The next morning, the first ray of sunlight streamed through the window crack, illuminating the room's floor.
Li Yifei opened his eyes, feeling the warmth and softness in his arms. Dugu Yan was still fast asleep, her long lashes damp with tears from the night before, adding a touch of pitiful beauty.
He remained still, simply watching.
After a while, he began to check the Chat Group interface beside him.
Last night, just as Li Yifei was busy, a new System notification lay there quietly.
Ding!
[Special condition unlocked, 'A Little Wild Goose' can be appointed as admin]
Li Yifei's movements paused.
Special condition?
His mind flashed back to the events of the previous night.
It seemed this special condition was indeed quite special.
Appointing her as admin would undoubtedly drop a bombshell in the already lively group.
But, so what?
Li Yifei's finger lightly tapped the appointment button.
Ding!
[Congratulations to 'A Little Wild Goose' for becoming a group admin!]
This golden System message was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing a thousand waves.
The previously quiet Chat Group exploded in the early morning light.
[Worlds Number One Princess:!!!]
[Worlds Number One Princess: What the hell? What's going on? Am I seeing things?]
[Little Fox Demon: Goose... became an admin?!]
[Little Ice Cube:...]
[Bunny is So Cute:???]
[Is Jade Not Jade: Well, well, the sun rose in the west today?]
Messages popped up one after another, waking up all the group members who were still in dreamland.
What's going on?
How did Goose suddenly become a group admin?
Didn't they say there was an unknown condition that hadn't been unlocked? How did it unlock overnight?
Countless questions flooded the group, and soon, the focus was on two key figures.
[Worlds Number One Princess: @Li Yifei @A Little Wild Goose Yi Fei gege, Little Goose, one of you better explain! What's going on here?!]
[Little Fox Demon: Yeah, yeah, Yi Fei gege, Sister Yanzi, tell us!]
The golden new title of 'A Little Wild Goose' stood out strikingly under everyone's mentions.
...
'Mm...'
The continuous notifications finally woke Dugu Yan from her slumber.
She groggily opened her eyes, her body aching and weak, unable to muster any strength. Memories of the previous night flooded back, making her blush a soft pink.
Instinctively, she pulled the blanket higher, hiding her beautiful figure completely, leaving only a pair of sleepy eyes visible as she looked at the man beside her.
Only then did she notice the barrage of messages in the Chat Group.
When she saw the golden System appointment and the shiny 'admin' tag next to her name, Dugu Yan was stunned.
She blinked, confirming she wasn't seeing things.
'Yi Fei gege...'
She whispered softly, her voice slightly hoarse from just waking up.
'Why... did I suddenly become a group admin?'
Li Yifei looked at her calmly.
'Because the System prompt said the special condition was unlocked, allowing you to be set as a group admin.'
'Huh?' Dugu Yan was still confused, 'Then... what is that special condition?'
As she asked, a thought flashed through her mind.
Yesterday afternoon, Yi Fei gege took her to obtain a spirit ring.
Last night, she stayed in his room.
Then...
Dugu Yan's face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple, the heat spreading from her neck to her ears.
It couldn't be...
She thought of the only possibility, embarrassed to the point of wanting to find a hole to hide in.
Just as Dugu Yan was blushing furiously, the brainstorming session in the Chat Group was intensifying.
[Worlds Number One Princess: Yesterday, Yi Fei gege was at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and in the afternoon, he even went with Little Goose to hunt for a spirit ring...]
[Little Fox Demon: So, they were together last night too?]
[Is Jade Not Jade: Isn't that obvious?]
[Little Ice Cube: So, the condition is affection?]
Shui Binger's guess seemed to make sense to many people.
[Worlds Number One Princess: That makes sense! It must be max affection! Damn it, she beat me to it!]
Ning Rongrong paced in her room, feeling like her Yi Fei gege was being stolen.
[Bunny is So Cute: Or maybe it's intimacy?]
Far away from Nuoding City, heading towards Heaven Dou City on foot, Xiao Wu joined the discussion while munching on a carrot.
She was still a long way from Heaven Dou City, but she comforted herself that it could be considered exercise.
[Is Jade Not Jade: Hehe, Xiao Wu is too innocent.]
In the office of Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong sipped her hot tea and slowly typed a line.
[Is Jade Not Jade: In my opinion, it's neither affection nor intimacy, but... physical intimacy!]
The words 'physical intimacy' caused the Chat Group to fall silent for two seconds.
Everyone was shocked by Liu Erlong's blunt and bold statement.
In the carriage of Spirit Hall, Hu Liena saw this message, her cheeks slightly red, and unconsciously glanced at her closed-eyed teacher.
Bibi Dong didn't open her eyes, but her slender fingers moved slightly.
Physical intimacy, huh...
This word brought back some unpleasant memories for her, but it also gave her new ideas for controlling Li Yifei.
On the wooded path from Star Luo Empire to Heaven Dou City, Zhu Zhuqing hid in the shadows.
So... that's how it is.
She understood.
In Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong saw these words, paused, then realized and became so angry she almost crushed the teacup in her hand.
'Ahhh! I'm so mad! Dugu Yan, you sneaky cat!'
In the dormitory of Heaven Water Academy, Shui Binger stared at Liu Erlong's message, stunned.
Physical... physical intimacy?
Her hand holding the god-bestowed spirit ring felt inexplicably hot.
'Why does everyone think Little Goose becoming a group admin must be related to Yi Fei gege?'
Xiao Wu broke the silence with an innocent question.
This question was quickly answered.
[Little Fox Demon: Because... among all of us, only Sister Yanzi is truly by Yi Fei gege's side.]
No one could refute this answer.
Indeed.
The only difference with Dugu Yan was that Li Yifei was by her side.
This realization stung each girl's heart.
Envy, jealousy, resentment...
Various emotions spread through the group.
And at the center of the storm, Dugu Yan was so embarrassed she felt like she might faint.
She pulled the blanket over her head, not daring to look at the group messages.