Chapter 31 The Web Tightens

The soft hum of the computer was the only sound in the room as Qingxue's fingers moved swiftly over the keyboard. She barely blinked as she bypassed security protocols, her silver-blue eyes reflecting the endless lines of code.

Qiuhan leaned back in his chair, watching her with a lazy smirk. "Hacking into the school's system was easier than I expected. I thought they'd have at least some decent protection."

Qingxue didn't even glance at him as she opened another encrypted file. "It's a school, not a government facility. Their idea of 'security' is outdated."

A sharp beep indicated their access was granted, and a list of confidential records popped up on the screen.

Qiuhan whistled. "So, what exactly are we looking for?"

Qingxue's gaze swept across the files. "Ruolan isn't smart enough to act alone. If she's planning something, she'll need help."

Qiuhan leaned closer, his expression turning serious. "Then let's find out who's stupid enough to side with her."

One by one, they went through student records, searching for anything unusual. Then, something caught Qingxue's attention.

A restricted file under Jiang Yuefeng's name.

She clicked it open.

Her breath slowed.

Jiang Yuefeng—one of the most dangerous figures in their school.

His records were spotless—too spotless. His grades were excellent, his behavior flawless. But that was the problem. No one was that perfect.

Qiuhan's eyes darkened. "Looks like our dear cousin has made a deal with the devil."

Qingxue stared at the screen, a small frown forming. "If she's working with him, then she has more resources than we thought."

Qiuhan leaned back, his fingers drumming against the desk. "So what's the plan?"

Qingxue shut the laptop with a soft click.

"We don't react."

Qiuhan raised a brow. "Oh?"

She glanced at him, her silver-blue eyes glinting. "We wait. Let them think they're in control. The moment they make their move—"

A slow, cold smile formed on her lips.

"We'll make sure it's their last mistake."

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Meanwhile, in the shadows of the school library…

Ruolan sat across from Jiang Yuefeng, trying to steady her racing heart.

He watched her, his sharp eyes filled with amusement. "I assume you're interested."

She clenched her fists under the table. "What exactly do you want in return?"

Jiang Yuefeng leaned forward, his smirk never fading. "Nothing… for now. I just enjoy watching interesting games unfold."

Ruolan swallowed hard. He wasn't someone she could control.

But if she wanted to destroy Qingxue—

She had no choice but to play along.