Chapter 509: So Cute It

"Our son being able to enter the Heavenly Class is the result of his own hard work."

"Is that so?"

Nanguo Han gave a cold smile, a calculating glint flashing in his eyes.

Kwai Wei Heavenly Class.

A few days have already passed since the start of school.

The small class of ten looks somewhat quiet.

After class, several little girls ran in from outside and placed one gift after another on Xiao Hu Xiao Chen's desk.

Soon, the gifts on the desk piled up into a small mountain.

The surrounding classmates cast envious glances.

"Xiao Hu, this is a drawing I made for you; please accept it, I hope you'll like it!"

"Xiao Chen, this is candy I made for you; will you eat it correctly?"

"Xiao Hu, I learned a new piece for you; next time, may I play it for you?"

"Xiao Chen, this is pastry from Ju Feng Hall, hard to get; would you like to try it?"

These girls, aged between six and ten, are all pink and cute.

They gathered around Xiao Hu Xiao Chen, showing deep affection.

As freshmen of the Kwai Wei Heavenly Class, Xiao Hu Xiao Chen not only have terrifying grades but also captivating looks.

Therefore, these two youngsters, after only a few days of classes, have amassed countless fans and have become the class heartthrob recognized by the Heavenly Class.

The little girls who like them are as numerous as fish crossing a river!

Every break each day, girls rushing in from other classes arrive in an endless stream.

"Wow, Xiao Qing, you're so amazing, you can also draw; your drawing is really good, I like it a lot!"

Xiao Hu looked at the rather ordinary drawing, ultimately unable to bring herself to discourage the little girl.

"Is that so? As long as you like it!" Xiao Qing shyly showed a hint of a smile.

Xiao Chen waved at the candy, "This candy looks really tasty. But Mother said I can't eat too much candy, it will cause cavities, sorry."

The little girl who gave the candy was a bit disappointed, but seeing Xiao Chen so courteous made her like him even more.

But…

"What is a cavity?"

"It's when worms grow inside the teeth!"

"Huh? Eating candy can make worms grow in teeth? Then I'll eat less candy from now on!"

"Xiao Chen, you know so much, that's impressive!"

Is that what they call knowing a lot?

Xiao Chen says "No, Li Jie!"

Here, Xiao Hu said to a pink‑clothed little girl, "You truly are versatile; I can't wait to hear you play a piece on the qin!"

"Xiao Hu, actually I'm learning the pipa!"

"Huh? Oh, the pipa is harder, you really are a talented girl!"

The praised pink‑clothed girl showed a satisfied yet shy smile.

Xiao Chen pinched the pastry placed before him, "The pastry is delicious, I'll have a piece. Since it's so hard to get, you should take the rest home for your parents to try!"

"Xiao Chen, you're so filial! I'll follow your suggestion; bring the rest home for my parents to eat!"

Xiao Hu Xiao Chen's seat is bustling, while the other disciples' seats are rather quiet.

The other boys in the class look at Xiao Hu Xiao Chen with envy in their eyes.

Kids who study well and are good‑looking are indeed popular!

When did they start having so many girls like them?

Nanguo Imperial Attendant watched this scene, his jealousy evident.

"Damn it!"

In the past, wherever he went, he could always attract some girls.

But since Ye Xiao Chen and Ye Xiao Hu appeared, he no longer receives such treatment!

"It's all their fault!"

Nanguo Imperial Attendant gritted his teeth in hatred.

They not only stole the top spot that should have been his, but also took away his popularity!

The only thing that gave him some consolation was that the prettiest girl in their class did not proactively strike up a conversation with Ye Xiao Chen and Ye Xiao Hu.

Thinking of that girl, Nanguo Imperial Attendant couldn't help but cast his gaze toward her.

She sat by the window, back straight, reading earnestly, her mind undistracted.

Sunlight streamed through the window, coating her in a golden glow that looked dreamlike.

She is very beautiful, like a porcelain doll, exquisitely delicate.

Today she wears a sky‑blue dress, looking just like a little fairy.

Before meeting her, he thought his sister Nanguo Qingyuan was already the most beautiful girl in the world.

This girl is three points more beautiful than Nanguo Qingyuan.

Her name is Mu Qianqian.

This year, ranking tenth overall, she entered the Kwai Wei Heavenly Class.

