Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

"If you embarrass me, I'm not one to hold grudges; I'll basically settle the score on the spot, understand?"

Davidra's voice was as cold as ice, and his eyes exuded an undeniable authority. His gaze was so intense that it seemed to lock onto Gao Jie, as if trying to see right through him.

Gao Jie felt like he was being pricked by a gaze, making him extremely uncomfortable. He secretly groaned inwardly, but could only awkwardly scratch his face. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something to ease the tense atmosphere, but he was speechless for a moment and could only stand there awkwardly.

Without another word, Davidra moved with graceful steps, her swaying figure exuding a unique sense of pressure.

She walked to the table and slammed the beautifully packaged bag of high-end fruit on it with a heavy thud, as if striking Gao Jie's heart.

Then she turned and left, the crisp sound of her high heels hitting the ground fading into the distance, yet still echoing in the quiet atmosphere, like a silent warning.

Huang Xu had just been pretending to write furiously, his pen scribbling haphazardly on the paper, but his eyes kept glancing towards the door.

Once Davidra's figure disappeared through the doorway, he sprang up from his seat like a wild horse and quietly slipped to the window.

His furtive manner made him look just like a petty thief on a secret mission.

He cautiously peeked out, first craning his neck to look to the left with his eyes wide open, then quickly turned to the right, his head bobbing back and forth like a rattle drum, looking around to make sure that Devilla had indeed left before letting out a long sigh of relief.

A relaxed smile appeared on his face, a smile as radiant as if a taut string had suddenly been released.

He casually tossed the pen in his hand away forcefully. The pen drew an arc in the air and landed on the ground with a "thud," but he didn't care at all.

"I'm exhausted. I thought something had happened to the teacher."

Muttering to himself, Huang Xu strode quickly toward the bag of fruit, his steps so light they seemed to float.

"But I feel much better now. By the way, look at all these fancy fruits! I haven't had any good fruit in ages."

His eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation, and his hands trembled slightly as he opened the bag of fruit, his excitement as if he were unlocking a mysterious treasure.

He only glanced at it before exclaiming in surprise, his mouth agape wide enough to fit an egg, his voice filled with delight and envy.

"Dude, I really didn't expect the teacher to be so good to you! This fruit is amazing!"

His eyes widened as if he had seen a rare treasure, and he almost drooled.

He casually picked up a brightly colored fruit with an enticing aroma, held it under his nose, and took a deep sniff. His face was full of rapture as he kept muttering, "Wow, this tastes amazing!"

Gao Jie, however, warned with a serious expression, "Let me tell you, the principal is paying special attention to us right now, and the upcoming joint exam doesn't seem easy. We're grouped with Jinling Buddhist Academy, so be careful. If we all have to take the exam, and you get crushed, you know how badly the principal will look!"

Gao Jie frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes. He knew this exam was crucial for both the school and them personally, and Jinling Law Academy was a formidable opponent that should not be underestimated. His hands clenched unconsciously, as if he could already feel the tense atmosphere of the exam.

Huang Xu, however, nonchalantly curled his lip and said with an indifferent expression:

"If she's got the guts, let that woman kill me. I don't want to think about all that. Besides, this is how I am now. If she can't stand me, she might as well just kill me. To be honest, I feel really uncomfortable when knowledge enters my head. It's like countless tiny bugs crawling around inside. In short, I'm destined to never write anything in this life. If I could, I'd be willing to reach level five, and I'd like to ascend directly to it."

As he spoke, he slumped lazily in his chair, his body like a lump of mud, his face filled with disgust for learning and longing for advancement.

He thought to himself, "Studying is so hard. If only I could level up directly like those geniuses, why suffer like this?"

Gao Jie sighed helplessly, a hint of sympathy and resignation in his eyes:

"You make it sound so easy, but it's not that simple. Anyway, you should hurry up and study. Huang Muran has been cramming these past few days, I'll have to go check on her when I have time. Also, Xu Rourou has been taken back to school, I haven't gone to see her yet."

Gao Jie's thoughts drifted to Xu Rourou, his heart pounding like a deer, a nameless longing welling up inside him.

He wondered if Xu Rourou had encountered something troubling her lately, as she seemed to be in low spirits.

Huang Xu, like a gossipy old woman, instantly perked up, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She leaned forward, a sly smile on her face:

"Bro, tell me the truth, do you like Xu Rourou? I feel like there's something off about your relationship. I didn't think much of it at first, but then I realized you really seem to like that girl, and I started to think something was off. Tell me what's going on!"

His eyes were filled with curiosity and inquiry as he stared intently at Gao Jie, seemingly trying to find the answer in his expression.

He pondered to himself that Gao Jie's attitude towards Xu Rourou was always quite special, and there must be some secret behind it.

Gao Jie was taken aback by his sudden question, and his face flushed red like a ripe apple.

He felt a surge of panic, quickly scratched his face to try and hide his embarrassment, pushed Huang Xu away, and said somewhat impatiently:

"Stop talking nonsense."

He really didn't want to get entangled with Huang Xu on this issue, so he turned around and left the classroom, his steps hurried, as if he were running away from something.

As he walked, he inwardly complained about Huang Xu's meddling, while at the same time he couldn't help but ponder what kind of feelings he truly had for Xu Rourou.

As Gao Jie walked, he pondered to himself, feeling that Xu Rourou hadn't been very happy lately. Could it be because she had broken up with Xu Wanwan?

