My older sister is a villainous rich girl

Wayne said this with an air of seriousness.

Then, silence returned to the dimly lit room, and the soft breathing of the girl in his arms could be heard.

She's already asleep.

Chapter 174 Staying up late at night will make you very sleepy the next day

"Aha--"

Finally, get out of class ended. Wayne yawned and stood up from his slumped position on the desk.

He spent most of the morning in a semi-conscious state.

...Well, I can't help it, my nightlife has been so vibrant lately.

According to scientific research, yawning is actually a physiological mechanism that reminds people to stay awake.

So students who yawn during class don't actually want to sleep; they're trying hard to listen attentively and should be praised!

"Even Wayne, who always listens attentively in class, couldn't withstand the negative effects of the 'Introduction to Magic' class..." Gavin looked on with lingering fear.

At noon, the two would wait for Prince Richard in the next classroom, and then go to the cafeteria together for lunch.

The school cafeteria employs the kingdom's top chefs, and the food is excellent.

Especially for members of the Lily Society, if the food is not to their liking, they even have the right to call their own chefs to cook for them.

A fully customized menu, designed to highlight the most distinguished status.

Mass-produced meals or bizarre culinary creations don't exist.

"Hey! Richard, Wayne slept through his Introduction to Magic class today!"

Gavin seemed to feel better after seeing that even top students could relax, and happily told Richard the news.

"Hey, why did you announce it with such a gleeful tone? Are you a primary school student?" Wayne complained.

Richard laughed when he heard this.

"Wayne, you'd better watch out, I'll surpass you in the next test."

“Even if Richard says something like that, there’s absolutely no hope of it coming true,” Wayne replied calmly.

If you were to ask him who poses the greatest threat to his ranking, it would only be his classmate Tasia.

Thinking of this, he glanced into the classroom.

She was nowhere to be seen in the mostly empty seats.

"Wayne? What are you still looking at? Let's go!" Gavin pulled him away from his daze.

School cafeteria.

The Lily Club's exclusive seating area was separate from the regular students' dining area. After selecting their food, the group sat in the VIP area, which was noticeably more spacious.

Besides the difference in status, male and female students also sit separately.

Boys have their own groups, and girls have their own groups; the two groups are clearly distinct.

Unless there are special circumstances, it is rare for men and women to openly hang out together in public, even for couples.

Doing so could very likely cause both parties to become alienated from each other's circles.

My friends are more important to me than women (or men).

This is the attitude that must be adopted in interpersonal interactions at the academy, and it has become a default code of conduct.

Even Chris usually needs to spend a lot of time maintaining her relationships with her girlfriends.

On the other hand, the same applies to Geli.

...It's not easy being a noble lady either.

Wayne looked away.

Unlike typical nobles, he didn't take on lower-ranking nobles as errand boys.

She is usually quite free-spirited and doesn't deliberately try to fit into any particular circle. Apart from staying by Chris's side, she prefers to be alone.

However, in reality, he doesn't need to obey such rules.

With his unparalleled family background, achievements, and combat prowess, no one dared to utter a single word of nonsense in front of him.

If it is only a small difference, it is easy to feel indignant and think that it is just a matter of luck and that a nobody has become famous.

However, if someone is too outstanding, it inevitably makes others feel ashamed and think they are not worthy of being compared to the sun and moon.

Unfortunately, Wayne is just such an outstanding guy.

The bright and promising boy, Wayne, was scooping food from his plate while listening to his classmate Gavin's loud, low-pitched boasting.

“Although Molly rejected me before, I won’t be discouraged by it,” he said.

Wayne thought Gavin was about to start spouting motivational platitudes again, but Gavin's next sentence shattered his expectations.

"So, I've set my sights on another lovely girl, and it's no exaggeration to say that success is just around the corner!"

"...Where's your lovely maid?" Wayne asked casually.

Gavin, who wanted to say something more, immediately fell silent.

Then, somewhat uninterestedly, he said, "Hey... that girl is just a commoner, she's fine for casual flings."

Perhaps feeling guilty, he paused for a moment and then deliberately explained, "She... didn't ask for anything, she just hoped that I could keep her in the manor forever."

Wayne paused with the silver spoon in his hand, then continued to put it into his mouth.

“My father doesn’t care much about social status, but he gave a strict order that I must find a wife with decent magical talent,” Gavin said, distressed.

