"You... where did you get that photo?!" Ouyang Qianxue trembled as she stared at the image on Bai Yuxuan's phone.

"Because I was in that café from the very start that day—you just didn’t notice me."

"So that gaze back then was...!"

"Enough with the useless chatter. You seem awfully concerned about this black-haired girl." Seeing Ouyang Qianxue’s reaction, Bai Yuxuan grew more certain of her guess. Only then did Ouyang Qianxue realize her slip and hurriedly cover it up.

"She... he’s just an ordinary friend of mine." But this excuse meant nothing to Bai Yuxuan.

"An ordinary friend? Do you really think I’d believe that?" Bai Yuxuan pulled out a file and began reading aloud.

"This black-haired girl is named Ouyang Qianyue. She’s a first-year student at No. 1 Middle School of Xijiang City. Such similar names—surely it’s more than coincidence?" Hearing this, Ouyang Qianxue’s heart plunged into an icy cellar. She nearly collapsed onto the floor. Her visible distress only boosted Bai Yuxuan’s confidence as she continued reading the document.

"My investigation shows this girl lives in extreme hardship. Eight years ago, her father abandoned the family. Her brother died of illness. Now, she barely survives with her sick mother. But claiming she’s your sister seems absurd—you’re clearly raised by a powerful clan with elite upbringing. So I suspect she’s either your father’s illegitimate child... or you’re not a true heiress at all. Perhaps you were adopted by some noble family?"

Bai Yuxuan glanced at Ouyang Qianxue. Beads of sweat had formed on her forehead.

"Looks like I hit the mark." Bai Yuxuan flashed a chilling smile that made Ouyang Qianxue’s blood run cold.

"Given her current struggles, you clearly can’t freely use your clan’s influence to protect her. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be suffering like this." Bai Yuxuan observed Ouyang Qianxue again—a flicker of guilt crossed her face.

"Another bullseye." Bai Yuxuan nodded, pressing on. "I wonder... if rumors spread at Cherry Blossom Academy that the School Beauty’s father has an illegitimate child, how hard would life become for this poor, powerless girl?"

"What?!" Ouyang Qianxue couldn’t stay calm any longer.

"News reports say school bullying is rampant lately. Conveniently, many children of my father’s subordinates attend No. 1 Middle School in Xijiang City. They’re poorly disciplined—quite unruly. What if they accidentally target this girl..."

"You bastard! Lay a finger on her and I’ll—" Ouyang Qianxue grabbed Bai Yuxuan’s collar in fury. Bai Yuxuan merely smiled and brushed her hand away.

"Calm down, School Beauty. Whether I touch her depends entirely on you. Agree to my challenge, and I’ll leave her alone. Refuse... and even if you hide her at the ends of the earth, the White Clan will find her."

Staring at Bai Yuxuan’s cunning grin, Ouyang Qianxue fell silent, weighing her options. After a long pause, she spoke again.

"Swear that if I accept your challenge, you’ll never bother that girl again."

"I vow as the White Clan heir—I won’t harm her. Though you probably won’t trust my word. But refuse me, and I guarantee she’ll suffer." Ouyang Qianxue clenched her teeth.

"I accept your challenge."

Bai Yuxuan’s smile widened with satisfaction.

"What’s the contest?" Ouyang Qianxue asked.

"It’s not that simple. We’ll have three matches across different fields. Win just one, and I’ll stop pursuing you and the girl."

"Why set such disadvantageous terms for yourself?"

"Because I must prove I’m the best at everything in Cherry Blossom Academy! One rule: for each loss, the loser must grant the winner one unconditional request. This ensures you won’t hold back."

"What?! Such reckless terms—I can’t possibly—"

"Then you’d rather she suffer in your place? Remember, I hold your secrets. You have no right to refuse." Bai Yuxuan lightly tilted Ouyang Qianxue’s chin. "And don’t think of losing on purpose. A beautiful, tempting girl like you... who knows what outrageous demands I might make?" Her fingers began stroking Ouyang Qianxue’s thigh, clad in black pantyhose.

"W-what are you touching?!" Ouyang Qianxue snapped, trying to push her away—but Bai Yuxuan was stronger. She ignored the resistance, continuing the slow caress.

A faint blush spread across Ouyang Qianxue’s face.

"That’s enough!" Ouyang Qianxue took a sharp breath and punched Bai Yuxuan’s stomach. Bai Yuxuan staggered back, wincing.

"So you’re a trained fighter too. No wonder they call you the all-around genius School Beauty. I’ve had my fun. Our first match..."

"What is it?" Ouyang Qianxue panted.

"Go. I heard you play."

"I’ve dabbled a little."

"Don’t be modest. Nearly defeating the Go Club president isn’t ‘dabbling.’ Conveniently, the Qingshui Cup National Amateur Go Open Tournament starts in Xijiang City next week. We’ll settle it there."

Bai Yuxuan sat back down to work. Ouyang Qianxue stood frozen, still dazed.

"Still here? Waiting for me to walk you home after I finish?" Bai Yuxuan smirked playfully.

"As if! If anyone saw us together, who knows what rumors would spread." Ouyang Qianxue stormed out, slamming the door behind her.