"What should I do?" Ye Ying asked hopefully.
Gu Ya smiled faintly and said, "The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. Find them and avenge your sisters!"
"I'll help you, we all will, always!" Gu Ya said with conviction.
Ye Ying looked at Gu Ya, nodded, and her lips gradually curved upwards, a blush appearing on her cheeks. Finally, she let out a long sigh.
"You know, you're the first person who's ever been willing to listen to my story." Ye Ying lowered her head, a tear tracing a path down her cheek.
Ye Ying wiped away her tears and said, "I'm sorry. For the most part, I've lived alone."
"Except for Instructor Wu, you're the first boy who's been so kind to me. I don't know how to act around you."
As Ye Ying spoke, her head bowed even lower, her face becoming even redder. She asked in a very small voice, "Will you dislike me?"
Gu Ya quickly replied, "Dislike you? No way! Uh, actually, I'm not very good at interacting with girls either, haha!" Gu Ya chuckled awkwardly after he spoke.
He remembered just recently teaching Liu Feng pickup lines. If Liu Feng were here, he would have spared no effort in mocking Gu Ya.
"So..." Ye Ying said softly, "Can we take it slow? I might need a long time to adjust."
Gu Ya smiled and nodded, "Okay, we'll take it slow!"
Gu Ya watched until Ye Ying went upstairs before turning away from the residential complex with reluctance.
The fact that Ye Ying didn't refuse meant there was a chance!
Gu Ya's heart felt like it was blooming with joy at this thought, but then he remembered Ye Ying's past and the enemies she mentioned, and his expression darkened.
How dare they bully Ye Ying? I, Gu Ya, will not let them off lightly!
...
It was late at night, past nine o'clock. Liu Feng was at home, constantly monitoring his communication bracelet.
Fu Yafang hadn't messaged him today, and he was waiting for her.
Normally, Fu Yafang would message earlier in the evening.
Could she be on a mission today? Or had she encountered danger again?
Liu Feng grew increasingly anxious, worrying as one chaotic, bad thought after another popped into his mind.
Suddenly, his communication bracelet lit up, and Liu Feng quickly grabbed it.
It was Fu Yafang!
【Come pick me up】
Liu Feng stared at the message, his heart stopping for a beat, his eyes lighting up.
Late at night, Liu Feng drove his hovercar to the agreed-upon location.
Bathed in the dim streetlights, Fu Yafang, dressed in a long black trench coat, stood alone at the street corner, waiting.
She was as tall and beautiful as ever, melting Liu Feng's heart.
Fu Yafang smoothly entered the hovercar and said softly, "Find a place where we can spend the night."
"Okay!" Liu Feng replied with a tremor in his voice, a crescent moon of a smile unknowingly forming on his lips.
As soon as they entered, Fu Yafang threw herself into Liu Feng's arms and whispered, "Don't speak, and don't ask."
"Tonight, we are together."
Gentle intimacy was insufficient to describe the two at this moment.
The touch of their skin could not satisfy their hearts,
They wished they could consume each other entirely, never to be separated.
As their two burning hearts merged, as their bodies intertwined, their fingers tightly clasped,
The excitement and thrill, the physical stimulation,
Were like a small boat battling the raging storm waves in the sea,
Like a free man running wildly under the thunder.
That storm-like pleasure, that unrestrained wildness,
All of it, at this moment, transformed into honey-like affection,
Filling this small room.
Fu Yafang was like fire, and Liu Feng was like the strong wind that could whip up giant waves.
Together, the fire would burn ever brighter.
"Shall we do it again?" Liu Feng asked breathlessly, dotingly.
Fu Yafang, her face flushed red, lunged at him again.
That night, they lost count of how many times they made love.
Until both were exhausted and weak, they still held each other's hands tightly, collapsing onto the bed, gasping for breath.
Morning light filtered through the white sheer curtains,
Liu Feng pulled Fu Yafang into his embrace, quietly gazing at her, his fingers gently caressing her rosy cheeks.
Fu Yafang stared at Liu Feng and said coldly, "Liu Feng, if you dare betray me, I won't forgive you!"
Liu Feng smiled with contentment and said, "In this life, I love only one woman: the intelligent, beautiful, and daring Fu Yafang."
Fu Yafang blushed and buried her head in his chest. After a long while, Liu Feng felt Fu Yafang's tears dampening his chest.
"What's wrong?" Liu Feng quickly asked.
Fu Yafang wiped her tears and said, "I'm leaving today. I might be gone for a long time, or I might never come back."
Liu Feng nodded.
Fu Yafang added, "I want you to know, Liu Feng, that I only love you."
Liu Feng remained silent, holding Fu Yafang tightly.
Gatherings eventually lead to partings.
Bathed in the morning sun, Liu Feng watched Fu Yafang depart.
His heart left with Fu Yafang.
"Alright, there's nothing more to say. Yafang, I will keep my promise and wait for you!"
...
By the hoverbus station, Gu Ya was full of vigor, while Liu Feng, looking utterly exhausted, stumbled over.
Gu Ya jumped in surprise and quickly asked, "What's wrong with you? Are you sick?"
Liu Feng leaned on the railing and slowly sat down on the bench, letting out a long sigh. He waved to Gu Ya.
Gu Ya leaned in curiously.
Liu Feng whispered into Gu Ya's ear with a smile, "Fu Yafang came back last night."
Gu Ya immediately understood, his eyes widening as if a thunderbolt had struck his head.
"So, you guys..." Gu Ya stammered, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Liu Feng's smile widened even further. He raised his right hand, held up one finger, and proudly declared, "One night."
"Holy crap! You're something else!" Gu Ya exclaimed in a hushed, delighted tone.
"Keep it down! Ye Ying is here!" Liu Feng nodded his head toward the distance.
Gu Ya, with his back to Ye Ying, secretly gave Liu Feng a thumbs-up before turning to greet her.
Ye Ying smiled sweetly and quickened her pace.
Seeing Liu Feng's tired appearance, she was startled and asked Gu Ya, "What's wrong with Liu Feng?"
Gu Ya gave an embarrassed chuckle and said, "He sweated all night, he's worn out."
Ye Ying covered her mouth and giggled, saying, "You're training hard even before school starts. You're very persistent, Liu Feng."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ya and Liu Feng burst into laughter.
Ye Ying looked at them, puzzled, and then joined in their laughter.
At this moment, other students who had passed the Mecha Master assessment also arrived.
Shao Yang gave Gu Ya a faint smile, while Wang Yu and Fei Ming offered casual greetings.
Hei Ye excitedly greeted Gu Ya and Liu Feng. He now seemed to be the biggest dark horse of this assessment.
The other three were Bai Lingfeng and Ning Xue from Class B, and Yu Yue from Class C.
Thus, all ten Mecha Masters from the 12 Wastewater Treatment Area Preparatory Mecha Master Academy were present.
They stood side by side on the platform, facing the rising sun, ready to embrace their new destinies.