Goodbye, Jiang Nannan

Splash, splash...

Soft sounds of running water came from the dormitory bathroom. When the water stopped, Gu Shengge emerged wrapped in a bathrobe. Though he was still only half-grown, he possessed a perfectly proportioned body. His skin was even more delicate than a woman's, smooth as congealed cream and white as fresh snow, with droplets still clinging to it and a faint, pleasant fragrance wafting from him.

Soul power surged, evaporating the droplets on Gu Shengge's skin and hair, leaving him fresh and dry.

He changed into a set of white clothes, clean and pure without any patterns. Only angel motifs were embroidered along the collar and cuffs, understated yet tasteful, further highlighting his elegant nobility.

A few minutes later, Han Yue returned from outside, disappointment written across his face and indignation in his eyes. He kept muttering curses under his breath about a group of ungrateful bastards.

Seeing him like this, Gu Shengge had already roughly guessed what had happened. It was within his expectations.

Han Yue lowered his head and apologized to him. "Sorry, Brother Gu. I couldn't invite those people over."

"It's fine. It was expected."

Gu Shengge did not blame Han Yue. Recruiting those nine freshmen had merely been an impulsive idea of his.

Whether he recruited them or not made no difference to him, but refusing even to come was a blatant disrespect to him.

A chill flickered through Gu Shengge's eyes.

They had better pray they did not run into him during the freshman assessment.

Gu Shengge put those thoughts aside and continued asking Han Yue, "You've worked hard. Did anything happen in Class One?"

Hearing this, Han Yue told him about what had happened in Class One that afternoon.

Just like in the original plot, they wore iron uniforms for physical training. Huo Yuhao had replaced Wang Dong as Class One's monitor. Wang Dong had barely warmed the monitor's seat before being kicked off it, and he had even become Huo Yuhao's shield—anyone who challenged Huo Yuhao had to deal with him instead.

Confirmed tool.

Zhou Yi valued Huo Yuhao far more than Wang Dong.

Shrek City's east gate.

Both sides of the main road outside the east gate were packed with vendors, forming a small marketplace that sold all sorts of things, tearfully abundant. Food stalls were the most numerous, and the air was filled with the aromas of every kind of food. Hawkers cried out without pause, while the stream of people was impressive, most of them students from Shrek Academy.

Compared to the academy cafeteria, the food sold at street stalls was much cheaper.

Some food-type students from the academy also set up stalls here to sell their food and train in simulated environments.

Huo Yuhao's grilled fish stall was also here. He had specially hired a craftsman to make his grill, prepared cleaned and gutted greenfish along with all kinds of seasonings, and relied on his Spirit Eyes martial soul to control every detail of the grilling. The result was excellent—delicious and affordable—and his business was thriving. Many students lined up before his stall, crowding the place until not even water could pass through.

One grilled fish after another came off the grill and was bought immediately. The eighteen greenfish sold out quickly, leaving Huo Yuhao very happy.

The students who had failed to buy any grilled fish were somewhat disappointed. They strongly urged Huo Yuhao to prepare more greenfish tomorrow.

Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement. He took out the final two greenfish he had saved for Tang Ya and slowly grilled them over the fire.

Just then, several female students wearing purple school uniforms entered the small marketplace. The stunning blonde girl at the front immediately drew the attention of many students.

The girl's long golden curls spilled over her shoulders, and rabbit ears adorned her head. Her pretty oval face was exquisite, her features breathtaking. Her willow-leaf eyes were like pools of clear water, carrying an innate grace and elegance with every glance. Her skin was fairer than snow, her brows and eyes held a smile, her nose was delicate, and her soft lips were coated in pale pink gloss that gleamed faintly.

Her figure was exceptionally well-developed, slender branches bearing abundant fruit. Her willow-thin waist seemed small enough to fit in one hand, while her hips were perky and round like peaches. Her beautiful legs possessed perfect proportions, longer than the lives of everyone around her.

The purple school uniform did not diminish her charm in the slightest. Instead, it added a touch of purple allure.

The stunning girl was none other than Jiang Nannan. Following the fragrance, she walked toward Huo Yuhao's stall.

The students in front of the grilled fish stall all moved aside, making way for Jiang Nannan.

Seeing everyone yield the path, the girl revealed a gentle smile and nodded to them in greeting. The students immediately grew excited, faint blushes appearing on their faces.

Huo Yuhao was also briefly stunned by Jiang Nannan's stunning appearance. Compared with Tang Ya, neither was inferior in beauty, but Jiang Nannan possessed an additional gentle, soothing temperament that made her feel especially tender.

Jiang Nannan looked at the two grilled fish on the grill and asked Huo Yuhao softly, "Junior, how much are your grilled fish?"

Huo Yuhao showed an apologetic expression. "Sorry, Senior Sister. Today's grilled fish are sold out. These two are reserved for someone else."

"Is that so? Then sorry for disturbing you."

When Jiang Nannan heard that the grilled fish had sold out, she was a little disappointed. Just as she turned to leave, a familiar voice sounded beside her, and a grilled greenfish with golden skin and a rich fragrance was held out before her.

"I just bought this grilled fish. Do you want it?"

Jiang Nannan followed the fish and saw a handsome young man dressed neatly in white standing before her with a smile, gazing at her gently.

The instant she saw Gu Shengge, the girl froze. Then indescribable joy surged into her heart. A smile blossomed across her lovely face like a blooming tulip, and her pink lips parted as she spoke in a gentle voice tinged with attachment.

"Yes. Why wouldn't I?"

As she spoke, she took two steps forward and threw herself into Gu Shengge's arms, wrapping both arms tightly around him and nestling against his chest.

This scene greatly shocked the male students around them. Seeing their goddess throw herself into someone's arms over a single grilled fish, their jaws nearly dropped in disbelief.

Did their goddess love grilled fish that much?

They abruptly turned to look at Huo Yuhao, their gazes filled with resentment, as though saying, Junior, why didn't you prepare more greenfish? Then we could have used grilled fish to lure the goddess too.

Huo Yuhao looked at Gu Shengge. He had wondered why the other party bought grilled fish but did not eat it. So he had been planning to give it to someone.

But was his grilled fish really that irresistible? Could that senior sister be an avid grilled-fish fan like Teacher Xiao Ya?

Gu Shengge held the grilled fish in one hand while the other arm wrapped around the girl's soft, slender waist. He lowered his head slightly, his nose twitching as Jiang Nannan's refined, pleasant maidenly fragrance entered his nostrils. He spoke softly in apology.

"Sorry for making you wait so long. I came to Shrek to find you."

Jiang Nannan raised her head, a faint blush spreading across her pretty face. She shook her head, but just as she was about to speak, an angry roar rang out.

"Let go of Nannan!!"

A black figure roared as he charged forward recklessly. The students in his path were forcibly knocked aside, and several stalls were damaged as well.

Gu Shengge watched the black figure charge at him like a raging bull. Still lightly holding Jiang Nannan, he tapped the ground with his toes and shifted gracefully aside, effortlessly dodging the incoming fist before landing steadily on the other side.

Jiang Nannan hurriedly checked whether Gu Shengge was injured. Then her beautiful eyes widened slightly as she glared furiously at Xu Sanshi.

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PS: Do you all have any suggestions regarding the plot?