Reincarnated as her wicked older sister who has been cleansed up, she attracts a swarm of beastly hu

Chapter 139 Side Story: The Real World (4)

Just as Wen Li least wanted to see, the elevator malfunctioned.

At this moment, the enclosed space was pitch black. In that short instant, Wen Li's mind was filled with all sorts of news about elevator malfunctions, and cold sweat instantly soaked her back.

At that moment, the elevator lights came on again.

Zhu Yan turned on the phone's built-in flashlight.

"Please move aside," Zhu Yan said.

Wen Li then realized that she was standing near the elevator buttons, blocking the emergency call button.

Upon hearing Zhu Yan's words, Wen Li shifted her body slightly.

Zhu Yan quickly pressed all the buttons and the help button, and finally called the hotel front desk.

However, the signal inside the elevator was not very good, and I couldn't get through after several attempts.

Wen Li stood stiffly to the side, feeling increasingly uncomfortable.

She tried to contact the hotel, but her phone had no signal and all her messages just kept spinning.

"Is it not working on your end either?" Zhu Yan's voice suddenly rang out.

Wen Li looked up at him and nodded, saying, "The message can't be sent."

Zhu Yan: "Me too."

By the light of the flashlight, he saw Wen Li's deathly pale face, and his heart skipped a beat.

This feeling came suddenly and was unfamiliar to Zhu Yan; she had never experienced it before.

What frustrated him even more was that he was facing a woman he had never met before.

No, to be precise, we only met once.

He didn't even know her name, yet he felt a strange palpitation when he faced her; it was truly bizarre.

Zhu Yan subconsciously resisted this change, frowned, took a step back, and distanced himself from Wen Li.

Wen Li also noticed his actions and thought he was disgusted with her, so her heart sank slightly.

After all, the other person had the same face as Zhu Yan, and being disliked by him made Wen Li feel strangely uncomfortable.

Zhu Yan didn't really dislike her; he was just not used to it.

Seeing Wen Li's pale face, Zhu Yan still gently comforted her, "It's alright, the hotel will find out soon."

This is during peak elevator usage time, and if it stops working, others will quickly notice and notify hotel staff.

Besides, he has already pressed the help button and all the other usable buttons, so everything will be fine.

Hearing his words of comfort, Wen Li nodded gently: "Mm."

The two didn't speak anymore.

The dimly lit space was quiet, and Zhu Yan was looking down at her phone.

There's no internet here, and we don't know what he's doing.

Wen Li felt embarrassed and looked down at her phone, actually scrolling through her photo album.

Five minutes passed quietly like that.

Wen Li couldn't help but look up at Zhu Yan.

She looked up and found that Zhu Yan was also looking at her, but his gaze was very light, so Wen Li did not notice.

Their eyes met suddenly, and Zhu Yan awkwardly looked away, a hint of unease flashing across his face.

Wen Li blinked gently, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

Zhu Yan's gaze fell upon her again, and noticing the expression on her face, he asked, "What do you want to say?"

Wen Li asked softly, "May I ask what your name is?"

Zhu Yan stared at her intently.

Normally, he wouldn't bother answering if someone asked his name, but this woman in front of him...

As if by some strange twist of fate, Zhu Yan spoke up: "Zhu Yan."

Wen Li's eyes widened instantly.

! !
Not only do they look exactly alike, but they also have the same name.

The only difference is that he doesn't remember her.

Thinking of this, Wen Li felt a pang of sadness.

Her gaze was so complex that Zhu Yan became even more puzzled: "Do we know each other?"

Zhu Yan felt that there was something very familiar about Wen Li.

Wen Li gently shook her head: "I don't know him."

"Oh." Zhu Yan paused for a moment, then asked, "And you? What's your name?"

"Wen Li," Wen Li said.

Zhu Yan silently repeated the name "Wen Li," and that familiar feeling washed over him once again.

He looked up at her: "Have we met before?"

Wen Li shook her head honestly: "No."

In the real world, Wen Li had never met Zhu Yan.

This was the first time she had seen him since she returned from the Beast World.

Wen Li never expected that there were people in this world who were exactly the same as those in the Beast World Continent, which surprised even her.

Zhu Yan said, "I feel like I know you very well."

"Really?" Wen Li asked in surprise.

