Zhu Zhuqing Can Be Shy Too

The door of the private room opened, and a young girl dressed in a black leather outfit with a stunning figure walked in.

"Zhuqing, what brings you here?" Zong asked.

Zhu Zhuqing shot him a glance, thinking to herself, I came here worried you might be hurt, but the first thing I see is you flirting with that rabbit.

With a cold voice, Zhu Zhuqing replied, "Nothing much, just checking if you're still alive."

Noticing her gaze and glancing at Xiao Wu still clinging to his neck, Zong felt a bit awkward and quickly unwrapped Xiao Wu from around him.

Xiao Wu stuck her tongue out at Zhu Zhuqing but reluctantly let go.

Taking Zhu Zhuqing's hand, Zong led her out of the room, smiling. "Dear, don't you trust your man? I was dominating that little tiger, didn't even break a sweat."

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed as if she were a startled kitten. She lightly punched Zong's arm.

"Hmph! Who's your 'dear'? Stop talking nonsense, I haven't agreed to anything!" she said, her voice slightly flustered.

It was the first time Zong saw her acting so bashful, and he couldn't resist pulling her closer into his arms. He whispered softly into her ear, "For this lifetime, I've got you. You can never escape."

"Mm," Zhu Zhuqing shyly nodded, her face turning even redder.

As he held her close, Zong's eyes fell on her enticing lips, and he couldn't help but gulp.

With no one around and the atmosphere just right, he thought to himself, I've lived two lives, how can I not seize this moment to give my first kiss?

Pulling her even closer, Zong lifted Zhu Zhuqing's blushing face, gently kissing her forehead, eyes, and nose. Finally, unable to resist, he moved in toward her soft lips, the ones he had longed for so deeply.

Their lips drew nearer, the moment drawing them closer.

As Zong's warm breath touched Zhu Zhuqing's face, she remembered a dream she had a while ago, so real and wonderful, just like this moment. She thought to herself, This time it's real, and no one's here to interrupt, right?

Unfortunately, what you fear most often happens.

"What are you two doing? Publicly making out? Shame on you!"

It was Xiao Wu, who had secretly followed them when Zong led Zhu Zhuqing out of the room. She was curious to hear what they'd talk about, but to her surprise, they were about to kiss! 

Although Xiao Wu had reluctantly accepted Zhu Zhuqing, she couldn't let her have Zong's first kiss—something even she hadn't gotten.

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing felt both regret and embarrassment. She couldn't believe someone had caught them in the act. Flustered, she turned and ran off.

Zong rubbed his forehead, frustrated. So close, so close! Why did it have to be Xiao Wu? If it had been someone like Dai Mubai, I'd have beaten them up so badly their own mother wouldn't recognize them.

Looking at Xiao Wu's annoyed yet blushing face, Zong found the situation both funny and exasperating. He patted her head with a wry smile and said, "Alright, alright, don't be mad. How about a luxurious carrot meal for a week?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and her earlier frustration disappeared instantly. "Two weeks! No, one month!"

"Fine, fine, one month. You really are a little foodie."

As he spoke, Zong turned to chase after Zhu Zhuqing. He still had something to give her.

Gathering his soul power, Zong used his Flash Step, disappearing from the corridor in the blink of an eye.

[T/N]- I have changed the name of 'Teleportation' Skill to Flash Step

Xiao Wu was left stomping her feet in frustration.

Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing had quickly left the Great Soul Arena in Soto City. The rest of the Shrek team was waiting outside.

From afar, Ning Rongrong waved at Zhu Zhuqing, calling out, "Zhuqing, over here!"

Hearing her, Zhu Zhuqing looked around and saw the whole team was present. Even Dai Mubai was standing there, though he looked rather dispirited. Although his physical wounds had healed, the mental ones would take much longer.

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zhuqing tried to calm her nerves from the earlier embarrassment. She walked over to Ning Rongrong with a smile, "I'm fine. Let's head back to the academy."

Ning Rongrong gave her a suspicious look, thinking, Did she go see her little boyfriend?

Feeling the need to tease, Ning Rongrong asked, "Zhuqing, why is your face so red?"

Zhu Zhuqing's face darkened, quickly replying, "I ran too fast, that's all."

"Oh, I see! Don't worry, I get it, I get it," Ning Rongrong said with a grin.

Their conversation left the newly-joined Meng Yiran confused. She asked, "Rongrong, what are you two talking about?"

Since Meng Yiran had just joined Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong didn't want to reveal everything, especially without Zhu Zhuqing's permission. So she dodged the question, saying, "Nothing, Zhuqing is just tired from today's fight and wants to rest."

Just then, a shout came from the direction of the Great Spirit Arena.

"Zhuqing! Zhuqing..."

The Shrek team turned to see a young man walking toward them.

He looked about 12 or 13, around the same age as the rest of the group. Standing over 1.7 meters tall, he wore a black combat suit with a flaming fan emblem on the back, his long blue-silver hair falling past his shoulders. His skin was pale, and he had a strikingly handsome face. It was Zong, who had come to catch up with Zhu Zhuqing.

Seeing him, Ma Hongjun exclaimed, "Whoa, Dai boss, this handsome guy is here for Zhuqing, and he's even better looking than you or Oscar! You're in danger!"

Dai Mubai glared at Ma Hongjun, saying coldly, "Mind your own business."

Though his injuries weren't severe, the pain still lingered. If it hadn't, he would've already stormed over to fight Zong.

Oscar, however, kept staring at Zong, growing increasingly certain that he was the same person who had fought Dai Mubai in the arena, Uchiha Zong. The only difference was the lack of a mask and different clothes. But he kept quiet to avoid any awkwardness if he was wrong.

Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, was stunned. She finally realized that Uchiha Zong was the same person she had met at the mask stand a while back. No wonder he had felt so familiar during Dai Mubai's match—his mask came from that very stand!

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