The September wind, carrying the crisp scent of sycamore leaves, swept across the gilded patterns of the Saint Sakura Academy's centennial anniversary monument, carrying the melodious prelude to the opening ceremony to the entire thousand-acre campus.
As a legendary figure who rose straight from elementary school and monopolized the position of student council president for seven consecutive years, Yu Jiuyuan's figure instantly captured everyone's attention when she appeared at the entrance of the VIP seats in the auditorium.
She wore a navy blue graduation gown specially made by Saint Sakura University, with the school emblem embroidered in silver thread on the collar, and the dangling tassels swaying gently with her steps.
Her long, jet-black hair was loosely tied into a low bun, secured only by a single diamond hairpin, revealing her slender, fair neck. The lines of her profile were as soft as the finest mutton-fat jade, yet her eyes concealed a calm sharpness completely different from her innocent appearance.
My fingertips casually traced the subtle patterns on my graduation gown, and the system panel flashed across my retina.
The five missions marked with gold checkmarks all have their affinity rating fixed at 100.
Only Ji Luoqin's name was marked with the gray words "out of the game," like a wisp of insignificant dust that had been wiped away.
"President Yu." The students from the etiquette team nodded respectfully and pushed open the heavy, carved wooden door for her.
Yu Jiuyuan nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd in the auditorium without leaving a trace.
Saint Sakura Academy's unique elite education allows students to attend kindergarten all the way to university graduation, provided they are outstanding enough.
Most of the people sitting in the audience were faces they had known since childhood. Now, having shed their youthful naiveté, they possessed a more sophisticated and aloof air about their adult world.
Her gaze landed precisely on the four most prominent seats in the front row.
Hsieh Che-cheng wore a well-tailored matching graduation gown, with custom-made platinum buttons on the cuffs that complemented the expensive watch on his wrist.
As the heir to the Xie Group, he maintained his usual aloofness and arrogance, his back ramrod straight, like a meticulously sculpted ice sculpture.
Only when Yu Jiuyuan looked at him did a hint of gentleness appear in his deep eyes.
He subconsciously adjusted his cufflinks.
That was a gift she gave him for his birthday last year, and it accompanied him through many important occasions.
Rong Shenghan, standing beside him, presented a completely different picture.
Wearing the same graduation gown, he exuded a nonchalant and lazy air, with two buttons slightly undone at the collar, revealing his delicate collarbone.
He was talking and laughing with the person next to him, his eyebrows and eyes curved, looking as approachable as a neighborly older brother. But Yu Jiuyuan knew that beneath this gentle appearance lay an unfathomable mind.
Noticing her gaze, Rong Shenghan turned his head, his smile deepening instantly, and he even winked at her playfully.
Yuan Xu's attention was clearly not on this grand ceremony.
An open biology journal lay before him, a pen between his fingers, occasionally scribbling in the margins, his brow furrowed as if he were tackling a complex scientific problem.
Only when Yu Jiuyuan's figure flashed past his field of vision did his hand holding the pen pause, and he looked up at her, his eyes clear as if filled with starlight, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
She then lowered her head to continue her study, though a blush crept onto the tips of her ears.
This genius, who was fascinated by the biological world, seemed to only ever pay special attention to two things: cell structures under a microscope, and Yu Jiuyuan.
Lin Yanran remained as arrogant as ever.
He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, chin slightly raised, his eyes carrying a hint of innate arrogance.
Noticing Yu Jiuyuan's gaze, he didn't show a gentle expression like the others. Instead, he raised his eyebrows provocatively, but his eyes held an undisguised heat.
As the most favored young master of the Lin family, he always did things his own way, but he always listened to Yu Jiuyuan's words.
Yu Jiuyuan's lips curled into a very faint smile, so quick that it seemed like an illusion.
These four men, whom she successfully won over, had very different personalities, yet they all became kites in her palm. No matter how high they flew, the string was always firmly held in her hand.
As for Ji Luoqin, whom she kicked out, she has long since become a thing of the past, insignificant in comparison.
After all, what Yu Jiuyuan wanted was always the best and the most obedient.
"President, all procedures have been confirmed. The principal would like you to go to the lounge to prepare before going on stage."
The student council member jogged over, his tone respectful yet tinged with admiration.
“Okay.” Yu Jiuyuan withdrew her gaze, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze. “Thank you for your hard work. Proceed with the handover work according to the plan we agreed on earlier. Remember to keep me informed of the handover schedule with the Yu Group.”
"Yes, President!" the secretary quickly replied, secretly admiring President Yu's all-around talent.
Not only is she able to steadily manage all the affairs of the student council, but she is also handing over the reins of the Yu family. Even with such a busy schedule, she remains calm and composed, and her thinking is clear.
No one knew that behind this composure was everything Yu Jiuyuan had already planned.
She had completed the system's strategy mission, but she did not stop.
For her, these men were not only targets of her conquest, but also important pawns in consolidating her power and expanding her territory.
The power in the Yu family, the absolute authority of the student council, and the heartfelt treatment from these heirs of top wealthy families are all spoils of war she has carefully planned, and none of them can be missing.
My phone vibrated as I walked towards the lounge.
Yu Jiuyuan opened the message and saw a message from Rong Shenghan: "Yuanyuan, after the ceremony, I'll wait for you in the parking lot and take you to your favorite private restaurant."
Immediately afterward, Xie Zhecheng's message popped up: "There's an important business reception tonight. I'll have the driver pick you up. As the future head of the Yu family, you need to be familiar with these occasions."
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