Xiao Wu's Great Transformation, Her Heart Unchanged

After several days of travel, Meng Chen and Huang Douluo I's group finally returned to Heaven Dou City.

He now feels that Heaven Dou City is much better than other places because this city has the lovely Xiao Wu.

So after saying goodbye to the members of the Imperial Fighting Team, Meng Chen didn't rush back to his dormitory, but instead prepared to go to the Moonlight Pavilion to see Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu must miss him terribly, right? When they parted, he said he would visit her as soon as he returned to Heaven Dou City.

Moonlight Pavilion is still located in a bustling area, but once inside, it is so peaceful.

"Young Master Meng?"

The waiter was quite surprised to see Meng Chen.

"It's been a long time, Young Master Meng. What brings you here today?"

Meng Chen: "I've come to find Xiao Wu."

The waiter then realized what was happening and stepped forward to lead the way. "Young Master Meng, Moonlight Pavilion is holding a banquet today, please follow me."

Moonlight Pavilion is not only an academy for nobles to learn etiquette, but more importantly, it is a place for the younger generation to expand their networks and build relationships.

Therefore, various banquets or social salons are frequently held in the Moonlight Pavilion.

Meng Chen followed the waiter to a carved wooden door. Soft music came from inside, and someone was playing a soothing tune.

However, the music couldn't mask the various sounds of laughter and conversation, indicating that there were quite a few people inside.

After entering, Meng Chen glanced around and saw a dozen or so noble young men and women in the hall, all dressed elegantly and behaving with grace and poise.

Among these people, Meng Chen spotted Xiao Wu at a glance.

She was absolutely the center of attention.

Her long hair was still braided into a long scorpion braid, but she carefully paired it with earrings, each adorned with a delicately carved plum blossom, simple yet elegant.

If we had to point out any change in Xiao Wu's hairstyle, it would be that two strands of hair were left hanging down by her temples, making her already exquisitely beautiful face appear even more ethereal and otherworldly.

She stood upright and graceful, exuding elegance and composure.

In such a short time, Xiao Wu had practiced those etiquette details to an extremely natural and proper degree, like a born aristocrat.

Judging from her demeanor alone, Meng Chen almost didn't recognize her.

Is this really the same Xiao Wu from before?

Several young noblemen were surrounding her.

The one closest to Xiao Wu was handsome, dressed in a silk robe, with a fine mutton-fat jade pendant hanging from his waist, exuding immense wealth. He was telling Xiao Wu some witty jokes about high society.

The others were equally impressive in terms of clothing and appearance, and after the jokes, they enthusiastically discussed the novelties of their own estates.

One person said that he had recently hired a florist from the south who cultivated a rare double-petaled rose, and that Xiao Wu could go and see it another day if she was interested.

As the center of attention, these weren't the only ones who wanted to get close to Xiao Wu.

But only these few have the most illustrious family backgrounds and the highest status. With them around, naturally no other young people would be so blind as to try and interfere.

Xiao Wu listened politely, a proper smile on her lips.

She would occasionally respond with a few words, and the noble youth, emboldened by Xiao Wu's initiative, would continue the conversation along the lines.

Is this still Xiao Wu?

Meng Chen stood at the door watching this scene and couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

He could hardly believe it was Xiao Wu; she was so elegant and poised, completely different from when she was with him.

Without giving it much thought, Meng Chen strode towards Xiao Wu.

On the way, the noble ladies couldn't help but light up when they saw Meng Chen, and they couldn't hear what their male companions were babbling about.

Before Meng Chen even reached Xiao Wu's side, he attracted a lot of attention, and even Xiao Wu looked at Meng Chen.

Upon seeing Meng Chen arrive, joy immediately welled up in Xiao Wu's heart. Almost instinctively, she lifted her skirt and ran towards Meng Chen, abandoning all her aristocratic poise and elegance.

"A-Chen! You're finally back!"

Xiao Wu pounced on Meng Chen like a bird, showing no respect for the nobles. She even naturally wrapped her arms around Meng Chen's neck, displaying an intimate posture.

This must be what they mean by "absence makes the heart grow fonder," right?

She transformed back into the original Xiao Wu.

The smiles on the faces of the elegant young noblemen who had been chatting and laughing with Xiao Wu in the hall froze.

Holy crap, who is this guy?

Why did Xiao Wu pounce on him the moment he arrived?

I was here first!

However, being nobles after all, and having studied at the Moonlight Pavilion for so long, it's impossible for them to be bad at managing their expressions.

They quickly regained their composure and followed Xiao Wu to Meng Chen's side, asking, "Miss Xiao Wu, who is this—"

Xiao Wu then stepped back from Meng Chen's embrace and smiled at the noble youths, saying, "This is Meng Chen, my friend, and also a very important person to me."

That can't be true, right? When did Xiao Wu have someone so important to her?

It must be her older or younger brother, that's right.

The young nobles consoled themselves.

"Are you kidding? We are grand dukes, even sons of the kingdom. There's no reason for us to abandon them and get intimate with some unknown kid."

"So it's Brother Meng! I've heard so much about you. I am Quincy Adams, son of Kundera of the Balak Kingdom."

"I am Barak Hussein, son of Housley of Sandalwood."

"Donald, son of Grand Duke Leifa."

The young noblemen introduced themselves with a touch of arrogance.

Goodness, a king's child, two grand dukes' children, has Xiao Wu become this charming?

Now you know how terrifying our past is, right? Kid, it's not too late to run!

The young nobleman looked directly at Meng Chen, hoping to discourage him.

They had seen too many strangers become trembling with fear and unwilling to accept their greetings after they revealed their identities, so they were extremely confident.

However, Meng Chen accepted it neither humbly nor arrogantly, and even smiled at them.

The air was instantly filled with the smell of gunpowder.

Are you kidding me? You actually accepted my bow? Do you even deserve it?

"Oh? Brother Meng, what brings you here?"

Just then, a calm voice rang out.

Meng Chen looked over and saw that it was Xue Qinghe. He walked straight towards Meng Chen, which made the noble lady who had been talking to him feel resentful for a while.

"Your Majesty... Your Crown Prince?"

The previously arrogant young nobles were taken aback. Why was His Highness the Crown Prince greeting this person so warmly?

"Brother Xue."

Meng Chen smiled and nodded at Xue Qinghe.

Holy crap? What's going on? This kid has connections to His Crown Prince?

"Gentlemen, I have some old farewells with Brother Meng. Could you please give us some space?"

"Yes, yes, Your Crown Prince is too kind."

Several noble youths quickly left, never expecting that this boy named Meng Chen had a past connection with His Crown Prince.

Before His Highness the Crown Prince, their status was nothing; even being the Crown Prince's friend meant the possibility of wielding immense power in the future.