"Well, I'll take my leave then."

Gujiajia bid a polite farewell, completely unaware.

Su Qingshan waved as the villa gate closed behind her.

"Qingshan junior, I should go too," Luo Shiya said, standing up to make a run for it.

An odd tingling still lingered in her soles—the earlier torment had been utterly terrifying!

This wasn’t the junior she knew.

To avoid further disadvantage, retreat was best. There’d be time later to reclaim her dignity.

Her wrist was yanked. Dizziness hit. Her back slammed against the hard, cold wall.

Before her stood her junior—fragrant and soft, yet radiating icy composure.

"I thought you adored me, senior. Why run away now?"

...

Luo Shiya slumped to the floor, limbs limp, face flushed, tears welling helplessly.

Little Qingshan was tempting, yes—but too much at once was overwhelming!

Sob... the junior had given way too much!

"I really know I was wrong..." Luo Shiya pouted, voice husky and sweet, laced with weary pleasure.

System Maiden stroked her chin, falling silent.

A chill crept over her. This chosen host sister felt far scarier than expected.

Su Qingshan had assumed the punishment would make her senior keep her distance.

Who knew this shameless veteran would grow bolder after each defeat?!

The school bell rang, shattering the campus quiet into chatter.

The icy girl packed her papers silently. Even in the post-class crowd, others instinctively gave her space.

*Keep away, strangers*—this unapproachable aura was her privilege. Su Qingshan was satisfied.

But at the building’s exit, spotting her elegant senior under the big tree, she froze. *Just turn back.*

Yet that path was unavoidable—unless she jumped a window.

*Not a bad idea?*

"Qingshan junior!"

Her senior’s dignified voice was gentle. Long pink hair shimmered dreamily in sunlight. Even the uniform clung to her proud curves, radiating allure. Her poised grace and stunning face made countless students yearn. As a campus celebrity, Luo Shiya drew immediate attention. Many wondered who deserved her wait.

Following her gaze, they saw a silver-haired girl—noble, aloof, books cradled in her arms, serene amid an empty bubble. Classmates kept their distance, as if chilled by her presence.

*So beautiful!*

Watching girls’ eyes sparkled, then hardened with envy. *She’s pretty, but why does Senior Luo favor her?!*

Su Qingshan regretted hesitating. *Why not slip out the back window?*

Luo Shiya was already approaching.

Su Qingshan gave a faint nod. "Hello, Senior Luo."

"Qingshan junior! What a coincidence! Lunch together?"

*Coincidence?* Not even Su Qingshan believed it—let alone the onlookers. *Senior Luo had been waiting here!*

Envious and admiring stares fixed on Su Qingshan.

"No thanks. I have plans."

Expressionless, Su Qingshan walked past her and turned away.

Luo Shiya shrugged, matching her pace. "Come on, don’t be mad. Senior’s treating!" She draped an arm over Su Qingshan’s shoulders. The intimacy drew stares.

Su Qingshan gritted her teeth. *I was jogging peacefully when you haunted me from behind!*

"Junior, we’re truly destined!"

"You’re just relentless!"

Two beauties jogging side by side drew too many eyes. Su Qingshan sped up, trying to shake her off. But Luo Shiya stuck close. *If only I could use my powers without drawing attention...*

Alas, both were extraordinary—yet bound by normal limits. Su Qingshan stayed silent. *Don’t talk during cardio. Good habit.*

"Look! Isn’t that legendary Senior Luo?"

"It’s her! And her companion’s gorgeous too!"

Fangirls, hearing Luo Shiya exercised here, had rushed over.

*No proper workout today,* Su Qingshan sighed inwardly.

Luo Shiya slowed, handing her water. "Hydrate after exercise, junior!"

Envious stares made Su Qingshan uncomfortable.

Classrooms, track, library—everywhere, her senior clung like a leech. Luo Shiya’s fanclub glared, furious at Su Qingshan’s "ingratitude."

Her peaceful school life was gone. Like a spotlight on her 24/7—way too conspicuous!

"Exactly! Senior’s gone too far, host sister! Teach her a lesson!" System Maiden chimed in, united against the foe.

Su Qingshan narrowed her eyes. *Is she egging me on?*

System Maiden wouldn’t admit it. Of course not!

"I’m giving serious advice, host sister! As a five-star system, your comfort comes first! But senior’s troubling you, right?"

*So... ruin her? Make her avoid me?*

Su Qingshan hesitated. *No. I’m a good person. How could I do that?* Yet the thought lingered—had she turned evil?

"But isn’t this what villains do?" System Maiden shrugged cutely.

"Did you tamper with me?" Su Qingshan accused. Her old self would never scheme like this.

"Not me! Don’t blame your system! It’s just a tiny side effect from your villain rep!"

*As a fledgling boss with clout, should I move the world with kindness?*

*Dream on.*

System Maiden left it unsaid—but Su Qingshan heard it.

*Forget it. I need charity to cleanse my sins. Just scare her off gently.*

Charity was slow. One believer had once triggered a Divine Being’s blessing.

But picturing Luo Shiya’s antics, Su Qingshan gazed skyward at 45 degrees, melancholic.

*Could someone like senior even be a believer?*

*Wouldn’t that lame Divine Being just beat me up?*