Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night-Chapter 681: Is Brother Little Mushroom Angry?
The first person to catch my eye was the principal of Empire University, Gu Lei. πππππ¬πππ·ππΏππ‘.ππΈπ
He was someone who, on the surface, appeared very proper and solemn, commanding great respect from the students, so upon seeing him, the normally boisterous students couldnβt help but lower their voices.
Next came Gu Zilan, who had already abdicated the throne and now bore only the title of Prince.
Although Gu Zilan no longer held real power and was considered a retired noble, only showing up for ceremonial and diplomatic duties, the people of Landis Star held him in great affection.
The handsome and scholarly Gu Zilan made his appearance, a stark contrast to the stern Principal Gu Lei, like the difference between a frigid winter wonderland and the bloom of spring.
The students couldnβt help but cheer, saluting and greeting Gu Zilan one after another.
Gu Zilan smiled and waved his hand.
Standing in the crowd, Gu Yan was all too familiar with these two figures; whether it was one person or the other, both were her family, and both treated Gu Yan extremely well.
Her gaze steadily moved past them.
At that moment, the other students finally saw the one they were so curious about, Lord Insect God!
Bai Li was using his own original face, with long hair that reached his waist, casually flowing behind him, and white utility boots that accentuated his slender physique.
And his features were truly too exquisite; the Beastmen here also had many with particularly outstanding appearances, not to mention Gu Zilan and Gu Lei walking beside Bai Li, each handsome in their own right.
But Bai Liβs appearance...
Gu Yan heard a female student beside her covering her heart and whispering softly, "Why do I feel like worshipping him when I see him?"
"Me too!"
"His gaze has no emotion, neither sad nor joyous, just like a deity!"
Gu Yan was stunned for a moment.
She had seen Bai Liβs true form long ago and never felt this way, so why did the other students around her seem to want to worship him?
Maybe it was because she was too familiar with him?
Gu Yan subconsciously lifted her eyes and looked over again, just as Bai Li raised his gaze, and his eyes precisely and unmistakably met hers through the multitude of people.
Gu Yan was startled.
The other party frowned slightly and then looked away.
Gu Yan: "..."
Why does it feel like Brother Little Mushroom is angry?
Angry that she didnβt act as his guide today?
But she couldnβt possibly tell her parents that she wanted to be Bai Liβs guide, even if they pampered her because they would surely ask her the reason.
What would she say then?
Tell them that she has known Brother Little Mushroom for over a decade? That Brother Little Mushroom, in his mushroom form, had been around them for many years?
Gu Yan wasnβt foolish.
If she really told the truth, she estimated her parents would be angry and then heartbroken.
And then there was... that fondness buried deep in her heart.
Gu Yan bit her lip and turned to leave, while Bai Li, now surrounded by a host of Insectoid teachers and students, looked up thoughtfully in the direction where Gu Yan was leaving.
His brows were slightly furrowed.
His own people had come, so why was Xiaoyan avoiding him instead?
Even this morning, he had run away as if deliberately avoiding him.
Gu Zilan was a smooth operator with an active mind. Even though the Lord Insect God had maintained the same expression from start to finish, he felt that the other party was in a slightly bad mood.
What did all this mean?
He turned his gaze to Gu Lei.
Gu Lei understood Gu Zilanβs confusion. He pondered for a moment and then glanced at the exchange students who had finally regained their freedom. He said, "Controlling their movements beforehand was actually to protect them, with no other intentions."
Bai Li quickly understood the significance of what Gu Lei suddenly said.
Moreover, this Principal Gu Lei was Xiaoyanβs nominal grandfather.
Bai Li, "It was a misunderstanding; itβs all over now. It wonβt affect our alliance with each other. And next, I will have Xi Le select outstanding students to learn from you."
Gu Leiβs forehead relaxed, "I wouldnβt dare call it learning; itβs more of an exchange of ideas."
The atmosphere eased, and the others also relaxed a bit. Ji Mu squeezed next to Bai Li, and after politely greeting Lina and the others, he suddenly realized something. He turned his head and exclaimed, "Whereβs Gu Yan?"
At that moment, Bai Li, upon seeing Ji Mu, suddenly spoke, "Principal Gu Lei, you have many responsibilities and are quite busy; you donβt need to accompany me. Iβm just strolling around the campus. Besides, our students are already very familiar with your campus; they can lead the way."
Despite the Insect Godβs seemingly aloof and otherworldly demeanor...
...the words he spoke were quite thoughtful.
Gu Lei, "That would be improper of me, it would be neglectful."
Bai Li turned his head to Ji Mu, "You go find some students from this school you have a good relationship with to act as my guides."
Ji Muβs eyes lit up, "Yes! My lord!"
With that, he turned and ran off.
Meanwhile, Gu Zilan suddenly received a communication. He apologized and stepped aside to take the call.
As he listened, his handsome brows furrowed.
Ever since Gu Zilan had stepped down from the throne, he and his wife had been leading a sweet and harmonious life. Though previously negligent of his wife due to his busy official duties, Gu Zilan had resolved to spend the following years in her good company.
But who could have anticipated that the Luo Family would be the first to stir up trouble; they always believed that Gu Zilan should not have abdicated so early, let alone passed the throne to Gu Chen instead of Gu Ruanruan!
Luo Manya and Luo Jinaβs father used to be the head of the family, but as this issue erupted, his authority began to wane, and the branches of the family started to become restless.
They didnβt dare to make a scene directly in front of Gu Zilan but would instead cause trouble for Luo Manya every now and then.
Additionally, Gu Ruanruanβs husband Lin Ruiβs family, the Lin Family, somehow got involved with the rogue branches of the Luo Family and recently resurrected the proposition for having Gu Ruanruan ascend to the throne in secret.
The Lin Family was peculiar; they were nouveau riche, and although there were many distinguished members in their family, very few were Beastmen; the majority were pure humans.
So when Lin Rui married Gu Ruanruan, the Lin Family saw it as their golden ticket into the noble circle, insisting that Gu Ruanruan ascend to the throne.
Perhaps after struggling for so long, they realized that Gu Ruanruan herself had no desire to sit on the throne. Besides, being a girl, the Lin Family and the Luo Family joined forces and came up with a new idea.
They planned for Gu Zilan and Luo Manya to have another child!
If this child was a boy, and given his youth, he would surely obey the heads of the two families. Then, in the future, he could undoubtedly replace Gu Chen!
This time, they had joined forces and approached Luo Manya again.
