"Little Wu Lin..."
Wu Zhangkong looked at Tang Wulin's current expression and revealed a faint smile. Watching him was like seeing his past self!
"Teacher Wu..."
"Can we really not stay here longer?"
Later, after touring the entire academy, Tang Wulin's face once again showed a trace of loneliness as he finally voiced the concern weighing on his heart.
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Ouyang Zixin beside him. He wanted to spend more time with Sister Zi Xin.
After all, it had been so hard to return to Eastsea City—he didn't want to leave so soon...
"This..."
A thoughtful expression crossed Wu Zhangkong's usually calm face.
Of course, he didn't want to stay longer, but he understood Wu Lin's situation all too well...
"Teacher, I need to go back and have a meal with my family today. We haven't had a proper gathering since we've been at Shrek for so long."
"Right, Luo Chuan and I will go together."
Just as Tang Wulin and Ouyang Zixin were feeling dejected, Tang Luochuan suddenly thought of something and smiled slightly. Beside him, Gu Yue held his arm and nodded seriously in agreement.
"Huh? But Mom and Dad visit us in Shrek City pretty often, don't they?"
Tang Wulin hesitated, his parents being Titled Douluo who frequently traveled to Shrek City before.
But soon, realization dawned on him, and his eyes widened—was Brother doing this to...?
"Oh, Teacher, Xiao Feng has been saying he misses Uncle Li's braised beef. I'll take him there."
"Teacher, Xiao Yan is taking me out to explore..."
"And me too..."
At that moment, Xie Xie, Ye Xinglan, and the others also spoke up, each sharing their own plans.
Perhaps none of their reasons were entirely truthful, but their intentions aligned perfectly—to stay longer in Eastsea City, at least to give Tang Wulin this chance!
"Everyone..."
Tang Wulin was momentarily stunned, his eyes brimming with gratitude as his gaze slowly shifted toward Wu Zhangkong.
"Since we're already here..."
"Let's leave tomorrow instead."
Wu Zhangkong also smiled faintly as he spoke.
Why just one day? Because after returning and finalizing the scores, the vacation would begin soon. And on another note...
One day should be enough for Wu Lin, who hadn't yet confessed his feelings, to cherish this time properly!
"Long live Teacher Wu!"
At that moment, Tang Wulin's eyes sparkled. Though one day wasn't much, he wasn't overthinking it—just being with Sister Zi Xin was already a joy!
"Well, since everyone has plans..."
"I'll go out with Sister Zi Xin, then?"
The next moment, Tang Wulin walked over to Ouyang Zixin, his face lit up with happiness as he grinned playfully.
"Wu Lin..."
"I haven't even agreed yet..."
Faced with this, Ouyang Zixin gave him a deep look, her cheeks slightly flushed, though her smile never wavered.
But of course...
She would say yes!
"Wu Lin."
"Go for it."
After the two left, Tang Luochuan watched their retreating figures from afar, a hopeful smile on his face, his unspoken thoughts lingering...
Just say it today!
Don't let waiting become a regret!
"..."
Time passed quickly. During the day, Tang Wulin had the rare opportunity to spend time with Ouyang Zixin—painting plaster dolls, having a meal together...
That evening.
On the commercial street of Donghai City's eastern district, Tang Wulin was strolling in high spirits, with Ouyang Zixin walking right beside him—the very reason for his elevated mood.
With her here, he was happy.
"Being with Sister Zi Xin..."
"It's really nice..."
For a moment, Tang Wulin's eyes shimmered with joy. He had been happy all day.
From learning he would come to Donghai City, to meeting Sister Zi Xin, and now spending the entire day with her...
But soon, his cheerful expression was overshadowed by a hint of melancholy. After all, his time accompanying her here was running short.
"Wu Lin, what are you thinking about?"
Beside him, Ouyang Zixin's eyes also flickered with unease, but she still asked gently.
"Sister Zi Xin..."
"I'm going back tomorrow."
Tang Wulin took a deep breath and murmured.
"Mmm..."
"I know."
