Madam Yun Ni watched Gu Shengge and Zhu Lu leave. A trace of resentment rose in her peach-blossom eyes, and her jade-like hand clenched into a fist as a wave of humiliation surged within her.
But when she thought of the soul-torture brought by the Evil Servant Contract, the beautiful mature woman could only sigh unwillingly. She loosened her clenched fist, turned, and returned to her office to begin the task Gu Shengge had assigned her.
The soul-tool train carried Gu Shengge and Zhu Lu back to Shrek Academy. Afraid that other students would see her with Gu Shengge and let Dai Huabin find out, Zhu Lu got off early.
Gu Shengge stepped off the train and looked at the students streaming out through the gates in pairs. He knew the freshman elimination tournament had ended. As for which teams had made it into the top four, he did not care. Whoever they were, they were nothing more than clay chickens and porcelain dogs to him.
"Shengge."
The moment Gu Shengge entered the academy, a familiar voice called his name beside his ear.
He turned and saw Jiang Nannan walking toward him in small steps. She wore a pale white dress that exposed half her snow-white legs, and one delicate hand held a pink package. Though her pretty face bore light makeup, it could not hide her exhaustion. Faint dark circles rimmed her eyes, and a trace of sorrow lingered between her brows.
Seeing Jiang Nannan after several days apart, Gu Shengge naturally noticed that she was not doing well. The dark circles around her eyes alone showed that she had not slept properly these past few days.
To be honest, seeing Jiang Nannan looking so haggard made Gu Shengge feel somewhat distressed.
He had only taken two steps forward