“Who knows? Perverts like you don’t even spare boys~”

Qian Qi seized the opportunity and pointed at Chen Tong, accusingly. “Don’t try to deny it. Everyone saw it. Tell me, didn’t he suddenly grab my arm in public and harass me relentlessly?”

The surrounding students glanced at each other, then nodded silently. “Ahem, yes, that’s true…”

“That’s right. This guy even accused Boss Qian Qi of attempted murder and trying to run away…”

“Boss is so confident in his hemostatic medicine. Why would he run?”

“Exactly! I even noticed this guy trying to sneak away earlier!”

“Damn, how can someone be so malicious? Does he have a grudge against Boss?”

“I think he’s just brain-dead. If it were me, I’d be worshipping Boss Qian Qi!” someone immediately boasted.

As everyone chimed in, the instructor finally understood the situation and turned to Chen Tong with a serious expression. “Student, what’s your name? Which class are you from?”

Chen Tong glared at Qian Qi with a dark expression. Qian Qi kicked him lightly and said, “The teacher is asking you a question! Don’t you know how to respect your elders?”

“…Chen Tong, Class 207, Beast Taming Department,” Chen Tong replied through gritted teeth, barely containing his anger.

“You and Qian Qi, come with me to the Beast Taming Department!” The instructor, who wasn’t their direct supervisor, decided it would be better to let their respective mentors handle the situation. She then turned to Qian Qi and asked, “Which class are you from?”

Qian Qi quickly waved her hand. “Teacher, let’s not make a big deal out of this. I believe this senior has already realized his mistake.”

She subtly tightened her grip on Chen Tong’s arm and gave him a fake smile. “Right, Senior?”

Chen Tong didn’t know what Qian Qi was up to, but for some reason, he felt that the amnesiac Qian Qi had become much more cunning and difficult to deal with.

However, since she seemed willing to let it go, Chen Tong snorted coldly, “Right.”

“Really?” The archery instructor was surprised by Qian Qi’s magnanimity and nodded. “Alright, since you don’t mind…”

“No, no, no, I do mind!” Qian Qi flashed a generous smile. “But if this senior is willing to apologize on the spot, then I won’t mind~”

For someone like Chen Tong, whose pride was even stronger than hers, a public apology would surely infuriate him, right? ＾ｖ＾~~

Sure enough, Chen Tong’s entire body trembled with rage.

“Qian—Qi!”

“Yes, I’m listening~” Qian Qi smiled and perked up her ears.

Chen Tong’s back teeth were practically grinding, but under the instructor’s stern gaze, he had no choice but to grit out, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have misunderstood you earlier…”

“Sorry to whom?” Qian Qi pressed further.

“…Sorry, Qian Qi, junior!” Chen Tong emphasized the word “junior,” as if to make it clear that he wasn’t some pervert.

Qian Qi chuckled lightly. “It’s fine. I’ll forgive you this time.”

But only this time.

“Teacher, since this senior has apologized, you should go check on Classmate Wang. His safety is more important.”

Qian Qi spoke considerately, urging the instructor to leave.

“Well…” Seeing Qian Qi’s understanding attitude, the archery instructor couldn’t help but feel a strong liking for her. She nodded, “Alright, since you think it’s fine, I won’t interfere in your matters anymore.”

Qian Qi smiled sweetly. “Okay, take care, Teacher~”

After seeing the instructor off, Qian Qi turned her gaze to Chen Tong.

Chen Tong, who had just been humiliated, was seething with anger. When he met Qian Qi’s gaze, the veins on his forehead bulged slightly. In a low, icy voice that only the two of them could hear, he threatened, “Qian Qi, don’t get too cocky. Just you wait!”

Wait?

A strange, exaggerated smile spread across Qian Qi’s face.

Why wait?

Qian Qi lowered her head and spat lightly into her palms, her expression growing increasingly sinister and twisted.

She was just itching to see if she, Qian Qi, could make this scumbag cry for his mommy and daddy like the original owner had!

Let’s go, beat the crap out of him!

…

An hour later, in the office building.

Mo Yinqiu looked at Qian Qi, who was sporting a messy bird’s nest hairstyle and an innocent expression, and silently wiped her face.

“Qian Qi…” she said through gritted teeth, “Didn’t I warn you last time that if you hurt anyone again, you’d be expelled?”

Qian Qi lowered her head and poked her toes together, muttering, “He threatened me first.”

Across from them, Gu Liheng, the second-year Beast Taming Department instructor, looked at Chen Tong, who had red, teary eyes and a deeply aggrieved expression, and also wiped his face in exasperation.

