Chapter 68: The Little Follower at the Aristocratic School (Part 17)

Noah Academy, East District, tennis court.

Shen Ke held a bottle of water as she walked toward the court. Leigh had messaged her to come to the tennis court.

Shen Ke didn’t refuse. She even bought a bottle of water.

Shen Ke had always known that the holder of the black gem brooch was extremely popular at the academy, but when she arrived at the tennis court, she finally gained a concrete understanding.

The spectator stands at the tennis court were completely packed, with everyone’s gazes firmly locked on Leigh in the court.

Shen Ke looked over. Leigh had tied her golden long curly hair into a high ponytail. She wore a sleeveless top, and her toned, powerful muscles were clearly visible as she swung her arm.

Shen Ke pursed her lips. She hadn’t expected someone like Leigh to have so many fans.

But it made sense. Leigh’s appearance was flawless, just a tiny bit inferior to hers.

Shen Ke scanned her surroundings and spotted an empty seat in the back row. She walked over and sat down obediently.

The moment her butt hit the seat, the phone in her coat pocket started vibrating. Shen Ke took it out and saw it was a call from Si Minglan.

But the noise around her was too loud, so Shen Ke didn’t answer. Instead, she hung up and sent Si Minglan a text.

After sending it, Shen Ke put her phone back. Si Minglan rarely contacted her; usually, it was Shen Ke who reached out first.

Though she could act spoiled in front of Si Minglan, who doted on her, that doting was superficial. Si Minglan didn’t care whether she was doing well or what she needed. The occasional calls were always about Si Qing.

This time was probably about Si Qing too.

Shen Ke’s gaze fell on the court. She didn’t notice that the moment she sat down, the atmosphere around her gradually quieted.

Shen Ke wore her usual uniform: a fitted wine-red coat, white shirt inside, a neatly tied tie, and a pleated skirt that only reached her thighs, revealing legs that looked soft and delicate.

But today, Shen Ke wasn’t wearing long stockings. Instead, she had on short socks that reached her calves. Her legs were long and snow-white, with a pink tint at the knees that looked especially alluring.

Shen Ke stared at Leigh, crossing her legs, her black leather shoes dangling and swaying, captivating the hearts of those sneaking glances her way.

Shen Ke was very beautiful—this was beyond doubt. Posts about her appeared on the school forum every day.

But few people could get close to her. First, Shen Ke was the sole affiliate of the academy’s most mysterious black brooch holder—no one dared to provoke her.

Second, Shen Ke had a terrible personality.

If you said the wrong thing, she’d dislike you and ignore you in no time.

If she took a liking to you and dragged you into the bathroom to bully you, that might be your only chance for intimate contact.

She’d slap your face and make you crawl on the ground like a dog while she stepped on you.

But such “good fortune” was reserved for special admission students and yellow gem class folks. Shen Ke never spared a second glance at purple gem or red gem class people.

At that moment, plenty of red gem and purple gem students sat around Shen Ke. Inevitably, someone couldn’t hold back and approached her.

“You’re Shen Ke, right? I’m the second miss of Lida Group.”

Shen Ke turned her head toward the voice, her gaze immediately scanning the girl’s chest—a red gem class brooch.

Shen Ke silently turned back. She never provoked red gem or purple gem class people.

Shen Ke didn’t know this girl was just the beginning. More and more people started introducing themselves to her.

They swarmed around her like flies, buzzing in her ears.

Shen Ke frowned, finally unable to take it. She parted her red lips and yelled angrily, “You’re all so annoying!”

But some people just didn’t get it. A soft female voice rang out: “How can you say that? We just want to be friends with you.”

Chen Liu stood up, pushed through the crowd, and came before Shen Ke. “Shen Ke, do you remember me? I’m Chen Liu. I want to apologize to you for last time.”

[Yes! That’s how, Host! First build a good relationship with her, then trick her to those people!]

“Wow wow wow! Goddess Leigh!!!” Piercing screams and cheers echoed through the court, completely drowning out Chen Liu’s voice.

Shen Ke gripped the water bottle tightly. She wanted to know what had happened to make everyone cheer so suddenly.

