69novels Chapter 164 My younger sister is really popular in high school.
Chapter 164 My younger sister is really popular in high school.
Chapter 165 My younger sister is really popular in high school.
"I can't stand it."
Xia Qiwei said something in a low voice, closed her paper, and stood up.
The sunlight outlined the slender waistline, and the shadow cast on the ground had a distinct "S" curve.
She gathered her long hair that was hanging over her shoulder and raised her eyebrows at Zhang Qingzhe.
"Let's go somewhere else. Follow me."
She didn't look at Kang Ping again and walked straight out the door.
Zhang Qingzhe picked up the book and followed.
They walked to the end of the corridor and went up a spacious staircase.
Xia Qiwei pushed open a heavy metal door, and a rush of air mixed with dust and mildew rushed out.
Before me was a wide but cluttered space, like an abandoned warehouse.
Several exposed pipes hung from the high ceiling, and the walls were still rough cement surfaces.
Sunlight streamed in through the glass window, illuminating the dust particles floating in the air.
In one corner of the room, there were many dusty cardboard boxes and old, obsolete equipment.
A section in the center had been cleared out, with two lab tables and several unopened equipment boxes.
"What is this place?!" Zhang Qingzhe looked around curiously. "It's a new card-making laboratory that Dean Zhou specially approved for me."
Xia Qiwei said with some pride, casually unfolding a folding chair leaning against the wall, "This is a reward for saying that I have taught well and cultivated an excellent apprentice."
She slightly raised her chin, revealing a hint of smugness.
Zhang Qingzhe couldn't help but shake his head.
He thought to himself: This witch is really good at patting herself on the back.
The "outstanding apprentice" she was talking about, isn't that me?
"But isn't this lab too big? Is it only for two people?" Zhang Qingzhe also dragged over a wooden chair.
"Why are there only two people? Your sister, and your sister's classmate, that makes four people!"
Xia Qiwei gracefully settled into the folding chair and began to dream comfortably.
"This is still far from over!" Zhang Qingzhe was truly impressed.
He just said it casually.
We don't know how my sister will respond yet!
Xia Qiwei had already planned ahead.
"How can you go back on your word? You have to lure them in. Then our lab will have three witches, and we'll definitely be able to get more funding."
Xia Qiwei straightened her legs and gently lifted one of her high heels off with her toes.
The heel hit the ground with a crisp sound.
The arch of her foot, encased in black stockings, sculpted a beautiful curve, her skin subtly visible in the light.
Her little "little devil" tendencies inadvertently resurfaced.
Her toes, clad in stockings, nudged Zhang Qingzhe's calf.
"You have to keep going, keep going, you know?"
Zhang Qingzhe instinctively reached out and grabbed the troublesome ankle.
Anyway, this isn't an office, so I'm not afraid of being seen by others.
He figured he had to retaliate in kind, so he used a little force in his wrist to lift her leg up a bit.
Unexpectedly, Xia Qiwei's body was exceptionally flexible.
The long leg, wrapped in black stockings, rose smoothly upwards with his force, its toes pointing straight towards the ceiling.
The curve from the taut toes to the back of the knees was fully revealed in the slanted light.
Zhang Qingzhe was stunned, looking down at this unexpected scene.
"you----!"
Xia Qiwei's ears turned red instantly.
She forcefully kicked Zhang Qingzhe away and hurriedly hugged her legs to her chest.
Unconsciously, her fingers smoothed out the wrinkles in the stockings at the knee.
Her cheeks flushed, her purple eyes shimmered with shame and indignation as she glared at Zhang Qingzhe.
"—You rebellious disciple, what do you want to do?"
Her voice trembled slightly with anger, "You, you, you absolutely must lure those two 'little witches' into the 'School of Evocation,' or I'll never forgive you!"
Zhang Qingzhe frowned, sensing that he had gotten himself into trouble again.
After a long silence, Xia Qiwei suddenly asked, "What do you think about Kang Ping's matter?"
"That's so strange."
Zhang Qingzhe honestly expressed his thoughts: "His soul was so badly damaged, yet he recovered faster than if he had caught a cold. It's just not right."
"That's really unreasonable." Xia Qiwei gently stroked her ankle with her fingertips.
This is the spot where the traitor just touched me; I still feel a little strange about it.
"But what concerns me more is the current situation in Green Island City."
Xia Qiwei looked out the window at the sky, her gaze suddenly becoming somewhat distant.
