[World 03] - 01

 Floating Lord Academy is a renowned aristocratic school in D City, located in the city center with its own independent area. Its teaching staff and buildings are top-notch, with extremely high entry requirements and exorbitant tuition fees. However, it's not just about having money; one also needs a powerful background.

But such qualified students are few and far between, sometimes resulting in classes with only a dozen or so students. Later, the academy expanded its enrollment, relaxing the requirements considerably, but it's still beyond the reach of ordinary families.

Even so, many people still desperately want their children to attend, because having connections with a powerful figure can grant them instant access to wealth and power.

Zhong Rui walked out of the badminton hall. Although a freshman, the Zhong family's influence in D City was not to be underestimated. He had already subtly become a leader in his class, surrounded by many people eager to curry favor with him.

Tall and agile, he held an expensive tennis racket, sweat dripping from his handsome, angular face. He casually pulled up his shirt to wipe the sweat, revealing his well-defined abs and six-pack.

Someone offered him water, but Zhong Rui ignored it. His hawk-like eyes were fixed on a little boy sitting on a bench outside the venue. The boy

had delicate features, a petite figure, and his rosy lower lip was bitten by his teeth, creating an alluring curve. He held a bottle of cheap water that Zhong Rui would never drink, and looked innocently towards the badminton hall. The uniforms at Flården Academy were individually tailored to each student's size, ensuring they wouldn't be too tight. However, the British-style uniform that everyone received made the boy look like a pampered little prince.

But Zhong Rui felt the boy resembled a delicate, expensive purebred cat held by a wealthy woman he often saw—pampered and spoiled, ready to unleash its claws at the slightest provocation, leaving bloody marks.

His underling, seeing Zhong Rui stop, followed his gaze to the boy on the bench. He paused, then said, "Boss, interested in him?"

Zhong Rui wasn't particularly short-tempered, but he wasn't exactly friendly either, so he remained silent.

The usually perceptive underling, for some reason, wasn't focused on currying favor with Zhong Rui at all. Instead, he said to himself, "Boss, you usually don't pay attention to school stuff, so you probably don't know, but his name is Jiang Nian... he

's very famous." The pause was subtle, not a compliment.

Sure enough, the underling continued, "He's the son of a nouveau riche. He didn't focus on his studies at school; instead, he was always flirting with people, like a butterfly that never stops. His reputation is terrible."

As if confirming the underling's words, Zhong Rui suddenly met the eyes of this famous butterfly. Only then did Zhong Rui notice that his eyes were a pair of beautiful green eyes, like the final gemstone he had seen at an auction when he was a child, captivating.

Then, Jiang Nian gave Zhong Rui a sweet smile, the curve and expression just right, neither perfunctory nor lacking in special treatment.

Zhong Rui was stunned for a moment, then heard his previously normal underling, as if provoked by the smile, grit his teeth and say, "And another thing, he only hooks up with people who have power and influence, he's incredibly indifferent to everyone else. Isn't it just that he likes money and power? How can his vision be so narrow? There are so many people in this academy more powerful than his family. If he could just hook up with any one of them, it would be enough for him to live a life of luxury, but he can only see those people..."

"What an ungrateful bastard."

These sarcastic remarks made Zhong Rui glance at this underling he had never given a second glance before. After a long pause, Zhong Rui said, "What? You tried to seduce him, and he rejected you?"

The underling's expression turned pale and then red, and he didn't say anything more.

Zhong Rui understood. Before he could make a move, another group of people walked out of the gate. They were seniors a year above Zhong Rui, I think their name was Xu Haiyuan. The Zhong family and the Xu family also had dealings, and the two had met a few times, so when they passed each other, they nodded as a greeting.

Jiang Nian, who had been sitting in the chair, ran over with the water bottle in her arms, quickly climbed the steps, and stood beside Xu Haiyuan. She handed him the cheap bottle, her voice gentle and soft, "Brother, you must be tired from class. Have some water."

Zhong Rui saw Xu Haiyuan frown in disgust, his deep eyes ignoring Jiang Nian, and walked past her with a cold face. The others behind Xu Haiyuan glanced at Jiang Nian with mocking and prying looks, then followed Xu Haiyuan, leaving Jiang Nian standing awkwardly on the steps.

No, Jiang Nian wasn't embarrassed. After pitifully watching Xu Haiyuan's back for a few seconds, she turned around, walked to a spot not far from Zhong Rui, and handed him the water bottle.

