C4 Beautiful!

Shi Muxue chuckled softly, "No worries, I just wanted to say hello. It looks like big sister has been doing quite well for herself in the countryside, even managing to secure a spot at the Imperial University. That's quite impressive.

But... if you're hoping to use this as a chance to go back home, you might find it difficult. Dad has said he doesn't acknowledge you as his daughter anymore. He claims that even if you died out there, it wouldn't concern him."

In recent years, the Shi family's business had been flourishing. Two months after Shi Qian was admitted to the Imperial University, the entire family relocated from Lancheng to the Imperial Capital.

Though Shi Muxue didn't know how Shi Qian managed to get into the Imperial University from the countryside, since she had been expelled from the Shi family and left with nothing, Shi Muxue didn't see her as a threat anymore.

"So, I suggest you come to your senses."

Shi Qianni stared at her, her indifferent tone tinged with a hint of defiance, "Shi Muxue, I'd advise you to beat it before I take action!"

Shi Muxue's expression soured at the retort.

She was about to respond when someone called out to her from a short distance away.

"Muxue."

Shi Muxue turned toward the source of the voice.

Shi Qian strode past her, departing.

A female student approached Shi Muxue, eyeing Shi Qian's retreating figure, "Isn't that the campus beauty, Shi Qian? Do you know her?"

Shi Muxue responded with a smile, "We were classmates back in Lancheng, though not very close. I heard she later returned to the countryside."

The girl squinted her eyes, her voice dripping with scorn, "Oh! So she's just a country bumpkin! Acting all high and mighty like some rich, beautiful woman. I bet she's no good!"

Pretending to be the epitome of wealth and beauty...

A spark of inspiration struck Shi Muxue upon hearing this, and a cunning plan took shape in her mind.

Her lips curled into a malevolent grin.

If Shi Qian enjoyed the spotlight, then Shi Muxue would ensure she got more 'limelight' than she bargained for.

A stately Rolls-Royce Phantom was parked assertively at the curb.

Shi Qian approached it.

Assistant Lih Feng had already opened the car door. Glancing at Shaang Sizhan seated inside, Qian offered a slight smile. "Master Zhan."

"Mm," Shaang Sizhan responded.

As Shi Qian settled into the car, she spoke up again, "Master Zhan, how do you find the time to pick me up today? Aren't you supposed to be quite busy lately?"

Shaang Sizhan's piercing phoenix eyes fixed on her. "What, you don't appreciate me coming to get you?"

Shi Qian chuckled. "That's not it at all. I'm just concerned about taking up your valuable time, and... it could easily cause a stir."

"A stir?"

"With your otherworldly good looks, Master Zhan, it's only natural that you'd cause a commotion. Just today, one of my female classmates was talking about you. She said that catching a glimpse of you once was enough to steal her soul. She even called you the most handsome and perfect man in the world, utterly smitten with you."

The corners of Shaang Sizhan's lips curled into a captivating smile. "Really? And what about you?"

"Me? What about me?" Shi Qian was momentarily taken aback.

Suddenly, Shaang Sizhan leaned in close, his slender fingers tilting her chin upward as he parted his lips slightly. "Do you feel the same? Can I, perhaps, capture your soul too? Hmm?"

His voice had a teasing lilt to it, which made Shi Qian's heart race as she gazed into his enchanting face.

"Narrowing his eyes, Shaang Sizhan prompted her again, "Speak."

With her beautiful eyes filled with bewilderment, Shi Qian wondered if the formidable boss was fishing for compliments.

Seemingly so.

She quickly adopted a sycophantic grin. "Of course, I share the sentiment. In my eyes, Master Zhan, you're the epitome of perfection in the cosmos! You could easily ensnare all three parts of my soul and the seven parts of my spirit."

Shaang Sizhan looked at her with amusement and chuckled, apparently pleased with her response, and released her chin.

Inwardly, Shi Qian rolled her eyes, wondering how she had never noticed before that Shaang Sizhan enjoyed being flattered for his looks.

Most importantly, with his devilishly enchanting looks, he hardly needed any praise!