ALL NOVEL Chapter 57: I'm Not Joking
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Chapter 57: I'm Not Joking
According to Ruo Lin, a special flight team would come to pick them up for enrollment seven days later. Therefore, the disciples of the Xiao family spent these seven days leisurely, enjoying the last moments they would spend at home this year.
Among them, Xiao Ning was the most wild, going to Ning Spring pavilion every day. He would always invite Xiao Yan to go along, but after being refused by Xiao Yan, who claimed he needed to rest, he went alone.
He played from morning until afternoon, living wildly. On the fifth day, Xiao Yu, as her elder sister, couldn't bear it any longer. She stormed into Ning Spring Pavilion with a whip and came out half an hour later with a bruised and battered figure, who could barely be recognized as a person. She dragged Xiao Ning back to the Xiao family, and Xiao Ning was forced to stay at home for a few peaceful days.
During this time, Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er were also often by Xiao Yan's side, seemingly wanting to spend as much time with Xiao Yan as possible.
However, what surprised Xiao Yan was that during these seven days, Xiao Mei didn't once beg him to go to Jia Nan Academy with her, instead showing him only her happiest side, making Xiao Yan realize that this little girl had finally grown up.
Time passed quickly, and before long, the seventh day arrived. This meant that today, the disciples of the Xiao family would leave Wutan City and officially head to Jia Nan Academy.
"Hmm~ Finally fully recovered."
In the morning, Xiao Yan untied the bandages wrapped around his left arm and stretched slowly.
This meant he could leave today.
At this moment, the graceful figure of Yao Chen appeared in midair and spoke to Xiao Yan with a reminder.
"Xiao Yan, don't forget the things we discussed earlier."
"Hmm, I'll go find sister Ya Fei in a moment. She should have everything ready by now."
Xiao Yan nodded and then opened the door, only to find Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er standing at the door, which made Xiao Yan slightly stunned. He then smiled lightly.
"Oh~ You two are all packed up? I was just about to go see you off."
Xiao Yan stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him. He looked at the two girls, whose faces were filled with unhappiness, feeling a little helpless. They had seemed so cheerful just yesterday.
"Cousin Xiao Yan." Xiao Mei looked up at Xiao Yan, her eyes filled with hopeful light, and quietly asked, "Are you really not going to the academy with us?"
Hearing Xiao Mei's soft voice, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel some heartache. He reached out and gently patted Xiao Mei's head.
"You've been holding this back for days, it must have been hard on you."
"...Mm."
Xiao Mei lightly nodded, tears starting to well up in her eyes. She no longer had the usual spoiled look she showed in front of others.
Xiao Yan sighed softly and bent down a little, rubbing Xiao Mei's face and smiling.
"After you go to the academy, you have to study hard, eat well, sleep well, and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime academy life. Once this age passes, even if you go back to the academy, you won't be able to experience it again." Xiao Yan pinched Xiao Mei's face and gently pulled both sides, "Live each day happily, okay?"
"Okay."
Xiao Mei's mood improved a little after Xiao Yan's words. She forced a smile and responded to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan smiled gently and turned to look at Xiao Xun'er.
"Xun'er, I…"
"Xiao Yan ge ge, just do what you want to do," Xiao Xun'er spoke gently before Xiao Yan could finish. She looked at him with a warm gaze. "I will always wait for you."
Xiao Yan stared blankly at Xiao Xun'er. After a moment, the corner of his mouth lifted slightly in a soft smile. He straightened up and patted the heads of the two girls.
"Alright, alright~ Hurry up and pack. We're about to leave!"
"Mm."
Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er responded in unison and slowly walked towards their rooms.
(Tsk, the debt of peach blossoms is really too much for you, kid.)
Yao Chen watched the backs of Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er leaving and spoke in Xiao Yan's mind.
Xiao Yan remained silent and did not reply. He turned and walked toward the courtyard gate. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he saw Xiao Yu leaning against the doorframe.
