The marriage proposal formalities went quickly.
Zhou Sining and Mu Nujiao were already deeply in love, and their standing had skyrocketed after the World Academy Competition. No one in the Mu Clan dared voice the slightest objection.
With so many top figures there to back them, the clan members were so delighted they practically wanted to make Mu Nujiao the clan head.
Mu Nujiao simply had no interest in fighting for power. Otherwise, no one in her generation could have competed with her.
Of course, even after Mu Nujiao explicitly stated that she would not compete for the position, the Mu Clan still granted her considerable authority. She was essentially a hands-off boss with veto power.
The elders of both families shared a meal, chatted for a while, then left.
The next day, Zhou Sining returned to Magic City and moved in with Mu Nujiao, with a clear conscience and their relationship officially recognized.
It was still the same apartment, but the names on the property deed were now his and Mu Nujiao's.
"Nothing beats home," Zhou Sining said with feeling.
"Have you finished your studies in the Ancient Capital?" Something occurred to Mu Nujiao.
"Of course. If I still couldn't graduate after taking first place in the world, that would be ridiculous. I went through a special process and graduated early-with honors, too." Zhou Sining chuckled.
"You've certainly got it easy. But I don't plan to end my university life so soon. There's really only a year left anyway." Mu Nujiao smiled.
"That's fine. Once you leave school, you become a workhorse. Where's the fun in that?" Naturally, Zhou Sining supported her.
"Mostly, I just haven't figured out what I want to do in the future. I can cultivate anytime, but if that's all I do, life would