Encouraged by her three roommates, Ji Yan took a deep breath, nodded, and started walking toward Qin Luo’s seat.

Her movement immediately drew many eyes in her direction. Following her gaze, everyone spotted Qin Luo sitting toward the back.

Expressions around the room turned playful, especially among the guys who seemed to be collectively heartbroken.

“That’s it, the school beauty has fallen.”

“She delivered milk tea this morning and now she’s going to sit next to him in the afternoon? That’s way too proactive!”

“If anyone ever calls her aloof again, I swear I’ll spit in their face! This is aloof?”

“You don’t get it. On my way here, I saw someone confess to her, and she didn’t even glance at him. She’s extremely cold.”

“See, her initiative is only for Qin Luo. As for others, they don’t matter.”

“Why don’t I matter? I’m pretty handsome too, you know!”

“Who is more handsome, me or Qin from 404?”

“First, you need to have the perseverance to confess 99 times before you can talk.”

“Never mind then…”

What everyone noticed, Qin Luo obviously saw as well. He wasn’t blind.

In fact, he was the first to see Ji Yan enter the classroom. His initial reaction was surprising because he had attended this professor’s public lecture several times and rarely saw Ji Yan there.

He did see Jia Ting often, as she was a top student who attended every class she could, making many feel ashamed of their own study habits.

In contrast, Ji Yan wasn’t known for being particularly studious. So her presence today, heading directly toward him, was clear in its intent.

Han Yiqun clicked his tongue in amazement. “Brother Qin, the school beauty is coming straight for you.”

Li Xuan adjusted his glasses. “Looks like it’s going to be a head-on confrontation.”

Looking enlightened, Wang Chen said, “So even the aloof school beauty can be so proactive. Confessing 99 times is the trigger. I learned something new today.”

Qin Luo ignored his three goofy friends and watched Ji Yan walk toward him, his expression subtly complex. Frankly, he was a bit confused about her feelings. He thought maybe she liked him a bit, but not too much. Her series of actions seemed like someone whose usual admirer suddenly stopped, so she was acting proactively to get him back. But given Ji Yan’s usually cold demeanor, this behavior was out of character and must have been difficult for her.

‘So, does she like me more than I thought?’

As Qin Luo thought about this, his gaze became more complicated. He watched Ji Yan approach the empty seat next to him, about to sit down.

Suddenly, another figure swooped in and took the seat next to Qin Luo.

It was a girl with good looks, wearing pretty makeup and dressed quite provocatively in a black vest, denim shorts, and black knee-high socks that showed off her slender legs. She was quite eye-catching.

“Well, isn’t she a flashy one…”

Qin Luo almost spoke, but he was puzzled. He didn’t know this girl.

Ji Yan didn’t know her either and was taken aback by her sudden appearance. Her intended action to sit down was halted, leaving her standing awkwardly.

The flashy girl smiled at Ji Yan, saying, “Sorry, I took this seat first. You’ll have to find another one.” Although she apologized, her tone and expression were anything but apologetic. She even gave Ji Yan a challenging smile after speaking.

Ji Yan’s temple twitched, her delicate eyebrows raised slightly. However, she didn’t say anything. She just looked at Qin Luo deeply, then turned and left.

Watching Ji Yan walk away, the flashy girl smiled triumphantly and then turned to Qin Luo, saying, “Hi there, handsome. My name is Yao Yanyan.”

Goodness, she really was flashy…

Qin Luo held back his sarcasm and asked, “What do you want?”

Yao Yanyan smiled and said, “I’ve been noticing you for a while. Be my boyfriend?”

Qin Luo: “???”

Are girls nowadays all this forward?

‘Lady, we just met less than a minute ago. Isn’t confessing right away a bit too direct?’

Caught off guard, Qin Luo reflexively touched his face.

‘My deadly charm was finally starting to affect the girls around me. Ah, what a sin…’

Though secretly pleased with the sudden confession, Qin Luo shook his head. Yao Yanyan immediately looked displeased.

“What? Do you think I’m not as good as Ji Yan? Sure, she’s a bit prettier and has better poise, but…”

She lowered her voice and whispered in Qin Luo’s ear, “But I’m more flirty.”

Qin Luo: “…”

“Think about it. You confessed to her 99 times, and she didn’t accept you. When you were about to give up, she suddenly became proactive. That kind of mindset is problematic.”

“I’m different. I’ve wanted you for a long time, especially recently. You’ve become more handsome and so devoted. You’re perfect for me. So, be my boyfriend?”

Yao Yanyan’s boldness truly caught Qin Luo off guard. If Ji Yan’s proactiveness was kindergarten level, Yao Yanyan was university level.

For example, while Ji Yan was still using little tricks to attract his attention, Yao Yanyan seemed ready to drag him to a love hotel.

The difference in their approaches was clear.

Please stop exuding this deadly charm!

Qin Luo thought fiercely and handed her the Coke he was holding, and said, “Boss, have some Coke.”

“Thanks.” Yao Yanyan happily reached out for the Coke.

But just as her hand was about to touch the bottle, Qin Luo’s hand suddenly let go…