Xia Wen had been feeling bitter all along.
Chen Nian's excellence had practically become her heart demon!
Linhai City University's boy genius, a Good Samaritan who left no name, the boyfriend of actress Qin Yu, personally recruited by the Law Enforcement Department's dashing female captain...
With all those accolades combined, Chen Nian had already become a legend at Linhai University!
In the cafeteria, the library, the training grounds, the dorms...
Wherever there were people, there was bound to be talk about him.
"Chen Nian is so handsome! How did I never notice before?"
"Come on, who could've spotted a hidden gem like him back then? Even our campus beauty Xia didn't, did she?"
"Hahaha, I heard Chen Nian used to pursue her. Putting it that way makes me feel a lot better!"
"Now, even if our campus beauty Xia tried throwing herself at him, she'd be reaching way above her league~~"
That was right. Xia Wen had become a clown.
If Chen Nian were still pursuing her, she could have flaunted it wherever she went. His accolades would have gilded her reputation!
But now?
She was a blind fool who hadn't appreciated what she'd had!
But Xia Wen understood men. Men were creatures who tired of the old and craved the new, always seeking different thrills.
Chen Nian had a prettier girlfriend now, but that didn't mean he wouldn't entertain thoughts about someone else. As long as she was forward enough, there was no stubborn cheapskate she couldn't win over.
So Xia Wen found out where Chen Nian lived.
"Wow..."
When she first saw Chen Nian's villa, she was stunned.
What was going on?
Wasn't he a homebody who did nothing but play games? How was he already living in such a luxurious villa?
And so, "rich" was added to Chen Nian's list of labels.
Xia Wen grew even more excited. She understood the principle that men went bad once they had money.
With that much money, wouldn't he want to fool around with a few more women?
As long as she was forward enough, she wouldn't have to worry about winning him over!
Knock, knock, knock.
When she saw Chen Nian open the door,
Xia Wen immediately put on an act, assuming a pitiful, vulnerable look.
She had deliberately put on heavy makeup today and changed into an alluring purple dress. With blood-red lips and a pleasant fragrance, she was ready to unleash her feminine charms to the fullest.
"Chen... Chen Nian... There's something I'd like your help with. Is that okay?"
"What is it?"
"Can I come in to talk?"
Remembering that Qin Yu was still taking a shower inside, Chen Nian found this rather amusing.
"Sure."
"Thank you~"
Seeing that Chen Nian was willing to let her in, Xia Wen was instantly delighted.
Got you. Letting me in proves your lust is getting the better of you. You're hoping all sorts of things will happen.
All men are the same. As if I couldn't win you over!
After following Chen Nian into the living room, Xia Wen sat on the sofa and deliberately raised her skirt a little, exposing her shapely, fair legs.
She had a whole repertoire of tricks for seducing men.
She had thought Chen Nian was pouring her some water, only to discover he had poured a glass for himself and was drinking it.
"Go on. What did you need me for?" Chen Nian asked.
"Chen Nian... Perhaps there were a lot of misunderstandings between us before. I was too immature, and I've felt guilty for ages. I came here today to apologize!"
Xia Wen stood and bowed to Chen Nian. "I'm sorry."
Exposing her cleavage as she apologized was another of her little tricks...
What man wouldn't be tempted by that?
What man could still bear to blame her?
Chen Nian smiled. "It's fine. I'm not that petty. Apart from apologizing, is there anything else you wanted to say?"
"I'd also like you to teach me some combat techniques. I'm pretty dumb, and I don't know how to fight monsters... Sigh."
"Sure, but there's one condition."
"What condition? Just tell me~ Hehe."
Xia Wen's eyes had already lit up.
She could already predict what Chen Nian would say. It would be something like: sleep with me tonight, and I'll teach you.
That would put him right in her trap, enough to keep this man firmly in her grasp!
"You have to ask my girlfriend if she agrees first."
"What did you sa..."
Just then, footsteps sounded on the stairs.
"Chen Nian, who are you talking to? Your shirt is way too big. It feels so weird wearing it..."
That was right. Qin Yu had finished her shower and was coming downstairs.
She was wearing Chen Nian's white T-shirt. Its loose fit gave her a languid air, and the hem even covered her shorts, making it look as though she wasn't wearing any bottoms.
Those flawless legs, so fair they almost glowed, were a truly perfect work of art!
Fresh from her shower, Qin Yu came down the stairs while playing with her wet hair. Her fair skin was translucent, leaving endless room for the imagination.
Xia Wen froze on the spot.
Face-to-face, they were like a lesser ghost meeting a greater one. Qin Yu, without any makeup, utterly outclassed her!
"Chen Nian, who is she?" Qin Yu raised a slender brow.
"A classmate. She said she wanted me to teach her combat techniques. What do you think?"
"Teach her, my ass!"
One glance at Xia Wen told her this woman was up to no good. Such heavy makeup, such a sexy outfit. Heh, as if I'd lose to you!
Qin Yu sat down beside Chen Nian in a huff.
A woman whose competitive spirit had been roused was truly terrifying!
The loose T-shirt outlined her shapely figure as she unleashed her feminine beauty without holding back. She crossed her long, fair legs, her white-jade feet tipped slightly upward in the air.
"If you have that much time on your hands, why don't you teach me, Chen Nian?"
Chen Nian put his arm around Qin Yu's shoulders. "Don't be angry, Xiao Yu. If you're unhappy, I won't teach her. It's just that we're classmates, and she insisted on coming in, so I couldn't very well refuse..."
"Hmph! At least you know what's good for you."
Xia Wen exploded. Completely exploded.
She had thought tonight's script would involve successfully seducing Chen Nian.
Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined she was nothing but a dog-and one lured inside to be slaughtered at that!
Here, she had been deeply humiliated, so ashamed she could barely show her face. She wanted to find a hole and crawl into it right then!
Only now did she finally realize that Chen Nian was getting back at her.
Because she had once said things about Chen Nian like, "How should I turn down this simp?"...
Unable to endure it any longer, Xia Wen stood and hurried toward the door, nearly falling because she was walking so fast.
"Xia Wen, leaving already? I'll see you out!"
No sooner had Chen Nian spoken than the door slammed.
He could only shrug helplessly. "Sigh, this classmate of mine really is something. Comes in a hurry, leaves in a hurry. Won't even let me see her out."
Unaware that Chen Nian was being sarcastic, Qin Yu huffed. "Even if we're only a couple in name, how could you have the nerve to bring a girl home right in front of me?"
"Uh..."
Thinking about it, Chen Nian realized that did seem to be the case.
He had used Qin Yu, and he really did owe her an apology.
"How about I let you sleep here tonight to make it up to you?"