Ji Yunxi leaned back in her seat, her fingers tapping idly against the desk. Identity of Unknown Entity must be confirmed within five days…
She glanced toward the window where the boy sat again. He wasn't looking at her this time; his chin rested on one hand as he gazed lazily outside, but the aura around him was impossible to ignore. Calm. Cold. Untouchable.
[System Prompt: Recommendation – Collect intel via social interaction.]
Ji Yunxi's lips curled faintly. "Social interaction? With him? Hah. I'd rather fight Lin Xi head-on."
Still, she knew she couldn't ignore it. The boy wasn't normal, and the fact the system had tagged him as "Unknown Entity" meant danger.
During lunch break, she slipped out of the classroom. Unsurprisingly, whispers followed her.
"Did you see? Lin Xi actually got embarrassed today…""Yeah, and that transfer girl, Lian Yue—she's not simple.""And what about that guy? He spoke to her. He never talks to anyone!"
Ji Yunxi let the voices fade behind her. Popularity was a double-edged sword; too much attention made her mission messy.
She headed toward the cafeteria but was stopped halfway. Lin Xi stood waiting, flanked by two girls.
"Country girl," Lin Xi hissed, blocking her path. "You think you're clever? You'll regret embarrassing me in class."
Ji Yunxi arched a brow. "Oh? And what exactly do you plan to do—throw your family name at me again? You should be careful. If you keep waving it around, it might break."
Snickers echoed from students nearby.
Lin Xi's nails dug into her palm. "You—!"
Before she could finish, a shadow loomed over them.
The boy had appeared, his uniform jacket still carelessly draped over his shoulder. His gaze swept over the little crowd, sharp enough to silence them instantly.
"Move," he ordered softly.
Lin Xi froze. Even she didn't dare oppose him.
Ji Yunxi's eyes narrowed. So, Young Master doesn't bother hiding his authority… interesting.
The boy's gaze slid to her, lingering a second too long, as though making sure she was unharmed. Then, without another word, he walked ahead, expecting her to follow.
She didn't. Instead, she tilted her head, eyes glinting. "And if I don't?"
He stopped mid-step, looking back at her, amusement sparking in his gaze. "Then you'll just make me more interested."
[System Notification: Identity of Unknown Entity – progress 20%.]
Ji Yunxi clenched her fist behind her back. Tch. This is going to be troublesome.
But for now, she smirked at Lin Xi, who was pale and trembling after the boy's brief presence. "See? Even fate itself is tired of your barking."
Then she walked past her calmly, leaving the heiress shaking with rage.
The game had only just begun.