Douluo Continent: Angels Descend, Glory Reborn

The word "Dad" felt like a red-hot iron, stuck tightly in her throat. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't utter a sound. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and even her ears and neck turned a vibrant pink.

Wang Dong, the precious darling of the Haotian Sect Master, a little princess who has been pampered and loved by everyone since childhood, is calling a guy she's only known for less than half a day, who is so hateful and annoying, and who bullies people by relying on his strength... "Dad"?!

This was an absolute disgrace! It was a million times harder for her to accept than being defeated in front of everyone, or even falling into his arms! It wasn't just a matter of address; it was a complete psychological surrender and... indescribable shame.

Su Chen looked at her—her pretty face was flushed red, her pinkish-blue eyes were misty with tears, a mixture of intense shame, indignation, resentment, and struggle, her small nostrils twitched slightly, and her lips were bitten until they lost their color. She had an expression that showed she was about to collapse but was still holding on, as if she was ready to die.

A barely perceptible smile, one that even he himself didn't notice, flashed in his eyes, along with a faint hint of helplessness.

Okay, he admits that he made the request 80% out of mischievousness, wanting to see how this incredibly proud little princess would react. Now it seems... it worked remarkably well, but perhaps a bit too much.

He hadn't really expected her to comply. After all, excessive pressure can sometimes backfire.

Just as Su Chen was considering whether he should "show leniency" and offer her a way out—

Wang Dong abruptly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling violently like the wings of a startled butterfly. She dared not look at Su Chen, as if doing so would lessen her shame.

Then, in a rapid, almost inaudible yet exceptionally clear, trembling tone, she uttered two words:

"dad……"

After saying those two words, Wang Dong seemed to have used up the last bit of strength and courage in his body. His shoulders slumped instantly, and his cheeks turned so red that they almost bled.

She turned around abruptly, not daring to look at Su Chen again. Like a frightened deer, she rushed to her bedside in a few steps. Without even taking off her shoes, she buried herself in the quilt, wrapping herself up tightly from head to toe in the thick cotton blanket and curling up into a ball.

It was as if as long as I hid in this enclosed little space that belonged to me, the embarrassing scene from just now would never have happened.

Su Chen: "..."

He paused for a moment, staring at the "mountain of blankets" on the bed, which was heaving violently and still trembling slightly, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

He didn't expect... she actually screamed.

Although the sound was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and although it was filled with reluctance and shame, it was indeed a buzzing.

This girl... sometimes her stubbornness and inflexibility are really... both funny and exasperating.

"Hey," Su Chen looked at the bundle of blankets, and almost unconsciously, with a hint of teasing and amusement, responded, "Good boy/girl."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet dormitory.

The "quilt mound" suddenly stiffened, then trembled even more violently, and a faint, muffled sound, like the whimper of a small animal, could be heard coming from inside.

Su Chen's smile widened slightly, but he didn't press his advantage or say anything more. He understood the importance of knowing when to stop; if he really pushed this little princess too far, she might cry or lose her temper, which would be quite troublesome.

He shook his head, ignoring his roommate's ostrich-like behavior, and sat cross-legged on the bed. He closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and began circulating his soul power, entering a meditative state. For him, seizing every minute and second to improve his strength was the most important thing.

The dormitory fell silent, with only the soft breathing of the two people and the occasional chirping of insects outside the window.

After a while, the trembling of the "blanket mound" gradually subsided. A little while later, a small gap was quietly lifted at the edge of the blanket, and a pair of wet, still flushed pinkish-blue eyes peeked out like a thief, cautiously observing Su Chen on the opposite bed.

Seeing that Su Chen had closed his eyes and entered a deep cultivation state, with extremely faint yet exceptionally solid soul power fluctuations surrounding his body, Wang Dong breathed a slight sigh of relief, but then pouted.

"That annoying guy... he's actually quite hardworking." Wang Dong muttered in a very low voice, only he could hear, his tone complicated, "Really... he doesn't waste a single moment of training time, no wonder... no wonder I can't beat him..."

Thinking about her embarrassing "admission" and... that form of address, Wang Dong's cheeks, which had finally cooled down, suddenly burned again. She quickly shook her head, trying to shake those images out of her mind.

"Hmph!" She suddenly jumped out of bed, sat on the bed, and defiantly waved her little fist in Su Chen's direction, even though he couldn't see it. "I, this great one, will not admit to being worse than you! It's just cultivation! Anyone can do that!"

"Just you wait, Su Chen! When the time comes, I, Wang Dong... I, Wang Dong, will definitely cultivate diligently and vow to avenge today's humiliation!"

"I'll beat you...beat you until your teeth are crawling on the ground! Make you call me...make me..." The word "Dad" rolled on her tongue, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. In the end, she could only angrily say, "I'll teach you a lesson!"

After venting his anger, Wang Dong took a deep breath, followed Su Chen's example, sat cross-legged, and began to circulate his soul power, attempting to enter a state of cultivation, to prove with his actions his determination never to admit defeat.

however……

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

Perhaps it was because of her extreme emotional ups and downs today, which took a huge toll on her mental energy, or perhaps she's just naturally a bit... easily distracted?

In short, before he could even finish a quarter of an hour of practice, Wang Dong felt his eyelids getting heavier and heavier, his consciousness starting to blur, and his posture gradually becoming crooked.

Finally, after nodding once more like a chick pecking at rice, she slumped to the side and with a "plop," collapsed onto the soft bedding in a wide, sprawling position, her breathing even as she drifted into a deep sleep.

It even emitted extremely faint, adorable snoring sounds.

On the other side, Su Chen, who had just finished cultivating, slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Wang Dong's unrestrained sleeping posture on the opposite bed, he was first stunned, and then he couldn't help but laugh.

Wang Dong was lying on his back in a "spread-eagle" position, one leg dangling over the edge of the bed, the other curled up, his arms casually outstretched, his short, light blue hair scattered messily on the pillow, his mouth slightly open, and his cheeks still flushed from exercise. He was sleeping soundly and carefree, completely unsuspecting. There was no trace of the proud little peacock he had been during the day; he was clearly just a sleepy child.

Su Chen shook his head, got up from the bed, and walked to Wang Dong's bedside. He gently moved Wang Dong's leg, which was about to fall off the bed, back onto the bed, and then helped her adjust her sleeping position so that she could sleep more comfortably.

As you get closer, that extremely delicate and refreshing fragrance once again wafts into your nostrils.

This time, the distance was closer, and the fragrance seemed clearer, carrying a unique body scent that belonged to Wang Dong. It did smell... very pleasant.

Looking at Wang Dong's rosy, innocent profile as he slept, Su Chen subconsciously muttered something under his breath, his tone slightly teasing:

"Bro, you smell so good."