"The instability of the [Dragon Plague Zone] has been expanding at an accelerated pace recently. The Witch Sisters' Guild's higher-ups assess that the possibility of the [Dragon Plague] affecting cities is at least 30% higher than last year."
Zhang Qingzhe's expression also turned serious.
"Plus the Deadpool organization."
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Xia Qiwei withdrew her gaze, lowering her voice, "Their usual area of activity isn't here. But recently they've been frequently appearing on Green Island, even daring to attack faculty and students—"
Zhang Qingzhe suddenly became worried.
He was worried about his sister and Su Nianxi.
These two "little witches" with special talents are key targets of the "Deadpool Organization".
Come to think of it, I should really advise them to apply to the [Energy Shaping School], so that I can take better care of them.
Moreover, he has a "Great Witch" as his mentor and the Witch Sisters Association as his backing.
I believe they will be safer.
"I've always lived in Green Island City. My family, friends, colleagues, and students are here, and I don't want this place to be destroyed," Xia Qiwei said.
The warehouse fell silent again, with only dust particles floating in the beam of light.
Zhang Qingzhe looked at Xia Qiwei's furrowed brows.
Suddenly, I realized that this seemingly lazy and carefree "Great Witch" actually carried a much heavier burden on her shoulders than she appeared.
"Professor, don't worry! I will also work hard to improve my strength, and I hope to be able to help you as soon as possible," Zhang Qingzhe said.
"Mm!" Xia Qiwei nodded gently.
"Also, regarding my sister's matter, I will encourage them to apply to the [Energy Shaping School]."
"That's great!" Xia Qiwei finally smiled. "Tell them they don't need to work hard; they can do it too. I'll help them get special admission spots."
"Professor, isn't this considered using connections?" Zhang Qingzhe frowned.
"How can this be considered a backdoor? Can the witch's affairs be considered a backdoor?"
"Okay! Okay!"
Zhang Qingzhe felt that he couldn't reason with the witch.
He looked up and around again, then asked, "Do you need me to help you clean up?"
"No need! I'll have Wang Dong bring a few people to clean up after class."
"Well—okay—" Zhang Qingzhe nodded. "What can I do?"
Xia Qiwei stretched out one leg towards him, but her eyes wandered elsewhere. "Help me put on my shoes."
"?!"
Zhang Qingzhe paused for a moment, then picked up the high heels from the ground.
"Mmm, be gentle, you're using too much force. Slowly touch the bottom. Yes—adjust the angle—"
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The evening sunlight cast a warm golden hue around the buildings of Green Island University.
Zhang Qingzhe packed his things and left the advanced library.
According to the rules, he is not actually a "formal card master" yet, and theoretically he should not have the authority to enter this place.
but!
Who told him that his master was a "great witch" and his advisor was the dean of the "Energy Shaping School"!
So the teaching assistant in charge of logistics turned a blind eye and gave him a temporary pass.
When Zhang Qingzhe left, he said goodbye to the teaching assistant.
A blush rose on her cheeks as she told him to come earlier the next day, saying she would bring him homemade desserts.
Zhang Qingzhe smiled and nodded. As he passed the main building, he saw that the new laboratory was being cleaned.
The students in the class were busy working enthusiastically.
As Wang Dong leaned against the window to catch his breath, he suddenly spotted Zhang Qingzhe downstairs.
"Brother, you're having a good time, aren't you? Why don't you come up and help us with the work!" Wang Dong complained loudly.
"Haha! Good luck to you guys, I have my own things to do too." Zhang Qingzhe waved and quickly slipped away.
After he walked out of the university gate, he looked at the other side of the street.
That's the entrance to the affiliated high school. There are two rows of cars parked on the roadside, all belonging to parents waiting to pick up their children.
Zhang Qingzhe rubbed his chin.
Things have been so chaotic lately — I should probably go take a look.
So he broke his tacit agreement with his sister to "not interfere with each other's school life" and unconsciously walked towards the affiliated middle school.
The scene outside the high school gate is completely different from the tranquility of the university area.
It was peak time for senior high school students to leave school, filled with the restless atmosphere of adolescence.
Students in uniforms surged out like a tide, their laughter and playful chatter filling the air.
Zhang Qingzhe mingled among the parents, his eyes quickly locking onto his target.
The younger sister and Su Nianxi walked out of the school gate side by side.
The two little witches stood out in the crowd.
The sky-blue uniform skirt swayed gently with each step, and knee-high socks encased slender, straight calves.
