As everyone watched Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing bid their reluctant farewells, they took the initiative to head towards the academy gate, giving the two some private space.
The feelings between Bai Li Hongzhuang and Gong Shaoqing were well known to everyone, but unfortunately, Gong Shaoqing didn't respond in the way they had hoped.
They had no choice but to accept this and hoped that Gong Shaoqing would be moved by Bai Li Hongzhuang in the future.
If Gong Shaoqing and Bai Li Hongzhuang ended up together, they would truly be a perfect couple.
Seeing the flickering light and restrained sparkle in Bai Li Hongzhuang's eyes, Gong Shaoqing couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. He said, "I will come back."
Upon receiving Gong Shaoqing's definite answer, a smile finally appeared on Bai Li Hongzhuang's face, although tears began to accumulate in her eyes.
"Good, I will wait for you here."
Gong Shaoqing nodded slightly. "You must also work hard."
"Okay." Bai Li Hongzhuang nodded repeatedly. She would definitely strive to improve her alchemy skills.
Regardless of which sect Gong Shaoqing entered, she would work hard to become an alchemist of that sect!
"Take care."
After saying that, Gong Shaoqing glanced at Bai Li Hongzhuang before turning around and walking towards Dong Fangyu and the others.
As Bai Li Hongzhuang watched Gong Shaoqing's tall and straight figure gradually fade into the distance, the tears that had accumulated in her eyes couldn't help but flow down.
She believed that with Gong Shaoqing's strength, he would definitely secure a spot to participate in the assessment tournament.
Once they parted, it would be two years of time.
Two years was enough to change many things, and she worried that when Gong Shaoqing returned, there would be someone else by his side.
That would be a pain she couldn't bear.
In fact, she had always understood that Gong Shaoqing saw her more as a younger sister.
And she was even more aware that Gong Shaoqing had feelings for someone else, but that person was no longer able to be with him.
However, he had never said it out loud.
Since she had known Gong Shaoqing, he had always been cold and indifferent, not speaking to unfamiliar women and showing no emotions other than indifference.
However, there was one exception, one woman.
It was because of the appearance of that woman that she became anxious, afraid that Gong Shaoqing would leave her like this and cut off all her hopes.
She had once thought of herself as an outstanding woman, both in appearance and ability. But when that woman appeared, she realized that there were people beyond comparison, surpassing all expectations.
That person was Bai Li Hongzhuang.
Perhaps others hadn't noticed Gong Shaoqing's feelings, but she understood.
From the moment Gong Shaoqing started talking to Bai Li Hongzhuang on his own initiative, Bai Li Hongzhuang held a special place in his heart.
The only people who knew about this were her and Dong Fangyu.
Because they were so familiar with Gong Shaoqing, they understood.
When Emperor Beichen appeared, Dong Fangyu lost control, but Gong Shaoqing had always been disguising his emotions.
It was only because Dong Fangyu's affection was too obvious that Gong Shaoqing never showed any signs.
And when Bai Li Hongzhuang admitted that Emperor Beichen was her husband, that was when any possibility of a relationship between them ceased to exist.
She was grateful, grateful for Emperor Beichen's appearance; otherwise, she would have truly lost any hope.
If it were any other woman, she would have the confidence to compete, but facing Bai Li Hongzhuang, she had no confidence at all.
Because that woman, who was practically flawless, was impeccable in every aspect.