Chapter 222: The Goddess Chases the Villain! A Loyal Boyfriend?
"A Lucky Star? System, are you saying that handsome guy just now is my Lucky Star?"
Wen Feifei's beautiful, peach-blossom eyes lit up as she urgently asked the [Entertainment Domination System] in her heart. She stared at the retreating back of the tall figure, her mind racing.
A childish, electronic voice echoed in her mind, filled with unshakeable confidence.
[Uh huh! Feifei, think about it! You were in a desperate situation with that pig-director. But the moment you stood next to that handsome guy, the crisis was resolved instantly!]
[My scanners don't lie. His Luck Aura is blinding! He is a walking Golden Thigh!]
[As long as you stay by his side, you'll definitely have good luck. Your career bottlenecks will vanish, and bad luck will be suppressed! He is your human talisman!]
Listening to the System's enthusiastic endorsement, Wen Feifei pondered. A mischievous smile gradually appeared on her delicate and pretty face, like a fox that just spotted a plump chicken.
"A human talisman... a human mascot?"
"Then let's try it. If staying by his side brings good luck, it wouldn't be bad to keep him around, tee hee!"
Wen Feifei had absolute faith in the System that had changed her life. Since gaining it, she had gone from a nobody to the top beauty of the Drama Academy. If the System said he was useful, then he must be acquired!
She gritted her teeth, ignoring the soreness in her legs.
She immediately turned around and chased after Shen Anyu.
"Hey! Handsome guy! Wait! Stop, stop!"
She ran with all her might.
"Hmm?"
Shen Anyu heard the hurried footsteps and the sweet voice calling out. He slowed his pace and tilted his head, looking back with feigned surprise.
Before his eyes was a visual spectacle.
Because she had run too fast to catch up to his long strides, Wen Feifei was bent over, supporting herself with her hands on her knees, panting heavily.
"Haa... haa..."
Her small face was flushed a lovely shade of pink, like a ripe peach. Fine beads of sweat permeated her fair, smooth forehead, making her skin glow.
But what truly caught the eye—and the eyes of every male student within a fifty-meter radius—was the movement caused by her heavy breathing.
Especially her "heavy conscience."
The white T-shirt was strained to its limits. With every breath she took, the fabric rose and fell rhythmically, emphasizing a scale that defied the laws of aerodynamics. It was even more eye-catching than her face.
Those who knew thought she was just tired from running; those who didn't would think she was engaging in some intense cardio exercise.
Shen Anyu's eyes flashed with a hint of appreciation, but his expression remained calm and puzzled.
He was originally wondering how to approach Wen Feifei naturally without seeming eager. He didn't expect the prey to jump into the trap so enthusiastically.
'She chased me?'
'Interesting. The System must have prompted her.'
"Handsome guy... haa... I really want to thank you," Wen Feifei gasped, trying to catch her breath.
She stood up straight, raising a hand to wipe the fine sweat from her forehead. She looked up at Shen Anyu with her delicate and pretty small face, her beautiful eyes fluttering like butterfly wings.
She pushed her "pure and innocent" aura to the max.
"You helped me a great deal just now. If you hadn't been there, I don't know what that Director would have done. I can't feel at ease if I don't thank you properly."
She seemed as sincere as possible, her voice dripping with gratitude.
Shen Anyu was amused in his heart.
'Her acting is quite good. Academy level, indeed.'
'If she was truly that grateful, why ask for a drink earlier? Why chase me down now? A simple thank you would suffice.'
Shen Anyu didn't believe a single word of Wen Feifei's "gratitude." He knew she had an agenda. But that made it more fun.
He tilted his head and looked at her, a half-smile playing on his lips—a smile that was both charming and impenetrable. He wanted to see what little tricks this "Daughter of Destiny" was up to.
"Oh? You ran all this way just to say thank you?"
His voice was low and magnetic.
"How do you want to thank me, then?"
