After lunch, the three returned to Dorm 205.
Xie Xie plopped down on the bed, a gossipy grin on his face, and eagerly blurted out, "Fang Yang, could Gu Yue be interested in you?"
He winked and said, "She not only invited you to eat, but she also specifically wanted to sit next to you, and in the end, she even gave you her chicken leg."
Zhou Changxi, who was in the dorm, stopped what he was doing and pricked up his ears, listening to their conversation.
Fang Yang smiled, "Xie Xie, don't make wild guesses. Gu Yue might just be friendly."
Xie Xie exaggeratedly waved his arms, "Wow, friendly? You didn't see the way she looked at you!"
He mimicked Gu Yue's expression, lowering his voice in a feigned serious tone, "That's definitely not as simple as 'friendly'!"
Fang Yang showed a helpless smile, "Even if she really is interested in me, I also feel good about her."
Upon hearing this, Xie Xie immediately perked up, springing from the bed with a carp-like flip, "I knew it! You two definitely have something going on!"
"Fang Yang, be honest, are you lusting after Gu Yue's body!"
Saying that, he patted Tang Wulin's shoulder, "Wu Lin, don't you agree?"
Tang Wulin, who had been quietly listening, scratched his head and gave a simple, honest smile, "I think Gu Yue is indeed very special to Fang Yang…"
Xie Xie dramatically clutched his chest, "Oh my god, even Tang Wulin noticed it! Fang Yang, just admit it!"
Fang Yang shook his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, with a hint of a smile on his face, "Xie Xie, what do you know? This is what you call love at first sight!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he glanced at the time, his expression changing slightly, "Oh no, isn't it time to go to the training ground? We'll be late if we don't hurry!"
"Woah!"
Xie Xie was about to tease and jeer, but upon hearing this, he immediately jolted.
He suddenly remembered Wu Changkong's icy face and the terrifying punishment for being late, and he shivered all over.
"Let's go, let's go!"
Xie Xie grabbed Tang Wulin's arm, his voice changing pitch, "Teacher Wu's punishment is no joke!"
…
At exactly two in the afternoon, the scorching sun hung high in the sky.
Waves of heat rolled across the Eastsea Academy Intermediate Department's training ground.
As in the morning, the students of Fifth Class gathered punctually, dragging their heavy steps, ready to face the afternoon's physical training.
As for Wu Changkong's stated arrangement of physical training in the morning and theory class in the afternoon, it simply did not exist.
Regarding this situation, Wu Changkong explained it this way: "With your current physical fitness, what theory are you going to learn? When your physical fitness is good, then you can have theory classes!"
Compared to the morning, the afternoon's physical training was even more arduous.
It shifted from endurance training to strength training like frog jumps, squats, and push-ups.
Having already undergone the morning's physical training, the students were already exhausted.
Coupled with the scorching sun, in less than half an hour, the students of Fifth Class were so tired that they lay scattered across the training ground.
Facing this situation, Wu Changkong was accustomed to it.
He first had the students do some relaxation exercises for a while.
Once the students' stamina had somewhat recovered, he began the second round of physical training.
Only Fang Yang was at ease, as he did not participate in Wu Changkong's physical training at all.
Wu Changkong felt that Fang Yang's physical quality was too strong and didn't need physical training, so he let him find a place to practice fire control on his own.
Fang Yang naturally had no objections to this.
After all, these physical training exercises were not very effective for him, an owner of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline.
Several hours passed, and when Wu Changkong announced the end of physical training.
The students of Fifth Class were almost collapsed on the ground, their eyes unfocused, as if their last ounce of strength had been squeezed out.
They dragged their heavy steps, barely managing to line up, like they had just been through a brutal war.
At this moment, their hearts were devoid of light…
Subsequently, Wu Changkong's voice remained cold.
"All gather! Today's training ends here. Go back and rest well. Remember to use the method I taught you to relax your muscles to avoid soreness tomorrow. Dismissed now!"
"Yes…"
Scattered responses sounded, like the last sighs of dying people.
The students felt as if they had received a great pardon, all letting out a long sigh of relief, dragging their weary bodies, preparing to leave.
Immediately after, Wu Changkong said to Fang Yang and the other three, "Fang Yang, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, the four of you come to my office tonight after dinner."
"What? We have to go tonight too!?"
Xie Xie wailed, his legs went weak, and he almost fell to his knees.
A whole day of physical training had already left him utterly exhausted, and now hearing about additional training felt like falling into an abyss.
Tang Wulin was actually fine; although he no longer had the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, he had the constant recovery of the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Xie Xie, Teacher Wu is also doing this for our own good. Come on, I'll help you back."
Tang Wulin supported the tottering Xie Xie, comforting him in a gentle tone.
"Thanks, Wu Lin…"
Xie Xie managed a wry smile, his goodwill towards Tang Wulin increasing by a few points.
However, when he caught sight of Fang Yang not far away, his eyes immediately became resentful.
Fang Yang, you guy, relying on your strong physical quality, not participating in the physical training the whole time was one thing.
Now you're not even looking after your own brother, only caring about Gu Yue!
At this moment, Fang Yang was carefully supporting Gu Yue.
Gu Yue's fair cheeks were flushed with a faint blush from exhaustion, and the wisps of hair on her forehead were wet with sweat, clinging tightly to her skin.
She was breathing slightly, her steps a little unsteady, but with Fang Yang's steady support, she didn't fall.
"Can you still walk?" Fang Yang asked softly, his tone filled with concern.
Gu Yue gently hummed, not refusing his help.
Seeing this, Xie Xie couldn't help but gnash his teeth and mutter, "Prioritizing romance over friendship…"
Tang Wulin smiled helplessly, supporting Xie Xie, and said, "Let's go, if we don't, the cafeteria's food will be snatched up."
Fang Yang supported Gu Yue to the entrance of the girls' dorm building.
He stopped, and softly said, "Gu Yue, I'll see you off here. See you tonight."
Gu Yue slightly raised her head, her black hair gently swaying in the evening breeze.
A faint, shallow smile played on her lips, and a soft light flashed in her eyes as she said, "Mhm, see you tonight."
After speaking, Gu Yue turned and walked towards the dorm building, her slender figure appearing exceptionally graceful in the setting sun.
"Na'er, I'm sorry, Fang Yang is mine," Gu Yue whispered in her heart.
Just at this moment, Na'er, far away in Shrek Academy, suddenly clutched her chest for no reason.
She looked confused, muttering to herself, "Why do I feel like something isn't quite right?"
Fang Yang stood still, quietly watching her leave, until her figure disappeared around the corner of the dorm hallway, only then did he turn and leave.
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