42. Like a Wronged Little Wife
The three girls entered the school.
The high school campus was much larger than a middle school, with more facilities. A 400-meter track encircled a soccer field, with basketball courts on the opposite side of the bleachers and even a gymnasium, all forming a comprehensive area for extracurricular activities.
Ruo Xiaoxi and the others entered through the back gate, while the main entrance led to the academic buildings. They walked along a tree-lined path, fragrant with gardenias, occasionally hearing shouts and laughter from the dormitory windows.
“Such a big school…” Ruo Tianxin’s pace slowed, her eyes wide with wonder as she took in the high school campus.
Tian Tan First High School had been recognized as a provincial key high school for many years, partly due to its spacious and beautiful campus, with several scenic spots that could rival tourist attractions.
Lost in her admiration, Ruo Tianxin fell behind, her heart filled with anticipation for high school life.
“Nuonuo, let’s go. We’re not hanging out with this country bumpkin middle schooler,” Ruo Xiaoxi said, glancing back at her still-dazed sister, deliberately raising her voice.
“Hey! Who are you calling a country bumpkin? You’re just starting high school too!”
Snapping out of her reverie, Ruo Tianxin hurried to catch up.
It was their first time on campus, and none of them knew their way around. Ruo Xiaoxi led them on a meandering path, earning a complaint from her sister. Then Ruo Tianxin took over, only to lead them on an equally confusing route.
After taking turns getting lost, they arrived at a building that looked like a classroom building but wasn’t.
“Wow… it looks so advanced. I wonder if there’s a telescope on the roof for stargazing?” They looked up at the large satellite dish on top of the building.
“This must be the astronomy club. Xiao Nuonuo, what club are you planning to join?”
“Club… I don’t know. I wish there was a gaming club,” the internet-addicted girl replied.
“No such thing!”
High school clubs were limited; even getting an hour a day for club activities was considered a luxury. Most clubs were student-organized.
But a gaming club would never be approved!
“What about you, Xiaoxi?”
“Me? I don’t know either. Maybe I’ll just follow Nuonuo. Whichever club she joins, I’ll join. I don’t know anyone here anyway.”
Wait, where’s the classroom building? Where are the class assignments posted?
Ruo Xiaoxi suddenly realized they had been wandering for over ten minutes without finding their destination. They had, however, thoroughly explored the campus: the elegant art museum, the impressive science building, the fragrant flower garden, the cobblestone paths, the pretty upperclassmen’s legs…
Eh, upperclassmen’s legs?
Ruo Xiaoxi looked up and saw two beautiful older girls standing before them, one in a miniskirt, the other in hot pants.
Judging by the badges on their chests… they were high school students!
“Little cuties, are you looking for the classroom building?” the girl on the left, fair-skinned and beautiful, asked, her arm linked with her friend’s, leaning forward slightly.
Being addressed by upperclassmen triggered Lan Yinuo’s social anxiety. She stammered, unable to speak, and quickly hid behind Ruo Xiaoxi.
Ruo Tianxin, feeling the pressure of their seniority, also froze, shyly hiding behind Lan Yinuo. She was the youngest, and technically, not even a high school student yet; she wasn’t supposed to be on campus.
Ruo Xiaoxi, however, standing at the front, acting as a shield, was distracted.
They smell so nice…
A wonderful fragrance, and their blood… must be delicious.
“Upperclassmen, upperclassmen, how did you know we were looking for the classroom building? We’ve been wandering around for ages, trying to find the class assignments. Where are they posted?”
Ruo Xiaoxi stepped forward and snuggled against the upperclassman, acting cute. A charming little girl offering a hug; the upperclassman smiled and gently embraced her.
“Looks like we have some new students. Someone else was just asking for directions to the first-year classroom building, so I figured you might be too. It’s just down this path, first left.”
“I see! Thank you, upperclassmen!” Ruo Xiaoxi replied sweetly.
“Haha, so cute. Pats head.” The upperclassman ruffled Ruo Xiaoxi’s hair, smoothing down a stray strand. “Go on then, welcome to our school~”
The other girl, quieter, holding a stack of books, smiled at them politely. Then, arm in arm, the two upperclassmen continued walking towards the dormitories.
As they left, the three girls overheard their conversation.
“The new students are so cute, and so affectionate. I should hang out with them sometime.”
“Always looking for fresh young cabbages to nibble on, huh? I think I’ve seen that girl you were hugging before, with the student council president.”
“The student council president? What a shame, she’s already taken. But that girl in the blue dress hiding behind her is cute too. I want that one.”
“Then I’ll take the shy one hiding in the back.”
The school was relatively quiet, and the upperclassmen’s conversation, though hushed, was clearly audible. The three girls blushed.
“Calling us ‘little cuties’ right off the bat, they’re definitely not serious upperclassmen! Little lolis, beware!” Ruo Xiaoxi said with a serious expression.
“You’re not a serious lowerclassman either!” Ruo Tianxin retorted. Who snuggles up to upperclassmen like that, practically begging for a hug? So shameless!
“Hee hee, but I got the directions, didn’t I?” Ruo Xiaoxi scratched her head. “But those upperclassmen were pretty. And I saw so many other beautiful older sisters on the club recruitment posters!”
“Careful, trying to fish for older sisters. You might end up being the bait,” Ruo Tianxin warned.
Finally knowing the way, they headed towards the classroom building, Ruo Xiaoxi leading the way, with Lan Yinuo and Ruo Tianxin walking slightly behind.
Suddenly, Ruo Tianxin overheard a soft murmur beside her.
“You said you liked me the most… but now you’re interested in other older sisters…” Lan Yinuo mumbled, her gaze fixed on her shoes, fidgeting with her fingers. “What about me…?”
Ruo Tianxin glanced at Nuonuo.
Seeing her dejected expression, like a wronged little wife, a thought suddenly struck her.
Xiao Nuonuo really likes Ruo Xiaoxi!
Understood. Switching sides, becoming a double agent.
Sorry, sister, but I have to become someone else’s little sister now. She would be Nuonuo’s wingwoman, helping the timid girl win over her sister!
Such a quiet and gentle girl, patiently waiting, while her sister was busy chasing other older sisters.
Ruo Tianxin couldn’t hold it in any longer.
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