You said you hated men, why are your eyes now full of love?-Chapter 83 - The One Who Captivates Everyone

The afternoon sunlight was just right.

The girl sat by the window, her eyes downcast as she leafed through her textbook.

Some people are just born to be different.

Even as she studied quietly with her head down, her unique aura made hearts beat faster.

Han Yanchu was the first to step down from the podium. He walked over to the girl's seat and lightly tapped the desk with his fingers.

Ruan Qingqing, who was buried in her books, was disturbed by the sound.

She looked up and glanced at the culprit.

"Yes?"

A few strands of hair slipped from her delicate, porcelain-white face, so beautiful that even the well-traveled young master from the capital couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.

"Excuse me, do you need something?"

Her soft voice was melodious, and Han Yanchu, who had been lost in thought for a moment, quickly snapped back to reality.

He quickly adjusted his demeanor and flashed a sunny, handsome smile at the girl. "Hello, may I sit next to you?"

His features were sharp and handsome, and when he smiled, he seemed non-threatening, full of youthful charm.

It was rare for any girl to remain calm in front of this face, and she was probably no exception…

"Sorry, this seat is taken."

Her light reply carried a hint of apology, and the infectious smile on Han Yanchu's face gradually froze.

Interesting. For the first time in his life, he had been rejected without hesitation.

Woman, you have successfully caught my attention.

His expression quickly relaxed and his tone remained enthusiastic.

"No problem, I can sit here for now. When your seatmate arrives, I'll discuss it with him. If necessary, I can even pay you."

Ruan Qingqing shook her head and continued to gently refuse. "Someone is already sitting here."

"I know someone is sitting here, but it's no big deal to switch seats. Didn't the teacher say that we should help each other?"

Han Yanchu pretended to be innocent, standing on the moral high ground to try to pressure them.

"I don't think he would mind."

Without waiting for her answer, he picked up the book on the desk, intending to move it to another empty seat.

Thud—

The book he had just picked up was forcefully pushed back down within seconds.

The slight collision sound broke the deafening silence of the classroom, making it particularly abrupt.

Ruan Qingqing looked at him steadily and repeated her original answer.

"I'll say it again, there is someone sitting here."

As she spoke, her previously soft and gentle demeanor suddenly turned icy.

Han Yanchu's heart skipped a beat, an inexplicable feeling of panic arising.

The girl's eyes were beautiful, like the pebbles you can see at the bottom of a lake from the shore—clear, clean, and sparkling.

Being stared at by such eyes felt like layer upon layer of his facade being ruthlessly torn away, exposing all the dirty and ugly thoughts inside.

After a moment, he realized what had happened and felt a surge of shame and anger.

Damn it! How could I be inexplicably afraid for a moment?

"Thank you for reminding me several times. I know this seat is occupied."

Han Yanchu said with a cheerful smile, returning to his usual outwardly optimistic demeanor, though his tone carried an unmistakable hint of gloom.

"But I just want to sit here. What am I supposed to do?"

At that moment, Han Yanxi, who had been silent, looked over coldly. Although his expression didn't change, his indifferent attitude was unmistakable.

"Don't be ungrateful."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the classroom immediately became tense, as if a faint cold current had swept through and penetrated every corner.

Han Yanchu narrowed his eyes.

From the past to the present, there was nothing the two brothers wanted that they couldn't get.

Whether it was this seat or this person, they had to have it!

He exerted force with his hand, intending to forcibly change the seat.

But in the next few seconds, the calm and collected expression on his face suddenly changed.

Why can't I lift it up?

No matter how hard he tried, the girl's seemingly delicate and weak white hand pressed down firmly on the book without moving an inch.

Han Yanchu looked at her in shock and uncertainty, a ridiculous fact popping into his mind that he didn't even want to admit.

His strength... wasn't even greater than a girl's?!

"Um, you two... maybe you should sit somewhere else for now."

As the stalemate continued, a male student mustered up the courage to speak up.

"This is Mop Demon King's seat."

Mop Demon King? What kind of nonsense is this?

Having just been thwarted by the girl, Han Yanchu felt a bit irritated and was about to ask when the classroom broadcast sounded inconveniently.

