If you want to survive after transmigrating, become the male protagonist's new mother.

Pei Yuening walked into the school gate, a practiced smile still on her lips.

He didn't know how he got to the classroom.

Lin Huaijin had already arrived and was sitting by the window flipping through a notebook on magic circle theory.

Hearing the noise, he looked up and said, "You're here early today."

"Hmm." Pei Yuening put her backpack on her seat. "I didn't sleep very well last night."

Lin Huaijin hummed in agreement: "Then get some rest after you get back at noon."

Pei Yuening took out the report she had written the night before and went to He Shuming's office.

When I returned, Ollie had just arrived.

Pei Yuening glanced at him subconsciously.

Ollie maintained his usual cold, aloof expression, only revealing a gentle, warm smile when his gaze swept over Ryan.

Pei Yuening said he understood the process.

OS: Long Aotian passed by the man she deeply loved, revealing a tenderness she had never shown to anyone else.

However, he simply didn't have the energy to worry about the progress of Ollie and Ryan's relationship today.

Because of his own feelings, he will face his final judgment at noon today.

Whether he lives or dies depends entirely on the first words Luo Ren utters.

Pei Yuening frowned and sighed helplessly.

Three pairs of eyes looked over at the same time.

However, the person being watched did not notice.

The bell rang.

The first lesson is the basics of natural magic.

Pei Yuening opened her textbook, staring intently at the words on the page, completely unable to concentrate.

His mind was filled with Luo Ren.

Will Luo Ren be angry?

He is a man of few words and thorough in his work; he wouldn't let Gao Gao spread those kinds of messages without a reason.

Is it a good thing or a bad thing?

Pei Yuening began to have wild thoughts.

What would Luo Ren say?

Tell him not to use this pen anymore?

I still think his learning ability is too poor, which greatly diminishes my impression of him. Even good food can't save him.

Or, the worst kind.

He stared at him with his calm, gray-blue eyes, devoid of any emotion.

Then, he calmly gave the final notice: I know about the dream, don't come again.

Pei Yuening tightened her grip on the pen.

If that's the case...

I must be very sad, right?

But so what?

Actually, he's been doing quite well here lately.

His older brother doted on him as always, and he gained two more formidable familiars. At night, he could also hug Snowball while sleeping.

Ollie didn't cause any trouble, and Ryan and Lin Huaijin are now his friends.

The two male protagonists in the original work have a smooth relationship, and even without him acting as a scapegoat to push things along, they are still very much in love.

Although it has deviated from the original work...

But everything is moving in a positive direction, isn't it?

Pei Yuening lowered her eyes.

As things stand, he is no longer in mortal danger.

So it's okay.

Anyway, it's probably just...

It's just heartbreak.

……

The bell rang, signaling the end of get out of class.

Pei Yuening snapped out of her reverie and glanced out the window.

The sun rose a little higher, bringing it one step closer to noon.

The second class was Potions, and He Shuming didn't say anything when he arrived.

If nothing is said, then the alarm is off.

Moreover, under He Shuming's watchful eye, Pei Yuening dared not indulge in sentimental musings.

He mustered his spirits and studied diligently for 45 minutes.

Two classes passed, and Pei Yuening's heartbeat not only did not calm down, but instead beat faster and faster.

Finally, when lunch break was over, Pei Yuening was completely exhausted.

He got up and packed his things, looking like he was carrying a deep grudge.

Ryan, standing next to him, opened his mouth, feeling worried but unsure how to express himself.

Pei Yuening seemed to sense something, so she turned around and smiled at him: "Ryan, I'm going back now."

"Okay," Ryan said after a moment of silence, but couldn't help asking, "But you look terrible, are you feeling unwell?"

"Would you like me to take a look?"

Pei Yuening shook her head: "It's nothing, no need, I just didn't sleep well."

"Go eat first, don't go hungry during the afternoon's combat training."

"……All right."

Ryan took Ollie's hand and left, turning back to look at her every few steps.

Pei Yuening walked out of the classroom and through the corridor.

When he arrived at the gate of the teaching building, he didn't know what was wrong with him, and he simply turned to the side of the door frame.

