For her, who was not good with words, even if she caught up, what could she say?
Zhu Zhuqing was unsure of Lin Chen's feelings for her, fearing that his affection was merely her unrequited love.
She also worried that her identity would implicate Lin Chen, Zhuqing's delicate body trembled slightly, her fists clenched, and she struggled internally for a long time.
Finally, she raised her hand to wipe the tears from her cheeks, turned around, and looked towards Shrek Academy!
...
On the other side, Lin Chen's lips curved slightly upward; moving away from Tang San made him feel much more at ease.
As Lin Chen walked out of the village, a small, graceful figure bumped into him.
"Oh dear..."
Lin Chen stopped, only to see a girl fallen to the ground.
Seeing this, Lin Chen immediately bent down and helped the girl up. The girl was not much older, about the same age as Zhu Zhuqing.
She was wearing a long green dress, which at first glance gave off a refreshing feeling.
The girl was a little over 1.6 meters tall, much shorter than Zhuqing.
Her long brown hair reached her waist, and beneath the flowing strands was a very delicate small face, with skin as tender and white as a peeled lychee. Her green skirt could not hide a pair of slender, fair, straight, long legs.
That delicate small face was full of a melancholic expression; she was truly a natural beauty.
A moment later, the girl, who had previously looked melancholic, revealed a brilliant smile when she clearly saw Lin Chen's appearance.
The girl again looked Lin Chen up and down. She actively extended her right hand and said, "Hello, my name is Ning Rongrong. I hope I didn't hurt you just now!"
Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Is this the benefit of being handsome? She just fell to the ground, and she just had a melancholic expression. Isn't it better to be a little unruly and unyielding?"
"My name is Lin Chen, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Lin Chen extended his right hand and gently shook hers as a sign of friendliness.
The moment Ning Rongrong's hand touched Lin Chen's large hand, her heart trembled, but Lin Chen's hand quickly withdrew, leaving her with a slight sense of disappointment.
"Lin Chen, are you also a student here? I came to register today!" Ning Rongrong said with a smile.
Lin Chen shook his head and said, "I am not a Shrek student. I only came today to accompany a friend to register. The registration time should be ending soon, so you should hurry. I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving first!"
"Okay!" Ning Rongrong frowned slightly, replying reluctantly.
Lin Chen smiled faintly and turned to leave. He had no ill feelings towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; after all, in his previous life, he was a High Priest of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He didn't dislike this ancestor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School either. Although the little princess was willful and had a full-blown 'princess syndrome,' she was, after all, the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, pampered by thousands of doting affections. Isn't it normal for her to have 'princess syndrome'?
That being said, Lin Chen didn't want to bear Ning Rongrong's 'princess syndrome.' Everyone only learns to grow through hardship, and Lin Chen didn't want to be Ning Rongrong's hardship.
Just like Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Bibi Dong, these three reborn individuals not only possessed completely new bodies but also had a much higher level of mental maturity than in their previous lives.
They knew how to act with propriety, when to advance and retreat, wouldn't cling to you and act spoiled like naive young girls all day, and wouldn't get jealous at the drop of a hat.
Aren't such peerless beauties more appealing than inexperienced young girls?
In Lin Chen's view, these were the most perfect women!
As for so-called 'purity of heart'?
Please, what era is this? Wake up!
Even with one's beloved, who can guarantee they will refuse to see all the beautiful people and things in the World?
So, if he had a choice, Lin Chen would not become anyone's hardship; everyone has their own path to walk.
Watching Lin Chen's departing back, Ning Rongrong stomped her small foot, her small mouth pouting high, and only turned towards Shrek Academy after Lin Chen's figure had completely disappeared.
On the other side, Lin Chen had not truly left, but had concealed his form and returned to Shrek Academy.
Everything proceeded as in the original novel; the fourth assessment was still Zhao Wuji for the duration of an incense stick.
During this assessment, Zhu Zhuqing did not faint; Zhao Wuji's blow, which would have been enough to knock her out, was secretly defused by Lin Chen.
Finally, Xiao Wu was injured, and Tang San resolutely faced Zhao Wuji alone. After Zhao Wuji was shot into a porcupine, the assessment ended.
Seeing Zhao Wuji's pained expression, Lin Chen's face revealed a smile.
Without Tang Hao as a backer, Lin Chen was very curious if Zhao Wuji would retaliate afterwards. Tang San's methods could be described as dirty and despicable!
...
After returning to the Rose Hotel, Lin Chen did not check out. Instead, he took out a large stack of papers covered in text and began to organize them.
In the All Magic World, Lin Chen had intended to publish a book about Spirits, so he wouldn't have to act as a teacher every time he helped someone awaken their Spirit.
It was interesting to explain the same thing once, and acceptable to explain it a few times, but if he had to explain it a dozen times, he would throw up!
Although the atmosphere of the Rose Hotel was somewhat ambiguous, the environment was quite quiet.
As for the hotel fees, Lin Chen didn't have to worry at all. Although the Spirit coin storage cards from the Spirit World couldn't be used, after all, they were from ten thousand years later.
But with two wealthy women at home, such a small amount for a hotel stay was no problem at all. Qian Renxue's net worth alone could support ten Lin Chens!
...
As the sun set and the moon rose, the bright moonlight sprinkled down, draping the continent in a layer of silver-white gauze.
Inside a dormitory at Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing leaned against the headboard, her mind in a daze, gazing at the night sky outside the window.
She had successfully passed the fourth assessment during the day and joined Shrek Academy. She had thought she would be happier, but things went against her wishes.
Lin Chen's figure kept echoing in her mind, lingering for a long time.
Recalling their first encounter, Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed slightly.
Lin Chen's gentleness, thoughtfulness, and care also made her feel completely secure.
However, as soon as she thought of Lin Chen resolutely leaving her, she secretly gritted her teeth.
"Zhu Zhuqing, is something on your mind? You've been distracted all day!"
A clear voice echoed in the room, pulling Zhu Zhuqing sharply out of her memories.
Zhu Zhuqing turned to look, a brown-haired girl was watching her, the girl's eyes were very bright.
"I'm fine, thank you, Rongrong." Zhu Zhuqing said with a smile.
Ning Rongrong smiled slightly and said, "That's good. If you have anything on your mind, you can tell me, we're friends, aren't we!"
"Friends?" Zhu Zhuqing murmured to herself.
The dazed Zhu Zhuqing suddenly stood up and walked out of the room, saying, "I'm going for a walk!"
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing had made up her mind to find Lin Chen. She had no other intentions, she just didn't want Lin Chen to continue misunderstanding, and she didn't want to have any regrets in her heart...
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