The May sunlight was warm but not intense, a gentle breeze caressing the cheek.
The girl walking across campus drew the gaze of everyone who passed by.
The reason was simple: the girl possessed a pair of luminous eyes, clear and pure, sparkling like myriad stars, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly. Her wavy, lustrous hair gently drifted with the wind. Her phoenix eyebrows, like the moon, her shapely nose, her thin lips as tender and dewy as a rose, and her oval face were exquisitely beautiful. Her skin, so delicate it seemed it could burst with a touch, was as white as frost and snow, her fair and flawless complexion radiating a subtle blush.
This person was none other than Shen Jianxi.
Her current identity was a sophomore in the economics department at S University, a campus beauty. She hailed from a modest family; both her parents were high school teachers in a small city. Their family wasn't wealthy, but they were harmonious and loving.
The original host was a top student, having achieved the highest score in the city's college entrance exam. When Shen Jianxi transmigrated, the original host had just celebrated with friends and died after a fall on her way home, hitting her head.
Following the system's guidance, Shen Jianxi enrolled in S University. Apparently, the "Son of Destiny" she was supposed to "capture" was also at this school.
"77, are you sure the information you gave me is accurate?"
She had been in this first world for two years, yet she hadn't encountered a single "capture target."
77: "You must trust that the system will never make a mistake."
Shen Jianxi: "Then why, after two years, haven't I met a single capture target?"
77 was speechless. "This... Host, why don't you walk around the campus a bit more? As soon as I detect the Son of Destiny, it will be easier to track them."
"Heh! Forget it, I'm going home." Shen Jianxi sneered, feeling foolish for following the system's advice and spending her days wandering around campus. She turned towards the school gate, preparing to go home, change, and then head out to work. May wasn't too hot, but Shen Jianxi, after walking for a long time on campus, had broken out in a light sweat.
As the saying goes, popularity breeds trouble. Shen Jianxi's outstanding appearance brought her many conveniences, but it also led to some disturbances. At the beginning of the semester, she had lived in the dormitory. Although she later discovered that their four-person dorm had two separate WeChat groups, Shen Jianxi didn't care about the others. However, the subtle ostracization and behind-the-scenes sabotage by her three roommates were extremely annoying. Therefore, after finding a part-time job, Shen Jianxi used her scholarship money to rent a place near the school. Her landlady was a kind woman who often brought her homemade pastries.
Arriving home, Shen Jianxi took a shower. The steam washed away the weariness from her body. Her stunning face, fresh from the bath, was flushed, making one want to take a bite. Sitting in front of the mirror to blow-dry her hair, Shen Jianxi applied a simple moisturizer. She chose a dignified and elegant blue dress, slung her bag over her shoulder, and prepared to head out.
Shen Jianxi had been working as a tutor since her freshman year. After her previous employer's tutoring session ended, they introduced her to another family to tutor their middle school son in math.
Her new employer, judging by her voice, was an intellectual and gentle woman. Following the GPS coordinates provided by her employer, Shen Jianxi took a car to a villa complex, where the residents were undoubtedly the wealthy and influential in Shenzhen.
Standing before the employer's house, Shen Jianxi had just rung the doorbell when the roar of a motorcycle suddenly erupted from behind her.
"Who are you looking for?" A lazy male voice came from behind.
Shen Jianxi turned her head. The young man behind her had one foot on the motorcycle and the other planted on the ground. His black, tousled hair lazily fell over his forehead. His sharply defined eyebrows, hidden beneath his messy bangs, hinted at the slender phoenix eyes beneath them, filled with a fierce, rebellious spirit. A stud adorned his left eyebrow, flashing a sharp light, much like his gaze, in the setting sun.
"Hello, I'm..."
Before she could finish, the door behind her swung open.
"Is that Xiao Shen? Come in, come in quickly," an intelligent and beautiful woman ushered Shen Jianxi in with a beaming smile.
