Collapse, Cross-dressing Guide Kiana, Then Chapter 9

She was just a little biased.

"Tch..."

Kiana was unconvinced, but then she noticed Bai Yan wink at her.

What did that mean?

After a moment's thought... right, she had helped him just now, and that look was quite friendly.

She'd ask him about it later!

Kiana subtly nodded; Bai Yan quickly smiled and nodded back.

Their understanding was unspoken.

The two followed Himeko back to the dorm. The last room was assigned to Bai Yan.

After giving some instructions, Himeko left the dorm to handle other new student matters, warning Kiana not to play any tricks before she left.

Kiana tiptoed to the entrance, peeking out the door to confirm Himeko was gone before swaggering back into her room.

"Classmate Kiana, how long have you been here?"

"About a month longer than you—why do you ask?"

"Are you familiar with the environment? Especially the walls..."

Kiana's eyes narrowed, but a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.

"I originally thought you were a top student..."

"I am. But that doesn't conflict with liking to go out and play."

"..."

She knew that students like this usually received preferential treatment. Climbing a wall was just a small thing; Auntie and Himeko would probably turn a blind eye... Envy.

Unconsciously, she gazed longingly at Bai Yan, not knowing how to start.

Mei had helped her with her homework once before, but she said that was the last time and she wouldn't help anymore.

Moreover, Himeko, who had anticipated this, would likely quiz her...

Kiana deflated again.

Seeing this, Bai Yan cleared his throat twice: "I can't help you write it... but do you want to try a quick, learned trick?"

The next moment, Kiana seemed to see hope and perked up.

"What trick?!"

Volume 1: Chapter 11: Raiden Mei's Vigilance

Strictly speaking, it wasn't much of a trick. The key was that Himeko's requirements for Kiana were low enough.

Bai Yan casually glanced at Kiana's homework and instantly activated the instincts of a "small-town problem solver."

Difficulty stratification, recalling and calculating, logical coupling... Good!

"Here, Classmate Kiana, first understand the solution process I've written, then recite it from memory. I'm going to step away for a moment and will be right back."

"Huh? Where are you going?"

Kiana reached out like Er Kang, but Bai Yan had already disappeared through the doorway.

She slumped down dejectedly, her head aching at the thought of homework.

Himeko had discovered her foundation in cultural subjects was too weak, so she had specifically prepared "preparatory tutoring" for her.

It was just that the effect was a bit... lacking.

Mei had helped once, but was quickly caught. Now that Kiana had been warned by Himeko, she was out of options.

Her attention returned to the homework.

The handwriting was neat and elegant. If the content on the white paper hadn't betrayed it, people might have mistaken it for a calligraphy sample.

"Huh? Looking at it like this, it seems I get it."

"This isn't too difficult either!"

"I need to check this problem... Wow, they even wrote down which page it's on for me!"

She was animated at first, then started to frown halfway through, and finally wore a bitter expression.

"Ahhh! I knew all of this before!"

Halfway through, she got stuck.

This was still the result of Himeko going easy on her.

Thump, thump, thump—

Bai Yan returned to the dorm, carrying a pile of snacks.

Kiana immediately threw down her pen and sprang up, darting in front of Bai Yan.

Bai Yan was prepared and executed a stylish turn, evading the hungry beast's pounce.

"Is there some for me?" she asked expectantly.

"Only for Kiana, after she finishes her homework."

"Mmm—"

"Let's go, let me see how you've done."

"Oh, okay…"

Bai Yan glanced at it and silently shook his head.

The problem shouldn't be with the Kaslana bloodline, because Kiana's academic performance was actually excellent.

It definitely wasn't the Saniate bloodline either, because Anna and Cecilia weren't stupid; otherwise, they wouldn't have become A-rank and S-rank.

So, the problem lay with the pufferfish.

Putting down the steaming milk tea, Kiana scribbled a few corrections on her homework. After deducting the incorrect parts, she scored just over forty points.

