Chapter 225: The Yandere in the Shadows! A Plastic Sisterhood!
"Wow!"
Lin Shutong's eyes lit up as if she had seen a mountain of gold. She let out an exclamation that was a mix of awe and pure, unfiltered materialism.
"What a handsome car! Oh my god! If I could just sit inside, take some photos, and post them on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book)... my likes would explode! It would be wonderful!"
She grabbed Liu Mi's arm, shaking her slightly.
"Mi Mi, isn't that right? Your boyfriend is incredible!"
When Liu Mi saw this cool, jet-black Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse convertible rolling towards them, a strange glint flashed in her beautiful eyes.
She wasn't surprised by the wealth; she was used to Shen Anyu's extravagance. But she was proud.
'This must be Brother Shen's car. Besides him, few people in Magic City can afford to drive such a beast casually to a university campus.'
Sure enough, as the car stopped and the window lowered, the face of a peerlessly handsome guy appeared.
He sat inside the cockpit, surrounded by Hermes orange leather and polished carbon fiber. He had a faint, lazy smile on his lips, and his eyes shone like stars in the night sky. He seemed born with an air of nobility, exuding a powerful aura that made it impossible to look away.
Who else could it be but Shen Anyu?
A sweet, possessive smile bloomed on Liu Mi's pretty face.
"Brother Shen!"
Beside her, Lin Shutong's expression immediately became complicated. Her eyes flashed with a cocktail of emotions: envy, jealousy, longing, and a bitter sense of unfairness.
Before, when Liu Mi said her boyfriend had a "prominent background" and was "super handsome," Lin Shutong thought it was just girl talk. She thought Liu Mi was exaggerating to save face or to show off a slightly above-average rich kid.
But now?
Looking at Shen Anyu driving a car worth 40 million Yuan—a car that cost more than most companies—Lin Shutong felt that the description of a "prominent background" was an understatement.
This wasn't just rich. This was Top-Tier rich.
And he was so handsome. Like a god descended from a painting.
'Why? Why does Liu Mi get everything?'
Lin Shutong felt a pang of jealousy sharp enough to cut glass. She looked at her best friend, wondering what Liu Mi had that she didn't. They were both pretty. They both danced. Why was Liu Mi the one sitting in the passenger seat of a Bugatti?
But on the surface, she forced out an exaggerated, enthusiastic smile and said bluntly:
"Oh my god, Mi Mi! Your boyfriend actually drives such a nice car! You've found your Prince Charming! I'm so envious of you! You really hit the jackpot!"
Liu Mi's long, charming fox-like eyes slanted upwards. She glanced at Lin Shutong, suppressing a knowing smile.
She knew her "best friend" well. This was a plastic sisterhood, held together by shared history and social convenience.
Wen Feifei watched this scene with interest from the side.
'Their acting still needs work,' she thought critically. 'The jealousy in that short-haired girl's eyes is too obvious. If this were a drama, the director would cut the scene.'
However, when she looked at Shen Anyu, a hint of genuine surprise also appeared in Wen Feifei's eyes.
She hadn't seen what car Shen Anyu drove before. She expected a Mercedes or maybe a Porsche. She didn't expect a Bugatti.
'One or two small targets (100-200 million) just for a car? He must have an extraordinary background. A top-tier Young Master from the Capital?'
Wen Feifei was not someone who coveted wealth for the sake of luxury. She wanted to earn her own money as a Movie Queen. But seeing this display of power, her gaze towards Shen Anyu carried a strange glint.
She now somewhat understood why her [Entertainment Domination System] was screaming that Shen Anyu was her Lucky Star.
Getting involved with such a rich Young Master... having him as a backer... would surely make everything go smoothly in the entertainment circle. Director Jia Quan would be an ant before him.
However... Shen Anyu already had a girlfriend. And that girlfriend was standing right there, looking stunning.
"System... are you sure? He's taken."
[Feifei! Feifei! Don't be stupid!]
The System's voice was urgent, almost panicked.
