Donated a Building

In the bright and spacious hallway outside the archives room, sunlight streamed through the windows, casting golden patches of light on the floor.

A middle-aged man, around forty years old, stood there. He had a slightly plump figure with a noticeable beer belly, but his face wore a warm and amiable smile. This man was none other than Principal Liu of Guangya Academy.

"Luo, Ximan, if you ever run into any problems at school, don’t hesitate to come to your Uncle Liu. No need to be polite with me," Principal Liu said in a gentle tone.

"Thank you, Uncle Liu," Gu Luo replied politely, his face wearing a humble smile.

"Thank you, Uncle Liu," Gu Ximan echoed softly, her voice clear and melodious.

Since he had so warmly insisted they call him "uncle," the two naturally obliged.

From the moment they stepped into the administrative building, Principal Liu had personally accompanied them, ensuring every step of the process was smoothly arranged, turning what could have been tedious paperwork into a seamless experience.

"Don’t stand on ceremony," Principal Liu said with a smile, giving Gu Luo’s shoulder a light pat—a gesture filled with paternal warmth.

He then raised his hand and pointed to an imposing office building on campus, introducing it with enthusiasm. "Look, that building is called 'Luoshen'—named after Luo Liang, your current mother. Oh, and she also funded the expansion of the school library."

Pausing for a moment, a nostalgic gleam flickered in his eyes. "Luo Liang and I were both students at Guangya back in the day, so you could say I’m your senior. Really, no need to feel like outsiders."

"Understood, Uncle Liu," Gu Luo said, exchanging a subtle glance with Gu Ximan beside him.

A flicker of surprise passed through both their eyes.

They had known their stepmother was wealthy, but they hadn’t expected her to be this extravagant—donating an entire building outright.

Principal Liu checked his watch. "Alright, you two should head to class now. Do you know where the locker rooms are?"

"I checked the map earlier and noted the location," Gu Luo replied.

"Good, very attentive."

After bidding farewell to Principal Liu, Gu Luo and Gu Ximan walked side by side toward the locker rooms.

The campus was lush with greenery, the air fragrant with blooming flowers.

Upon reaching the locker rooms, they each entered their respective sections to change into Guangya Academy’s uniforms.

Before long, Gu Ximan emerged in her fresh uniform, bouncing toward Gu Luo like a cheerful little bird.

"Hey, big bro, how do I look?"

As she spoke, she spun lightly in front of him, her playful demeanor utterly charming.

It had to be said—Guangya Academy, as Caizhou’s most prestigious private university, had truly put thought into its uniform design.

The girls’ uniform was a refined take on a blazer-style outfit: a white blouse paired with a light brown jacket, simple yet elegant.

The lower half featured a black pleated skirt, its hem fluttering slightly as Gu Ximan twirled, radiating youthful energy.

The overall black-and-white palette gave off a crisp, polished impression.

The boys’ uniform consisted of a white dress shirt and black trousers—far more stylish than the traditional uniforms of Caizhou Academy.

As for Gu Ximan, her natural beauty was only accentuated by the uniform. Her cold tea-brown hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, perfectly complementing the outfit. She looked nothing short of stunning.

"You look amazing," Gu Luo said sincerely, giving her an appreciative once-over before pulling out his phone to snap a few photos.

Gu Ximan immediately struck a series of playful, model-worthy poses, each movement so effortless that every shot could easily pass as professional.

Once the photos were taken, Gu Luo tucked his phone away and reminded her, "Alright, let’s get you to class. Be nice to your classmates, and if anything comes up, come find me."

"Okay, okay, you’re such a nag. Don’t forget to send me those pics later!"

Since the first-year and second-year buildings were in separate locations, Gu Luo accompanied Gu Ximan along the tree-lined paths until they reached the freshman building.

Honestly, they owed Principal Liu their thanks—he had arranged for Gu Ximan to be placed in the same class as Lu Xuexue, ensuring she’d have a familiar friend in this new environment.

As for himself, Gu Luo had declined joining the class shared by Luo Shuning and her sisters, opting instead for one slightly farther away.

After all, walls have ears.

