A Burst of Youth: Leng Youlan’s Transformation

Recalling the experiences of the morning, all three burst into laughter.

Scene One: "Look, that weirdly dressed girl is so beautiful! The two beside her are beautiful too!" 

"Right! When did our academy have such a strange combination?" 

"That woman seems familiar..." 

"Yeah, I think so too. Let's follow and see." 

Scene Two: Two hundred meters from the teaching building, the red-haired girl's lips curved into an evil smile as she softly asked the two beauties beside her, "Little Jing, Little Yun, do you want to make the people behind us stop following us?" They quickly nodded like bobbing garlic cloves. Fighting was no problem for them, but being watched by so many people was uncomfortable.

The redheaded girl signaled for them to wait and faced the massive crowd. She spoke eight words that made everyone fall to the ground. What were those words?

"Hello everyone, I'm Leng Youlan!"

Scene Three: A girl with vibrant red hair, dressed in a dazzling hip-hop outfit, is pulling two identical-looking girls with wide-open mouths in surprise as they sprint through the sunlit path of the campus, their shadows stretching behind them...

Scene Four: The first-grade classroom on the teaching building floor was completely buzzing with excitement. Everyone had heard about Princess Leng's brand new look and wanted to know what "worlds apart" truly meant.

Scene Five: Love letters were flying everywhere, with admirers hoping this stunning new beauty would accept their affections.

Yet they seemed to have forgotten the saying, "Easy to change mountains and rivers, hard to change one's nature."

Scene...

Suddenly, Leng Youlan noticed that the laughter of the two girls beside her had vanished. Being as sharp as she was, how could she not realize what was happening? Only... she could have caused this reaction.

Quickly turning around, she rushed into a nearby boy's embrace, her sweet smile illuminating her beautiful face. "Yi, it's been three hours and fifty-eight minutes apart, and I've missed you so much. Did you miss me?" Her lively eyes blinked playfully, her dark pupils clearly conveying, "If you dare say you didn't miss me, I will cry right in front of you."

Lei Tianyi, who had arrived filled with anger, instantly transformed into a gentle lamb. "Did those annoying flies bother you? I'll make sure they're punished." 

"No need," she replied, "they were just curious; they'll get used to it." She had just thought of something fun that would require their cooperation.

"Hey girl, be patient!" Lei Tianyi suddenly noticed her red hair and remembered his purpose. "Your clothes and hair—" 

Leng Youlan quickly interrupted, secretly frustrated that he hadn't forgotten. She said plaintively, "Do you like them? I've always envied those around me who were cherished and cared for, who had someone to rely on. I had to fortify myself through coldness, numbing my feelings."

"Now that I have you, you'll spoil me, love me, care for me, and I finally have someone to rely on. I want to experience my youth."

Because of this, she always took extra care of her few sisters, and as a result, she naturally became the most serious one among them.

Leng Youlan looked up at the person holding her and said happily, "Am I different now? Full of youthful vitality?" "Yes, very different. In my eyes, you've always been the most vibrant," he replied, offering his support. "So, my girl, isn't it time to nourish your physical needs now that you've nurtured your spirit?"

The handsome man gently held the fiery woman, walking toward their private restaurant. Behind them followed four shocked figures. Even after witnessing it countless times, they couldn't help but be surprised.

Yes. Long ago, in the celestial realm, the leaders were elected, with Tian Di Zhuo and He Han emerging as the two most powerful angels. To ensure his victory, Tian Di Zhuo cast a curse on He Han before the final battle, causing time to pass by until He Han could break the curse. As a result, Tian Di Zhuo naturally became the leader of the celestial realm.

Furious, He Han left the celestial realm, vowing to return one day, which would be the day of Tian Di Zhuo's downfall. Falling into the demonic path, He Han challenged the demon lord Hei Luo Ya, seeking to lead the demon realm and confront Tian Di Zhuo. However, their duel persisted for a hundred years without a clear victor.

Over the century, their conflict lost its intensity and became merely a habit. Neither angels nor demons understood human love, yet He Han and Hei Luo Ya developed an attachment to one another. They did not recognize this as love, but their evolving relationship alarmed the primordial god, who intervened to separate them. Apart, they could only gaze in each other's direction, madly destroying everything around them. A hundred years of separation did not sever their bond.

Moved by their connection, the primordial god placed them in the Maze Forest to search for each other's traces. Another hundred years passed, and they finally met.

The primordial god transformed their meeting place into a fountain, requiring them to immerse themselves in the pool and sincerely fulfill the wishes of those lost in the forest as redemption for their sins. Once their sins were absolved, they would become human and love each other through countless lifetimes. He Han and Hei Luo Ya gazed deeply at each other as they descended to the bottom of the pool. From that moment on, anyone who found the Demon's Wishing Pool in the Maze Forest and made a sincere wish would have it granted.

Lan'er wants to make a wish at the Demon's Wishing Pool!

"My darling Lan'er, you are already in the Maze Forest."

