The school cafeteria was buzzing with a name that had never been whispered with respect before—Lin Xia.
I sat alone at a corner table, calmly eating my lunch. Suddenly, the entire room went silent. I didn't need to look up to know who it was. The heavy footsteps and the scent of expensive mint cologne gave him away. Lu Feng.
He stood before my table, flanked by his usual group of sycophants. His eyes were fixed on my face, narrowed in a mixture of fury and genuine confusion.
[ DING! System Mission Triggered! ]
[ Mission: Turn the School King into your 'Personal Errand Boy'. ]
[ Requirement: Make Lu Feng sign a service contract he cannot refuse. ]
[ Reward: New Skill: 'Voice of Command' + 10,000 Yuan. ]
I put down my spoon and wiped my mouth with a napkin, acting completely unbothered. "What's the matter, Lu Feng? Still feeling the sting on your cheek? Or did you come back for another round?"
A collective gasp echoed through the cafeteria. Lu Feng slammed his hands on the table, leaning in close. "Don't get cocky, Lin Xia. My father owns this school. I could have your entire family on the streets by sunset."
"Oh? Did you forget to tell your father about the 'Founder's Debt'?" I smirked, leaning back.
The System had just scanned his family history and flashed a golden document in my mind. "Twenty years ago, your father borrowed a massive startup fund from my grandfather and never paid it back. If I take these papers to the press, the Lu Corporation's stock will crash by tomorrow morning."
Lu Feng's face turned pale. His eyes flickered with a hint of fear. "How... how do you have those papers?"
"That's a secret," I whispered, sliding a piece of paper across the table. "Sign this. For the next thirty days, you are my personal assistant. You'll carry my bag, take my notes, and drive me home. If you refuse, the legal team gets a call."
Gritting his teeth, Lu Feng snatched my pen and scribbled his signature. "Fine. But I'll make sure these thirty days are a living hell for you."
I just smiled and tossed my heavy backpack at his chest. "Pick it up, Assistant Lu. Class starts in five minutes."
[ MISSION COMPLETED! Reward: 10,000 Yuan Received. ]
[ Lu Feng's Status: Angry but Secretly Intrigued. ]
The entire school watched in absolute shock as the 'King' of St. Mary's picked up a nerd's bag and followed her out like a scolded puppy.
"This is impossible!" Sia, the most popular girl in school and Lu Feng's self-proclaimed girlfriend, screamed as she watched Lu Feng carrying my bag.
The entire school hallway was blocked. People were recording videos on their phones. Lu Feng, the boy who everyone feared, was walking two steps behind me, looking like he wanted to kill someone—or himself.
"Lin Xia! What did you do to my Feng-Feng?" Sia stomped her high heels, blocking my path. Her face was heavy with makeup, and her eyes flashed with jealousy.
[ DING! New Rival Detected: Sia (The School Beauty). ]
[ System Mission: Prove that natural beauty is superior. ]
[ Requirement: Humiliate Sia in a 'Beauty Duel' in front of the mirrors. ]
[ Reward: Permanent Silk-Hair Effect + 2,000 Yuan. ]
"I didn't do anything, Sia," I said, looking her up and down with my new, crystal-clear vision. "Maybe he just finally realized that a girl with a brain is better than a girl with just a face full of expensive powder."
The crowd went "Oooooh!" Lu Feng actually suppressed a tiny smirk, though he quickly turned it back into a scowl.
"You... you ugly brat! How dare you!" Sia raised her hand to slap me, but I didn't even have to move.
Grab!
Lu Feng had caught Sia's wrist mid-air. His eyes were cold, like ice. "Don't touch her, Sia. She's... she's my assistant. Only I am allowed to give her trouble."
I blinked. Was Lu Feng protecting me?
[ System Notification: Lu Feng's Obsession: 25%. (He likes the way you stand up for yourself). ]
"Feng! Why are you helping her?" Sia cried, her fake eyelashes trembling.
"Because she's my headache now," Lu Feng said, pulling me past Sia. He leaned in closer to me and whispered, "Don't think I'm doing this for you, Lin Xia. I just don't like other people touching my things."
"Your things?" I laughed, turning around to face him. "Remember the contract, Lu Feng. You are the assistant. I am the boss."
I reached into my bag and pulled out a crisp 100 Yuan bill (from my system reward) and tucked it into his blazer pocket. "That's a tip for holding my bag so well. Now, go get me a cold drink. I'm thirsty."
Lu Feng's face turned bright red—half from anger, and half from something else he couldn't explain.
Lu Feng stared at the 100 Yuan bill in his hand as if it were a ticking bomb. The school's richest heir, being tipped by the school's poorest girl? The irony was delicious.
"You... you really are fearless, aren't you?" Lu Feng muttered, but he didn't throw the money away. Instead, he slowly tucked it into his pocket, his eyes never leaving mine.
[ DING! System Notification: Hidden Pride Broken! ]
[ Bonus Reward: Lu Feng's Secret Hobby Unlocked. ]
[ Information: The cold Prince Lu Feng is actually a top-tier secret gamer who can't pass Level 99 of 'Shadow Realm'. ]
I almost laughed out loud. So, the untouchable god of the school was a frustrated gamer? This was too perfect.
"The drink, Assistant Lu. Go. Now," I said, snapping my fingers.
He grunted and walked toward the vending machine. Sia and her friends were watching from a distance, their faces red with anger. I knew they were planning something, but with the System on my side, I felt untouchable.
Just as Lu Feng handed me the cold soda, the school's speakers crackled to life.
"Attention students. The annual 'St. Mary's Charity Gala' will be held this Friday. Participation is mandatory for all scholarship students. Please prepare your formal attire."
My heart sank. A gala? I didn't even have a decent pair of shoes, let alone a gown that wouldn't make me look like a beggar among royals.
Sia walked past me, a cruel smirk on her face. "Oh, Lin Xia. I can't wait to see what 'trash' you wear to the Gala. Maybe you can borrow a maid's uniform? It would suit your status."
[ NEW EMERGENCY MISSION: The Gala Queen. ]
[ Objective: Attend the Gala and outshine Sia. ]
[ Reward: Legend-Grade Evening Gown + $50,000 Yuan + Mystery Gift. ]
[ Failure: Permanent social death and loss of the System. ]
I looked at the mission. This was high stakes.
"I don't have a dress," I whispered, mostly to myself.
Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was cold, but firm. I turned around to see Lu Feng looking at me with a strange expression.
"You're my assistant for thirty days, remember?" he said, his voice unusually low. "If you look like a mess, it reflects badly on me. Meet me at the school gate after class. We're going shopping."
"Shopping? With your money?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"With your money," he replied with a smirk, waving the 100 Yuan bill I gave him earlier. "Consider this the down payment."
But as he turned to leave, I saw him looking at his phone. He was staring at Level 99 of his game, his brows furrowed.
"Lu Feng," I called out. He stopped. "If you help me find a dress... I'll tell you how to beat the boss on Level 99."
Lu Feng froze. He slowly turned around, his eyes wide with shock. "How... how do you know about that?"
I winked at him. "A Queen knows everything."