Chapter 33: Return to the Academy

Du Qiangwei stared at him expressionlessly, not moving an inch.

"What are you looking at? Let's go," Ge Xiaolun clicked his tongue.

"I am merely your underling," Du Qiangwei stomped her foot in frustration, gritting out the words through her teeth, "not your entire family’s servant. Why should I be carrying bags for your girlfriend?"

Although she had been a good sport about losing to Ge Xiaolun yesterday and had dutifully carried his luggage without complaint at the time—the way she would have expected her own subordinates to act when she was the boss—the thought of carrying bags for his girlfriend now made her feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Ge Xiaolun chuckled at this. He looked her up and down, then nodded readily. "Fine, then. You’re free from now on."

With that, he picked up his sunglasses and strolled cheerfully toward the exit of the lobby.

Du Qiangwei was stunned, a sinking feeling hitting her chest.

"Hey, hey, hey, wait!"

A second later, she caught up in three quick strides. "What are you doing? Can’t you even take a joke?"

The two soon disappeared from the lobby, leaving behind Du Kao and the others, who watched them go with varied expressions.

"It’s over, it’s over, it’s all over. General Du, your precious daughter is simply not on the same level as Xiaolun!" Leina said, hands on her hips, shaking her head at the lobby door.

Good grief, anyone could see that the way Du Qiangwei looked at Ge Xiaolun today was completely off. If she wasn't mistaken, had Du Qiangwei just been completely outplayed?

Lian Feng and Jace said nothing, merely exchanging a look with knowing, auntie-like smiles lingering on their faces.

Du Kao offered a bitter smile. While he understood the circumstances, seeing that scene so abruptly after only a single day made his heart ache as a father.

"Compared to Xiaolun, Qiangwei is indeed a bit naive," he sighed, stating a simple fact.

...

By the time Ge Xiaolun arrived on the deck of the Juxia with Du Qiangwei, Qi Lin, who had been there the night before, was nowhere to be seen. He asked about her and learned from Du Qiangwei that Qi Lin had returned to her original unit to handle a handover.

The two didn't delay. Ge Xiaolun engaged his maximum speed of several dozen Mach and flew Du Qiangwei from the sky toward Juxia City.

By nine in the morning, after maneuvering to avoid being noticed by ordinary people, they returned to the coffee shop from the day before. As they walked in, they saw a stunning girl in a short-sleeved top and hot pants, snacking and binge-watching a show.

"What? I can go to that academy with my brother right now?!"

"Woohoo! That’s amazing!!!"

When Ge Xiaolun explained the situation and told Su Xiaoli that he was taking her to the Super Seminary, her emerald eyes sparkled with endless joy. She leaped up from her spot and latched onto Ge Xiaolun like a little bear.

Su Xiaoli was indeed overjoyed. Although she had always had full confidence in her "Brother Xiaolun," her limited rationality told her that it would likely take months, if not years, for him to achieve enough success to bring her into the world of super-soldiers.

Such a long separation—even if they could meet occasionally—would be torture.

Ge Xiaolun happily carried the little fox to a sofa in the shop, watching her radiant face with doting eyes as she showered him with affection. As for Du Qiangwei, she was temporarily left aside like a piece of furniture.

"Alright, alright, Xiaoli, settle down. Let me activate your genes first," Ge Xiaolun said after a moment, his voice soft and soothing as he looked at her.

Although his initial focus had been on Qi Lin, the first person to stand by his side was, in the end, this simple and lively little fox. While her feelings for him weren't a perfect emotional resonance due to her genetic makeup, it didn't stop her from being wholeheartedly infatuated with him. He loved her innocence, her playfulness, and her sweet, clingy nature.

Ge Xiaolun had even mused that perhaps even an Angel’s guardianship might not be purer than this little fox's love. Moreover, she was an incredibly traditional girl—something even Angels couldn't compare to.

"Mm-hmm," Su Xiaoli nodded obediently.

Ge Xiaolun followed the method provided by Lian Feng and began activating Su Xiaoli’s fairy genes.

"It’s a pity your genes aren't from the Shenhe system; otherwise, I would have noticed them from the start and wouldn't have had to wait these past few days," Ge Xiaolun said, shaking his head with a smile.

That was the reason he could mention that Qi Lin’s genes were already activated, yet hadn't rushed to point out Su Xiaoli’s. Since the day his own genes awakened, he had seen that Su Xiaoli’s were dormant, with no trace of anomalous energy. Being inherently cautious, he certainly wouldn't just walk up to someone and say, "I know you have genes, so for the sake of my Galaxy Power, activate them quickly..."

"Oh," Su Xiaoli replied, nodding as she clung to her lover's neck, understanding only half of what he meant.

Not long after, Su Xiaoli’s genes were activated, and she put on the specially prepared sunglasses Lian Feng had provided. Ge Xiaolun and Du Qiangwei watched as she curiously felt the magic power within her, but since neither of them understood fairy magic, they couldn't offer her any guidance.

"So, what now? Are you two going back to the room for a 'great battle,' or are you heading to the Super Seminary?" Du Qiangwei, having watched the long-awaited reunion, looked at Ge Xiaolun and the girl still clinging to him with a forced, elegant smile.

She was honestly impressed. Even though she had realized it yesterday, this girl clearly operated on a different wavelength than normal people. Today, she felt it even more deeply: not only did Ge Xiaolun not treat her like a bystander, but this little enchantress was truly oblivious to anyone else, remaining glued to him.

"A great battle!" Su Xiaoli’s eyes lit up at the mention, and she raised a small hand.

She remembered Ge Xiaolun telling her a few days ago that they couldn't be intimate because he was afraid of breaking her. Surely that wouldn't be a problem anymore...

"Let’s go to the Super Seminary," Ge Xiaolun said, not indulging her antics. He patted her slender back and stood up properly. "Xiaoli, go pack your bags."

Since Su Xiaoli was an unexpected addition to his plans, he didn't need to go to Tianhe City to put on a show today. With half the day left, he could use the time to study some necessary information.

"Then we’ll battle tonight!" The beautiful girl declared, raising her fair arms as she ran toward the back room.

"Has this child not been to college?" Du Qiangwei asked, looking at the innocent girl and then thoughtfully at Ge Xiaol