Huo Yuhao had yet to turn back for a glance at the Soul Bone when two familiar figures ahead caught his eye.
Gu Qingnian and his companion looked up as well. It was Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi.
Tang Ya was nowhere beside Bei Bei, however. Clearly, she had not yet become a core disciple. Xu Sanshi stood next to him, one hand draped over Bei Bei's shoulder, his expression brimming with affection. His lips were slightly pursed as he muttered something to him.
In contrast, Bei Bei looked utterly helpless, though a trace of fond indulgence lay hidden beneath that helplessness.
The corners of Gu Qingnian's mouth twitched. Surely stealing their girlfriends hadn't changed their preferences too...
Wang Dong's expression was seven parts confusion and three parts disdain. "What are those two doing?"
Hearing Huo Yuhao call out, both raised their heads. They had not been looking at the Soul Bone, but at an exhibit beside it.
"Qingnian, my two junior brothers, you're here too." Bei Bei approached with a smile.
At the sight of Huo Yuhao, Xu Sanshi's eyes lit up. Wearing the expression of a neglected wife, he said, "Yuhao, it's been ages since I've had your grilled fish. Haven't you been running your stall lately?" Halfway through, he noticed Gu Qingnian beside him, immediately rubbed his hands together, and sidled up with a fawning tone.
"Well, if it isn't Qingnian! You've really been stealing the spotlight lately. Even Dean Yan and the others are fighting over you. That's our boss for you! What a powerhouse."
Gu Qingnian chuckled and shook his head. "I didn't expect to see you two here either."
Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Brother Xu, I've been a little busy lately. I haven't had time to set up the stall."
Bei Bei regarded the three