Chapter 60: Wang Dong'er Feels Jealous and Wants a Date Too

"I haven't even showered yet," Qian Ran said, a bit surprised.

Although his fight with Zhang Lexuan hadn't required much physical effort, the high-intensity battle had still left him sweaty. As someone with a touch of cleanliness obsession, Qian Ran could feel the discomfort of his sweat-soaked clothes clinging to him.

"I don't care. I like you just like this," Wang Dong'er held him tightly, looking up with a blush coloring her cheeks.

Men and women are different in this regard. After a girl bathes, she often exudes a pleasant fragrance, whereas guys mostly just smell like soap or shampoo—Qian Ran was no exception.

Yet, there's a shared appreciation between men and women.

Qian Ran actually found himself drawn to the faint, delicate scent Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao had when they were slightly sweaty. It was a different charm compared to their clean scent, one that felt raw and intimate.

"Fine, suit yourself. But I feel like you're the one getting all the benefits here," he teased. Someone unaware of the situation might mistake Wang Dong'er for a bit of an obsessive fan—but perhaps, in some ways, she was, though only for Qian Ran.

"Oh, you're complaining now? Fine, I'll go," Wang Dong'er playfully huffed, speaking in a coy, sweet tone.

"Don't go, I'm sorry," Qian Ran chuckled, reaching out to gently pat her head.

Wang Dong'er nestled close, closing her eyes and savoring his touch.

Later, lying comfortably on her soft bed, Qian Ran was perfectly content as Wang Dong'er snuggled up beside him like a kitten.

"Qian Ran, I want to go on a date with you, too."

Wang Dong'er couldn't help but feel a bit envious of Xiao Xiao.

After seeing Xiao Xiao and Qian Ran's date, she longed to experience the same with him.

In front of others, she always dressed as a boy, only able to wear beautiful clothes for Qian Ran in the privacy of the dorm. It felt as if she were his hidden treasure. There were so many places they could go to eat and explore, yet her appearance forced them to keep a distance in public. People looked at them strangely, some even assuming their relationship was unusual. That attention made her self-conscious, and she couldn't be too affectionate with him.

Being seen as a boy had its perks but also drawbacks. While they could share a room and bed as close friends, she couldn't openly show her affection in public.

"A date?"

"Yes. You went out with Xiao Xiao today," Wang Dong'er pouted, not hiding her jealousy. If she weren't worried about upsetting Qian Ran, she'd never have let Xiao Xiao get close to him.

"But how would we go out like this?" he asked, a bit taken aback. He didn't mind her boyish look; he knew her true identity, so even in her disguise, he found her beautiful.

"Aren't you silly? I can just dress as a girl outside of Shrek Academy. Even if we meet someone who knows us, no one would recognize that the girl with you is Wang Dong, right? You could even call me Dong'er." Wang Dong'er's eyes sparkled as she spoke, filled with anticipation.

Outside the academy, she could finally act freely, openly loving him.

She wanted everyone to know about their relationship. She wanted him to kiss her in public until they were both breathless.

"All right, I'll follow your lead. After all, you're my darling. Whatever you say goes," Qian Ran wrapped his arms around her gently, and the two fell asleep in each other's embrace.

The next morning, Dong'er was already up, having neatly packed a set of her favorite clothes.

Since they'd been training intensively since entering Shrek Academy, Zhou Yi had agreed to let them off training for the day, meaning that after their morning classes, they'd have the afternoon to themselves. Dong'er planned to change into her dress when they went out.

Qian Ran woke up later, and Xiao Xiao was already waiting at the dorm entrance.

Although the boys weren't allowed to go to the girls' dorm, the girls were free to visit the boys' dorms—as long as they didn't go inside.

Many classmates saw Xiao Xiao waiting for Qian Ran, wearing a white dress with a cute ponytail. Her fair, slender legs looked especially beautiful.

Dressed up like this, she looked even prettier than she did in class, leaving many of their classmates envious of Qian Ran.

Everyone knew Qian Ran already had Tang Ya. Having met her before, they were aware of her beauty and charm. Now, seeing him with Xiao Xiao, who was also stunning, the boys couldn't help but feel envious. Qian Ran was lucky enough to openly enjoy the company of two gorgeous girls!

A cute, sweet young girl on one side, and an attractive, gentle senior on the other.

They admired him, seeing him as a winner in life.

"Some people just have it all. Qian Ran is something else. And Xiao Xiao is way prettier than I realized," one boy sighed.

"Obviously. Qian Ran is a good guy, too. If he were a playboy, the girls in our class would be lining up to go out with him," another replied. The boys envied Qian Ran's fortune, feeling the sting of their own single status as they privately grumbled.

What they didn't know was that there was another beauty in Qian Ran's dorm. Every night, he had Wang Dong'er as his "pillow."

"Xiao Xiao, what brings you here?" Wang Dong'er asked, dressed in her boyish attire, feigning indifference. Was Xiao Xiao going to stick with them from now on? Worse, would she end up as the third wheel?

In the eyes of the others, Xiao Xiao was Qian Ran's girlfriend, and she was simply his good friend.

She was growing frustrated!

She'd been with him first!

Determined, Wang Dong'er decided to talk things over with Xiao Xiao someday. If they kept showing affection while she could only watch, she wouldn't be able to handle it.

She'd been there from the start, and Xiao Xiao should understand that. Having Xiao Xiao recognize her place would secure her position with Qian Ran.