"With my strength and status, I believe no one would object to me saying such a thing, right?"

Luo Chen's threat was met with silence from the surrounding girls, who all nodded in agreement.

But when they looked at Mu Shiyu, their eyes, filled with jealousy and anger, were completely undisguised.

Luo Chen understood that his words wouldn't always be effective.

But at least for now, before we've cleared the game, let's help as much as we can.

After all, Mu Shiyu is innocent and pitiful.

All she wanted was to study hard and live a happy life.

As someone of high status and influence, Luo Chen would naturally lend a helping hand.

Although, this is just a game.

We're all NPCs, but there are some things that, once you see them, you just can't help but do them.

[...]

I stayed here for half a month.

Luo Chen has not given up searching for the dreamers and participants.

But in the past two weeks, he hasn't found a single clue.

Aside from the initial hints, in the end, he had to figure it out entirely on his own.

Luo Chen also tried to go outside the school gate.

But he found that the thin layer of mist was like a barrier, blocking him from getting out.

Watching others come and go without any apparent impact, Luo Chen felt a mix of emotions.

Am I going to be trapped here and die?

[Don't do this to me!]

[The filming isn't finished yet, and there are still a bunch of people waiting for me. If I stay here forever, I'll go crazy.]

"Liangzhi, swimming lesson is almost here, come over quickly, I've already prepared your swimsuit."

"That's right, that's right, Liangzhi, wear the one I picked out for you this time, it will look absolutely beautiful!"

"..."

Luo Chen smacked his lips: "Is it time for swimming class again? Let's continue looking for clues after swimming class."

Yes, Luo Chen didn't actually like swimming lessons.

A bunch of girls together changing clothes isn't anything special.

The main issue is that her public image is that of a perfect goddess, and it can't be ruined.

That's right, that's exactly it.

Luo Chen responded and, surrounded by a group of beautiful women, headed towards the swimming pool.

Mu Shiyu, who was passing by, looked curiously at Luo Chen's disappearing figure.

After half a month, her relationship with Luo Chen improved, though it wasn't very good.

At least, with Luo Chen's care, she was no longer bullied.

Although the way those girls looked at her remained unchanged.

However, because of Luo Chen, they have already restrained themselves.

Mu Shiyu hugged her swimsuit, smiled slightly, and didn't care whether Luo Chen would see it or not.

However, she was still very grateful and bowed to the spot where Luo Chen had disappeared.

[...]

A storage room.

Several girls were standing here.

Each of them was quite attractive, but now their eyes burned with jealous anger.

"I don't understand why Liang Zhi would protect that ugly duckling. He's just a dirty poor man, so why does he deserve Liang Zhi's favor?"

"Hmph, that ugly duckling is lucky to be able to sit next to Liang Zhi. I wonder what the teacher is thinking. Is it because Liang Zhi is too kind that the teacher wants Liang Zhi to protect that ugly duckling?"

It has to be said that they have seen Liang Zhi's attitude towards Mu Shiyu recently. She is just a dirty poor person, yet she receives such treatment, so it is natural to be jealous.

If it weren't for Liang Zhi, that ugly duckling would have been dealt with several times over, and might even have been kicked out of the school long ago.

"But what should we do now? Liang Zhi has already warned us. Are we still going to deal with that ugly duckling? What if Liang Zhi gets upset?"

"I said with concern," a girl said.

"Are you stupid? As long as we don't get discovered, there won't be any problems!"

"That's right, that's right. As long as Liang Zhi doesn't find out, we can secretly teach that ugly duckling a lesson. Even if Liang Zhi finds out later, she won't know who did it. Although it will make Liang Zhi sad, I don't want that ugly duckling to monopolize Liang Zhi!"

"That's right!"

Soon, they united as one. In order to stop Liang Zhi from protecting that ugly duckling, they made a plan to make sure Mu Shiyu got out of the school.

[...]

Luo Chen was naturally unaware of their conspiracy.

After swimming class, Luo Chen returned to his single dormitory room feeling somewhat dizzy.

Facing the vast expanse of white swimming pool, Luo Chen almost drowned in it.

If I weren't physically fit, I probably would have been soaking in there.

As for the afternoon classes?

I simply said I wasn't feeling well.

The teacher arranged a three-day holiday for Luo Chen to rest well.

There was no obstruction whatsoever, nor were any questions asked.

Full of concern.

Reassured, Luo Chen returned to his dormitory, intending to rest for a while before continuing his investigation later.

When Luo Chen woke up, it was already evening.

The school was also completely dark.

Only the dormitory building still had its lights on.

Many women were seen coming and going in the corridor.

It's very beautiful.

Although it's a dormitory building, the environment is naturally not comparable to that of a regular dormitory.

Both the decoration and the structure are designed by specialists.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be in line with the school's status.

After a casual dinner, Luo Chen prepared to take a shower.

Of course, this shower was taken back to my own dormitory.

Why would he think of going to the public bathhouse and taking a bath with a large group of girls?

Please, he studies the Analects of Confucius; he would never do something like that.

Besides, it's already this late, and the bathhouse is practically empty.

Why go back there?

However, as Luo Chen was about to return to his room, he suddenly stopped in his tracks when he passed a dormitory door.

With the master's strength brought over, and their enhanced hearing, they could naturally hear whispers more clearly.

Even though the dormitory is very soundproof.

But when facing a grandmaster, he is still no match.

"Haha, is that ugly duckling still locked up there? Has no one found out yet?"

"Don't worry, I've already sent someone to keep watch nearby. If anyone comes, they'll let me know. It's perfectly safe."

"That's good. Let that ugly duckling be smug. Don't think that just because Liang Zhi is protecting her, she can act lawlessly. She should be taught a lesson and made to understand her place."

"That's right. A dirty poor person should act like a poor person. Don't think that just because Liang Zhi is protecting her, she's a noble. Let's teach her a simple lesson tonight. Lock her up for one night and release her tomorrow. Then we'll threaten her not to tell anyone."

"Then Liang Zhi won't know about this, and we don't need to worry about Liang Zhi finding out."

"That's right. If she dares to tell anyone, it won't just be a simple lock-up in the toilet. I'll make her regret it. It's a pity. If I wasn't afraid of Liang Zhi finding out, I would have locked her up for a few days, preferably like a maggot."