This must be Aunt Gu.
As Shen Jianxi moved, the figure of the young man behind her became visible. "You finally decided to come back, you brat. You ran off for a week without a word, not even sending a message. Your father and I thought you'd died out there." The gentle, intellectual demeanor from moments ago seemed like an illusion.
Son? She hadn't expected to run into the first Son of Destiny so coincidentally.
Yes, this was the first Son of Destiny. The moment she saw this young man, 77's scream in her mind nearly shattered the heavens. This was Ye Chuanci, her first capture target, and the older brother of the student she was about to teach.
"Ms. Gu, getting angry makes you old. You should be careful," Ye Chuanci said in his usual lazy tone, further irking Gu Ruolan.
Gu Ruolan walked over and pulled the young man off his motorcycle, not so gently dragging him inside. As she passed Shen Jianxi, she smiled gently at her, "Xiao Shen, please come in. Forgive my son's rudeness."
Shen Jianxi followed behind, glancing at the profile of the Son of Destiny that 77 had provided.
[Name: Ye Chuanci
Gender: Male
Hobbies: Shooting, Racing
Frequent Locations: SK Racing Club, DA Shooting Club, various bars
Ideal Type: Unknown (Host, please gauge yourself)]
77: "The first capture target has appeared! Novice Gift Pack activated! Activating for you now: Pitiable Aura (Permanent), Beauty Pill x1, Universal Antidote Pill x1, Invisibility Skill (one-time use, duration: 1 hour)."
77: "Mission Activated! Mission 1: Make Ye Chuanci say 'I like you' from his own lips; Mission 2: Kiss someone else in front of Ye Chuanci."
"You wait here for a moment, I'll go call that boy down," Ms. Gu said to Shen Jianxi, her tone again soft and gentle.
Just as she finished organizing the profile, Shen Jianxi looked up and her gaze met a pair of dark eyes. The owner of these eyes was lounging on the sofa with his legs crossed, looking as if he had no bones.
Seeing the girl look over, Ye Chuanci maintained his lazy demeanor, a slight smile playing on his lips as he said, "Little teacher, good luck~"
Ms. Gu had lost count of how many tutors she had found for her little devil, each one driven away. Ye Chuanci, harboring a desire to watch the show, deliberately chose not to warn her.
Shen Jianxi was a bit confused, not understanding what Ye Chuanci meant. Ms. Gu had gone upstairs to call someone, and the servants around wouldn't possibly warn her.
After waiting for a while, a voice came from the top of the stairs. Ms. Gu descended with a red-haired teenager. The teenager looked impatient, still holding a game controller in his hand.
"Mom! I told you I don't need a tutor, it's annoyin— Brother, you're back!" The red-haired teenager's unfinished words abruptly stopped upon seeing Ye Chuanci on the sofa. He excitedly pounced towards him.
Ye Chuanci blocked him with his foot, disdainfully saying, "Get away from me." He truly couldn't bear to look at his brother's foolishness.
The next second, the red-haired teenager had his ear twisted by Ms. Gu. She dragged him, grumbling and cursing, in front of Shen Jianxi. "Ye Mingming, you behave yourself! Neither you nor your brother gives me any peace. Go and greet Teacher Shen."
Ye Mingming, with his hands in his pockets, tilted his chin up and said to Shen Jianxi, "Hello, Teacher Shen~ It will be troublesome for Teacher Shen then~" His flippant voice was laced with provocation and malice.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ms. Gu smacked the back of his head hard. "Mind your attitude! I'll beat you up if you don't."
Then, she turned to Shen Jianxi with a gentle smile, "Xiao Shen, please teach him with confidence. If this boy disrespects you, just tell me. You can even hit him, as long as you don't kill him." As she spoke, she shot Ye Mingming a fierce glare.
Shen Jianxi nodded slightly, "Don't worry, I will teach him well."
He was just a young boy; she didn't take him seriously.