Chapter 58: Wang Dong’er’s Sweet Surprise? Love, Love!

When Qian Ran returned to the dormitory, it was already quite late.

But the lights were still on, and Wang Dong'er was waiting for him.

Perhaps, seeing how adorable Xiao Xiao was today, Wang Dong'er didn't want her to steal the spot in Qian Ran's heart. And so, she too decided to step up her game.

Wang Dong'er was dressed in a cute pink nightgown, the hem just brushing her knees, with white over-the-knee socks on her legs. Her pink-blue hair draped softly over her shoulders as she sat at the edge of the bed.

Hearing the door open, Wang Dong'er looked up, her pink-blue eyes locking onto Qian Ran.

In the soft light, her eyes sparkled like jewels, and everything about her, from her pink-blue hair to the blush of her cheeks, was an embodiment of youth and beauty.

The scene of Dong'er, all pink and delicate sitting there, was like something out of a dream. She was, after all, showing off just for him.

Who wouldn't fall in love with a girlfriend who dresses up beautifully just to make you happy?

If only he had a camera! Then he could capture Dong'er's pure yet enticing look for himself.

Hmm, that gave him an idea. As a soul engineer, creating such a device shouldn't be hard, maybe even a video camera to record moments he could revisit later.

Of course, it wouldn't be just for… those purposes.

To Qian Ran, recording memories had its own charm. In his past life, he loved taking a camera on trips. Looking back on those captured moments brought back countless memories, many almost forgotten.

Wang Dong'er looked stunning, a delicate beauty that felt almost unreal. Her pink-blue hair and bright eyes were the most captivating he had ever seen. Even though they had known each other for a while, her beauty amazed him every time.

Could even the best artists capture Dong'er's charm?

The Goddess of Light! He might find Huo Yuhao's behavior annoying, but perhaps he wasn't entirely wrong to be so smitten. Wang Dong'er was beautiful. Although her hair hadn't grown too long yet, he imagined she'd be even more breathtaking with long, flowing locks.

Seeing her so delicate and radiant, Qian Ran almost didn't want to break the moment.

"Qian Ran," Wang Dong'er murmured, her cheeks flushing, a soft glint of affection in her eyes.

She jumped off the bed, ran up to him, and hugged him tightly.

Only when holding him close could she feel reassured that Qian Ran was truly with her and hadn't slipped away.

"See? I'm back, aren't I? Why do you look like I've been gone for ages?" Qian Ran said, stroking her silky pink-blue hair. It was so soft, softer than anything he'd ever felt in his past life.

"Your body's back, but I'm not sure about your heart." Wang Dong'er buried her head in his chest, listening to his heartbeat. She didn't mind the faint scent of sweat from his exertion; if anything, she enjoyed it.

The scent of effort was something she didn't shy away from.

"Did you… and Xiao Xiao…?" Wang Dong'er looked up, her lips pouting. If Qian Ran had gone and done anything serious with Xiao Xiao on their first outing, she wouldn't forgive him. If anyone was going to be close to him, it should be her.

"What are you thinking?" Qian Ran chuckled. Dong'er's guard was so high! Just by scent alone, she could imagine all that? Though it made sense—Dong'er was close enough to him to know his every scent and sign.

She was devoted enough to him that she'd even kiss him, even with little playful nibbles.

A guy might want to appreciate every inch of his girl's beauty, and Dong'er wasn't just any girl; she was special.

With girls like Dong'er and Xiao Xiao, even their subtle scents stirred a strange excitement. For a guy as in love as Qian Ran, it added a hint of attraction, not distaste.

Qian Ran never expected Dong'er to be so taken with him, to such an intense level.

At first, he thought she was only trying to please him, but it was more than that.

True love meant loving every part of someone, and now that was precisely how Dong'er felt. Even with her tendency toward cleanliness, she had no issue with his sweat after a hard day. It only added to her admiration.

Qian Ran didn't quite understand where his allure came from, but there it was.

With his talent, power, and dual-natured martial spirit, and that alluring mix of warmth and roguishness, he had a magnetic pull over the girls around him.

Shrek Academy had its fair share of beautiful girls, easily a dozen who could be called stunning.

But someone like Qian Ran? He was one of a kind.

Without him, Shrek Academy was full of strong male students. In a place like this, he was the rare one.

It was a bit like being a popular idol that a girl worships—ordinary people below, their goddess on the second tier, and their idol practically untouchable.

In Shrek Academy, he was that rare gem in the highest tier, and for the girls around him, he was just as untouchable.

The usual guys couldn't hold a candle to him.

"Hmph. Then why are you sweating so much?" Wang Dong'er asked, suspecting that he and Xiao Xiao might have engaged in some intense activity together. Otherwise, what could explain all that sweat?

"Oh, don't overthink it. I was sparring with someone. Xiao Xiao went back to her dorm an hour before I returned; you can check with her roommates if you want," Qian Ran chuckled.

Was Dong'er really this jealous?

She was adorable that way.

And honestly, he loved seeing her get a little jealous over him.

Yep, he thought to himself with a grin, keep loving me like this.