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The girls' dormitory was unusually quiet at this moment.

Xia Ran and Liu Fei huddled together, staring intently at the hottest posts on the campus forum.

The more they looked, the more outrageous it seemed to them.

Xia Ran couldn't help but be the first to complain.

"I really don't understand, how can someone who can get into Tsinghua University have such a brain?"

Liu Fei nodded repeatedly, expressing her deep agreement.

"It is indeed a case of high-level education paired with low-level values."

Those comments were so cringeworthy they made my toes crawl.

Xia Ran swiped her phone screen and continued to complain.

"Get all the information in five minutes, and have someone throw themselves at you in three days."

This guy must have watched too many short dramas and is now treating reality like a script, right?

He was overflowing with arrogance; all the intelligence that got him into Tsinghua University was used for showing off.

Liu Fei looked at Shen Zhiyi, who was sitting calmly to the side, and gently comforted her.

"Zhiyi, don't take it to heart."

It's just a stranger's mindless narcissism; it's not worth letting it affect your mindset.

This kind of online trash talker is probably a total coward in real life.

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyi simply shook her head slightly.

She showed no anger whatsoever and remained calm throughout.

"It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart at all."

From childhood to adulthood, she has encountered all sorts of suitors.

There are countless wealthy, talented, and well-connected individuals.

She was used to people who thought they could control everything just because they had a superior family background.

The most prominent characteristic of this type of person is extreme self-centeredness.

They habitually treat everyone as objects that can be bought with money.

Shen Zhiyi saw things very clearly.

As long as she remains firm in her stance, keeps her distance, and doesn't give any response.

After being met with indifference and setbacks a few times, the other party will naturally give up.

There's absolutely no need to waste your emotions on an insignificant stranger.

Seeing that Shen Zhiyi was so calm, the two of them were completely relieved.

In the corner of the dormitory, Su Man leaned quietly against the edge of the bed, without saying a word.

She didn't remind Xia Ran, Liu Fei, or Shen Zhiyi.

She harbored a dark, schadenfreude-like mentality.

The current Shen Zhiyi is calm, composed, and aloof.

He seemed to think that nothing mattered to him.

However, we haven't yet witnessed Basil's true abilities.

Wait until Basil uses her financial resources and connections to launch a full-scale offensive.

Once top-tier resources are showered upon her, Su Man doesn't believe Shen Zhiyi can maintain her aloofness.

She was certain.

Human nature ultimately cannot withstand the allure of practical benefits.

She was waiting to witness the day when Shen Zhiyi would shed her aloof demeanor and take the initiative to compromise.

As night deepened, the four of them went to rest.

A night passes in the blink of an eye.

The formal class meeting for the new students was held as scheduled the following morning.

Zhang Yifan, along with Wang Hao, Zhao Peng, and Lin Zhe, arrived at the teaching building ahead of time.

At this moment, there were very few students present in the classroom.

The large classroom was empty and exceptionally quiet.

The four of them randomly found seats in the middle of the classroom.

They took out their phones and checked the messages in the freshman group chat, waiting for the class meeting to begin.

Before long, more and more new students entered the classroom.

Unfamiliar faces came and went, and the classroom quickly became lively.

Everyone was a freshman and didn't know each other.

Upon entering, everyone instinctively looked for an empty seat and spoke in hushed tones.

Just then, four female figures walked into the classroom.

It was Shen Zhiyi, Xia Ran, Liu Fei, and Su Man.

In an instant, the classroom erupted in a flurry of whispers.

Last night's hottest post on the campus forum was seen by almost all freshmen.

Everyone had long been curious about this newly crowned school beauty.

Seeing the real person in person, everyone was still amazed.

The real person's demeanor and presence are far more striking than any candid photo.

"No wonder it's going viral; its looks are absolutely stunning."

"I thought the photos on the forum were heavily edited, but the real person looks even better."

"This is so beautiful, it's on a completely different level."

Quiet whispers rose and fell throughout the classroom.

Shen Zhiyi seemed to turn a deaf ear to this.

A faint smile played on her lips as her gaze fixed directly on Zhang Yifan in his seat.

Ignoring all the stares along the way, I walked steadily past.

He sat down comfortably in the empty seat next to Zhang Yifan.

At that moment, the entire class focused their attention.

Countless gazes fell upon Zhang Yifan.

Curiosity, envy, and surprise—a mix of emotions mingled together.

