As they exchanged words, there was no sign of physical aggression between them. It seemed more like a verbal sparring match.
"A verbal sparring match?" When Xia Zhiqing thought of this term, she found it hard to believe, even to herself.
Everyone in Canglan Academy knew that Gong Shaoqing, the strongest among the special enrollment students, was always cold and straightforward.
But a verbal sparring match didn't seem to fit Gong Shaoqing at all, did it?
Liu Qinyue looked at Gong Shaoqing in surprise, her clear eyes filled with astonishment.
She had never seen Gong Shaoqing like this before.
Normally, if someone dared to speak to Gong Shaoqing like that, he would have already taken action without any courtesy.
She knew very well that, in Gong Shaoqing's eyes, there was no difference between men and women, except for her.
But why did Gong Shaoqing treat Baili Hongzhuang differently?
The awkward atmosphere continued throughout the meal. After leaving Yunya Residence, Baili Hongzhuang and Xia Zhiqing did not accompany Dongfang Yu and the others.
"Hongzhuang, what happened between you and Gong Shaoqing?" Xia Zhiqing asked curiously.
Although she had known Baili Hongzhuang for a short time, she knew her personality well.
Today's behavior didn't quite match Baili Hongzhuang's usual style.
Baili Hongzhuang shook her head slightly. "It's just that I ran into that disgusting guy. He was the one who started it."
Seeing this, Xia Zhiqing smiled faintly. "Gong Shaoqing is known for being cold and sarcastic. Everyone knows that. That's why, despite being the strongest student in Canglan Academy, he doesn't have the same popularity as Dongfang Yu."
Baili Hongzhuang raised an eyebrow, as if everyone had a certain understanding of the influential figures in Canglan Academy, except for her.
"Let's not talk about that disgusting guy. Out of sight, out of mind!" Baili Hongzhuang said.
"Hongzhuang, what do you think of Liu Qinyue?" Xia Zhiqing asked.
Baili Hongzhuang's eyes flickered as she replied softly, "She's not bad, a gentle and beautiful lady."
Xia Zhiqing shook her head. "She's too gentle, it makes me uncomfortable all over. It's much more relaxing to be with you."
A shallow smile appeared at the corner of Baili Hongzhuang's mouth. This kind of statement really sounded like something Xia Zhiqing would say.
...
The morning sunlight shone through the window, casting its rays on Baili Hongzhuang, who was practicing.
"Knock, knock."
A knock sounded at the door, followed by Bai Junyu's voice, "Baili Hongzhuang, gather at the martial arts practice field in the back mountain. Are you up?"
Baili Hongzhuang stopped her cultivation and was already prepared. She opened the door, a charming smile on her face. "Bai Junyu, let's go to the practice field together."
Bai Junyu smiled brightly. Today was their first day of studying at Canglan Academy, and he was in a very good mood.
Yesterday, Dongfang Yu had already introduced them to the location of the practice field, where ordinary students trained within the academy's martial arts arena, while the special enrollment students practiced in the back mountain.
The back mountain was almost an exclusive territory for the special enrollment students.
As they passed by the regular practice field, they saw Xia Zhiqing waving at them with a smile.
Baili Hongzhuang also waved, but she noticed that Bai Junyu's wave was more exaggerated.
"Master, is he interested in Xia Zhiqing?" Xiao Bai's eyes brightened as she rolled her eyes.
"It's possible," Xiao Hei pondered, stroking his chin.
Xiao Bai's eyes lit up. "You're right, that could be the case."