Wen Feifei was delighted. 'He took the bait!'
She smiled brightly, revealing two cute dimples.
"Let's exchange contact information! WeChat? Phone number?"
"I'll give you a small gift I made myself later. You'll definitely like it. I'm very good with my hands. How about I knit you a scarf for the winter? Or maybe treat you to a high-end dinner?"
The commotion had attracted attention.
Several male university students passing by saw this scene. Their eyes widened, filled with intense envy and shock. They whispered amongst themselves, their voices carrying over the wind.
"Holy sh*t! Isn't that Wen Feifei? Our Drama Academy's Campus Belle? The untouchable senior?"
"It is! What is she doing? Is she... is she trying to pick up that guy?"
"No way! Wen Feifei is notoriously cold to suitors. I've seen rich second generations drive sports cars to the gate with flowers, and she ignored them all. Why would she pursue a guy on foot?"
"Damn, I'm so envious. Look at her smile! She's acting so cute! If Wen Feifei pursued me like that, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams. I'd die happy!"
"Wipe the drool from your mouth, brother; don't go crazy here. You don't have a chance."
"…"
At this moment, a passing girl adjusted her glasses and said thoughtfully:
"Perhaps... that guy is just too handsome? Look at him. He looks like a top-tier idol, but with a CEO aura. Even Wen Feifei can't resist such a face."
As soon as this was said, everyone fell silent. They looked at Shen Anyu's handsome face, then looked at their own reflections in their phone screens.
They suddenly became dejected.
Although the Magic City Drama Academy was full of handsome men and beautiful women, those with looks as high-tier as Shen Anyu and Wen Feifei were rare. They were the Apex Predators of the gene pool. Even the Academy's current "Campus Heartthrob" looked plain compared to Shen Anyu.
Wen Feifei heard these hushed discussions. A hint of a smug smile flashed in her eyes, though she hid it quickly.
She had deliberately spoken loudly. She wanted the crowd to see.
She knew that both men and women had vanity.
In a crowd, being actively approached—almost pursued—by a top-tier beauty like her was the ultimate ego boost. No guy, no matter how cold, wouldn't feel elated by this public display of affection.
Their vanity and sense of superiority would definitely explode.
'He will definitely agree. Who can reject me when I'm being this proactive?'
Wen Feifei hadn't fallen in love with Shen Anyu yet. She was a dedicated careerist, dreaming of becoming a Grand Slam Best Actress. Love was a distraction.
However, she was planning to win him over.
After all, the System said that Shen Anyu was her Lucky Star. Having him by her side as a "human mascot" or a "fake boyfriend" to ward off creeps like Director Wang would be very beneficial.
If Shen Anyu was ugly or greasy, Wen Feifei would have hesitated.
But now, looking at his handsome face... for Wen Feifei, who was a closeted "face-con" (someone obsessed with looks), there was much less hesitation.
'Just get his contact first. Make him a friend. Use his luck. As for further development... we'll see.'
Wen Feifei was very confident in herself. A delicate and pretty face, a petite and exquisite figure, an extremely proud bosom, and a sweet voice. Actively pursuing someone and exchanging contact information would be easy-peasy~
She held out her phone, the QR code already loaded.
However...
Shen Anyu's next words hit her like a bucket of ice water.
"No."
The single word was crisp and clear.
"I already have a girlfriend. I'm going to find her now."
Shen Anyu looked at her phone screen, then back at her face. His expression was polite, but his eyes were distant.
"I won't exchange contact information with unfamiliar pretty girls. My girlfriend gets jealous easily."
"Nor will I accept gifts. I have everything I need."
Shen Anyu smiled—a smile of a man who is completely satisfied with his life—and shook his head.
Then, he stepped sideways, directly walking around the stunned Wen Feifei, and strode away without looking back.
The surrounding crowd saw this scene.
The air froze.
Jaws dropped. Eyes popped. They were immediately dumbfounded, gaping in disbelief.
