Chapter 25: Things Have Changed
I looked out of the window, and the sun had finally appeared after being hidden for more than a month. The world can feel the warmth of light again.
"Young Master, please close the window, it’s so cold outside."
What cold? Can’t you see the sun is already out, and what is with these polar bear clothes?
"Um... see that guy, I’m still better than him."
I looked at the other guy, who was buried under tons of clothes, not even daring to come out of the bed.
Well... ok. Do we have any class today?
"Yes, we have all the classes, even sister Xie is back, we will have to attend her music class too."
Oh, let’s go have breakfast first before going there.
"Hm"
Fatty nodded as two of us walked out of the room, heading to the cafeteria. When we arrived there, it was almost empty, with very few people, and most of them were commoners.
The academy had already given leave to every student whose parents came to pick them up, while Sister Feng came to pick me up, too. But I declined. Cause I didn’t go, Fatty too stayed with me.
As for the other students, most of them were from poor families. So, they stayed cause the academy can provide a much better place than their family.
Well, time has changed a bit. Instead of waiting for a meal, now I have to pick it myself because of Fatty’s bear cloth, he can’t even walk properly Fuck who the hell designs these clothes?
After picking our plates, I went back to our table, but there sat a new face. Another noble thought she was different.
She was the girl from the Murong family, but now it wasn’t a thing to be proud of her family, had been colluded with demons. Once this was exposed, her whole family was executed. Except for her brother, who escaped and her too.
I sat beside her, passing a plate to Fatty.
So, how’s it going?
As usual, she ignored my polite words. After the meal, we went together to attend the classes.
Though school is officially closed, these mfs are still not letting anyone enjoy their winter leave here.
Teacher Lan came into class wearing a woollen coat, and almost everyone was wearing heavy clothes, except this emperor.
’This weather wasn’t even cold to begin with, now even the snow had stopped.’
She started her lecture, forcing me to sleep again.
I lay my head on the desk, half-open eyes staring outside from the class.
’I should let things be, what the hell am I thinking while doing that?’
Now, it has become calm without a dormant storm, but I don’t like it. Well, let’s take this as a lesson for the future. I should always keep a few odds around me for entertainment.
"Young Master..."
What?
"The teacher is looking at you."
I raised my head and looked at the teacher Lan, who was staring at me before lying my head on the table again.
Class after class passed very quickly. After lunch, we headed towards the Music class.
Today, teacher Yue returned when we entered the class. She was sitting on a chair playing with her jade flute. She paused, seeing us entering, and asked.
"Where is Chen Jin?"
Making me halt my step before I could reply, Fatty Spoke.
"Who is Chen Jin?"
A silence spread in the whole room.
Well... some things are better not to be asked, she left.
She stared at me for a while before moving on from this topic; clearly, she knows what it implies. But I didn’t expect anyone would still remember her; maybe the Yue clan is worth looking after for a future plot.
I sat in my seat, Fatty beside me as usual. I bring out a purple flute, Fatty asked with amazement.
"Young Master, what a beautiful flute is this."
I gave him a slight smile before looking at the teacher Yue, who seemed to pause again, giving a deep look at the flute before moving on with the lesson.
Once the lesson ended and I was about to leave with Fatty, teacher Yue stopped me.
"Li Chen, here I have something to talk about with you alone."
I knew well what she had to talk about, so I decided to stay, while Fatty waited outside.
"So, tell me, what is going on here?"
What else, the cards are being revealed, but it doesn’t mean the game is ending; it has just begun.
Hey, but remember one thing from now on, I am not going to play. I have better things to do. At first, I thought it would be interesting to play this game, but I got bored. I’m leaving.
After giving my take, I left the room to grab my snacks with Fatty before playing around a bit in the academy.
As we were wandering in the academy, I sensed a strange coldness in the surroundings. After sending Fatty back to the room, I again continued to wander, looking for this new thing.
I came in front of another room, though I don’t know whose room it is, but I will know soon.
I knocked on the door, waiting for the insider to open the room patiently. A small head popped out.
"What are you doing here? Late at night."
I’m doing my daily checking. Now, fuck let me check your room, what if you’re hiding some demonic treasure inside?
"Are you out of your mind? Why would I let you in? The teacher has already checked in."
So, what? you are still associated with demons. I have to do my own checking to be sure.
"You..."
Fuck off, I entered the room, pushing her away from the gate. But there was nothing inside except for this unknown cold.
I walked to her, sitting on it. While staring at the room. It was really well decorated.
"What are you doing? Leave, or I will complain to the teacher."
Huh, do it. Whatever you want.
I continue to look at my surroundings before pausing at the girl.
Come out, I don’t have much patience, you should already know.