Gazing at the smiling tutor Ruo Lin, Xiao Yan could only helplessly shrug his shoulders, and then pretend to glare fiercely at Xun Er, who was trying to stifle her laughter.
“Hehe, let’s end the registration for today. We will stay here for seven more days. Congratulations to all the new students who have registered today. From now on, you will be part of the Jia Nan Academy. I hope everyone can prepare everything in these seven days. Seven days later, the flying carriages of Jia Nan Academy will arrive at Wu Tan City. Then, we will fly directly to the academy.” Tutor Ruo Lin rolled up the parchment gently and smiled softly.
Hearing this, everyone in the tent instantly looked delighted. Seeing the smiling tutor Ruo Lin, Xiao Yan stepped forward and forced a laugh, “Tutor Ruo Lin, I have something to discuss…”
“Oh? Young genius Xiao Yan, do you have something to say to your tutor?” Lifting her beautiful face, Tutor Ruo Lin teased with a playful smile.
The awkward address made Xiao Yan grin sheepishly. He scratched his head and asked tentatively, “That… I think I may not be able to go to Jia Nan Academy with everyone. There is an important matter I need to attend to. Tutor Ruo Lin, I wonder if I can take a leave?”
“Take a leave?” Tutor Ruo Lin froze slightly, her brows furrowing as she said softly, “According to the rules, new students, except for specific holidays, are not entitled to other leaves.”
“But I really have some very important matters.” Xiao Yan shrugged, and added solemnly, “Very important, even to the point where I must go.”
Xun Er, who was listening, turned her delicate face gloomy. Her little hands aimlessly played with her hair, and her mood, which had been slightly excited about going to Jia Nan Academy, instantly became listless.
“Take a leave?” Hearing Xiao Yan’s words, Xiao Yu was also stunned, and then looked at him with confusion.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s serious expression, Tutor Ruo Lin pondered for a while, her brows still furrowed, before finally nodding lightly and saying softly, “Alright. How long do you need for the leave? If it’s not too long, I can use my authority to help you secure it.”
Looking at the gentle eyes of Tutor Ruo Lin, Xiao Yan suddenly felt his face flush. After a moment of silence, he awkwardly replied, “Maybe… about a year.”
As soon as he said this, the tent fell into sudden silence. Stunned gazes turned to the grinning youth.
A year? At this moment, everyone seemed to think their ears were malfunctioning. It wasn’t uncommon to see someone asking for a leave… but to ask for a year right after enrolling… This kind of thing had never happened since the establishment of Jia Nan Academy.
“Yu’er, is this guy… too greedy? A year? Is he deliberately avoiding Jia Nan Academy?” Snowy stared at Xiao Yan in disbelief, speaking to Xiao Yu.
Shaking her head with a bitter smile, Xiao Yu also couldn’t figure out what Xiao Yan was up to.
“…Are you joking with me?” Blinking her long eyelashes, Tutor Ruo Lin was caught between laughter and tears by Xiao Yan’s words.
A year’s leave? That’s almost one-third of the total study time. Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly, “I am seriously discussing this with the tutor.”
Frowning deeply, Tutor Ruo Lin looked at Xiao Yan’s face, which was filled with helplessness but without any hint of jest. Sighing, she shook her head and said softly, “This leave is too long. I can’t make that decision. Please try to shorten it. With your potential, you can definitely receive the best training in the academy. Why waste your time?”
Listening to Tutor Ruo Lin’s advice, Xiao Yan forced a laugh, “This is already the most conservative time.”
Tutor Ruo Lin gently rubbed her smooth forehead. It seemed her earlier prediction was correct. This little guy, who hadn’t even formally become her student, had already brought such a headache. It seemed he really had the potential to become a troublemaker.
“Too long… too long…” Shaking her head again, Tutor Ruo Lin sighed, her words already hinting at refusal.
“If I can’t take a year off, I might have to withdraw. If there’s a chance next year, I’ll try to join Jia Nan Academy again.” Xiao Yan bit his lip, and said helplessly in a low voice.
“Withdraw?” Hearing Xiao Yan’s words, the tent immediately became restless. Xiao Yu, standing nearby, was so anxious that she stamped her feet.
