Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 66: Long Night of Dreams

The room was silent, so quiet one could hear everyone's breathing.

Ye Wenxin slightly parted her lips, her undisguised surprise caught by Long Qing'er.

"What, are you afraid I can't give you anything?" Long Qing'er asked again. She wanted to protect Ye Wenxin but couldn't get too close to her.

Her enemies were numerous, her identity too unique. Growing too close to Ye Wenxin would inevitably turn her into a vulnerability.

Ye Wenxin finally snapped out of it. "No, that's not what I meant."

Seeing Ye Wenxin's ambiguous response, Long Qing'er didn't press further, instead concluding the decision on her own.

"Then it's settled." With that, she stood there idly, looking at the sky and the ground. Her veil hid her face but couldn't conceal the charm in her eyes. Ye Wenxin suspected Long Qing'er was secretly smiling, even if she couldn't see it.

"Boss, we hit the jackpot!"

"Today is really our lucky day!"

Ye Wenxin's followers were more excited than she was, but due to the difference in gender, they could only circle around her. Ye Wenxin forced a smile, feeling that visiting Long Qing'er's room would likely be perilous.

Knowing Long Qing'er's habits, she would likely invite Ye Wenxin to sit, and they would end up chatting, mostly about Feng Ya, all night long.

Just the thought of wrapped-up, all-night "pure" conversations was terrifying.

"But I heard that ever since Feng Ya took on a true disciple, Sister Long has been in a bad mood. Boss, be careful when you're with her," advised the chubby one, perceptive enough to see that Long Qing'er meant no harm but still cautioning Ye Wenxin.

Ye Wenxin nodded. "I'll be mindful. Don't worry too much about me. Go and make the most of the lessons."

Seeing Ye Wenxin's lack of enthusiasm and being ushered away again, her followers left to find suitable senior brothers and sisters to learn from.

Ye Wenxin, meanwhile, sat under a large tree to meditate, conserving energy for the long night ahead with Long Qing'er.

As the sun set, the martial arts class naturally ended, and everyone headed to the dining hall, their joy undeniable.

Elsewhere, Ye Wenxin, head down, followed Long Qing'er to her residence.

Unlike the typical dormitory, Long Qing'er lived in a private compound. Despite the tightly concealed guards around, Ye Wenxin could sense their powerful presence.

Compared to before, Long Qing'er's guards had increased in number and strength.

Ye Wenxin was tempted to ask if something was wrong with the Shengshi Dynasty or inquire about her friend Long Qingyue's whereabouts, but she held back, meekly following Long Qing'er inside.

As soon as the door opened, a sweet fragrance wafted out, pleasant to the senses. Looking closer, the room was filled with the rare and expensive Wanli Fragrance, something only someone of Long Qing'er's status could extravagantly use throughout her home.