Liu Erlong's heart!
"What is my Long'er doing?" a hand grabbed her waist from behind and Xuan Yan's voice rang inside her ear.
Liu Erlong was not surprised as Xuan Yan has already done these mischievous things many times. A small smile appeared on her lips "Yan! I was just checking today's new admissions and I was really shocked."
"Let me see." Xuan Yan said and placed the teacup on the desk. Liu Erlong's black eyes looked at the teacup and she took it to drink.
Xuan Yan bought the paper from Liu Erlong's hand and read it. "Level 44 at the age of 13...Xiao San." (A/n: Xiao means Little in Chinese!)
Xuan Yan was amused seeing this. Did Tang Hao really allowed Tang San to enter my Academy? Or did he thought that I can't recognize Tang San since I haven't 'seen' him? And this lame name change...
Liu Erlong's eyes brimmed "See? Level 44 at the age of 13. Such a genius is entering our Academy."
He briefly cast his eyes upon the remaining three papers on the desk. He took them and saw the contents "Dai Mubai. Ma Hongjun and Oscar."
"They are also geniuses." Liu Erlong said looking at Xuan Yan skimming through the papers while his other hand is on her waist.
Liu Erlong couldn't help but feel her cheeks flush a shade deeper as she glanced down at his hand still securely wrapped around her waist. Despite her playful protests, there was a part of her that enjoyed the closeness between them.
She took another sip of her tea, trying to conceal the growing smile on her lips, but her eyes subconsciously fell on the silver ring on her finger and a sweet feeling washed her heart.
She turned to look at the handsome man holding her waist. She playfully hit his stomach with her elbow "Brat! Take your hand off my waist!"
Xuan Yan chuckled and looked at her "Why? Can't I hold my lover's waist?"
Liu Erlong's lips twitched "You wish. I am not your lover, brat. That was a joke. So take off your hand. Hmph" she retorted and turned away, trying to maintain a facade of annoyance while secretly relishing the affectionate banter between them.
No one noticed a small smile etched on her face as she looked away. Xuan Yan chuckled light-heartedly but he didn't withdraw his hand.
Hearing his chuckle, she stroked her hair behind her ear and eyed at Xuan Yan.
In the months they had spent together, the teasing had become a form of communication, and Liu Erlong found herself enjoying it more than she cared to admit.
As time went on, something began to change within her. The seeds of a new emotion were sown, and she couldn't help but wonder about the nature of her feelings for Xuan Yan.
She often sees Xuan Yan kissing and pampering his lovers right in front of her eyes She will always feel jealous seeing them.
But as she reflected on her feelings, she found herself puzzled. Is she jealous of the love he is showing or is she jealous of the other women for receiving love from Xuan Yan?
Is she desperate for love or desperate for love from Xuan Yan?
The glint of her ring caught her eye once again, prompting a soft chuckle. The day she obtained her eighth spirit ring stirred a whirlwind of emotions within her, all of them revolving around Xuan Yan.
He is so considerate and kind to her even though she is just a friend. For a moment, she thought about how would it feel to be in Ah Yin's shoes. To be truly loved by him.
Not as his friend or being teased as his lover. Truly being loved by him.
Her heart palpated at just the thought of Xuan Yan holding her affectionately and tenderly kissing her lips.
Thoughts of her first love came flooding back, and she contemplated her thoughts.
Is she ready to give up and let go of her past?
What will she do if he never comes to see her?
Xuan Yan's charming face appeared in her mind. What it would be like to have Xuan Yan's love, yet a part of her questioned whether her feelings were genuine or if she was merely desperate for love and holding onto him as a lifeline to quench her thirst for love?
Her gaze wandered back to Xuan Yan, admiring his handsome features. She couldn't deny that he has charms that make it easy for women to fall for him. "You and your irresistible ways," she thought, shaking her head playfully. "No wonder you have so many women."
But beneath her teasing, there was a vulnerability she dared not express openly. She cherished their friendship and the playful dynamic they shared, but a part of her yearned for something more profound.
If he is so kind, and handsome and cherishes his love, who wouldn't fall in love with him?
As she continued to steal glances at Xuan Yan, she found herself torn between guarding her heart and embracing the possibility of a deeper connection with Xuan Yan.
But she can't just let go of her first love, Yu Xiaogang.
Hmph! Making me go through this emotional turmoil. Really a brat!