"I'm in the Maze Forest?"

"The Maze Forest exists in everyone's heart. It appears when you feel lost and helpless. But as long as we hold love in our hearts like He Han and Hei Luo Ya, never giving up, we'll ultimately reach the Demon's Wishing Pool and find happiness. Remember Mommy's words, my darling Lan'er! Mommy loves you!"

"I will, Mommy."

"Darling, what are you mumbling about? Wake up!" Lei Tian Yi anxiously looked at the girl who was speaking in her sleep.

"Mommy, I love you too!" Lei Tian Yi smiled as he saw the girl's happy expression, his own lips curling slightly. "Seems like my darling had a beautiful dream." He carefully tucked her in and gently wrapped his arm around her waist. "Darling, always be happy!"

The morning began with the aroma of breakfast filling the dining room.

The two beautiful women beside her looked different from their pure appearance the day before. They wore black tops with seven-colored tassel edges, paired with tight black long pants that perfectly showcased their long legs. Their black short hair, cut just above the ears, gave them a mature and charming appearance. The matching outfits and hairstyles made it nearly impossible to distinguish between the sisters.

The only difference was the moonflower tattoo—on the older sister Lei Jing's right hand and on the younger sister's left hand.

However, after spending some time together, their different personalities, subtle gestures, and habits became apparent. Observant individuals could easily distinguish between them. On the first day, Leng Youlan had quickly recognized them but pretended otherwise, teasing them for an entire week. The teasing consisted merely of asking one sister to repeat actions: was taking two showers an issue? Was it unacceptable to have two meals? (Hehe! Just for fun, absolutely no malice intended!)

"Xiaojing, Xiaoyun, please post the notice on the academy's bulletin board," she instructed, walking in the opposite direction. Lei Yun looked on suspiciously and asked, "Youlan, aren't you coming with us?" Leng Youlan replied, "I'm going to borrow the meeting room from Li Yu!" "Wait for us. Master said not to stray a single step away from your mistress—" Before she could finish, Leng Youlan had already vanished. "Sister, did you see where the mistress went?" "It's fine, Xiaoyun; the mistress will be okay. Let's go put up the notice." "Right, once we're done, we'll find the mistress."

Thanks to the allure of their beauty, the bulletin board quickly attracted a crowd as soon as Lei Jing and Lei Yun finished posting the notice. In mere seconds, everyone was pulling out their phones to make calls.

Half an hour later, at the entrance of Saint Luodiya Academy, over a hundred luxury cars were parked, and helicopters circled overhead. Students hurried outside, and cars near the academy gate each handed a potted plant to their owners, who then rushed into the academy.

"Youlan, they're here!" Leng Youlan glanced at the time. "Even faster than I expected. Truly the wealthy. Xiaojing, Xiaoyun, I'm heading in." "Mm! Mm, we'll take care of things outside!"

"Students, please line up in an orderly fashion! Form a proper line. Those who cut in line will be disqualified!"

"No one wanted to miss such a rare opportunity. 

'Arrange the flowers in the order of entry. Student, if you're first, you can go in.' Excited students entered one after another, only to emerge disappointed. Some left happy, while others walked away sad.

(What is Miss Leng doing? It turns out, anyone who brings a valuable potted plant can ask our enchanting little witch one question.)

Leng Youlan looked up and assessed the man in front of her, realizing she had no recollection of him. Coldly, she stated, 'Classmate, I have no memory of you, so there's nothing to discuss.'

'Really no memory? Are you afraid and hiding?'

Feeling the man's fierce anger directed at her, Leng Youlan glanced at him again. 'You only have the right to ask one question.'

'My first sentence is a declarative statement,' Leng Youlan considered for a moment. 'No memory! I've now answered your question,' she shouted towards the door, 'Next!'

With a loud crash, the man shattered the table in front of her. 'What do you want?' Leng Youlan announced, her words devoid of fear, a hint of excitement evident as she remained composed in her chair.

'Restaurant, game!' The man admired Leng Youlan's unflappable demeanor.

At that moment, Leng Youlan recognized him. 'You are Wo Teng!' Wo Teng perhaps had not yet realized he was being overtaken by her presence.

'Can the game begin?' 'Is this the second question?' 'Yes!' 'Okay, but if you lose the game, you'll pay the price for your second question!'

Wo Teng regarded Leng Youlan with a playful demeanor, convinced that no woman should possess such boldness, viewing them as mere accessories to men.

'Are you scared?' Leng Youlan responded coldly, warning, 'Underestimating women will not end well!'

She glanced toward the door and noticed Lei Jing and Lei Yun standing guard at the entrance of the conference room, observing her with caution."

She shot them a reassuring look, thinking it was time to bring them under control! She intended to use Wo Teng to assist her!

However, her casual glance suddenly ignited a spark of anger. She spotted Lei Tianyi in the crowd, and even more infuriating was the girl standing close to him. She glared at him fiercely. Lei Tianyi sensed her furious gaze but continued to move forward. He had initially intended to shift to the other side but remembered that Gao Yue was there, and her clinginess was no less than that of Fang Ningduo. Fortunately, both girls were currently engrossed in the scene, oblivious to his movements.

