Chapter 54: Another Encounter with Hu Liena
Evening.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman could be seen slowly walking out of Shrek Academy.
These two were Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing, who were preparing to head to Heaven Dou City.
Originally, Zhou Chen had planned to leave immediately after asking Flender for leave in the morning.
However, the two of them had been busy merging the Shadow God-King bloodline yesterday and hadn't slept at all, so they were quite exhausted.
Thus, at Zhou Chen's suggestion, they had each returned to their respective dormitories to catch up on sleep, only to end up sleeping straight through to the evening.
At this moment, Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing, having slept for an entire day, were full of energy. They planned to hire a carriage in Soto City tonight and then set off for Heaven Dou City early the next morning.
However, as Zhou Chen reached the academy's main gate, he glanced at two people under the bright moonlight—it was none other than Oscar and Ning Rongrong.
At this moment, Ning Rongrong was sitting on a large rock at the academy's entrance, swinging her fair legs, her head slightly lowered, her mood obviously a bit down.
Oscar, on the other hand, was like a simp, constantly talking beside her to offer comfort.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, Ning Rongrong looked up and saw Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing walking toward them. Her previously dejected little face immediately lit up with surprise.
"Brother Zhou Chen, Zhuqing."
Ning Rongrong immediately jumped off the rock, leaving Oscar behind, and trotted over enthusiastically, saying affectionately, "Where are you two off to?"
"I asked Flender for leave. We're planning to take a trip to the Imperial Capital, Heaven Dou City."
Zhou Chen said with a smile.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately became excited. "My home is near Heaven Dou City. I'll go with you..."
Before she could finish, Ning Rongrong seemed to remember something, lowered her little head, and said in a small voice, "Never mind, never mind. You two go ahead. I'll just stay and train at the academy."
"What's wrong? Did something unpleasant happen today?" Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to the side, asked.
"Sigh, it's all that shoe-shaped-face dean's fault. I just slacked off a little while running laps, and he actually dared to yell at me! That was twenty laps! Who can even finish that?"
At this point, Ning Rongrong's chest rose and fell with anger, and she said indignantly, "He even told me to get out of the academy. I refuse to leave. I'm going to stay right here and see what he can do to me!"
Hearing this, Zhou Chen amusedly stroked Ning Rongrong's little head and gently advised, "Don't be angry. If you get sick, no one can take your place. Just relax."
"Mmm, mmm."
Feeling the warmth of Zhou Chen's palm on her head, Ning Rongrong happily narrowed her eyes like a kitten that was being petted just right.
Brother Zhou Chen is the best. His words are so on point, making her feel much better.
Unlike that Oscar, who is just a simp, and he doesn't even know how to simp correctly.
After being comforted by Zhou Chen, Ning Rongrong's mood improved a lot, and a gentle smile returned to her fair and pretty little face.
Seeing that Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing were about to leave, her beautiful eyes darted around, and she suddenly said, "Brother Zhou Chen, since you're going to Heaven Dou City, why don't you help me deliver a letter to my father?"
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong shook Zhou Chen's arm and coquettishly said, "Please?"
"Alright, alright."
Zhou Chen quickly agreed, pulling his hand away from Ning Rongrong's embrace. If he didn't agree, who knew what other coquettish tricks Ning Rongrong might pull.
Didn't he see the look in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes was already off?
More importantly, a cold chill had already gathered in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.
Only this girl, Ning Rongrong, was pretending not to notice.
Seeing Zhou Chen agree, Ning Rongrong's eyes smiled into crescents. She quickly took out paper and a pen from her space necklace, placed the paper on her arm, and quickly wrote two lines.
Then, she took out an envelope, placed the paper inside, blinked, and handed it to Zhou Chen, saying, "No peeking!"
"Don't worry, I won't look."
Zhou Chen, caught between the two girls, said rather awkwardly.
He now understood what it meant to be in a battlefield of hearts.
Putting his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's waist, Zhou Chen quickened his pace; he didn't want to stay there for another second.
Unexpectedly, Ning Rongrong waved at him at that moment and said, like a little wife, "And remember to come back soon."
"Alright, you take care of yourself too, Rongrong."
Zhou Chen forced a smile at Ning Rongrong and responded politely.
The next second, he directly used the Earth-Dashing Golden Light, holding Zhu Zhuqing and disappearing from the sight of Ning Rongrong and Oscar.
If he had stayed any longer, Zhu Qing would have likely gotten truly angry.
Seeing Zhou Chen disappear as if fleeing, Ning Rongrong sighed helplessly. It seemed her place in his heart was still not as good as Zhu Qing's.
However, this also meant that Zhou Chen had feelings for her; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so nervous.
Thinking of this, the corners of Ning Rongrong's mouth turned up, and her mood improved considerably.
Meanwhile, Oscar stood not far away, occasionally stealing glances at Ning Rongrong, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
Ning Rongrong was cold towards him, yet she was laughing and talking with Zhou Chen, which made his expression rather unsightly.
It's not easy being a simp...
Five days later.
Cilvis City.
Cilvis City is the capital of the Cilvis Kingdom, a vassal state of the Heaven Dou Empire. It borders the Barak Kingdom and is also a necessary route to Heaven Dou City.
Zhou Chen, bringing Zhu Qing along, had traveled sightseeing all the way and finally arrived at Cilvis City on the evening of the fifth day.
Walking into the bustling city, Zhou Chen hired a coachman, flicked a silver coin to him, and had him take the two of them to the most luxurious hotel here.
Before long, the carriage stopped in front of a ten-story building.
Zhou Chen helped Zhu Qing out of the carriage. Bright, soft light shone from the building. On the main door, carved from white marble and ten meters high, were eight large, gilded characters:
Cilvis Royal Hotel.
There were not many people entering and leaving the hotel, but every single person who did was either dressed in luxurious clothing or possessed an exceptional temperament.
Clearly, this was a luxury hotel built for high society and the nobility. The coachman had been adequate.
Holding Zhu Qing's arm, the two walked into the hotel lobby and were immediately met with a sea of gold.
Golden palace lanterns, golden wallpaper, and various golden decorations all gave off a feeling of magnificent splendor.
"It doesn't seem any worse than the Star Luo Royal Hotel."
Zhu Qing said with some admiration.
The people of the Heaven Dou Empire certainly knew how to enjoy themselves. A hotel in a vassal kingdom could actually rival the best hotel in the Star Luo Empire.
No, it should be said that its level of luxury was slightly even greater.
Hearing this, Zhou Chen nodded. Just as he was about to speak, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
As if sensing something, Zhou Chen turned his head and looked in a certain direction.
There, a tall woman with long legs and long, blonde hair, dressed in a golden dress, was slowly descending the spiral staircase.
His gaze moving upward, Zhou Chen saw the woman's face and instantly felt a jolt throughout his body.
"Hu... Hu Liena?!"
(End of Chapter)
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