Ouyang Zixin nodded in agreement, forcing a faint smile onto her downcast face.
"Take care at Shrek Academy."
"I'll wait for you in Donghai City."
Then, she spoke plainly.
"You'll... wait for me?"
Only then did Tang Wulin's face brighten with a smile as he whispered.
"Mmm."
"I'll miss you very much."
Ouyang Zixin responded with a laugh, her expression firm as she nodded.
Hearing these words, Tang Wulin trembled slightly. Such a direct confession was something no young man could resist—even his brother would falter, let alone him.
"I'll miss Sister Zi Xin too..."
"Very, very much."
Tang Wulin inhaled deeply and spoke earnestly.
"Then don't go back on your word."
"Otherwise..."
"This sister will be very sad."
Ouyang Zixin wore a gentle smile as she replied plainly.
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"Sister Zi Xin..."
"There's something I've wanted to tell you for a long time."
Listening to her words, Tang Wulin could no longer suppress the emotions in his heart and spoke slowly.
As he spoke, memories of the past surfaced in his mind.
From their first meeting on the sports field, to learning she was Mu Xi-jie's close friend, to falling in love at first sight and developing deeper feelings...
Today, he had to voice what was in his heart!
"What is it?"
A glimmer of light flashed in Ouyang Zixin's melancholic eyes as she paused mid-step and asked softly.
"I've liked you... for a very, very long time."
Tang Wulin took a deep breath and declared resolutely.
"From the first moment I saw you, when you smiled at me, I fell in love at first sight... And the three years we've spent together since then have only made me more certain of my feelings."
"I love you, Sister Zi Xin..."
"Will you be with me?"
After pouring out his heart, Tang Wulin lowered his head bashfully, but feeling it lacked confidence, he raised it again—only to find...
Sister Zi Xin before him had also lowered her head.
In the direction Tang Wulin couldn't see, Ouyang Zixin's face was now flushed with shyness, her gaze constantly evasive, her emotions far beyond what mere nervousness could describe.
"Zi Xin Jie, I want to spend every day with you from now on—not as your younger brother, but as your lover."
"Would you... give me this chance?"
Tang Wulin took a deep breath before continuing.
"..."
Silence.
At this moment, it seemed only their heartbeats could be heard—Tang Wulin's from nervousness and anticipation, while hers... how could it not be from nervousness too?
"Zi Xin Jie..."
Ouyang Zixin remained silent. Just as Tang Wulin was inwardly bracing for rejection, a soft hand quietly grasped his.
"I like you. I really do."
The girl's voice wasn't loud, but at this moment, it surged through Tang Wulin's heart like towering waves.
"Zi—"
"Zi Xin Jie, you..."
Overwhelmed by emotion, Tang Wulin's words became stammering, his face filled with disbelief.
"What's wrong?"
"Don't want me to be your girlfriend anymore?"
Ouyang Zixin smiled, her cheeks beautifully flushed as she quietly watched the adorable expression on the boy before her, speaking softly.
"Of course not!"
"Loving Zi Xin Jie is something I—"
Hearing this, Tang Wulin firmly shook his head, speaking earnestly, but before he could finish, Ouyang Zixin's hand had somehow come to rest against his lips.
"Don't call me Zi Xin Jie."
"Who was it that just said they didn't want to be a younger brother anymore?"
Ouyang Zixin raised her head, her eyes now slightly reddened, a smile on her face as she chuckled softly.
"It was..."
"It was me."
Tang Wulin froze momentarily, murmuring in response.
"So then..."
"Call me Zi Xin, okay?"
At this moment, seeing the shy expression on the girl before him, Tang Wulin's heart swelled with even greater excitement.
The blush on her face surpassed all sweet nothings in the world—this was a scene he wanted to remember forever.
"Okay..."
"Zi Xin."
Overflowing with emotion, Tang Wulin could no longer contain himself. Taking a step forward, he tightly embraced her.
From now on...
Zi Xin Jie was his girlfriend!
No—Zi Xin. Ouyang Zixin.
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