Leng Youlan noticed Lei Tianyi moving ahead, and her anger lessened somewhat. But then a thought struck her: what if she hadn't seen it? Wouldn't girls be flocking to him every day? She was acutely aware of Lei Tianyi's appeal.

Although he wasn't as gentle with others as he was with her, many girls were drawn to cold and handsome boys. With the regal aura he projected, who could resist? A pang of bitterness rose in her stomach. "Am I lucky or unlucky?"

"Is that so? Let me see for myself!" Upon hearing the voice beside her, Leng Youlan remembered she still had an adversary in front of her. She had let herself become distracted, which was a critical error for someone like her who typically kept her wits about her. She shot Lei Tianyi another resentful glare and coldly asked, "Is this the third question?"

"Defeat me first, you cold and arrogant woman!" 

"Let's begin!" Leng Youlan was eager to release her frustration, and the man before her would serve as her target! She gestured for him to start. Wo Teng was a bit taken aback and asked with confusion, "Aren't you going to change clothes?"

Leng Youlan glanced at Lei Tianyi and the woman beside him, snorting coldly, "You're not worthy!" Wo Teng was genuinely angry. This woman was blatantly disregarding him, the master of Tianshui Gate. After years in the underworld, he was used to being feared by everyone. Without further ado, he aimed a kick directly at Leng Youlan.

Lei Jing and Lei Yun, witnessing their mistress on the verge of being kicked, dismissed her earlier hints and prepared to rush to her aid. After all, anything happening to her was unacceptable.

She would occasionally tease them, but they understood she didn't want their relationship to be too formal.

However, as they moved, someone struck their feet with a coin. They were taken aback, wondering if there was an accomplice. Quickly, they turned around in search of the hidden assailant, only to find their master watching them calmly. They realized their master did not want them to interfere. Although confused by her actions, they could only watch anxiously, hoping she wouldn't sustain any serious injuries.

Leng Youlan waited until her opponent's attack drew within an inch of her before deftly dodging to the side and simultaneously extending her right leg to kick Wo Teng's side. Wo Teng never anticipated that Leng Youlan would react so swiftly, not only evading his attack but also launching a counterattack. Unable to dodge, he was struck.

Wo Teng regarded the woman facing him, now cautious and no longer careless. All martial arts possess weaknesses, but speed is inviolable. He gathered all his strength and exclaimed, "Take this!" His strikes were fierce, each capable of shattering a boulder. Onlookers couldn't help but break into a cold sweat for Leng Youlan. She recognized the potency of his attacks and refrained from blocking them directly, instead employing her agility to evade. She regretted her impulsiveness, thinking that if it weren't for this damned dress, she might have already secured victory!

Now, while she could occasionally launch sneak attacks, her strength was too limited to inflict any real damage.

"I surrender," Wo Teng declared, ceasing his assault and standing still, his clothes drenched in sweat. In stark contrast, the woman before him appeared only slightly flushed.

"You lost, and you'll pay the price," Leng Youlan said, gazing at the man drenched to the skin. He gave a slight nod, prompting her to continue, "There's a grove in the academy. I want you to build a fountain at its center. Here are the blueprints." She tossed the papers next to her chair over to him.

"Understood," Woten replied, taking the blueprints as he headed for the door. "Remember to personally supervise the measurements," Leng Youlan called after him just as he was about to leave.

Leng Youlan glanced at the plants by the door, which likely numbered over a thousand now, and appeared satisfied. She addressed the stunned crowd, "Everyone can go back now! Today's activity is over." With that, a large group rushed out.

As she approached the still-shocked Lei Jing and Lei Yun, she noticed Lei Tianyi exiting leisurely. Spotting several girls who had turned pale with fright still trailing behind, she exchanged a knowing look with Lei Tianyi. He understood her message: "We'll settle this at home."

Within minutes, the large conference room fell silent. Three beautiful women filled the space, accompanied by a faint floral scent.

Leng Youlan surveyed the two women still in shock, her calm voice slicing through the quiet, "Xiao Jing, Xiao Yun, shall we talk?"

"Yes," "Yes, madam, please speak!" Having undergone rigorous training, Lei Jing and Lei Yun quickly regained their composure, sitting quietly and sensing the coldness emanating from Leng Youlan.

Leng Youlan gestured toward the conference table on the right. "Let's sit and talk." Lei Jing and Lei Yun took their seats opposite her, fully aware that this would not be an informal chat but a serious discussion.

Leng Youlan looked at the two women across from her and then at the plants by the door. "You worked hard today." "We will complete the madam's tasks at all costs," Lei Jing interjected before Lei Yun could respond.

Lei Yun sensed the heavy atmosphere, but Lei Jing knew her more straightforward sister couldn't handle it well.

