In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, on the eastern horizon, purple qi swirled as the morning sun slowly rose.
Ye Qiu smiled as he looked at Xiao Lan, who was sprawled on him.
He reached out and gently wiped away the drool that had flowed to her lips; when he touched her tender pink lips, they felt soft and smooth, making him want to keep holding them.
Carefully moving her leg, he covered her with the quilt, then got up and went outside.
The courtyard's greenery was quite good, with occasional bird calls coming from around.
Thump!
He lightly leaped onto the roof, habitually activating his Purple Demon Eye.
As purple qi swirled in his eyes, he suddenly remembered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where a Looking Through Autumn Water Dew was waiting for him.
He wondered what changes would occur to his eyes after consuming it.
He touched the corner of his eye with his hand, feeling a sense of anticipation.
Just as Ye Qiu was cultivating.
Creak!
Opposite his room, Ning Rongrong had also woken up.
As soon as she opened her door and looked up at the sky, she saw Ye Qiu sitting cross-legged on the roof.
She quickly waved, about to shout out.
"Ye—" Fearing she might disturb Ye Qiu's cultivation, she quickly covered her mouth and silenced herself.
She carefully walked to the pavilion, sat by the table, propped her chin on her hands, and quietly watched Ye Qiu.
Her willowy brows relaxed, her eyes curved into crescent moons, and a faint smile hung on her lips.
The cool breeze blowing in the morning even seemed to carry a sweet sensation.
Even though Ye Qiu's cultivation lasted for quite a while, she still watched him with unflagging enthusiasm.
She was far more patient than when she cultivated herself.
She was also planning where to take Ye Qiu, and how to get along with him.
The most, most, most important thing was how to confess to Ye Qiu?
What if he rejected her?
Thinking of this, Ning Rongrong bit her silver teeth uneasily!
When Ye Qiu closed and opened his eyes, ending his cultivation and standing up.
Ning Rongrong, who had been watching him, immediately stopped pondering, put away her worries, and couldn't help but stand up.
She raised her small hands and waved them, lightly hopping.
"Ye Qiu, Ye Qiu! Over here!"
"Miss Rongrong!" Ye Qiu also noticed her, flipped down, and walked over to her.
Looking at Ning Rongrong before him, Ye Qiu felt she seemed a little different, but he couldn't quite pinpoint how.
His eyes held a searching gaze as he looked her up and down.
Ning Rongrong seemed to enjoy Ye Qiu's gaze; her cheeks were a bit flushed as she spun around a few times in place.
She held her skirt, bent her knees slightly, and curtsied to Ye Qiu.
As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, such etiquette was naturally not difficult for her; she usually just found it troublesome.
Then, she looked at Ye Qiu with anticipation, like a child waiting for a small red flower.
"How is it? Do I look good!"
"Miss Rongrong, why are you up so early? And you put on some makeup!?"
When he asked the latter part, Ye Qiu was a bit uncertain.
After all, he was just planning to buy a few boxes to hold things; it didn't seem necessary to be so formal, right?
But after repeatedly observing, Ye Qiu indeed found differences from her usual appearance; her original small face now had light makeup on it.
Didn't that mean she got up much earlier than him?
"Ye Qiu~!" Ning Rongrong frowned and gave him an annoyed glare.
However, she still patiently answered his question.
"I went to bed so early yesterday, so it's normal to wake up early!"
Before her words even fell, she looked at Ye Qiu with a hint of resentment.
"Besides, is it strange for a girl to put on nice makeup when going shopping?"
'Especially when it's with the person she likes!'
In Ning Rongrong's opinion, this was her and Ye Qiu's first date, so of course, she had to dress up beautifully!
Even if only she thought so, it still didn't stop her from beautifying herself for her beloved.
"Hehe... it's really not that strange!"
Ye Qiu gave a dry laugh, still feeling a bit awkward under Ning Rongrong's somewhat burning gaze.
At this moment, Ning Rongrong's already beautiful face, after a little embellishment, was even more stunning; her brown hair was casually tied with a hairband and draped behind her; she wore a brand new, pristine white pleated skirt; and on her feet, she even had a pair of green flat high heels.
