Morning sunlight spilled over the tree-lined paths of Shrek Academy, and the air carried the fresh scent of rain.
With his hands tucked into his pockets, Yun Yi strolled ahead at an unhurried pace.
Wang Dong walked beside him, looking utterly refreshed. The night before, they had reconnected their Yun Dong Power in the dormitory. The exhilarating sensation of their Soul Powers intertwining made even her steps feel especially light now.
Following the corridor, the two arrived at the classroom that had once belonged to Class One, Year One.
With the new semester beginning, they were now considered second-year students.
The classroom's front door stood open. By the corridor window stood a petite figure.
Xiao Xiao wore a light green fitted dress today, her dark green short hair neatly combed.
She nervously twisted the hem of her skirt in both hands, her gaze fixed on the stairwell.
The moment she saw Yun Yi and Wang Dong walking over side by side, the little girl's eyes instantly lit up. Her toes unconsciously carried her half a step forward, but mindful of the students constantly passing through the corridor, she forcibly stopped herself.
Yun Yi halted and smiled at Xiao Xiao's hesitant yet shy appearance.
He did not linger. Walking straight up to Xiao Xiao, he opened his arms and openly pulled the petite, adorable girl into an embrace.
Their bodies pressed together as Yun Yi lowered his head slightly, bringing his lips close to Xiao Xiao's ear.
"Long time no see. Xiao Xiao has gotten even prettier."
His warm breath brushed against her ear, and Xiao Xiao felt her mind go blank with a roar. Her heartbeat completely slipped out of control.
The masculine scent of the young man enveloped her completely. Stiff in Yun Yi's arms, she had nowhere to