"Didn't I tell you not to call me 'madam' at school?" Leng Youlan's voice was calm yet carried an authoritative undertone. "Yes, we will remember," they responded, with Leng Youlan being fully aware that Lei Jing was the real decision-maker among them.

Ding~~~~~ The familiar bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, and the corridors of Saint Lido Academy were filled with bustling students.

Three elegant figures walked at the back of the crowd, deliberately keeping their distance from those in front.

"Yolan, are we really going?" Lei Yun asked nervously, her excitement evident in her voice. "Of course!" Leng Youlan replied, feeling at a loss for having to answer a question she had already addressed numerous times. "Xiao Yun, stop asking," Lei Jing chimed in with a touch of exasperation.

"But I've never gone shopping before!" Lei Yun pouted like a child. Leng Youlan and Lei Jing exchanged smiles and said in unison, "Neither have we!" They were equally excited.

The three of them chatted and laughed as they left the school gate, took a taxi, and headed to Tianli Min.

They opted not to drive themselves, as it would be inconvenient for shopping; they simply wanted to experience being like ordinary girls. During lunch, Leng Youlan informed Lei Tianyi that they would be going shopping after school and that someone else would drive the car back.

Lei Tianyi realized that his girl had successfully earned the favor of Lei Jing and Lei Yun, which made him happy. He agreed without hesitation, automatically offering his gold card. Leng Youlan understood the reason behind Lei Tianyi's enthusiasm—he hoped she would be lenient about the morning incident involving the beautiful woman. However, Leng Youlan had no intention of pursuing the matter, as she had something planned for tonight that would leave Lei Tianyi in shock.

Initially worried, Lei Jing and Lei Yun soon understood their master's stance; they were meant to protect Leng Youlan as a woman, not as the Empress of Yin Mei. As Leng Youlan reminded them, an empress could be anyone.

But their master's affection and indulgence were reserved solely for a woman named Cold Yolan.

Tianli Min Clothing Street was situated not in the heart of S City, but in its suburban area. Nonetheless, its world-class brand boutiques and charming environment made it a favorite among women. Even though many in the working class could not afford the expensive clothing, they still perused the latest international fashions.

Cold Yolan, Lei Jing, and Lei Yun strolled through the bustling street market, not yet entering any stores, merely taking in the sights.

"Xiao Jing, Xiao Yun, let's just randomly enter a store!" Lei Yun exclaimed. "But we've never bought anything before; I'm scared to go in!" Lei Jing replied timidly, glancing at the throngs of people. The idea of being surrounded by store clerks made her anxious.

This was Lei Jing and Lei Yun's first outing from Yin Mei Island. Until now, they had only trained continuously, limiting their conversations to their instructors. Thus, they lacked experience engaging with others.

Cold Yolan looked at Lei Jing with exasperation and then turned to Lei Yun, asking, "What do you think?" "Sister, Yolan, look! There are so many people at that store's entrance! Let's go check it out!" Lei Yun pointed excitedly at a store ahead, avoiding Cold Yolan's question. The other two followed her gaze and noticed a crowd gathered outside the store, prompting them to approach with curiosity.

"How can you drive your customers away?" a petite girl shouted. The clerk, addressing her contemptuously, replied, "Miss, I've already explained that this store has been booked, and I'm just clearing the area."

"We were here first! Why should we leave just because they say they booked the place?" another girl beside the petite one interjected. The female clerk looked down on them disdainfully, "She's the young miss of the Gao family. Our small store can't afford to offend her."

"Who is the young miss of the Gao family?" someone in the crowd asked just as the confrontation between the two women was about to escalate.

Everyone turned to look at the person who had spoken. Cold Yolan stepped forward, directing her gaze at the store clerk. If her memory served her right, the woman sitting next to Lei Tianyi that morning was named Gao Yue.

As everyone took in the woman's appearance, they were momentarily taken aback by her beauty. However, women often harbor jealousy; when faced with someone more attractive, they prefer to mitigate the other's allure entirely.

With jealousy fueling her mindset, the store clerk's disdain for this "nobody," who didn't even recognize the young miss of the Gao family, grew. Her words sharpened, dripping with sarcasm: "Gao Yue, the young miss of Jia Mei Food. If you're unaware, perhaps you should visit an internet café to look it up. You may resemble a young lady, but you're just a small-town girl who hasn't seen much of the world."

The store clerk felt emboldened to speak this way because, in S City, she was familiar with almost all internationally prominent figures. Yet, the woman standing before her? She was certain she had no recollection of her.

Lei Jing and Lei Yun exchanged a subtle smile, a hint of mischief that sent a chill through those who happened to see it. They stepped forward slightly, maintaining a calculated distance behind Cold Yolan. This movement distanced them from the crowd while aligning them with the woman who had just spoken, signaling their own subordinate status.