Bai Yan looked at the first half of the content and ticked off a few problems that overlapped the most with Kiana's mistakes.

He tapped the paper: "If you can do these correctly, the snacks are yours—and remember to help me out after you're done."

"Really?"

"Of course."

At this moment, Kiana looked at Bai Yan with eyes full of joy.

He's handsome, has a nice voice, such a good personality, and he doesn't even pull my ears!

Imagine Himeko, Mei, and the little one Bronya's reactions if they found out I was a failure in academics…

A hint of resentment rose in Kiana's heart.

Looking at the situation before her: the temptation of snacks, a genius explaining things, plus a shared hobby.

This must be fate.

"You're so nice, Xiao Yan. Unlike them, they always call me stupid…"

"It's human nature, you'll get used to it," Bai Yan paused. "But I don't think Kiana is stupid at all."

"Exactly!"

Kiana gritted her teeth: "I'll definitely make them see me in a new light."

She glanced at the pile of snacks again, secretly resolving to fight through the current difficulties.

Then, after ten minutes, she threw in the towel.

A shaky foundation leads to a crumbling structure.

If it were Himeko or another teacher, their blood pressure would be through the roof by now.

But Bai Yan was different. His mindset and true objective weren't focused on that.

If Kiana couldn't learn, he'd gain more time with her. If Kiana learned, he'd gain favorability.

He never lost out.

Then, Bai Yan demonstrated the skill of a former professional one-on-one tutor.

With just a few minor adjustments and corrections, the textbook material became understandable even to a paramecium.

After a considerable amount of time passed, Kiana slumped onto the desk, utterly exhausted.

"Ah—that was so hard!"

Then, as if remembering something, she suddenly perked up, grabbed a bag of chips, and started munching.

"Crunch, crunch, crunch! Xiao Yan, let's go out and play later!"

"Okay, okay."

Kiana planned to satisfy her craving first, then take her completed homework to Himeko to show off her results.

Just as she was about to move, a purple-haired girl stormed in, clearly angry.

She had obviously heard the keyword "go out and play."

"Kiana, you're slacking off again!"

"I!" Kiana became flustered at the accusation. Just as she was about to get up, Bai Yan calmly pressed her down.

Bai Yan took a sip of his milk tea and glanced at Raiden Mei with a scrutinizing look.

The latter met his gaze and happened to see the hand resting on Kiana's shoulder.

And Kiana, stopped and obediently enduring it.

Raiden Mei's gaze sharpened, and a trace of hostility arose.

Your "white moonlight" is obediently listening to another woman.

She had merely gently patted Bai Yan's shoulder, and he had stopped his impulsive action, turning to look smug.

Kiana said a little smugly, "Mei, I wasn't slacking off. I finished Teacher Himeko's assignment."

"Cough, cough," Bai Yan coughed lightly twice.

"Oh, right, I'm going to find Teacher Himeko now and let her assess me however she wants, hmph."

Kiana stuffed the last handful of chips into her mouth, grabbed her homework, and dashed out the door.

"Wait for me!"

Bang!

The door slammed shut.

After Kiana left, the purple-haired girl sat in her seat.

"Raiden Mei."

"Bai Yan."

She silently sized up the other person.

Bai Yan was also sizing her up, feeling a bit regretful. Raiden Mei had already sat down, so he couldn't properly admire her supermodel figure.

To get close to Kiana, Raiden Mei was an unavoidable hurdle.

But at this moment, it seemed her impression of him wasn't very good.

After all, who would like someone else trying to steal their "white moonlight"?

"Taking shortcuts will only harm Kiana."

"Teacher Himeko will be able to tell if it's a shortcut. Conversely, failing to find a scientific and reasonable method and wasting Kiana's potential and talent would truly harm her."

Raiden Mei's imposing presence weakened slightly.

She had once been the young lady of ME Corp. Although she had experienced hardships, she had never truly lived the life of a "king of competition."

Bai Yan wasn't originally a "king of competition," but he had a "king of competition" superior, making it impossible for him not to improve.