C8 Ms Qian Is Handsome!

After class, Shi Qian planned to head straight back to Monarch Garden. She was strolling along the edge of the school square when a man with a head of yellow hair and flashy clothes abruptly called out, "Shi Qian."

Turning to face the man, Shi Qian's brow furrowed slightly. After a brief pause, she inquired, "Who are you?"

The man leered at Shi Qian with a sleazy grin. "Huh, asking who I am? What, you're pretending not to recognize me after getting out of bed?"

His words drew shocked and scornful glances from the onlookers.

Sheng Xu and Lu Sizhe, who were passing by, cast a penetrating gaze at the man confronting Shi Qian.

The man, undeterred, continued, "You think you can just forget that I'm the one who gave you the money for college? Think again. If you don't come back with me today, don't think I'll be nice about it."

Murmurs of disdain rippled through the crowd.

"Goodness, Shi Qian is so repulsive. Just a poor country bumpkin, getting her tuition by sleeping with men."

"And she always looks so put-together. Who knows where her money really comes from? She's probably got more than one man on the go."

Shi Muxue and Wen Yiran emerged among the spectators, their eyes gleaming with a mischievous delight, as if relishing the unfolding drama.

Shi Qian glared at the man, the corners of her lips curling into a cold smirk. "Who sent you? Tell the truth, and maybe I'll let you off the hook."

Taking two steps toward him, the crowd mistook her intention, their disdain growing as they assumed she was capitulating to the thug.

The man, seeing Shi Qian approach, smirked, believing she was about to comply.

"That's it, just come with me quietly, or else..." he began, but his taunt was cut short.

"Oh!" he exclaimed as Shi Qian's leg shot out, her foot landing squarely on his chest with a thud.

He was sent flying several meters, crashing to the ground with a heavy thump.

The crowd fell silent, stunned.

What just happened!?

Shi Qian sent the man flying several meters with a single kick!

Sheng Xu, who had been about to intervene, halted in his tracks, a flicker of astonishment crossing his eyes.

In the midst of everyone's shock, Shi Qian slowly approached the man and stepped on his leg.

The man howled in pain, "Please... Please... Beautiful lady... have mercy."

Shi Qian spoke with detachment, "Who sent you?"

Wincing, the man replied, "I don't know... Ah..."

With more pressure from Shi Qian's foot, the man shrieked in agony and quickly added, "I really don't know who it was; I've never met them. All I know is it was a woman. She wore a hat and a mask, and she paid me a sum of money to do this. I'm telling the truth."

Shi Qian withdrew her foot and icily commanded, "Scram!"

Struggling to his feet, the man clutched his chest and hurried away.

Voices rose from the crowd.

"Suddenly, I think Ms. Qian is kind of cool!"

"Kind of? She's incredibly cool!"

At that moment, it became clear to everyone that someone was trying to slander Shi Qian and even wished her harm.

No one had anticipated Shi Qian's formidable abilities.

She had taken him down in an instant!

Shi Muxue's face paled upon hearing this. She hadn't expected Shi Qian to possess such prowess.

Nor had she anticipated this outcome.

Her plan had been to see Shi Qian's reputation ruined, but it had backfired!

Shi Qian was now even more admired!

How infuriating.

Shi Muxue was utterly frustrated.

At that moment, Shi Qian's piercing gaze swept over her.

Panic flickered in Shi Muxue's eyes. Could Shi Qian suspect her? She wouldn't confront her publicly, would she?

It had been years since they'd seen each other, and Shi Qian had changed a lot. Her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched instinctively.

Shi Qian merely gave her a cold look before turning away.

Shi Muxue breathed a sigh of relief.

Sheng Xu and Lu Sizhe approached Shi Qian's side.