The petite woman and her companion immediately grasped that Cold Yolan's status was not ordinary. However, as young socialites from the upper class, they felt equipped to handle their affairs regardless of others' standing. They exchanged glances, approached Cold Yolan, and smiled, saying, "Miss, we can handle our own matters. Thank you for your kindness!" Cold Yolan cast a glance at them and coldly replied, "I couldn't care less about your affairs!" The two interpreted Cold Yolan's indifference as a mere effort to save face and continued, "That's best! If you have something to discuss with the young miss of the Gao family, please wait until we're finished."

The two finished speaking without waiting for Leng Youlan's response and turned to the female store clerk, asking, "Do you know us?" The store clerk responded disdainfully, "I know you!" Of course, she recognized them. However, when Gao Yue had entered earlier, she had instructed her to "properly" treat them.

"You know us? How dare you treat us like this?" The two were utterly bewildered. They had assumed her attitude stemmed from not knowing who they were, but now it seemed otherwise.

"Why wouldn't she dare to treat you like this? Two losers," Gao Yue's haughty voice rang out. She didn't even glance at the two women but raised an eyebrow at the store clerk. The clerk replied obsequiously, "Miss Gao, they're being too difficult. Why don't you go select some clothes? I'll have them leave immediately."

The petite woman sneered at Gao Yue and said, "Gao Yue, is this store yours?" The other woman added, "I didn't realize Jiamei Foods was involved in clothing. Did the food company go bankrupt?"

Gao Yue wasn't angered by their mockery. Instead, she smiled and replied, "The marriage between the Lei and Gao families is inevitable. As the daughter-in-law of the Lei family, managing our family's clothing store shouldn't be an issue, should it?"

The petite woman trailed off, clicking her tongue. Her companion continued, "But the Lei family has never publicly announced their intention to marry into the Gao family, right?" She regarded Gao Yue with a challenging look.

Gao Yue seemed to hit a nerve and spoke nervously, "But when the Gao family announced their intentions, the Lei family didn't object, right? Moreover, at the last banquet, Lei Tianyi asked me to be his first dance partner!" As she mentioned this, a look of pride spread across her face.

Leng Youlan listened quietly, her expression growing colder upon hearing Gao Yue's words. Lei Jing and Lei Yun sensed the change in Leng Youlan and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for their mistress.

When a large group of reporters rushed over, the petite woman and her friend felt their hearts sink. Seeing Gao Yue's triumphant expression, the two seemed to lose their resolve to continue the fight. Gao Yue's earlier words had effectively demoralized them. Now, as the reporters approached, they were reluctant to become tomorrow's headlines.

Their businesses were indeed substantial, but compared to the Gao family, they still paled in comparison.

"Miss Gao is quite famous as a beauty in the academy!" Cold Youlan glanced at the surrounding journalists and continued, "Moreover, isn't it well-known that Miss Gao constantly surrounds herself with men? Lei Jing, Lei Yun, do you know?" She appeared to casually inquire of the two individuals behind her. "Yes, madam," they responded in unison. "See, even my bodyguards are well aware!" she added, looking at Gao Yue and nodding, as if concerned the latter might not believe her.

Upon hearing the praise, Gao Yue felt a sense of elation, but Cold Youlan's next words incited her fury. "Who am I constantly in the company of?" Then, she noticed that the two individuals behind Cold Youlan had referred to her as "madam." "I didn't expect you to be a married woman, yet you still pretend to be so pure in the academy, deliberately seducing men!" Gao Yue was genuinely enraged by such uncouth remarks made before the journalists, much to their delight.

Suddenly reminded of the journalists surrounding her, Gao Yue felt a surge of anger and glared at Cold Youlan.

"I haven't even been upset about you constantly bothering my fiancé, yet you're the one who's angry at me."

"Bothering your fiancé? Why don't you tell me who your fiancé is?" Gao Yue was certain that Lei Tianyi had no fiancée.

"Doesn't Miss Gao know very well?" Cold Youlan looked at Gao Yue with an air of someone who was already in the know. Gao Yue snorted derisively, "Are you referring to Lei Tianyi? Don't you think this joke has gone too far?"

"How is this a joke?

"Would he lie to me? Lei Jing, Lei Yun, who is your master?" 

"Madam, our master's name is Lei Tianyi." 

"Oh, that's right! Lei Tianyi is that unfortunate man," Cold Youlan remarked to Gao Yue. Suddenly, she turned to the shop assistant and said, "You know about the financial crisis and the high unemployment rate. You don't need to come in tomorrow."

The woman who had just looked down on Cold Youlan turned pale. "Miss Gao, please help me! I can't lose this job!" Lei Jing and Lei Yun were on the verge of laughing. "How foolish! Still not understanding the situation and asking the wrong person!"

Gao Yue was also taken aback by the scene, taking a moment to respond. "Are you saying it's true? Why should we believe you?" It was then that everyone realized the woman had been speaking without providing any evidence. All eyes turned to Cold Youlan.

She smiled and addressed the woman beside Gao Yue, who appeared to be the store manager. "You're the manager of this store, right?" It was more of a statement than a question. The woman hesitated briefly before nodding.

