Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

Su Wanxi nodded and swept the mud off her skirt and stockings. The girl also stood up straight according to the standard, and the dust fell off on its own due to the weight.

Gu Cheng: "So convenient..."

Su Wanxi grasped the other person's wrist and smiled without saying a word.

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The welfare home doesn't occupy a large area; at most, it's about one-tenth the size of Lanjiang Economic and Trade Center.

The two strolled around the courtyard, and Gu Cheng would carefully introduce each place to Su Wanxi.

"This is the dormitory building where I used to live, four people in one room..."

Since other people were living there, Gu Cheng simply led Su Wanxi to observe from a distance without going in to disturb them.

The environment is very nice... much better than the double bed I originally expected, considering that Lanjiang Economic and Trade University only has a four-person dormitory.

A plastic running track can be seen after crossing the lawn, and various playground facilities are placed in the center of the playground, which are used for children to play and relax on weekdays.

"Let me take you to see someone..." Before they knew it, they had arrived at the office building, and Gu Cheng's tone suddenly became a little hesitant.

"Hmm?" Feeling a little sweat on the other person's palm, Su Wanxi roughly knew who this person was.

"It's... an elder I respect very much..." Gu Cheng's toes, encased in white cotton socks, curled slightly as she bit her lower lip, her voice wavering.

"Then what should I call him? Uncle?" In casual conversations, Su Wanxi had heard her talk a lot about the director of the welfare home. In her heart, the old man surnamed Xu was like both a father and a teacher.

"Don't talk nonsense... call me Dean Xu, just like me." As he ascended the stairs, the sound of his Doc Martens hitting the ground created a heart-pounding rhythm.

She knocked on the office door, pursed her cherry lips, loosened her clasped fingers with her lover's, and then clasped them again.

Su Wanxi noticed Gu Cheng's movements, her bright eyes sparkling as she gave her a reassuring look.

"Don't worry... I know what to do." Even though it was her meeting the parents, Gu Cheng was incredibly nervous, which Su Wanxi found both amusing and exasperating.

"Mm," the girl replied softly, and at the same time, a polite "Please come in" came from inside the door.

"Let's go." Holding the little princess's delicate, jade-like hand, Su Wanxi took the initiative to push open the door and enter.

An elderly man with gray hair sat at his desk. Although his face was marked by the passage of time, his eyes, hidden under his eyelashes, were remarkably bright and showed no signs of aging.

Seeing Su Wanxi enter, Dean Xu released the pen from his fingers: "You are..."

Before he could finish speaking, he noticed a familiar young woman hiding behind the elegant figure.

Gu Cheng carefully stepped on the paving stones in her sneakers, her timid and submissive demeanor contrasting sharply with Su Wanxi's light and graceful steps.

His gaze moved down from the girl's delicate features and finally landed on their interlocked fingers.

"Please have a seat." Noticing Gu Cheng's strange behavior and the barely perceptible blush on her cheeks, Dean Xu had a slight guess in his mind.

The two sat down, and their hands separated. Su Wanxi showed no fear and maintained a polite smile throughout.

"And this lady is..." the man asked in a low voice.

"Greetings, Dean Xu. I am Su Wanxi, my name is Wanxi, the 'wan' of 'the evening glow is approaching' and the 'xi' of 'the rising sun'." Su Wanxi sat obediently with her hands on her legs.

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Su Wanxi and Dean Xu discussed many topics. Although she didn't explicitly state anything, the information conveyed between the lines was enough to determine her relationship with Gu Cheng. What surprised Dean Xu the most was that this Miss Su actually knew about Gu Cheng's transformation experience and even frankly stated that she didn't mind.

"The past is the past, I can cherish the present." Su Wanxi remained calm and composed. Gu Cheng had already lost her composure at the beginning of the conversation, and she couldn't follow in his footsteps.

"..." The elder in front of me frowned, as if he was thinking about something.

After a long silence, he stroked his graying beard and said, "Miss Su... I have something I want to say to Xiaoyan."

Knowing her place, Su Wanxi politely bowed to her elders before leaving the room. Seeing her lover leave, Gu Cheng slowly raised her head: "Dean Xu..."

The man replaced the tea leaves, which had been cold for a long time, and poured in hot water, causing a thick white steam to rise.

Dean Xu: "How long have you been dating her?"

Gu Cheng couldn't hear the tone clearly, so she had no choice but to answer honestly, "...one week."

A brief silence fell over the office as pale fingertips lightly touched the jeans.

"Miss Su is indeed a good choice." Overall, the old man had a very good impression of Su Wanxi. She was a very beautiful girl with elegant and dignified manners, revealing the gentle and refined upbringing unique to a lady from a prominent family.

"However... Miss Su is also a girl. If you are sure you want to continue this relationship, there may be many obstacles."

Dean Xu knew the girl in front of him very well and understood that her special circumstances made it difficult for her to like boys. However, to outsiders, they were not considered "socially acceptable." While China has become increasingly open-minded in recent years, and homosexuality is no longer a shocking phenomenon, a significant portion of the population still harbors resistance.

“I know…but…” Understanding Dean Xu’s concerns, the girl nodded.

"Do you like her?" The fact that Gu Cheng was willing to tell the other person something so important to her already spoke volumes; the old man just wanted the girl to confirm it again.

"Hmm... I really like it." As she emphasized the sentence, Gu Cheng remembered a sentence she had read in a book.

