The Troubles of Adolescence

"Lin Luo, we're going to start school early."

Xue Fu's voice came from behind. Lin Luo put the note away and got up from his seat.

Although the childishness on his face hadn't completely disappeared, the lines of his facial contours had become much clearer than before.

In Xue Fu's eyes, he was handsome and dashing; of course, Lin Luo was good-looking to begin with.

His sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes were already taking shape, especially his eyes, which were deep and reserved when he was serious, revealing a composure that was not common at his age.

"Okay, let's go to the office."

"Did you already know?"

"Right."

Lin Luo smiled as he walked past her, and Xue Fu quickly jogged a few steps to catch up. She looked at the boy's back and longed to go up and hold his hand.

Education Commission Office.

Meng Shenji looked at the five children before him and asked, "Tell me your current Soul Power."

Xue Qian: "Level 25."

Xue Fu: "Level 27."

Xiong Chumo: "Level 27."

Yu Luoyi: "Level 25."

When it was Lin Luo's turn, Meng Shenji looked over and, seeing that Lin Luo didn't answer, asked again, "Lin Luo, what is your Soul Power Level?"

Lin Luo hesitated for a moment before saying, "Level 45."

His teammates all turned to look at him, their eyes filled with shock and astonishment.

Meng Shenji was dumbfounded for a long time.

If things hadn't been a bit uneventful over the past four years, preventing me from accumulating much Emotion Points, my Soul Power Level would probably have jumped even higher.

Meng Shenji's eyes hardened slightly as he looked at Lin Luo and said, "It's not that I don't trust you, but may I take a look at your Soul Ring?"

Lin Luo said succinctly, "No."

Meng Shenji: "Alright."

He dared not offend this kid.

After registering the five children directly, Meng Shenji said, "I will directly place you in Class 1 of the first year of the Advanced Academy. Once everyone is present at the start of the semester, we will hold a graduation ball. This is a long-standing tradition of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and all freshmen from all first-year classes will participate. Classes will officially begin the day after the ball."

After leaving the office, Xue Qian noticed that her younger sister was staring at Lin Luo, looking like she wanted to ask him something but didn't dare to.

It must be related to the dance.

Xue Qian spoke up, "My sister and I are paired up for the dance this time. What about you? Do you have dance partners?"

Yu Luoyi and Xiong Chumo shook their heads simultaneously.

"Can't dance, doesn't have a dance partner."

They spoke in unison.

Xue Qian said smugly, "I've mentioned this before, why don't we practice a bit beforehand?"

Xue Fu: "My brother and I were sent to the Moonlight Pavilion to study during the holidays by our mother."

Xue Qian smiled and nodded, but his sister's next words left him speechless.

Xue Fu: "But I didn't say I wanted to partner with my brother."

Yu Luoyi's expression immediately became subtle and expectant. Even if he couldn't dance, he wouldn't mind taking a crash course in court dance if Princess Fufu could partner with him.

Xue Qian added, "Yu Luoyi, don't get cocky. She didn't intend to partner with you either."

Upon hearing this, Xiong Chumo frowned and waved her hands repeatedly. "That still doesn't mean you can partner with me. I can't dance."

Xue Qian: "... Captain, you're really narcissistic."

At this point, everyone turned to look at Lin Luo, who had remained silent for a long time.

"I..." Lin Luo hesitated, "I practiced with someone a few years ago, but I gradually forgot about it and stopped practicing. I don't know if I still remember the dance steps, and I don't know if the dance partner I practiced with back then is still willing to come."

Lin Luo had a fight with Qian Renxue last night, which is why he's been so quiet today. If he goes home, the atmosphere will definitely be awkward, and it's unclear whether she'll agree to be his dance partner.

She'll probably disagree out of spite; this mother is becoming increasingly immature.

As for the reason for the conflict, it was because Lin Luo stayed out all night for two consecutive nights and only returned in the middle of the night.

Qian Renxue didn't say anything the first night, but on the second night she couldn't help but ask why, but Lin Luo didn't give any explanation. Qian Renxue got angry and they started arguing.

Perhaps due to the heated argument, Lin Luo retorted, "Qian Renxue, why are you being so nosy? Do I have to report everything to you?"

These words may have hurt Qian Renxue's feelings.

After hearing this, she went back to her room without saying a word. The next day, Lin Luo casually asked Ye Lingling about it and learned that Qian Renxue had cried after going back the night before.

For some reason, although hearing her cry made Lin Luo feel a little guilty, he still felt that Qian Renxue Qian Renxue becoming more and more talkative, and he was becoming less and less patient with her.

After listening to a few words, my temper inexplicably flares up, and I feel like retaliating.

Lin Luo didn't know what was wrong with him. He couldn't possibly be so old mentally as to still have the rebellious mentality of a teenager.

Moreover, the system hasn't been updated yet; it's still in its childhood stage.

As for why Lin Luo didn't say what he did for the past two nights, it's because it's related to Guang Ling's disappearance.

He spent two nights searching for Guang Ling and Auntie from Window Six, who had also disappeared, and finally noticed today that there was a note hidden under the window of Window Seven.

Lin Luo had promised Guang Ling that he would keep his job at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy a secret.

At first, Lin Luo just thought that Guang Ling didn't want to be scolded by Qian Daoliu, but later Lin Luo gradually realized that Guang Ling didn't want to be separated from Auntie Jiao.

Therefore, Lin Luo did not tell Qian Renxue the truth about why he stayed out all night, because it might ruin a twilight romance.

But in the past, he might have come up with a reason to deceive Qian Renxue; after all, women are easy to coax.

But now, all he wants to do is argue with Qian Renxue. It's so strange; is this what turbulent adolescence is like?

Damn adolescence, it hasn't even started yet, and Lin Luo already feels that life is going to be tough.

"Lin Luo?"

Xue Fu called out, and Lin Luo snapped out of his daze, looking at her. "What's wrong?"

Xue Fu said, "If you can't find a dance partner, I can be yours."

Seeing Xue Qian gritting his teeth beside him, Lin Luo's lips twitched. "We'll see about that later."

After school in the evening, Lin Luo arrived at the school gate.

She Long immediately asked, "Is the young master returning to the palace today?"

"Return."

She Long smiled and nodded, "That's good."

Otherwise, if Qian Renxue gets angry, he'll suffer along with her.

Inside the carriage, Lin Luo tentatively asked, "Qian Renxue..."

She Long immediately coughed forcefully.

Lin Luo then changed her question, "Mom... how are you feeling today?"

She Long replied with a smile, "It looks pretty good. I even played hide-and-seek with Princess Lian this afternoon."

"Oh, that's good."

Lin Luo nodded.

He told himself that he had to be patient; after all, Qian Renxue was doing it for his own good. Maybe she'd become a bit nagging as she got older... (scratch that part; she'd definitely kill me if she heard that.)

Ugh, this is so difficult.

The carriage stopped, Lin Luo stepped down, looking at the brightly lit Crown Prince's palace.

Ye Lingling will be out of school a little later.

Lin Luo stood outside for a while, hesitating whether to wait for Ye Lingling to return before going in together.