All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

But her heart was pounding erratically, so loud that even her footsteps couldn't drown it out.

………………

Evening self-study starts at 7 o'clock and ends at 8:30.

Jiang Tang stayed outside until around ten o'clock before finally dragging his slightly tired body home.

Including taking Lilith to her apartment, taking Ren Qianning back to her dorm, and returning to his own neighborhood, Jiang Tang's total WeChat mileage today is probably several thousand or even tens of thousands more steps.

He was greeted by Shi Xue standing at the door, with a gentle yet threatening smile.

She squinted, holding a thick, long... rolling pin, of course!

Jiang Tang swallowed hard, feeling guilty.

"Which vixen did Master spend time with tonight?"

"Let me think... Sniff (brings closer to Jiang Tang and sniffs), is it Lilith? But there's another scent, a very fresh scent... Strange."

Jiang Tang quickly placed his hand on Shi Xue's shoulder, pushing her back slightly, while laughing awkwardly.

"Shixue, when did your nose evolve its function?"

"Also, could you... could you put this down? I'm a little scared."

Although Jiang Tang knew that Shi Xue was all talk and no action in reality, and even indulged his existence without restraint.

However, the panic that needs to be shown still needs to be shown, and the respect that needs to be shown still needs to be shown.

"You'll know once you smell it a lot. And Lilith's milky smell is really strong. No wonder people online say that most Westerners have body odor."

Shi Xue said as if it were a matter of course, that she and Yuan Ziji should have a lot in common when it came to this.

"Milk smell...?"

But Jiang Tang wondered, why is it frankincense?

Could it be that pheromones released by genes affect human senses?

For example, Lilith's scent, if smelled by a man, would be perceived as milky and very sweet.

However, if a woman with a competitive nature were to smell it, the genes, adhering to the principle of "same sex repulsion," would alter Shi Xue's original sense of smell, making her believe that Lilith's odor was severe.

If that's true, it's no wonder that more and more people are accepting the idea that "genes are selfish."

As for the rolling pin, Shi Xue went on to explain.

"The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and I wanted to make mooncakes myself! Luckily, the molds I ordered a few days ago arrived, so I couldn't resist giving it a try!"

"Mold..."

Jiang Tang did indeed recall that a few days ago, Shi Xue had lifted her snow-white little feet and gently swayed them while browsing Taobao on the bed, seemingly buying something.

Jiang Tang never cared about such things; he would only ask Shi Xue to place an order when he needed it.

So you bought mooncake molds?

Of course, there should also be other things, such as snacks and drinks.

With his wife, Shixue, taking care of everything, Jiang Tang's daily life was very pleasant and comfortable. He had soda to drink when he was thirsty, snacks and fruit platters to enjoy when he was hungry.

Thinking of this, Jiang Tang's eyes softened, and he suddenly embraced Shi Xue in front of him.

On the one hand, it was indeed driven by emotion; on the other hand, this method could instantly eliminate Shixue's already meager dissatisfaction.

As expected, Shi Xue's face immediately turned as red as a pomegranate, and even though the light in the entryway was not very bright, it still made Shi Xue's face look radiant.

"Okay, okay! I won't really blame Master..."

"Let's go inside first, it wouldn't be good if the neighbors saw us. Let the master try the mooncakes I just made!"

"What kind of filling do you have for mooncakes? Do you have any with the Shixue filling?"

"That sounds horrible! I only tried making red bean paste filling, I want Shixue filling... I'll feed you in bed later..."

Shi Xue's voice was low, yet it revealed an barely suppressed excitement.

She closed the door, isolating herself from the outside world.

The room instantly became a private world for her and her master.

263. Lacking worldly desires.

While tasting the mooncakes, Jiang Tang suddenly thought of something.

The trope of a girl packaging herself as chocolate and giving it to someone she likes has appeared countless times in various novels, movies, and anime.

But why...didn't they ever think of packaging themselves as a mooncake?

Jiang Tang couldn't help but picture Shi Xue transformed into a mooncake, her round body revealing her limbs and head...

Hmm... he seems to understand why.

That looks so silly!

And it's not romantic at all.

If packaged as chocolate, wrapping it with ribbons is a rather erotic thing, as it can outline the beautiful curves of a girl's body and her charming and cute appearance.

As for dressing up as a mooncake, it's impossible to be erotic!

Therefore, sex is one of the driving forces behind the creation of literary and artistic works, and even one of the most important driving forces.