How much did she like him? Probably like a bear in spring... that's how much she liked him.

The old man gently stroked the rim of the cup a few times, his eyes still tender: "As an adult, just trust your own judgment..."

It's difficult for one person to truly understand another's feelings, especially in love; this is something that no amount of life experience can compensate for.

Dean Xu could only offer this suggestion, while also extending his best wishes.

"...Let her have dinner in the yard."

Chapter 153, Section 157: You Are My Cutest First Love

As I came out of the office, I saw Su Wanxi leaning against the railing, her eyes intently fixed on her phone.

Upon hearing the sound, she instinctively turned off the screen, her long, jet-black hair obscuring her fair and delicate profile.

"Is it over?" Su Wanxi asked gently, tossing her long hair over her shoulder.

"Mmm." Gu Cheng nodded and gently took her lover's arm.

Both Gu Chengyan and Dean Xu had told her to get to know the other person better before making a decision. But... thinking of the beautiful woman beside her, Gu Cheng's heart almost melted.

“You should have bought more things to take with you when you came over…” Su Wanxi suddenly spoke up as they reached the bottom of the building.

What should I bring?

"Supplements, tea, and the like." Dean Xu seemed to really enjoy tea, having drunk several cups during the conversation alone.

Su Wanxi's family has some top-grade West Lake Longjing tea, which she plans to bring over as a gift for her son-in-law's first visit.

Gu Cheng shook her head: "The old man won't accept it... and he has a very good impression of you, he keeps praising you."

Su Wanxi: "What did you praise me for?"

"Beautiful, with a good temperament, and neither arrogant nor impatient." Dean Xu is always composed, and for Su Wanxi to receive such a compliment on their first meeting is enough to show how outstanding she is.

As expected, Gu Cheng noticed that her lover's lips were slightly upturned and his beautiful eyes sparkled.

Su Wanxi readily agreed to have dinner in the courtyard.

Unlike fast food restaurants, the canteen at Sunshine Welfare Home serves carefully selected dishes for every meal.

Today's meal is stir-fried chicken with potatoes and celery with dried tofu. Su Wanxi sat at the dining table with a small porcelain bowl in her hand, while Gu Cheng expertly prepared two servings of tomato and egg soup.

"No plates?"

"Hmm." All the dishes were served in one bowl, somewhat like a rice bowl. Su Wanxi took a few bites and found it alright except that the flavors mixed together easily.

"Is it not good?" The girl noticed that her lover was eating slower than usual and worried that she wasn't used to the food.

Su Wanxi shook her head: "The taste is good, but..."

"Hmm?" Gu Cheng looked at her in confusion.

"It's not as good as yours..."

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After leaving the orphanage, Gu Cheng sat in the passenger seat and quietly looked out the window.

Besides herself, the transparent glass also reflected a beautiful figure focused on driving.

"Wanwan...can you tell me about your college experience?"

"University?" Su Wanxi asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, it was during the Lanjiang Economic and Trade Center." Sister Xi's suitors could stretch from the South Gate all the way to the North Gate... Recalling Qin Kexin's words, Gu Cheng suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

"You can listen if you want, but there's nothing interesting about it. It's mostly learning, with the occasional task assigned by the Hermit Bureau..."

"So...did you attend the freshman welcome party?"

More than two years after graduation, Su Wanxi had almost forgotten. She thought carefully for a while, then said with some uncertainty, "Hmm, I think I participated once. How did you know?"

Gu Cheng: "I heard Qin Kexin mention it that day..."

"Just the two of you together?" The jealous woman's tone turned strange, and she unconsciously fluttered her eyelashes a few times.

"Well, we weren't like this back then... Ugh, what are you talking about..." She explained it as if there was something really going on, but Gu Cheng wasn't some kind of scumbag.

Knowing the other person's personality, Su Wanxi decided not to delve deeper into the topic.

"Do you have any photos from that day?" Gu Cheng was very curious after hearing Qin Kexin's description, but unfortunately she never had the chance to see them.

"I didn't leave any, but the trade forum might have some... Try searching for 'Su Wanxi'."

Finding the official forum of Lanjiang Economic and Trade, Gu Cheng followed her lover's instructions and searched. The first post was a photo of Su Wanxi at a party.

With her shoulders slightly exposed, a deep black satin gown made her skin appear even whiter. The hem of the dress reached her knees, and black stockings encased her long, slender legs, making her alluring and captivating. Her delicate feet wore small leather shoes, adding a touch of elegance and composure.

Gu Cheng was so engrossed in watching that her eyes gradually became glazed over.

"If you like, I can wear it for you every day." Su Wanxi stopped the car at a red light, brought her lips close to her earlobe, and whispered with warm breath, like a charming little fox.

"Focus on driving..." Gu Cheng's body trembled slightly, and her head tilted unnaturally to one side.

"This 'image saved successfully' message means..." Su Wanxi asked knowingly.

Her breathing grew heavier and heavier. If they weren't in the car, Gu Cheng would have loved to take the little vixen in front of her right there and then.

"Can't I just keep it for fun..." the girl muttered resentfully, resting her cheeks on her hands in an attempt to dispel the blush.

She was sitting right next to her, why would she save such a low-resolution picture... Su Wanxi completely forgot that she had a bunch of someone's check-in videos cached on her phone.

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