Xu Wanwan hasn't shown up for a while now, and Gao Jie has no idea what that girl is up to. Maybe she has her own things to do. Thinking of this, he shook his head and quickened his pace, preparing to go further away.

Just then, he saw Xu Rourou carrying things into the campus.

"Gao Jie, what have you been doing?"

Xu Rourou saw Gao Jie from afar and greeted him with a smile. Her smile was as warm and gentle as the spring sun.

Gao Jie quickly shook his head, the movement slightly hurried, causing the strands of hair on his forehead to sway gently. He cleared his throat and said:

"I wanted to see you. We might be competing with Jinling Buddhist Academy in the next few days, so I wanted to ask if you have any plans for the future?"

His eyes held a hint of concern, his gaze like gentle waves under the warm spring sun, quietly falling on Xu Rourou, as if to envelop her.

He pursed his lips slightly, his heart pounding like a rabbit's, nervously awaiting Xu Rourou's answer.

He felt a little nervous, wondering how Xu Rourou would respond, and his fingers unconsciously rubbed the hem of his clothes.

At the same time, he also longed to have more conversations with her; these conflicting emotions swirled within him.

"To be honest with you, I'm under the least pressure. I feel like you're in the most difficult situation right now."

Xu Rourou lowered her head slightly, her voice soft yet firm.

Hearing Gao Jie say this, the young girl nodded, her movement light and elegant, acknowledging what he said. After all, as things stand now, no matter how you compare it to the Mage Academy, it's probably not an easy task. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, like a faint dark cloud drifting across the azure sky.

The two walked to the vicinity of the garden, where flowers were in full bloom and their fragrance filled the air. They found a quiet corner to sit down and chatted briefly.

Gao Jie placed his hands folded on his knees, leaned slightly forward, and discussed the relevant topics:

"I know this will be a major test for your principal. Although he didn't say it, I could clearly feel the pressure. I wonder how you view this matter."

His gaze was focused and deep, as if he wanted to find something in Xu Rourou's expression.

Xu Rourou sighed softly, the sigh like a gentle feather falling.

"Actually, I'm not too bad, because I feel that no matter how much pressure I'm under, it's not like what you're experiencing. Now you've seen it yourself, compared to what you're under, our pressure is basically negligible."

She raised her head, looked into the distance, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

"By the way, has the principal said anything to you lately?"

Her gaze returned to Gao Jie, her eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

"I want my sister to study here too. You know, my dad disappeared after his accident, and now my sister can't do anything. I want her to study here as well."

Her voice trembled slightly, and her hands clenched unconsciously, revealing her inner unease.

Gao Jie understood that this matter was not something that could be easily resolved. He frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

Moreover, as things stand, it's a rather troublesome problem.

Even without looking far ahead, graduating from here is a very promising and brilliant career.

Moreover, whether you seek refuge with others or actively look for a place to study, the process of coming and going is generally very easy.

But now that his sister's condition has changed like this, he really doesn't know what to do.

His mind raced through all sorts of possible solutions, only to reject them one by one.

Gao Jie also knew that it wasn't right for Xu Wanwan to be loitering around outside. Besides, that girl was too pretty; what if she attracted unwanted attention again?

So he suggested, "If you win this time, can you bring this up with the principal? I think the principal favors you, so it should be fine."

His eyes held a hint of encouragement, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, trying to give Xu Rourou some confidence.

Xu Rourou sighed again, her sigh filled with helplessness.

"Who can really know for sure? The principal's temper is unpredictable, but I'm still willing to give it a try. Of course, what I mean is, could you help me out when the time comes?"

Her eyes held a pleading look as she stared intently at Gao Jie.

Gao Jie nodded without hesitation, feeling that this was nothing. However, just then, he felt a little hungry. The feeling of hunger was like an invisible hand gently stirring in his stomach.

So he decided to invite two other people to find a place to get something to eat.

Xu Rourou agreed on the spot.

"That's great! Let's go to Sister Wen's restaurant. I know her roast duck is absolutely amazing."

Her eyes lit up, as if she could already see the delicious roast duck laid out in front of her.

After returning, Sister Wen decided to withdraw from worldly affairs and no longer learn about the realities of the martial arts world.

She was like a weary bird, longing only to return to her warm nest and rest peacefully.

Now, Sister Wen just wants to live her life honestly, instead of wasting so much time.

Before she entered the workforce, Sister Wen sold roast duck at home. Now she's back to her old trade, and I must say the taste is quite good.

So Gao Jie and the others quickly came out and went straight to Sister Wen's place.

Meanwhile, Sister Wen was busy, her figure shuttling between the kitchen and the dining room like a tireless spinning top.

They didn't stand on ceremony when they saw them arrive.

"Don't just stand there, hurry up and help me out. Someone here is taking a break. After you're done helping me, I'll treat you to grilled fish."

Her voice carried an air of unquestionable authority, and she waved a spatula in the air.

The group had no choice but to take action. Huang Muran and Huang Xu would occasionally come over to help out, and they were already used to this routine.

They skillfully picked up rags to wipe the table or helped carry plates.

Xu Rourou hesitated for a while before helping to get the wine and water. Her movements were a little clumsy, and her eyes showed a hint of discomfort.

After working for more than three hours, Xu Rourou felt sore all over, as if she were being stabbed by countless needles. She was sitting there in a daze, staring blankly ahead, when Sister Wen brought her a bottle of ice-cold soda.

"Alright, stop spacing out and take a break. We'll eat soon. I'll go check on the grilled fish."

After saying that, Sister Wen hurriedly walked away, her steps quick as a gust of wind.