"Teachers preparing for class, please organize the students to go to the auditorium for the swearing-in ceremony."

"Please organize students to proceed to the auditorium for the swearing-in ceremony."

Meanwhile, the principal, who had been trying to minimize his presence since earlier, heaved a long sigh of relief.

Damn, that was almost terrifying!

The headmaster couldn't afford to offend either Ji Mu or the Han brothers, so he had hesitated to speak out. He couldn't help but feel relieved at the timely interruption.

In gratitude, he clapped his hands without changing his expression.

"All right, students, line up."

The sudden interruption greatly relaxed the previously tense atmosphere.

Han Yanchu clicked his tongue in annoyance.

Fine, I'll wait until the oath ceremony is over.

Since the girl didn't work, he might as well start with this so-called Mop Demon King.

Remembering the cautious tone others used when mentioning him, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Mop Demon King, huh? Huh.

He was determined to see just how difficult this guy could be.

If the soft approach didn't work, then... he'd go hard!

…

Afternoon around 3:20 pm.

The school auditorium was packed.

Looking around, the dense crowd resembled a vast ocean, filled with the noise of conversations, buzzing with excitement.

A teacher dressed in a formal suit stood at the center of the spacious and bright auditorium stage, holding a microphone as the host.

"Students, as the new round of national college entrance exams approaches, I hope..."

The rhythmic tone of his voice echoed through the microphone, creating a soothing, almost magical effect.

Under his guidance, the noisy environment in the auditorium gradually quieted down.

On the observation deck on the third floor, a group of leaders from the provincial capital sat on couches and chatted comfortably.

Looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the bustling scene below, a middle-aged man with graying temples sighed.

"The atmosphere here is getting better every year. You can hardly tell it's a place for noble young masters and ladies."

"Don't say that. This year is different. Yulan took first place in the two joint exams organized by Tianhua City. Even when the top city school here brought in outside help, they could only get second place."

One of the leaders, surnamed Ji, joked with the principal.

"Old Gu, I heard that you have a promising disciple here. Why are you hiding him? It's no fun if you don't let us see her. Afraid we'll poach her?"

The principal waved his hand with a smile, "Be patient, be patient. The main act has to make a grand entrance, right?"

…

Below, the start of the swearing-in ceremony continued in an orderly fashion.

When the main speaker finished the last part of the opening speech, the climax that the provincial leaders had been eagerly waiting for finally arrived.

"Now, please give your warmest applause to welcome Ji Mu, the student who has ranked first in the city's joint examinations for two years in a row, won the provincial gold prize for literature, is a candidate for the International Math Olympiad, and is the most extraordinary student in our school's history, to make a speech."

The host teacher excitedly listed the honors the young man had received.

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

The most enthusiastic reactions came from the majority of the boys.

Although they all knew that Ji Mu was impressive, they hadn't expected him to be at this level.

First in the joint exams! A gold medal! The International Math Olympiad!

Damn it! He's single-handedly raised Yulan's status. Who would dare to say that our school isn't good anymore!

A feeling of pride surged in their hearts, and they applauded enthusiastically.

Compared to the boys' enthusiasm, the girls' applause was noticeably more perfunctory.

Some even gossiped.

"I knew that this swearing-in ceremony was organized especially for Four Eyes. Look, they even called the media.

"Tsk tsk, the intention is too obvious."

"Poor seniors, the whole class isn't as important as Four Eyes."

"I really don't get it. It's just good grades, what's there to brag about?"

"Exactly, just his face alone, the media would be embarrassed... Wow!"

The scornful chatter stopped abruptly, as if they had seen something shocking.

The girl who had been criticizing Ji Mu blushed, her hand shaking as she pointed at the stage, and screamed excitedly.

"Ahhh! Who is that handsome guy with a face straight out of a comic book?"

On the stage, all eyes were fixed on the young man who stepped up to the center, one step at a time.

The white spotlight shone down, making his tall and slender figure even more radiant, like an immortal descending from the clouds.

"Hello, everyone."

Holding the microphone, his amber peach blossom eyes glanced over the audience indifferently.

"I'm Ji Mu from Class 8, Grade 10, the freshman representative of Yulan High School."

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