But this Chen Liu was blocking her view—utterly detestable!

Shen Ke ignored Chen Liu completely and stood up to move aside.

Her gaze landed on Leigh, who leaped into the air, body fully extended. Golden hair, green eyes, exquisite and three-dimensional features outlined by the sunlight, like a beauty goddess from Western mythology.

Catching the high-speed spinning tennis ball, Leigh swung her arm with force. The ball flew toward the opponent with unstoppable power and speed—too fast for anyone to return.

“So handsome!!!” Cheers erupted around her again.

Whistles sounded as Leigh won the match with absolute dominance, even though it was just for fun.

Leigh breathed heavily. She lifted her head, scanning the stands, and immediately locked onto Shen Ke.

Such a beautiful darling—she spotted her right away, of course.

Leigh flashed a smile and raised her hand to wave, but a figure blocked herself in front of Shen Ke.

Leigh’s smile stiffened for a moment. She lowered her racket and walked toward Shen Ke.

Chen Liu had no idea danger was approaching. She stood before Shen Ke, her fairly pretty face plastered with a hypocritical smile. “Shen Ke, can you accept my apology? I want to be friends with you.”

Shen Ke crossed her arms, her expression arrogant as she sized up Chen Liu with utter disdain, then replied firmly, “What the hell are you? Why should I accept your apology?”

Crack. Chen Liu felt her sanity crumbling rapidly. She silently chanted to stay calm, but still forced her smile as she leaned close to Shen Ke’s ear and whispered, “Shen Ke, those top-tier people just see you as a disposable toy. Only with a special admission student like me will you get real friendship.”

“Then you won’t get hurt.” What was with the arrogance? Once those people circled her, she’d make sure they kicked Shen Ke out of school first.

Shen Ke snorted coldly and shoved Chen Liu’s approaching face away. “Are you itching for another slap?”

Chen Liu’s eyelid twitched. She could barely maintain her fake smile. “Shen Ke, you actually hate those rich people too, right? They always abuse their backgrounds. Don’t you—” As Chen Liu spoke, a hand suddenly clamped onto her shoulder, followed by excruciating pain. Chen Liu’s face turned deathly pale—her shoulder felt like it was shattering.

“Classmate, you need to keep your distance when talking to people, got it?” Leigh smiled brightly, looking somewhat innocent as she glanced down.

Chen Liu stiffly turned her head and met Leigh’s gaze. In an instant, she trembled like a sieve. How… how could she see such thick killing intent in a student’s eyes?

Leigh pressed on Chen Liu’s shoulder and shoved her aside, positioning herself in front of Shen Ke.

“Darling, you came to watch me.”

Shen Ke nodded and handed over the water. “Here, I bought this for you.”

Leigh’s eyes widened in delight. She pulled Shen Ke into a tight hug. “Baby, you’re too good to me!”

“Oh right, did you see me play just now? Wasn’t it awesome?”

Leigh hugged too tightly, and she’d sweated from the exercise. It didn’t stink, but Shen Ke hated it. “Leigh, let go of me.”

But Leigh showed no sign of loosening.

Shen Ke pushed at Leigh, and when she couldn’t budge her, she angrily grabbed Leigh’s ear. “I said, let go!”

Leigh let out a wronged “oh” and slowly released Shen Ke.

At that moment, the System in Chen Liu’s mind frantically urged her on.

[Host, go brush presence with that person quick!]

Chen Liu’s face was ashen. A single glance had scared her immobile.

[S-Sys, System, let’s go! I feel like Leigh will kill me—she really will!]

The System’s mechanical voice tsked lowly. [Useless trash.]

The voice was too soft for Chen Liu to hear. The next instant, she lost consciousness.

Shen Ke felt Leigh was being too high-profile. Was it because she was a foreigner? So intimate with a lackey. She knew they were more open over there, but this was too much.

Shen Ke looked up and saw everyone’s gazes gathered on them.

A faint blush rose on Shen Ke’s cheeks. “Leigh, I want to leave.”

Leigh pulled out her phone and handed it to Shen Ke. “Darling, I still have to play some more. If you’re bored, use my phone to call my lackeys over to hang out with you. No password.”

