The next morning, Yun Mingxin dragged himself out of bed, looking a little worn out.

He’d had a dream last night.

In it, he was dominating a VR game, unstoppable and fierce.

After all, when problems arise that you can’t solve…

Sometimes the perfect solution is simply to eliminate the person causing them, right?

Ordinary players would follow the game’s flow—solving puzzles step by step, slowly uncovering the plot, only to be toyed with by the villains at first.

But him? He’d decided from the start to cut straight to the source of his puzzle troubles: the vengeful bride ghost haunting his level, and her sisters.

If he could tame them and make them his mounts, wouldn’t the game be over?

So he’d set off, armed with ghost-slaying tools.

What he never expected was this:

The first ghost he met was Zhan Mengxi.

Her sisters? Bai Ziyi.

Their sworn enemies? Two fierce rival ghosts—Kujou Kana and Kujou Yukihime.

And the hidden boss? Su Xiaoyue.

Alone against five terrifying specters, he’d been utterly drained.

He had no idea why he’d dreamed that.

But as a certain famous Mr. Lu once said: *Dreams are the opposite of reality.*

So he wasn’t worried at all. In fact, he even got an idea for a horror novel:

*Five Terrifying Ghost Kings, Repeatedly Draining Me in Bed.*

The opening line? *"Ghost presses man, man presses bed, bed presses floor—earth shakes, mountains tremble."*

He took his time getting ready. Glancing at the clock, he still had plenty of time before his meeting with Kujou Yukihime.

No need to rush. Just don’t be late.

But…

That thought didn’t last long.

*"Mingxin! Hurry up—I’m already waiting for you!"*

Yun Mingxin wanted to protest. *There are still two hours left! What’s wrong with you, standing there like that?*

"Sigh… Dealing with them is so exhausting," he muttered under his breath.

Another frantic scramble to get out the door.

Somehow, every trip to campus felt like this now.

Back in high school, he’d always procrastinated—but that didn’t mean he enjoyed rushing like this.

Once on campus, Yun Mingxin ignored the passersby and headed straight for his destination.

South Road was a narrow, straight path inside Skysea University, yet wildly popular.

It connected key spots: the "Graduate School Blessing Path," and Longxing Lake—a large artificial lake built by the university. At its center stood a small pavilion, accessible only by private boat.

Originally named for "soaring dragon, revitalizing spirit," it was meant to bless students.

But its stunning night views made it perfect for… *other* activities. It had unofficially become the campus’s "dog food factory."

Few single students could endure the sight.

As Yun Mingxin approached South Road, he noticed an unusual crowd.

Some lingered nearby, sparking his curiosity.

But alongside that curiosity came a sudden, uneasy feeling.

Before he could react, the onlookers parted, clearing his view.

A familiar yet unfamiliar figure stepped forward.

Familiar because of the unforgettable hanfu she’d worn last time—few could wear it with such grace.

Unfamiliar because today’s outfit was entirely new:

A form-fitting teacher’s dress, black stockings covering every inch of skin below the knee.

A tailored black blazer hugged her perfect figure, accentuating her slender waist.

Today, she radiated undeniable authority.

Walking there, she could’ve passed for nobility from another era.

Only when the crowd parted did Yun Mingxin catch their whispers:

They’d been stunned to see someone so breathtakingly beautiful wearing Skysea University’s faculty badge—young, yet dressed as a teacher.

At this prestigious university, scholarly achievements usually came with age. It was tradition.

Seeing her wait there, they’d wandered over for another glance.

*Science proves staring at beauties extends your lifespan.*

Though some were captivated by Kujou Yukihime’s looks, most students held back—this *was* a top university, after all.

Few lingered openly.

Now, under the stunned gazes of the remaining crowd, Kujou Yukihime glided toward Yun Mingxin.

The ice-cold beauty’s smile melted like spring thaw—suddenly, she was the warm, radiant older sister from childhood memories.

Or the gentle, beautiful first love from elementary school.

Every heart around them hammered against ribs.

Kujou Yukihime heard those heartbeats but filtered them out instinctively.

She focused only on *his*.

The wind carried sound to her ears.

She heard his breath hitch slightly. Felt his heartbeat quicken.

*Worth every minute of those two hours dressing up.*

Joy surged through her.

This was the best encouragement she could receive.

Kujou Yukihime closed the distance with effortless grace.

Smiling, she slipped her right hand through Yun Mingxin’s left arm.

In an instant, the commanding presence shifted—now she seemed delicate, clinging to him.

Her ability to master multiple personas left the onlookers utterly spellbound.

For a moment, no one even questioned why such a stunning teacher would fawn over Yun Mingxin.

"What’s wrong?" she murmured, her free hand fluttering playfully near his ear.

Her voice was slightly husky, dripping with mature charm.

Yun Mingxin’s ears twitched involuntarily, flushing pink.

Seeing his flustered cuteness for the first time, Kujou Yukihime fought the urge to pull him into a hug.

She’d imagined herself as the novel’s heroine, Nanako, and him as the male lead.

Somewhere along the way, she realized she couldn’t dislike boys like him at all.

She just wanted to tease him.

*Hope my little idol isn’t too mad…*

*If he is, I’ll just roll over and show my belly to apologize.*

"Let’s go," Yun Mingxin said shyly, acutely aware of the burning stares around them.

The other students had only one thought:

*Science also proves men with beautiful girlfriends have shorter lifespans.*