"Did you say goodbye to those two girls?"
Before Xiao Yan could speak, Xiao Yu's soft voice sounded. Xiao Yan replied with a touch of melancholy.
"Yes. It seems like those two girls have never been away from me for so long."
Xiao Yan ran his fingers through his hair in frustration.
As for what he was frustrated about, even he couldn't explain it.
"That's a good thing, isn't it? It's time to let them learn to be independent."
Xiao Yu chuckled lightly.
Actually, Xiao Xun'er was fine. She had a rational and composed personality, knew what to do and what not to do.
But Xiao Mei was truly Xiao Yan's little tail. She always followed him wherever he went and rarely had her own thoughts or ideas.
This time, leaving Xiao Yan to go to Jia Nan Academy, if it could help Xiao Mei break free from this state, it would be quite a good thing.
After all, Xiao Mei's life was hers, and she shouldn't be a mere appendage to Xiao Yan.
"Sister Xiao Yu." Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yu seriously and said, "Please take care of everyone at the academy."
Looking at Xiao Yan's serious expression, Xiao Yu was slightly stunned. Then, a confident smile spread across her face.
"Do you need to remind me? I'm the big sister here. If I don't take care of them, who will?" Xiao Yu said, her smile suddenly turning sinister. Her jade hand was raised, forming a claw-like shape, and she grinned ominously. "Of course, I won't neglect their training. Don't think that once they reach Jia Nan Academy, they can relax. Everyone will be trained according to the usual standard... no, triple the usual standard!!!"
Although the younger generation of the Xiao family considered Xiao Yu to be the big sister, in reality, the true leader of their generation was still Xiao Yan. As long as Xiao Yan spoke, Xiao Yu naturally had no say.
Of course, Xiao Yu didn't feel dissatisfied with Xiao Yan. After all, not only did everyone else acknowledge him, but so did she.
However, despite not being dissatisfied with Xiao Yan, a small part of Xiao Yu's competitive nature still felt a little unhappy.
On the usual days, everyone listened to Xiao Yan, but this time, it was finally in my hands, right?!
Seeing Xiao Yu's devilish grin, Xiao Yan could only smile helplessly.
Sure enough, no matter how mature one becomes, their true nature is hard to change.
Speaking of which, when did Xiao Yu's personality become so calm?
Xiao Yan lightly tapped his chin, raising an eyebrow in thought.
Xiao Yan still remembered the time when he accidentally saw her bathing in the back mountain, and she chased him for an entire month. In the end, it was Xiao Zhan and the Grand Elder who intervened and stopped it.
If it happened now, Xiao Yan would directly apologize without hesitation, not even running away. After all, it was his fault, and evading punishment would feel like shirking responsibility, which Xiao Yan now couldn't accept.
But at that time, Xiao Yan's personality was still rebellious and unruly. He accidentally peeped at Xiao Yu bathing, and he seemed to have even mocked her a few times. If it weren't for that, Xiao Yu wouldn't have chased him for an entire month.
Well~~~
Xiao Yan shrugged his shoulders and smiled helplessly.
He could only say that everyone goes through a period of immaturity, and they always do a few things that their current selves would want to knock some sense into their past selves for.
But then again, maybe it's because of these imperfect experiences that Xiao Yan became more like a real human with flesh and blood.
"Xiao Yan."
Suddenly, Xiao Yu called out and pulled Xiao Yan out of his memories. Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yu in confusion, and then his pupils shrank suddenly. He looked at Xiao Yu's face, which was so close to his, and felt an unusual sensation on his lips.
At this moment, Xiao Yan's brain short-circuited.
The two lips remained connected for a full five to six seconds before Xiao Yu slowly pulled away. Her face was flushed, but she looked at Xiao Yan with extreme seriousness and determination.
"I'm not joking, little pervert."
After leaving those words, Xiao Yu turned around and quickly walked away, leaving Xiao Yan standing at the courtyard door, still stunned and unable to regain his senses.
End of Chapter
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