My Demon Friends-Chapter 671 - 632: Teacher Xiao Zhou’s Tutoring Career

"I really want to eat guokui."

Brother Nan twirled the keychain in her hands and suddenly noticed the stunning young girl beside Zhou Li. She paused before saying, "Huai Xu, go steal a couple of guokui from my house for us to eat!"

"No problem! Piece of cake!"

I steal your guokui all the time, Huai Xu's expression seemed to say.

Then she paused. "But I've shown myself now. Vanishing suddenly would scare people, so I'll have to find another chance later... Oh, there's a restroom over there!"

Zhou Li quickly grabbed her, a vein throbbing on his forehead as he said, "Let's wait a bit, shall we?"

"Oh."

Huai Xu stopped walking in that direction.

Brother Nan glanced at them, her eyes shimmering with mischief as she smiled broadly, blatantly saying, "I've found a way to block the Elm King's senses."

"Is that so?" Zhou Li asked calmly.

Actually, I'm feeling a surge of glee inside, he thought.

But because the Old monster was nearby, and he was too shy, he pretended he wasn't too concerned.

Brother Nan nodded, humming in response.

Zhou Li swiftly glanced at Huai Xu, his curiosity piqued. "How did you manage to do that?"

"It's mainly psychological suggestion."

"I'm the mental health representative, so I'm really interested in this."

"Don't worry! It works great!"

"..."

Zhou Li's face stiffened, and more veins throbbed on his forehead as he involuntarily glanced at Huai Xu again.

Brother Nan's smile grew even brighter, though she shook her head. "But I feel it's kind of pointless. There's currently no need to block her senses."

Zhou Li panicked upon hearing this.

Of course, there is! How could there not be?

However, the Old monster was right beside him. Though she seemed to be looking elsewhere with a normal expression, apparently focused on the ice cream and takeaway food containers in others' hands, everyone knew she was discreetly all ears. This made it impossible for him to voice his thoughts.

Brother Nan asked with concern, "What's the matter? Why that look? Got something to say?"

"Umm..." Zhou Li glanced sideways, hesitating to speak.

At that moment, the Old monster, who had her back to him, turned her head, raising three fingers. "That's the third time. This is the third time you've looked at me. If you want me to leave, just say so..."

"...Then go steal the guokui."

"Sure!" The Old monster agreed crisply. "How long should I be gone?"

She's so considerate, Zhou Li thought.

Zhou Li hesitated, already feeling quite embarrassed. "Probably just a few minutes will do."

"That's quick..." The Old monster shook her head as she headed towards the public restroom.

Zhou Li felt even more embarrassed.

"PUKUKUKU..."

"BWAHAHAHA..."

Brother Nan finally couldn't hold back her laughter and bent over, clutching her stomach, shaking with laughter.

Zhou Li turned to look at her. She quickly hid her smile and tried to compose herself, her face flushed as she put on an innocent look and spread her hands.

Her expression seemed to say, It was you who didn't want Huai Xu to go buy the guokui...

Zhou Li felt a bit troubled.

After walking a few steps, he turned around and said seriously to Brother Nan, "Finals are coming up. You've been skipping classes every day and will probably fail. Let me tutor you. We can review together."

"Hahahaha!"

"What's so funny?"

"You should worry about whether you can pass yourself first! Hahaha, you're killing me! Hahaha, tutoring..."

"..."

It wasn't just Brother Nan. In the nearby public restroom, the Old monster was also clutching her belly, laughing out loud.

A girl passed by her, giving her a strange look. The Old monster immediately stopped laughing and glared, "What are you looking at?"

The girl quickly walked away.

「A few minutes later.」

Huai Xu came back with the guokui.

The piping hot guokui were still scorching to the touch, their crusts crispy. A single bite made a crunching sound, filling the mouth with a crispy, savory aroma. Brother Nan, though her mouth was burning, gasped for air happily.

「After the meal.」

Back in the dormitory, Brother Nan held up the medicine and shook it in front of Little Cousin with a radiant smile. "Thank you!"

Baozi blinked. Huh?

Her eyes gradually widened in surprise and bewilderment.

However, Brother Nan just ruffled her hair and didn't hit her. She quickly sat back down and started playing a game with Huai Xu and Zhou Qianqian.

「Friday, the 25th.」

After several days of review, Zhou Li was brimming with confidence. His home was a quiet environment, and he had past experience as a tutor, so he was sure his tutoring sessions would be highly effective.

Thus, while walking Brother Nan home, he told her, "Don't worry, I guarantee you won't fail!"

Brother Nan lazily yawned.

The key slid into the lock with a CLICK.

The inside of the house was as clean as ever. Sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the room exceptionally bright. The floor tiles clearly reflected the shadows of the furniture, creating a very uplifting atmosphere.

Brother Nan changed into slippers and walked in, naturally flopping onto the couch. "Does Huai Xu usually clean up this place?"

"I guess so," Zhou Li replied.

"It's so clean!" Brother Nan was a bit surprised. "So Huai Xu is actually this diligent..."

"Heh..."

Zhou Li had initially thought so too. Every time he came home, the house was well-kept and clean, unless he happened to find the Old monster lying on the floor eating, with packaging and bones strewn about. So, Zhou Li had also believed this Old monster was diligent.

That was until one day when he returned to see a demon over two meters tall earnestly cleaning, while Huai Xu sat on the sofa, drinking a Coke and watching TV.

"AAH~~"

Brother Nan rolled on the sofa and took out her phone, preparing to play a game.

Just then, she saw Zhou Li come over with a biochemistry textbook and sit beside her. "I've sorted out a few key points. Memorize them; they'll likely be on the test. I'll read them to you..."

Brother Nan stared blankly at him.

The sound of him reciting filled the air beside her, "First, nonpolar amino acids. Nonpolar amino acids possess both hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics..."

Outside the window, the sun gradually set.

Brother Nan lay on the couch with a numb expression, listening to Zhou Li recite the key points of biochemistry beside her. After he finished, he would quiz her to see if she had remembered them.

Surprisingly, she could actually answer correctly!

I must be going crazy, Brother Nan thought.

Maybe this is all a dream? It'd be good if I just woke up.

Brother Nan's eyelids drooped, threatening to close.

As her vision blurred, Zhou Li's face suddenly appeared before her. He looked puzzled. "Are you listening?"

"Huh?" Brother Nan snapped awake, her tone uncertain. "I... guess so?"

It had been so long since she had attended a class that she no longer remembered what it felt like.

Zhou Li nodded and advised her, "You need to pay attention."

Brother Nan still stared blankly at him.

Soon, she glanced out the window, her expression reminiscent of her elementary school days when she longed for school to end.

The sun had already set over Dian Lake, and the fiery colors in the sky had dimmed to a deep blue. The outdoor lights came on. The light filling the house, keeping it bright, had now switched from sunlight to the ceiling lamp. Night had finally arrived.

Without thinking, Brother Nan quickly scrambled up and, under Zhou Li's bewildered gaze, grabbed his wrist. "Let's go to sleep!"

"Huh?"

"I can't take this anymore!"

Zhou Li frowned at her blunt words. But Brother Nan was too strong.

After being pulled into the bedroom, before he could react or say anything, Brother Nan snatched the book from his hand and threw it away. Then, with a sudden push to his shoulders, an overwhelming force knocked him onto the bed. He could only watch as Brother Nan climbed on top of him.

"We haven't finished that chapter yet... MMPH!"