MRSG Chapter 41

Topic: Has Fragrant finished his thesis defense yet?

Content: Any sisters on the scene who can give an update? T^T Just thinking about how he’s graduating after the defense and we won’t get to see him again… I’m really not ready to let go.

1L: He should be finishing up soon—I can hear movement inside. P.S. You Qi is here too.

2L: What’s weird about You Qi being there? Whether he graduates or not, he’s basically glued to Zhou Mu. He stayed on as a project assistant under his advisor just to stick with Zhou Mu. His advisor’s been stressing over it.

3L: Sigh, just seeing this thread title makes me emotional. Ever since Zhou Mu entered school and revealed his identity… I wasn’t like the crowd that admired strength—I actually joined a group of students who were scared of him, and we’d track his location to avoid him. But the more you follow someone, the more you get attached…

4L: Yeah, for real. Over the past two years, Mu-ge brought a lot of honor to our school—both academically and in competitions.

5L: I lived for those moments when the whole school would silently watch Zhou Mu “play dumb” and then shock everyone. The coordination was god-tier. Too bad the secret got out, and now even students from other schools know. Can’t trick anyone anymore.

6L: Let’s not forget he’s also been prepping his ranch. Tons of our graduates have already been ‘pre-booked.’ And get this—one of the people he booked for a manager role is still in elementary school! A Sijiao no less. The generational gap is wild. Graduates are even networking with him in advance.

7L: I know that Sijiao! Super well-known in student council. We did an event together once and he was flooding the work group chat with audio messages.

8L: So clearly, not everyone who approaches Zhou Mu is just a strength fan. Some are eyeing their future. Besides jobs at his ranch, I remember one of his senior peers got really close to him, used that connection, and landed a job at the top-level government unit in the capital—the Office 404. Said his ‘experience with Zhou Mu’ was a huge plus in the interview. Passed with flying colors.

9L: Oh yeah, rumor has it that Zhou Mu’s family is a registered top-tier beast family in the Office 404. He’s young, but super famous. The recent grads really lucked out, especially those going for civil service. Who wouldn’t take the same classes as Zhou Mu just to look good?

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20L: There are so many stories like that. Zhou Mu even gets invited to do military command demos for certain majors! Just sparring with him is worth it—even if you lose a few parts. His combat instinct is no joke. Top-tier beast, no question.

21L: YES. I saw a video of him and You Qi doing a combat demo in class—holy crap, so hot. Wonder if they’re that intense in bed too [smirk][smirk]

22L: …Look at this. They’ve even inspired some spicy content creators.

23L: Every time this topic comes up, it devolves. I’m scared.

24L: Not my fault, okay? They started it!

25L: Yeah! Not reining it in during matches, not reining it in during detention, not even in the library!

26L: Wait—how do you know what happened in detention?

27L: I peeked, duh!

28L: …You sound weirdly proud of that.

29L: Are you talking about that time Zhou Mu sparred with Teacher Hand and almost bit his pinky off, and got sent to detention in the Jinyuan dorms? You Qi volunteered to go with him. I didn’t know people actually spied on them. What was it like?

30L: Of course! You must’ve missed the forum thread—there was even a livestream.

31L: I remember that. Rumor was they turned detention into a romantic getaway. They put up this charm that created undersea illusions—no calming or confusion effect or anything, just pure atmosphere. Super ambiguous vibes.

32L: Yeah yeah, they were supposedly leaning head to head, admiring the view. Zhou Mu even turned back into his beast form and curled up in You Qi’s arms. You Qi was petting his paws. Do you guys remember Zhou Mu’s paws…?

33L: Brother, who could forget? That paw-dedicated fan thread gets bumped every day. I went in once—it’s filled with close-ups of his paws from every possible angle. No clue how they even got those shots.

34L: [Pitiful][Pitiful] Who would’ve thought those cute pink paws could stomp us to death in one step?

35L: Oh right—someone said that charm was developed by Mumu’s mentor, Luhai Sanren. That true?

36L: Yup. I’ve heard the same. Designed by Luo Guanzhong—completely useless except for setting the mood. Only handed out to disciples. Internally known as the ‘Romantic Talisman’.

37L: ‘Romantic Talisman’ LMAO. I want a mentor like Luhai Sanren too.