Seeing Xiao Yan threatening to withdraw, Tutor Ruo Lin’s soft face finally showed a slight change. She didn’t want to lose her talented student. Her eyes locked onto the stubborn young man, and after a moment, she said softly, “Xiao Yan, please don’t put your tutor in such a difficult position. The leave you’re asking for is just too long.”
Her soft, pleading tone, combined with Tutor Ruo Lin’s charming face, made it almost impossible for a man to refuse. At least, most of the male students in the tent involuntarily nodded their heads when they heard her, and then blushed and felt embarrassed when they realized what they had done.
Under such a gentle assault, Xiao Yan’s heart beat rapidly, but his resolve was far beyond ordinary. Taking a deep breath, he shook his head under everyone’s watchful eyes and said seriously, “Tutor Ruo Lin, I must take this year off! Nothing can change that.”
Looking at the resolute youth, Tutor Ruo Lin felt another wave of headache. Rubbing her forehead, she finally got a little angry from Xiao Yan’s stubbornness. She suddenly sat up, her silver teeth gritted, and walked briskly to stand in front of Xiao Yan, scolding, “You little brat, can’t you be a little more considerate? What good will such a long leave do for you?”
“Uh…” Seeing the usually calm Tutor Ruo Lin get angry because of Xiao Yan, everyone was stunned, and then shook their heads helplessly.
“This guy can infuriate a dead person. Tutor Ruo Lin has met her match with him.” Recalling how Xiao Yan always made her furious, Xiao Yu felt a sense of shared sympathy for Tutor Ruo Lin.
Looking at Tutor Ruo Lin, who stood in front of him with a pouting face, Xiao Yan gave an awkward smile. Being able to make a gentle tutor like this lose her composure, he really had some skills. But no matter what, he had to get this leave…
Taking a deep breath of the faint floral scent emanating from Tutor Ruo Lin, Xiao Yan glanced discreetly at her curvaceous figure and forcibly suppressed his wandering thoughts. He fixed his gaze straight ahead and said, “Tutor, I have my reasons. Please approve it. Otherwise, I really have no choice but to withdraw.”
“How dare you!” Having finally recruited a student who was almost a prodigy, Tutor Ruo Lin wouldn’t let him go easily. She glared at him and shouted, “You dare!”
Xiao Yan simply shrugged, not agreeing or disagreeing.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s indifferent attitude, Tutor Ruo Lin realized she had lost her composure. Her cheeks reddened, and she took a step back. After a moment of silence, she suddenly narrowed her beautiful eyes and said calmly, “Are you really determined to take a year off no matter what?”
Seeing Tutor Ruo Lin’s suddenly calm demeanor, Xiao Yan’s heart tightened. He looked into her beautiful eyes and detected a dangerous signal.
Seeing Tutor Ruo Lin’s current state, Xiao Yu and others, who had known her for over a year, felt a sense of foreboding. At this moment, Tutor Ruo Lin was undoubtedly entering a dangerous state.
Although he sensed something was amiss, Xiao Yan had no choice but to push forward. Swallowing, he nodded with a forced smile.
Seeing Xiao Yan nod, Tutor Ruo Lin slowly exhaled, and her chest swayed with a startling curve. Nodding firmly, Tutor Ruo Lin brushed the hair from her forehead and said coolly, “Alright, a leave is not impossible.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan did not show any excitement. He knew there was more to come.
Tutor Ruo Lin raised an eyebrow, surprised at Xiao Yan’s composed expression. Clearly, his resolve exceeded her expectations. She lazily glanced at him, and then suddenly smiled warmly, her soft voice making most people look at Xiao Yan with pity.
“As long as you can last twenty rounds against me, I will grant you a year’s leave. Any problems with the academy, I will handle them all!”
Hearing this, Snowy and the other girls sighed for Xiao Yan, and then sympathetically looked at Xiao Yu, who was wearing a bitter smile, “Yu’er, my condolences.”
“You reckless fool.” Gritting her teeth, Xiao Yu stomped her foot, her eyes showing a trace of helpless worry.
“How about it? Still want the leave?” Tutor Ruo Lin smiled and looked at Xiao Yan tenderly.
Cracking a grin, Xiao Yan scratched his head. A hint of mischief flashed in his dark eyes, and after a moment of thought, he nodded firmly under everyone’s gaze.
“Yes, I want it!”
Hearing this, the smile on Tutor Ruo Lin’s face became even more charming and… more dangerous.
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