As the school gates were once again packed with people, Shrek welcomed another new school season.
As the top academy on the mainland, this place is the dream of countless people. At the bustling school gate, cheers or wails of those coming to register can be heard every moment.
However, all of this was irrelevant to Wang Dong, who was huddled in her dormitory. People's joys and sorrows are not shared; she only found their noise bothersome.
God knows how she spent that holiday. Lin Xi's words before they parted kept echoing in her ears, making her unable to muster the energy to do anything.
Niu Tian Tai Tan asked her several times what had happened, but she simply couldn't bring herself to say it.
Wang Dong wasn't stupid; she could sense that her adoptive fathers Niu Tian and Tai Tan, had actually been hiding a lot from her.
If there really wasn't something hidden behind this, why wouldn't they tell her any information about her parents?
She had always suspected it was because her parents had passed away and her two adoptive fathers were unwilling to tell her the truth, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
Wang Dong sighed deeply and curled up even more on the bed.
She had no doubt what Lin Xi had told her.
Through a year of getting to know each other, she has gained a certain understanding of Lin Xi's personality.
This guy seems very easygoing, but he can be incredibly stubborn in some strange ways.
Putting everything else aside, Lin Xi had absolutely no need to tell Wang Dong the truth.
What are the benefits of telling her? Should I try to warn her in advance? Or should I distance myself from her?
Not to mention he even said he was going to ask the academy to change dorms. You know, their original agreement stipulated that if Lin Xi shared a dorm with Wang Dong and kept her secret, she would receive 10,000 Gold Soul Coin per semester.
Even though Unlimited Blade Works has gradually developed, Lin Xi wouldn't turn down money; 20,000 Gold Soul Coin a year is not a small amount even for him.
Lin Xi did this probably because she thought a short, sharp pain was better than a long, drawn-out one, and wanted to give her a quick and painless end.
A bitter smile appeared on Wang Dong's lips.
That's how this guy is; what he does might seem uncomfortable at first glance, but it's actually driven by good intentions.
This is how it started—wanting to switch dorms because it was too much trouble; this is how it happened when they were fighting and she was thrown onto the soft bed; and this is how it happened now—seemingly heartless as she declares hostility.
Wang Dong believes that she was attracted to him because of his unconventional yet unique kindness, which is why she fell in love with him.
However, this relationship is about to end.
Wang Dong's eyes darkened.
Lin Xi's attitude was serious; this meeting with her after he returned to his dormitory might be their last interaction.
What attitude will he adopt?
Should I scold her? Ignore her? Or be gentle with her one last time?
Wang Dong didn't know; all she could do was wait.
However, the Suns set and rose again, rose and set again, and before she knew it, the last day of reporting arrived, but she still hadn't seen the person she was waiting for.
Wang Dong slowly propped up his body, which had become somewhat stiff due to lack of exercise over the past few days.
Why hasn't Lin Xi returned yet?
As far as Wang Dong knew, her roommate had never been late.
Even when he was teaching Zhou Yi's class, no matter how much he looked down on Zhou Yi, he would still arrive at the classroom ten minutes before each class.
According to Wang Dong's estimation, he should have returned two days ago under normal circumstances.
Could it be that he actually came back a while ago, but has already moved away?
Wang Dong glanced at the bed that Lin Xi hadn't moved yet and dismissed the idea.
Impossible. Lin Xi may not be stingy, but he would never waste anything. Changing dorm rooms without even making a bed is not something he would do.
Since he had nothing better to do, Wang Dong stretched his aching body, got out of bed, left his dormitory, and went to Wang Yan's office.
Pushing open the door and walking in, Wang Dong ignored Wang Yan's surprised look and asked:
"Teacher, have you seen Lin Xi these past few days?"
"No." Wang Yan shook his head, a concerned expression on his face. " Wang Dong, is something wrong? Why do you look so pale?"
"No, it's nothing."
Wang Dong shook his head helplessly.
She's spent almost all her time in her dorm room these past few days, afraid of missing Lin Xi; it would be abnormal if she looked radiant.
She bowed slowly to Wang Yan and left the office.
Next, she went to Fan Yu's office in the Soul Tool Department.
"Teacher Fan Yu, have you seen Lin Xi these past two days?"
Then, she approached Zhou Yi.
"Teacher Zhou Yi, you've seen her these past few days..."
Next up is Xu Sanshi.
"Senior Xu Sanshi, you..."
Next is...
then...
catch...
"..."
At night, Wang Dong stood blankly in front of the empty dormitory door.
She had already asked everyone she knew who might know Lin Xi's whereabouts.
However, the answers were surprisingly consistent.
They had no idea where Lin Xi had gone.
Freshman registration is over, why hasn't he come back yet?
Lin Xi, how could she be late?
Wang Dong refused to believe it.
Furthermore, she didn't believe that Lin Xi had encountered any accident.
She simply couldn't imagine what would happen to that guy who always had such a confident smile on his face.
Wang Dong's eyes gradually reddened.
Isn't there another possibility?
He doesn't want to come back.
He didn't want to get close to himself as an enemy anymore, feeling it was too dangerous, so he didn't want to stay at Shrek any longer.
With their exceptional talents, both he and Huo Yutong would undoubtedly receive top-tier treatment in any organization they joined. There was no need for them to cling to Shrek Academy.
Fuyuki pushed open the door, collapsed weakly onto Lin Xi's bed, and gave a self-deprecating laugh.
I thought the two of them would at least have one more chance to have a proper conversation.
Little did I know that that previous encounter would be our true farewell.
If she had known this would happen, she should have done everything in her power to keep him and explain herself to him.
In any case, it's too late now.
Wang Dong lowered his head, took a deep breath, and slowly sank into his own world.
Forget it, it doesn't matter anymore.
All she wants to do right now is escape reality.
However, at that moment, the dormitory door was suddenly opened.
Warm light from the hallway shone into the dark room, and a handsome young man she knew all too well walked in under the light.
He glanced at her and greeted her.
"Oh, you're already getting ready for bed? I'm so envious. I have to go see Dean Yan later to explain the situation; I'm afraid I won't have a peaceful night."
He strode in, placed the items he was carrying on the bedside, and then prepared to leave the dormitory again.
Wang Dong's pupils widened little by little.
In her eyes, it was as if he was about to leave her again.
She absolutely cannot allow it.
" Lin Xi --!!!"