Chapter 573 I Can't Bear to See You Go.
"Since that's the case, then we'll take our leave first."
After leaving the council hall, Ning Fengzhi and Jian Gu, the two Douluo, bid farewell.
However, this time, they didn't take Ning Rongrong and Xuan Mo back to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School. Because, in his words, they were leaving these last moments to the young people.
"Since it's decided, everyone go and rest. As for your next tasks, leave them to us old guys. Wuji, call all your old buddies here."
As soon as Ning Fengzhi and the others left, Flander began to give orders.
After all, for the Shrek Eight Monsters, the initial teachers of Shrek Academy had put in no less effort and emotion than Zhao Wuji and Flander.
Six years ago, after the Soul Master Competition ended, the Shrek Eight Monsters went their separate ways without even having a chance to say goodbye to their old buddies. This resulted in Flander being scolded quite a bit when he returned.
And now, these children in their eyes were about to embark on a new journey, how could Flander forget these old buddies?
After all, given the current situation, making arrangements for these little monsters is the only thing they can do.
"Dean, are you treating us to a farewell feast?!"
But to everyone's surprise, as soon as Flander said this, Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up, and he let out a slightly joyful cheer.
This startled Flander. "I didn't say that..."
But when he saw Ma Hongjun's expression, he immediately understood. He knew his disciple better than Flander himself; this was going to cost him a fortune! But this time…
"Fine! This time I'll bleed money out of my own pocket!"
Flander gritted his teeth and stomped his foot.
"Old Zhao, go tell the cafeteria chefs to show off their skills! Don't skimp on the price, go for the most expensive dishes possible! Also, go to 'Natural Residence' and buy the best wine in my name. Call up the old buddies, we're drinking until we drop tonight!"
"Alright! Leave it to me!"
As Zhao Wuji left, the Shrek Eight and Ryder exchanged smiles, as if the Shrek Eight had returned to seven years ago, to that small village in Soto City...
"Long live the Dean!"
Seeing this, Flander took off his glasses, rubbed them with two fingers, and then a tear slid down his cheek. It was unclear whether it was because he was heartbroken about the money, or... for some other reason...
"Bang!"
"Huh?"
Xuan Mo put down his wine glass and looked at Ning Rongrong, who had collapsed beside him, completely stunned!
"Eh? Rongrong."
When he saw Ning Rongrong's head hit the table, Xuan Mo thought something had happened and quickly dropped his wine glass, spilling wine all over Ma Hongjun opposite him.
He then helped Ning Rongrong up and examined her, finding that apart from a slight blush on her face and a red mark on her forehead, she was otherwise unharmed. He then put Ning Rongrong on his shoulder and patted her back. He used his soul power to regulate her meridians but found nothing abnormal.
"What happened? Why did she suddenly faint?"
Just as Xuan Mo was wondering what was going on, the others at the table also noticed something was wrong and wanted to check on her.
However, to everyone's surprise, in Xuan Mo's blind spot, facing Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong suddenly opened her eyes, winked at them, and looked at them with pleading eyes. Xiao Wu and the others glanced at Xuan Mo, covered their mouths and chuckled, giving Ning Rongrong a knowing look.
This was also Xuan Mo's oversight, because Ning Rongrong's sudden "incident" had completely stunned him. Besides using his soul power, he had forgotten to use his spiritual power to investigate.
At this moment, Xiao Wu and the others quickly stopped Tang San and the other boys, as well as the Shrek Academy teachers, from approaching Ning Rongrong.
"It's okay, Rongrong just drank too much." Then she looked at Xuan Mo, "Brother Mo, why don't you take Rongrong back to rest?"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Mo looked at Xiao Wu and the other girls, noticing something was off about them, and frowned, puzzled. "Xiao Wu, why don't you let the Dean and the others come and take a look?"
"This…"
Xiao Wu and the others quickly gave Flander and the others meaningful glances, but Flander clearly hadn't reacted yet.
Just as Flander was about to step forward, he was suddenly pulled back by the Master. Liu Erlong, who hadn't been drinking, took the Master's arm, while the Master slowly sat back down. "These young people's affairs, we shouldn't get involved."
"Master, what do you mean?" Flander had now realized something and leaned closer to the Master, asking softly.
But as soon as he asked, Liu Erlong rolled her eyes at him.
"Boss Flander, you're single, why do you care so much?"
These words pierced Flander's heart. However, he still asked, "Does Xiao Mo know about this?"
"What do you think?"
Liu Erlong retorted, then gave the master a resentful look. "Sometimes, girls can't wait too long."
The master quickly shifted his gaze and said to Flander, "Don't forget, Ningning and Rongrong were fearless little devils in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School back then; that was their 'nature.'"
So, with Flander and the others' lack of intervention, and with the encouragement of Xiao Wu and the others, and later, Ma Hongjun and the others who understood, a bewildered Xuan Mo was kicked out of the cafeteria.
"Brother Mo, take Rongrong to rest."
"But..."
Before Xuan Mo could finish speaking, the door in front of him slammed shut, and a sentence echoed in his mind, "I don't think I can get into their girls' dormitory. What should I do?"
But no matter how much he knocked, no one answered.
So Xuan Mo sighed inwardly, turned around and walked towards his dormitory, feeling no embarrassment at all. After all, the two of them had already confirmed their relationship, and they were even engaged.
Sharing a room wasn't unheard of.
Back in the dormitory, Xuan Mo gently placed Ning Rongrong on the bed and prepared to get up to fetch her some hot water.
However, when he returned, Ning Rongrong was already sitting on the edge of the bed in the moonlight.
"Rongrong, you're awake?"
Xuan Mo raised an eyebrow. "I knew it, how could it be because you were drunk? After all, back in Soto City, everyone was drunk, only you and I were fine."
With that, he put down the hot water, wrung out a towel, and gently wiped her forehead.
"Are you feeling unwell? Why don't you just stay and let me help you get ready."
"I wasn't planning on going back anyway."
At this moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke, meeting Xuan Mo's gaze. The expression she revealed at that moment made Xuan Mo momentarily flustered.
After a long while, Ning Rongrong said with a hint of resentment, "You know what? Actually, I really don't want you to leave."
(End of Chapter)