Ning Rongrong habitually pressed close to Zhu Zhuqing's delicate body, treating her like a body pillow as she hugged her tightly.
Zhu Zhuqing had grown used to it, too.
Held in Ning Rongrong's soft embrace, she felt comfortable and safe.
The two sisters slept soundly.
Early the next morning.
The two sisters, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, washed up at the hotel.
Zhu Zhuqing still wore her leather pants and fitted outfit, perfectly showing off her slender, shapely figure.
Ning Rongrong had changed out of her white dress and into a pair of long gray pants. She wore a yellow blouse embroidered with clouds, giving her an elegant, gentle look while still seeming ready for action.
After all, today they were going to Soul Fight—to throw down!
Wearing a skirt made it easy to flash someone!!
Then.
After the two sisters had breakfast at Shanhaijian Hotel, they headed for Shrek Academy.
Shrek Academy was in a remote village on the outskirts of Suotuo City, some distance from the bustling city center.
The two sisters rode in a carriage for nearly an hour before reaching Shrek Academy.
Shrek Academy was a shabby, rundown place, even smaller than Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy.
Naturally, it had no such thing as a gate guard.
The two sisters, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, entered the academy as if no one were there, strolling boldly down the main path.
As they walked.
The two of them saw five young figures running beneath the warm morning sun, doing their morning exercises.
Among them.
Ma Hongjun grumbled, "Flender is a real piece of work. He's gone to the chicken coop three days in a row now and ordered the Full Chicken Set Meal."
"He's eaten his fill, then slept in every day. He still hasn't woken up."
"And he makes us get up early and go running. He's not even human, aaagh!"
Ma Hongjun's chubby face was flushed red from running, and he vented his resentment with a string of curses.
"Fatty, you're out of shape!" Dai Mubai mocked. "I just went and took care of business with those twin sisters last night, and I'm still raring to go this morning. I'm out here running, too, aren't I?"
As Dai Mubai spoke, he looked rather pleased with himself. He was in great shape, after all.
He was about to keep gloating.
But Oscar, beside him, stopped in his tracks as if he'd seen a ghost and quickly called out, "Mubai, Hongjun, stop talking!"
"Why can't we talk? The dean's still asleep. He can't hear us!" Ma Hongjun retorted.
"Look over there! Rongrong and Zhuqing are back!!" Oscar's voice was tinged with excitement.
Ma Hongjun quickly shut his mouth, looking sheepish. He didn't dare say another word.
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Xiao Wu all stopped in their tracks at the same time and looked in the direction Oscar was pointing.
The five of them all saw Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing walking toward them.
These past few days.
The two sisters, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, had eaten well and slept well, and their skin looked radiant.
In the warm sunlight, their fair skin seemed to glow, making them especially striking!
Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun couldn't tear their eyes away, their gazes burning.
Even Tang San, usually the most composed, couldn't help sneaking a few extra glances.
Xiao Wu noticed and pursed her lips slightly.
"Holy crap! Dean Flender was right!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed. "Zhu Zhuqing really did bring Ning Rongrong back to the academy!"
Flender had once predicted in front of Ma Hongjun that Zhu Zhuqing would bring Ning Rongrong back to the academy within three days.
Even if Ning Rongrong didn't come back, Zhu Zhuqing would return to the academy by herself.
And now.
The three-day deadline had arrived!
Zhu Zhuqing had indeed returned to Shrek Academy with Ning Rongrong!
Watching Zhu Zhuqing approach, Dai Mubai's heart stirred. He murmured, "I used to think the dean's words were nothing but bullshit."
"But now, I take that back!"
"The dean really is amazing. He even predicted this—Zhuqing really came back!"
"Experience really does beat youth."
He hadn't seen Zhu Zhuqing for several days, and Dai Mubai was itching all over, as if a cat were scratching at him.
He wanted Zhu Zhuqing.
As for Ning Rongrong, that foolish girl who still acted like a spoiled young lady, it would be best if she didn't come back!
"Rongrong..." Oscar murmured, excitement rising in him.
As long as Ning Rongrong came back to Shrek Academy, he still had a chance to win her over!
"Third Brother, does Ning Rongrong want to stay and study at the academy now that she's thought things through?" Xiao Wu asked Tang San.
"I think that's probably it," Tang San replied with a nod. "Zhu Zhuqing was gone for three days. She must have persuaded Ning Rongrong, touched her with her sincerity, and convinced her to stay at the academy!"
"Zhuqing is amazing!" Xiao Wu couldn't help praising her.
Nearby.
Oscar beamed and hurried forward to greet them, saying excitedly, "Rongrong, Zhuqing, you're back!"
"Rongrong, have you made up your mind? Do you want to stay at Shrek Academy?"
"We've all really missed you!"