Given Luo Shuling’s outgoing, filter-free personality, he had every reason to believe the entire school would know by the next day that he lived under the same roof as the trio of beautiful twins.

The male student body would probably grind their teeth in envy.

He had no interest in becoming an unwitting target of their resentment.

So, for now, keeping his connection to the sisters under wraps at school was the wiser move.

With that in mind, after seeing Gu Ximan to her classroom, Gu Luo turned and retraced his steps.

Backpack slung over his shoulder, he made his way toward his own classroom.

As for textbooks, the faculty would deliver them to each class in the afternoon.

This is indeed very convenient.

Thinking back to my time at Caizhou Academy, at the start of every new semester, students had to carry their own textbooks, making trip after trip until they were completely exhausted.

Arriving at Class 8 of the second grade, Gu Luo knocked on the door.

The lecture inside quickly stopped, and soon, a sprightly little old man with half-gray hair stepped out.

Judging by his age, he should be part of the post-2000 generation.

The old man stood just under 1.7 meters tall. He looked up at Gu Luo and asked curiously, "Young man, can I help you?"

At the same time, a few students near the window, hearing the commotion, peeked out discreetly.

One girl with a ponytail, upon seeing Gu Luo—whose charm stat was a perfect 9 and whose looks were off the charts—clapped a hand over her mouth in excitement. She quickly pulled her head back in and whispered eagerly to her deskmate, "It's a hottie! A super hottie!"

"Oh my god, how can anyone be that good-looking?"

"My heart has been stolen—aaaaah!"

The surrounding classmates, hearing this, were instantly consumed by curiosity and began craning their necks for a better look.

Outside the classroom, Gu Luo maintained a polite smile and introduced himself, "Sorry to interrupt, teacher. I'm the new transfer student. My name is Gu Luo."

"Transfer student? The principal didn’t mention this to me." Teacher Wang frowned slightly, clearly unaware of the situation.

After a moment of thought, he said, "This is Class 8 of the second grade. Are you sure you’re in the right place?"

Hearing this, Gu Luo quickly explained, "Teacher, here’s the thing—I just transferred here this morning, and my class assignment was only finalized moments ago. Principal Liu asked me to tell you this was his decision."

Principal Liu?

Transferred just this morning?

And his class was personally arranged by Principal Liu?

Teacher Wang nodded thoughtfully, then smiled. "Alright, come in and introduce yourself to the class then."

"Oh, and you can call me Teacher Wang. In private, 'Old Wang' is fine too. The names of all your subject teachers are on the timetable—you can check after class."

"Got it, Teacher Wang."

And so, Gu Luo and Teacher Wang walked into the classroom one after the other.

The previously buzzing room fell silent in an instant, every pair of eyes locked onto Gu Luo.

Standing at the front, Teacher Wang said cheerfully, "This is our new transfer student. Let’s have him introduce himself. Everyone, a round of applause!"

In an instant, thunderous clapping filled the classroom.

The students’ enthusiasm gave Gu Luo a sense of the class’s vibrant energy.

Especially the girls—a few of the more outgoing ones were practically jumping out of their seats.

Well, that was just the prestige of having a charm stat of 9.

For context, even the biggest A-list celebrities in the entertainment industry maxed out at an 8 in looks—and that was only after heavy marketing and filters.

Gu Luo stepped steadily up to the podium. Once the applause died down, he spoke:

"Hello everyone, my name is Gu Luo. I’m a transfer student from Caizhou Academy. For the next two years, I hope we can all get along well."

With that, he turned, picked up a marker, and wrote "Gu Luo" in bold, powerful strokes on the blackboard, adding a final dot at the end.

Another round of applause erupted in the classroom.

"Alright, there’s still one empty seat left," Teacher Wang said as he stepped up beside Gu Luo. Pointing to the window-side desk in the last row, he added, "Gu Luo, you’ll be sitting with Shen Yue."

Gu Luo followed his gaze...

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Due to heavenly retribution, I’ve just emerged from the penalty box, and the timeline has shifted. Those who know, know—the plot remains unchanged, so just adjust it in your mind.