Chapter 452 Let nature take its course!

After Lu Yu left Duguyan's dormitory, he went straight back to his own dormitory. Oscar was the only one in the dormitory at this time. When he saw Lu Yu coming back, he asked, "Lu Yu, why are you back? Didn't you go to celebrate with Duguyan?"

Hearing this, Lu Yu shook his head slightly and said, "Nothing, just chatting casually."

Oscar looked at Lu Yu, his eyes full of doubts, and said: "Chat? What to talk about? It can't be..."

Lu Yu looked at Oscar's gossipy eyes and felt helpless. He interrupted Oscar and said, "What are you thinking? We are just chatting casually."

Oscar nodded in relief after hearing this and said, "Oh... I thought..."

Lu Yu looked at Oscar and said, "What do you think? Stop imagining nonsense."

Oscar chuckled and said, "Okay, okay, I won't let my imagination run wild. But, Lu Yu, you have to be careful. Dugu Yan is not someone you can easily mess with."

Hearing this, Lu Yu frowned slightly and said, "Don't worry, I know my limits."

After saying that, Lu Yu walked to his bedside and lay down. He closed his eyes, and the figure of Dugu Yan and her sad eyes kept appearing in his mind. Lu Yu knew that he had hurt Dugu Yan's feelings, but he could not change anything.

He sighed deeply, then closed his eyes and began to practice. After all, the most important thing for him now was to improve his strength. Only in this way could he better protect the people around him.

The next day, Lu Yu and the others began to practice intensively. They all knew that the next competition would be even more difficult. Therefore, they had to go all out to achieve better results.

Dugu Yan became much quieter after what happened yesterday. She no longer pestered Lu Yu all day like before. Instead, she put all her energy into cultivation. She wanted to prove that she was no worse than Lu Yu through her own efforts.

As the night deepened, the dormitory area of ​​Shrek Academy gradually returned to tranquility. The moonlight shone through the window lattices, sprinkling on the wooden floor, adding a bit of softness and tranquility to this place full of youthful atmosphere.

However, in a room in the girls' dormitory, the atmosphere seemed a little subtle and tense. Dugu Yan sat on the bed, her hands clenched into fists, her eyes flashing with complex light. She had just returned from the Xingdou Great Forest, and the accumulated emotions in her heart were like a flood ready to burst, and she urgently needed to find an outlet to vent.

"Lu Yu, why are you there?" Dugu Yan's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be uttered after careful consideration. Her eyes were fixed on Lu Yu, trying to catch a flaw in his expression.

Lu Yu stood in the middle of the room with a slightly awkward smile on his face. He didn't expect Dugu Yan to find him so quickly, and he didn't expect her to question him so directly. He coughed lightly, trying to ease the embarrassment: "Uh, that... I just happened to pass by."

"Just happened to pass by?" Dugu Yan sneered, her tone full of doubt, "Do you think we are all fools? Why would you appear in a dangerous place like the Star Dou Great Forest? And you met us by chance?"

Lu Yu shrugged helplessly: "Well, since you said so, I'll be frank. I'm actually... worried about your safety."

"Worried about our safety?" Dugu Yan frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with this explanation. "Then why did you hide it from me? Why did you let me think you just showed up by chance?"

Lu Yu sighed. It was difficult for him to explain this problem clearly: "Yanzi, there are some things... I didn't mean to hide them from you. It's just that some things may be more complicated if you tell them out."

"Complicated?" A trace of anger flashed in Dugu Yan's eyes. "Then tell me, what could be more complicated than our friendship? Do you know how shocked I was when I saw you there? I thought... I thought you were here to help us."

Lu Yu looked at Dugu Yan's angry eyes and felt a little guilty. He really didn't think that his appearance would bring such trouble to Dugu Yan: "Yanzi, I..."

"Stop talking!" Dugu Yan suddenly interrupted Lu Yu, "I don't want to hear these high-sounding reasons. I just want to know why you appeared there? And how do you know that my grandfather has been following us secretly?"

