Walking slowly along the tree-lined paths between the academy buildings, Xiao Yao narrowed his eyes slightly and paid little attention to the heated gazes cast his way. Ever since he had won the championship in the selection competition two days ago, such looks had followed him everywhere. At first, they had annoyed him endlessly, but over time, he could only numb himself and pretend not to notice. There was nothing he could do about it; after all, other people's eyes belonged to them.
"Cousin Xiao Yao."
Just as Xiao Yao walked along at an unhurried pace, a sweet, charming voice suddenly rang out ahead. Hearing it, he stopped and turned his narrowed gaze forward, only to see a group of lively, pretty girls. Among them, Xiao Mei was surrounded like the moon among stars. To be honest, Xiao Mei's looks could be considered outstanding even throughout the entire academy.
She wore a light purple top and a short skirt that reached her thighs, fully displaying a young girl's lively vitality. A shy smile rested on that face that blended seductiveness and innocence.
"Wow, Xiao Mei, he really is your cousin? He's coming over, he's coming!" The girls beside Xiao Mei watched Xiao Yao approach slowly, blushes rapidly blooming across their cheeks as they tugged excitedly at Xiao Mei and whispered.
Xiao Yao smiled faintly. "Xiao Mei, did you need something?"
Xiao Mei gently pinched the corner of her clothes, her delicate voice emerging from her cherry-red lips. "Cousin Xiao Yao, thank you for helping me over the past month. That was the only reason I managed to place within the top fifty in this selection competition. Otherwise, I would have had to wait for next year's competition."
"There's no need to thank family. Rest up properly. In a week, we'll