I Stole the Male Lead's White Moonlight [Transmigration] - Chapter 13

Que Hanfu left after seeing Zhu Xinya to the entrance of her dormitory. Zhu Xinya watched her figure disappear into the curtain of rain before turning to enter the dormitory building.

Back in her room, Zhu Xinya kicked off her shoes and lay on the bed, sending Que Hanfu a WeChat message.

Zhu Xinya: Professor Que, I’m already in the dorm. Please reply when you get to your office~

After sending the message, she stared at her phone, waiting for Que Hanfu’s reply.

She knew it would take Que Hanfu five minutes to walk back, and she could have passed the time by browsing Weibo or checking trending topics, returning only after those five minutes had passed.

But without Que Hanfu’s reply, Zhu Xinya couldn’t muster any interest in doing anything else.

Her fair, slender legs were lifted and swayed restlessly. Her small feet, having been soaked in water, looked a bit pale, but her ten toes remained pink and delicate.

Finally, her phone chimed, and Que Hanfu’s message appeared on the screen.

Zhu Xinya’s eyes instantly lit up.

Que Hanfu: I’m here. Is something the matter?

Zhu Xinya smiled as she typed her reply, her legs swaying even more cheerfully.

Zhu Xinya: Nothing’s wrong, I was just worried about you. Now that I know you’ve safely returned to your office, I feel relieved~

Zhu Xinya: Professor Que, you can get back to work. I won’t disturb you any further~

Que Hanfu, who had been halfway through typing a reply, silently deleted her words and sent back a cold “Mm.”

Zhu Xinya didn’t mind Que Hanfu’s aloofness at all. In the novel, the female lead’s character was portrayed as cold, noble, and unapproachable. If Que Hanfu were ever to act passionately, that would be the real surprise.

By the afternoon, the rain outside had finally stopped.

Zhu Xinya’s umbrella and jacket were still in the classroom. As soon as the rain let up, she hurried back, only to find that both were missing.

Since there had been classes in the room that morning, it was possible someone had taken them and handed them over to a class advisor.

Zhu Xinya checked the schedule posted outside the classroom and saw that the morning classes had been for sophomore Modern Literature majors from four classes and freshman Chemistry majors from three classes.

She posted a notice in the university’s main group chat, asking about her lost items, and sent a large red envelope, requesting those who claimed it to repost her message in their social media spaces. She also promised an additional thank-you reward for anyone who provided leads.

The group chat immediately erupted with people calling her “big spender.”

Zhu Xinya closed QQ and went to the administration building to find the class advisors for the Modern Literature and Chemistry departments. After explaining her situation, both advisors said they hadn’t heard of any students turning in lost items. The Modern Literature advisor, Lin Han, helped Zhu Xinya contact the campus lost-and-found office, but her umbrella and jacket weren’t there either.

Zhu Xinya’s umbrella was custom-made, and her jacket was a limited-edition piece from an overseas trendy brand. She said to Lin Han, the Modern Literature advisor who seemed more responsible, “Teacher, could you tell me where I can check the surveillance footage? I remember there are cameras in the hallway. Reviewing the footage might help me find my things.”

Before Lin Han could respond, Wang Tingxiang, the Chemistry department advisor, cut in sharply, “Do you think campus surveillance is something a student can just look at whenever they want? How much could an umbrella and a jacket even be worth? Longcheng University is a top-tier institution in the country. What student here would stoop to hiding an umbrella and a jacket? Stop making a fuss over nothing.”

After hearing Wang Tingxiang’s words, Zhu Xinya’s delicate face instantly turned cold. Having never adopted such a posture before, she imitated the demeanor she remembered from Que Hanfu her eyes carrying indifference as she cast a chilly glance at Wang Tingxiang, her voice laced with frost. “How do you know my umbrella and coat aren’t valuable enough for someone to steal?”

Wang Tingxiang was taken aback by Zhu Xinya’s icy demeanor, her heart skipping a beat. Feeling insulted by a student, she grew even more displeased. “Nonsense! A coat and an umbrella together wouldn’t cost more than five hundred yuan. Any student could earn that from a part-time job. Even if you reported it to the police, they wouldn’t bother with such a small amount.”

