CHAPTER 457: CHAPTER 155 SUBSTITUTE TEACHING

Du Xixi lowered her eyes, feeling a storm of emotions brewing inside at Ke Lian’s words. When she raised her head slightly to look into Ke Lian’s eyes, her face remained calm and collected. Her tone, unchanged from the past, said, "Hmm, I’ll have them protect me well."

"Without leaving my side."

Their hands intertwined, Du Xixi’s words brought a bittersweet feeling to Ke Lian’s heart. Yet, seeing the sun rising outside, neither Ke Lian nor Du Xixi could afford to delay any longer.

"The Military Department can’t do without me lately, and there are things I need to handle with His Majesty." Ke Lian couldn’t reveal too much about his plans with His Majesty Chen Yin, so he only hinted at it slightly, before leaving a kiss on Du Xixi’s forehead. "Believe in us, nothing will happen to you."

Actually, Ke Lian’s attitude was already quite clear, confirming the hidden suspicions in Du Xixi’s heart. Yet, Du Xixi only smiled nonchalantly and followed Ke Lian downstairs, softly saying, "Of course, I trust you both."

Their conversation took some time, making it too late for them to sit down and have breakfast as usual. So, they each picked up the breakfast boxes packed by 2569 and headed out the door together.

As they were about to get into the hovercar, Du Xixi grabbed Ke Lian’s hand and said to him, who had one foot already inside the hovercar, "Ke Lian, no matter what, you and my brother must take care of yourselves."

Since the trouble seemed aimed at her, Du Xixi would rather be harmed herself than let Ke Lian and Chen Yin, who were protecting her, suffer.

"Silly girl." Ke Lian touched Du Xixi’s face, withdrew his foot, and personally helped her onto the hovercar before closing the door. "Don’t worry, we’ll all be fine."

In the end, darkness cannot defeat light. Those in the shadows, desperate and reckless, will only turn to ashes under the blazing sun.

The couple each took a hovercar, driving in different directions. At a certain moment, even though they knew the other’s hovercar was already out of sight, they both turned back to look, seemingly in perfect sync.

Du Xixi glanced at the two Mechanical Soldiers guarding behind, while Ke Lian saw only the empty hovercar lane.

Du Xixi wasn’t sure what kind of mood she was in as she arrived at Blue Star University. It was Saturday, and she didn’t actually have any classes, but Zhang Ye had to go to the Cultural Relics Bureau unexpectedly and in a hurry, so Du Xixi was asked to substitute for him.

Zhang Ye taught the introduction and application of knives, simply put, instructing students to refine their knife skills. For Du Xixi, it was a piece of cake. Having exceptional knife skills already and her spiritual power, she could easily turn an ordinary kitchen knife into a work of art.

However, with the weight of this big issue pressing on her heart, Du Xixi’s steps were somewhat heavy when she got off the hovercar. She only managed a somewhat composed smile when she encountered He Yuan and Chen Si, who were both all smiles.

He Yuan was in a particularly good mood today, dressed in a light yellow tracksuit, looking youthful and energetic. What surprised Du Xixi, though, was Chen Si standing beside her—today, Chen Si was also in a light yellow casual outfit, unexpectedly matching He Yuan’s style.

A couple’s matching outfits, Du Xixi understood!

Du Xixi inexplicably felt much more relaxed, even the curve of her smiling mouth lifted slightly. She looked at the evidently occupied handsome man and beautiful woman for a few more moments, her tone carrying subtle teasing and a hint of gossip and spectacle. "Oh, isn’t this He Yuan and Chen Si? Your outfits are really nice today."

He Yuan and Chen Si seemed to be in an animated discussion before, and only stopped when they noticed Du Xixi. But before they could greet her, they heard Du Xixi’s teasing words. The two exchanged a glance instinctively and suddenly blushed, standing there unsure of how to respond.

Du Xixi gave them a knowing look, feeling like a parent catching young ones in a secret romance. Otherwise, why would He Yuan and Chen Si be so bashful before her?

Unable to pat Chen Si on the shoulder, Du Xixi instead placed her hand on He Yuan’s shoulder, gently reassuring her with a pat and a warm voice. "It’s okay, just dating. I’ve been through it, nothing to be embarrassed about."