Jiang Cheng, Who "Buries His Head in the Cabbage Patch," and the Magnanimous Protagonist

Jiang Cheng University, As a top-tier institution, it naturally had no shortage of wealthy heirs, and luxury cars streamed in and out every day without end.

Just then, an unremarkable black nanny van slowly pulled up at the school gate. A stunning figure stepped out, instantly stirring up a commotion among the crowd.

"Is that Campus Belle Li? Why is she getting out of that car?"

"My goddess! Which pig got to her? I'm challenging him to a duel!"

Li Shiyao, as Jiang Cheng University's campus belle, had been pursued by many wealthy scions, all of whom had failed.

And now she'd been taken without anyone even noticing?!

Many hung their heads in despair, gnashing their teeth, but more were curious, whipping out their phones to snap the scene and post it on Jiang Cheng University's Tieba.

Inside the car, Jiang Cheng's face darkened at the chatter. You're the pig! Your whole family's pigs!

Standing outside, Li Shiyao let out a "pfft" laugh, bent over to peer into the car, and cooed, "Senior, they're all saying you've taken me~ How about tonight, we give it a try?"

What nerve! What kind of wild talk was that!

Jiang Cheng nearly choked. He never imagined that Li Shiyao, hailed in the books as the "pure white lotus," could say something like that.

If he'd only suspected before, now Jiang Cheng was certain—Li Shiyao was definitely after his body. This was blatant verbal innuendo!

Jiang Cheng racked his brain. Where had things gone wrong? He'd barely met Li Shiyao a few times.

Help!

What was he supposed to do when the Heroine fell for him?!

In that instant, Jiang Cheng had already imagined countless ways he might die.

Suddenly, a flash of insight hit him, and he finally figured out the problem.

After all, before the Male Lead showed up, Jiang Cheng wasn't like the other spoiled rich kids.

He'd always been gentle and polite, like a refined gentleman, naturally drawing girls' affection. Li Shiyao, despite being the Heroine, wasn't immune to that.

So, once the Male Lead appeared, everything would snap back to normal.

Realizing that, Jiang Cheng finally understood why the Heroines had been acting so off lately—it was because the protagonist was missing!

But... what about Jiang Ruoxue?

She was the one who sent the Male Lead to the Police Station. Was his guess wrong?

Jiang Cheng shook his head, silently telling himself, I don't care—it has to be what I think!

Li Shiyao watched Jiang Cheng's face twist from a frown to a goofy grin and got scared. "Senior, are you okay? Don't scare me!"

Sigh~

Jiang Cheng let out a sigh, his expression complicated as he looked at the anxious Li Shiyao. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't tempted, but... it just wasn't meant to be.

Taking a deep breath, he gradually calmed down, returning to his usual demeanor. He brushed off Li Shiyao's hand and said flatly, "What are you doing? Back off."

"I'll pick you up tonight."

With that cold remark, Jiang Cheng rolled up the window and drove off.

Li Shiyao stomped her foot in frustration, but inside, her heart leaped. Senior said he's coming to get me~

"Is Campus Belle Li actually acting spoiled?"

"No way! Absolutely not!"

"Which bastard managed to snag the top campus belle?"

Every guy present was wracked with anguish, their eyes full of envy and jealousy.

Just then, a figure carrying a Snakeskin Bag appeared at the school gate, a flicker of amazement in his eyes as he looked at Li Shiyao.

It was Ye Bufan, the Protagonist who'd ended up in a Doghouse Under the Overpass last night.

But now, Ye Bufan had transformed, becoming a guest of honor in the Mu Family.

"The big city's great—so many top-tier beauties!" Ye Bufan mused.

First that hot Police Flower, then the Mu Family's young lady this morning, and now another one.

Wait!

She's looking at me!

Bro really is the sharpest tool in the shed—being too charming is a hassle too.

Ye Bufan watched Li Shiyao approach, cockily flicking his messy bangs, a smug smile curling at the corner of his mouth, thinking he looked irresistibly handsome.

Should he just say yes right away, or pretend to refuse first and then agree, giving her a surprise?

Such a headache!

Li Shiyao naturally noticed Ye Bufan too—the guy was hard to miss.

Standing smack in the middle of the school gate, his face cold. One hand clutching the Snakeskin Bag, the other in his pocket, radiating a "stay away" vibe.

"So you've shown up after all."

Li Shiyao glared at Ye Bufan with blazing fury, as if she wanted to tear him apart a thousand times over.

In her past life, Senior Jiang Cheng had died at this despicable scoundrel's hands, leaving his family ruined.

This time, she would never let Senior Jiang Cheng repeat that mistake.

The only way was to marry Senior Jiang Cheng, so he'd give up on that woman Mu Qingcheng. That way, he wouldn't clash with this rat Ye Bufan, and naturally, none of what came after would happen.

As for whether Senior Jiang Cheng liked her now—that didn't matter. Feelings could grow slowly, love built over time~

Li Shiyao steeled her resolve: she had to speed things up and lock down Jiang Cheng.

With a cold glance at Ye Bufan, she sidestepped him and walked straight through the school gate.

Ye Bufan's smile froze on his face. He rubbed his chin and muttered, "That's weird—could it be my smile isn't sweet enough?"

The crowd sneered at the scene, tossing out jabs, "Who's this guy? He doesn't actually think Campus Belle Li was coming for him, does he?"

"No way, no way~ Does someone really have that little self-awareness?"

"Look at him, dressed like a beggar. Bet he slept in a doghouse last night—stinks to high heaven."

"Pfft! Guys, anyone else get it? Ran into a delusional loser at the school gate today!"

If an ordinary person heard that, they might've cracked. But the Protagonist was the Protagonist—his mindset wasn't ordinary at all.

After all, he'd even slept in a doghouse. What was this?

Just a sprinkle of rain~

The more they said it, the more it proved they envied him. Ye Bufan's lips curled up slightly. That girl earlier was probably just shy, too.

Right, in front of everyone, a girl~ thin-skinned!

With that thought, Ye Bufan grinned wide, ignored the mocking stares around him, and strode through the school gate.

Elsewhere, a middle-aged man in a suit swept his gaze over the passing crowd until he spotted Ye Bufan, standing out like a crane among chickens.

This guy—what a sight!

Was the old man duped? Was he really the Divine Doctor's disciple?

"Uncle Mu."

Ye Bufan walked over and casually greeted the middle-aged man.

Mu Chengjiang frowned at Ye Bufan's flippant demeanor but said nothing.

He just coldly handed over a document. "This is your proof. From now on, you're a third-year student at Jiang Cheng University."

Then he turned and left.

Ye Bufan watched Mu Chengjiang's retreating back and curled his lip. "Whatever—since we'll be family one day, I won't hold it against you!"