She had only seen the name Rong Shenghan a few years ago in an international physics journal. It was said that he was a once-in-a-century genius who published a paper in a top journal at the age of seventeen and then disappeared without a trace. She never expected him to suddenly appear at Saint Sakura Academy.

Simultaneously trying to win over Xie Zhecheng and Rong Shenghan? That's practically dancing on a knife's edge. One is as cold and hard as ice, the other seemingly gentle but unpredictable; neither is an easy opponent.

But there was no panic in Yu Jiuyuan's eyes; instead, a hint of interest flashed across them.

The more challenging the game, the more a player's value is revealed. Behind Xie Zhecheng's indifference lies absolute rationality, while Rong Shenghan's gentleness conceals an unknown depth of cunning. These two individuals are perfectly suited to be pawns on her chessboard, mutually balancing each other.

[Host, Rong Shenghan is looking this way!] 007's voice was a little tense. [His gaze lingered on you for three seconds!]

Yu Jiuyuan sensed the probing gaze, but instead of looking back immediately, she lowered her head and pretended to organize her notes, her fingertips lightly tracing patterns on the paper, creating an atmosphere of "being watched and feeling slightly shy."

A few seconds later, she slowly raised her head, and her eyes met Rong Shenghan's.

The moment their eyes met, Yu Jiuyuan's cheeks flushed "just right." She quickly lowered her head like a startled rabbit, her ears turning slightly red, perfectly embodying "innocence" and "shyness."

Seeing her like this, Rong Shenghan's smile deepened. He looked away, said "thank you" to the professor, picked up his bag, and walked straight to the back of the classroom.

The sound of leather shoes on the floor grew louder as they approached, eventually stopping in front of the empty seat next to Yu Jiuyuan.

"Excuse me, is this seat taken?" Rong Shenghan's voice, tinged with amusement, rang in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, carrying a faint scent of ebony.

Yu Jiuyuan raised her head, her eyes still showing a hint of lingering shyness, and gently shook her head: "No, no one."

"Then I'll sit here." Rong Shenghan smiled and sat down, placing his backpack in the desk drawer. He naturally turned his head, his amber eyes filled with laughter. "My name is Rong Shenghan. I don't think I saw you raise your hand earlier. You are...?"

“Yu Jiuyuan,” she answered softly, her voice sweet and gentle, like it was soaked in honey, “I’m not used to speaking in front of a lot of people.”

She deliberately showed weakness, positioning herself as "introverted" and "shy," which is the safest way to approach strangers. No one would be wary of a harmless little rabbit.

“Yu Jiuyuan?” Rong Shenghan repeated the name, his smile deepening. “It’s a very nice name, like…like the imagery in an ancient poem.”

His praise was sincere, his gaze focused, as if she were the only person in the world worthy of his attention. An ordinary girl would probably have her heart racing and blushing.

Yu Jiuyuan's eyes revealed gratitude and joy at the right moment, like a child who had received candy: "Thank you, you are also very capable, you dared to speak in front of so many people as soon as you transferred here."

Her response carried just the right amount of admiration, satisfying the other person's vanity without appearing overly ingratiating.

【!! Rong Shenghan's favorability rating is rising! It's at least 15 now!】007 excitedly reported, 【Much better than Xie Zhecheng, that ice block! Keep it up, host!】

Yu Jiuyuan ignored the system's noise and continued to maintain her "shy" persona, chatting casually with Rong Shenghan.

She could sense that Xie Zhecheng, who was to her left and slightly in front of her, had his fingers, which were under the table, curl up almost imperceptibly, even though he hadn't turned around.

She caught a glimpse of this out of the corner of her eye and sneered inwardly. It seemed that this iceberg was not entirely unmoved after all.

While the professor lectured on the dry subject of quantum mechanics, Yu Jiuyuan was engaged in a silent game of strategy.

She would sometimes show a look of sudden realization at Rong Shenghan's words, and sometimes chuckle at his jokes, playing the role of "listener" perfectly.

But at the same time, her brain was working at lightning speed.

Rong Shenghan's smile was perfect, and his eyes were sincere, but the angles of his questions always subtly probed her preferences, her social circle, and even her opinion of Xie Zhecheng.

This man appears gentle and harmless, but is actually frighteningly shrewd.

Just then, the professor suddenly called on someone: "Yu Jiuyuan, tell me, what is the essence of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment?"

The classroom fell silent instantly, and all eyes were on her.

Quantum mechanics is one of the most difficult courses in the physics department. Even students in the top-tier classes may not be able to explain the essence of the problem.

Yu Jiuyuan's expression showed a "perfectly timed" hint of panic. She stood up, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, her voice barely a whisper: "I...I don't quite understand..."

【! ! ! What's wrong with you, host! You clearly read related books in the library!】007 was jumping up and down in a panic.

Yu Jiuyuan calmly replied in her heart: "I understand, why do I need to say I understand?"

Showing weakness is a way to better leverage external forces.

The professor frowned slightly, clearly somewhat disappointed.

Just then, Rong Shenghan's voice suddenly rang out, tinged with amusement: "Professor, Yu seems a little nervous. May I add a few words?"

The professor paused for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

Rong Shenghan stood up, his posture upright. He didn't look at the lecture notes, but he analyzed the essence of Schrödinger's cat experiment in a clear and concise way, and even extended it to the latest quantum decoherence theory. His logic was clear and his views were unique. Even the professor couldn't help but nod in praise.

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