The moment Xiao Wu's soft, delicate tongue touched the pink lollipop, a hint of honeyed sweetness and the fresh aroma of carrots blossomed on her taste buds.
The lollipop's flavor made Xiao Wu's eyes narrow slightly.
Slowly, she pressed the red candy against her pink lips, gradually drawing it into her mouth.
She then gently sat back on the edge of the bed.
Immersed in the lollipop's sweetness, it seemed that the pain in her bottom had lessened somewhat.
Her waist and back straightened a little.
Holding the lollipop, Xiao Wu imitated Ye Qiu's actions, her small hands moving slowly.
Her tongue swirled, letting the crystal-clear candy slowly roll around in her mouth, savoring it bit by bit, letting the sweetness fill her mouth. Her round, large eyes narrowed into crescent moons.
"That's good. Since you ate my treat, you have to help me!"
Ye Qiu, watching the look of enjoyment on Xiao Wu's face, didn't forget to remind her of the thing she'd agreed to do.
Xiao Wu, who was lowering her head and enjoying the lollipop, glanced at Ye Qiu beside her. Seeing Ye Qiu staring at her intently, a blush bloomed on Xiao Wu's face.
She took out the crystal-clear candy, which seemed to be wrapped in a layer of bright crystal.
"Xiao Wu-jie understands!"
Xiao Wu nodded slightly, agreeing.
Then, she put the lollipop back in her mouth, muttering, "But...after this, you, you still have to give me some...ah...delicious!"
"That won't do. Don't even think about getting something for nothing!"
Ye Qiu gently shook his finger. This was the result of his labor; he wouldn't support freeloaders.
Xiao Wu frowned, giving him a sidelong glance. Her way of eating became gentler, taking it out, extending her little tongue, lightly licking it, hoping to make it last longer.
Ye Qiu stared at Xiao Wu's extremely adorable appearance, and he enjoyed it as well. This little rabbit was simply too delicate and charming, making him want to cherish her.
Xiao Wu noticed Ye Qiu's gaze, her tender face flushed with embarrassment. She retracted her tongue, pursing her red lips, and huffed coldly.
She changed direction... and continued eating.
Turning around, she suddenly noticed that Tang San and Wang Sheng were also staring at her, which immediately made her feel ashamed and annoyed.
She spoke in a crisp,娇咤 voice, "What are you looking at? What's there to see? Do you believe Xiao Wu Jie won't deal with you?!"
Her mouth was full of food, but both hands were clenched into small fists, and with her comical dark circles, she still looked like she was going to beat them up.
Seeing this, Tang San secretly rejoiced that he hadn't meddled in other people's business just now, or he would have gotten a cold shoulder again.
Wang Sheng, on the other hand, couldn't help but admire Ye Qiu.
The boss could watch, and they, the younger brothers, were just there to guard the door and clear the field for the boss.
Tang San glanced at Ye Qiu and then averted his gaze.
Holding his things, he casually chose a bed, and only then did Tang San realize that he didn't seem to have brought any bedding.
He couldn't help but ask:
"Wang Sheng, don't we have any bedding here?"
A student a few years older than Tang San had a somewhat dim look in his eyes.
He said helplessly, "We're all Work-Study Students. We don't pay tuition, so how would we get bedding? We all brought it from home."
Wang Sheng stepped forward and suggested to Tang San: "Third Brother, how about this? You can use ours first."
Hearing this.
Tang San glanced at the bedding on their beds. It wasn't exactly dirty, but it was tattered.
He shook his head and waved his hand decisively, "Thank you for the offer, but I'll figure something out myself."
Tang San's words had just fallen.
A teacher in his thirties walked in from the door, looked around, and asked, "Which one of you is the new Work-Study Student? Step forward."
Hearing this, Tang San, somewhat puzzled, took two steps forward.
On the other side, Xiao Wu, who had finished licking her candy and was still holding the stick in her mouth, also stood up gently, subtly covering her buttocks, and glared at Ye Qiu, who was still sitting on the bed.
The teacher who came was plain-looking, with light green hair, which made Ye Qiu couldn't help but complain inwardly.
He was holding a quilt in his hands.
Ye Qiu knew that this was Yu Xiaogang arranging to bring warmth to Tang San.
Therefore, he sat on the bed and did not move.
"Which one of you is Tang San?"
The green-haired teacher continued to ask.
"Teacher, it's me!"
Tang San quickly raised his hand and took two steps forward.
The teacher glanced at him and handed the bedding to Tang San.
"My name is Mo Hen. You can call me Teacher Mo. Tang San, this is the bedding Grandmaster prepared for you."
"Yes!"
Tang San nodded calmly.
Receiving the bedding, although not very fancy, it was clean and dry, a brand new set.
Tang San hadn't expected his new teacher to be so thoughtful. At this moment, Yu Xiaogang's stiff face softened in Tang San's mind.
Mo Hen looked at Xiao Wu and Tang San, and instructed: "You are both Work-Study Students in the first grade. You will be responsible for cleaning the garden south of the playground in the future. Ten Copper Soul Coins per day... If you are found slacking off, the academy has the right to expel you. Do you understand? Also, tell the other one who isn't here."
Tang San and Xiao Wu nodded in unison, indicating they understood, and then turned their gaze towards Ye Qiu.
"Tomorrow is the Opening Ceremony, remember to attend. Wang Sheng, you are the oldest here, tell them all the rules."
After speaking, the teacher with the green hat turned and left.
Xiao Wu looked at the bedding in Tang San's arms, pouting helplessly, and then looked at Ye Qiu, who also didn't have any bedding.
The two looked at each other, Xiao Wu immediately glared at Ye Qiu, her face slightly flushed.
Several quick-witted Work-Study Students immediately stepped forward.
"Boss, use my mattress first. I'll fold up my quilt, it'll be enough to cover half of me."
Another one said to Xiao Wu:
"Sister Xiao Wu, you can use my quilt. My mattress will do for half-covering me!"
Xiao Wu looked at the worn-out quilts and mattresses they offered, a little disgusted and embarrassed. Instead, she turned to Tang San.
Tang San held his own bedding, and with Xiao Wu looking at him, he didn't know how to handle the situation.
He only had one set himself.
If he had more, he wouldn't mind helping Xiao Wu, but given the current situation, they could only fend for themselves.
Ye Qiu smiled and waved his hand.
"Thank you for the offer, but I'll figure it out myself."
Watching the little rabbit standing there, looking lost and unsure what to do.
Ye Qiu walked over with a smile, and very casually, put his arm around Xiao Wu's shoulder, like they were the best of friends.
"Ah, what are you...what are you doing?!"
Xiao Wu wriggled and struggled a little, frowning and her face flushed red, she looked at Ye Qiu with confusion.
Ye Qiu stared at her round, big crimson eyes.
He smiled and said, "How about I take you to buy a blanket, little rabbit?"
Wishing you all a happy life!
(End of this chapter)