"Sister Xiao Wu, there's nothing fun at my place." Huo Yuhao gently declined Xiao Wu's suggestion.
After all, he had always been highly sensitive to emotions. Over the past year, Xiao Wu's occasional teasing had stirred some unusual thoughts in him, but he had always restrained himself, unwilling to let some darker part of his heart grow. Her identity as his "mother-in-law" in his previous life had always made him keep a respectful distance from her.
Besides, he was still thinking of his Qiu'er, who he did not know had long since left the Star Dou Great Forest and joined the Latent Dragon Academy of the Dragon King Hall.
Whenever he recalled the awkward situation of facing both Dong'er and Qiu'er in his previous life, and the tragedy that ultimately followed, he silently reminded himself that in this life, he had to remain devoted and not betray the woman he loved, entrusting all his sincerity to Qiu'er alone.
After quietly strengthening that resolve in his heart, Huo Yuhao was able to remain entirely unmoved by Xiao Wu's teasing.
Still, it had to be said that Xiao Wu had been rather impressive over the past year. Huo Yuhao and Tang San were always by her side, and at some point, Xiao Huohuo had joined them as well.
Heaven knew how strange the expressions of Nuoding Academy's female students—and even its instructors—were whenever they looked at Xiao Wu.
Of course, Xiao Huohuo would soon be heading to Shrek Academy in Suotuo City. After today, or perhaps tomorrow, it would likely be years before they met again.
"Hey."
At that moment, Tang San spoke up again.
"How about this, Huo Yuhao? You and Xiao Wu can both come to my home for the holiday. If you want to return to your home in