Then, the whispers exploded into a chatter of shock.
"Good heavens! Did you see that?!"
"Wen Feifei... the Wen Feifei... asked for his contact information and was rejected?!"
"Rejected to her face! Brutally!"
"Dying of laughter! Look at Wen Feifei's expression! It's frozen stiff!"
"That handsome guy is really something. He's not moved by the pursuit of a great beauty like Wen Feifei? He must have a heart of stone!"
"Or maybe he really loves his girlfriend? Damn, I really envy his girlfriend. Where can I find a loyal man like that?"
"Hey, you're a guy, right? Why are you envying his girlfriend?"
"Can't a guy appreciate loyalty?"
"Uh…"
…
[Ding! Detected the Daughter of Destiny, Wen Feifei!]
[Ding! The Target's confidence was thwarted! She feels embarrassment and shock!]
[Ding! Plundering +9,998 Destiny Value!]
…
Wen Feifei stood rooted to the spot. Her hand holding the phone dropped slowly to her side.
She stared at Shen Anyu's retreating back, her mind blank.
"Is he... is he really that virtuous?"
"Is this handsome guy a 'Loyal Dog' boyfriend type? A rare species?"
Wen Feifei widened her beautiful eyes. Her astonishment was genuine.
In the entertainment circle, she had seen too many scumbags. Men who cheated, men who lied, men who collected women like trophies.
But a man who rejected a beauty like her instantly because of his girlfriend?
Her pink lips parted, her breath coming out in small puffs of disbelief.
"His girlfriend is really lucky... she found a treasure."
A strange feeling rose in her chest. It wasn't just embarrassment; it was... respect? And a deeper curiosity.
"But what should I do now?"
"He's the mascot the System mentioned. He's my Lucky Star. Should I not contact him anymore?"
"But I need his luck! I need his protection!"
Wen Feifei bit her lip.
"But he has a girlfriend... I'm not a homewrecker…"
Wen Feifei became distressed. Her moral compass battled with her pragmatic needs. A guy with a girlfriend—she shouldn't contact him further, right? That was the rule.
"Wait."
"Right, I thought wrong."
A lightbulb went off in her head.
"I'm not trying to date him! I don't want to steal him!"
"I just need him to stay by my side. Like a... male best friend. Or a brother!"
"Yes! Friends! Just pure, platonic friends who hang out so I can absorb his luck!"
"That's not homewrecking. That's networking!"
Wen Feifei's beautiful eyes flickered with a cunning light. An idea gradually formed in her mind. Her "black-bellied" side was showing.
…
Meanwhile.
Shen Anyu walked away, sensing the gaze on his back.
He casually flicked his finger. An invisible speck of dust—a [Nanometer Monitoring Robot]—detached from his sleeve and floated onto Wen Feifei's shoulder, latching onto her collar unnoticed.
Shen Anyu didn't hear Wen Feifei's specific thoughts about "male best friends," but he didn't need to. He knew human nature.
"However, Wen Feifei suddenly approaching me definitely means something is happening. Her persistence is unnatural."
"Is it some kind of System mission she has?"
Shen Anyu rubbed his chin, deep in thought as he walked toward the campus dorms.
Shen Anyu's own [Destiny Plunder System] was a high-tier authority. It didn't have strict, annoying missions or time limits. Dealing with the Child of Destiny and conquering the Destined Heroine was entirely up to him. He was the master, not the slave.
He acted for the precious Destiny Value, for the power, and for the Destined Heroines themselves, each with their unique beauty.
But Shen Anyu had read many System-flow novels in his previous life. He knew that low-tier Systems often bound their hosts with strict rules, punishments, and "Or Else" scenarios.
"Does she have a punishment if she fails to bond with me?"
"For example... 'If you don't kiss the target in 24 hours, your chest will shrink by ten centimeters?'"
Shen Anyu chuckled at the thought.
"Or maybe... 'Obliteration'?"
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