Chapter 145: A Prominent Figure, Senior Sister Guan Yiqiu
Leaving Ziwei Hall, Cheng Yao drove back to Cloud Residence halfway up the mountain.
“You all go have fun. I’m heading to school first; I’ll spend time with you tonight.”
“Bye-bye.”
“Muah…”
Cheng Yao wiped off the lipstick, opened the car door, got into his Ferrari, and with a press of the accelerator, left Cloud Residence, heading straight for the school.
As he approached the school street, Cheng Yao slowed down. The roar of the Ferrari wasn’t loud, but its sleek red lines and stunningly luxurious body made it an impossible sight to ignore.
Arriving at the school, he parked in the usual spot.
Before long, a group of students gathered to take photos. Students from other departments came by, drawn by curiosity, turning the spot into an unofficial celebrity checkpoint.
Some pretty girls even left notes with their contact information on the windshield—bold and enthusiastic.
As Cheng Yao entered the classroom, all eyes turned sharply toward him, but the looks were entirely different from before.
Previously, Cheng Yao had won everyone’s admiration through his charisma, good looks, and that enchanting singing voice.
Now, an aura of mysterious wealth surrounded him, clearly setting him apart from his classmates.
Once already aloof and hard to approach, he now seemed even more distant.
Just then, Zhou Ziqing walked in, coming over to say, “Cheng Yao, the homeroom teacher is calling you.”
“Oh, okay.”
Following behind Zhou Ziqing, Cheng Yao asked, “How’s being class monitor?”
“Tiring.”
“Haha, good thing I didn’t fall for it back then…”
Zhou Ziqing sighed. She was constantly shadowing the counselor, learning the ropes while trying to maintain order in the class. The troublemakers, especially a few boys, made her job harder.
Take Wang Wenbo, for example—he was involved with a senior from the school, causing a scandal known throughout the Economics Department, earning the nickname "Seven-Spotted Ladybug."
Zhu Huiyang was tricked by a senior from another department, who swindled money using his ID to secure loans…
That senior was still in police custody.
It was utterly absurd—while other students were leading normal college lives, theirs were so colorful and fraught with hardships.
Even more ridiculous, there was a student who showed up driving a 40 million-yuan sports car, causing a huge stir. Since yesterday, students from other departments had been coming here just to check it out…
In this dorm, only Zhang Lei seemed somewhat normal.
“By the way, what did Old Li want with me?”
“How would I know? I have to go to the counselor. You go find out yourself. Bye.”
“Bye.”
Cheng Yao turned and headed toward the academic building, arriving at the second-floor office and knocking on the door.
“Come in.”
Entering, the teachers inside all looked up and smiled curiously.
Handsome enough, plus first place in the Top Ten Singers competition—that wasn’t so surprising. But his singing was genuinely excellent.
Unexpectedly, he was also a second-generation rich kid, and according to Teacher Li, he was currently starting his own business with significant investments.
It was a life straight out of a cheat code, leaving no chances for other guys and captivating the school’s girls like a spell.
“Teacher Li.”
“Hmm, the dean wants to see you. Let’s go.”
Teacher Li set down his timetable and led Cheng Yao toward the dean’s office.
Cheng Yao walked behind him and asked, “Is it punishment?”
“Praise.”
Cheng Yao knew the sarcasm and replied, “Because of the disturbance caused by my car at school, right? I’ll change it tomorrow.”
“Really, praise.”
Old Li chuckled and pushed open the dean’s office door, saying, “Go in.”
Cheng Yao wondered how someone like the dean had time to call him over.
Inside, a middle-aged man in a suit sat behind the desk, looking up and smiling.
“You’re here. Please sit.”
“Thank you, Director.”
Lin Jing was writing when he suddenly asked, “Young man, not bad. I heard you’re running a business outside school now?”
“Yes.”
“What exactly?”
“I’m in online entertainment, just messing around…”
Lin Jing snapped, “Messing around with tens of millions? Perfect, the school is planning to do an interview with a campus celebrity. Do you have time?”
“Director, I’m just trying to set an example, but I’m probably far from it.”
Cheng Yao smiled wryly, guessing the kind of guidance he’d get—teaching how to charm girls, act cool, and play the field.
Ha.
“I won’t take much of your time.”
“Okay, plenty of time. When?”
“This afternoon, I’ll have someone come find you. Just behave in class today and cooperate with the interview.”
“Alright.”
“Good. Off you go.”
Leaving the dean’s office, Cheng Yao was full of doubts. That was it?
He had expected more trouble because of the car.
Back in the classroom, he returned to his seat for class.
“Homeroom teacher scold you?” Liu Hanyue turned around, blinking.
Cheng Yao shook his head. “Guess. If you get it right, I’ll take you to the movies.”
“Boring.”
Liu Hanyue ignored him; it was just a random question with no deeper meaning.
