Early the next morning, the first-year classroom in Shrek Academy's Outer Court was unusually lively.
The moment Tang Wulin stepped into the classroom, he keenly sensed countless gazes landing on him in unison. Those eyes held admiration and envy, but above all, an almost ingratiating anticipation.
"Morning, Wulin!"
"Boss, you're looking good today!"
"Um... Wulin, what does your sister Na'er usually like to eat? What's her favorite color? What kind of boys does she like?"
Tang Wulin looked at the classmates crowding around him and helplessly pressed a hand to his forehead.
He didn't need to ask to guess what they were thinking.
Na'er's stunning appearance yesterday, with her silver hair and silver eyes, had clearly conquered this entire group of adolescent boys and girls. Judging by today's reception, they were plainly hoping to use him, her "big brother," as a back door.
"Stop! Everyone, stop!"
Tang Wulin waved a hand, cutting through their overlapping chatter. Looking into those eager eyes, he sighed and decided he had better make things clear, lest they charge headfirst into a wall and end up bloodied.
"I know what you're thinking."
Tang Wulin cleared his throat, his expression turning serious. "You think Na'er is beautiful, and you want to pursue her, right?"
Everyone nodded like chickens pecking at grain.
A meaningful smile curled at the corner of Tang Wulin's mouth as he said slowly, "I can tell you with absolute certainty that Na'er... isn't an ordinary Outer Court student."
"She isn't from the Outer Court?" someone asked in confusion. "Then is she from the Inner Court?"
"That's right." Tang Wulin nodded, sweeping his gaze over them as he enunciated each word. "Na'er is an Inner Court disciple."
At those words, half the classroom instantly fell silent.
An Inner Court disciple? Those were Shrek Academy's