Meanwhile, Zu An looked at Shang Liuyu quietly for a moment before he remarked, “You sure have it tough as a teacher. Your students even stomped right up to your doorstep to torment you.”
Shang Liuyu rolled her eyes. “Isn’t it all because you didn’t shut the door properly? How else do you think they managed to get in here?”
“Ah, I forgot to close it in a moment of excitement,” replied Zu An sheepishly.
“Forget it. Let’s go through the melody once more to see if there are any problems with it.” Shang Liuyu placed her fingers on the harp once more and stroked it lightly, producing a passionate melody that sent one’s heart thumping.
The melody soon came to an end, and Zu An nodded his head in excitement. “That’s exactly what I had in mind! Big sister Shang, you are a true prodigy!”
“How can I be considered a prodigy? It’s the creator of this melody who is the true prodigy here.” At this point, Shang Liuyu looked at Zu An in interest and asked, “You really aren’t the creator of this melody?”
“It really isn’t me. I only happened to hear it in my dreams.” As thick-skinned as Zu An was, he wasn’t so shameless as to actually claim these songs as his own creation.
“I see. I didn’t expect you to be so humble.” Shang Liuyu picked up something that resembled a seashell from the side and passed it over to him. “Here, take this.”
Zu An was just about to correct Shang Liuyu’s misunderstanding when he found himself presented with a seashell. Perplexed, he asked, “What is it?”
“This item is able to record sounds it has just heard. You can use it to play that… background music when you enter the classroom later on,” answered Shang Liuyu.
“You aren’t coming with me?” Zu An asked in disappointment.
“I’m not about to embarrass myself publicly.” Shang Liuyu’s face reddened.
She felt like Zu An was really a bag of surprises; he could come up with all sorts of bizarre things even when it came to just teaching a class.
“Eesh, I see.” Seeing that there was no other choice, Zu An accepted the seashell. Under Shang Liuyu’s guidance, he soon understood how to use it.
Isn’t this practically a recorder?
Once again, Zu An was amazed by how wondrous this world of cultivation was. Despite being technologically underdeveloped, what it was lacking was compensated by the wonders brought about by ki. Many of the conveniences of the modern could be emulated through the use of artifacts and formations.
“Big sister Shang, do you have any hair wax that I can borrow?” asked Zu An.
“Hair wax?” Shang Liuyu didn’t understand what Zu An was asking for.
“Err, I’m referring to gel that helps to keep your hairdo in place,” Zu An roughly explained what hair wax did.
“Ah, I think I have something similar to that here,” replied Shang Liuyu. She headed into her residence for a while before returning with a bottle filled with some sort of gel. “What kind of hairdo are you going for?”
“I’m thinking of doing it like this…” Zu An described how a slick back hairstyle roughly looked like as he applied the gel on his hair and tried to shape it. However, his fingers turned out to be clumsier than he thought.
Shang Liuyu smiled at this sight and said, “I’ll help you.”
She ushered him to sit on a stool before helping him tidy up his hairdo.
Being in proximity with one another, Zu An could smell a light fragrance coming from her, and it made his heart thump. If he wasn’t mistaken, she should have just gotten out of the pool when he arrived, so there was no time for her to apply any fragrances or powder.
So how could she still smell so nice? Could it be the cosmetics she usually applied have seeped into her skin?
Shang Liuyu started off by tidying his back before moving over to the front to comb his fringe. She was so focused on the task that she subconsciously bent down a little, revealing a sight that made Zu An’s nose nearly spurt blood.
She had just finished bathing, so the robe she donned was a little loose. Previously, they were still standing a distance away, so all he could see was just bits of her shoulder, collarbone, and such. However, now that she was bending down a little right in front of him, her loose collar ended up drooping down a little, revealing her fair skin and attractive ridges.
Gulp~
Zu An mentally reminded himself to remain calm, but he couldn’t help but gulp down a mouthful of saliva.
The sound caught Shang Liuyu’s notice, which brought her attention to his peculiar response. She lowered her head to take a look, and her face swiftly flushed red. She immediately shot to her feet and took several steps backward. There was a moment of silence before she spoke awkwardly, “It should be roughly done. You can head to class now.”
Zu An was impressed by the composure she was showing as a mature woman, choosing to avert the matter and dampen it down. Had it been a younger girl, she would have likely started shrieking and caused a huge fuss.
But again, Shang Liuyu was in the midst of helping him when he accidentally took advantage of her. No matter how thick-skinned he might be, it was still quite an awkward situation for him too. “Thank you for your help today. I’ll treat you to a meal next time.”
Since Shang Liuyu was intentionally avoiding the topic, he wouldn’t be so dumb as to intentionally bring it up. This was the kind of telepathic connection mature people shared with one another. Hmmm, I’m more of a youth right now though.
Shang Liuyu’s expression gradually returned to normal. With a slight smile, she said, “There are plenty of people who want to treat me to a meal. It might take a long time before it reaches your turn.”
“I’d expect no less from you.” Knowing her explosive popularity in the academy, Zu An knew that her words were true. “If the opportunity arises then.”
It was about time for the arithmetic class, so Zu An quickly waved her goodbye before heading for the Sky class.
…
Unlike the rowdy Yellow class, the Sky class was much quieter. It was filled with proud prodigies, after all. Even if they had time to spare, they would rather keep it to themselves so as to appear high and lofty. They felt that it was beneath them to fool around like how the students of the other classes did.
However, everyone’s eyes still naturally drifted toward a certain person. Chu Chuyan was sitting quietly all on her own, but somehow, it felt like she was shrouded in a mysterious mist, reminiscent of a fairy descended from heaven.
As expected of the number one beauty!
This was the thought that surfaced in everyone’s mind. It was rare to see Chu Chuyan around, even in the academy, and this made everyone treasure even more so treasure every glimpse they could get of her.
Shi Kun intentionally chose a position nearer to the back of the class so that he could fully appreciate her perfect figure. Yuan Wendong and the others sat around him, trying their best to butter him up in hopes to get into his good graces. Shi Kun would respond to their remarks from time to time, but his attention was clearly on the fairy sitting in front of him.
He noticed that the other students kept sneaking glances toward Chu Chuyan, and it made anger well up in his heart. How dare these men covet my woman?
But again, in a change of perspectives, it proved just how charming the woman he had chosen was. This thought alleviated his anger a little.
Isn’t there another woman in the class who is rumored to equal Chu Chuyan in beauty called Pei Mianman or something? Why don’t I see her around?
Most of the prodigies in the Sky class had their own businesses to deal with outside the academy, so there was no requirement on their attendance. As a result, it was rare for the whole class to be present on any given day. It wasn’t too odd that Pei Mianman wasn’t around today.
Ah right, there’s also another beauty going by the name of Zheng Dan too, right?
Shi Kun’s eyes drifted around, and he swiftly caught sight of a beautiful woman who emanated a traditional grace. Her gestures were gentle and demure, overflowing with feminine charm.
Even for someone with standards as high as Shi Kun couldn’t deny that she was a ravishing woman.
“Sang Qian sure is lucky.”