Why did Chen Tong never learn? Knowing he couldn’t beat Qian Qi, why did he still provoke her?

And not only did he lose, but he also had the nerve to complain?

“Ahem, Teacher Mo?” Gu Liheng turned to Mo Yinqiu, his face instantly adopting a more ingratiating smile. “What do you think we should do?”

“Whatever. It depends on whether the two of them are willing to reconcile.” Mo Yinqiu had a headache and didn’t want to deal with this.

“I’m not willing!” As soon as he heard the word “reconcile,” Chen Tong immediately burst out angrily. “Qian Qi has a moral problem! A student like her will only bring disgrace to the school! She should be expelled!”

He was truly furious. He no longer wanted to wait for an opportunity at school. He might as well take this chance to get her expelled and then hire someone to finish her off!

After all, she was just an orphan. No one would miss her if she died!

Chen Tong’s plan sounded perfect, but… Mo Yinqiu would never agree.

When it came to physical fights, Awakener University tacitly allowed them. After all, in a society filled with monsters, everyone had a duty to become stronger.

The reason she had warned Qian Qi about expulsion if she hurt anyone again was because she had destroyed a student’s homework and gotten into a fight, which was much worse than a simple brawl.

This time, though… it wasn’t exactly severe, but it wasn’t trivial either.

Coincidentally, the principal had questioned her yesterday, and it was clear from his tone that he was very interested in Qian Qi. He had even asked Mo Yinqiu to keep an eye on Qian Qi’s studies, her whereabouts, and what she was up to.

So, expulsion was out of the question. The only option was to have the two reconcile.

“Of course, I’m willing to reconcile,” Qian Qi said with an innocent expression. “What about you, Senior Chen Tong?”

Chen Tong snorted coldly. She had won the fight, so of course she was willing to reconcile.

But Chen Tong? He had been humiliated in front of the entire Skills Department!

“If you don’t want to reconcile, that’s fine too,” Qian Qi said, picking her nose nonchalantly. “Tomorrow, I’ll go to your dorm and let all the guys in the Beast Taming Department know that you lost a fight to me. Not only that, but your pants were ‘accidentally’ pulled down, revealing your cartoon frog underwear.”

Chen Tong: !!!
Chen Tong’s eyes turned even redder.

He was absolutely going to kill Qian Qi—!!!

Mo Yinqiu silently pursed her lips, coughing lightly to suppress her urge to laugh.

So that’s why Chen Tong had come to complain after losing the fight. There was more to the story.

Gu Liheng also tried to persuade him gently, “Chen Tong, come on. You don’t want Qian Qi to… right?”

Chen Tong: !!!
I’m the one who was bullied here! Shouldn’t you be teaching Qian Qi to keep her mouth shut?

But there was no helping it. After all, Chen Tong had provoked and falsely accused her first, and he had also thrown punches during the fight. He wasn’t entirely innocent.

“Senior Chen Tong~” Qian Qi’s face once again wore a fake, magnanimous smile. “Let’s just end this here. You know, I know, and the teachers know. No one else needs to know.”

Bullshit!

Chen Tong cursed inwardly. The students at the combat square had all seen it. Who knew if it would end up on the school forum by tomorrow?!

Chen Tong really wanted to strangle Qian Qi right then and there, but seeing Mo Yinqiu and Gu Liheng’s attitudes, he realized that getting Qian Qi expelled was impossible.

His eyes twitched coldly, and he finally suppressed his intense murderous intent, saying icily, “Fine. I accept the reconciliation.”

He had always been patient. He could wait!

Qian Qi, just you wait!

Chen Tong clenched his fists and left the office with a dark expression. Qian Qi rubbed her chin and smiled silently.

So that’s why Chen Miaomiao had suddenly dared to yell at her. She had Chen Tong backing her up.

From the moment Chen Tong appeared, Qian Qi had noticed the same cheap perfume on him that Chen Miaomiao wore. Combined with Chen Tong’s assumption that she had lost her memory, she was even more certain that Chen Tong and Chen Miaomiao were connected.

And it was likely that Chen Tong had been involved in the original owner’s death.

However, the perfume on Chen Tong was particularly strong. How close had they been to leave such a strong scent? And during the fight, Chen Tong’s strength seemed weaker than before. Had he just finished rolling around… before coming here?

Oh my, but didn’t Senior Chen Tong have a girlfriend?

Qian Qi rubbed her chin, then couldn’t help but smirk sinisterly again.

Qian Qi: Time to get to work~