When Dugu Bo was mentioned, Lu Yu's eyes could not help but slightly condense. He did not expect that Dugu Yan had already noticed this: "You...you already know?"

"Yes! I already know!" Duguyan's voice was trembling. She was obviously very concerned about this matter. "Tell me, have you known this for a long time? Have you been using me all this time?"

Lu Yu quickly shook his head: "Yanzi, you misunderstood. I am not using you. I just... just worried about your safety."

"Worried about my safety?" Dugu Yan sneered, "Then why didn't you just tell me? Why did you let me be fooled by you?"

Lu Yu took a deep breath. He had to explain this matter clearly: "Yanzi, listen to me. The reason why I didn't tell you is because I didn't want to make you worry. I know that your grandfather is the Titled Douluo 'Poison'. His strength and status are very prominent. However, I also know that he doesn't want you to be involved in these dangers."

"So, you chose to hide it from me?" Dugu Yan's eyes were filled with disappointment and anger. "Do you know that you made me feel stupid and ridiculous? I even began to doubt whether our friendship was real?"

Lu Yu looked at Dugu Yan's disappointed eyes, and felt a sharp pain in his heart. He understood that his actions had indeed hurt Dugu Yan: "Yan Zi, I..."

"That's enough!" Duguyan suddenly stood up, with a hint of determination in her voice, "I don't want to listen to your nonsense anymore. Go away, I don't want to see you again."

Lu Yu was stunned. He didn't expect Dugu Yan to say such a thing. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but finally chose to remain silent. It would be useless to say more at this time, and it would only make things worse.

Lu Yu turned around silently and walked out of the room. His back looked a little lonely and desolate, like a child abandoned by the world. He was indeed wrong this time. He shouldn't have kept it from Dugu Yan, and he shouldn't have made her feel disappointed and angry.

However, things had already happened, and he could only try his best to make amends. He secretly made up his mind to find a suitable opportunity to apologize to Dugu Yan and explain his difficulties.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Duguyan sat quietly on the bed. Her eyes were empty and confused, as if she had lost all focus. She didn't know why she became so angry and disappointed, she only knew that her heart was filled with pain and struggle.

She recalled every bit of her acquaintance with Lu Yu, the times of laughter and tears. She once thought that Lu Yu was one of the closest people to her in the world. However, now, she found that her understanding of this person was so superficial and one-sided.

"Why did it become like this?" Dugu Yan murmured to herself, "Is our friendship... so fragile?"

Her heart was full of contradictions and struggles. She wanted to forgive Lu Yu, but she couldn't stand his deception and concealment. She didn't know what she should do to regain the trust and intimacy she once had.

The night was still dark, and the moonlight shone through the window lattice onto Duguyan, adding a bit of loneliness and desolation to her figure. She sat there quietly, like a statue that had lost its soul, letting time slip away quietly at her fingertips.

On the other hand, after Lu Yu walked out of the room, he did not go back to the boys' dormitory directly. He walked alone in the campus, his heart full of mixed emotions. This incident made the relationship between him and Dugu Yan delicate and awkward. He didn't know how to face her, let alone how to repair this damaged friendship.

He recalled the time when he met Duguyan, and those wonderful times seemed to be right before his eyes. However, now, everything has become so strange and distant. He didn't know if he could find back the innocence and intimacy he once had.

"Alas..." Lu Yu sighed deeply, his heart filled with helplessness and self-blame. He was indeed wrong this time. He shouldn't have kept it a secret from Dugu Yan, and he shouldn't have let her feel disappointed and angry.

He walked silently on the path of the campus, letting the night wind gently blow on his cheeks. He tried to calm himself down, but he couldn't do it anyway. His heart was full of irritability and anxiety, as if there was a fire burning.

"Lu Yu!" Suddenly, a familiar voice broke the silence of the night. Lu Yu looked up and saw Ning Rongrong standing not far away looking at him. There was a trace of worry and curiosity on her face, and she was obviously a little confused about Lu Yu's condition.

"Rongrong...why are you here?" Lu Yu looked at Ning Rongrong with some surprise. He didn't expect to meet her at this time.

