How could Qian Ran not like Xiao Xiao when she was this cute?
"Really?" Xiao Xiao looked up at Qian Ran with wide, disbelieving eyes, her small mouth adorably pouting. Did Qian Ran truly like her?
"Of course it's true. I never lie," Qian Ran said seriously, his eyes gazing deeply into hers.
What nonsense — that in itself was a lie! Qian Ran was such a trickster!
Wang Donger wanted to pinch Qian Ran again, but seeing the mood between him and Xiao Xiao, she decided to let it slide. Witnessing Xiao Xiao's deep affection for Qian Ran, she couldn't bring herself to ruin the moment. She'd just teach him a lesson back in the dorm later!
Wang Donger left the classroom and leaned against the railing, gazing at the scenery outside, lost in thought. Although she had accepted Xiao Xiao, she wasn't yet magnanimous enough to ignore another girl openly flirting with her boyfriend.
"Then why didn't you respond before..." Xiao Xiao trailed off, wondering why Qian Ran hadn't replied to her feelings earlier. After all, a girl bringing a guy breakfast every day was a pretty clear hint. Yet she hadn't gotten the answer she was hoping for.
What Xiao Xiao didn't realize was that Wang Donger had been watching Qian Ran closely, giving him no chance to act.
Qian Ran would have felt guilty flirting with another girl right in front of Wang Donger. If she wasn't around, he'd have happily wooed Xiao Xiao, but doing so in her presence was a different story.
Fortunately, Wang Donger seemed to have accepted Xiao Xiao now.
Though Wang Donger was a bit of a jealous type, she often surprised Qian Ran by being unexpectedly understanding when it really mattered.
She was a girl with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
"Never mind, I won't ask anymore."
"As long as you like me and I like you, that's all that matters," Xiao Xiao said sweetly, leaning her head against his shoulder and holding onto his broad hand.
Around them, other students frequently stole glances.
There was no other reason for it — they were both exceptionally good-looking, practically the top in the class.
Watching this scene, some of the other girls found themselves wanting a boyfriend too. But with Qian Ran's charm setting the bar so high, they couldn't find anyone quite like him.
Luckily, word of Qian Ran becoming Xian Lin'er's disciple and thoroughly defeating Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi hadn't spread widely; otherwise, the girls would be even more smitten.
In any era, girls had a natural attraction to strong men.
Even in this world, as long as they could marry a capable young man, it was a success.
Feeling the envious gazes, Xiao Xiao blushed and held onto Qian Ran's hand even tighter.
When class started, she still didn't let go, continuing to hold hands as they listened.
Seeing this, Wang Donger couldn't help but reach over to hold Qian Ran's other hand, leaving him sandwiched between Xiao Xiao and Wang Donger, each holding one of his hands. Qian Ran felt a bit helpless. What was this?
Qian Ran pulled his hands back and placed them on each girl's leg, giving a gentle squeeze, making both girls blush.
Fortunately, they were sitting in the back row, so no one noticed their little interactions.
"Qian Ran, let's go out for dinner tonight," Xiao Xiao suggested, blushing as she let him hold her leg, inviting him shyly.
She wanted to go on a date with him, just the two of them.
"Sure." Qian Ran agreed without hesitation. Wang Donger, though a bit jealous, didn't object. Xiao Xiao's presence made her feel a bit of a competitive threat, so she decided to reward Qian Ran tonight. Otherwise, Xiao Xiao might just steal him away.
Tonight, she'd wear stockings to bed for him. Qian Ran had been wanting to see her in white stockings, so she'd pair them with some lace lingerie. Hmph. She didn't believe Qian Ran wouldn't be captivated by her.
"Wait for me, I'll head back to the dorm to change," Xiao Xiao said happily, sticking her small pink tongue out playfully after seeing his agreement.
Though Shrek Academy's uniforms weren't ugly, they were only average. Xiao Xiao didn't want to wear the plain school uniform on her date with Qian Ran.
She had to dress up nicely.
The first date was special, and she wanted Qian Ran to really like her.
So many girls liked him, even in their class alone. She felt a lot of pressure; many of those girls were quite outstanding.
Xiao Xiao spent a long time in the bathroom, making sure she smelled nice and fresh before coming out.
She rummaged through her closet for the perfect outfit, with her roommates teasing her from the side.
"Xiao Xiao, didn't Qian Ran say he likes cute girls? I think this would be perfect!" One roommate held up a blue and white striped outfit and then compared it with a pair of bear-print underwear.
Xiao Xiao did look adorably sweet in such clothes.
"Even if I wear it, Qian Ran wouldn't see it, so there's no need to pick something specific," Xiao Xiao replied shyly, her face red.
"You never know! Even if he can't see it, can't you create an opportunity?" Her roommate encouraged her. If she had the chance to date Qian Ran, she'd make sure to win him over right then and there.
"Hmm…" Blushing furiously, Xiao Xiao quickly grabbed her chosen clothes and headed for the bathroom, too flustered to deal with her roommates any longer. In the girls' dorm, she had even heard someone reward themselves while whispering Qian Ran's name.
Sometimes, fangirls could be even crazier than fanboys.
Qian Ran, meanwhile, changed his clothes and waited outside for Xiao Xiao.
They lived in the same building, with boys on the lower floors and girls on the upper floors. Boys weren't allowed upstairs, and incidents like girls' clothes or socks going missing were practically unheard of, as such offenses would result in expulsion.
About twenty minutes later, Xiao Xiao came rushing out.
She wore a light green dress that gave off a fresh vibe, with white knee-high socks that covered her calves just right. The bare skin between her skirt and socks was beautifully enticing. Her black boots matched her outfit perfectly.
So cute!
Qian Ran marveled at how he could be so lucky to have such a sweet, adorable girlfriend.
Xiao Xiao looked like a delicious cream cake, making him want to take a bite, but also afraid she'd melt if he did.
If this were his previous life, he'd probably be arrested by now. But here, it wasn't illegal — thank goodness for this world!
In the original story, Xiao Xiao didn't seem this sweet. It was a waste for her to be with someone as unromantic as He Caitou. So, a date with her was only fitting.
As Xiao Xiao walked out, Wang Donger peered out from the dorm, wanting to see how pretty Xiao Xiao looked. Seeing Xiao Xiao's adorably sweet appearance made her panic.
Xiao Xiao was so cute that even she, as a girl, couldn't deny how great she looked. Ugh… she wanted to be more sensual, but without a fuller figure, she couldn't pull it off.
(End of Chapter)