Shrek Academy, Outer Court.
A few days later, inside the First Year Class One classroom, every seat was filled. As the last student hurriedly stepped in, the final exams for this semester finally came to a complete close.
A moment later, Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong entered the classroom one after the other, walking slowly.
Shen Yi showed a gentle smile on her face and announced in a clear voice: "Congratulations everyone, all successfully passed this semester's final exams!"
The classroom was silent for an instant, then erupted into bursts of unrestrained cheers and relaxed laughter.
Although only one semester had passed, for these first-year freshmen, this period of time carried too much, too heavy a weight.
They had exerted effort far beyond what they had in any previous academy, experiencing unimaginable tempering.
Now, being able to all remain and continue studying in Shrek, this cradle of powerhouses, was itself a victory worth celebrating.
"Alright, everyone quiet down." Shen Yi raised her hand, signaling the excited students to calm their moods.
The noise in the classroom quickly subsided, all eyes focusing on the front.
Shen Yi spoke: "Now, I announce this semester officially ends. Class dismissed!"
"Long live Teacher Shen!"
Someone shouted first, immediately drawing excited echoes from everyone.
Shen Yi smiled slightly, "Have a pleasant holiday!"
After speaking, she turned with Wu Zhangkong and left the classroom.
"Great, finally liberated!" Xie Xie stretched, relaxation written all over his face.
"Yeah, finally I can relax properly for a while." Tang Wulin also laughed in agreement, expectation shining in his eyes.
Just then, a silver figure suddenly appeared at the First Year Class One classroom door.
The students who were preparing to leave after class had their attention instantly drawn to that figure, stopping their steps unanimously.
It was a girl of breathtaking beauty, silver hair cascading like a waterfall, purple eyes clear as water.
She stood there, naturally becoming the focus of the entire scene.
Many students stared dumbfounded, almost forgetting to breathe.
Fang Yang looked up, slightly stunned.
He showed a gentle smile: "Na'er, why are you here?"
Immediately, the way the whole class looked at him changed.
Na'er immediately came closer, hooked his arm, and called sweetly: "Brother, didn't I miss you."
"Brother? Fang Yang's sister?"
"The Class Monitor has such a beautiful sister?"
Low discussions immediately rang out in the classroom.
Zheng Yiran beside them showed a confused expression, asking softly: "Who is this?"
"Yiran, this is Fang Yang's sister, Na'er." Xie Xie introduced.
Speaking, he turned to Na'er and introduced: "Na'er, this is Zheng Yiran."
Zheng Yiran nodded politely: "Na'er, hello."
"Sister Yiran, hello." Na'er smiled sweetly, responding obediently.
Fang Yang looked at the surrounding classmates and spoke: "Alright, let's go out together."
Everyone nodded in agreement and walked out of the classroom together.
"Where are we going now?" Xie Xie asked, holding Zheng Yiran's hand.
Tang Wulin suggested: "Let's go to Spirit Ice Plaza."
Fang Yang teased: "Wulin, suggesting Spirit Ice Plaza, is it because Senior Sister is waiting for you there?"
Tang Wulin 'hehe'd', not denying it.
While chatting and laughing, the group arrived at Spirit Ice Plaza.
From afar, Tang Wulin saw Ouyang Zixin's figure and quickly waved, shouting: "Senior Sister!"
Ouyang Zixin heard and looked over, walking towards them with a smile.
Tang Wulin stepped forward quickly and gave her a hug.
"Ehe..." Xie Xie intentionally made a lecherous smile.
Tang Wulin turned back and laughed: "Look at yourself before speaking."
At this moment, Xie Xie was holding hands with Zheng Yiran, fingers interlocked, intimate and inseparable.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi beside them looked at each other and smiled, showing expressions of being already used to it.
The Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er sisters watched this scene and couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh lightly.
"Cough cough."
A light cough broke this atmosphere.
Only to see Tang Wulin's senior sister Mu Xi had somehow already stood not far away.
She was Ouyang Zixin's best friend, currently looking at the hugging pair with a meaningful smile.
"Oh my, Mu Xi, what are you doing." Ouyang Zixin pushed Tang Wulin away slightly in embarrassment, a faint blush rising on her face.
Mu Xi heard this, blinked: "Zixin, seems this junior brother of mine is very clingy."
"But you showing off love like this in the plaza, have you considered the feelings of us single people?"
Tang Wulin scratched his head, smiling somewhat embarrassedly.
Ouyang Zixin pretended to be angry and glared at Mu Xi.
Subsequently, the group arrived at the Shrek Academy gate.
Fang Yang smiled and spoke, "Have a pleasant holiday everyone!"
"Happy holidays!"
Everyone's faces were full of smiles, responding in unison.
Just like that, everyone departed separately.
...
Aolai City, Soul Train Station.
Familiar air and scenery rushed towards them. Fang Yang took a deep breath and said softly: "It's still the same familiar feeling."
"Yeah, I haven't been back for a long time."
Na'er spoke, her gaze inadvertently glancing at Gu Yue beside her.
If it weren't for the restrictions Gu Yue had before, she would have wanted to come back to see Brother and Mom long ago.
Gu Yue felt her gaze but didn't say much, just standing quietly to the side.
"Alright, let's go home."
Fang Yang spoke, naturally reaching out, holding Gu Yue's and Na'er's hands separately.
"Mm."
Gu Yue and Na'er responded softly, walking out of the station with him.
Not long after, the three returned to that familiar street.
Fang Yang brought Gu Yue and Na'er to the front of the house.
He took a deep breath, raised his hand, and knocked on the door.
"Mom, I'm back!"
A hurried sound of footsteps came from inside the house.
The door creaked open, and Mother Lin Ximeng appeared at the doorway.
When she saw the three people outside the door, she instantly froze.
"Mom, I'm back." Na'er said softly.
"Na'er... really Na'er?"
Lin Ximeng only then came back to her senses, her eye sockets instantly turning red.
She hugged Na'er tightly in her arms, "Child, you didn't say a word when leaving back then... do you know how worried Mom was..."
Na'er buried her face in her shoulder, voice trembling slightly: "Sorry Mom, I'm back..."
"As long as you're back, as long as you're back..." Mother Lin Ximeng gently patted Na'er's back, saying repeatedly.
At this time, her gaze finally fell on Gu Yue standing quietly to the side.
"Auntie."
Gu Yue nodded slightly, greeting politely.
"Gu Yue is here too, quick, don't stand at the door, come inside together."
Mother Lin Ximeng let go of Na'er, enthusiastically holding Gu Yue's and Na'er's hands and walking into the house.
Fang Yang, left standing at the door, couldn't help but speak: "Um... Mom, what about me?"
Mother Lin Ximeng turned back and looked at him, laughing: "Can't you come in yourself? Such a big person, do you still need Mom to invite you in?"
Fang Yang touched his nose, muttering softly: "This double standard is too obvious..."
Mother Lin Ximeng raised an eyebrow and asked: "What are you mumbling about?"
"I said Mom looks especially beautiful today!" Fang Yang laughed and followed inside, smoothly closing the door.
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