Chu Jiaojiao and Shen Qingling attended universities in Jiangcheng, though their campuses were about an hour and a half apart. Whenever Chu Jiaojiao said she wanted to see him, Shen Qingling would go without hesitation.
Shen Qingling didn’t harbor romantic feelings for Chu Jiaojiao—he simply saw her as a younger sister in need of protection.
Before certain truths came to light, Chu Jiaojiao wasn’t particularly kind to Shen Qingling, but she did provide him with ample emotional support. She encouraged him to get into Jiangcheng University, cared about his studies and daily life, and treated him like an older brother—admiring and relying on him. This made Shen Qingling, who had no family, regard her as his own.
Unfortunately, Chu Jiaojiao saw Shen Qingling as nothing more than a backup option, a so-called "simp" who fell for her every word. If it weren’t for the fact that he had once given up an adoption opportunity for her, was easy to manipulate, and brought her attention, she wouldn’t have bothered with him at all.
Chu Jiaojiao basked in the attention and envy Shen Qingling brought her. Handsome and a top student at Jiangcheng University, his visits to her campus always drew admiring glances from her classmates, feeding her vanity.
Just then, her roommate passed by and teased, "Jiaojiao, chatting with that Jiangcheng University genius again?"
"Yeah, he said he wants to visit me this weekend."
"Wow, I’m so jealous! Having such an amazing guy as your brother—if I had a friend like him, I’d definitely try to pursue him."
Other roommates chimed in.
"Seriously, Shen Qingling even trended today. So many people were gushing over how hot he is. You’d better lock him down before someone else snatches him up!"
"Jiaojiao, he treats you so well—are you sure he’s not your boyfriend?"
Chu Jiaojiao’s face flushed instantly.
Whenever girls asked if Shen Qingling was her boyfriend, she would just lower her head shyly. She never confirmed or denied their relationship, letting others assume there was something ambiguous between them—effectively deterring other girls from pursuing him.
But if a guy asked, she’d immediately deny it, insisting they were just friends. She had to maintain her single status around men—how else would she land a wealthy boyfriend?
Chu Jiaojiao had no intention of dating Shen Qingling. In her eyes, while he was undeniably attractive, he lacked money and was a bit dull. He made a perfect backup—dating him would be boring. She was content with his devotion and the attention he brought her.
"Jiaojiao, you really should make a move. A guy like him won’t stay single forever if you don’t act."
"Manman’s right. Someone as brilliant as Shen Qingling is bound to be successful. Marrying him would mean never worrying about anything."
Chu Jiaojiao smiled sweetly. "I know, don’t worry about me. I’ve got it under control."
Not a chance. She would never date Shen Qingling. Good looks didn’t pay the bills—these girls were so shallow, utterly brainless.
Of course, she knew that as a top student at Jiangcheng University, Shen Qingling would earn a decent income after graduation. But that wasn’t enough for her. She was destined for a wealthy family—how could he possibly compare to a rich heir?
Chu Jiaojiao was beautiful and believed she was meant for an extraordinary life. Her ultimate dream was to marry into wealth, living a life of luxury and envy.
To that end, she spent nearly all her allowance on clothes, makeup, and skincare, barely scraping by each month unless Shen Qingling gave her extra money.
When Shen Qingling didn’t reply for a while, she didn’t care, leaving him on read.
She refused to believe he’d keep treating her this way. Sooner or later, he’d come crawling back, begging for her attention.
This time, she wouldn’t give in easily. He’d have to grovel before she pretended to forgive him—that would teach him to be so cold!
Shen Qingling, of course, couldn’t care less.
He downloaded the "Ouyu" app to see what people were saying about him.
The system notified him that a recent photo had earned him a surge of points.
These girls were just like his fans in his past life—easily infatuated by a handsome picture, showering him with admiration.
Every flutter of their hearts translated into points for him. A win-win situation.
His satisfaction lasted all of three minutes before the system added, "Host, please note: if these admirers turn against you due to negative publicity, the points will be deducted."
Shen Qingling: "...Got it."
He understood perfectly. Fans were a double-edged sword—handled well, they were an asset; mishandled, they’d stab you in the back.
After registering with a burner account, he immediately spotted the trending post about him—now at the top of the feed with over a thousand replies.
[L6: Shen Qingling keeps a low profile. Outside of studying, he’s always working. Plus, he’s hard to approach, so people don’t dare get close. Aside from his looks, there’s not much to discuss since no one really knows him.]
[L7: I prefer approachable guys. With someone like him, I’d blush just saying hello. If he ignored me, I’d die of embarrassment.]
[L8: You’re missing the point. The appeal is in the challenge. Imagine being the one to conquer an untouchable ice prince—that’s the real thrill. He’s exactly my type.]
[L9: Right? Cold to everyone but tender only to you—straight out of a romance novel. Just thinking about it gives me chills.]
[L10: Wonder what his face looks like when he’s turned on ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). Still all stoic and composed? Or would he furrow his brows and let out a few restrained gasps?]
[L11: OMG I can’t handle this. Anyone got his contact info? I want to shoot my shot—challenge accepted!]
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The further he scrolled, the wilder the comments got.
Some praised his looks, others fantasized about his physique, a few begged for his socials, and some even posted his photos alongside downright scandalous remarks.
Shen Qingling raised an eyebrow, unfazed.
His fans in his past life had said far worse—he was used to it by now.
Women could be just as shameless, something he’d learned from dating plenty of them.
Their boldness came in different flavors: openly thirsty, secretly pervy, or all talk but too timid to act.
Most of Shen Qingling's fans fall into the third category—bold enough to flood the internet with wild, flirtatious comments about him, yet in person, they’re usually too starstruck to string a coherent sentence together.
Women who dare to say those kinds of things to his face are rare. They’re either brimming with unshakable confidence or drunk enough to be utterly bewitched by him.
But soon, he’s about to meet one.
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
ither go to a cultivation world where a single sword strike can defeat ten thousand enemies. Or they travel back to historical dynasties to alter history and wield imperial power. At the very least, they'd go back a few decades to get rich using their future knowledge and build a harem. Who the hell would transmigrate here!
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