The reporters had been standing outside for over an hour, and when they found nothing further to investigate, they began to leave one by one. They were satisfied with their coverage today! The news about the future mistress of the Lei family making an appearance and successfully driving away a rival, especially given that the rival was the young lady from the Gao family, was absolutely sensational.

Leng Youlan, Lei Jing, and Lei Yun each selected exclusive items. Lei Jing chose a purple knee-length skirt paired with a golden silk scarf. Lei Yun opted for a white ultra-short skirt along with a teal crop top and a white fitted T-shirt underneath. Leng Youlan picked a black oversized butterfly-style top, matching black casual trousers, and a milk-yellow scarf.

The trio selected a few more outfits in the store, instructed the manager to send their original clothing along with the new selections to the Lei family villa the following day, and then embarked on a new adventure led by Leng Youlan.

The Nighttime PUP resounded with deafening energy, the arrival of night casting a seductive spell over the scene. Seven-colored neon lights danced before the eyes, while couples swayed intimately on the dance floor, alluring women filled the bar, colorful cocktails adorned the tables, and a charismatic DJ spun the records—every element creating an oasis of human decadence. 

In a somewhat secluded corner of the bar, Leng Youlan, Lei Jing, and Lei Yun sat together. Leng Youlan had initially hoped to enjoy this space with her companions, but it had already been reserved. Her intention was to introduce Lei Jing and Lei Yun to the exhilarating nightlife of urban dwellers, without wanting to stir any trouble. The crowd here resembled wolves and tigers, and without a certain status or influence, one could not breach the gates of this lavish PUP.

Of course, beautiful women were the exception to the rule; their allure permitted them entry simply because of their beauty. 

Her conservative outfit might have otherwise posed a problem, but it was likely that the guard would let her in largely because of the two stunning women by her side. Most eyes in the PUP were drawn to them. This was exactly what Leng Youlan had in mind—she wanted to remain undetected by Lei Tianyi for as long as possible.

The happiness her mother never achieved would similarly be out of reach for her cherished daughter. That man would suffer a lifetime of grief! The woman he loved being slain by his despised wife, his beloved daughter's joy shattered by the daughter he loathed. As these thoughts coursed through her mind, a bloodthirsty glint appeared in Leng Youlan's eyes, accompanied by a cruel smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

Raising her chin, she maintained a cold and indifferent demeanor, casting a glance around and pondering, "Should I return now?" Her objective had been fulfilled. Confronting that couple again would only fuel her thirst for vengeance, but she understood that the timing wasn't right yet.

Refocusing her gaze, she searched the dance floor for Lei Jing and Lei Yun. It wasn't hard to find them; the sisters had undoubtedly become the center of attention in tonight's PUP.

She was aware that her current attire was not suitable for such actions. Moreover, they were enjoying themselves, and she couldn't afford to burn bridges right after crossing them.

She would wait for their return.

Noticing her nearly empty glass, Leng Youlan raised her hand to order another drink. Suddenly, a tall figure blocked her view.

"May I sit down?" Leng Youlan glanced at the man with a playful expression and said coldly, "You're already sitting, so is it necessary to ask?" The man was taken aback, the playfulness in his eyes deepening. He gently placed the wine glass in his left hand in front of Leng Youlan. "Let me buy you a drink," he said, then casually sipped the cocktail in his right hand without paying attention to her reaction.

Leng Youlan looked at the uninvited man, filled with contempt. "It seems Lin Baoer hasn't managed to control this man. In the future, she probably won't be able to control him, either."

Irritated, she glanced at the man opposite her and turned her attention to the dance floor, watching Lei Jing and Lei Yun's passionate performance. She had always despised such philandering men.

"Your friends dance really well," he remarked, but Leng Youlan neither responded nor looked at him.

Yao Langyuan was not angry at being ignored; on the contrary, he found it amusing. A standard professional type rejecting a charming and successful man was indeed entertaining.

"Would you mind telling me your name?" he asked. "Don't you know me?"

The woman showed no intention of answering. Yao Langyuan turned to face her directly. "Really don't know? Fine, no problem. I'm Yao Langyuan. Are you interested in chatting?" 

"Not interested!" Leng Youlan's expression grew even colder.

Unexpectedly receiving such a response, Yao Langyuan, who considered himself the CEO of the Yao Group, had never been so dismissed by a woman, especially one with a professional old maid image. Suddenly, he broke into a strange smile, adjusting his black glasses as he tied his hair back.

Leng Youlan noticed the subtle changes in the man opposite her, though her eyes remained fixed on the dance floor. She saw Lei Jing and Lei Yun finish their lively dance and approach her.

"Brother, why aren't you going back? Are you cursed by this woman?" A young man stepped up to the bar, blocking Leng Youlan's path. "Move!" Leng Youlan said coldly. The young man glanced at her with disdain, refusing to budge.

"Xun Yuan, you're blocking her way," a familiar voice called out, prompting Leng Youlan to look over. To herself, she thought, "As expected, it's Lin Baoer. She called him Xun Yuan, and he referred to that man as brother, so..."

