On the spacious street, Lin Chen, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong walked side by side. Zhu Zhuqing's slender, fair hand held Lin Chen's arm, and her beautiful, youthful face occasionally rested on his shoulder. Ning Rongrong, beside Zhu Zhuqing, seemed a bit flustered, but a smile still graced her youthful face.
"Zhuqing, we've already fallen out with Dai Mubai today. What are your plans now? Are you still going back to Shrek?" Lin Chen asked, looking at Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing pondered for a moment, then said, "Wherever you go, I'll go. But I need to go back to Shrek Academy first. One, to get my things, and two, to give them an explanation..."
Zhu Zhuqing's primary reason for returning was not to retrieve her belongings, but to give Flender and the others an explanation. Although Yu Xiaogang's teaching quality wasn't great, the teachers at Shrek Academy were quite dedicated, especially Zhao Wuji. When they encountered the Titan Giant Ape in the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhao Wuji didn't abandon them and flee alone; instead, he chose to stay and protect them as much as possible. Although Zhu Zhuqing had a cold personality, she remembered this kindness. Even if Shrek Academy was trash, there were still good people there!
"Ah... Zhuqing, are you dropping out? If you leave, what will I do?" Ning Rongrong exclaimed excitedly when she heard Zhu Zhuqing was leaving Shrek Academy.
"I..." Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ning Rongrong awkwardly. For Zhu Zhuqing, the only person she was reluctant to leave at Shrek Academy was Ning Rongrong. Although Ning Rongrong had a bit of a pampered young lady's temper, she was loyal, making her a perfect best friend.
Their personalities were also very complementary. Ning Rongrong was outgoing, often chattering non-stop, while Zhu Zhuqing was introverted and patiently played the role of a listener.
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Miss Ning should be from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, right?"
Lin Chen's voice suddenly rang out, startling Ning Rongrong for a moment, but she quickly reacted, nodding with a smile and saying, "I am indeed from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Lin Chen, you don't need to be so polite; you can just call me Rongrong. We're friends!"
Ning Rongrong's familiar demeanor reminded Lin Chen of Ai Tutu from the Full Magic World. Ai Tutu was also very familiar, but there was still a big difference between the two. At least, Lin Chen didn't feel any aversion to Ning Rongrong's familiarity. As for the little girl's intentions, Lin Chen naturally understood them perfectly.
Lin Chen smiled gently and said, "People from your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have really good tempers. Someone wants to kill you, and you still want to be classmates with him!"
Zhu Zhuqing was slightly taken aback by his words. Lin Chen's remark was completely a case of 'killing with a borrowed knife.' This method might be effective, but it was indeed a bit insidious. Zhu Zhuqing felt a slight displeasure in her heart; after all, Ning Rongrong was her friend, and she didn't want Ning Rongrong to get involved in the Star Luo Royal Family's grievances.
Hearing Lin Chen's words, the smile on Ning Rongrong's face deepened. She suddenly realized, "Oh right, that lecherous tiger said he was going to... to me earlier..."
"To you what?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled.
Ning Rongrong pouted her small mouth and said angrily, "When I first arrived at Shrek Academy, he said he was going to rape and then kill me!"
"What!!!" Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed in shock, a hint of anger surfacing on her youthful face.
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "That's why I said, people from your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School must have very good tempers. If it were me, I would have killed him long ago. Even if I couldn't beat him, I'd seek family help!"
Ning Rongrong nodded and said, "You're right. I'm going to tell Dad and have Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Gu help me get revenge!"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing frowned and said, "Rongrong, let's just forget it. After all, Dai Mubai is the Third Prince of Star Luo!"
Ning Rongrong snorted coldly. How could she lose face in front of Lin Chen? She said angrily, "So what if he's a Star Luo Prince? He's just a fallen prince. Zhuqing, I won't hide it from you anymore. The Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is my father!"
"Ah!!!" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned. She never expected Ning Rongrong to have this hidden identity. Seeing Ning Rongrong so resolute, she didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Doesn't that mean you'll also go back with Zhuqing to pack your luggage?" Lin Chen said.
Ning Rongrong immediately said excitedly, "Yes, I'll go back and pack my luggage too, and drop out with Zhuqing. This broken Shrek, it's not worth staying!"
Lin Chen smiled slightly. Seeing his goal achieved, he said no more. The trap had been laid for Dai Mubai; what happened next would depend on his fate!
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lin Chen. Although she was displeased, since things had come to this, she was helpless. Ultimately, this matter was still Dai Mubai's fault; who told him to speak so carelessly? As for the future development of the situation, she could only face it with Lin Chen!
Through this incident, Zhu Zhuqing also discovered that Lin Chen was a bit cunning. If Dai Mubai truly had an accident because of this, Lin Chen would be killing without a knife.
For some reason, Zhu Zhuqing felt a faint sense of anticipation in her heart, looking forward to how the subsequent development of this matter would turn out and whether it would go as Lin Chen wished.
"Oh right, Zhuqing, where are you planning to go after dropping out?" Ning Rongrong asked.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, her clear eyes looking at Lin Chen. Lin Chen smiled, "How about we go to Heaven Dou City? I heard the teaching environment at Heaven Dou Royal Academy is quite good!"
Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly. She had originally thought of finding a village where no one knew them and living in seclusion with Lin Chen, but she didn't expect Lin Chen to answer like this.
But Lin Chen already had an idea, and she didn't want to dwell on it too much. She was still young now, and staying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy for a while was not impossible. Using Heaven Dou's resources to improve herself was also not bad. If she wasn't happy there, it wouldn't be too late to live in seclusion then. However, Zhu Zhuqing was still a bit conflicted in her heart, as her identity was quite special. What would it mean for someone from the Xingluo Zhu Family to study in Heaven Dou?
Zhu Zhuqing asked, "I'm from the Xingluo Zhu Family. Will Heaven Dou Royal Academy accept me?"
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll handle it!"
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. "Then I'll go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy too, right? Zhuqing, this way we can be together again!"
Ning Rongrong herself didn't know what she was thinking. Even though she knew Zhu Zhuqing and Lin Chen were a couple, she couldn't help but try every means to get closer to Lin Chen!
Ning Rongrong secretly glanced at Lin Chen, admiring his handsome profile!
"Okay!" Zhu Zhuqing softly responded.
Seeing Ning Rongrong's excited demeanor, like an ungrown child, a happy smile also appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's fair face.
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