Still at Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
The next morning, Chen Yuan was the first to leave the house, looking refreshed and full of energy. By the time he returned from the cafeteria with four breakfasts, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan had already gotten up, washed up, and were sitting in the living room. Unlike Dugu Yan, who had a sultry, satisfied look in her eyes, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing seemed visibly tired, as if they hadn't slept well the previous night.
After returning, Chen Yuan placed the breakfasts from the food containers onto the dining table and then called everyone over:
"Come and eat. After breakfast, we'll rest for a bit and then head to the simulated training environment."
At his words, the three girls got up one by one and sat down at the table, eating in silence.
Dugu Yan didn't say anything, naturally not wanting to gloat after having her way. She was Chen Yuan's first woman, and at this point, anything she said might come off as irritating.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also had no intention of speaking. They were still somewhat bothered by the fact that they hadn't been Chen Yuan's first.
They had offered themselves, but Chen Yuan hadn't taken them up on it. Could they really force themselves on him? They had been there first, but because of their young age, Chen Yuan had held his ground and hadn't crossed that line with them.
As they were eating, voices could be heard outside.
"Your Highness, Ning Rongrong and Chen Yuan live in this villa…"
At this moment, outside the house!
Xue Qinghe, dressed in a simple green robe with his long hair tied back, had an unremarkable face but exuded an approachable aura. His posture was upright, and he carried himself with a scholarly grace.
Beside him were the three deans of Heaven Dou Royal Academy—Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin. The one who had just spoken was Meng Shenji.
Xue Qinghe smiled gently and said:
"Thank you for the guidance, Dean Meng. Rongrong is my teacher's daughter. She's been studying at the academy for half a year, and this is my first time visiting her. It's truly my negligence. I hope she won't be upset."
Meng Shenji sighed and said:
"Your Highness, as the Crown Prince, you have many responsibilities and can't possibly attend to everything. Now that you've personally come to apologize, I'm sure Miss Rongrong won't hold it against you."
With that, Meng Shenji stepped forward and knocked on the door. The three deans were all trusted aides of the emperor, and Xue Qinghe, as the emperor's designated Crown Prince, was known for his kindness and pure heart. Naturally, he had earned the respect of the three deans. Otherwise, not just anyone could receive such deference from three Spirit Douluos.
A moment later, the door opened, and Chen Yuan, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan stepped out one by one.
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe was momentarily stunned. Generally, the person who walked out first was the one in charge. But now, it seemed that Chen Yuan was the one calling the shots, not Ning Rongrong.
The impression Xue Qinghe had of Chen Yuan was from four years ago—a genius who had broken through to become a Great Spirit Master at the age of eight. However, he hadn't paid much attention to Chen Yuan, as Xue Qinghe himself—or rather, Qian Renxue—was the true genius. This was his pride.
At this moment, Xue Qinghe greeted them warmly:
"Rongrong, it's been a while. You've been studying at the academy for half a year, and this is my first time visiting you. It's truly my negligence. I hope you won't hold it against me."
Ning Rongrong, seeing Xue Qinghe, put on a polite smile, though she didn't really care. Although he was her father's disciple, their relationship was purely transactional. She would give him face when necessary, but there was no need for genuine friendship:
"Brother Qinghe, I came to the academy to cultivate, not to receive special treatment. Your visit is welcome, but it's fine if you don't come. This way, I can focus on my cultivation. By the way, Brother Qinghe, what brings you here today?"
Xue Qinghe could sense Ning Rongrong's attitude from her tone, but he didn't mind. He continued warmly:
"Today, I have some free time, so I thought I'd come see you. I thought you might be feeling bored at the academy and decided to take you out for a walk. How about visiting the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena?"
Ning Rongrong frowned. Xue Qinghe's sudden visit definitely had some ulterior motive. If he wasn't being upfront about it now, his intentions must be significant.
Could his target be her? That didn't make sense. Xue Qinghe should know that she could never marry into the royal family.
So, she hugged Chen Yuan's arm and said in a coquettish tone:
"Brother Chen Yuan, should we go?"
Throwing the question to Chen Yuan, who knew that Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue, he guessed that this might be an attempt to further win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He smiled lightly and said:
"Since Brother Xue has invited us, let's go. We'll take a day off today. Balance is important."
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe's expression grew increasingly strange. The intimate gesture and the coquettish tone made it clear that their relationship was anything but ordinary. And what about Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan? What was their deal?
He studied Chen Yuan carefully—handsome, with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, exuding a carefree and transcendent aura. He was indeed the type that girls would fall for.
But this shouldn't be happening. If he was Ning Rongrong's partner, he shouldn't have this much freedom.
Xue Qinghe smiled and said:
"Chen Yuan is right. Cultivation requires balance. Taking a day off isn't a big deal. However, Rongrong, what I'm curious about now is your relationship, and the other two…"
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly:
"Brother Chen Yuan and I are boyfriend and girlfriend."
Hearing Ning Rongrong only introduce herself, Chen Yuan added:
"Since Brother Xue asked, yes, Rongrong is my girlfriend. So are Zhuqing and Yanyan. They're all my girlfriends."
After he finished speaking, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan didn't refute him, silently acknowledging his words.
Xue Qinghe was shocked. Although the three deans had some idea of the situation, hearing Chen Yuan admit it outright made them look at him with a hint of admiration, as if he were a role model.
Xue Qinghe stopped smiling and stammered:
"Chen Yuan, I know your teacher is Sword Douluo Chen Xin, but the fact that you have three girlfriends, including Rongrong… Does my teacher know about this?"
Chen Yuan nodded. When he had returned last time to deliver the immortal herbs, he had already admitted it. Ning Fengzhi had accepted the herbs and even told him to have more children with Ning Rongrong. The implications were clear.
"Of course, the Sect Leader knows."
Xue Qinghe fell silent. He now looked at Chen Yuan in a completely new light. While he personally despised such playboy behavior, the fact that Chen Yuan had won the hearts of three girls made him incredibly curious about what kind of charm he possessed.
Then Xue Qinghe coughed lightly and said with a wry smile:
"Had I known this, perhaps I shouldn't have come today. But I've already reserved seats in the VIP section of the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena. Let's go take a look."
Xue Qinghe's eyes were filled with deep meaning. If Chen Yuan truly had some secret that even he wasn't aware of, he was determined to uncover it.
Qian Renxue, as one of the bosses, couldn't possibly avoid interacting with Chen Yuan. However, her identity was hidden in the early stages, making their dynamic a bit tricky to handle.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,324
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