"Your name is Yao Xun Yuan?" a hesitant voice inquired. The people around them were stunned. "Yes!" Leng Youlan thought, "Yao Langyuan, Yao Xun Yuan. This Yao Xun Yuan must be Lin Baoer's boyfriend. Revenge is not far off."

"Please let this gentleman pass," Lei Jing's voice interjected.

Yao Xun Yuan noticed the two beautiful women and stepped aside. "I've always been happy to oblige beautiful women," he remarked. Leng Youlan cast a cold glance at the woman beside him, detecting a flash of anger on Lin Baoer's face, which unexpectedly improved her mood. She was about to walk out.

"Madam!" With the exclamations of Lei Jing and Lei Yun, Leng Youlan's waist-length hair cascaded like a waterfall as she removed her black glasses. At that moment, everyone held their breath, marveling inwardly, "How can there be such a beautiful woman?"

Without glancing at the brazen man, she realized her earlier negligence had provided others an opportunity. Coldly, she said, "Xiao Jing, Xiao Yun, let's go home." The two followed her out of the Nighttime PUP.

The quiet outside was a stark contrast to the liveliness within the PUP. Many taxis lined the street, waiting for customers. The night air was slightly chilly, gradually calming their thoughts.

"Youlan, should we take a taxi?" Lei Jing asked.

"No need, let's wait here for a moment. Someone will come to pick us up," Leng Youlan said, looking up at the night sky. "Yi, you're probably almost here!"

A silver Mercedes sports car came to a smooth stop in front of the three elegantly dressed women, with a luxurious black sedan following closely behind.

A handsome man emerged from the silver Mercedes, swiftly embracing the stunningly beautiful woman in the middle.

"Don't ever leave my sight again," his domineering yet gentle voice whispered with a hint of anxiety. "Okay," the beautiful woman softly replied, wrapping her arm around the man's strong back and nestling closer to his warm chest.

"Yi, can we watch the sunrise by the sea?" Her voice was laced with deep affection. Lei Tianyi, sensing the hidden pain within her, responded gently, "Okay! Wherever my girl wants to go, I'll always be by her side."

He opened the car door for her and calmly addressed the four people behind him, "You can go back now."

The silver Mercedes drove away smoothly, disappearing from their view.

As the first ray of sunlight met the horizon, the vast world unveiled its mysterious beauty.

For those still holding on to a glimmer of hope about the newspaper's content, when the couple dressed in matching white outfits appeared before their eyes, that hope vanished like dinosaurs.

Lei Tianyi gently held Leng Youlan, their shadows elongated by the sunlight, filled with the essence of happiness.

"Yi, should we head to class?" Leng Youlan inquired softly, gazing at the man still holding her hand. "No, let's walk a bit more," Lei Tianyi insisted stubbornly.

"No, we've already walked for two hours," a hint of frustration appeared on Leng Youlan's face. "Just a bit more. I need to show those girls who take peeks at me that you are mine, and others should stay away!"

"I can guarantee that the entire S City knows I am yours. The newspaper made it quite clear, don't you think?" Lei Tianyi looked at the beautiful woman, whose anger was rising. "Okay!"

"Go to class."

Leng Youlan glanced back at Lei Tianyi, who looked as disappointed as a child denied candy, and shyly said, "Come back." The beautiful woman quickly turned around and placed a kiss on the man's cheek. "See you at lunch," she said with a blush before turning away.

"You're not as shy as you were this morning," he remarked, walking toward the classroom with a happy smile.

As soon as Lei Tianyi entered the classroom, he felt a myriad of sharp gazes upon him. Among them were jealous looks from female students, which he chose to ignore. Internally, he felt a rush of joy, thinking, "Let them be jealous! Let them be jealous!" Despite his joyous thoughts, he maintained his usual cold demeanor.

Leng Youlan gazed toward the distant forest, her keen eyesight already spotting the fountain under construction among the trees. She admired Woten's meticulous measurements, thinking to herself, "It should be completed today."

"Xiaoyun, go tell Li Yu that there are no classes at the academy tomorrow; I want to arrange an activity. Xiaojing, head to the conference room and count how many plants we received yesterday."

"Okay."

"We're leaving."

Leng Youlan watched as the two figures disappeared and took out her phone. It was time to make some plans for the future.

The boss, with words as firm as nails, declared that anyone who challenges her authority would soon learn the meaning of regret!

*Ding~~~~* The familiar bell rang, signaling the end of morning classes. Students began to leave in small groups toward the cafeteria.

"Xiaojing, Xiaoyun, hurry up! Classes are over!" Lei Yun called out to the person beside her who was gesturing animatedly and complained, "Youlan, you're just standing there watching, yet you still think we're slow. You made us paste the notice too high."

"Yeah, Youlan, do we really have to paste the notice so high?" Lei Jing added her voice to the mix.

