The Beauty Teacher's Suitor

As evening self-study approached, most students had returned to the classroom.

Chu Bai, who had been looking dejected earlier, now appeared spirited and confident.

Class advisor Song Zhenyu suddenly entered the classroom and called Chu Bai to her office.

Though the principal hadn't publicly announced Chu Bai's name for his safety, Song Zhenyu, as his homeroom teacher, would certainly know the details.

Her summoning him now likely meant praise was coming.

Wang Haoran couldn't sit still.

Song Zhenyu was one of the female leads. According to web novel tropes, whenever the protagonist and a female lead meet alone, romantic developments are inevitable.

Grabbing an English test paper, Wang Haoran left the classroom.

In the office, Song Zhenyu had just sat down and begun praising Chu Bai when someone entered.

Wang Haoran scanned the room and immediately sensed the heavy hand of plot convenience at work.

This was a shared workspace for ten teachers, yet at this moment, Song Zhenyu was the only one present.

Had Wang Haoran not intervened, wouldn't Chu Bai and Song Zhenyu have been alone in the office?

The protagonist halo was truly formidable—it could effortlessly create ideal romantic scenarios.

Having finished her praise, Song Zhenyu turned her attention to Wang Haoran's questions about the English test, answering each one thoroughly.

Chu Bai stood by, watching.

If looks could kill, Wang Haoran would have died a thousand deaths.

Compared to the still-immature Xu Muyan, the gorgeous Song Zhenyu had a different kind of charm.

Chu Bai had fantasized about this beautiful teacher many times.

This rare chance for alone time was now ruined by Wang Haoran's sudden appearance with test questions.

No wonder Chu Bai was furious.

Wang Haoran deliberately dragged out the questioning until the evening self-study bell rang.

He continued asking anyway—self-study was for learning, and discussing test questions counted.

Chu Bai couldn't reasonably remain standing there. He had no choice but to return to the classroom.

Yet within minutes, Chu Bai reappeared with his own English test paper.

Clearly, he refused to give up this opportunity to be alone with Song Zhenyu.

During self-study, students could freely review lessons or ask teachers questions—though usually only top students bothered.

Chu Bai, who had cheated his way to a mediocre score last exam, now shamelessly joined them.

Eventually, Wang Haoran ran out of questions to ask.

Chu Bai immediately seized the chance to pose his own.

"Classmate Chu Bai, Teacher Song is tired. Since we have the same test, and I've already mastered it, why don't I explain the questions to you?" Wang Haoran offered helpfully.

Chu Bai was about to refuse when Song Zhenyu cut in:

"Wang Haoran's right. He knows this material well. Chu Bai, let him help you."

After twenty minutes of nonstop explanation, Song Zhenyu's throat was dry. She gladly accepted Wang Haoran's offer to take over.

Though furious, Chu Bai couldn't show it in front of Song Zhenyu. Through gritted teeth, he said:

"Thank you so much!!!"

"You're welcome!" Wang Haoran replied mockingly.

Out of Song Zhenyu's sight, their eyes met like clashing blades, sparks flying between them.

They left the office together.

Chu Bai stormed ahead, clearly having no intention of actually asking Wang Haoran for help.

Not that Wang Haoran planned to provide any.

[Ding! Host successfully prevented protagonist Chu Bai from being alone with female lead Song Zhenyu. Reward: 200 villain points.]

Hearing the system notification, Wang Haoran grinned.

He strolled leisurely back toward the classroom.

But while turning a corner, he nearly collided with the PE teacher.

The PE teacher, Xin Liangcai, was a muscular man around thirty. He carried a large opaque bag that nearly fell from the impact.

Xin panicked over the bag and was about to scold the careless student—until he saw it was Wang Haoran.

This wasn't a student he could afford to offend.

Forcing a smile, Xin sidestepped Wang Haoran and continued on.

A faint floral scent lingered in the air.

Wang Haoran sniffed—definitely roses.

That opaque bag must have contained roses.

Glancing back, Wang Haoran saw Xin enter the office and close the door behind him.

With Song Zhenyu alone inside, the situation was obvious: Xin was pursuing her.

Given Song Zhenyu's beauty, she likely had no interest in a muscle-bound PE teacher.

Conflict was inevitable.

Wang Haoran could practically see the script unfolding.

Had he not intervened earlier, Chu Bai would have been present for Xin's romantic advance.

Then Chu Bai would drive away this unwanted suitor, earning Song Zhenyu's gratitude.

Wang Haoran could even predict the sequel:

Though temporarily rebuffed, Xin would threaten Chu Bai before leaving.

What did a mere student have to fear from a teacher?

The responsible Teacher Song, concerned for Chu Bai's safety, would suggest walking home together after self-study.

At which point Xin would return with accomplices, deciding to teach Chu Bai a lesson—and perhaps force himself on Song Zhenyu.

Only to be defeated by Chu Bai's skills.

Another heroic rescue.

Could any scenario better accelerate romantic feelings?

Xin was clearly just a tool to bring the protagonists closer together.

Abandoning his return to class, Wang Haoran turned back toward the office.

When he opened the door, the scene unfolded exactly as predicted:

Xin Liangcai was on one knee, presenting roses to Song Zhenyu with lovesick devotion.

Song Zhenyu frowned, her eyes filled with disgust as she pushed the bouquet away in clear rejection.

Wang Haoran wasn't surprised in the least.