Although her grades aren't the best, her mysterious aura always makes people think she shouldn't be merely tenth place.

He once tried to strike up a conversation with her, but she politely declined each time.

She is like the moon in the sky, cold and bright, evoking longing, yet visible but unattainable.

This makes him feel unwilling, and at the same time sparks an even stronger interest.

Besides him, the other boys also pay close attention to her; even disciples from other Heaven Class often take the initiative to approach her, but none have succeeded.

This gives him a slight consolation.

He gradually realizes that if he can be the first to win over Mu Qianqian, he will surely attract everyone's envious gaze!

After school, Xiaohu Xiaocheng are still packing up, when Nanguo Buxie walks over.

"Ye Xiaochen, Ye Xiaohu, you haven't been so proud for even a few days."

Xiaohu Xiaocheng stare at Nanguo Buxie with a blank, idiot‑like gaze.

What is this guy pulling now?

"Once I get Mu Qianqian, all the other boys will envy me!"

"Then?" Xiao Chen gives him a sidelong glance.

Then?

"Although many girls like you, none of them are as good‑looking as Mu Qianqian!"

"So?"

"Hmph, just wait and see!"

Dropping that line, Nanguo Buxie leaves with his little followers.

"Xiao Chen, do you think he's ill?"

"Probably, yes!"

The two kids exchange a smile and head outward.

They need to hurry home; Sister Xing Er said she'll make their favorite sweet‑and‑sour spare ribs tonight!

Just as the two step out of the Heaven Class Courtyard gate, they run into an acquaintance.

They try to hide, but it's too late.

"Xiao Hu? Xiao Chen?"

When Hong Wu sees Xiaohu Xiaocheng, she is stunned.

"Sister Hong Wu, it's you."

They force themselves to greet her.

"Ah—ah—ah! I thought I was seeing things, but it's really you!"

Hong Wu gets excited, crouches down, and pinches the two kids' cheeks.

That soft, glutinous feel almost melts her heart.

"Ying—ying—ying, how can you be so cute?!"

"Cute to the point of breaking the rules!"

Xiaohu Xiaocheng feel a wave of speechlessness.

They also don't know why they are so cute.

Maybe, perhaps, probably because it's innate.

Who gave them an outstanding mother?

"Sister Hong Wu, you're also cute!"

Flattered, Hong Wu feels delighted.

Being praised by such cute little ones is undoubtedly a source of pride.

"Sister, I'm not even one‑tenth as cute as you!"

Hong Wu waves her hand, showing self‑awareness.

"Sister, are you a disciple of the Academy?"

"Yes, yes, I am. And you?"

Hong Wu then remembers that they just came from the Heaven Class Courtyard.

She points toward the Heaven Class direction, "You guys, you aren't… are you a Heaven Class disciple?"

"Yes!"

Xiao Chen nods, laying his cards on the table.

"Wow! You're so impressive!"

Hong Wu's eyes widen.

"The Heaven Class is hard to get into; recruitment happens only once every three years, and only ten are accepted each time! You're really outstanding!"

Xiaohu Xiaocheng smile modestly, "No, not at all; Sister is also great, we're all Academy disciples!"

Hong Wu is practically melting.

Being so good‑looking, well‑raised, good‑natured, and talented—who can resist such a cute kid?

"Xiao Hu, Xiao Chen, Sister has decided to become your number‑one fangirl from now on!"

Xiaohu Xiaocheng: "......"

This sister can't be a total goof, can she?

Fine, given her high spirits, I won't bring her down.

"The sky's getting dark, we have to go home. Goodbye, Sister Hong Wu."

"Are you going back on your own? Want Sister to see you home?"

"No need, our mother will pick us up."

"Really, you don't need it?"

Hong Wu felt a bit down.

"Really, you don't have to."

"Sister Xiao Wu, we'll both be at the Academy from now on, so we can meet anytime."

Hong Wu, upon hearing it, thought it very reasonable, and her mood was no longer so down.

She watched Xiaohu Xiaocheng walk away a short distance, and only then did Hong Wu, reluctant, turn and depart.

It happened that as she turned to leave, Ye Qingran and Fu Hanxiu walked over side by side, encountering Xiaohu Xiaocheng coming toward them.