Chapter 5: Saint Lan School Beauty, "Bullying" at First Sight?
At Saint Lan Noble Academy, the golden school badge shone brilliantly under the morning sun.
As the top academy in the Imperial Capital, luxury cars were everywhere, and the air was thick with the scent of money.
"Vroom—!"
A red bolt of lightning tore through the originally orderly flow of traffic at the school gate.
A ferrari LaFerrari, in a blatantly arrogant manner, performed a beautiful tail flick and parked horizontally in the most conspicuous no-parking zone by the school gate.
The car door swung open, and Lu Shixuan stepped out, wearing sunglasses with one hand in his pocket.
The surrounding students fell silent instantly, followed by a burst of suppressed murmurs.
"It's Lu Shixuan! That wicked young master of the Lu Family!"
"Heavens, how is he driving this limited edition? I heard there are only a few in all of Asia!"
"Stay away. I heard he'll find trouble with anyone if he's in a bad mood."
Lu Shixuan was very satisfied with these fearful gazes.
This was exactly right.
Fear me, hate me, and then isolate me!
He glanced at the system panel in his mind.
Current Task: Intercept the transfer student Chu Yaoyao at the school gate, verbally humiliate her, and snatch her lunch.
Task Reward: God-level Combat Technique, villain points +200.
A cruel smile curled on Lu Shixuan's lips.
Chu Yaoyao, the apple of the eye of the Imperial Capital's Chu Family, had come to school here under an assumed name to escape an arranged family marriage, disguising herself as a needy student.
In the original work, Ye Chen would step forward when she was being bullied by a rich second-generation heir, not only winning her heart but also gaining the backing of the colossus that was the Chu Family.
Today, I, Lu Shixuan, am determined to be that bullying rich heir!
As long as I offend Chu Yaoyao, it's equivalent to offending the Chu Family. When the time comes, the Lu Family will definitely pack me up and throw me out to appease the Chu Family's anger!
Perfect!
Just as he was thinking, a commotion came from the crowd.
A young girl wearing a faded school uniform, holding a thick stack of books, walked over hurriedly with her head down.
She had her hair in a simple ponytail and wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses that covered most of her face, making her look rustic and plain.
But Lu Shixuan knew that beneath those glasses was a face capable of toppling cities and nations.
Not far away by the flower bed, Ye Chen was pretending to read, but his eyes were fixed on the intersection the girl had to pass through.
There was a loose floor tile there.
As long as Chu Yaoyao tripped, Ye Chen would immediately rush up for a "hero saving the beauty" princess carry.
Lu Shixuan gave a cold laugh and strode over.
Just a second before Chu Yaoyao was about to step on that loose tile.
An expensive leather shoe appeared out of nowhere, blocking her path.
"Yo, isn't this the new needy student?"
Lu Shixuan's voice rose, filled with contempt. "Don't you have eyes when you walk? Didn't you see This Young Master's car parked here?"
Chu Yaoyao was startled and stopped abruptly, just happening to avoid the trap.
She looked up through the thick lenses, staring somewhat panic-stricken at the arrogant boy in front of her.
"Sor... sorry, I'll go around." Chu Yaoyao's voice was as thin as a mosquito, only wanting to settle the matter peacefully.
"Go around?"
Lu Shixuan snatched the books she was holding and the lunchbox wrapped in old cloth.
Smack!
The books scattered all over the ground.
"Did This Young Master let you leave?" Lu Shixuan said fiercely. "Since when did this school's threshold become so low that any random cat or dog can enter? You're an eyesore!"
Seeing this from a distance, a flash of ecstasy crossed Ye Chen's eyes.
The opportunity had come!
Lu Shixuan, that idiot, actually took the initiative to provide an assist!
As long as I rush over now, shout "Stop!", and then chase Lu Shixuan away, Chu Yaoyao will definitely be devoted to me!
Ye Chen straightened his collar, preparing to dash.
However, the "humiliated" Chu Yaoyao suddenly froze.
Because a strange voice sounded in her mind without any warning.
Is this the eldest miss of the Chu Family?
Tsk, this disguise technique is too pathetic. Although those shoes are made to look old, the logo on the soles is Italian handmade custom; there aren't more than ten pairs in the whole Imperial Capital.
Only a blind man like Ye Chen wouldn't see it.
But is this girl stupid?
That tile in front is sticking up by two centimeters. That scheming man Ye Chen is waiting right there for her to break her leg so he can take advantage.
If I hadn't stopped her, she'd probably have bitten the dust by now.
Hey, what's in this schoolbag?
So heavy?
Doesn't she know she has low blood sugar?
Not eating breakfast in the morning and carrying such heavy things so far, what if she faints later?
And this lunchbox... Good grief, it's so light. Could there only be pickles and steamed buns inside?
To starve herself into a stomach ailment just to pretend to be poor, is this Chu Family's eldest miss missing a few brain cells?
Chu Yaoyao's pupils shook.
Who?
Who's talking?
She looked around; people were pointing and whispering with indifferent expressions.
Only the fierce-looking Lu Shixuan in front of her... although his mouth didn't move, his eyes... seemed to inadvertently sweep over that raised floor tile?
Could it be him talking?
Is this the legendary... inner voice?
