Chapter 77: Arriving at Shrek Academy, Meeting Flander_1

Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuqing headed straight to Shrek Academy after arriving in Soto City.

At that moment, Xu Ran couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He didn't know what kind of expression Dai Mubai would have later. He definitely wanted to show Dai Mubai up then.

"Xu Ran, where are we going?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xu Ran with confusion, not quite understanding. Weren't they supposed to be going to an advanced Soul Master academy? Shouldn't that be in Tiandou City, the place where geniuses and the strong converge? What were they doing in this godforsaken place?

"The academy we're going to is right here. I believe you should know this academy. It's called Shrek Academy," Xu Ran said. Zhu Zhuqing naturally knew of Shrek Academy. Although Dai Mubai had abandoned her, he must have told Zhu Zhuqing about the reputation of Shrek Academy. Otherwise, how could Zhu Zhuqing possibly have found him?

"Shrek Academy? Right, Soto City, Shrek Academy." Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turned a bit pale in an instant. She remembered now—Dai Mubai seemed to be at this academy.

"What's there to be afraid of? You're a free person now, with no relation to Dai Mubai. No, wait, you're now my, Xu Ran's woman. Don't think about others. I won't allow you to think about anyone else," Xu Ran said, wrapping Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.

"You knew Dai Mubai was also here?" Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes looked at Xu Ran, pouting her lips. Was Xu Ran deliberately bringing her here to see Dai Mubai? What was he trying to do?

"Didn't I tell you about Xiaowu's matter? Last time I sent Xiaowu to this advanced Soul Master academy to study, I happened to bump into Dai Mubai. And I even took the opportunity to give Dai Mubai a lesson," Xu Ran explained.

"Oh, Xiaowu is here too." Zhu Zhuqing blinked her beautiful eyes and gave Xu Ran a disgruntled look, momentarily forgetting all about Dai Mubai's existence. Although she was Xu Ran's fiancée, Xiaowu was also Xu Ran's confidante, which made her a rival in love. Naturally, she would pay more attention to Xiaowu.

"Yeah, Xiaowu is quite nice, and you two..." Xu Ran cleared his throat twice. He wasn't quite sure how Zhu Qing and Xiaowu would get on when they met. In the original story, they got along well, but now they were in a romantic rivalry. If they started fighting, whom should he help?

Of course, this was only the worst scenario Xu Ran could imagine in his mind. Zhu Qing might seem cold on the outside, but she was actually very gentle in nature, so she probably wouldn't behave that way. However, if Xiaowu and Zhu Qing really started fighting, and he had to choose a side, he would definitely side with Zhu Qing. First because Zhu Qing was weaker in strength, and second because Zhu Qing now truly had a substantial relationship with him where they could relieve each other's itch. By that measure, he naturally was closer to Zhu Qing.

Of course, he would side with reason over kinship. If there were truly any conflicts, naturally, he would first see who was in the right.

"Don't worry. I'm not that kind of person. I won't make you lose face in public," Zhu Zhuqing pouted, feeling just a twinge of jealousy even upon knowing that there was another girl by Xu Ran's side.

What else could she say since it had already happened?

Furthermore, she needed the presence of another girl by Xu Ran's side to share the burden; otherwise, she really couldn't take it.

It had been almost ten days since that time, but the negative effects that event had on her body had not yet fully dissipated.

This inevitably made her a little scared. In these past days, Xu Ran had made many advances, which she had outright rejected.

The last time was okay since it was at home. If in the future it hurt so much outside that she couldn't walk, that would be truly mortifying.

"That's good then. I would actually like it if you two could become good sisters, helping and supporting each other at the academy," Xu Ran said with relief, noticing the look on Zhu Zhuqing's face and realizing that her aversion to Xiaowu wasn't that strong.

In that case, after Zhu Qing and Xiaowu got to know each other better, there probably wouldn't be any problems. Both girls had good temperaments, so a fight was likely avoidable.

"But there's one more thing, when we meet Dai Mubai later..." Xu Ran had a mischievous smile on his face, whispering into Zhu Zhuqing's ear.

"Xu Ran, you're so bad. When did you become this naughty?" Zhu Zhuqing raised her little fist and gently thumped Xu Ran a few times, exhibiting some coquettish pride. She hadn't anticipated Xu Ran having such wicked ideas.

Does Xu Ran dislike Dai Mubai that much?

If Dai Mubai really found out about her relationship with Xu Ran, and even saw their marriage certificate, wouldn't he be furious to death?

"So what? Who let him abandon you and go to Shrek Academy before? He hurt you, and he must pay the price. And now you're my woman, I must make this clear to him and keep him far away from you. If he ever dares to have any designs on you, I'll break his three legs," said Xu Ran, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

If Dai Mubai really dares to mess with his fiancée, Xu Ran, then he definitely wouldn't hold back.

Zhu Qing now has no relation to Dai Mubai at all, even the emperor has acknowledged her relationship with Xu Ran, so what does Dai Mubai count for?

"Mm, whatever you say goes," Zhu Zhuqing obediently nodded. She was now Xu Ran's fiancée, and one might even say she was already Xu Ran's woman, because they had already taken that step in their relationship.

Moreover, she had no affection for Dai Mubai at all; she was inherently not fond of Dai Mubai, and as Xu Ran's woman, since Xu Ran disliked Dai Mubai, she naturally disliked Dai Mubai even more.

Furthermore, she knew any man would consider his own woman's feelings very critically; although she had never liked Dai Mubai, she had a previous engagement with him, which might cause distress for Xu Ran. It was alright normally, but if she said anything good about Dai Mubai, it would only hurt her relationship with Xu Ran.

Therefore, regarding Dai Mubai, whatever Xu Ran wanted to do to him, or asked her to do, she would listen. She would not hurt her and Xu Ran's relationship just because of an outsider like Dai Mubai.

...

In a small office in Shrek Academy,

Xu Ran brought Zhu Zhuqing to Flander to register.

Flander, wearing a pair of blocky glasses, looked at Xu Ran coming back with a girl, whose appearance was not inferior to Xiaowu in the slightest. Even in terms of physique, this girl in front of him was much better than Xiaowu.

"Dean, I've brought back another good seedling for you," greeted Xu Ran to Flander.

"Zhu Zhuqing, Level 26, Wuhun Youming Lingmao (Spectral Ghostly Cat)," Zhu Zhuqing said coldly. Except when in front of Xu Ran, where she could let go of her emotions, she was always cold to others.

"Zhu Zhuqing, of the Zhu Clan?" Flander was registering in the book and realized something when he heard the name Zhu Zhuqing. As a prince, Dai Mubai certainly had an engagement with a woman from the Zhu Clan. Could it be this one? And what was with Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuqing... Many possibilities flashed through Flander's mind.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel some sympathy for Dai Mubai. After all, Dai Mubai was an old student, and naturally, Flander had some teacher-student affection for him at Shrek Academy. He didn't know what to say about the current situation.

He didn't even know if Dai Mubai could accept such a blow.

If things were as he imagined, then Zhu Zhuqing was Dai Mubai's fiancée, and Xu Ran the third party.

If a conflict erupted between them, whom should he support? Although Xu Ran was a genius, he couldn't be unreasonable. But if he really offended Xu Ran, and Xu Ran left Shrek Academy in a huff, wouldn't that be a huge loss for them?

Flander felt a headache coming on.

At this time, Flander had no idea that Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuqing already had an engagement, and even a marriage certificate as proof.