Cheng Yao whispered, “The dean called me in to praise me and asked me to accept the school celebrity interview, probably to set an example for everyone.”
“Just you?”
Liu Hanyue didn’t look back, but her expression was full of disdain.
Hmph, the school really plays favorites, calling on him just because of his fame. They don’t even consider his character—he attends only three classes a week, and they want to set him as a role model?
At this rate, they’d probably crown him the model student too.
“Yeah, just me. Jealous?”
“Pfft…”
Wang Churuo couldn’t hold back a laugh. She swore she was professional, only breaking when it was really unbearable.
Cheng Yao as a role model? The school was doomed.
He glanced at her, and Wang Churuo covered her mouth, lowering her head to read.
After two classes, a pretty girl in a skirt arrived at the door of Economics Class One, smiling as she asked, “Hello, junior…”
“Se… senior, who are you looking for?” Fu Yujie’s heart raced.
Name: Guan Yiqiu
Looks: 86
Figure: 78
Special traits: 89
Guan Yiqiu smiled and said, “I’m here to study with your classmate Cheng Yao. Could you please call him for me? Thanks.”
“Oh, Cheng Yao.”
Fu Yujie’s eyes instantly went blank, as if the world turned gray.
He called out from the back of the classroom, “Cheng Yao, senior’s here to see you.”
The classmates all turned, ready for a show. Wasn’t Cheng Yao already with Liu Hanyue?
They could smell the drama brewing.
Guan Yiqiu didn’t seem fazed. She elegantly brushed her bangs aside and nodded at Cheng Yao with a generous smile.
Cheng Yao hurried over, asking, “Senior, interview?”
“Yes, let’s go.”
Without hesitation, Cheng Yao followed. All eyes in the classroom shifted to Liu Hanyue, who looked up, puzzled.
Wang Churuo whispered, “They all think you and Cheng Yao are already together…”
“Crazy.”
Perhaps if she hadn’t rejected him that day, she’d already be his girlfriend.
Liu Hanyue thought silently, her emotions tangled.
…
Leaving the teaching building, Cheng Yao asked, “Senior, where are we going?”
“The little grove.”
“Ah…”
Cheng Yao’s expression was strange. Really? A senior in her fourth year was already this uninhibited?
No wonder they say third-year seniors are like wolves and tigers,
Fourth-year seniors sit and suck the earth—
The seniors’ reputations don’t lie!
Guan Yiqiu teased, “Next to the grove is the lotus pond. The view there is beautiful, and you can catch the teaching building in the background. It’s perfect for a school-style interview.”
“Senior, are you a journalist?”
“Yes, I’m interning at the TV station. The school forum is doing an interview video…”
Cheng Yao thought for a moment and asked, “So it wasn’t the director who chose me, but you…”
“Yes. You know Wang Yuting, right?”
“Senior Wang? Yes.”
Guan Yiqiu nodded. “She introduced me. Since you have a good image and some fame on campus, I asked around, and your homeroom teacher also mentioned you…”
“Then let’s get started.”
“Alright.”
They arrived at the little grove… near the lotus pond. The pavilion and nearby scenery were indeed lovely.
The cameraman was already waiting. Cheng Yao sat down, crossing his legs and straightening his back. His acting was flawless, natural, and dignified.
Guan Yiqiu’s eyes lit up at the effect.
She sensed in Cheng Yao a leader’s aura—his family background was clearly something special.
He was more than just a wealthy kid; otherwise, one couldn’t be cultivated into such a person.
Sitting opposite, Guan Yiqiu began the concise and formal interview.
“Cheng Yao, could you talk about the projects you’re currently investing in?”
“Of course. We’re in the Internet era where traffic is king. I chose this industry mainly because…”
Answering various questions, Cheng Yao was frank and composed.
In the video, he didn’t mention money, cars, or houses—those mundane things—making the entire interview feel much more genuine and unpretentious.
Guan Yiqiu smiled and asked, “What do you think about college students starting businesses?”
“Most college startups are like throwing money into water without seeing any ripples. Personally, I rely on my family’s connections and capital, so I can experiment. But other students might be risking everything they have, so I don’t recommend that approach…”
Cheng Yao paused. “The school and teachers have also helped me a lot…”
After a full twenty minutes, Guan Yiqiu’s impression of Cheng Yao changed.
This young man was incredibly professional—calm and articulate before the camera and her questions, as if he had rehearsed countless times.
But that wasn’t the case; he was genuinely at ease.
Only those with advanced training or raised in particular environments could become so confident and composed.
He seemed to radiate light.
Guan Yiqiu put away her microphone and smiled. “Junior, you did very well. I took up quite a bit of your time. It’s getting late. Let’s exchange contacts—I’ll treat you to a drink sometime.”
“Sure.”
They exchanged contact information.
Guan Yiqiu added a note and shot a flirtatious wink: “Nice car.”
“Thank you.”
Cheng Yao rubbed his nose, feigning shyness.
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