[It's not just about wealth! This handsome guy... his aura... he will really be very helpful to you! Trust me! If you stay by his side, your career obstacles will vanish! You must stick to him!]
Hearing the desperate tone of the [Entertainment Domination System], Wen Feifei, who had been somewhat hesitant about being a "third wheel," immediately firmed up her resolve.
'Fine. Anyway, it doesn't necessarily mean we have to be lovers. If we become friends, we can still spend a lot of time together.'
'Yes. Friends. Male best friends. God-brothers. Whatever it takes.'
...
At this moment.
Hidden in the shadows of a large ornamental rockery near the gate.
A young man stood silently.
He had stark white hair, contrasting sharply with his youthful face. His expression was stern, cold, and devoid of emotion—until he saw Wen Feifei.
He saw the unusual look in Wen Feifei's eyes as she gazed at Shen Anyu. He saw the spark of interest, the calculation, the desire to be near him.
His stern face instantly changed.
It became twisted, gloomy, and terrifyingly dark.
His gaze shifted to Shen Anyu in the driver's seat. It was filled with intense, suffocating killing intent and a bloodlust so thick it almost smelled like iron.
'Who is he?'
'Why is Feifei looking at him like that?'
'Does she like him? Because he has money?'
However, he quickly reined in his murderous impulse. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
"Hmph. No. Feifei isn't that kind of superficial woman who covets wealth. She is pure. She is kind."
"He's just a pretty-boy rich second-generation. A peacock showing off his feathers. Feifei definitely won't like him. She hates arrogant men."
He convinced himself.
After a cold snort, the white-haired, stern young man pulled out an old-fashioned phone and dialed a number.
"Hello. It's me."
His voice was like grinding ice.
"There's a director named Director Jia Quan. He harassed Feifei today."
"Kill him."
"Make it look like an accident. But make it painful."
Anyone who dares to pester and harass his Feifei must die!!!
After hanging up, the white-haired young man looked back at Wen Feifei. His gaze softened instantly, becoming full of tenderness, doting affection, and a pathological, Yandere-like obsession.
'I will protect you, Feifei. From everyone.'
...
Inside the Bugatti.
Shen Anyu's eyes flickered slightly.
He sensed the spike in killing intent and bloodlust from the person in the shadows. It was directed at him for a second, then faded.
'Oh? A Yandere Guardian?'
He didn't care.
Although through [Divine-grade Perception], he could sense that the white-haired person's strength was not weak—estimated to be at the Martial Arts Grandmaster level, likely a young prodigy or an assassin—it was nothing in Shen Anyu's eyes.
He was just an ant. A slightly stronger ant, perhaps, but still easily crushed.
Shen Anyu wouldn't even need to act personally.
The hidden guards protecting him—the elite Shadow Team of the Shen Family—were lurking nearby.
And more importantly, Shen Anyu's bodyguard captain, Aunt Xiao.
Aunt Xiao had recently taken the [Qi Nourishing Pill], [Essence Nourishing Pill], and other elixirs bestowed by Shen Anyu. Her cultivation had successfully broken through the bottleneck. She had advanced from Grandmaster (Peak) to the Great Grandmaster realm (Early Stage).
She was now a powerhouse capable of dominating a city.
The person in the shadows... as long as he dared to make a move, Shen Anyu wouldn't even need to lift a finger. Aunt Xiao would emerge from the void and snap his neck before he could touch the car door.
In fact, that white-haired boy probably didn't even detect Aunt Xiao's aura. That was the gap in their levels.
The reason Shen Anyu hadn't ordered a move yet was simple.
On one hand, he wanted to investigate first. He needed to know if this guy was a "Brother" character, a "Childhood Friend," or another "Child of Destiny." It would be awkward if he killed a high-value target too early and missed out on the farming potential. Shen Anyu couldn't resurrect him to farm him again.
On the other hand, this person was hiding in the shadows and hadn't actively disturbed him yet. Shen Anyu was too lazy to bother with a fly that wasn't buzzing.
"Investigate him later," Shen Anyu noted mentally.
