Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!

Chapter 444 - 180 Choice_3

No wonder Shen You’an, who’s usually focused only on studying and ignores everything outside her window, agreed to come play—it’s because she heard Rong Xianning’s name...

Gao Yuyue was pretty surprised too. She had always assumed Shen You’an was just a fan of Rong Xianning, but judging by Rong Xianning’s expression earlier, the two clearly knew each other well, and their relationship was far from ordinary.

Hmm, Shen You’an, you’re hiding things quite deeply, aren’t you?

Huang Xi came back looking dejected. "Everyone’s leaving, what’s the point of playing anymore?"

Yan Lu squinted her eyes. "Have you forgotten who you organized this gathering for?"

Huang Xi jolted out of his daze and quickly came to his senses. "Of course, it’s for my Xiao Lu’er! Come on, let’s keep playing—how about Truth or Dare?"

"Not enough people. It’s boring..."

~

Liu Runxi stepped out of the club and dialed Shen You’an’s number.

No one answered.

He opened WeChat, pulled up their chat window, and sent her a message.

——Are you okay?

——Where are you now?

Her reply came quickly——I’m fine, just a bit tired. I’ve already gone back to the hotel.

Liu Runxi breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as she’s okay.

Just then, another message popped up.

——Runxi-ge, I heard you’re in Chunzhou too. Let’s hang out!

Liu Runxi’s gaze fixed on the two characters in the contact name.

——Jing Zhan

Soon after, Jing Zhan sent another message.

It was a photo.

A dark and oppressive escape room with a terrifying ambiance. Captured in the frame was the silhouette of a girl’s back—her slender waist strikingly graceful, swaying softly amidst the eerie, cold atmosphere.

——I came to play escape rooms with Sister Yu. She’s so brave, nothing scares her. But I—I couldn’t handle it. Earlier, there was a puzzle involving circular numbers. I still remembered the trick you taught me, Runxi-ge, and I managed to solve it! If only you were here too.

Jing Zhan soon followed up with a location pin, which wasn’t too far away from Liu Runxi.

Liu Runxi muted the notifications for the chat, closed his phone, hailed a taxi, and got inside.

~

"Strange, is there no signal on my phone?" Inside the escape room, Jing Zhan raised her phone toward the ceiling, trying to find reception.

A boy’s voice came from nearby, tinged with helplessness. "Zhan Zhan, what are you doing? You actually snuck your phone in here?"

The girl giggled sheepishly, hurriedly hiding her phone. "I just wanted to take some pictures as mementos. I wasn’t going to cheat using it."

"You only managed to solve that puzzle earlier thanks to sheer dumb luck. Look at Miss Yu—she’s bold and meticulous, breaking down even the trickiest codes. Then look at yourself; you really should take some notes!"

Jing Zhan pouted. "It wasn’t dumb luck. I solved it because Runxi-ge taught me when I was younger. He’s really smart—nothing can stump him."

The boy frowned slightly. "Who’s that?"

Walking ahead, the young woman turned back at the mention. "Liu Runxi?"

"Yes. Sister Yu, do you remember him?"

She smirked faintly, her bright eyes glowing vividly in the dim room, radiating brilliant allure.

"Of course, I remember. Back in third grade, during a math competition, he was the one I lost to."

It was the one and only time in her life she hadn’t taken first place.

Liu Runxi—the name remained clear in her memory.

But as for the person himself? There wasn’t much recollection.

All she remembered was a quiet, frail boy, shrouded in an aura of gloom that made her feel uneasy.

Jing Huan froze briefly. So there really was someone who could best Miss Yu.

"Runxi-ge is amazing."

Jing Huan shot her a glance, and Jing Zhan stuck her tongue out discreetly.

Right now, however, the priority wasn’t discussing someone with little connection to them while trapped in an escape room. Yu Ruohuan remarked lightly, "Let’s talk after we get out of here."

She cracked the final code, successfully clearing the room.

The group exited, and Yu Ruohuan headed to change. Grabbing her bag, she walked out of the changing room.

"This escape room was nice, though the puzzles weren’t very challenging."

Jing Huan immediately responded, "It’s because you’re too smart."

Trailing behind, Jing Zhan rolled her eyes internally. Her brother was laying it on way too thick—did Yu Ruohuan even care?

Yu Ruohuan smiled faintly. "Relaxing a bit before exams was good, at least."

When Miss Yu ventured anywhere, her bodyguards always cleared the area in advance to prevent any mishaps.

As a result, when the trio stepped outside, the surroundings were completely deserted. Apart from a few black-clad bodyguards, there wasn’t a soul in sight.

Such was the privilege of Miss Yu.

Jing Zhan couldn’t fathom why this sort of "fun" was meaningful, but as a member of the Jing family, her purpose from childhood had always been to serve as Yu Ruohuan’s companion. Calling it "companion" sounded nice—be honest and it was more like being a lackey or maid.

If Yu Ruohuan was happy, she’d be happy. If Yu Ruohuan was upset, she’d suffer the consequences.

She couldn’t resist or voice any complaints.

Fortunately, her bootlicking brother helped shoulder the burden. But watching his sycophantic, lovesick demeanor only made her blood boil.

It was mortifying.

"Miss Yu." A black-clad bodyguard stepped forward respectfully, handing her a phone.

"Your mother’s calling."