Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

At dismissal time, the gate of Nanhai No.1 Middle School was crowded with people.

A large, all-black bus was parked quietly by the roadside, its "Martial Arts" emblem clearly visible.

"The martial arts shuttle bus is here to pick up new students again. I'm so envious!"

"Yes, once you get on this bus, your life will be different from ours."

Students and passersby craned their necks, their eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and awe.

Amidst the commotion, a dozen young people, pulling suitcases, stepped into the car.

One figure stood out conspicuously.

Lin Qingxue stood quietly by the car door, pulling a simple suitcase.

She wore a pure white dress, with faint dark circles under her eyes, and her cheeks looked a little thinner.

She stood in line silently, glancing back occasionally at the crowded people, as if searching for something.

Will he... come to see me off today?

Even after boarding the car, the girl still didn't see that familiar figure.

The light in Lin Qingxue's eyes dimmed little by little.

What am I still expecting?

He's already with Jiang Mengyun, so he definitely won't come.

Why should I, his "ex-girlfriend," reappear and disturb his life?

The car started its engine and slowly drove away.

"Damn it! The car has already started moving!"

In the distance, Su Lingling gripped Yang Xian's wrist, struggling through the crowd.

"Big sister, look at this crowd! There are layers upon layers of people, how are we supposed to get through?" Yang Xian stumbled as she was pulled.

"We can't get through the main entrance, let's go through the side entrance!"

Su Lingling's eyes darted around, and she pointed to a secluded path not far away:

"By taking that road, you'll pass right by the route the shuttle bus takes!"

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! If we're any later, we won't even be able to see the exhaust fumes!"

After saying that, Su Lingling didn't care whether Yang Xiantong agreed or not, and pulled him towards the side door.

The golden bell on her wrist emitted a series of rapid "ding-a-ling" sounds.

Yang Xian looked utterly hopeless.

No, I'm a married man... oops, I mean, a man with a girlfriend.

He actually followed his ex-girlfriend's best friend and rushed off to see her off.

What kind of mess is this?!

If Jiang Mengyun found out, wouldn't she beat him to a pulp a hundred times over?

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Inside the private car.

Lin Qingxue tilted her head, looking at the scenery rushing past outside the window.

Those beautiful eyes were empty.

Just then, a familiar voice faintly pierced through the soundproofing of the car window.

"Qingxue—! We're here!"

Lin Qingxue's body jolted violently.

She instinctively looked in the direction of the sound.

A lively figure is raising its arm high and waving it vigorously.

It's Su Lingling.

Beside the girl stood a boy.

"Yang Xian!"

"He...he actually came too!"

In that instant, the mist in Lin Qingxue's eyes vanished, and she regained a glimmer of her spirit.

He still came to see me off.

So, he still cares about me!

But Yang Xian looked at the car with a bewildered expression.

"Didn't we agree to just take a quick look from afar? Why are you shouting so loudly? Are you afraid people won't know we're here?"

Su Lingling ignored him and shouted even louder.

"Qingxue—!"

"We're here—!"

Have a safe trip!

Yang Xian opened his mouth helplessly.

Just then, his gaze met the eyes looking at him from inside the car window.

Eyes facing each other.

Yang Xian clearly saw the melancholy in the girl's eyes, and the instant surprise that bloomed when she saw him.

This was the first time Yang Xian had truly seen Lin Qingxue's appearance since he transmigrated.

Unlike the figure in her memory, the girl now looked haggard, evoking a strong desire to protect her.

I have to admit, Lin Qingxue is really beautiful.

"Lin...Qingxue..."

Yang Xian was momentarily lost in thought as he watched.

The car sped by, stirring up a gust of wind.

"Yang Xian, Yang Xian!"

Lin Qingxue pressed herself almost against the car window, as if she wanted to take another look at him and see him more closely.

Unfortunately, the figure at the side gate was quickly left behind and disappeared.

Inside the car, the girl slowly sat up straight, tears welling up in her eyes.

She gave a genuine smile.

"That's enough..."

"That's enough."

At the side entrance, Yang Xian stared blankly in the direction the car had gone, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

From now on, though mountains and rivers separate us, may we each find our own peace and happiness.

Another obsession of mine should also be put to rest.

Just as he was feeling sentimental, he suddenly felt a slight itch in his palm.

Yang Xian was startled, and then he realized what was happening.

My hand is still being held by Su Lingling!

The girl was gently drawing circles in his palm with her fingernails.

"What are you doing!"

Yang Xian abruptly pulled his hand back.

Looking down, I saw several clear fingernail marks on my hand.

"Oh dear, you're so engrossed in your game that you don't respond when I call you, so I'll try tickling you."

Su Lingling blinked her innocent-looking big eyes, a mischievous smile playing on her lips:

"He already has a girlfriend, yet he's still so infatuated with other women."

"Yang Xian, you're such a scumbag!"

"I, I..." Yang Xian blushed, opened his mouth, but found that he had no way to defend himself.

He had no choice but to awkwardly change the subject:

"Before we came, didn't you say we just needed to take a look from afar?"

"What were you trying to do by shouting so loudly just now?"

"I couldn't help it!" Su Lingling puffed out her small chest confidently. "She's my best friend! Of course I had to let her know I came to see her off!"

Yang Xian rolled his eyes at her.

I don't believe you!

You're such a wicked woman!

It's obviously intentional!

I actually believed her lies again!

"Okay, okay, don't be angry! You're such a petty man."

Su Lingling suddenly leaned closer and, in front of him, carefully lifted a corner of her skirt.

"How about this..."

"I'll let you touch my thigh, and we'll call it even, how about that?"

Yang Xian: !!!

Do not look at what is improper!

Do not look at what is improper!

Yang Xian quickly turned his head to the other side, his cheeks instantly turning red.

"No, no need!"

"What? Not enough?" Su Lingling laughed even harder when she saw his innocent look.

"What a greedy man!"

"However, going up just a little bit higher... isn't out of the question~"

"That's not what I meant!" Yang Xian was so frightened that he backed away until the two of them were three steps apart, creating a safe distance.

hateful!

What normal man could resist her flirting like that?

"Pfft!" Su Lingling put down the hem of her skirt and couldn't help but laugh.

"Okay, okay, I was just kidding!"

"Aren't you disappointed?"

Yang Xian: "...No!"

Su Lingling playfully stuck out her tongue.

"As compensation..."

"This school beauty will take pity on you and let you go eat some rice noodles!"