After talking, the two of them walked together to Practice Room No.1, provoking surprised expressions from passersby as they walked side by side.
But even more than surprise, there was disdain and jealousy directed at Sheng Ning.
"This person really has no shame, cozying up to Teacher Qiu Bai so quickly."
"Exactly, that sickening eagerness to climb up the ranks is showing way too fast."
"..."
The voices of the gossipers were quiet, but that was no defense against Qiu Bai and Sheng Ning's keen ears and eyes.
Hearing the comments, Sheng Ning acted as if she hadn't, instead smiling broadly and nodding in greeting to those speaking behind her back.
Her delicate skin, which looked like it could burst with a puff, her naturally rosy lips, her beautifully crafted visage—all made her smile breathlessly stunning.
When she smiled at others, she made everyone else look pale by comparison.