Pei Yuening hid behind a pillar and peeked out with half her head out.

A magnificent carriage was parked on the street opposite the school gate.

There was a person standing next to him.

Luo Ren.

He must have been to the palace today, as he was wearing formal attire.

He stood upright beside the car, his gaze fixed on the direction of the school gate.

Pei Yuening pulled her head back, her back pressed against the pillar, her heart pounding in her chest.

Help! He desperately wanted to escape, but he couldn't.

Pei Yuening stood still, took a deep breath, and then stepped out of the school gate.

Whatever, do whatever you want.

So what if he's heartbroken? His brother is a big spender.

Once he graduates from school, he'll go on a trip to relax and maybe find true love.

In such a vast empire, he refused to believe that he couldn't find someone more handsome than Luo Ren!

Thinking of this, Pei Yuening's shoulders no longer ached, and she was no longer numb.

He simply walked out confidently.

……

Luo Ren's gaze fell on him the moment he stepped out of the school gate.

It's only about ten steps from the door to the street, but Pei Yuening felt like it had taken her half a lifetime to walk there.

When he arrived in front of Luo Ren, he forcibly ignored his abnormally fast heartbeat and performed a standard aristocratic bow.

"Good afternoon, Your Majesty."

"Um."

Hearing the response, Pei Yuening finally dared to raise her head and meet his gaze.

Luo Ren's expression was the same as usual, revealing no emotion; his gray-blue eyes held only calm.

"How was your morning?"

Luo Ren asked.

Pei Yuening was taken aback.

What the heck?

He was mentally prepared to be dragged into the car and interrogated, and this is the result??

"...It went well." He answered subconsciously, "I had two classes this morning, and they went smoothly."

Luo Ren hummed in agreement again: "Get in the car."

He turned and opened the car door for Pei Yuening.

Pei Yuening bent down and crawled inside, while Luo Ren came up from the other side.

The car doors closed, shutting out the sounds from outside.

There was a moment of silence inside.

Pei Yuening felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, unsure whether she should speak.

However, at this moment, Luo Ren picked up a food box from beside his seat.

He opened the lid and placed it next to Pei Yuening.

Pei Yuening looked down and saw several exquisite pastries laid out inside.

It has an exquisite appearance, shaped like a flower petal, and sprinkled with golden icing.

"It's prepared by the palace," Luo Ren said. "It's getting late, have something to eat first."

To be honest, Pei Yuening didn't have much of an appetite.

He's so tense he can't even fit a single grain of rice in his mouth.

But since Luo Ren's attitude was so normal, it would seem strange for him to refuse.

So, Pei Yuening reached out and took one.

However, he had become accustomed to a comfortable life and seemed to have forgotten the terrifying power of the otherworldly food.

Sure enough, the moment the taste buds returned.

He almost threw up.

This pastry is so sweet it's almost cloying. When the icing melts on your tongue, it feels like you've swallowed a spoonful of pure, unadulterated syrup. The flavor goes straight to the top of your head.

Pei Yuening's brows furrowed involuntarily, unsure whether to hold it in or swallow it.

He forced himself to swallow it, then picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip.

The fragrance of the flower tea finally helped to reduce the sweetness a bit.

"What's wrong?" Luo Ren asked, looking at him.

Pei Yuening put down her teacup, trying hard to maintain her composure: "It's nothing, it's just... a little unexpected."

"It was a gift from His Majesty, said to be a new dish prepared by the imperial chefs." Luo Ren paused for a moment, then added, "It certainly can't compare to yours."

"..." Pei Yuening nodded gently: "Mm."

The carriage fell silent again.

The sound of horses' hooves came from outside, and the carriage swayed as it moved forward.

Pei Yuening glanced at Luo Ren secretly.

The other person's gaze was fixed on him and hadn't left him since.

Pei Yuening's ears turned red instantly, and she quickly lowered her head.

To cover up his embarrassment, he started rambling on about random things.

"...Where to?"

"The Duke's mansion," Luo Ren said, "There are some things to take care of first. After that, you can tell the chef what you'd like to eat."

Pei Yuening: "..."

There's no need for that.