C10 The Guide Is also the School Belle!

"Has that jerk shown up yet?"

"Nope. What's the rush?"

"He dares to get close to our goddess? I want to skin him alive. How can I not be anxious?"

"You're not the only one out for blood. What good does your anxiety do?"

Zhang Xuan stood trembling at the back of the crowd.

Damn, are these people insane?

He's innocent. Why should he be punished for crossing paths with the campus belle?

Do these idiots really think he wanted to get close to the campus belle?

"Hey, you three jerks!"

Feeling downcast, Zhang Xuan turned to find his three companions had moved more than ten meters away, clearly trying to distance themselves from him.

"There's the jerk!"

Just as Zhang Xuan was plotting his escape, a fat otaku next to him grabbed him and bellowed.

"Whoosh!"

A hundred pairs of eyes snapped his way, and Zhang Xuan felt like he was on the hot seat.

"Um... if I say I have nothing to do with the campus belle, would you believe me?"

Frozen, Zhang Xuan felt an invisible force holding him back. He tried to turn and run, but his legs were as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

"Believe that? Beat this guy to a pulp!"

Someone yelled, and the crowd closed in.

"Back off, all of you! I want to see who dares to make trouble on my turf!"

A commanding shout rang out.

The crowd turned to see a woman approaching.

She was in her mid-twenties, draped in a white dress that accentuated her tall, slender figure, making her look even more elongated.

Her features were stunningly delicate: an oval face, skin fair and flawless, seemingly ready to drip with tenderness.

Her large, beautiful eyes shone like the brightest stars in the night sky, captivating anyone who glanced her way.

Her short hair gave her a sharp look, and the half-frame glasses she wore added to her aura of intellectual beauty.

Her beauty was certainly on par with Xia Meng, each with their unique charm, yet this woman possessed an intellectual allure that Xia Meng did not.

"It's Gu Qingcheng, the campus queen!"

"Why is she here?"

The sight of her arrival stopped the would-be attackers of Zhang Xuan in their tracks, each one suddenly adopting the pose of a gentleman and flashing smiles at Gu Qingcheng.

Gu Qingcheng, a graduate student in the Finance Department at the University of Lerwick, had been the undisputed campus beauty every year since her arrival. Not only was she a knockout, but her academic prowess was undeniable—her research papers had graced the pages of top financial journals worldwide.

Her romantic history set her apart from Xia Meng; a previous relationship had ended poorly, leaving her to regard every man with a cool detachment. Moreover, she and Xia Meng were archrivals.

Rumors swirled that Gu Qingcheng's breakup was due to Xia Meng's interference. However, this remained speculation, as none of the three parties involved had ever commented on the matter. Given Xia Meng's icy demeanor and her tendency to keep men at arm's length, the rumor seemed unfounded.

Nevertheless, the whispers may have fueled their rivalry, as encounters between the two beauties were fraught with tension, solidifying their status as enemies.

Gu Qingcheng approached with an air of sanctity and pride, reminiscent of a solitary, noble swan.

"Sister Gu, what brings you here?"

"Gu Qingcheng, are you passing through for some errand? Come on, don't just stand there—make way for her!"

No one dared delay. Gu Qingcheng was not only renowned for her beauty but also as the president of the Martial Arts Club. She had once single-handedly fended off a gang of thugs, solidifying her reputation as a rose with thorns—beautiful but untouchable for fear of getting pricked.

"What errand? I'm the instructor for Finance Class Eight. You're stirring up trouble in my class—have you got a death wish?" Gu Qingcheng's piercing gaze swept over the crowd.

The freshmen, unfamiliar with her formidable reputation, were captivated by the scene. Meanwhile, the upperclassmen scattered at her words, their hasty retreat making it seem as though they wished for extra legs to escape faster.

Zhang Xuan's heart raced as he joined the trio of disloyal fools, his glare seething with anger, hoping to convey the full extent of his fury.

However, Zhang Xuan was left dumbfounded when these three clowns completely succumbed to Gu Qingcheng's charm the instant they laid eyes on her. Despite Zhang Xuan's glaring, they were oblivious, fixated on Gu Qingcheng as if they had forgotten how to breathe.

"Dear... Instructor, my name is Yang Ming. I'm in your class. I look forward to your guidance in the days ahead!"

Yang Ming struck what he thought was a suave pose, drawing out the word 'dear' in a clear attempt to flirt.

"I'm Wang Qiang!"

"And I'm Faang Shiming..."

The other two LSPs hastily introduced themselves, worried they'd be overlooked if they waited too long.

At that moment, Zhang Xuan felt a chill run down his spine. Gu Qingcheng's piercing gaze seemed to be locked on him.

"Da Da Da..."

A waft of perfume heralded Gu Qingcheng's approach. She stopped beside Zhang Xuan, her eyes scrutinizing him with a playful glint.

Zhang Xuan felt goosebumps all over.

Could this woman possibly be curious about him?

"No way," he scoffed to himself. Xia Meng had already caused quite the stir. If Gu Qingcheng joined the fray, would he even survive?

"You're Zhang Xuan?"

"Hello, Instructor. I'm Zhang Xuan, and I'm..."

"Xia Meng's boyfriend?" Gu Qingcheng interjected.

Zhang Xuan was at a loss for words. Xia Meng's boyfriend? He had meant to say 'Student of Finance Class 8'!

"Tsk tsk tsk, quite handsome indeed. Not bad at all. It's no wonder Xia Meng took a liking to you!"

Gu Qingcheng sized up Zhang Xuan, making him feel like his hair was standing on end.

This is bad, he thought.

Gu Qingcheng examined him for a long while, as if trying to confirm something.

"Come in!"

With that, she led the way into the classroom.

"Damn, Xuan, what's the deal? You know my wife?" Yang Ming ran over and asked without a hint of shame.

"I started the same day as you!" Zhang Xuan shot a look at this LSP and walked in.

"Hiss!"

As Gu Qingcheng entered the classroom, all the male students collectively gasped, their excitement palpable.

With such a stunning guide at the helm, they were in for some fortunate days ahead.

The crowd's attention also shifted to Zhang Xuan, especially since the spectacle earlier was incredibly impressive, and the buzz around him being Xia Meng's boyfriend was a real eye-catcher.

"Shoot, is that the guy rumored to be the campus belle's boyfriend? He's just average-looking!"

"After all that commotion earlier, how come no one took him down? Damn, how dare he get so close to my dream girl!"

Hearing these murmurs, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but feel troubled.

He was blameless in all this. How was he involved?

All he wanted was to attend university. How on earth did things escalate to this point?