When I thought back to the time when I hugged Mu Zi, my heart would beat frantically. It’s so comfortable hugging her.
After returning to the classroom, there was still some time before class began. I looked at Mu Zi, who was occasionally touching the lump on her head and showing a painful expression. My heart felt indescribable pain.
‘I need to find a water magician for her, but who to find? My time at the academy hasn’t been too long so I don’t know a lot of people. If I go find Hai Yue, it definitely wouldn’t work since she hates me to the core. Hmm, Hai Shui? Our relationship is a little awkward right now.’ I scratched my head. What to do? I turned my head and saw that Mu Zi’s hair was dripping in perspiration. Her face was a little pale as she just lay on the table, continuously massaging the lump on her head.
Seeing her like that, my heart hurt. I didn’t care anymore. I’ll go and find Hai Shui. I stood up and turned to leave the classroom. Mu Zi asked, “Where are you going?’
I said lovingly, “Seeing you in so much pain, I’ll go and find someone to treat it. I’ll be back soon. You just have to wait for me here.”
Mu Zi smiled and was a little happy. “Alright!”
I walked to Hai Shui’s classroom. I was lucky that she was in class. I shouted from the entrance of the classroom. “Hai Shui!”
Hai Shui raised her head and met my eyes. Her eyes showed signs of happiness and she hurriedly came to me. “Ah! Zhang Gong, you’re here? I thought you took a few days of leave. Why are you back already?”
I nodded. “That’s right, but I can’t delay my studies any longer. I’m here to ask you for some help.”
Hai Shui giggled. “Wow! So there are also times where you’ll ask me for help.”
I awkwardly smiled. “Of course, you’re so capable. If I don’t ask you, who else would I ask?”
Hai Shui looked overjoyed after hearing what I said. She excitedly said, “Alright! What do you want?”
I replied, “I want you to help me treat a person.”
Hai Shui frowned after hearing what I said. “Who should I treat? Your light magic healing effect is much better than mine. Why did you come to find me?”
I replied, “It’s Mu Zi. She hurt her head and is sensitive to light elements, so I thought….”
When Hai Shui heard it was for Mu Zi, her expression darkened. She just wordlessly stared at me.
I felt so awkward at that time and at a loss of what to say. We just stared at each other. After a while, I mumbled, “Hmm! Can we just forget about what I said? I’ll just find someone else.”
Hai Shui sighed heavily and said, “Alright. I’ll help you. Let’s go and treat her now since the next class hasn’t started yet.” She took the lead and walked towards my classroom.
Hai Shui’s decision astonished me as she actually agreed to help me.
While walking in the corridor, she didn’t say anything. ‘It looks like Ma Ke was right. Hai Shui really does love me. However, I have always treated her only like a sister. There weren’t any special feelings like the ones I had for Mu Zi.’ I realized that finding her for help had hurt her.
I followed behind her until we reached the classroom. Hai Shui stopped and said dully, “You go and call Mu Zi out.”
I replied foolishly, “Alright! You just wait for me here.”