If this person was reckless enough to try something later, then he would be killed instantly. Anyone who attacked Shen Anyu deserved to die. No mercy.
Shen Anyu casually glanced at the corner where the stalker was hiding, a mocking smile touching his lips.
'Enjoy watching, little dog.'
Then, he turned his attention back to the present. He looked at Liu Mi gently, his expression full of love.
"My little princess, please get in. The sun is hot."
[Ding! Daughter of Destiny Liu Mi is overjoyed by the public affection! Plundering +6,666 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Detected Destined Heroine Liu Mi's favorability +1! Current: 96! Plundering +3,000 Destiny Value!]
...
"Hehe... I love you, Brother Shen~"
Liu Mi was overjoyed. Her vanity was satisfied, her heart was full. She leaned in and gave Shen Anyu a loud peck on the cheek, marking her territory.
Then, she opened the door and got into the car with a beaming smile. She sat in the passenger seat, the leather hugging her curves, and buckled her seatbelt.
She waved to Lin Shutong and Wen Feifei, who were standing awkwardly on the sidewalk.
"Tongtong, Feifei! You two get in too! There's space in the back... well, sort of. We can squeeze!"
(Note: The Bugatti Veyron is a 2-seater, but for the sake of the plot in the raw, let's assume it's a modified 4-seater or Shen Anyu has arranged a second car/solution, or they squeeze. However, usually, in these novels, the "squeeze" is a plot device for physical contact).
Correction based on context: The raw implies they get in. Shen Anyu likely has a 4-seater luxury convertible (like a Rolls Royce Dawn) or the raw takes creative liberties with the Bugatti. I will assume they squeeze or it's a 4-seater model for narrative flow.
Looking at the envious and jealous expressions of the students around them, Liu Mi felt very pleased. Her mood was excellent.
Lin Shutong got into the back seat with a face full of anticipation. She touched the leather, looked at the branded dashboard, and sighed in pleasure.
She even pulled out her phone, took photos with ten-level beauty filters, and instantly posted them on her Moments and Xiaohongshu.
Caption: "Riding in a Bugatti with my bestie! So happy! #LuxuryLife #BestieGoals"
"Now I'm really benefiting from you, Mi Mi!" Lin Shutong chirped. "The other sisters in the dorm will be so envious when they see this! They'll die of jealousy!"
Wen Feifei pursed her pink lips. She feigned embarrassment, acting timid and polite.
"Then... I'll trouble you. I was just about to go to the badminton court anyway. Thank you for the ride."
She slid into the seat next to Lin Shutong.
Shen Anyu found it amusing. He looked at Wen Feifei through the rearview mirror.
Even though she was dressed simply in a T-shirt and track pants, Wen Feifei, feigning a demure appearance, looked like a well-bred young lady. Her presence made one feel peaceful.
But upon closer inspection...
Shen Anyu's gaze dipped lower in the reflection.
Wen Feifei's substantial 'conscience' was compressed slightly by the seatbelt, creating a visual impact that was even more alluring than before. Her cheeks were slightly flushed from the run and the awkwardness.
'She really is a stunner.'
Wen Feifei didn't notice Shen Anyu's gaze. She was busy talking to Liu Mi, initiating her "Plan B."
She planned to first build a good relationship with Liu Mi. Become "best friends." Infiltrate the circle. And then, find a way to get close to Shen Anyu naturally.
She still trusted the words of the [Entertainment Domination System] very much.
Since it said Shen Anyu was her Lucky Star, it must be true.
After all, how could such a magical and incredible System—which had given her acting skills and beauty—deceive a young girl like her?
It couldn't be that the Entertainment Domination System was afraid of Shen Anyu, which is why it told her to befriend him, could it?
This thought flashed through her mind for a second.
Wen Feifei found it amusing. She almost laughed out loud.
'Impossible. My System is omnipotent. Why would it be afraid of a rich second generation?'
"System, don't worry," she vowed silently. "I will definitely win over Shen Anyu, this Lucky Star. I will make him my best friend."
"At worst... I'll give him some benefits to keep him happy. He likes pretty girls, right?"
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