What sets them apart from the other students is the various mystical amulets hanging from their uniform jackets.
A bronze ouroboros emblem, a small cloth bag containing crystal clusters, feathers wrapped with mithril wire, and bone fragments engraved with runes —
These little odds and ends clinked gently as they moved about, making a soft tinkling sound, revealing their unique hobbies as witches.
At this moment, they were surrounded by a group of boys of the same grade.
"Lingyue, I copied your notes for today's History of Magic class extra, and I've highlighted all the important points!" a boy said shamelessly.
"I don't need to study," Zhang Lingyue muttered.
"Su Nianxi, I heard you're looking for 'Basic Rune Research'? I have a collector's edition at home, I'll bring it to you tomorrow!"
"I'm not in a hurry either," Su Nianxi replied.
The boys wore eager smiles, trying hard to find topics to talk about, their eyes filled with undisguised admiration and flattery.
They carefully maintained a distance that wouldn't be offensive, yet they vied to demonstrate their own "value."
In the group a little further away, other girls were gathered in twos and threes.
The gazes they cast were much more complex—some were filled with undisguised jealousy, some with disapproving sneers, and some with whispers of pure amusement.
Zhang Qingzhe, hands in his pockets, couldn't help but think to himself, "Have high school boys these days mastered the art of being a 'simp' so early?"
He stood by the green belt opposite, his figure upright, his white shirt highlighting his sharp shoulder line.
The evening light slanted down, illuminating his slightly aloof profile.
He stood out from the somewhat tired parents around him, looking exceptionally refreshed.
He watched his sister's reaction.
Zhang Lingyue frowned slightly, her short hair cascading over her shoulders, revealing her fair neck.
Her amethyst-like eyes simply gazed ahead indifferently, nodding only occasionally at those who tried to strike up a conversation, revealing a detached indifference born of habit.
Su Nianxi, on the other hand, is much more lively.
She wore a cute side ponytail, which swayed back and forth like a little colorful flag.
Even when surrounded by boys, she could still manage to respond with a smile.
But his bright eyes were scanning the surroundings alertly, as if searching for an opportunity to escape.
Zhang Lingyue's gaze swept across the crowd and landed on Zhang Qingzhe across the street.
Their eyes met briefly in the air.
Zhang Lingyue's eyebrows twitched very slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which then turned into a helpless expression of "What are you doing here?"
She didn't make any obvious gesture of greeting, but simply pointed quickly ahead with her eyes—
That's the route they usually take home.
Zhang Qingzhe nodded almost imperceptibly.
As usual, the younger sister didn't want to get involved with her brother near the school.
He could understand his sister's little bit of "rebellion"; she seemed particularly concerned about maintaining her image in front of her classmates.
His original plan was simply to watch from a distance, wait for them to shake off the crowd and walk to a quiet section of the road, and then secretly follow them to ensure their safety.
However, a tall boy standing next to Zhang Lingyue keenly noticed the change in her eyes in that instant.
He turned his head following Zhang Lingyue's gaze, his eyes piercing through the traffic and landing on Zhang Qingzhe.
The boy's expression clearly showed that he was stunned.
Zhang Qingzhe's demeanor, in the eyes of high school students, possessed a composure that they themselves did not yet have.
A casual posture and a pair of calm eyes represent a height that they cannot reach.
"Who's that guy? A college student?"
Some of the boys lowered their voices and started whispering amongst themselves.
The other boys also turned to look.
A sense of crisis arose in their hearts almost simultaneously.
This person looks too good, and Suzuki was clearly looking at him just now—
Could they be here to steal their goddess?
"Green Island University's uniform?"
"What are you doing? You've been staring this way—"
The boys exchanged glances, their gazes towards Zhang Qingzhe now tinged with a hint of hostility.
Meanwhile, the girls who had been observing also began to notice Zhang Qingzhe's presence.
"Look across the street!" a girl whispered.
Wow—so handsome!
"Is he his brother? Or the college student next to him?"
"She has such a great presence!"
The girls' whispers spread throughout the small group.
Many girls' eyes lit up, and their furtive glances became bolder.
Some people even started fixing their hair, preparing to make a good impression when passing by.
Zhang Lingyue took in all of this.
She saw the girls' shining eyes and heard the scattered whispers drifting over; her fingers unconsciously tightened their grip.
My brother is so eye-catching!
She didn't want to go to school with her brother because she was afraid of being discovered by the girls at school.