“You say the police won’t bother, so they won’t? Are you implying the police are negligent in their duties?”

Wang Tingxiang involuntarily took a step back, intimidated by her presence. “I, I never said that! Don’t twist my words!”

Lin Han tugged at Wang Tingxiang’s sleeve, trying to dissuade her from arguing with the student, but Wang Tingxiang shook her off angrily and shot her a glare. “Who asked you to play the good person here?”

Lin Han, who had only meant well, flushed red with embarrassment and was left speechless.

“You! Stop disturbing us at work, or I’ll report you to your advisor. You’re a junior, if you don’t want to fail and have to retake exams, you’d better leave now!”

Besides the three of them, other advisors were also working in the office. An older one looked up and said to Wang Tingxiang, “Xiao Wang, watch what you say.”

Wang Tingxiang snorted but didn’t say anything more.

This was the first time Zhu Xinya had encountered someone like this, and she couldn’t help but laugh. “A Lamandar custom umbrella, with a ruby embedded at the top and eighteen small diamonds inlaid on the handle, priced at one hundred thousand M dollars. Currently, one M dollar equals seven R dollars, so that’s seven hundred thousand R yuan. As for the coat, it’s indeed not worth much just a limited-edition streetwear piece, priced at eighteen thousand eight hundred, which is only eighteen R yuan. It’s nowhere near as valuable as the umbrella.”

Lin Han was utterly astonished. Who would have thought an umbrella could be worth so much?

Wang Tingxiang sneered sarcastically. “I could also claim this outfit I’m wearing is high-end custom-made, worth five hundred thousand. You’re a student instead of focusing on your studies, you’ve mastered vanity to perfection.”

To ensure a peaceful four years of university life, Zhu Xinya’s identity as the daughter of Longcheng’s wealthiest family was known only to a few school administrators and her own advisor.

Zhu Xinya had no intention of revealing her identity because of Wang Tingxiang. She gave her a cold look and sent a message to Que Hanfu.

Zhu Xinya: Waaah, Professor Que, someone is bullying me. Come save me quickly! [crying]

Que Hanfu, unaware of what had happened to Zhu Xinya, was startled by the message and quickly typed back, “Where are you now?”

Zhu Xinya: I’m in the freshman and sophomore advisors’ comprehensive office in the administration building. I lost something, and an advisor named Wang Tingxiang not only refused to help me but also mocked me. If you don’t come soon, I’m going to be bullied to death by her, boohoo.

After tattling to Que Hanfu, Zhu Xinya coldly said to Wang Tingxiang, “I’m not leaving. If you won’t help me, I’ll wait for someone who will.”

Wang Tingxiang scoffed. “Don’t tell me you called your advisor.”

After saying this, she cast a somewhat smug glance at Zhu Xinya. “To be honest, my uncle is the vice president of Longcheng University. Even if you bring your advisor here, if I say you can’t access the surveillance footage, then you can’t!” She intended to teach this rebellious girl a lesson and make her understand that some people were not to be crossed.

Zhu Xinya replied calmly, “Oh, so your uncle is the vice president.”

Thanks to Vice President Wang’s influence, Wang Tingxiang practically walked through Longcheng University with an air of invincibility. Her colleagues were well aware of her background and avoided crossing her. Some even went out of their way to curry favor with Vice President Wang by maintaining good relations with her.

Wang Tingxiang had only been working at Longcheng University for three months, but she had already received numerous benefits from her colleagues. Just as she was riding high on her success, a female student suddenly dared to challenge her. Wang Tingxiang couldn’t tolerate it.

This matter wouldn’t be resolved so easily!

Wang Tingxiang thought bitterly.

Coincidentally, Zhu Xinya felt the same way.

The administrative building was adjacent to the office building. Zhu Xinya waited less than five minutes before Que Hanfu knocked and entered the comprehensive office for freshman and sophomore advisors.

Zhu Xinya smiled and took a step toward her, only to be pushed aside by Wang Tingxiang.

Wang Tingxiang greeted her warmly, “Professor Que, what brings you here? If there’s anything you need, just let me know. I’ll make sure to help you resolve it.”

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