Chapter 78: Dugu Yan Has Already Chosen Their Future Child's Name
Crown Prince's Residence
Qian Renxue waited and waited, yet Su Yan still didn't reply. After hesitating, she finally sent another message.
[I Am an Orphan: Where are you right now? Come to Heaven Dou City and meet me. There's something I want to talk to you about in person.]
[Su Yan: I'm heading to Spirit City to handle something. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly. Why insist on meeting face to face?]
[I Am an Orphan: What, are you afraid of me?]
[Su Yan: There's something I'm not sure I should say…]
[I Am an Orphan: Say it.]
[Su Yan: Like father, like daughter…]
[I Am an Orphan: You Bastard!]
[I Am an Orphan: Su Yan, you damn scoundrel, don't let me catch you or I'll teach you a lesson you'll never forget!]
Bang!
Qian Renxue, fuming with rage, grabbed the jade mirror and smashed it onto the floor.
Unbearable!
That bastard—was he implying she wanted to drag him into a secret chamber like Bibi Dong!?
Utter shamelessness!
As if she, Qian Renxue, had never seen a man before?
So infuriating!
Her chest rose and fell in agitation. After a moment, she gritted her teeth, bent down, and picked up the jade mirror again.
[I Am an Orphan: Are you coming to meet me or not?]
[Su Yan: Uh… I'll think about it. Honestly, I was just joking earlier. You're so beautiful—I'm afraid that if I see you in person, I'll be dazzled by your beauty, lose myself entirely, and turn into your hopeless love-struck fool.]
Qian Renxue froze.
A faint blush crept onto her face.
Although the "little angel" excelled at political scheming, she had always appeared before others under the disguise of Xue Qinghe. When had she ever heard such flirtatious words?
Su Yan's move—first teasing, then sweet-talking—hit the mark perfectly.
[I Am an Orphan: Since you know who I am… then—I'll wait for you.]
She quickly replied, then stuffed the jade mirror away.
But…
Only a few seconds later…
She couldn't help but bring the mirror out again to rewatch the video Ning Rongrong had once posted.
Her face grew hotter the more she watched.
Ning Rongrong truly had no idea what disaster she'd unleashed. That casual moment of showing off would one day make countless maidens and married women blush and fall into longing, slowly becoming more and more obsessed.
In the future, she would deeply regret it.
As for Su Yan…
He could only sigh.
Little angel…
She was the most beautiful woman in the entire Douluo world. Only Gu Yuena could stand on equal footing with her.
If she wanted to drag him into a secret chamber, he'd gladly go—even if it meant ascending straight to Da Luo Golden Immortal afterward!
And Gu Yuena too…
The Next Morning
The newborn sunlight painted the sky in an innocent pink, like a shy maiden.
Su Yan rode into Heaven Dou City early at dawn.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy
Dugu Yan had barely slept out of excitement. At daybreak, she dragged Ye Lingling to wait at the academy's south gate.
Ye Lingling found it amusing and tried to speak seriously.
"Yan Zi, you should really be careful. What if he scams you for money, or… something else?"
"Huh?"
Dugu Yan blinked, then waved her hand quickly.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"My friend is amazing, and he's super handsome. Even if he did scam me out of money or my body, I'd gladly let him!"
Ye Lingling was stunned.
She had originally planned to warn her about the dangers and offer to help her judge the situation.
But Yan Zi had already blocked all escape routes.
Under the morning glow…
From the eastern road…
A handsome young man rode toward them on horseback.
Both girls froze on the spot.
"No way…"
Ye Lingling stared at Su Yan, astonished.
Wasn't this the very same charming young man Ning Rongrong had been searching for?
Was he Su Yan?
What kind of cosmic coincidence was this!?
As for Dugu Yan—
She was mesmerized.
Hu Liena was absolutely right.
With looks like his, how could the little princess who didn't even dare show her legs hope to keep him?
Only she, Dugu Yan—who "swims like a pro"—could properly handle this situation.
At the Academy Gate
Su Yan dismounted, and when he saw the two beauties waiting—Dugu Yan, the purple-haired seductive enchantress, and Ye Lingling, the ethereal, gentle fairy—his smile warmed like the dawn.
"There's a saying: 'Hearing a name is not as good as seeing the person.' No matter how I imagined you on the way here, compared to seeing you now, all those praises of grace, beauty, and heavenly charm seem pale and powerless."
"You two are simply too beautiful."
"Huh?"
Dugu Yan's face heated up the moment she met Su Yan's peach-blossom eyes.
Dugu Yan's inner thoughts:
Meeting under the first rising sun… our child's name will be Su Tianyang!
Ye Lingling nearly burst into laughter.
As expected.
Whoever said it in the chat group was right—Su Yan was definitely a heartbreaker. Handsome, charming, and skilled at flattering women.
"Hello, I'm Ye Lingling."
She extended her hand politely.
Su Yan shook it with a soft smile.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Su Yan."
"Lingling, wait."
Dugu Yan snapped out of it and pulled Ye Lingling aside.
'Hold on, sister—you're moving too fast! I haven't had my turn yet!'
She turned to Su Yan. "I'm Dugu Yan."
Su Yan nodded lightly. "I know. 'Yan Zi' as in wild goose—not 'Yan' as in swallow."
"Uh…"
Dugu Yan blinked, speechless.
"Doesn't that make my identity way too obvious? Won't everyone guess?"
Ye Lingling silently stared at her.
Girl…
The name "Yan Zi," the poison attribute, the appearance—it all screamed your identity.
Su Yan chuckled.
"Not really. It's not like Bibi Dong knows a girl named Dugu Yan. How would she guess?"
"Could you figure out who the 'Seven Treasures Little Princess' is?"
Dugu Yan shook her head.
Ye Lingling looked at her, dumbfounded.
Seriously?
Seven Treasures…
Little Princess…
Ning Fengzhi's precious daughter!
How was that not obvious!?
But thinking more carefully, it made sense. Dugu Yan might not know the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect well.
Ye Lingling knew only because of the connection between Nine-Heart Begonia and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Su Yan didn't continue the topic.
"This isn't a good place to talk. Let's go—I'll treat you both to breakfast."
Before Su Yan finished, Dugu Yan interrupted.
"No way. I'll treat you. We're going to the best restaurant in Heaven Dou City!"
Chat Group
[Seven Treasures Little Princess: Missing Brother Su Yan, Day One.]
[Cat in the Shadows: ???]
[Carrot Lover: ???]
[I Am an Orphan: ???]
[Liu Erlong: Why are you all sending question marks? Wake up, old hag! As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, shouldn't you be more diligent?]
[Bibi Dong: Liu Erlong, do you want me to go to Heaven Dou City and beat you up before you behave? Answer me!]
[Group Member No.9: swan bird swan bird, none wear swimsuit.]
[Yan Zi is Not Swallow: Image (Su Yan's back).JPG]
[Yan Zi is Not Swallow: The weather today is… so handsome!]
[Hu Liena: @Yan Zi is Not Swallow, who's that? Weren't we going to steal the little princess's man together? Why are you posting another guy's back?]
Shrek Academy
Ning Rongrong froze.
"Zhuqing, Xiao Wu—come look! That back view Yan Zi is Not Swallow posted… why does it look so familiar?!"
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