Ning Rongrong walked up to Lu Yu and said softly, "I...I'm worried about you. You look very unhappy."

Lu Yu smiled bitterly: "Yes, I am indeed very unhappy. But...thank you for caring about me."

Ning Rongrong looked at Lu Yu's bitter smile and felt distressed. She knew that Lu Yu must have encountered some trouble. She gently patted Lu Yu's shoulder and said, "Lu Yu, you can tell me if there is anything. Maybe I can help you share some of the burden."

Lu Yu looked at Ning Rongrong's sincere eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. At this time, it was so important for him to have a friend who was willing to listen to his voice.

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"Actually..." Lu Yu took a deep breath and began to tell Ning Rongrong everything. He might make Ning Rongrong feel troubled by doing this, but he still couldn't help but want to talk about it.

Ning Rongrong listened to Lu Yu's story quietly, her eyes full of understanding and sympathy. She understood that Lu Yu did this because he didn't want Dugu Yan to be in danger. Although his approach was a little inappropriate, his starting point was good.

"Lu Yu, don't blame yourself too much." Ning Rongrong said softly, "I believe Dugu Yan will understand you. After all, you are such good friends. As long as you explain it to her clearly, she will definitely forgive you."

Lu Yu looked at Ning Rongrong's gentle eyes and felt a warm feeling in his heart. Although Ning Rongrong's words were simple, they gave him great comfort and encouragement. He secretly made up his mind to find a suitable opportunity to apologize to Dugu Yan and explain his difficulties clearly.

"Thank you, Rongrong." Lu Yu said gratefully, "It's great to have you around."

Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "Lu Yu, we are friends. Friends should help and support each other. Don't think too much, everything will be fine."

Lu Yu nodded. Ning Rongrong was right. As long as their friendship was still there, everything could be saved. He secretly vowed to cherish and protect this hard-earned friendship even more in the future.

As the night faded, a hint of white began to appear in the sky. Lu Yu and Ning Rongrong walked side by side on the path of the campus, their figures looking particularly warm and harmonious against the backdrop of the morning light.

After a night of walking and talking, Lu Yu's mood has calmed down a lot. He can't keep immersing himself in the pain and self-blame of the past. He must cheer up and face the challenges and difficulties of the future.

"Rongrong, let's go back." Lu Yu said softly, "I think I should think carefully about how to face Yan Zi."

Ning Rongrong nodded and said, "Okay. But you have to remember that no matter what happens, I will always be by your side to support you."

Lu Yu smiled and looked at Ning Rongrong, and then they walked towards the dormitory together. Their backs gradually lengthened in the morning light, as if foreshadowing a new beginning and hope.

After returning to the dormitory, Lu Yu lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Dugu Yan's disappointed and angry eyes, as well as Ning Rongrong's gentle and encouraging words, kept appearing in his mind. He must find a suitable opportunity to apologize to Dugu Yan as soon as possible.

However, when he thought about how to face Dugu Yan, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy and uneasy. He didn't know whether Dugu Yan would forgive him, and he didn't know whether their friendship could be restored to what it was before.

In this way, Lu Yu tossed and turned in bed all night, until the sky turned pale, and he reluctantly closed his tired eyes.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into the room through the window, Lu Yu opened his eyes.

I didn’t expect that Dugu Yan, who usually looks cold and arrogant, actually has such a caring and gentle side.

"But don't worry, I didn't see anything. I...I'll go wash your clothes first."

After saying that, Dugu Yan picked up the clothes on the ground, lowered her head and hurriedly left the room.

Looking at Dugu Yan's departing back, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

It has been half a month since I traveled to this world. From the confusion and uneasiness in the beginning to the gradual adaptation now, all of this is inseparable from the help and support of the people around me.

Especially Dugu Yan, although the two of them often quarreled, but at critical moments, she would always stand up to help him without hesitation.

"Forget it, since it has already happened, let's just let it go."

Lu Yu shook his head, put aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, and began to put on his clothes.

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