Just as she was about to ask more questions, the lights in the elevator suddenly came on, and everything returned to normal.

Wen Li swallowed her words.

After the room brightened up, she faced Zhu Yan again, but couldn't bring herself to ask the questions she wanted to ask.

In the brightly lit environment, Zhu Yan exuded a strong sense of oppression, and the subtle atmosphere between the two vanished as the lights came on.

The elevator doors slowly opened, completely cutting off Wen Li's chance.

The staff member apologized to the two people with a look of remorse.

Wen Li and Zhu Yan separated again.

Zhu Yan went to the first floor, while Wen Li had breakfast at the buffet restaurant on the second floor.

After breakfast, Wen Li dressed up and set off for Rong Qi's school.

Her childhood friend had excellent grades from childhood to adulthood, and attended the best school in the area, ranking among the top in the country.

Wen Li had long heard that there were many handsome guys at this school, who were not only young but also good-looking.

Before going out, she carefully put on makeup and changed into the dress she had bought yesterday.

Staring at herself in the mirror, Wen Li was extremely satisfied.

Her face now requires almost no special care; a simple application of makeup is enough to make her stunningly beautiful.

She wore her long hair down her back, and her dress was a fitted style that accentuated her slender and toned waistline.

The skirt was very long, reaching down to her ankles, but it had a slit design, so if Wen Li took a big step, her long legs could be seen peeking out from time to time.

This outfit wouldn't look out of place even on campus.

For shoes, Wen Li wore a pair of flat shoes and brought her own canvas bag before heading to school.

Wen Li arrived at the gate of University A.

Rong Qi was already waiting there. Wen Li recognized Rong Qi, but Rong Qi did not recognize her.

Only when Wen Li walked up to Rong Qi did she look blank and ask, "Beautiful lady, is there something you need?"

Wen Li couldn't help but laugh: "It's me."

As soon as she spoke, Rong Qi finally recognized her, his eyes widening in surprise as he scrutinized her face before exclaiming incredulously, "Wen Li?"

Wen Li nodded.

"You finally recognized me. I've been hanging around in front of you for ages."

Rong Qi patted Wen Li on the shoulder and said, "Did you get plastic surgery? How did you end up like this?"

Wen Li reached up and touched her face: "Is it strange?"

Rong Qi shook her head vigorously and said seriously, "You're so beautiful. I thought you had a different face."

Wen Li really did change her face.

"I've been losing weight and taking care of my skin lately, so the changes are quite noticeable," Wen Li lied through her teeth, then added, "Didn't I post photos on my WeChat Moments? You saw that post, how come you still don't recognize me?"

Rong Qi said, "Don't even mention it. I thought you had changed a lot back then, but your photos don't look like you at all."

"Oh, doesn't it look like it?"

Wen Li thought it looked quite similar, and she directly used the original image at the time. Now, hearing Rong Qi say this, she felt very embarrassed.

"Does it really not look like it?" she couldn't help but ask again.

Rong Qi nodded seriously: "Yes, you don't look like it at all. You're so unphotogenic now."

She stared at Wen Li for a while, then said, "Do you know that photo made you look ugly? You are hundreds of times more beautiful in person than in the photo, which is why I said I couldn't recognize you."

Rong Qi's expression was more serious than ever before, and Wen Li almost believed her.

She touched her face sheepishly and said, "Really?"

"Really, really, I'd be a dog if I lied to you." Rong Qi assured her earnestly, then pointed around, "Didn't you notice? All the boys around are looking at you. Anyone who didn't know better would think a big star had come to our school."

Wen Li felt embarrassed by her praise.

In the past, she could only be considered pretty, and she was far from being a great beauty.

"Let's go, let's go, I'll take you for a walk around the school," Rong Qi said.

She held Wen Li's hand affectionately, saying, "If I had known you would be so beautiful after losing weight, I should have dressed up properly today. Standing next to you, I look like a mutt."

Wen Li smiled and said, "Then you can go back to your dorm now."

Seeing that she was still talking, Rong Qi shook her head and said, "Forget it, forget it anyway, I look the same whether I dress up or not. Let's hurry up and go, or we'll miss the lecture."

She pulled Wen Li along and walked quickly toward the school.

Wen Li attracted a lot of attention on the street, with many people even taking out their phones to secretly take pictures of her, which made Rong Qi feel uncomfortable.

