Previously, I only knew that Luuo Yunqi’s parents were government employees. I didn’t expect them to be connected to Mayor Liu. This kind of status is quite competitive at Lanya High School.
"Qiqi, but I noticed God Liu’s attitude toward you..."
It seems like he couldn’t be bothered to interact with you—perhaps you’re overthinking it?
Luuo Yunqi smiled faintly. "He’s been since he was a child, I’m already used to it. But after spending enough time with him, you’ll realize he’s actually an incredibly considerate and caring person."
Dai Niantong sighed. "Qiqi, even though you started school a month late, you’ve become popular. I don’t even need to check the forums to know people must be talking about you everywhere."
Luuo Yunqi lowered her gaze and smiled softly. This was precisely the reason she had worked so hard to get into Lanya High School. But staying here was incredibly difficult—she had to pave her own path.
Luuo Yunqi slowly brought a spoonful of rice to her lips, eating with elegance and refinement. Her beautiful appearance quickly caught the attention of some boys nearby.
After finishing her meal, Luuo Yunqi carried her tray alongside Dai Niantong toward the self-service dishwasher.
Two girls happened to walk in from the opposite direction.
"Clatter." The tray in Luuo Yunqi’s hands suddenly fell to the ground, her eyes locking fiercely onto one of the approaching girls.
"Qiqi, what’s wrong?" Dai Niantong was startled.
Gao Yuyue frowned and shot a glance at Luuo Yunqi, who was blocking the way, muttering, "What’s wrong with her?"
Shen You’an’s cold and indifferent gaze briefly flicked over Luuo Yunqi as if she were a stranger before naturally shifting away. She brushed past her without a second thought.
"Wait for me! Having long legs doesn’t make you special!" Gao Yuyue jogged to catch up.
Luuo Yunqi slowly turned her head, staring after the tall girl’s retreating figure.
Even though the girl’s look had changed, Luuo Yunqi recognized her at once.
Luuo Yunqi’s fingernails dug deeply into her palm, her gaze flickering unpredictably.
Luuo Yunqi’s voice was hoarse as she asked.
Dai Niantong paused, unsure whether Luuo Yunqi was referring to Shen You’an or Gao Yuyue.
"The girl with glasses."
Though confused, Dai Niantong answered honestly. "Shen You’an. She’s quite the celebrity at Lanya High School."
"Shen You’an." Luuo Yunqi repeated the name under her breath, her lips curling faintly.
Shen You’an saw the tall figure blocking the cafeteria entrance and sighed helplessly.
She immediately turned to leave through another door.
At that moment, a boy’s furious shout rang out from behind.
In those three short words were layers of complex emotions—anger, surprise, suspicion, hesitation, and an undeniable sense of discontent.
"It’s Mr. Jiang! Why is he calling Shen You’an?"
"Oh my God, the way Mr. Jiang looks—like Shen You’an owes him eight million and hasn’t paid it back!"
"When did Shen You’an offend Mr. Jiang? She’s doomed. Lanya Group probably won’t be able to protect her now, right?"
Most people watched gleefully, eager for Shen You’an to have crossed Mr. Jiang.
But some were genuinely worried for Shen You’an.
Leng Yunyang raised his eyebrows, watching with interest.
Leng Xuexi kicked his foot irritably and said, "Look, here’s your chance to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress."
Leng Yunyang clearly had no intention of intervening. Resting his chin on his hand, he seemed content just to watch the drama unfold.
Luuo Yunqi’s steps hesitated at the door when she heard the commotion. She turned her head toward the scene.
Dai Niantong exclaimed in shock, "Shen You’an is finished this time. Young Master Leng is not someone to mess with."
Qin Xiangge stood up and walked over to Jiang Shengyao, her tone gentle. "Ayao, what’s going on?"
Gao Yuyue froze for a moment before stepping forward to shield Shen You’an. Pointing at Jiang Shengyao, she demanded, "What are you trying to do in broad daylight?"
Jiang Shengyao didn’t even glance at Qin Xiangge. With a long stride, he advanced directly toward Shen You’an.
Qin Xiangge’s expression darkened slightly, her teeth lightly biting her thin lips.
"Jiang Shengyao, don’t go too far..."
Before Gao Yuyue could finish her sentence, Jiang Shengyao shoved her aside. If not for someone nearby catching her, she would have fallen to the ground in embarrassment.
Furious and pale-faced, Gao Yuyue thought, Jiang Shengyao, you’ve made me lose face—you’ll pay for this someday!
With one swift motion, Jiang Shengyao closed the distance between himself and Shen You’an, his sharp gaze locked on her face.
The ugly bowl-cut hairstyle was gone, along with the heavy, clunky glasses.
The girl before him had transformed from an awkward duckling into a graceful swan.
The contours of her face struck a familiar chord, causing his breath to catch suddenly.
It was her—but not quite her.
Something was still missing.
Instinctively, he raised his hand to remove Shen You’an’s glasses.
Shen You’an caught his wrist and slowly lifted her gaze.