Chapter 68: ENCOUNTER.
Xu Qingshan wandered through the academy grounds, a scowl forming on his face. He was getting frustrated matter which way he turned, he couldn't find the entrance gate to leave. The academy felt like a maze — walls that looked the same, corridors that twisted into more confusion.
Muttering under his breath, he cut through what looked like a practice field, hoping it would lead somewhere.
Suddenly —Wham!
A football came flying toward him at full speed.
But before it could slam into him, a figure darted out and caught it skillfully.
A girl.
"Hey! Play carefully, will you?!" she shouted across the field, tossing the ball back with an easy flick of her wrist.
Xu Qingshan stared at her, caught off guard. A girl? He had assumed Blackthorn Academy was strictly for boys. Yet here she was — quick, sharp, and completely unfazed.
"Thanks, kid!" he said with a rare smile, brushing imaginary dust from his suit.
"You're welcome!" she called back, already turning to walk away.
Hesitating a second, Xu Qingshan raised his hand, calling after her:"Kid — wait!"She turned, brows lifting slightly."Can you show me where the entrance is?" he asked, a little awkwardly, clearing his throat