For a rich kid, this was an extremely insulting act. Did Zhong Rui think he would accept something others didn't want?

Jiang Nian's beautiful face was full of sincerity as she fussed over Zhong Rui, saying, "Little brother, I saw you looked very tired. I can't finish this bottle of water, so it's just right for you, no waste."

Zhong Rui was almost amused, but inexplicably raised his hand slightly.

However, at that moment, Xu Haiyuan, who should have walked away, turned back, snatched the water bottle from Jiang Nian's hand, put his arm around Jiang Nian's shoulder, and said to Zhong Rui, "Sorry, he's throwing a tantrum at me. Please excuse the commotion." He then

forcibly led Jiang Nian away.

This was a gesture of asserting dominance. Zhong Rui narrowed his eyes, watching their retreating figures. Suddenly, Jiang Nian turned back and smiled at Zhong Rui, then turned back before Xu Haiyuan could get angry, clinging softly to his strong arm and acting coquettishly.

How to put it? This action lived up to his reputation as a charming womanizer.

A social butterfly, perhaps? Zhong Rui became somewhat interested.

"She's really pretty... but why is she so fickle?"

"She's cute too..."

"No wonder she's the school beauty..."

Whispers rippled through Zhong Rui's group behind him. Zhong Rui remained expressionless, picked up his tennis racket, and walked away. His underlings paused, stopped talking, and followed him back to the classroom.

After Zhong Rui sat down in his leather chair, one of the underlings who had initially talked to him about Jiang Nian asked, "Boss, I suspect Jiang Nian is after your background and wants to hook you up."

"Hmm." Zhong Rui wasn't blind; Jiang Nian's actions were so obvious, how could he not have noticed? But being interested was one thing, falling for her tricks was another.

He didn't like people who flirted around.

Besides, Jiang Nian's methods were so low; only a fool would fall for her schemes.

...

Jiang Nian felt great! He

had successfully hooked up with someone again today. Whether that person liked him or not was none of his concern. Jiang Nian was like clockwork, hooking up with at least one new person every day.

However, after hooking up with too many at first, he changed it to once a week.

Jiang Nian found being a "green tea" (a manipulative, seemingly innocent girl) quite tiring. He had to be proactive, but not too proactive.

He often struggled to find the right

balance, sometimes giving others the wrong impression, making them think he was pursuing them, and sometimes being too cold, making them feel he didn't care. But his mission in this world was to become a universally despised, materialistic "green tea" at Flård Academy, ultimately being bullied and expelled.

Jiang Nian felt that so far, he had done a pretty good job.

The system kept praising him, "Baby, you're getting more and more skilled at completing missions."

Jiang Nian just smiled and remained silent.

This action made Xu Haiyuan glance at Jiang Nian a few more times. His handsome face was clouded with worry. He tightened his grip on Jiang Nian's shoulder, drawing her attention back to him. Jiang Nian pursed her lips and continued to smile. She said, "What's wrong, brother? You're a little too strong."

"Who are you thinking about?" Xu Haiyuan asked bluntly.

Jiang Nian tilted her head, confused.

"You're smiling so happily, are you thinking about Zhong Rui?" Xu Haiyuan knew Jiang Nian was fickle, but he felt he was special to her.

Jiang Nian was trying to please him, very much so.

However, Xu Haiyuan also knew Jiang Nian was a superficial person. She would eagerly flirt with anyone who had money and power. There were too many people like that in this academy, but Jiang Nian was exceptionally insatiable. She hadn't even completely won someone over before she was already eyeing the next one.

It was truly...foolish.

No one liked someone like Jiang Nian.

Xu Haiyuan didn't think he liked her either; he just wasn't going to pass up an opportunity for fun. He just couldn't stand Jiang Nian's lack of focus in her attempts to please him!

Jiang Nian didn't know who Zhong Rui was, so he asked, "Who are you talking about?"

Before Xu Haiyuan could answer, his good friend laughed loudly and pinched Jiang Nian's cheek before saying, "The guy who handed you water earlier."

"Didn't you like him a lot? You even called him 'brother,' how come you don't know his name?"

Jiang Nian didn't seem bothered by being exposed for flirting with someone else. His eyes were bright, as if they had been moistened by water, and his droopy eyes made him look exceptionally innocent. He smiled along, his smile full of joy, "I don't like him anymore. I just thought he was tired, and I don't drink water, so it was nothing to give him some."