She ran over and hugged Ye Qiu's arm, and a faint floral scent wafted into Ye Qiu's nostrils.
"Hmph! I've already answered your question, Ye Qiu~! I just asked if I looked good! You must answer that question!"
"Hehe~ You look good, you look good!"
She leaned her face close to Ye Qiu's, looking at him with confusion.
"Do I really look good? Why do you sound strange when you say it! Hmm, a little forced!"
"You, you should let go of me first..." Ye Qiu tried to pry her arm from his.
"Hehe! So that's how it is~ I'm a girl and I don't mind, so why do you mind? Just get used to it!"
Ning Rongrong's youthful face, though a bit shy, showed no attempt to hide her feelings; she stared directly at Ye Qiu, not dodging or avoiding.
Ye Qiu had already had some inkling of her feelings before, but... he was really not good at handling such matters!
"Um... cough cough! Miss Rongrong, how about you let go of me first? I need to wash up!"
"Oh? I can help you!" Hearing this, Ning Rongrong still didn't let go of him; instead, she pulled him towards her boudoir.
"Ah? That's not necessary, is it?"
"It's fine! I can help you with what I can do now!"
Under Ning Rongrong's tugging, Ye Qiu actually got to experience being waited on.
Ning Rongrong personally fetched water for Ye Qiu, wrung out the towel and handed it to him, and even thoughtfully smoothed his somewhat messy hair.
The towel seemed to be Ning Rongrong's own; his washed face was now tinged with a faint, pleasant scent that was not cloying.
Finally, Ning Rongrong slightly stood on her tiptoes and helped Ye Qiu smooth out his clothes, which had gotten a bit wrinkled from the pulling.
"Hehe~" She smiled brightly at Ye Qiu.
Looking at the smiling, charming, and graceful Ning Rongrong before him, Ye Qiu felt a little dazed; his heart even sped up a bit, and his eyes trembled slightly as he unnaturally looked away.
"Thank you~!" Ye Qiu looked back at her, his eyes filled with sincerity and a touch of warmth that flushed the beauty's pretty face.
"Hmph! If you're really thanking me, then you'll accompany Miss on a good stroll later!"
She lowered her somewhat flushed face, then after a moment, let out a cold snort, raised her head, and stated her condition.
There was a mischievous glint in her bright, green eyes.
A bitter smile touched Ye Qiu's lips.
"Actually... it won't take long..."
Seeing this, just as Ning Rongrong thought he was about to refuse and even offer an explanation.
"Hehe..." Ye Qiu, however, laughed indifferently. "Of course, no problem!"
A high and mighty Miss lowering herself to serve him; how could he have any reason not to agree to such a small request!
"That's great! Then let's leave now! First, we'll go to the south of Heaven Dou City for breakfast."
Ning Rongrong happily took Ye Qiu's hand, pulling him out the door; her long hair fluttered in the wind, tickling Ye Qiu's nose.
Looking at Ning Rongrong, who was pulling him along at a trot, the slight discomfort in Ye Qiu's heart seemed to finally dissipate.
Although she still carried an air of nobility, he could no longer associate her with the spoiled and willful little princess she once was.
Perhaps, just as she had said that night, she was truly going to become a qualified Miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
"Miss Rongrong! Don't run so fast~! Don't bump into people!"
Ye Qiu followed behind her, running out of the courtyard, and then Ye Qiu realized something was amiss.
Facing the gazes of various people within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he felt a bit embarrassed to look at them.
"Miss Rongrong! Actually, my Spirit Ability can transport us directly!"
Ning Rongrong turned her head, looking at Ye Qiu, her joy and happiness evident on her face.
"I don't want to! Miss wants you to walk with her! Haha~"
Her skirt billowing in the wind, her long hair dancing gracefully, her charmingly smiling face, her clear and gentle voice...
And Ye Qiu trailing behind her.
Facing the morning breeze, running under the rising sun...
And so, Ye Qiu and Ning Rongrong, under the watchful eyes of everyone, ran out of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's mountain gate together.
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