Chapter 59: The Prince’s Protection

Zhou Qiang did not continue his conversation with Ji Wenyan. With unresolved work arrangements pressing, he regretfully took his leave.

Li Zerui, who had departed alongside him, no longer carried his former arrogance. He slunk away, deflated like a frost-bitten eggplant.

“Ji Wenyan, that person just now, he wanted to splash water on me?”

“Yes. When I was looking for student union members to store the makeup box, I happened to see him staring at you with ill intent! Moreover, his face looked somewhat familiar to me. I later realized he was Li Zhongyi’s father.”

Once everyone had left, Ji Wenyan and Bai Mengze found some quiet. They sat in their seats, awaiting the start of the competition.

Recalling what had just transpired, Bai Mengze turned to Ji Wenyan, her voice tinged with confusion.

Upon hearing Ji Wenyan’s explanation, Bai Mengze recalled the similar faces of Li Zerui and Li Zhongyi, and immediately understood the entire situation.

‘What a cunning man!’

Yet, she was also grateful for Ji Wenyan’s timely intervention.

She vividly remembered his swift action, splashing the drink all over Li Zerui. It was like a prince drawing his sword to slay a monster, fiercely protecting a princess in peril. Bai Mengze found it incredibly dashing!

‘Wait, what was she thinking…’

‘Snap out of it! Ji Wenyan might be a prince, but she certainly wasn’t a princess!’

“Don’t worry about anything. With me here, no one will dare harm you!”

“Mm, I believe you.”

Seeing the thoughtful expression on Bai Mengze’s face, Ji Wenyan assumed she was still fretting over Li Zerui’s harassment. Thus, he spoke with unwavering conviction, assuring her not to overthink things.

‘With him, everything would be fine.’

Upon hearing his words, a small, involuntary smile played on Bai Mengze’s lips. It was a private moment, known only to her, revealing the immense joy she felt at that instant.

Even if she wasn’t a princess, having Ji Wenyan, her ‘prince,’ by her side meant she needn’t fear any obstacle.

Together, they would overcome all challenges and claim the glorious first-place title.

“Contestants, please prepare! The competition is about to begin! The audience will be entering shortly. Contestants, please do not wander off. First-round participants, please proceed to the red flag!”

Before long, the highly anticipated Campus Belle Competition was finally about to commence!

As a ‘family member,’ Ji Wenyan was seated in the front row, allowing him a clear view of every contestant’s face.

Of course, that wasn’t all. A massive electronic screen above the stadium also displayed the feed, ensuring those seated further back could follow the proceedings.

Everything was in place, awaiting only the start of the competition.

“Ji Wenyan, why are you here so early? You’re even sitting in the front row, impressive!”

Just as Bai Mengze went to gather with the other contestants, a familiar voice rang out beside Ji Wenyan. He turned his head and immediately saw Shen Hua’s mischievously grinning face quickly approach.

Shen Hua winked and flirted with the girl previously seated next to Ji Wenyan, causing her to blush profusely and find another seat.

This made Ji Wenyan sigh inwardly, anticipating the sheer discomfort of having to sit with Shen Hua. That garrulous fellow was about to start chattering again.

“You’re one to talk! Aren’t you sitting here too?”

“That’s different. I have special privileges because my girlfriend is competing!”

“I also have a girlfriend competing.”

“Oh, you also… What?! Ji Wenyan, you actually have a girlfriend! Weren’t you destined to be a lifelong bachelor, practicing ‘left hand, right hand, a slow motion’? How did you suddenly get a girlfriend? And you’re not pursuing Bai Mengze anymore!”

Upon hearing Ji Wenyan’s words, Shen Hua didn’t immediately react. However, after realizing something was amiss and recalling Ji Wenyan’s mention of having a girlfriend, he nearly fell off his chair in shock. When had this ascetic, monk-like fellow found a girlfriend?