Leon Chen slowly opened his eyes, the ceiling swaying above him, feeling a soft pain. He struggled to get up and looked around the room.
The cozy, minimalist bedroom was unfamiliar. It was neither the dormitory nor Sienna Tang's research lab.
Leon held his still-dizzy forehead, trying to recall the events of last night.
It seemed like he had gotten soaked, the temperature changed suddenly, and he had a sudden high fever. He remembered trying to call his dorm buddies to pick him up… Damn, where did they take me?
His head ached, and thinking about it made it worse. His lips were dry, and he eyed the water on the bedside table, intending to drink it, but he felt weak all over.
The sound of the door opening caught his attention.
Leon raised his eyes and was stunned by who he saw.
A tall girl walked in, her snow-white beautiful legs moving elegantly with each step, accompanied by an astonishingly beautiful face. Only one person in the world could give Leon this feeling.
Grace Wang!!
Leon opened his mouth.
"Surprised?" Grace's smile was beautiful yet unapproachable, like a "high and mighty morning" tailor-made for her. "I'm surprised too!"
She gracefully walked to the bedside table, poured a cup of warm water, and each movement exuded a deadly elegance.
"What happened?" Leon moistened his throat, feeling much better, and calmed himself in front of Grace.
Grace smiled lightly, "You called me last night…"
Leon exclaimed in surprise. Why would he call Grace?
"You didn't respond after that. So, I tracked your phone's GPS signal and found you." Grace seemed amused by Leon's embarrassed look, her starry eyes blinking. "You were unconscious with a high fever."
Grace poured herself a glass of water. "It was late, so I brought you to my apartment."
She paused, showing a faint smile, "I hope you don't feel troubled."
"I should be the one saying that!" Leon was taken aback, thinking about how people would react knowing he slept at Grace's apartment—the top beauty at Hua University. He'd be ruined if anyone found out.
Leon suddenly realized he was wearing different pajamas and was struck by an astonishing thought… Could it be like with Sienna Tang?
Grace noticed Leon's thoughts and said lightly, "You don't need to feel embarrassed. Don't worry, I asked a housekeeper to help you."
Leon gave an awkward smile.
At this moment, Grace's gentle palm touched Leon's forehead, "Still a bit warm. The doctor said you need rest. I'll help you take a leave from school."
"You'll help me take leave?" Leon was puzzled.
"I informed Emma Su." Grace's eyes smiled, as if saying she knew what he was worried about.
Grace sat on the sofa chair by the bed, picked up a computer magazine, and sipped tea.
Leon occasionally glanced at Grace's face. Honestly, she was stunning. The title of the top beauty was well-deserved. However, her innate nobility made Leon uncomfortable.
Being in her presence always made people feel a sense of inferiority.
Just as he was thinking this, Grace's beautiful eyes glanced at Leon, who quickly turned his gaze away. He heard her casually say, "Is Ethereal Snow someone important to you?"
What?!
Leon was taken aback.
Grace remained indifferent, "Last night, while you were feverish, you kept calling out her name, Snow, Ethereal Snow. She sounds magical…"
Leon stammered, feeling his ears heat up.
It had been so long, why was he still dreaming and calling her name?
"Actually, she's an anime character…" Leon didn't want to go further and tried to avoid the topic, knowing what Grace was hinting at, especially since Lina Lin was still his nominal girlfriend.
"An anime character, huh? Such a beautiful name must be very pretty."
Leon smiled, thinking that even Grace would be astonished by her ethereal beauty.
After a while, Grace's phone rang with a pleasant melody. She excused herself and walked to the window.
Although she tried to speak softly, Leon still heard her.
"James Xu, I warned you not to bother me!"
"Hmph, regarding the company's compensation, it's none of your concern. Even if it means bankruptcy, I won't accept your pity!"
"Bang!" The call ended, and Grace gazed out the window for a while before turning back, rubbing her temples to relax.
She looked back calmly and said, "You should rest here. I have things to handle."
"Are you in some kind of trouble?" Leon asked after a moment.
Grace didn't answer, "Maybe one day you can introduce me to Ethereal Snow. I'm suddenly very curious."
