Chapter 160: The Campus Beauty's Rivalry [15th Update]

After calling Dongfang Qingwan, Qin Xuan felt at ease and walked into Shuiyou City with Liu Qianqian.

The protective talisman outside the villa was the latest arrangement by Master Jin Guang. As long as no accidents like the previous one occurred, even without anyone guarding the villa, there would be no issues.

Both Shui Xian and Dongfang Qingwan were not reckless people; the villa was very secure.

Qin Xuan and Liu Qianqian strolled around Shuiyou City, drawing a great deal of attention. After all, one of them was a rare beauty, while the other wore a black robe, looking quite unusual.

Upon closer inspection, many noticed that even the beautiful girl’s clothes were peculiar. Although resembling typical red attire, the style was unlike anything they had seen before.

Having grown accustomed to the strange gazes, Qin Xuan and Liu Qianqian paid no mind and continued their leisurely walk.

Though Liu Qianqian had visited Tenglong International before, the architecture of Shuiyou City was truly extraordinary, filling her with delight. Shopping here was indeed a different experience compared to other places.

Before long, the two arrived outside the H&M mall. Gazing at the fashionable clothes displayed in the window, a look of fondness appeared in Liu Qianqian’s eyes.

Qin Xuan noticed and smiled. “Want something? If you do, let’s go in and have a look.”

He expected the young girl to be thrilled, but she shook her head. “No need. I’ve already bought so many clothes before; I haven’t even worn every outfit yet... Besides, I still feel more comfortable in what I’m wearing now.”

“You’re becoming sensible,” Qin Xuan complimented.

“What? Are you saying I wasn’t before?” Liu Qianqian shot him a glance.

“No. I mean you’re even more mature now,” Qin Xuan said awkwardly, scratching his head. Dealing with women was like handling tigers—one wrong word could lead to disaster.

“Alright, I’m not stupid,” Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes, then her face softened with some embarrassment. “I really caused you trouble before. What happened tonight, I promise it won’t happen again...”

“Alright, I believe you. That’s all in the past,” Qin Xuan smiled.

As they were about to leave, a couple emerged from the entrance of the H&M mall, chatting and laughing. The woman carried several shopping bags, clearly having bought a lot.

Qin Xuan was surprised to see that the man was Wang Xiang. A platinum necklace hung around his neck, and a Tissot watch adorned his wrist—he looked every bit the affluent and handsome gentleman.

When Wang Xiang spotted Qin Xuan and Liu Qianqian, he paused in surprise but quickly smiled, as if dismissing Qin Xuan entirely. However, when his eyes fell on Liu Qianqian, they seemed to pierce right through her—clearly, he had designs on her.

As fellow freshmen at Jinling University, Wang Xiang certainly knew of Liu Qianqian, the campus belle, and had seen her many times. Although he had recently won over another of the top ten belles at Jinling University, there was still a noticeable gap between that girl and Liu Qianqian.

The woman walking arm-in-arm with him was the belle he had recently pursued.

Her name was Chen Meimei, a highly sought-after figure at Jinling University. However, the latest campus beauty rankings placed her behind Dongfang Qingwan and Liu Qianqian, which left her very dissatisfied.

Now, holding Wang Xiang’s arm and carrying a large pile of newly purchased H&M items, she scrutinized Liu Qianqian and Qin Xuan. Soon, a look of disdain crept onto her attractive face.

Inside the mall, she had noticed a man in black and a girl in red peering inside as if longing to buy things they couldn’t afford. She had paid little attention then—H&M wasn’t expensive, but many people were reluctant to spend. She had no reason to care and felt a surge of superiority.

But now, seeing that couple were none other than the well-known Qin Xuan and Liu Qianqian from school, she felt a thrill. After examining their clothes and confirming they were not designer brands, her contempt deepened.

“Oh? So it’s Qin Xuan. What a coincidence,” Wang Xiang greeted with a forced smile.

Qin Xuan ignored him, pulling Liu Qianqian to turn and leave.

“Wait. Qin Xuan, are you ignoring me?” Wang Xiang was both surprised and angry. He had expected at least a greeting, something to mock him by, but Qin Xuan didn’t even acknowledge him, which bruised his pride.

Though he knew from previous events that Qin Xuan was formidable in strength and background, ever since his mother had connected with the Wang family of Yanjing, he felt like a phoenix soaring, transformed from humble origins.

The Wang family of Yanjing—what a powerful clan! The Zhao family, who practically controlled Jinling, were mere errand runners in their eyes. His mother was the old lord of the Wang family’s illegitimate daughter. Once this was known, he became boastful beyond measure.

Originally ashamed of his mother’s status, he now realized how advantageous it was to be allied with the Yanjing Wang family.

Especially with Li Shihao gone, Wang Xiang had become the top rich and handsome man at Jinling University, effortlessly winning over Chen Meimei.

This gave him confidence that he no longer needed to fear Qin Xuan; he now had the right to compete for women with him.

“Heh, get to the point,” Qin Xuan smiled, stopping to see what Wang Xiang wanted.

“Nothing much, just wanted to say hello,” Wang Xiang smiled brightly at his reply. “Qin Xuan, let’s officially get acquainted. I’m Wang Xiang, and this is my girlfriend, Chen Meimei.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Meimei proudly puffed out her chest and glanced arrogantly at Liu Qianqian.

To Chen Meimei, although Liu Qianqian was slightly more beautiful, women’s rivalries were not just about looks but also about the man’s status and power.

What was Wang Xiang’s status? He was the grandson of the old lord of the Yanjing Wang family! Though illegitimate, that was enough to strut around Jinling. The Yanjing Wang family was one of the top forces in all of China.

But Qin Xuan? Although he seemed well-connected at Jinling University, Wang Xiang’s words suggested Qin Xuan’s ties to the Jinling Zhao family were minimal—on a completely different level.

This instantly made Chen Meimei feel superior to Liu Qianqian. Moreover, Wang Xiang’s parents worked at the First Hospital, making them wealthy beyond measure, unlike Qin Xuan, who hesitated even to buy clothes for his girlfriend.

Chen Meimei glanced proudly at Qin Xuan and Liu Qianqian, leaned into Wang Xiang’s embrace, and coquettishly said, “Wang Xiang, why do you take them so seriously? Is it really necessary to introduce yourselves so formally? It’s so beneath us~”