Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

“Tuk-tuk-tuk~”

"Please come in."

A clear and steady female voice came from inside the door, carrying a hint of competence and gentleness. The tone was not loud but had its own weight. It was Zhang Lexuan's voice.

"Click~"

A slight sound came from inside.

Ye Chen pushed open the door and entered.

The office is spacious and bright, with a simple and practical layout.

Behind the huge mahogany desk, Zhang Lexuan was buried in a pile of files and documents.

The afternoon sun slanted in, landing precisely on her office area and bathing the papers in a warm golden hue.

Ye Chen's gaze was instantly drawn to the figure behind the desk.

Today, Zhang Lexuan was wearing a well-tailored black dean's uniform.

The strong lines accentuated her straight shoulders and slender waist, exuding an inexplicable sense of authority.

Inside was a neatly pressed pure white shirt, with the collar buttoned up to the top button, giving it a very dignified appearance.

The hem of her uniform extended into a black pencil skirt of the same material, tightly hugging her waist and hip curves, creating an elegant arc as she sat on the office chair.

Beneath the skirt, a pair of straight, slender legs were completely covered by ultra-thin black stockings. The delicate silk shimmered softly in the light, extending to the bottom of the table, revealing only the toes of her feet clad in exquisite black high heels.

The slender heels of her high heels accentuated the already beautiful lines of her ankles, making them even more alluring.

Zhang Lexuan tied her signature smooth black hair into a high ponytail, revealing her smooth and full forehead and beautifully shaped neck.

This hairstyle perfectly showcased her already exquisite features, with a serious and focused look in her eyes and brows, making her appear less feminine but more mature and sexy.

At this moment, she was holding a document, her brows slightly furrowed, as if she were thinking about something, her pen unconsciously tapping on the blank paper next to her.

She didn't even look up at Ye Chen, clearly waiting for him to speak first.

"Sister, are you busy?"

Ye Chen's voice broke the silence in the room.

"Um……"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Zhang Lexuan's hand holding the pen suddenly paused.

She suddenly looked up, and when she saw that it was Ye Chen standing at the door, her originally serious eyes instantly lit up with a look of surprise, like warm sunlight suddenly pouring into a frozen lake.

Her capable demeanor vanished abruptly, replaced by a warm and gentle aura that seemed to envelop Ye Chen.

"Xiao Chen, what brings you here?"

Zhang Lexuan immediately put down the documents and pen in her hand, stood up abruptly, and her movements were so fast that they created a breeze.

She quickly walked around the huge desk, completely ignoring the mountain of documents, and headed straight for Ye Chen.

Her high heels clicked crisply and rapidly on the polished floor, like the pounding of her heart.

"I thought it was another teacher coming to report on their work~ I didn't expect it to be you~"

Zhang Lexuan gracefully approached Ye Chen, her eyes filled with endless tenderness and longing.

Ye Chen had indeed not visited her for quite some time.

Since she moved to the foreign language department, her workload has increased dramatically, and the two of them have had far fewer opportunities to meet.

She would occasionally send messages to Ye Chen when she had a spare moment, but she never received a reply from him.

As time went on, she inevitably felt a sense of resentment and loss.

In the stillness of the night, she would often gaze at the quiet night outside the window, and she would even let her mind wander.

Has Ye Chen found someone better than her and forgotten about her...?

However, she quickly dismissed the thought, after all, she knew that Ye Chen was not that kind of person.

Ye Chen not coming to see her must mean something's wrong.

However, although she thought this way, her longing was genuine. Ye Chen keenly caught the fleeting look of resentment in her eyes, which warmed his heart slightly, but also made him feel somewhat guilty and embarrassed.

He scratched his head and gave an embarrassed smile: "Hehe... I've been busy cultivating lately and haven't been able to visit you in a while. I hope you're not mad at me..."

"Okay, okay, I know you're a very busy person."

Zhang Lexuan interrupted him, her tone carrying a hint of reproach, but mostly understanding and tolerance.

Ye Chen's explanation dispelled most of the resentment in her eyes.

As Zhang Lexuan spoke, she stepped forward, reached out, and tightly embraced Ye Chen.

"I'm already very grateful that you could take a moment out of your busy schedule to come and see me~"

Zhang Lexuan's hug was very tight, as if she wanted to pour all the longing she had felt during this time into this gesture.

She buried her face in Ye Chen's neck, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath, her nose filled with Ye Chen's unique scent.

The familiar taste made her feel incredibly safe and satisfied, and the fatigue from working for days seemed to be dispelled.

As a woman who already had someone she loved, how could she not miss Ye Chen?
But she knew better than anyone else that Ye Chen's world was vast, his stage was not limited to Shrek Academy, and she was never the only one by his side.

Ye Chen also has to deal with the Tang Sect, maintain that terrifying cultivation speed, and various other trivial matters...

She could clearly sense that Ye Chen's soul power fluctuations were much more profound and refined than when they last met, indicating that his cultivation had made great progress.

This made her feel incredibly gratified.

At least, Ye Chen did not neglect his cultivation because of the "flowers and plants" outside.

As long as he is safe and sound and his cultivation is steadily improving, she can finally relax a lot.

Of course, it would be even more perfect if I could spend more time visiting her and talking to her, like I do now.

"Hehe~"

Ye Chen also gently wrapped his arms around Zhang Lexuan's waist.

The faint fragrance emanating from Zhang Lexuan lingered around his nose, a unique scent that blended her natural body fragrance with delicate floral notes, making Ye Chen feel incredibly at ease.

The two embraced quietly for a moment, enjoying this rare moment of tenderness.

After a while, Zhang Lexuan reluctantly let go of Ye Chen's embrace, a gentle smile on her face, and took Ye Chen's hand as they walked to the guest sofa next to her.

"Please sit down, I'll make you a cup of tea. You haven't come for so long, you should spend more time with me~"

As Zhang Lexuan spoke, she skillfully took out the tea set, boiled water, warmed the cups, added tea leaves, and poured water. The whole process was smooth and elegant.

The aroma of tea quickly filled the room, refreshing and pleasant.

Ye Chen sat on the soft, comfortable sofa, watching Zhang Lexuan's busy figure, and felt inexplicably relaxed and at ease.

Zhang Lexuan is still as gentle and caring as ever.

As Zhang Lexuan bent over to make tea, the perfect waist and hip curves outlined by her uniform's narrow skirt and the lines of her calves encased in black stockings created a pleasing sight in the afternoon light.

Ye Chen admired it, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Try it."

Soon, Zhang Lexuan placed a cup of fragrant tea on the coffee table in front of Ye Chen, then gracefully sat down next to him, pressing herself close to him.

"Thank you sister."

Ye Chen picked up the teacup, blew on the steam, and took a small sip. A refreshing and mellow taste melted on his tongue, leaving a lingering fragrance on his lips and teeth.

"Well, good tea!"

Ye Chen exclaimed in admiration.

He doesn't know how to appreciate tea, but as long as it's not too bad, it's good tea.

The teacup not only smelled of tea, but also a faint scent of Zhang Lexuan's body fragrance, which smelled exceptionally pleasant.

(End of this chapter)