Chapter 29: How Affectionate and Adorable
A wave of icy chill swept through, a pressure so low it compelled everyone to step back instinctively.
The girls were so nervous their hearts nearly leaped out of their chests.
Ah, ah, ah! The nation's campus prince, Prince Zhan! The dazzling Zhan, so cool he could shatter the heavens, so handsome he outshines the universe!
Shi Qingqing was utterly bewildered. What was happening here?
Yang Yini, who had been fierce and argumentative moments ago, instantly transformed into a shy, demure lady.
“Master Zhan, she shamelessly calls a broken phone her family heirloom, extorts classmates for money, it’s truly despicable…”
Zhan Su glanced at the battered phone in Shi Qingqing’s hand and said calmly, “Calling it an heirloom is a bit exaggerated, but this phone is indeed a first-generation smartphone from over ten years ago. It’s a limited edition now, impossible to buy even with money.”
Shi Qingqing’s eyes lit up. She hadn’t expected the nation’s campus prince to be such a friendly and approachable classmate.
He was nothing like the rumored untouchable figure! Truly, rumors can’t be trusted—what a likable and amiable campus prince!
“Exactly, Senior Zhan, you really have a keen eye!” She smiled brightly.
Yang Yini was dumbfounded.
“No, Master Zhan, the situation is actually like this…”
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“What situation? Our master isn’t interested. If you know what’s good for you, get lost!” Two bodyguards stepped forward, unceremoniously pushing Yang Yini and her companions away without a hint of mercy.
The class beauty took another hit—this time, she really cried and ran off!
She’d been disliked by Master Zhan!
She had thought, finally, she’d have a chance to exchange a few words with him, but instead, her scheme had backfired.
Why? Why did Sheng Chao and Master Zhan both favor a common girl like this? She was obviously a poor, unimpressive nobody!
Yang Yini ran off in tears.
Meanwhile, not a single student among the crowd spoke up for her.
Such harsh words coming from Zhan Su’s bodyguards didn’t strike anyone as excessive.
On the contrary, everyone thought it was perfectly justified!
All the girls inwardly sighed: Our campus prince patiently listened to you for a few moments, and you thought you could soar to greatness? Enough already—get lost!
And you cover your face and cry? As if you have any dignity left!
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In the end, only Shi Qingqing remained at the scene.
Everyone’s attention shifted to her.
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Shi Qingqing felt the pressure mounting. Never mind everyone else’s gaze—the piercing, inquisitive look from the campus prince himself made her want to run.
She really should leave… Besides, it seemed class was about to start.
But as soon as she took a step, a bodyguard blocked her path.
Shi Qingqing sensed the campus prince moving closer.
Nearer… nearer… even nearer…
She felt that with each step he took, his expression grew more solemn, as if he were marching into battle, ready to face death without fear…
It gave her the illusion she was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at any moment!
…
Damn, her imagination was running wild.
The bodyguards kept the crowd at bay, and within a few meters radius, only Zhan Su and Shi Qingqing remained.
Zhan Su stopped a meter away from her. “Your name is Shi Qingqing?”
Shi Qingqing wasn’t sure if her eyes were playing tricks, but she thought she saw a fine layer of sweat on his brow, perhaps because he was bundled up on a hot day.
Yet Zhan Su’s voice was so cold it could freeze a person—nothing like someone who was overheated…