"Giving our Brother Xu water that you don't drink?" his friend teased again. Jiang Nian wasn't annoyed and just looked at him. Xu Haiyuan's friend, feeling stared at like that, gradually lost his smile.

At this moment, Xu Haiyuan said cryptically, "Fu Qing!"

Fu Qing shrugged and moved a little away from Jiang Nian.

Xu Haiyuan then turned to Jiang Nian and warned, "You're one of my people. Don't let me find out you're messing around with other people."

"The water you gave me, even if I don't want it, you can't give it to anyone else, understand?"

Jiang Nian ignored him. Xu Haiyuan had only been involved with him since last month. At first, it wasn't a big deal; he was cold towards him, which was normal. Jiang Nian had ruined his own reputation, so he didn't expect others to treat him well.

He genuinely used the celebrity list on the campus website to seduce people.

Actually, Jiang Nian wasn't that clever at first; he genuinely flirted with everyone he met. Later, he discovered that the more famous people were, the more reserved and disdainful they were of him, making it easier to seduce them. He didn't need to do anything; just hanging around their neighborhood generated a lot of rumors.

The criticism against him also increased.

Having tasted success, Jiang Nian later focused on people with high power for the sake of his mission.

Xu Haiyuan was one of them.

But Xu Haiyuan was really annoying. Other powerful people would pretend not to like Jiang Nian, but Xu Haiyuan genuinely disliked him while simultaneously restricting Jiang Nian's friendships in various ways.

Jiang Nian had never encountered such a person before. She immediately pushed Xu Haiyuan's hand away and said unhappily, "I'm not one of yours."

"...We're just good friends."

"It's my freedom to make other friends."

Xu Haiyuan really thought Jiang Nian was being arrogant because of his favor. His face suddenly turned cold, and he threw the water bottle he had been holding for a while into a trash can in the distance, saying in a cold voice, "Fine, fine, Jiang Nian, you're something else."

"Good friend? Who would respect a friend like you? Don't flatter yourself."

"Don't follow me anymore. I won't talk to you until you apologize."

After saying that, he left with his friends. Before leaving, Fu Qing ran his finger across the back of Jiang Nian's hand. Jiang Nian blinked, not taking Xu Haiyuan's harsh words to heart at all.

He felt much lighter and hummed a self-composed song in a light and pleasant tone. He went to the shopping mall in the college and went to eat a freshly made beef burger. There were several canteens in the college, but Jiang Nian wanted to eat junk food today, and the food in the canteens was more expensive than in the shopping mall, so Jiang Nian only ate there occasionally.

The juicy beef was so delicious that Jiang Nian squinted his eyes in happiness. After finishing, he remembered he hadn't dealt with his friends' messages yet. He took out his phone, opened the page, and saw a lot of messages.

【189 Graduate, Foolish and Rich】: Nian Nian, are you done with class? Do you want me to pick you up?

【192 Classmate, a Little Strange】: Not talking? Who are you flirting with this time?

【190 Freshman, Very Good-tempered】: Nian Nian, it's lunchtime, let me treat you to dinner.

...

Jiang Nian, like a good boy, replied to each message one by one, calling everyone "brother" and "sister." Halfway through, he saw a message from Xu Haiyuan.

【191 Classmate, Annoying】: I'll give you half a day. If you don't admit your mistake, don't blame me for being impolite.

【191 Classmate, Annoying】: I don't have much patience. Jiang Nian, don't challenge me. I have plenty of suitors. Don't play games with me.

【191 Classmate, Annoying】: Do you really think you're special? I don't care about you at all.

[191 Classmate is Annoying]: Jiang Nian, reply! Don't just read and not reply!

[191 Classmate is Annoying]: Jiang Nian!

Jiang Nian didn't read the rest. He opened the messages Fu Qing had sent him, which had just been sent not long ago.

[190 Classmate, Smiling]: Nian Nian, why don't you stop pursuing Xu Haiyuan? Look at me, I'm easy to pursue, I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

[Nian Nian Loves You]: Brother, I'm not pursuing Xu Haiyuan, but what he said really hurt me. You're so good, coming to comfort me. You're my favorite.

Fu Qing replied almost instantly.

[190 Classmate, Smiling]: Then be with me? Your family's power is no less than Xu's.

Jiang Nian would never agree, how could he? He and his brothers are all good friends!

[Nian Nian Loves You]: Brother, it's too fast, let's start as friends.

Fu Qing replied after a long pause.

