With Shui Qingyue making the arrangements, Lin En lay on the large bed in the dormitory building, his face full of enjoyment.
"Now this is living. What kind of miserable life was I leading in Star Dou?"
Meanwhile.
News that two new special-class students had arrived at Skywater Academy spread like wildfire. One of them was even a male student.
Those who had kept an eye on the other academies naturally knew that the two were Lin En and Zhu Zhuqing.
Of course, other Skywater students who had not heard the news were full of questions and went around asking about it.
The next day.
Early in the morning, Lin En was roused from his groggy sleep by a crisp knock at the door.
"Who is it...?"
Lin En yawned, rubbed his bleary eyes, and opened the door.
Standing outside was Shui Bing'er, whom he had only met yesterday.
She was holding two sets of custom-made Skywater uniforms. When Lin En appeared, she held them out to him and said calmly:
"Lin En, these are the uniforms the dean asked me to deliver to you. She specifically told me to make sure you weren't late!"
"Oh, it's you, Senior Shui Bing'er. Thanks!"
Seeing Shui Bing'er, Lin En's languid eyes brightened slightly, and he reached out to take the uniforms.
When he saw that she had not left, Lin En hesitated before asking:
"Senior, did you... need something else?"
"No... Thank you for saving me yesterday."
"Also, we have an outdoor practical combat class today. Aren't you about to be late?"
Shui Bing'er smiled faintly, her expression suggesting that she would not leave until he did.
The corner of Lin En's mouth twitched. Then he opened the door wide and turned to walk inside.
"Senior, come in and have a seat. I'll go with you once I've changed into my uniform!"
Shui Bing'er's gaze flickered. After a moment's hesitation, she followed him inside.
The dormitory building was very spacious, with a living room just inside the entrance. Lin En returned to his room to change.
Shui Bing'er sat on the sofa. Seeing that Lin En had such a large house all to himself, a trace of envy appeared in her eyes.
Several minutes later, Lin En emerged from his room wearing Skywater Academy's custom-made male uniform.
"Senior, did they make this uniform a size too small? Why does it feel so tight...?"
Lin En adjusted his uniform, a toothpick between his lips.
Grumbling as he went, he walked out of the room.
When Shui Bing'er saw Lin En in Skywater Academy's uniform, her eyes could not help lighting up.
As a high-end custom piece, Lin En's uniform differed from those of the other Skywater Academy students.
The aqua-blue uniform draped over him like a trench coat, its slightly upturned tails resembling a pair of flying swallows. The collar was sewn primarily in blue and gold, lending him a cool, regal air, yet also an imposing sharpness.
On top of that, Lin En was far from lacking in looks. His tousled, choppy hair was wild and unrestrained, his face like polished jade, his brows like slender willow leaves, giving him a dashing, handsome air.
"Junior, you look very distinguished in that outfit!"
Shui Bing'er chuckled, a faint sparkle appearing in her eyes.
A slight smile curled Lin En's lips. "Senior, you've got it wrong. Presence comes from the person. Clothes are just an accessory."
"When a man's handsome, he looks good in anything. Even dressed in rags, he's still the very picture of dashing charm!"
"Let's go!"
After straightening his clothes, Lin En casually took the toothpick from his mouth and flashed Shui Bing'er a brilliant smile.
Shui Bing'er covered her mouth and laughed. This junior was really amusing. It looked like life would never lack entertainment from now on!
The two left the dormitory building together. Once outside, Lin En summoned Sageross.
"Sa-"
Sageross's massive body instantly appeared, and Lin En leaped onto his back.
"Senior, come on. I'll give you a ride!"
Shui Bing'er hesitated, but felt too awkward to refuse, so she jumped up as well.
"Sageross, let's go!"
With Shui Bing'er behind him and only a sliver of space between their bodies, Lin En directed Sageross into the sky.
Some physical contact was inevitable during the flight, and Shui Bing'er's face could not help reddening slightly.
The dormitory building was not very far from the teaching building, but since they had practical combat class today, the two headed straight for the Mimicry Training Ground.
Looking at the flock of chattering beauties below, Lin En's eyes lit up. He hurriedly guided Sageross down from the sky, making a stylish entrance.
Sageross's appearance immediately gave every student on the grounds a fright.
Lin En and Shui Bing'er jumped down, landing lightly on the ground. Once the Skywater students saw Shui Bing'er, their expressions immediately relaxed.
They crowded around her, chattering and asking endless questions, all the while stealing looks at Lin En beside her. Some of the more bashful girls blushed shyly on the spot.
"Hello, seniors! I'm Lin En, a new student this year. Please look after me from now on!"
Lin En waved at everyone, a brilliant smile on his face.
"Little Lin En, you're such a handsome boy. Do you have a girlfriend?"
Some of the enthusiastic older girls immediately crowded around him, their fair hands constantly roaming over him and teasing his nerves.
To them, such an oddity at Skywater Academy, especially one so handsome, was practically a rare giant panda. They simply could not get enough of him.
He was like scorpion droppings-truly one of a kind!
"I'm currently single. All you enchantress seniors are welcome to try winning me over~!"
Lin En blinked, a teasing smile curling his lips.
Standing a short distance away, Zhu Zhuqing saw Lin En surrounded by so many older girls, and her expression immediately darkened a little.
When she noticed this change, even Zhu Zhuqing herself was startled.
What's wrong with me?
Have I really fallen for this bastard?
Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes flickered repeatedly. She forced them shut to stop herself from thinking about that scene, her expression deeply conflicted.
"Little Zhu Zhuqing, what are you doing here?"
Noticing Zhu Zhuqing standing in a daze nearby, Lin En slowly walked over and patted her shoulder from behind.
Zhu Zhuqing's shoulders trembled. Seeing that Lin En had somehow appeared behind her, a trace of annoyance immediately surfaced on her face:
"Why don't you make any sound when you walk? You scared me!"
Lin En looked rather innocent. "I called out to you just now. Didn't you hear me?"
"I... I was thinking about something. I wasn't really paying attention!"
Zhu Zhuqing's expression kept shifting, carrying a barely perceptible trace of embarrassment and confusion.
"In a bad mood?"
As though he had seen through her thoughts, Lin En clasped his hands behind his head and asked casually.
"A little..."
After several seconds of silence, Zhu Zhuqing slowly spoke.
"Does it have something to do with me?"
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks reddened, and a trace of panic crept into her expression. But she quickly composed herself and looked at him coldly:
"You're overthinking it..."
With that, she paid Lin En no further attention, turned away without the slightest hesitation, and threw herself back into training.
Watching her retreating figure, Lin En's lips curled into a helpless smile.
"What a contrary little kitty... That's clearly what you're thinking. Can't you be a little more honest?"
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