Early that morning, at the first hint of dawn, Xin, accompanied by Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, embarked on their journey to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Zhu Zhuqing's current state looked much better; once a person has hope and is on an upward path, their condition becomes exceptionally good.
Ning Rongrong was very excited; the thought of embarking on a thrilling and adventurous forest expedition with the handsome Teacher Xin made her ecstatic.
However, just as they exited the school gate, they unexpectedly encountered the Shrek Academy group, who were also planning to head to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Flender politely greeted Xin.
"Teacher Xin, are you also going to the Star Dou Great Forest? Shall we go together since it's on the way?"
Upon hearing Flender's words, Zhao Wuji's face darkened, and he quickly tugged at him: "Dean."
Xin smiled faintly, merely nodding slightly as he politely declined: "No, please go ahead."
Zhao Wuji immediately breathed a sigh of relief; if they had truly gone together, wouldn't he have been constantly on edge?
Subsequently, Bellg untied the horses, and with a soft whistle from Xin, two white steeds galloped over.
The white horses were very affectionate towards Xin, wagging their tails and circling him nonstop the moment they saw him.
Xin turned to look at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing:
"Can you ride a horse?"
Ning Rongrong shook her head; as a support type, how could she know how to ride a horse?
Zhu Zhuqing, however, nodded: "I can."
The Star Luo Empire was a military Empire, and as a descendant of a prominent Star Luo clan, it was natural for her to have some knowledge of horsemanship.
"Conditions are limited; we only have two steeds. One of you knowing how to ride is enough. You take Rongrong and follow me. We'll try to reach the Star Dou Great Forest before noon."
Xin swiftly mounted his horse, his posture dashing and elegant.
Even Zhu Zhuqing could tell that Teacher Xin was a master horseman.
In Ning Rongrong's eyes, it was even more extraordinary; to her, it was an unparalleled young man with an immortal countenance and appearance sitting atop a white horse—the so-called Prince Charming couldn't be better than this, could he?
"I want to be Teacher's horse!"
"Huh?"
"No, I mean, I want to ride the same horse as Teacher."
Ning Rongrong's face flushed red; she had accidentally blurted out what was on her mind.
"Teacher, although I can ride a horse, I'm not proficient. If the speed is too fast, I'm afraid I can't take Rongrong. How about Teacher takes her instead?"
After their heart-to-heart talk that starry night, Zhu Zhuqing had already realized Ning Rongrong's 'improper intentions' towards Teacher, so she decided to play matchmaker.
However, some time later, when she personally saw Teacher Xin's stunning appearance after he removed his mask, she would likely regret her matchmaking today and wish she could slap herself.
"Come up,"
Xin extended his hand to Ning Rongrong, speaking softly.
"Ah~"
Ning Rongrong placed her small hand in Xin's large one, still immersed in the sensation of holding Teacher's hand, when she was suddenly pulled, letting out a surprised cry, and found herself sitting in Xin's embrace.
"Hold on tight."
"Giddy up!"
"Ah!"