Chapter 80: Wings That Fight

Wings might not get tangled, but they sure can get into fights!

Knowing that the sight of her sleeping with Gu Xuanyu couldn’t fall into Shen Congqing’s eyes, Ye Qing hastily attempted to rise from the bed.

However, she was suddenly and firmly pulled back into the warm embrace of the girl by Gu Xuanyu’s soft arms, her body arching in a swift motion.

Ye Qing stared wide-eyed in astonishment, quickly followed by a blush of embarrassment as she tried to pry herself free from Gu Xuanyu’s octopus-like grip.

The silver-haired girl’s lithe body was already damp with a thin layer of sweat from the heat, yet her sleeping face was remarkably serene.

It seemed that as long as she knew the little furnace in her arms was Ye Qing, she wouldn’t let go, even if the heat was unbearable.

However, Ye Qing couldn’t overpower the sleeping Gu Xuanyu. The urgent knocks on the door grew more insistent, and Ye Qing felt a pang of nervousness. The door wasn’t locked, and if Shen Congqing entered, it would be disastrous.

Ye Qing hurriedly called Gu Xuanyu’s name in a soft voice, trying to awaken her without making too much noise. But Gu Xuanyu slept soundly, and Ye Qing had no choice but to lean in close to her ear, trying to get her voice to reach her.

Just as she neared Gu Xuanyu’s neck, the sleeping silver-haired girl suddenly opened her clear, wine-red eyes. In that brief moment, Gu Xuanyu gently kissed Ye Qing’s face, who was too close for comfort.

Ye Qing was momentarily stunned, not understanding what had happened, until she met Gu Xuanyu’s playful, dynamic eyes and saw the lazy, smug smile on her lips. Only then did she gradually realize, her face flushing pink.

“Y-you,” Ye Qing stammered, her face turning a deep red. She began to pummel Gu Xuanyu’s shoulders with her small fists. For Gu Xuanyu, this feeble attempt at punishment was like a soft, gentle massage, not even disturbing the smile on her face.

“To wake up my little sister, I should at least get a good morning kiss, right, Ye Qing sister~?”

With that, Gu Xuanyu’s restraint relaxed, and Ye Qing could finally stretch her body, quickly climbing out of the covers to deal with Shen Congqing outside.

“Sten teacher, I’m awake, no need to worry…”

After rubbing the residual warmth off her face, Ye Qing quickly returned to her usual composed expression and opened the dormitory door. Unfortunately, Shen Congqing’s expression outside was far from pleasant.

First, Ye Qing underestimated the sensitivity of the magical girl. Although Shen Congqing’s magic was limited, Duanmu Jin hadn’t completely sealed her powers, only enhancing her slightly. This was enough for her to have keen hearing.

Thus, the little commotion Ye Qing had tried to hide was heard clearly by Shen Congqing.

Moreover, there was no time for her to continue her leisurely stroll.

“Don’t say anything, let’s go. It’s time for us to step in.”

Only then did Ye Qing suddenly remember the new student meeting that morning.

Though she usually relied on her biological clock to wake herself up, perhaps due to being entangled by Gu Xuanyu and the dream about wings, Ye Qing had slept too deeply and completely forgotten about it.

Without time to think, Ye Qing quickly put on her small boots, and Shen Congqing pulled her hand, rushing her down the hallway to the classroom.

“I know a shortcut, follow me.”

Her hand naturally clasped by Shen Congqing’s, Ye Qing felt a rush of heat and quickly tried to convince herself to suppress her blush.

What am I thinking? Now isn’t the time to get sidetracked. Sten teacher is a gentleman and wouldn’t touch me so casually.

Thus, the silver-haired girl ran swiftly down the hallway, dragging the black-haired girl breathlessly, without a moment’s pause.

However, on the second floor, Shen Congqing didn’t turn towards the stairs but ran straight towards the window, startling Ye Qing almost to the point of stumbling.

“Eh, isn’t that the window?”

“I said it’s a shortcut. It’s a bit unusual, but that’s normal, right?”

Shen Congqing awkwardly explained, feeling uneasy when questioned about these sensitive topics. After all, this shortcut was discovered through countless close calls in the past.

Back then, she wasn’t just the ‘early sleep champion’ (staying up late and sleeping in the early morning), but also the ‘last-minute first arrival.’ Each time, she managed to reach the classroom just before Duanmu Jin lost her patience.

At that time, the magical girl academy was just a concept. Though the buildings were ready, the students and teachers weren’t in place yet. Duanmu Jin decided to bring the mischievous Shen Congqing here to teach.

The vast campus was mostly empty, allowing Shen Congqing to run wild. Over time, she discovered all sorts of shortcuts.

She quickly hopped out of the second-floor window, landing lightly on the ground, and then extended her hand to Ye Qing, signaling that she could catch her. Ye Qing watched in amazement.

“Sten teacher, do I have to jump too?”

“Yes.”

Shen Congqing briefly urged her, extending her hands again. Ye Qing reluctantly mimicked Shen Congqing’s leap, nearly losing her balance in mid-air. Fortunately, Shen Congqing caught her steady — though in a familiar and awkward position.

Ye Qing looked at Shen Congqing’s slightly chubby face and felt a flicker of unease. Though she could accept being carried by An Yueying, she felt embarrassed now, perhaps because the current Shen Congqing looked as young as herself.

“Just like this, you walk too slow.”

Eh?! Shen Congqing weighed the light girl in her arms, feeling no burden. She decided to carry Ye Qing all the way to the classroom, not giving her time to think. Meanwhile, the black-haired girl in her arms was jostled to the point of making sounds.

“Sten teacher… I’m a bit dizzy, can you put me down…”

Hearing Ye Qing’s faint voice, Shen Congqing’s delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she slowed her pace a bit.

“This should be better, right.”

The jostling eased slightly, allowing Ye Qing to catch her breath. This unexpected horizontal movement was quite novel, though the only drawback was the hard backrest — the physique of the approximately fifteen-year-old golden-haired girl seemed a bit too immature, even less than Ye Qing’s small steamed buns.

Thankfully, it didn’t take long. In just a few minutes, Shen Congqing brought Ye Qing to the teaching building, setting down the disoriented girl. Immediately, under Ye Qing’s bewildered gaze, Shen Congqing leaped up the building’s wall crevices, landing on the pipe near the wall.

Seeing the golden-haired girl extend her hand, her blue eyes filled with urgency, Ye Qing could only stand there, dazed.

“Should I come up too?”

“Yes.”

Ye Qing hesitated, unsure of how to comment.

Sten teacher, no, who are you, you little imp, possessing my dear Sten teacher, get out of her body!

“I’ll just take the stairs, by the way… that pipe looks a bit old, you’d better…”

Before Ye Qing could finish her sentence, Shen Congqing’s pipe beneath her feet let out a crisp snapping sound.

Bang!

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