Leng Youlan considered the two, thinking, it seems I've been too lenient with them! They dare to complain now? But isn't this what I wanted? Perhaps I should clarify things.

"Xiaojing, Xiaoyun, will you come to look at the notice board every day?" 

"No," they answered in unison. "Then that's it; if it's not eye-catching, no one will see it." As she watched the two working diligently, Leng Youlan's gaze shifted left and right.

Leng Youlan noticed the crowd approaching and then glanced toward Lei Jing and Lei Yun, who were still focused on their task. 

"Xiaojing, Xiaoyun, just paste it randomly, come down!" she called out. "How can we? Didn't you say we need to paste it high for everyone to see?" Lei Yun replied nervously. Lei Jing nudged her, saying, "Xiaoyun, everyone has already seen it; let's go down." "Ah?" Lei Yun quickly turned to look at the crowd below and, feeling sheepish, followed Lei Jing down.

Leng Youlan addressed the surrounding crowd. "Everyone, there are no classes at school tomorrow, and an activity will be held. The specific details are on the notice board, so please take a look and prepare in advance."

As everyone hurried to the notice board, Leng Youlan quietly signaled for Lei Jing and Lei Yun to follow her. Just as the three were about to slip away, a girl stepped in front of them.

"Who told you to put up this notice?" the girl demanded sternly. Leng Youlan's cold gaze made the girl instinctively take a step back. A chilling voice cut through the tension, "The principal!" "Principal? Impossible, you're lying!" 

The girl said confidently, a hint of triumph in her tone. After all, how many girls dared to challenge the "Cold Princess" of Saint Lydian Academy?

Leng Youlan scanned the crowd, aware that all eyes were glued to her. "How do you know I'm lying?" she asked. "Because I'm the principal's daughter," the girl replied proudly. Leng Youlan hadn't anticipated that this girl was the principal's daughter. Although Saint Lydian Academy was overseen by Li Yu, few people knew her true identity. To most, Li Yu was simply a student, while the day-to-day operations were managed by the highly-paid principal.

"From today, you're not anymore!" She planned to have Li Yu remove this girl's father soon.

Regardless, this girl's father must be dealt with. How dare he raise such a "righteous" daughter? Hmph, just another girl jealous of her.

Leng Youlan already knew that many were envious of her, but this girl was the first to dare speak back. She suspected that this girl was one of Lei Tianyi's admirers. The thought of it only fueled her displeasure. Those who usually feared her were now openly challenging her because of Lei Tianyi. This girl was likely just the beginning, but Leng Youlan resolved to make an example of her to deter others.

"You're talking nonsense. Don't you know what day tomorrow is?" the girl said confidently. "What day?" Leng Youlan truly didn't know.

"Lei Jing, Lei Yun, do you know?" "No, madam," Lei Jing and Lei Yun replied. They could see that Leng Youlan was angry. The last time something similar had happened on the clothing street, being called by name was a warning.

"Tomorrow is the annual summary meeting of Saint Lydian Academy. Youming will send the most authoritative management talent, Jin Sen Ke Te Da, to the academy for the summary, so there definitely won't be any flower-growing activities," the girl stated, looking defiantly at Leng Youlan. Most of the surrounding crowd nodded in agreement.

"The summary meeting has been postponed to the day after tomorrow," Leng Youlan replied coldly. Only Lei Jing and Lei Yun wore mischievous smiles, thinking to themselves, "Madam is indeed something else; she can lie so confidently."

The girl tried to keep her composure. "Impossible, I haven't heard my father mention it." "Your father is no longer the principal, so he naturally doesn't need to notify you," Leng Youlan's cold voice shattered the girl's last ounce of poise. "You're lying!" "We'll know for sure tomorrow. By the way, if your father is no longer the principal, you can't study here anymore, can you?" Leng Youlan's chilling words sent the girl fleeing in panic.

Leng Youlan surveyed the people around her, each wearing a strange expression on their faces.

This was precisely the effect she desired; she wanted to assert her dominance at Saint Lido Academy. "Hey! It's wonderful to have someone supporting me!" Looking up at the clear sky, she added, "Xiao Jing, Xiao Yun, shall we go eat?" They needed to hurry, or Yi would start to worry.

The fiery red sun cast their departing shadows. Leng Youlan mused, "Yi, if you knew your little girl was causing trouble again, what would you do?" "It should be fine. He dotes on me too much." A joyful smile graced Leng Youlan's lips.

Zhang Junsen maintained his usual gentleness as he watched the departing figures. He turned to Ouyang Fan, who had an unusual expression, and remarked, "Fan, isn't junior sister becoming more and more intriguing? I'm really looking forward to tomorrow! What do you think?" Ouyang Fan replied seriously, "Hmm? Let's go! Chen and Ding are waiting for us to eat."

Zhang Junsen watched Ouyang Fan depart, murmuring, "Fan, you're in too. I clearly saw how you looked at junior sister Leng Youlan just now!"

A cloudless sky, a beautiful academy, students with their own thoughts, a vibrant life.