Zhao Peng, Wang Hao, and Lin Zhe felt extremely uncomfortable under the intense gaze.

My whole body was stiff, I couldn't sit or stand still, and I wished I could just disappear on the spot.

Zhang Yifan, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, almost unbelievably so.

It was as if all the stares and discussions around him had nothing to do with him.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming slightly awkward, the counselor pushed open the door and walked into the classroom.

This instantly shattered the delicate atmosphere.

The classroom immediately fell silent, and everyone sat up straight.

The counselor is young and speaks concisely and directly.

I gave a brief self-introduction and explained my responsibilities.

Then, getting straight to the point, they explained the various precautions for the freshmen's military training.

The time, meeting place, dress code, and rules of conduct were all clearly explained.

Then, a class WeChat group was created on the spot, and everyone was asked to scan the QR code to join the group.

The entire class meeting was simple, efficient, and well-organized.

There are too many trivial matters at the beginning of the school year, so there's no need for unnecessary chatter or formalism.

After everything was explained, the counselor immediately announced the meeting was adjourned.

"There are no other plans in the near future, everyone is free to do as they please."

All subsequent notices, messages, and arrangements will be posted in the class group.

As soon as he finished speaking, the students stood up one after another, preparing to leave the classroom.

The moment Zhang Yifan stood up, he naturally reached out and took Shen Zhiyi's hand.

The two walked side by side toward the classroom door.

This scene once again drew the attention of the entire class.

People expressed their envy, their curiosity, their emotions—all sorts of feelings.

The three boys in the dormitory were extremely sensible.

Before the two could speak, he took the initiative to get away.

"Brother Zhang, we have some things to attend to, so we'll be leaving now!"

The three waved and quickly slipped out of the classroom, not wanting to be a third wheel.

On the other side, Su Man also spoke up at the right time.

"I'm going back to my dorm now."

Her expression was appropriate, and she looked easygoing and generous, without any abnormality.

But deep down, jealousy had already surged like a raging sea.

Why is Shen Zhiyi always the center of attention?

Why is it that she can so easily have everything that everyone envies?

Xia Ran and Liu Fei packed their things and turned to look at Su Man.

"We're planning to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries, do you want to come along?"

Su Man didn't even look up, her tone indifferent.

"No, I want to go back and rest early."

After saying that, she ignored the two of them and turned to walk towards the girls' dormitory building.

My steps were slow, but my heart was filled with mixed emotions.

We walked all the way to the girls' dormitory building.

The scene before her eyes made Su Man stop in her tracks.

The open space in front of the dormitory building was covered with a large number of flowers.

Countless flowers were neatly piled up, forming a giant heart shape.

The scene was incredibly ceremonial and extremely high-profile.

In the very center of the heart-shaped flower field stood a boy.

He is not tall and is slightly overweight.

He was wearing a set of high-end menswear that looked expensive.

But no matter how good the cut or how expensive the clothes are, they just don't give him the right presence.

Instead, it exudes a strong sense of incongruity and cheapness.

It's neither fish nor fowl, and utterly ridiculous.

People come and go downstairs in the dormitory building.

Many students passing by stopped to watch.

Another group of people actively surrounded the boy, constantly flattering and trying to please him.

"Young Master Luo is so romantic!"

"You won't find another like this at Tsinghua University."

"As expected of Brother Luo, he really goes all out!"

Various words of praise kept pouring into my ears.

Su Man reacted instantly.

This person is none other than Basil, who was extremely arrogant on the forum last night.

That's the top prince who has the backing of Chrysanthemum Technology and wields absolute power within the university.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The gap between its great reputation and reality is too great.

He originally thought he could roam freely on campus and be a big shot who was followed by the entire internet.

In reality, his physical appearance is rather sloppy, even disappointing.

He is completely different from the handsome, rich second-generation heir that everyone imagines.

At this moment, Su Man's mindset subtly wavered.

She has no advantage in terms of looks, temperament, or figure.

Just because of their family background and financial resources, they can have such a high status at school.

That's why so many people actively try to curry favor with and fawn over you.

He even had the confidence to pursue Shen Zhiyi openly and ostentatiously in public.

Does appearance and temperament really mean nothing in the face of absolute wealth and family background?

Does that mean that as long as we cling to Basil's coattails...

Can I completely break free from the constraints of an ordinary family background and turn my life around against all odds?

Countless thoughts were growing wildly in Su Man's mind.

Dark thoughts began to take root and sprout completely.