“Group A is all of them.”

She’d wanted Baby to admire her skills, but it seemed Baby wasn’t into it.

Shen Ke’s eyes lit up at Leigh’s words. Did this mean she was in charge?

Shen Ke curved her eyes in a smile and took the phone. “Okay, then I’m off!”

Shen Ke left without looking back. Leigh’s outstretched hand hung in midair. Aww, Baby should’ve given her a kiss before going.

Leigh’s actions and words made no attempt to hide, blatantly staking her claim.

The System controlled Chen Liu’s body and shouted at Leigh in a pitiful tone: “Leigh, why’d you grab so hard? I didn’t provoke you. It really hurts!”

Leigh turned back, her smile radiant. “What? You disgusting thing, who are you imitating~?” The rising tone made it sound delightful.

The System froze. It had been imitating—imitating Shen Ke. Per calculations, the expression should’ve been perfect. How did she see through it instantly?

“Chen Liu” widened her eyes and yelled angrily, “What nonsense are you spouting? I didn’t!”

Leigh’s lips curved high as she reached out and pressed Chen Liu’s shoulder. “Oh really?”

“Chen Liu” slapped Leigh’s hand away. “Don’t touch me! Think a bit of stinky money makes you superior? Disgusting!”

Leigh’s fair hand back reddened slightly. She lowered her eyes and laughed out loud.

The System scanned Leigh’s facial expression: confirmed happy. It seemed “Chen Liu” had successfully drawn Leigh’s attention.

As long as “Chen Liu” won over these children of destiny’s affections, it could absorb them and flee to a higher plane.

The System didn’t notice the atmosphere growing quieter until a large hand firmly gripped “Chen Liu’s” face.

Leigh’s eyes crinkled with laughter. “Looks like this classmate still doesn’t know what kind of place this school really is.”

“To put it dramatically, you’re just the lowest, stupidest pig here. If I want, I can turn you into a raving lunatic.”

“Chen Liu” screamed, “You’re all just watching?!”

The System scanned the surrounding people’s expressions and gazes through Chen Liu’s eyes. Everyone was gloating—no one showed sympathy or pity.

Leigh’s wickedness was never hidden—unbridled and blatant. With her beautiful face, powerful background, and exceptional self, even her bad side became a charming trait.

It drew more admirers. Rich heirs always chased thrills.

Their material needs were satisfied; only their empty, bored spirits remained.

They loved seeing the terrified expressions on those pitiful worms’ faces.

For once, the System doubted its judgment. This world was clearly a Mary Sue campus novel.

Four people with top backgrounds at a noble school, vying for a commoner.

It had first tried binding Qi Yuan, the world’s center—winning those people’s affections should’ve been easy.

But it couldn’t invade Qi Yuan’s mental world, so it switched to Chen Liu, implanting false memories.

After entering the school and observing, it found everyone orbiting that Shen Ke.

Endless calculations yielded the optimal path: have Chen Liu follow Shen Ke’s route, plus some unyielding integrity unbought by money.

But two attempts had failed.

The System merely controlled Chen Liu’s body; it felt no pain itself. But calculations showed the pressure on Chen Liu’s face enough to burst blood vessels.

The System went silent for a moment, then withdrew control over Chen Liu’s body.

Chen Liu’s consciousness snapped awake. She rolled her eyes, and tears instantly fell.

Leigh’s smile faded slightly as she withdrew her hand. Then, she rolled the water Shen Ke had given her over her face, as if the bottle still retained Shen Ke’s warmth. “Geez, my good mood has been completely ruined.”

Chen Liu was so frightened that she fell sitting on the ground. Her facial skin and flesh ached terribly, even down to her bones. She didn’t know what had happened—one moment she came to her senses, and the next she met Leigh’s gaze that looked upon her like a dead person.

Leigh passed by Chen Liu and sighed. “I’ll spare you for now. Baby probably really wants to beat you, so let Baby deal with you later.”

Shen Ke only called two people, but unexpectedly, both were from the Red Chest Pin Class.

Shen Ke held Leigh’s phone smugly. So what if they were Red Chest Pin Class? They were Leigh’s little followers anyway, and Leigh had handed her little followers over to her. Now she was Leigh!