"Oh my god, this is the first time I've ever gotten so many stares on the street. I feel so much pressure," Rong Qi said, shrinking her neck. "Is this the trouble of being a beautiful woman?"

Wen Li frowned slightly, "Is it something that's bothering you?"

"It's really not something I'm used to." Rong Qi nodded vigorously.

Wen Li took a mask out of her bag: "Then I'll put this mask on."

"Hey...wait, wait!" Rong Qi quickly stopped her: "Why are you wearing it? Just like that. Such a beautiful face should be seen by everyone, admired and appreciated."

Without saying a word, she stuffed Wen Li's mask into her own pocket.

The two went straight to the venue.

Upon arriving at the venue, Wen Li realized just how popular this so-called professor was.

The corridor was almost full, mostly with girls who were all dressed up.

This was the first time Wen Li had ever seen so many beautiful women gathered together.

"There are so many beautiful girls at your school," Wen Li exclaimed.

She can't see her own face now, she can only admire others, and her eyes are almost blurred from looking at them.

“You think Professor Shen’s charm is a joke?” Rong Qi laughed. “These girls aren’t all from our school; some from other schools came specifically to hear his lecture.”

Wen Li was speechless. "Is she really that charming?"

Rong Qi said, "Of course, it's huge! You'll understand when you see him in person. I wanted to send you a photo that day, but I can't find it. It's such a pity, I think I didn't save it. I'm so heartbroken."

Rong Qi shouted as she pulled Wen Li forward. The further they went, the more crowded it became, especially the classroom, which was already full of people.

As soon as Wen Li peeked out, she felt immense pressure: "Are there no seats left?"

Rong Qi waved her hand: "Don't worry, I've already asked someone to grab seats for us. You've come all this way, how could I let you watch the lecture outside?"

Rong Qi pulled Wen Li into the classroom.

Wen Li's arrival attracted a lot of attention, and countless eyes fell on her, making Wen Li even more uncomfortable.

Suddenly, Rong Qi saw something, exclaimed in surprise, and pulled Wen Li up to the lecture hall. The two came to a boy.

"That's it."

She then looked at the boy in the seat and said, "Thanks, junior."

Wen Li's gaze also fell on this junior, and she was stunned after just one glance.

Rong Qi's junior was handsome and dressed neatly, with a pair of black-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.

She looked refined and elegant, like a good student, with fair and clean skin.

That wasn't what Wen Li cared about.

To her surprise, the other person's face... wasn't it Arnold?!

There's an Arnold Schwarzenegger in this world too?!?

He's Rong Qi's junior, what a coincidence!
Wen Li's gaze met Arno's. After a brief exchange, Arno quickly looked away, but his ears quietly turned red.

"You're welcome," Arno replied softly.

With Arno's help in reserving seats, Wen Li and Rong Qi were able to find places smoothly.

After sitting down, Wen Li couldn't help but ask, "Do even boys come to watch?"

Rong Qi smiled and nodded: "Of course, but most of the boys aren't there for the professor's looks; they're there for his real skills."

Wen Li turned her gaze and found that there were indeed quite a few boys in the classroom. It shouldn't be said that there were about half boys and half girls, as most of the boys were crowded in the front row.

"This professor seems to be very capable."

"Anyway, you'll see once you take his class. I guarantee you'll fall in love with him too," Rong Qi said confidently, and Wen Li couldn't help but look forward to it.

There are still five minutes until class officially starts.

Wen Li could feel Arno's frequent gazes, which she couldn't ignore even if she wanted to.

But every time she looked over, Arno cleverly avoided her gaze, as if he knew she would look over.

There is Rong Qi between Wen Li and Arno.

Wen Li gently tugged at Rong Qi and asked, "What's your junior's name?"

"Qin Nuo, what's wrong?" Rong Qi smiled mischievously at Wen Li. "Are you interested?"

Before Wen Li could answer, a series of exclamations came from outside. Rong Qi shook Wen Li forcefully:
"The professor is here!"

Wen Li stared intently at the doorway, eagerly awaiting its arrival.

She is now very curious about what kind of person this so-called professor is.

Under everyone's gaze, a tall figure appeared in the classroom.

The moment he turned his head, Wen Li froze.

Good heavens, isn't this professor Shen Yihe?