After class, Bai Ningbing walked up to Lin Guanqi.
She didn’t say a word, simply stood there, quietly gazing at the doll-like girl before her.
Feeling uneasy under such a stare, Lin Guanqi finally asked, “Did you come looking for me for something?”
Bai Ningbing didn’t answer, just kept staring at her.
“You… You keep staring at me, it makes me a little uncomfortable.”
“Class Rep Bai? Did you come here for my friend? Is there something you need?”
Ling Xue stood beside Lin Guanqi, her face full of confusion as she looked at Bai Ningbing. She rarely ever took an interest in others—what was up with her today?
Only then did Bai Ningbing finally speak.
“No, it’s nothing. I’m just a little curious, that’s all.”
After saying this, she left, leaving Lin Guanqi rather baffled.
“Is she always like this?”
Lin Guanqi watched Bai Ningbing’s retreating figure.
“Mm… Not exactly. Bai Ningbing has always been quiet, but without a doubt, she’s really strong!”
For Ling Xue to say that, it meant Bai Ningbing truly was powerful.
She frowned slightly, then continued, “It’s just, the rumors about her aren’t very nice. People say she’s a monster.”
It seemed that no matter what world you were in, there were always those who liked to belittle others out of malice.
As Bai Ningbing reached the entrance, her deep eyes turned back to look at her one more time.
After class, Ling Xue was called away by Bai Zhi for something, leaving Lin Guanqi to return to the dorm alone.
The sunset bathed the campus in its glow, accompanied by the laughter of girls, making for a joyful scene.
“Maybe… this world will really suit me…”
Turning a corner, Bai Ningbing suddenly appeared before Lin Guanqi, giving her quite a fright.
“Hello.”
She looked at Lin Guanqi for a moment, then bit out two words.
Is that how people greet each other? She nearly scared me to death!
“Well… that’s good, I suppose…” Lin Guanqi’s lips twitched.
“What did you come to see me for?”
Bai Ningbing didn’t answer, and her face remained expressionless. She began walking slowly toward Lin Guanqi, not stopping until there was nowhere left to retreat.
Lin Guanqi’s back pressed against the wall, a hint of panic showing on her face.
“W-what are you trying to do?”
Bai Ningbing’s beautiful eyes were so cold, it felt like they could pierce right through her.
Several minutes passed before she finally spoke, her voice low: “You… look a bit like her.”
At first, Lin Guanqi didn’t understand why so many people called Bai Ningbing a monster, but now, she got it.
This oppressive feeling—no normal person could possess it.
“Who?”
Bai Ningbing raised her hand, bringing it to the side of Lin Guanqi’s cheek.
So cold…
Suddenly, Lin Guanqi felt as if she’d been shoved into a refrigerator, her body temperature plummeting.
“Who… are you?”
Bai Ningbing asked.
“I’m Lin Qier… Do you need something from me?”
Lin Guanqi understood that right now, she absolutely couldn’t afford to anger Bai Ningbing. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Just then, Bai Ningbing removed her hand from Lin Guanqi’s cheek.
Lin Guanqi blinked—and Bai Ningbing was gone.
“That was terrifying… Just being near her is enough to freeze my entire body.”
Bai Ningbing… just what is she?
Lin Guanqi didn’t dwell on it further, since it didn’t seem like the other girl had any ill intent toward her.
Not far away, Bai Ningbing was still gazing in her direction.
“So it’s you. Have you come back?”
A chilling, spine-tingling smile curled on her lips, followed by a low, muffled laugh.
“This time, I’ll make you fall in love with me all over again, Lin Qier. No… I should call you Xu Jiaojiao.”
“Why… did you let someone else hold your hand? Why? You can only belong to me!”
“It was you… You promised me you’d always stay by my side…”
Achoo!
Who’s talking about me now?
But really, this dorm room is so luxurious! All the amenities are here, everything you could possibly need.
The bathtub is as big as a mustard seed!
And that full-length mirror—back in my own world, a place like this would cost thousands a month!
Lin Guanqi was just about to go take a bath when suddenly, a realization struck her.
“Wait, I’m a girl now, aren’t I?”
No, even if I am a girl, I can’t just start fantasizing about myself!
Whew!
After a fierce struggle in her mind, she decided to wrap the towel tightly around herself and sit in the bathtub.
Her exhausted body finally relaxed in that moment.
Now that there was some free time, she figured, why not check out what’s in the Popularity Points Shop?
[Valentino: 10 Popularity Points]
[Haute Couture: 20 Popularity Points]
[Stockings: 20 Popularity Points]
Seeing these first three items, a question mark slowly appeared deep in Lin Guanqi’s mind.
Is this for real?
But those are still kind of normal. The next three, though—those are really weird!
[XX Full Set: 20 Popularity Points]
[XX Full Set: 100 Popularity Points]
[Little Monster U Full Set: 70 Popularity Points]
Lin Guanqi’s face turned even redder than before.
“Is this Popularity Points Shop serious? Why is it full of clothes and, um, certain unspeakable items? Seriously…”
Well then, maybe I don’t need these Popularity Points after all.
[Popularity Points: Each point can be exchanged for 100 yuan. If you don’t need them, you can trade for money.]
Upon reading the note, Lin Guanqi’s expression changed instantly.
“Who said it was useless? This is way too useful!”
As long as I work hard on the missions, I’ll be able to pay off that 200,000 loan in no time!
Humming a tune, Lin Guanqi was about to step out when she suddenly heard a noise outside the door.
A thief?!
No way! She’d clearly locked the door when she came in!
Could it be? On the very first day in the dorms, a thief broke in? And it’s a girls’ dormitory!
Holding her breath, Lin Guanqi grabbed the mop behind the door, gently opened the bathroom door, and quietly—quietly—crept out, ready to ambush the thief from behind.
But unexpectedly, her foot slipped, and she fell flat on her face.
“Ah!”
Bang!
……
“Ah! Thief, thief!”
Lin Guanqi woke with a start from the bed, realizing that there was no thief at all—Bai Ningbing was just sitting on her bed.
“You’re awake?”
She asked.
“Bai Ningbing? Why are you in my room?”
She closed her book.
“You didn’t lock the door. I knocked.”
So… I didn’t lock the door properly?
In other words, I mistook Bai Ningbing for a thief?
“Sorry, I thought a thief had come into the dorm.”
Thunk.
Suddenly, Bai Ningbing sat down on Lin Guanqi’s lap, casually loosened her towel, grabbed both her hands with one of her own, and gently tilted her chin up with the other.
“You, what are you doing!”
“We’re not even that close!”
Don’t tell me… Bai Ningbing is actually a pervert?!
Her index finger slowly slid down, all the way to Lin Guanqi’s collarbone.
Lin Guanqi let out a soft gasp.
Bai Ningbing gave a light tug. Maybe this body was too sensitive, because Lin Guanqi let out a muffled cry, feeling… something strange.
Seeing no resistance, she wanted to take things further.
Her face drew in closer.
“Don’t…”
Lin Guanqi’s body trembled, her voice barely audible.
She wanted to resist, but her body had gone limp—she couldn’t muster any strength at all.
All of a sudden, Bai Ningbing stopped.
“Once I mark you, you’ll belong to me.”
(Edited version…)