“Otherwise, if he has a child who can’t use magic in the future, thus polluting the family bloodline, he might kill me.”

Gavin shuddered at the thought of the terrible scenarios he might face in the future.

"In short, I need to find a girlfriend at the academy as soon as possible, get married and have children as soon as I graduate. Once I complete the task of passing on my family's legacy, I can be free."

After hearing Gavin's life plan, Wayne was speechless.

Is it really that real?

Affected by the heavy topic of marriage, Richard sighed deeply and opened his mouth to speak.

Seeing that things were not going well, Wayne quickly gathered up his plates and left, saying, "Ah, I have some things to do, so I'll take my leave first. Enjoy your meal!"

Before the two of them could stop him, Wayne managed to escape.

Thank goodness, I almost fell into the hell of shame again.

Whenever the topic came up, Richard would always unconsciously steer the conversation toward Aikos.

That should be enough!

We only met once so many years ago, how long are we going to keep thinking about it?

He paced dejectedly along the forest path.

Since her public humiliation yesterday, Chris has been keeping a close watch on him all day today.

"It's all your fault." She vented her anger and embarrassment on Wayne.

I don't know whether to blame him for doing those intimate things, or for forgetting to lock the door at such a crucial moment.

It's as if by doing this blatant attempt to cover up the truth, they can pretend that what happened yesterday never existed.

Wayne chuckled and shook his head.

Standing under the shade of a tree, feeling the gentle breeze on my face, and watching the sun-baked ground radiating heat waves in the distance, I felt a sense of comfort and drowsiness.

Ah... I'm so sleepy.

Go ask for a lounge room to take a nap.

He walked with heavy steps toward the other side of the teaching area.

The academy does offer accommodation, but you need to apply in advance.

The efficiency of the application process is positively correlated with the applicant's background.

However, no matter how good the conditions provided by the academy are, they can never be more comfortable than one's own home, so very few students choose to apply for accommodation.

—Unless it's for attending tutoring classes or club activities.

Chapter 175 Take Control of Your Future

Wayne was granted a private lounge room.

The room wasn't large, but it was very clean. The white bedding looked washed and ironed, and was very smooth.

It's already a blessing to have a place to lie down for a short nap.

He locked the door, lay down on the bed, and his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

As my senses gradually faded, my thoughts seemed to drift far away.

Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, he suddenly heard the sound of the door lock being opened.

Wayne tensed up, his consciousness returning to reality.

The moment he opened his eyes, he was furious.

Why was the locked door opened from the outside? What kind of malicious bastard was so blind?

But when he saw the figure that had slipped in, his anger vanished instantly.

—I'm sorry, it's my own fault for not being able to see.

Miss Ge Li locked the door again.

“Ge Li, what’s wrong with you…” His gaze fell on the keys in her hand.

Noticing the confusion on his face, Ge Li playfully raised the key in her hand and waved it.

"Seiki Academy is our Edgeworth family's territory."

After being reminded by her, Wayne immediately realized what was happening.

The Edgeworth family's ancestors were the founders of the academy, so they have held reserved seats on the academy's board of directors for generations, which is why it's not surprising that they can influence some staff members.

"So, does that mean that staying overnight at the academy carries the constant risk of being attacked by powerful nobles at night?"

The dormitory supervisors here are really shameless.

Although he had almost gotten used to the fickle behavior of some teachers at the academy...

But he still felt somewhat uncomfortable about this issue involving personal privacy.

"What are you thinking? Of course, no one else can get in."

Ge Li rolled her eyes at him, then walked over and sat down next to him. "The teacher on duty today is someone I arranged."

Wayne was taken aback.

The image of the plump, middle-aged female teacher I had just seen downstairs flashed before my eyes.

"Didn't you say you wanted to develop some people who could be useful in critical moments? That's her."

"..."

Wow, Miss Ge Li is very quick to understand!

Wayne praised with admiration, "Not bad, not bad."

I was so sleepy just now, but as soon as I saw Ge Li, all my fatigue seemed to disappear.

As he observed her sitting sideways on the edge of the bed, he reached out a finger to tease her palm.

Ge Li paused for a moment, then grasped his hand in return.

"Want to sleep together?" Wayne made some space for her.

Upon hearing his invitation, Ge Li blushed slightly.

However, although she didn't dare to look him in the eye, she still lay down.

The two squeezed onto a small single bed, and Ge Li could only press her body as close to his as possible, wrapping one arm around his waist.