38L: Waaaah the more I read the more I don’t want Xiangbao to leave!! Why couldn’t he have enrolled a few years earlier? Then we’d have more time with him!

39L: Xiangbao, go for further studies!

40L: Just stay and become a teacher!!

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60L: …Y’all are only talking like this because you know Zhou Mu’s graduating for sure.

61L: Hehe, yeah we’re talking big now. But seriously, Xiangbao’s super tolerant sometimes. We’re in the same major. I remember one year a senior was giving a presentation and accidentally cast her chat screen to the big screen. It had a ton of bold stuff about Xiangbao and You Qi x Xiangbao ships. Called him Mumu, Mubaobao, Xiangbao—all that. And he didn’t do anything to her.

62L: That’s probably ‘cause your senior wasn’t hot.

63L: Since Xiangbao and You Qi got together, You Qi’s mellowed out a lot too.

64L: I’d say it’s less that You Qi’s mellowed, and more that Zhou Mu being around lowered everyone’s definition of ‘normal boundaries.’

65L: Same difference.

66L: Weren’t people betting on when they’d break up at first? And look at them now, still going strong.

67L: I knew they’d never break up. They’re perfect together. Don’t tell me you guys didn’t know that You Qi has Zhou Mu’s name engraved on his muzzle.

68L: What!! Screaming—I seriously didn’t know!! I’m an exchange student, just arrived last year!

69L: Huh? Some people really didn’t know. He used to wear a different one. The year Zhou Mu enrolled, they fought, and Zhou Mu tore You Qi’s muzzle. When they replaced it, Zhou Mu personally cast the enchantment, so his name ended up on it too.

70L: Wait, even if he enchanted it himself, isn’t writing his name on it kinda extra?

71L: Sorry, yeah, I misspoke—it’s just one of those couple-y things.

72L: A muzzle is nothing!! Last semester during a field class, since it was spring, after class everyone wandered off to enjoy the scenery. I saw You Qi weaving flowers into Zhou Mu’s fur—in his beast form. You guys have no idea how perfect those pink paws look with flowers!!

73L: I’m speechless—never imagined this side of You Qi?

74L: He was so gentle. I straight-up died on the spot in that spring breeze.

75L: Is this real?? I’ve never heard about this before.

76L: First time I’ve mentioned it on the forum, but yeah, it’s real. I didn’t share earlier ’cause I had a report to write after. I’m in the same year as Zhou Mu—just finished my defense yesterday. Only popped in today and remembered to bring it up.

77L: So there really are students like Zhou Mu who never check the school forum, huh…

78L: Honestly, I barely remember what You Qi’s early rep even was anymore.

79L: That muzzle’s basically just symbolic now. He still wears it because of school rules, but eats totally normally. Compared to Zhou Mu, his appetite is downright tame.

80L: Sorry but… aside from fight demos, I can’t see You Qi as anything other than the male lead in a campus romance.

81L: Honestly, because we’ve had so many visiting students and scholars, You Qi’s gotten kinda… well, have you tried Googling him?

82L: I just did—the autocomplete gave me ‘You Qi taotie,’ and the suggested search was: “What would a You Qi x Taotie produce?”

83L: …Senior, please invite me to your wedding.

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101L: OP, I’m here on site. They just came out—Zhou Mu passed his defense.

102L: Waaahhh——

103L: Congrats, Senior Zhou Mu!!

104L: Mubaobao!!! [Crying][Crying]

105L: And congrats to Senior You Qi too—he’s officially graduating now!

106L: Wiping tears… It won’t be easy to see them again after this. I’m gonna work hard and make money—hopefully I can collaborate with their ranch someday.

107L: Gonna miss them so much. Following their love story was a thrill ride. Is this what beast romances are like? Just as intense and blood-pumping as their fights.

108L: [Images][Images][Images] A few pics from the scene. As they’re officially leaving school, Zhou Mu took off You Qi’s muzzle for him. I think You Qi’s only taken it off like three times since enrolling? His face is almost unfamiliar now QAQ!

109L: [Images][Images] They kissed!! Zhou Mu tilted his chin up and kissed him.

110L: Shouting it one last time—AWSL! Congrats to Senior Zhou Mu and Senior You Qi! Wishing you everlasting love!!

111L: Tossing confetti~~