Thud! Hana’s head drooped, and she collapsed onto Liang Sheng’s body.
Phew~~ Liang Sheng’s heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled. Today—she had nearly lost her innocence! Thank goodness she had stayed firm and unyielding. She hadn’t let this terrifying yandere force herself upon her.
Sigh. Staying by the side of a protective yandere was safe, sure, but sometimes it put her virtue at risk. Of course, that was still better than losing her life altogether. Among all the yanderes, Hana was the best—her kids were treasures.
“Sleep tight~” Liang Sheng tucked Hana in, then slipped under the covers herself. She wrapped her arms around the other girl’s waist and drifted off into a deep sleep.
The next morning, surprisingly, Hana didn’t make any moves on Liang Sheng. It was probably because nighttime was when beasts and humans alike overflowed with hormones and got frisky.
Over the next few days, aside from being harassed once a day by the Little Yandere—sneaking out to meet Gu Yuqi or the other girls for secret dates while Hana was knocked out by Law Three—Liang Sheng spent all her time frantically catching up on homework.
In the past, she would have just slapped something together and turned it in. But now, Teacher Dong Yue was one of her targets. She had to study hard, improve every day, and make sure there wasn’t a single sloppy bit in her assignments.
School soon started up again, and the person Liang Sheng was most eager to see was none other than Young Miss Lu Ziqing. After all, the Young Miss was a total tsundere. If Liang Sheng didn’t go to her, she wouldn’t swallow her pride and come looking either—being proactive was just too embarrassing.
Chatting and laughing with Song An’an, Liang Sheng arrived at the school gate. There she spotted Lu Ziqing standing under a nearby tree, as if waiting for someone.
No way… is she waiting for me? Liang Sheng’s face lit up with joy. She grabbed Song An’an’s hand and dashed over to the Young Miss.
“Hey, Young Miss, waiting for me here?” Liang Sheng bounced up to Lu Ziqing, grinning ear to ear.
“Song An’an’s Favorability Toward Liang Sheng: 172”
The increase came out of nowhere, leaving Liang Sheng baffled. But she wasn’t complaining—who didn’t love a freebie boost in favorability? If all the girls just handed it to her for free, what a wonderful world this would be! (Keep dreaming.)
After shooing Song An’an away, Liang Sheng trotted after Lu Ziqing, still teasing her with a playful grin.
“Young Miss, your face is so red. Running a fever or something?”
“I-I…” Lu Ziqing stammered, picking up her pace to shake Liang Sheng off. “Stay away from me, you’re annoying!”
Oh man, she’s really gone full tsundere! Liang Sheng nearly burst out laughing. So cute!
The air around them was thick with the sweet scent of oranges, but alas, the Orange Stirrer had to show up—the one guy in this whole story who was utterly clueless about the harem dynamics: Su Ze.
“Miss Ziqing, are you… still mad at me?” Su Ze actually put on a pitiful, puppy-dog expression.
Ugh! Liang Sheng nearly hurled. So gross—why did she have to see this “oily human scum” first thing in the morning? What had she done to deserve this?
Lu Ziqing’s flushed face instantly darkened. She didn’t even spare Su Ze a glance, completely ignoring the pathetic guy.
Nice one! Liang Sheng almost clapped. She sneaked a peek at Su Ze and jolted—his eyes were burning with resentment, staring daggers at her as if he wished she would drop dead on the spot.
Hiss. Liang Sheng didn’t dare gloat any further. She bolted back to her seat in a flash.
Su Ze retracted his murderous glare and went back to gazing at Lu Ziqing with doe eyes. The Young Miss was rummaging through her bag for a book when she turned and caught that sleazy stare from the Big Pig Hoof. She shuddered, a wave of nausea hitting her. In the end, she started reflecting on how she’d ever fallen for him in the first place.
Turning back around, Young Miss Lu Ziqing stared out the window, trying to cleanse her tormented eyes with the beautiful scenery.
Seeing that his first approach had flopped, Su Ze pondered for a moment. Then, steeling himself, he sidled up to Lu Ziqing again, all smiles.
He’s coming back? The Young Miss panicked hard.
Now was the moment for a hero… no, a beauty to save another beauty!
“Hey, Su Ze—er, cough, Su Ze, it’s morning self-study time. You can’t wander around down here~” Liang Sheng wanted to snap at him but decided to go gentle instead. There were other classmates around, after all—she had to maintain her ladylike image.
Ding~ Favorability increased.
“Lu Ziqing’s Favorability Toward Liang Sheng: 117”
Su Ze shot Liang Sheng a vicious glare but said nothing. Ignoring her completely, he kept heading toward the Young Miss.
This guy… he’s utterly shameless. Liang Sheng was equal parts furious and amused.
Furious at his thick skin, amused by it too.
Like a dogskin plaster—once he stuck, he wouldn’t come off.
Liang Sheng was at a loss, and Lu Ziqing was totally panicked too, unsure what to do. Then, salvation arrived?
“Su Ze? Why aren’t you at your seat during morning self-study? What’s with the wandering?” Dong Yue strode into the classroom, a book under her arm and her high heels clicking sharply against the floor.
Whoa~ Favorability dropped.
“Dong Yue’s Favorability Toward Su Ze: 42”
Su Ze slunk back to his seat in embarrassment, avoiding Dong Yue’s eyes. A few guys in the back snickered quietly. They’d long been annoyed with Su Ze. What gave this broke, powerless nobody—who wasn’t even that handsome, top of the class, or super talented—the right to have all these top-tier beauties fawning over him? Seeing him eat dirt like this was pure bliss.
Who’s laughing now? Serves you right for acting all cocky.
Heh heh, Teacher Dong Yue’s timing was perfect. Liang Sheng looked up, batting her eyes at her teacher with a sly smile playing on her lips.
Dong Yue saw Liang Sheng’s grin, and for some reason, her foul mood lifted. Her expression softened, but she still reminded her: “Liang Sheng, get your head down in your book. What are you staring at the teacher for?” Her tone was as gentle as could be, practically dripping with sweetness.
Heh heh heh, see that, Su Ze? That’s what preferential treatment looks like. Liang Sheng turned back around, throwing a smug glance at the ashen-faced (ex-)male lead.
The class flew by. In the last five minutes before the bell, Liang Sheng was already primed to grab the Young Miss and bolt out of the classroom—to ditch Su Ze, that clingy scumbag.
Ding-a-ling! The bell rang right on time.
“Class, let’s review one more…” The physics teacher on stage hadn’t set down his chalk yet.
Class over? Liang Sheng, who hadn’t paid attention at all, perked right up. Perfect—get ready! She shot to her feet.
“Te—acher, see you—”
Physics teacher: “…???”
Classmates: “…Pfft~” What a clown.
Liang Sheng: “…” Turns out, I was the clown all along.