Shen Ke raised her small face with a spoiled expression. “Alright, you two, follow me. I’m in a very bad mood today. Go find me some blind fool so I can vent!” She had never bossed around Red Chest Pin people before.

The two exchanged a glance and smiled. “If you need to vent, you can use us.”

Shen Ke glanced at them and huffed. “No way. Fine, you two follow me. I’ll go myself!”

With that, Shen Ke turned around, hugged her arms, lifted her chin slightly, and strutted aggressively through the school.

Those familiar with Shen Ke knew she had begun hunting for prey.

Some people who had been chatting fine suddenly started cursing at each other after Shen Ke glanced over.

Shen Ke resembled a spoiled eldest miss more than anyone else in this school.

But no one disliked her.

Who would dislike a little cat?

Her slightly bad temper only made her seem cuter.

Shen Ke’s black leg stockings only reached her calves, boldly exposing her long, well-proportioned legs.

As she walked, her skirt swayed and her hair tails swung, truly like a beautiful peacock strutting proudly and aggressively. She left a palpitation in the heart of every student who saw her, making them afraid to look too long.

Shen Ke chuckled smugly. “You two saw that, right? That’s my intimidating power. Those students are really afraid of me!” She said this to every little follower following her!

“Even if you are Red Gem Class people, as long as you are Leigh’s little followers for a day, you are my little followers for a day!” There was a hint of arrogance and dominance in Shen Ke’s voice, but because she spoke in a coquettish tone, it didn’t sound off-putting.

The two behind her couldn’t hold back their smiles, their lips curving up.

Not everyone in this school liked Shen Ke—like these two. They had been indifferent to Shen Ke before; after all, they had seen too many pretty people.

But after interacting, they discovered that Shen Ke just standing there, looking at you with those sparkling cat eyes, made your heart soften uncontrollably.

Fair and tender skin, a small nose, pointed chin, black long straight hair with neat bangs—pure to the extreme, yet carrying another kind of allure.

However, the two didn’t dare entertain too many thoughts.

Someone like Leigh handing her phone to another person said it all.

Those top-tier people had terrifying possessiveness over their belongings.

No one wanted to challenge that.

Shen Ke felt like she had returned to her old days of showing off.

With this thought, a small smile appeared on Shen Ke’s face.

Suddenly, Shen Ke’s eyes widened, and she shouted, “Qi Yuan!”

Shen Ke trotted two steps toward Qi Yuan and said smugly, “Look at my black brooch. I’m Leigh’s person now—no one dares bully me. And as my pet, I’ll treat you well!”

Shen Ke blinked her eyes, eagerly awaiting Qi Yuan’s adoring gaze.

But Qi Yuan merely gave her a cold glance before brushing past Shen Ke and walking away.

Qi Yuan clenched her fingers tightly. Sure enough, something had happened between Shen Ke and that Golden Hair yesterday.

If Shen Ke had obediently let that Golden Hair kiss and lick her, or even go further—

She couldn’t think about it. Just those words made Qi Yuan’s heart ache fiercely with anger as jealousy drowned her completely. She feared she would do something crazy if she stayed any longer.

Anyway, she was just a pet with no right to meddle.

Shen Ke parted her red lips slightly. Qi Yuan had been gone for a while before she reacted. She turned to look at Qi Yuan’s retreating back, then lifted her head to her two little followers. “Did she just ignore me?”

The two nodded.

Shen Ke lowered her head to look at her little leather shoes. “Why didn’t she pay attention to me?”

The two exchanged a glance and said lowly, “Do you need us to bring her back?”

Shen Ke shook her head. “No. If she ignores me, fine! I won’t pay attention to her either!” Although she said that, Shen Ke felt her nose sting.

Shen Ke didn’t know that whenever she felt sad or unhappy, her tone always turned soft and low, making it obvious she was aggrieved.

She had said it so nicely just now—why did Qi Yuan ignore her? Not just anyone could be her toy, protected by her!

She treated Qi Yuan so well, yet Qi Yuan dared to ignore her!

So infuriating!

This must be the cold violence that Huang Miao and the others talked about!