"What impolite thing is Master thinking? Why does Master look at the mooncakes so strangely all of a sudden?"

"No, it's nothing. These mooncakes are quite delicious. It's hard to believe that this is your first time making them, Shixue."

Jiang Tang was a little flustered, but he quickly changed the subject and began to praise Shi Xue's craftsmanship.

It's not flattery or anything, but Shi Xue's mooncakes really are better than even those sold in stores.

"Hehe~ Following the tutorials online is not difficult at all. As long as the master likes it!"

If Shi Xue had a tail, it would be wagging very hard right now.

But it's said that a cat wagging its tail is a sign of unhappiness, yet Jiang Tang quite enjoys watching cats wag their tails. Whether it's a real kitten or a cute girl wearing a cat tail.

"I'll give my master a surprise in a couple of days!"

Shi Xue suddenly said, while taking a small bite of the red bean paste mooncake, a happy expression on her face.

"What surprise?" Jiang Tang asked in a very straightforward manner.

"Surprises aren't given out in advance, Master has become an idiot!"

"Alright, alright, my Shixue won't let me down."

Jiang Tang quickly finished his mooncake, then smiled and put his arm around Shi Xue's waist.

The implication couldn't be clearer.

Besides, it's already quite late today.

It's time...to take a break, isn't it?

"What does Shi Xue taste like today?"

Shi Xue pursed her lips, two blushes flashing across her face. She was clearly enjoying herself, but she still pretended to be clueless and said...

"Maybe it's red bean paste."

"...Red bean paste is fine, at least it's sweet, as long as it doesn't taste like houttuynia cordata."

Jiang Tang was practically dying when he heard about mooncakes with houttuynia cordata filling.

Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint, is considered delicious by some, but in Jiangtang... its taste is truly devilish!

Another noteworthy dish is the red bean paste-filled Shixue, which was exceptionally delicious tonight.

………………

The next day, Tuesday.

It was another day full of classes. Jiang Tang, carrying his shoulder bag, yawned as he set off from home.

Unlike the exhausted Jiang Tang, Shi Xue was full of energy when she woke up in the morning, busily preparing breakfast and making the bed.

It seemed as if they were drawing all their energy from Jiang Tang.

Could there really be such a thing as "one thing rises while the other falls"?

Jiang Tang attends classes at a university outside the city, while Shi Xue draws comics at home; they both have bright futures.

On Jiang Tang's schedule, major courses make up the majority of his time. In addition, there is an elective course today, which Jiang Tang has been looking forward to for a long time: "Appreciation of Anime Art in Japan".

It is said that the course content consists of the teacher selecting past or recent anime and playing them on a large multimedia screen, allowing students to watch for two whole classes and enjoy them to the fullest. Only at the end, ten to fifteen minutes are left for the teacher to explain the artistic techniques of the anime.

As for homework, students are required to watch the remaining episodes of the anime shown in class and then submit a 500-word or 1000-word review. Earning the two credits is very simple; there is no exam required, as long as the assignments for each class are completed on time.

Over the course of a semester, I've watched at least a dozen anime series.

They truly succeeded; the entire class was into anime and manga.

Wow, that's terrifying.

With these factors combined, it's no wonder that this course is always packed and difficult to get a spot in.

Watching anime openly during class was something I wouldn't have dared to imagine in high school, but in college, under the guise of "art appreciation," it immediately becomes respectable and sophisticated.

As for the person who surprised Jiang Tang the most in his major courses, it should be Ms. Ye Rulan, who used to live across from his house.

She greatly surprised Jiang Tang, because her identity was not that of a senior student, but rather a teaching assistant to a professor in the Department of Genetic Engineering.

Today, she accompanied the professor to give a lecture, which was also Jiang Tang's first experimental class. They would go to a specialized laboratory to learn how to use professional equipment and conduct research on biological cells.

Jiang Tang studied very diligently, but even with his genius, he still needed someone to guide and help him when faced with unfamiliar instruments.

But how can a professor, who is often in two separate places, simultaneously instruct nearly a hundred students in two classes?

This is where the role of a teaching assistant becomes apparent.

Jiang Tang, taking advantage of his "relatively close" relationship with Ye Rulan, got significantly more tutoring and help from her than from other classmates.

Of course, the so-called "intimate relationship" is not something strange or weird. It simply means that Ye Rulan is Shixue's friend, so by rounding up, Ye Rulan is also her friend.

Although Jiang Tang has not had any special contact with this neighbor so far, nor has he had any opportunity to form a friendship with him.