svetikya Chapter 48 Dormitory Renovation
Chapter 48 Dormitory Renovation
Just then, a hoarse voice came from the side: "Good, good, good!"
Everyone turned to see Flander standing on the sidelines, adjusting his crystal glasses, his gaze fixed intently on Yan Zu, then sweeping over Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, a signature sly smile spreading across his face: "Good, good, good! As expected of a genius from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Star Luo Zhu Family, and that Qilin Martial Soul... Kid, you're quite good, especially that recovery domain, and your footwork..."
He stepped forward, opened his arms wide, and said enthusiastically, "Welcome to Shrek Academy! You should know that Shrek only accepts monsters, not ordinary people. Those who can study here will become renowned figures throughout the continent! Although the academy's conditions are a bit rudimentary, with renowned teachers like myself and Teacher Zhao providing guidance, coupled with your talent, becoming a Title Douluo in the future is a realistic possibility!"
He looked at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, his eyes gleaming: "Princess Ning, girls of the Zhu family, it's your good fortune and Shrek Academy's honor that you chose Shrek Academy! I guarantee that you will receive the best training here. The Spirit Hall Academy and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy can't compare to our 'monster' teaching philosophy!"
Yan Zu and the other three exchanged glances, all seeing smiles in each other's eyes. This test not only allowed them to pass, but also improved their teamwork and made Yan Zu more aware of the strengths and weaknesses of his martial spirit.
Next, Flander led everyone to the dormitory.
Upon seeing Shrek Academy's dormitory, Ning Rongrong raised an eyebrow: "Dean, the dormitory conditions here are terrible!"
"Um..." Flander awkwardly adjusted his glasses, then said seriously, "A harsh environment is what forges willpower! However... since Princess Ning has special needs, the academy can be flexible. Um... if you're willing to pay for improved accommodations yourself, the academy will support that..."
"Then it's settled!" Ning Rongrong said generously. "I want to build a new dormitory next to the academy. I'll cover the cost; consider it a sponsorship for the academy! Construction will begin tomorrow!"
Flander's eyes lit up, and his smile widened even more: "Oh dear, how could I... It's settled then! You can stay however you like! Shrek Academy welcomes you!"
That night, the four of them temporarily stayed in the academy's dilapidated dormitory. Yan Zu had a room by himself, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong had a room together, and Zhu Zhuqing had a room in another. In the dead of night, Yan Zu sat cross-legged, his consciousness sinking into the spiritual world.
[Ding! Daily check-in successful: Obtain Soul Refining Incense x10 (Lighting it can calm the mind and enhance soul power perception)]
Just as Yan Zu was about to turn off the lights and rest, Ning Rongrong tiptoed over, went to his bed, grabbed his sleeve, and her large, glassy eyes shone with anticipation in the moonlight.
"Ah Zu," she said softly, with a hint of coquetry, as if afraid of waking Xiao Wu who was almost asleep, "you haven't played the piano for me in so long. You promised you'd play often back at Notting Academy. Look how beautiful the moonlight is tonight, and how quiet our new home is. Just one piece, please?"
Looking at the charming young girl before him, and then at the gentle moonlight shining through the window, Yan Zu felt a sense of peace. Indeed, since graduating and traveling a long way to Shrek Academy, he hadn't touched the "Flowing Clouds" harp for a long time. Now, in the stillness of the night, it was the perfect time to play it.
"Okay." He nodded with a smile and took out the pure white harp with its strings shimmering with moonlight from his storage soul tool.
Ning Rongrong immediately beamed with joy and nestled in Yan Zu's arms. Yan Zu's fingertips gently touched the strings of the zither. He did not circulate his soul power, but simply used the music theory from his "Exquisite Literary Mind" talent to play a piece called "Phoenix Tail Bamboo Under the Moonlight".
The clear and ethereal piano music, like a mountain stream, flowed silently, breaking the silence of Shrek Academy at night.
The melody is melodious and graceful, carrying a unique gentleness and poetic beauty. The simple tune touches the heart directly, depicting a tranquil scene of moonlight like water and swaying bamboo shadows. This melody, unlike any other music in the Douluo Continent, carries a cultural beauty and serene power that transcends the world.
The melodious sound of the zither first roused Zhu Zhuqing from her light sleep. Already troubled and not in a deep sleep, this sudden heavenly music made her abruptly open her beautiful eyes.
She didn't get up, but lay quietly on the bed, listening intently. The music was as gentle as a mother's comfort, as pure as the first snow in the forest. Every note seemed to strike the taut strings of her heart, allowing the fatigue from the day's battles, the worries about the future, and the deep-seated emotions within her to slowly settle and unfold in the music.
Looking out the window, the silhouette of the boy she imagined softened in her cold gaze. "How many more unknown aspects does he have?"
Zhu Zhuqing silently asked herself, feeling that the young man's figure, set against the backdrop of the zither music, appeared even more profound and captivating.
Immediately afterward, in the faculty and staff dormitory area, Flander, who had not yet fallen asleep, pushed up his crystal glasses and looked in puzzlement toward the source of the music: "Huh? This piece of music... is so peculiar. I've never heard it before, yet it can make this old man feel a bit calmer?" Zhao Wuji muttered as he turned over, smacked his lips, and his snoring actually subsided a little.
Meanwhile, in the boys' dormitory, Oscar groggily looked up from his sleep: "What's that sound...it's so nice..." Ma Hongjun was fast asleep and didn't react at all.
Dai Mubai covered his ears with a pillow in frustration, while Tang San opened his eyes in the darkness, his Purple Demon Eyes flashing slightly, and sneered in his heart: "Decadent music, playing with things that lead to the loss of ambition."
But undeniably, the music did possess a unique magic, calming his chaotic mind for a moment.
As Xiao Wu drifted off to sleep, a sweet smile curved her lips as she murmured in her sleep, "Brother Azu's zither music..." before falling into a deeper slumber. Ning Rongrong nestled quietly in Yan Zu's arms, listening with rapt attention, her eyes filled with adoration and contentment.
As the music ended, the lingering notes seemed to blend into the moonlight, lingering for a long time.
Yan Zu removed his fingertips from the strings, pressed them lightly, and whispered to Ning Rongrong, who was completely absorbed in the music, "Alright, the piece is over, it's time to rest."
Ning Rongrong finally snapped out of her daze, nodded vigorously, her little face flushed with excitement: "Mmm! Grandpa, you still play so beautifully! I feel like my soul power has become more obedient!"
She got out of bed quietly and tiptoed back to her room.
The night returned to tranquility, but the music played that night, like a spark of civilization, quietly left a unique mark on the hearts of many.
Especially for that cold and beautiful girl with black hair in a certain room, this night was destined to be another night of tossing and turning, savoring the symphony of the piano music and her own feelings.
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