Watching her leave, Leon sighed and stared at the ceiling.
Ethereal Snow…
Leon was woken up by his vibrating phone. He groggily answered the call.
On the other end was Sienna Tang's slightly seductive voice, "Leon!"
"Ah, Professor Tang!"
"Don't call me professor. Got it?"
"Okay, Sienna!" Leon felt weird calling her that.
Sienna hummed.
"You sound weak. Not feeling well?"
"Just woke up."
Sienna's tired voice came through, "I'm at Munich Airport. I'll be attending a few funerals and investigating some ruins. I won't be back for a while."
"Take care!" Leon blurted out.
"Seems you do care about me." Sienna teased.
Leon rolled his eyes, "I don't want to play hero and save the beauty again… it's not fun."
Sienna laughed, "You're funny. I appreciate your concern. I've transferred three million to your account." She paused, her voice turning soft, "Leon, you're a good person. Not many would give away two million dollars without a second thought. I don't know how to describe this feeling."
To Leon, money was insignificant compared to his abilities.
After chatting for a while, the call ended with Sienna's teasing, "Remember to think of me."
Leon found it strange how their relationship had evolved.
It was past 5 PM. The quiet atmosphere made Leon realize he had slept all day. Apart from a slight headache, he felt fine, though his stomach was empty.
Leon dressed and opened the guest room door, just in time to see Grace opening the door. They stared at each other for a moment before Grace smiled, "Feeling better?"
"Thanks to your care," Leon scratched his head.
"No need to thank me. You helped me before too."
Helped her before?
Leon's stomach growled, making him blush.
"I was so busy today I forgot to eat lunch. Let's have dinner together." Grace elegantly diffused the awkward moment.
While Grace was getting ready, Leon sat in the living room, admiring the legendary beauty's apartment—the president of H University's student council.
It was much bigger than he imagined, with three floors, elegantly decorated and cozy. The over 60-inch PDP TV hanging like a painting in the living room was impressive.
Even the apartment felt like a mansion.
Leon considered taking some photos to post on the H University forum.
The boys on the forum fantasized about the rooms of the top four beauties, given that none of them lived on campus, adding to their mystique. It was said some guys even formed a group called "The Hungry Wolves Legend," dedicated to uncovering the beauties' secrets.
While fantasizing, he heard footsteps coming down the stairs.
Grace had changed into a fitted little dress, her graceful figure more elegant, with unique design features and smooth lines enhancing her allure. Her sleeves had delicate pleats, and she wore a short denim skirt, showcasing her long, straight legs. Silver high-heeled boots completed her sophisticated look.
Her long hair was elegantly pinned up, with soft strands framing her face, making her look sweeter and less imposing.
"Does only you live here?" Leon diverted his attention.
Grace adjusted her hair, "I have two roommates… Why, want to move in?" She teased.
"Living alone in such a big apartment feels empty." Leon shook his head, knowing he'd be ridiculed by the guys. The apartment was indeed large, with a yard, garden, leisure area, gym, study, and even a computer room.
Grace wasn't as teasing as Sienna. Seeing Leon shake his head, she just smiled, "This apartment is special."
Knowing Grace's connections with the top levels of the country, Leon could guess what "special" meant.
A Porsche 911 pulled into the driveway, "My other roommate is back. She's in your class, I think."
Leon was puzzled by the familiar car.
As they stepped outside, the Porsche's door opened, revealing a beautiful girl.
Smooth hair, simple attire, and a cold elegance that made others feel inferior.
Leon opened his mouth, stunned. How could it be so coincidental!
The stunning girl could only be Isabella Xiang…
Grace walked towards Isabella, and Leon's heart pounded. Wow, the stunning beauty Grace and the ice beauty Isabella living together was big news. Could the third roommate be that exceptional beauty?
"Hi, Isabella. Perfect timing. Want to join us for dinner?" Grace greeted, and Leon noticed a subtle detail: when Grace spoke to Isabella, she unconsciously showed a hint of humility.
Isabella glanced at Leon, and the air suddenly froze, the world seeming cold.
Grace looked at them a little strangely.