Before she could react, Lu Shixuan made another move.
He weighed the lunchbox in his hand and held it high with a look of disgust: "This is your lunch? It reeks of poverty! This Young Master happens to be hungry, so I'm confiscating it!"
After saying that, he threw the old cloth bundle directly into the passenger seat of the ferrari.
Immediately after, he grabbed an exquisite insulated bag from the car. It was the top-tier Wagyu sandwich and imported milk that the servants had forced on him when he left home this morning.
"In exchange, you deal with this trash."
Lu Shixuan shoved the insulated bag forcefully into Chu Yaoyao's arms, the force almost making her lose her footing. "Don't misunderstand, This Young Master just thinks this thing takes up space, and I'm afraid throwing it in the trash will dirty my hands. A poor ghost like you is only fit to eat my leftovers."
Whew, luckily I reacted quickly.
Although this Wagyu sandwich is a bit cold, it's high in calories, perfect for supplementing her sugar levels.
That milk is warm; hopefully, it can alleviate her low blood sugar.
As for her lunchbox... I'll reluctantly take it away and have someone return it to her later, stuffed with some good food.
This girl is too thin; it's quite heart-wrenching to look at.
System, this wave of lunch robbery was malicious enough, right?
Quick, Chu Family's eldest miss, get angry!
Quickly use your family's power to blacklist me!
Chu Yaoyao held the warm insulated bag in her arms, the faint scent of milk lingering at the tip of her nose.
She stared blankly at Lu Shixuan's face, which was practically screaming "I'm a bad guy."
He was clearly snatching things, but why did it sound like... he was feeding her?
He was clearly hurling insults, but why was every word filled with... concern?
Moreover, he actually saw through her identity and even knew about Ye Chen's scheme?
Chu Yaoyao subconsciously looked to the side.
Sure enough, she saw Ye Chen standing by the flower bed with an awkward starting posture, his face ashen.
That raised floor tile was exactly where she had almost stepped just now.
So... he did it to save me?
To prevent me from falling, to prevent me from being plotted against by that scheming man, and even for my low blood sugar, he didn't hesitate to use this "bully" method to give me breakfast?
Chu Yaoyao's heart skipped a beat.
Is this... the eldest young master of the Lu Family?
The notorious playboy who supposedly commits every evil?
Liars!
The rumors are all lies!
He's clearly a tsundere and gentle... guardian!
"Hey! What are you dazing off for!" Seeing her not speaking, Lu Shixuan thought she was scared silly. He felt a secret thrill and continued to ramp up the pressure, "Aren't you going to get lost? Are you waiting for This Young Master to treat you to a meal?"
Chu Yaoyao snapped back to her senses, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly uncontrollably.
She lowered her head to hide the smile in her eyes and whispered, "Tha... Thank you, Young Master Lu."
"Thank you my ass! Get lost!"
Lu Shixuan waved his hand impatiently, turned to get into the car, and the ferrari roared as it sped away.
Done!
Successful humiliation!
Now she must hate me to death!
I'll just go home and wait to receive the lawyer's letter!
As the sports car drove away, that cheerful inner voice gradually faded.
Chu Yaoyao stood in place, tightly clutching the sandwich in her arms.
She opened the insulated bag; inside were neatly arranged slices of fruit and a note that hadn't been torn off yet, written in the Lu Family chef's handwriting: Young Master, remember to eat on time.
"Lu Shixuan..."
Chu Yaoyao softly murmured the name. Through her black-rimmed glasses, her originally cold eyes now shimmered with a light they had never held before.
"You've successfully caught my attention."
Not far away.
Watching this scene, Ye Chen's fists clenched until they cracked.
The script is wrong!
Wasn't Lu Shixuan bullying her?
Why did Chu Yaoyao say thank you in the end?
And that insulated bag... that's a limited edition Hermes meal bag!
That spendthrift Lu Shixuan actually gave away a bag worth tens of thousands of yuan as a trash bag?
"Damn it! Is there something wrong with Lu Shixuan's head?"
Ye Chen gritted his teeth.
Not only did he steal his thunder, but he also ruined his plan to save the beauty.
"A poor girl who hasn't seen the world like Chu Yaoyao must have been bought over by that designer bag," Ye Chen thought disdainfully. "Shallow woman! When I control the Lu Family in the future, I'll make you realize you're not good enough for me!"
He took a deep breath, adjusted his expression, put on a refined and elegant look, and walked toward Chu Yaoyao.
Since Plan A failed, then execute Plan B.
Use a gentle offensive to occupy a place in the heart of this startled "poor student."
"Student, are you okay?"
Ye Chen walked up to Chu Yaoyao, his voice as warm as jade and his eyes full of concern. "That Lu Shixuan just now was too much. I'm Ye Chen. If you need help..."
Chu Yaoyao looked up and gave him a cold glance.
That look was like looking at a pile of non-recyclable trash.
"Let go."
Holding the insulated bag, Chu Yaoyao walked right past Ye Chen without looking back.
Leaving Ye Chen standing alone, bewildered in the wind.
No... I'm so handsome, so gentle, and an incarnation of justice.
You said thank you to that wicked young master who snatched your lunchbox, but told me, a good person who wants to help, to get lost?
Is there still any justice in this world?
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