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"Oh! Thank goodness... you're finally awake!" The first thing Shawn heard was Yvonne Hu's delighted voice.
Only then did Shawn Young remember—no wonder the atmosphere in this room felt so familiar. It turned out he was in Yvonne Hu's room.
Yvonne Hu was wearing a pink, girlish short dress. Her straight hair, usually loose, was now tied up in a fluffy ponytail behind her head. Her face, once pale, now glowed with healthy color, making her look less icy and more gentle and graceful—like the sweet, well-behaved girl next door. She radiated a special youthful charm, looking especially bright and beautiful.
It was the first time Shawn Young had ever seen Yvonne Hu dressed like this. He couldn't help but be dazzled and stared at her a few more times, making Yvonne blush as she playfully scolded him, "What's with you? It's like you've never seen me before. Did you lose your memory or something?"
"Oh... no, I just, I just feel... a little weird, that's all!" Shawn Young replied.
No wonder Shawn Young felt so strange—he couldn't figure out why he was in Yvonne Hu's room. He remembered that just before he lost consciousness, he was still on top of Bamboo Dragon Hill. Now, as soon as he woke up, he was in Yvonne's room. How did that happen? At first, he even thought he was in Yvette Liu's room.
Curious, Shawn Young asked Yvonne, "Yvonne, how... how did I end up here in your room?"
"Oh? Then where did you think you'd be?" Yvonne Hu shot back.
"I... I was just on Bamboo Dragon Hill a second ago. When I woke up, I was here with you, so of course it feels weird..." Shawn Young said quickly.
Yvonne Hu giggled, "Hmph... You sneaky guy, running off to the southern suburbs like we wouldn't notice? Well, now we know everything..."
"Uh... about that... well, you see... cough, cough..." Shawn Young blushed. His emotions got the better of him, and he started coughing violently again.
"Oh, come on... You're still not fully recovered, so stop trying to explain! Explaining is just covering up! Seriously, even little Yvette Liu told us everything. Hehe... You really don't let even the youngest girls off the hook! Savage! But to be fair... Yvette does have what it takes to make your heart race!" Yvonne's voice had a hint of jealousy.
Just as she spoke, another elegant figure entered the room. Shawn Young looked over and realized it was Lilian Grace!
"Ah... you're finally awake! You really had us worried!" As soon as Lilian Grace saw Shawn Young was awake, she couldn't help but cry out in relief, quickly walking over and sitting down next to him.
Today, Lilian Grace was dressed differently than usual—a simple, loose black crew-neck T-shirt that still couldn't hide her alluring figure. She wore tight white athletic shorts that showed off her long, snowy legs, and her round hips looked especially perky. Her hair was casually loose, and her beautiful face was makeup-free, yet her skin was naturally fair and delicate, giving her a fresh, irresistible charm.
Even with such a casual outfit, Lilian Grace's natural beauty was undeniable, giving her a unique, captivating vibe. Shawn Young couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.
"Why are you staring at me like that? You just woke up and you're already up to no good... Seriously!" Lilian Grace could feel Shawn Young's heated gaze. Even as she scolded him, her beautiful eyes darted quickly to Yvonne Hu, feeling secretly proud.
"Uh... Lilian, I didn't expect you to be here too!" Shawn Young said.
"Why shouldn't I be here? Do you even know how long you've been unconscious?" Lilian Grace asked.
Shawn Young shook his head and asked, "Honestly, Lilian, how long was I out?"
"You! You slept for three whole days and nights!!" Lilian Grace and Yvonne Hu said in unison.
"What!? Seriously? I was out for that long!? But... I haven't even taken leave from school yet..." Shawn Young suddenly remembered he hadn't notified anyone, and those three guys probably had no idea where he was, making him anxious.
Lilian Grace quickly waved her hand, "Hey—don't worry! Someone already took care of your leave at school. Just focus on getting better! Deal with everything else once you're back on your feet!"
"Oh... thanks for taking care of that, Lilian," Shawn Young said quickly.
"Oh, you don't need to thank me. The person who took care of your leave, rescued you, and brought you here isn't me. If you want to thank someone, thank her yourself!" Lilian Grace replied.
"Oh! Was it Yvette Liu? Where is she?" Shawn Young asked eagerly.
"Uh... not Yvette Liu. She went home for now. It's someone else!" Yvonne Hu said.
"Huh? Not Yvette? Then who is it?" Shawn Young couldn't help but get curious.
Just then, another graceful figure walked in from outside the room and said directly, "Oh, the person they're talking about is me! Hehe..."
Shawn Young looked closely and was utterly shocked—the girl who walked in was none other than Fiona Tang, the mysterious beauty he'd only met once before!
Fiona Tang was dressed in a cool, camo-patterned army tank top and loose combat pants cinched at the waist, with a tactical dagger strapped to her right side! She wore high-top black leather combat boots, a military hat, and her elegant hair was tied in a ponytail behind her head. Her usual gentle, classical aura now mixed with a sharp, military vibe, making her look uniquely striking—beautiful yet exuding a soldier's crisp energy.
Now, the Three Campus Belles of Southern University were all gathered in this room! Each one was stunning, each with her own unique charm, like beautiful flowers competing in bloom. If any outsider saw this, they'd be absolutely floored!
Shawn Young stared at Fiona Tang in surprise, momentarily forgetting to thank her.
"Uh... Shawn Young, how are you feeling now?" Fiona Tang blushed under his gaze, but she got straight to the point.
"Oh! I, I feel fine now! Hehe... No worries!" Shawn Young replied quickly.
"Shawn Young, you say you're fine, but if it weren't for Howard Tiger's Ninefold Heartguard Elixir, your Primordial Spirit would have suffered severe damage! You might never have woken up at all! Your true energy was almost depleted, and biting your tongue was a desperate move to force your spirit's power. But Howard Tiger said—you still haven't mastered the true power of your spirit! Using it recklessly could seriously harm your body and spirit! Still... Howard Tiger said your situation is quite special." Fiona Tang explained things Shawn Young barely understood.
"Uh—Miss Tang, what exactly is this Ninefold Heartguard Elixir? And who is this Howard Tiger? I don't really get it!" Shawn Young asked curiously.
Fiona Tang glanced at Lilian Grace and Yvonne Hu and said, "Uh—could I speak to Shawn Young alone for a moment? It's about some military secrets. Would you two mind... stepping out for a bit?"
Lilian Grace and Yvonne Hu were both stunned for a second, then exchanged a look and nodded together, "Oh! Okay! We'll step out for now, you two talk!"
With that, Lilian Grace and Yvonne Hu both left the room, closing the door behind them.