Night fell, and pale moonlight shrouded Shrek Academy's dormitory grounds, lending them an unusual stillness.
Tang Wulin finished his day's cultivation and rushed outside, too impatient even to wipe the sweat from his forehead. The moment he rounded the dormitory building, he spotted that familiar figure.
Gu Yue stood quietly there, her simple, elegant dress swaying gently in the night breeze. Her silver hair cascaded like a waterfall, gleaming coolly beneath the moonlight. She seemed to have been waiting for a while, her violet eyes gazing absently at the stars.
"Gu Yue!"
Warmth filled Tang Wulin's heart, and his footsteps quickened involuntarily.
Hearing his call, Gu Yue turned around. At the sight of Tang Wulin hurrying toward her, the corners of her lips lifted slightly.
Tang Wulin ran up to her, a little breathless, but his eyes brimmed with an undisguised smile. Without the slightest hesitation, he naturally reached out and clasped her cool, soft hand tightly.
"Sorry for the wait."
Gu Yue's hand trembled slightly before she returned his grip. Feeling the warmth and roughness of his palm, a warm current surged through her heart.
"It wasn't long," Gu Yue said softly, her gaze lingering on his face. "Finished cultivating?"
"Yes. I saw you as soon as I came out." Tang Wulin held her hand, reluctant to let go, and they slowly walked side by side along the quiet path.
Gu Yue let him lead her, their fingers interlaced and their steps in sync.
Seeing how happy yet slightly awkward Tang Wulin looked, Gu Yue felt privately amused.
I knew it would be like this.
She sighed inwardly. This fool kept growing stronger, yet he was still so cautious when it came to love.
If he were just a little bolder... Gu Yue tilted her head, watching Tang Wulin's