Yes, I did all of this!

"What's the big deal? If you get sick, you can just turn into the sunset."

Xia Yan rolled her eyes at Duanmu Mo, but still tried her best to enjoy the cool air conditioning in the car.

She unzipped her hoodie, revealing a sports vest underneath. Sweat almost soaked her clothes, and a burst of heat seemed to emanate from it, making the car feel even warmer.

Her hair, sticking to her cheeks with sweat, gave her androgynous beauty a touch of heroic spirit.

Watching Duanmu Mo's spoon, he comfortably ate the cold sundae.

"Hello......"

"What's the big deal?"

Xia Yan licked her lips and pressed her sweaty body against Duanmu Mo's.

"Your body is very sticky..."

"—Duanmu Mo..."

Before Duanmu Mo could finish speaking, he heard Xia Yan whisper in his ear. The warmth of her body and the coolness of the sundae in her mouth gave him goosebumps.

"—My eighteenth birthday is just around the corner."

Xia Yan's voice rang in Duanmu Mo's ears, carrying a hint of playfulness and... charm.

. . . . . .

Chapter 262: Tutoring

"I wonder how Senior Xia Yan is doing..."

On her way back from training, Yuzhi wiped away her sweat and walked slowly toward the agency.

“With Duanmu Mo by her side, you don’t need to worry,” Cang Yi said calmly beside her.

"Hmm. But although Mr. Duanmu is excellent in every way, he is particularly strict and... well, strange."

As she spoke, Yu Zhi's face showed a helpless yet amused expression:

"I don't know if you've ever experienced this, but back then, in order to train my reaction ability, Mr. Duanmu rode his motorcycle towards me and didn't allow me to dodge in advance."

"Um......"

Although Cangyi had never met Duanmu Mo and his current self in his previous experiences, he still witnessed that training session.

The chaotic training even revealed Duanmu Mo's inexplicable perverse sense of humor; it was impossible to tell whether he was simply having fun or genuinely training Yu Zhi.

However, at least Duanmu Mo's training did have some effect.

"Ok?"

Yu Zhi suddenly stopped and looked to the side.

There was an advertisement for a tutoring center on the sign there.

After thinking for a while, Yuzhi took out her phone and dialed the number in the advertisement.

"Would you like to participate?" Cangyi asked from the side.

"Well, even though my parents no longer restrain me, I don't want to become someone who indulges themselves without their supervision."

Yu Zhi smiled and dialed the number:

"Hello? I saw your ad..."

. . . . . .

After completing the formalities, Yu Zhi arrived at Duanmu Mo's office.

Duanmu Mo's car happened to be parked nearby, signifying the return of the two.

"Ah, Mr. Duanmu." Yu Zhi greeted the two of them with a happy expression.

Xia Yan responded and quickly walked towards the firm.

She was still covered in sweat, and it looked like the training wasn't easy for her.

"Ah~ I'm alive again."

Inside the office, Xia Yan took off her coat, revealing a vest soaked with sweat, and relaxed her body in front of the fan.

The dark vest clung to her body, outlining Xia Yan's beautiful curves. Although her figure looked slender, it wasn't thin; instead, it had a very balanced and beautiful shape, like the curves of an athlete.

Sitting on the sofa next to Xia Yan, Yu Zhi watched as Duanmu Mo took off his trench coat and hung it aside. She then told the two of them about the change in her parents' attitude and her own plans.

"Going to tutoring?"

Duanmu Mo brought over two sundaes, placed them on the table, handed them to them, and then looked at Yu Zhi and asked.

"Well, school is about to start, and Cangyi also said that what I need to train is my mental strength. Both consistent training and self-control will benefit it."

"also."

Duanmu Mo nodded, sat back in his office chair, and crossed his legs:

"In that case, how about we bring Xia Yan along?"

"Huh?" Xia Yan was taken aback, and her tone immediately turned unpleasant:

"Why? I don't have to go to school."

"But you can't just do nothing, can you?" Duanmu Mo said calmly while eating the pizza on the table. "Even if you transform into the powerful magical girl Yuhi, you're still Xia Yan who didn't even finish high school. Don't you think about how you'll manage in the future? I'm not going to support you for the rest of your life."

"Well... that's hard to say."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan revealed a mysterious smile and squinted at Duanmu Mo.

"..."

Duanmu Mo didn't know what Xia Yan was planning, but he was certain that it wasn't anything serious.

"Besides, can't you teach me?" Xia Yan said, leaning back on the sofa and eating her sundae.

"The topics and teaching materials there are more professional. Although I can get these things myself, it's too much trouble. I don't want to waste my money on that."

"Well--"

Xia Yan stared at Duanmu Mo, a spoonful of sundae in her mouth, then suddenly looked away.

"Okay~ I'll go."

To Duanmu Mo's surprise, Xia Yan agreed without hesitation.

Xia Yan stood up, stretched, and crossed her arms over Duanmu Mo, saying, "I'll go to tutoring with Yu Zhi tomorrow, okay? I'm going to play games now."

After saying that, she left the office and went up to the second floor.

Duanmu Mo remained silent for a while, then picked up the cup with the white cat printed on it and took a sip of tea.

"Cough cough."

Soon, Duanmu Mo coughed lightly and stood up.

"What's wrong, Mr. Duanmu?"

Yu Zhi looked at Duanmu Mo, tilted her head, and said.

"You don't seem surprised."

Duanmu Mo smiled and sat down next to Yu Zhi.

“Hmm, Mr. Duanmu’s expression clearly indicates that he has something to say,” Yu Zhi said with a smile, turning to look at him.

"You're very observant... Actually, there's something I'd like to tell you."

Duanmu Mo rubbed his chin, thinking about how to start.

"—Xia Yan's birthday is in two weeks. How about we celebrate it together with her then?"

"Is it Xia Yan's birthday?"

Yu Zhi paused for a moment, then a look of delight appeared on her face: "Okay, then I'll have to prepare properly."

"There's no need to rush. I just wanted to ask if you have the time all day?" Duanmu Mo took a deep breath, seemingly having something else on his mind.

After hearing this, Yuzhi clearly pondered for a moment, then nodded and then shook her head:

"I'll be starting school in two weeks, so I don't think it will be that long."

"And what about at night?"

Duanmu Mo asked casually, his tone calm and unperturbed.

“I have time tonight, but I need to go to bed early, so it can’t be too late.” Yu Zhi asked in confusion, “How late does the birthday party need to go?”

"That depends on Xia Yan's own opinion, but I won't let her drive too late."

Duanmu Mo said softly, then suddenly remembered something:

"By the way, Yuzhi, you can stay here and sleep with Xia Yan. I'll drive you to school the next day."

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Mr. Duanmu."

Yu Zhi had no objections and happily agreed.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Duanmu Mo also smiled and gently patted Yu Zhi's head.

"Oh, right, don't tell Xia Yan about this, or there won't be any surprises."

"Don't worry, Mr. Duanmu."

Yu Zhi nodded, letting Duanmu Mo stroke her head and feel the warmth in his palm.

Chapter 263: Birthday Preparations

The following day, Yu Zhi and Xia Yan went to the tutoring class after their training.

The courses they needed tutoring for were different, and Yuzhi and Xiayan went to different classes.

Not knowing Xia Yan's situation yet, Yu Zhi silently read her book.

As soon as the class began, Yuzhi sensed the difference between this place and the classes she had taken in Fengchuan City.

The teachers here only talk about their own things and don't care whether the students are listening or playing on their phones. As long as they don't make noise, it doesn't matter if they quietly skip class.

In comparison, the courses her mother applied for in Fengchuan City were much more rigorous.