[190 Classmate, Smiling]: I agree, then can Nian Nian pursue your brother? " Brother, you've never pursued me before."

【Niannian Loves You】: "It's not about pursuing! I just want to make friends with everyone, is that okay, brother?"

【190-Year-Old's Playful Remarks】: "Okay, brother is waiting for you.

" Jiang Nian exited the message and sat in an elegant restaurant to digest her food. At this moment, a waiter brought over a plate of exquisitely made pastries, which looked like lychees. Jiang Nian was a little surprised, and the waiter said, "The owner is treating." After

the waiter finished speaking, he pointed in a direction. Jiang Nian looked over and saw that the owner was a young and handsome student, still wearing a school uniform.

Jiang Nian showed her usual sweet smile, and the owner raised his glass in response. Jiang Nian ate the pastry without hesitation. It had a crisp chocolate shell and a cherry-flavored filling. Jiang Nian was very satisfied.

Before leaving, the shop owner asked Jiang Nian for her contact information, which she gave him.

Evenings were for self-study; the academy didn't mandate classes. The students here were all from wealthy or privileged backgrounds, their knowledge far surpassing that of many. They came to the academy to learn other things, or to network and make friends.

Jiang Nian didn't attend evening self-study.

He'd already charmed most of his classmates, so there was no further progress on his mission.

But after all this time, why didn't anyone openly dislike him? Occasionally, posts about him being promiscuous would appear on the campus website, but they were quickly deleted.

He didn't know who deleted them.

Jiang Nian rested his chin on his hand, idly scrolling through his phone.

The academy had deluxe single rooms and standard single rooms; the rest were double rooms. Jiang Nian's family background would at most allow for a double room, but his roommate didn't seem like someone who would live in a double room.

Jiang Nian didn't think much of it, assuming the academy had made a mistake.

Besides, his roommate was indifferent, barely caring about Jiang Nian's existence or reputation, as if Jiang Nian were nothing to him.

Jiang Nian simply ignored him, too lazy to even try to seduce him—too much trouble, a roommate! If the other person gets furious, Jiang Nian won't be able to escape. Wouldn't it be incredibly awkward if they went back to the dorm staring at each other?

However, Jiang Nian felt his roommate was like a heartless person; he probably couldn't connect with her, she was too cold.

Jiang Nian studied for a while. There was nothing he could do; the college was very strict about grades. Fortunately

, Jiang Nian learned a lot of things quickly, so he wasn't too worried. Tired of studying, Jiang Nian picked up his phone and started fiddling with it. Xu Haiyuan, after a brief respite, started messaging him again.

Jiang Nian thought about it and realized this was the first time Xu Haiyuan had shown any sign of bullying him. Suddenly, Jiang Nian didn't find Xu Haiyuan so annoying anymore, but he still wanted to stir things up. Jiang Nian typed rapidly and replied to Xu Haiyuan

: 【Niannian loves you】: Brother, you're so fierce, I'm a little afraid of you. I understand what you said.

【191 classmate is annoying】 (instant reply): What did I do fiercely? I've been gentle enough with you.

【191 classmate is annoying】: Okay, as long as you understand.

【Nian Nian Loves You】: So, brother, do you have the contact information for that younger brother from today? I think he's quite gentle, and I'd like to chat with him.

【191 Classmate is Annoying】: ??? Jiang Nian!!!

【191 Classmate is Annoying】: Say that again??? What do you take me for???

Jiang Nian was obviously joking. He would get Zhong Rui's contact information himself. He just wanted to annoy Xu Haiyuan. However, looking at his constantly vibrating phone, Jiang Nian subconsciously wondered if he had gone too far.

Would Xu Haiyuan bring his brothers to beat him up tomorrow?

Although Jiang Nian could block out pain, he was still afraid of such a thing happening.

Xu Haiyuan shouldn't be that petty, right? He's quite arrogant, but he has a terrible temper. Maybe he really would beat him up...

With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Nian fell asleep worriedly. His roommate hadn't returned to the dorm today, so Jiang Nian didn't draw the curtains. His pair of snow-white legs gleamed faintly in the darkness.

The next morning, Jiang Nian woke up very early. He yawned widely, took out his phone to check the time, and saw that his internet was still on. The moment the screen lit up, he saw a message from Xu Haiyuan:

6:52:02

【191 Classmate is Annoying】: Really ignoring me?

【191 Classmate is Annoying】: Are you there?

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