Chapter 8: Are You Really Trying to Chase After Me?

“Annoying...”

In the classroom, Yao Yanyan sat alone in the back corner, holding a small compact mirror, glancing at her reflection repeatedly.

Her face, adorned with delicate makeup, appeared beautiful in the mirror, though faint grayish-black circles around her eyes were barely noticeable unless looked at closely. Still, it troubled Yao Yanyan.

Because of Qin Luo’s series of provocative actions yesterday, Xu Ke was deeply unsettled. As the girl who had been confessed to at the time, Yao Yanyan became the focus of Xu Ke’s attention.

Unable to vent her frustration on Qin Luo, Xu Ke simply directed it at Yao Yanyan.

And her way of venting was simple and direct—silent, expressionless, staring coldly at Yao Yanyan.

From dusk till night, from night till bedtime.

Yao Yanyan couldn’t sleep last night. Every time she closed her eyes, she felt as if a pair of eyes were fixated closely on the back of her head, a sensation more harrowing than watching a horror movie.

The resentment was palpable; the entire dorm felt it, but Yao Yanyan bore the brunt, waking up today with dark circles under her eyes.

“Tch, I never hit on her little lapdog. Him confessing to me is his own problem. Why is she glaring at me like that? It’s given me dark circles. I’m so mad...”

Recalling Xu Ke’s hostile attitude last night, Yao Yanyan muttered complaints under her breath.

Just then, the once somewhat noisy classroom suddenly fell silent.

Yao Yanyan assumed the teacher had arrived to start the class, so she put away her compact mirror. When she looked up, she was stunned.

He... how is he here?!

Her naturally enchanting eyes reflected a handsome face—who else could it be but Qin Luo?

At the same time, Qin Luo happened to glance her way. Their eyes met; a gentle smile appeared on Qin Luo’s face before he strode directly toward her.

Oh no... Is he really coming for me?

Yao Yanyan stared dumbfounded, her expression shifting rapidly as her mind raced.

She was a music major, and this class was compulsory for her. Qin Luo wasn’t in this major; while he could have taken the course as an elective, Yao Yanyan had never seen him in this class before, meaning he hadn’t enrolled.

And yet now, he suddenly appeared here with a clear purpose—heading straight for her... Could it be that this guy was serious? Has he really switched his affections to me?

For a moment, Yao Yanyan was at a loss.

As Qin Luo approached, all the classmates’ gazes fixed on him. Every single one wore an expression of intrigue.

The boys looked on with confusion and surprise; the girls, besides curiosity, showed hints of admiration and skepticism.

University was never short of bored students. The school’s “campus beauty” contests weren’t just fiction but a recognized reality.

At this metropolitan university, the so-called goddess group—Xu Ke, Yao Yanyan, and others—were acknowledged as a few of the campus beauties. Though no one bothered to pick a campus heartthrob, if there were such a contest, the female students would undoubtedly cast their votes for Qin Luo.

No wonder—he was just too handsome.

Since acquiring the system, Qin Luo had received multiple boosts to his charm and aura. These attributes elevated his appearance, giving him a presence that far outshone other male classmates in front of the girls.

However, that wasn’t the main point—the real question was: why was Qin Luo here?

He hadn’t enrolled in this class and had never been seen in this classroom before. Why show up now?

The students exchanged glances, all recalling the incident in front of the girls' dorm yesterday. They all suddenly understood.

“Damn, why did Qin Luo suddenly come to our class?”

“And he’s heading straight for Yao Yanyan... Could he really have fallen for her?”

“Obviously! Didn’t you hear? He confessed to her yesterday, right in front of Xu Ke. If he didn’t genuinely like Yao Yanyan, would he have done that?”

“Incredible. Of all people to like, he chose Yao Yanyan. This guy really doesn’t know the meaning of ‘deadly’.”

“So many guys have been tortured by Yao Yanyan. He just got freed from Xu Ke, and now he turns around to chase Yao Yanyan? He’s seriously stubborn.”

“I don’t know about that, but I know he’s ruthless.”

The guys looked at Qin Luo with respect and admiration, as if witnessing a warrior marching into battle with no return.

The girls, however, had a different take.

“That’s Qin Luo, right? It’s the first time I’ve seen him up close—he’s so handsome.”