Dai Mubai, who was some distance away, heard him and rolled his eyes at Oscar, muttering, "That lovesick puppy's talking nonsense. Who would miss this princess-like 'young lady'? He's the only one who wants her!"
Dai Mubai had a strong prejudice against Ning Rongrong because she'd insulted him to his face and made him lose face.
From childhood to now, every woman had been respectful and obedient around him.
Dai Mubai had never been insulted by a girl before.
He held grudges. He wanted to pluck every thorn from Ning Rongrong's rose and make her obey him.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai had already claimed her as his woman!
Chapter 37: Divorce Dai Mubai
Dai Mubai's Evil Eyes gleamed. He could discipline Zhu Zhuqing for the rest of her life!
"Hmph!" Dai Mubai snorted at Ning Rongrong. "You'd better have thought this through!"
"Our Shrek Academy has rules. It's not a place where you can stay if you want and leave if you want!"
"If you've made up your mind, then don't leave again!"
"Otherwise, get lost now!"
Xiao Wu couldn't listen to any more of it and urged him, "Mubai, watch your mouth. We're all classmates!"
Dai Mubai glanced at Xiao Wu with his Evil Eyes.
If Tang San hadn't been standing beside her, making him wary, Dai Mubai would have definitely found a way to give Xiao Wu a piece of his mind.
Ning Rongrong's gaze passed right over Oscar, who stood nearby with a welcoming smile. She didn't want to deal with him at all.
Then she looked coldly at Dai Mubai and said indifferently, "Dai Mubai, you're still just as foul-tempered as ever!"
"Looks like I'll have to give you a good beating today before you'll behave!"
"Do you really think you, Dai Mubai, are invincible—that no one can teach you a lesson?"
"In my eyes, you're nothing but a sick cat pretending to be a tiger, bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"
"You're really good at putting on a show. Even my Storage Soul Tool belt can't compete with you!"
Ning Rongrong's words were utterly unkind, each one striking home as she tore into Dai Mubai.
Everyone around them was stunned.
They hadn't expected Ning Rongrong, after vanishing for more than three days, to come back just as arrogant as before.
In fact, she was even more brazen now than when she'd left.
The smile on Oscar's face froze.
"Rongrong, you..." Oscar stammered, unsure what to do.
"Don't call me Rongrong. You don't deserve to!" Ning Rongrong shot Oscar a cold glance. "I already gave you a chance. You were the one who couldn't make the most of it!"
"I hate people like you who can't focus on one person!"
"Go find your whole forest, your whole sea of flowers!"
"Don't waste my time, and don't waste yours!"
"You...!" Oscar was struck dumb, as if lightning had hit him.
"Oscar, why are you pining after this shrew? Come back!" Dai Mubai snapped.
Oscar quickly composed himself, then snorted. "Hmph, Ning Rongrong. Give you an inch and you take a mile! I was being nice, and you threw it in my face. I'm not going to indulge you!"
With that, Oscar slunk back to Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun.
Ning Rongrong had long since grown used to Oscar's behavior. It was nothing new to her. He was just a coward.
Ma Hongjun had spent the whole time standing by and watching, enjoying the view with his burning gaze.
"Ning Rongrong, you shameless wretch! Shrek Academy doesn't welcome you!"
After Oscar returned, Dai Mubai stepped forward.
At the same time, he raised his right palm. Soul Power surged through his body, and a violent aura poured out of him.
Dai Mubai meant to slap Ning Rongrong's mouth to pieces and see whether her mouth was tougher or his palm!
"Dai Mubai, is hitting girls and support-type Soul Masters all you know how to do?"
"If you want to hit Rongrong, you'll have to get past me first!"
Zhu Zhuqing's figure blurred as she moved in front of Ning Rongrong, blocking Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing with his Evil Eyes and said, "I thought you'd gone to persuade Ning Rongrong to come back to the academy."
"I never thought this vixen had taken you away, filled your head with lies, and turned you against me!"
"The husband rules the wife, just as the father rules the son. I'll teach you a lesson first, then go deal with Ning Rongrong!"
As Dai Mubai spoke, the anger in his Evil Eyes burned even hotter.
"I'm not your wife. You have no right to discipline me!" Zhu Zhuqing said coldly.
Dai Mubai sneered. "Don't forget, we were betrothed at birth!"
"You're my fiancée. We may not be married yet, but you'll be my wife sooner or later!"
"You're mine. I'm warning you not to side with outsiders, or I'll beat you right now!"
Dai Mubai's words left Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar stunned.
It was the first time they'd learned that Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai had already been betrothed!
No wonder Dai Mubai was always clinging to Zhu Zhuqing and treating her as his property.
Ning Rongrong had known about this for a long time.
Ever since Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had become close friends, Zhu Zhuqing had told her everything.