Shrek Academy's inner courtyard.
Within a rather luxurious courtyard.
A series of sobs came from beside the stone table beneath the tall trees.
"Wuwuwuwu~"
Zhang Lexuan had just finished a meeting and returned from the Sea God Pavilion. Her expression turned strange. Had mice gotten into her home?
Only when she approached and saw that familiar back did her expression change.
"Bei Bei?"
Wasn't this her fiancé? Why was he hiding here and crying?
Zhang Lexuan hurried over to inspect him. Upon hearing her voice, Bei Bei's body trembled. He then scrambled to his feet and quickly wiped away the tears on his face.
"Eld... Eldest Senior Sister..."
"What's wrong? Why are you crying like this, Bei Bei?"
"..."
Normally, Bei Bei might have denied it, but his sniffling was so clearly audible. How could he pretend nothing was wrong?
"Mm..."
Zhang Lexuan's question received no response, only silence.
"What's wrong? If you don't tell me, how is your sister supposed to comfort you? Can't you tell your sister? I won't talk about it with outsiders. Think of it as getting another perspective, all right?"
Zhang Lexuan took the initiative to use her Soul Power to pull the stone stool opposite her over. She sat down beside him and patiently tried to persuade him.
Bei Bei clenched his teeth tightly. It was clear that he was in a difficult position.
Zhang Lexuan smiled and asked, "What, are you making your sister guess?"
Seeing Bei Bei's sorrowful, pitiful expression as he remained silent, Zhang Lexuan felt an inexplicable pang in her heart.
It was only natural for a lover to share their burdens, so she lowered her head and patiently asked again, beginning to voice her guesses.
"Hehe, let your sister guess, little brother. For you to look like this... it