"Dai Mubai? White Tiger Martial spirit?" Xuan Yan said with a frown. Hearing his sudden serious tone Liu Erlong was surprised "Yan? Do you know him?"
"Know him? If anything I want to kill him." Xuan Yan uttered coldly. Huh? Liu Erlong was startled by his cold voice and looked at that application.
Xuan Yan scoffed "Dai Mubai. White Tiger martial spirit. Prince of Star Luo Empire."
Liu Erlong was shocked to hear this. "Prince of Star Luo Empire? Now that I remember it White Tiger martial spirit is..."
"Dai Mubai. He previously had a marriage contract with my Qing'er. But later I visited Zhu Duke's family and terminated the contract."
"Now Dai Mubai is here..."
Liu Erlong remembered Zhu Zhuqing's story and narrowed her eyes. Leaving her lover afraid of his brother. Cowards! She hates cowards.
"Yan, then we can cancel his admission."
Xuan Yan shook his head "No. Let him enter. I know what to do with him." Liu Erlong nodded "Ok! I will leave that in your hands."
Xuan Yan spoke "And this Xiao San, the martial spirit is Blue Silver grass." Only then Liu Erlong looked at the martial spirit and was disappointed "A waste martial spirit? But how did he level up quickly."
Xuan Yan frowned "I think it's him. That boy I fought yesterday in Spirit Arena. He also had blue silver grass martial spirit and he also had four spirit rings."
Liu Erlong was amused hearing this "You fought with him yesterday?"
Xuan Yan nodded "He was so arrogant calling himself a genius in front of me. So I had to teach his place."
Liu Erlong chuckled hearing this "Showing himself as a genius in front of you? The infamous Dio Brando? Haha...idiot."
"Yea-*knock* *knock* Knocks on the door of Vice Dean's room stopped their conversation. Xuan Yan raised his head "Enter!"
*creek* *tap* *tap* The door opened and two middle aged men entered the room. One has an egg headed face and his head is bandaged in white cloth and another one is wearing glasses.
*gasp* Liu Erlong's breath caught in her throat, and her eyes widened in disbelief. There, before her, stood a person whom she never expected to see again - someone from her past.
Time seemed to slow down as her mind struggled to process the sight before her. Her heart raced, and her thoughts were in disarray. The memories she had buried deep within her resurfaced, jumbling together with the present reality.
A mix of emotions washed over her - surprise, disbelief, confusion, and perhaps a glimmer of hope.
Her mind tried to come to terms with the fact that this person, who had vanished from her life, now stood before her like a ghost from the past.
As the initial shock began to subside, she took two steps forward leaving Xuan Yan's embrace. A torrent of emotions rushed in. Happiness mingled with sorrow, joy intertwined with pain. She struggled to find the right words, but her heartache and longing were evident in her gaze.
"X-Xiaogang, is that you?" Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she finally managed to utter the person's name, her voice trembling with a mix of emotions.
Huh? But she was perplexed as the person is not looking at her. He is looking at...she turned her head. Yan?
Anger surged through Xiaogang's veins like a raging inferno. He couldn't believe his eyes – standing before him was the last person he expected to encounter in this place. "What are you doing here?" he yelled, his voice sharp with disbelief and fury, as he glared at Xuan Yan.
The person he hated the most, The person who bullied and humiliated him and his disciple two times.
Xuan Yan smiled and walked forward as he placed his hand on Liu Erlong's shoulder "I am in my own Academy. And do you guys know Long'er?"
Xiaogang's anger was momentarily overshadowed by sheer shock. "You are... Dio Brando?" he gasped, his eyes widening in astonishment.
The realization hit him like a thunderbolt, and he could hardly believe that the man standing before him was none other than the notorious figure he had heard rumors of.
Flender was also shocked looking at Xuan Yan. I yesterday fought with Dio Brando?
Suddenly Xiaogang frowned his brows and his face turned extremely gloomy, Long'er? Did he just call her Long'er? Are they together?
He also saw Xuan Yan's hand on Liu Erlong's waist when they entered the room. They are so intimate and close to each other.
A wave of shock crossed Xiaogang. Has Liu Erlong already moved on? She is in love with him now? why?! WHY?! Wasn't she in love with me so madly? She will always follow me like an idiot.
His heart clenched in agony, feeling as though a dagger had pierced it. No! She should always love me. Liu Erlong and Bibi Dong too, should always love me. How can she move on?
Even though we haven't met for years, she should still love me. She shouldn't love anyone else.
His body trembled in anger. WHY?!
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