“Yeah, I’d only heard about him chasing Xu Ke before, and I didn’t think much about it. But he’s actually very good-looking.”

“Didn’t you see yesterday’s forum? He’s not chasing Xu Ke anymore; it seems he likes Yao Yanyan now.”

“Yao Yanyan? No way! Even if he likes someone, why her? That woman’s no good!”

“Whether she’s good or not is another story, but I think Qin Luo isn’t any better. He just gave up on Xu Ke and turned to Yao Yanyan. What a scumbag!”

One male student overheard the girls’ chatter and couldn’t help defending Qin Luo: “You can’t say that. He and Xu Ke aren’t together. It’s his freedom to like whoever he wants.”

A girl shot him a blank look: “But he can’t just stop chasing like that. Where’s the girl’s dignity? He only thinks of himself and ignores the girl’s feelings. If that’s not scumbag behavior, what is?”

Tension rose. The guy gasped, “If you say that, I might have to give you a couple of punches.”

The girl glared fearlessly, “Try me!”

“What? You want a fair warrior duel?”

“Bring it on. Who’s afraid?”

The battle that was destined to end in defeat for one side never happened. Qin Luo ignored the stares and whispers, walking straight up to Yao Yanyan, carefully appraising her as he passed.

She had long, black wavy hair with strands dyed faint blue, a pointed chin, and a classic oval face framed by perfect features.

Her nose was high and straight; her lips, thin and tinted with lipstick, were red and alluring. Her almond-shaped eyes carried a natural charm, enhanced by exquisite makeup, giving her an inherently seductive aura.

A small, natural beauty mark just below the corner of her left eye added to her allure, making her look fashionable and radiant, exuding a mature charm beyond her years.

Moreover, her figure was striking. The white T-shirt couldn’t conceal her splendid curves. The long hem covered her denim shorts, but her long, fair legs were exposed, creating the illusion she wasn’t wearing pants at all—utterly tantalizing.

Her body was perfectly balanced—slim where it should be, shapely where it counted—an ideal “S” curve. Even without considering her face, her figure alone could outshine all the other girls around her.

In ancient times, she’d be the infamous femme fatale, captivating all who dared look her way.

No wonder so many men, even those with girlfriends, found it impossible to resist Yao Yanyan’s charm. With that looks and figure, who could?

This was no mere bovine-headed warrior. This was a bovine-headed war god!

Qin Luo couldn’t help but think to himself. Each goddess in the group had her own beauty, but for sheer seduction and allure, none matched Yao Yanyan.

Just like her name—purely a little enchantress.

“Do you need something?” Yao Yanyan suddenly spoke, her sparkling eyes fixed on Qin Luo’s face, as if guessing his purpose.

“Is anyone sitting next to you?” Qin Luo smiled, answering with a question instead of directly.

Yao Yanyan shook her head. Ever since news about her had been circulating around school, she’d been isolated in class.

Girls hated and envied her; boys kept their distance. No one sat beside her—even three desks away was empty. It was as if being near her meant losing something important, like a walking plague.

Qin Luo could guess why no one wanted to sit with her. But he didn’t care—he had a purpose in approaching Yao Yanyan.

Whether her character was good or bad was irrelevant; to him, she was just a tool to exploit the system. Others’ avoidance made it easier for him to get close.

So Qin Luo confidently sat beside Yao Yanyan and smiled, “Mind if I sit in on this class?”

Yao Yanyan fixed her gaze on him, eyes narrowing slightly, her expression shifting between confusion and teasing. Finally, with a hint of amusement, she whispered, “Are you really trying to chase me?”

Qin Luo grinned, “Can’t I?”

“Whether you can or not isn’t up to me. It’s your freedom to chase whoever you want, just like you chased Xu Ke.”

“So I have quite the initiative then... Do you have a boyfriend?”

“If I did?”

“Would you mind adding one more?”

Yao Yanyan couldn’t help but chuckle, clearly pleased. “I didn’t realize before—you’re actually pretty interesting.”

Qin Luo smiled back. “I used to put all my attention on Xu Ke. Talking more with you all would’ve upset her, so I stayed quiet.”

Yao Yanyan smirked, “And now? Not afraid anymore?”

Qin Luo winked, “What do you think?”

Yao Yanyan said no more, just rolled her eyes at him and busied herself with her phone.