Chapter 59: Qin Jian... don't

Although Tianshui Academy is located in the center of Tianshui City, a small river runs through the academy, and it is filled with green trees and blue hills, which, paired with the exquisite and well-designed buildings, form a harmonious whole.

Shui Bing'er led Qin Jian along the way, and the flush on her face never once subsided.

She had underestimated the task Yan Zhining had given her; leading Qin Jian to familiarize himself with the academy was by no means a simple or easy job.

Because in the entire Tianshui Academy, he was the only male student!

Added to the fact that she, Shui Bing'er, was already known to almost everyone, the combination meant a head-turning rate of one thousand percent!

Wherever the two of them went, they were discussed; what's more, there were quite a few female students following openly behind them, and the low giggles that broke out from time to time made it impossible for Shui Bing'er to remain indifferent.

"Shui Bing'er..."

Qin Jian's voice suddenly came from the side, causing the girl to suddenly snap back to reality: "Ah?"

"Hee hee..."

A burst of light laughter suddenly came from behind them again.

Shui Bing'er lowered her head once more.

"Why is your skin so thin? You should just treat these onlookers as pumpkin heads; just imagine a group of pumpkins watching you..."

Qin Jian raised both hands, describing it vividly.

"Pump... pumpkin heads..."

Shui Bing'er couldn't help but glance around, and then she burst into a laugh with a 'pfft', after which she realized she had truly relaxed a lot—not because she really thought of them as pumpkins, but because of Qin Jian's attitude.

He didn't have any awkward or embarrassed look about him, which made her very envious, and subconsciously, she also wanted to become like him...

"The place we just passed is the cafeteria, which provides us with free meals three times a day, the kind with no limits..."

"This here is the academy's Mimicry Cultivation Ground, and one of the areas is specifically provided for our Tianshui Team..."

"The Teaching Hall ahead is where the teachers give lectures, and sometimes they also conduct some practical drills..."

"......"

The surrounding female students showed surprised expressions, because Shui Bing'er had suddenly lost her previous bashful manner; she had actually become poised and graceful after Qin Jian said just a few words.

Qin Jian was also a bit surprised; he had been wondering why this Tianshui Team Captain, who was originally the 'older sister' type, had such a timid and fearful personality now.

But at this moment, something had stimulated her, and she became more and more natural.

Could it be that this was her true personality, and that timidity was just a form of self-protection? Or perhaps a lack of self-confidence?

Qin Jian found that he was starting to become interested in this girl.

If he could see her slowly reveal her 'older sister' side, it should be quite interesting...

"Qin Jian, I still have a class to attend today; would you like to go listen together?"

At this time, Shui Bing'er suddenly pointed to the water-blue Teaching Hall to the side and said: "Looking at the time, the class should have just started; there's still time..."

"Then let's go take a look..." Qin Jian smiled.

Shui Bing'er then led him toward the Teaching Hall, but just as they reached the entrance of the hall, she suddenly paused and started walking toward the other side...

"Eh? It's big sister, she's finally here!"

In the center of the hall was a field with a diameter of ten meters, and surrounding the field were circles of seats.

The female teacher giving the lecture stood in the center of the field to teach everyone, and there was enough space when drills were needed.

And at this moment, Xue Wu and Shui Yue'er were sitting side by side in a position where they could see the entrance.

"Yue'er, get ready to give that Qin Jian a hard time." Xue Wu whispered.

"Mm-hmm!"

Shui Yue'er nodded repeatedly, then her gaze remained fixed on the entrance...

Outside the door.

Qin Jian pointed at the main entrance, feeling a bit strange: "We go in from here, right? Where are you walking to?"

Shui Bing'er turned her head, her expression a bit bashful: "If we go in through the main entrance, everyone will see us. I remember there's a very small back door here; let's sneak in..."

"Take the back door... sneak in..."

Qin Jian covered his forehead: "I just thought you had gained some confidence, but you've reverted to your old ways so quickly..."

Shui Bing'er lowered her head in embarrassment, but the next moment, she widened her eyes, which were like Ice and Snow.

Because Qin Jian had suddenly grabbed her little hand and, while she was completely bewildered, pulled her... and stepped into the main entrance!

"Qin... Qin Jian... don't..."

Shui Bing'er's subconscious protest made black lines appear all over Qin Jian's head.

You're already halfway in, and now you're telling me 'don't'? It's too late!

"Follow me, walk in openly! You are Shui Bing'er of the Tianshui Team, what are you afraid of!"

Qin Jian didn't say another word; he exerted force with his hand and dragged the still-blushing Shui Bing'er into the Teaching Hall.

The inside immediately became quiet.

Even the teacher was stunned for a moment, then reacted and smiled slightly: "It's Qin Jian, right? I heard that Instructor Yan invited you to join the academy?"

Qin Jian smiled and nodded, still holding Shui Bing'er's little hand without letting go, as if he didn't know everyone was looking at their hands.

The female students whispered with curiosity and gossip.

Xue Wu was gnashing her teeth.

And Shui Yue'er... held her cheeks with both hands, looking at Qin Jian's exquisite face, her eyes sparkling: "Wow... he is too good-looking!"

"First time attending class? Hurry and find a seat to sit down." The female teacher said very kindly.

Before Qin Jian could say anything, Shui Bing'er felt as if she had been granted amnesty and hurriedly sat down in the seat beside her.

In her panic, she forgot that her hand was still in Qin Jian's, and as a result, the pull caused Qin Jian's body to tilt toward her...

Then, she subconsciously caught him...

The two locked eyes...

Shui Bing'er's face turned beet red in an instant.

"Whoa!"

The entire classroom erupted in jeers, and, overcome with shyness, Shui Bing'er sat back down at once, burying her head directly into her hands...

As for Qin Jian... he showed no sign of embarrassment.

He smiled at the students around him, then sat down with complete composure.

"Hmph! What a thick skin!" Xue Wu said unhappily.

"Wow! So handsome!"

This was Shui Yue'er's voice.

Xue Wu immediately glared at her: "Yue'er, what are you saying? No! Why are you even drooling!"

Upon hearing this, Shui Yue'er wiped the corner of her mouth in a flurry and said, "No, no, you saw wrong!"

Xue Wu looked full of suspicion; she slowly leaned in and touched Shui Yue'er's smooth cheek with one hand: "Yue'er... don't tell me you've taken a fancy to him too?"

"I... I have not!"

Shui Yue'er turned her head away.

Xue Wu narrowed her eyes: "If you two sisters dare to both leave me, I will make you properly taste the wrath of me, Xue Wu..."

Shui Yue'er lowered her head and quietly rolled her eyes.

She didn't believe Xue Wu could actually do anything; after all, Xue Wu was just good at being stubborn, but was actually softer-hearted than anyone.

The main reason she was currently bent on finding trouble for Qin Jian was that she didn't want anyone to snatch away what originally belonged to Shui Bing'er.

She cared about the Tianshui Team as a collective more than anyone, which was why her reaction was so intense...

(End of chapter)