea, 5 Copper Soul Coins per cup.
Lin Ye glanced at it, the corner of his mouth twitching.
Five Copper Soul Coins? That was far too little for all the effort.
He picked up a rag, wiped off the price, and wrote a new one.
Tang Ya leaned over to look, her eyes nearly popping out of her head. "One Gold Soul Coin per cup?! Xiao Ye, isn't that an outrageous price? Will anyone even buy it?"
Without looking up, Lin Ye took the Milk Tea Maker out of the Leopard Skin Pouch and got to work.
"Don't worry, Xiao Ya. They definitely will."
As soon as the first cup was ready, Tang Ya eagerly snatched it up and took a drink.
The milk tea slid down her throat, and her whole body went limp. She closed her eyes and sighed blissfully. "So happy~"
Holding the cup, she watched Lin Ye's busy figure and suddenly asked, "Lin Ye, what am I to you?"
Lin Ye's hands paused. "Huh?"
Tang Ya's eyes curved into a smile. "You're my milk tea~ That way, I can hold you in the palm of my hand."
Lin Ye was speechless.
A cheesy pickup line?
Tang Ya, where did you learn that?
Tang Ya didn't care how he reacted. She happily cradled her milk tea and watched Lin Ye work.
A man who works hard is so handsome!
Before long, a girl was drawn over by the colorful snack cart.
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