Chapter 17: Come to My Office Alone, Wearing Cat Ears

“Hello, everyone. My name is Wen Wan, and I am your new counselor.” Wen Wan greeted them with a calm expression, but not a single person responded.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to reply; rather, the new counselor standing before them was simply too beautiful. With a face of breathtaking allure, a tall and graceful figure, and an air of cool sophistication, her presence was overwhelming. The hearts of countless students in the room skipped a beat; even some of the girls found themselves utterly enchanted, their eyes sparkling with red stars.

At that moment, Chen Luo looked at Wen Wan with a startled expression, and Wen Wan shot him a subtle glance. There was a faint trace of anger in her eyes, and Chen Luo instantly understood her meaning.

Just you wait, little troublemaker. I’ll deal with you later!

But what did I do? Chen Luo returned an innocent look. Upon receiving it, Wen Wan felt a surge of heat rising within her.

It wasn’t anger, but a flame tinged with desire.

That look of innocence—how it stirs my heart! What a dangerous little thing! If only I could hold him in my arms right now!

Meanwhile, Lin Tingting stared in disbelief at Tang Xiwei beside her. “Xiwei, isn’t this woman, this new counselor, the same one who drove the Maybach yesterday and took Chen Luo away?”

“I—I know! Don’t say another word!” Tang Xiwei was completely thrown off. How could it be this woman?

What exactly is her relationship with Chen Luo? And why is she our new counselor? Isn’t she supposed to be some rich woman who keeps a university boy? How could she have the face to come here as a teacher? Or is there some other connection between them?

Countless questions swirled in Tang Xiwei’s mind, when suddenly a more pressing concern occurred to her.

Would her grudge with Chen Luo affect the upcoming election? Would it cost her the position?

It shouldn’t. After all, I’ve worked so hard canvassing for votes. Once the election process starts, she can’t possibly interfere.

Once I become class secretary, I’ll get to the bottom of their relationship!

Sensing the tension in the air, Zhao Hong realized the atmosphere was off; the classroom was so quiet, it felt stifling. So she stepped forward to break the ice.

“Well, today’s our first class meeting. You’ve been at university for almost a month now. This meeting, presided over by Professor Wen, will elect the class committee to help manage things.”

“Alright, my part is done. Professor Wen will take over from here.”

With that, Zhao Hong nodded to Wen Wan, who returned her thanks in a soft voice. Then Zhao Hong left the room.

Now Wen Wan’s gaze no longer lingered on Chen Luo. She resumed her usual cool composure, letting her eyes sweep across the room as she began to speak.

“This is my first time teaching, and you are my very first group of students. So I’ve prepared a small welcome gift for you all.”

As her words faded, two assistants with high ponytails and dressed in black entered the classroom, each carrying a large box.

“I have no idea what you might like, so I’ve prepared the latest Huawi phone for each of you. I hope you’ll enjoy them.”

The assistants began handing out the phones to everyone. Many couldn’t resist tearing open the boxes immediately, taking out their new phones to examine them.

“My goodness, the latest Huawi! I’ve dreamed of having one!”

“Our new counselor must be loaded! Each phone costs over seven thousand, and there are more than forty of us—good heavens, that’s over two hundred grand!”

“Hooray for Professor Wen! Long live Professor Wen!”

When a phone was handed to Chen Luo, the assistant whispered, “President Wen asked you to open it.”

Chen Luo accepted the box, noticing how light it felt. Suspecting something, he quickly opened it under his desk.

Inside was a photograph—himself dining with Liu Hua. Beneath the photo lay a pair of cat ears and a note.

[I’m very angry. Come to my office wearing these, immediately.]

Chen Luo hurriedly closed the box, then looked up at Wen Wan with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

Damn! I forgot to tell Wen Wan that my new partner was Liu Hua.

At that moment, Wen Wan caught his glance and rolled her eyes at him with annoyance, but said nothing.

“The gifts are given. Now, let’s discuss the rules.”

Wen Wan’s expression turned icy; even her voice became as cold as frost.

“In this class, no one is permitted to disobey any of my instructions for any reason. Break this rule, and you will all fail your finance courses!”

With just a single sentence, accompanied by Wen Wan’s chilling gaze and fearsome aura, everyone except Chen Luo swallowed nervously.

This counselor isn’t joking—she’s deadly serious!

No way! I’d better behave from now on and never cross her!

The scene made Chen Luo want to laugh. Balancing severity and reward—such advanced management tactics for a class of freshmen felt like using a cannon to swat flies.

Seeing the students below her shivering in awe, Wen Wan moved on to the next item.

“Alright, let’s proceed with the class committee elections.”

Hearing these words, Tang Xiwei tensed up instantly.

Hurry up and start the voting! Once it begins, I’ve already won!

From the very first day of school, she’d been scheming for this moment—enthusiastically helping dorms top up their water cards, registering phone numbers, smiling at the boys, treating everyone to milk tea.

All of it, every bit, was to pave the way for this day.

I must become class secretary, then use that platform to find a rich and outstanding boyfriend and finally break free from this wretched, ordinary life!

“Professor Wen, I’m the current acting class leader. Why don’t I help tally the votes?” Tang Xiwei stepped forward to assist, just in case, and made to walk up to the podium.

Wen Wan didn’t even spare her a glance. “No need.”

Tang Xiwei sat down, baffled.

“Everyone’s time is precious. The tedious election process can be omitted. After reviewing your profiles, I have already selected the appropriate candidates.”

With that, Wen Wan raised her hand and pointed to Chen Luo. “I hereby appoint Chen Luo as both class monitor and class secretary. He will propose the rest of the committee, which I will review and approve.”

“What?” Chen Luo was completely bewildered. Wen Wan had appointed him class monitor and secretary without any prior notice.

With a loud snap, Tang Xiwei froze. Wen Wan had bypassed the election entirely, catching her completely off guard.

No election? What about my prepared speech? What about all the milk tea I bought to win votes?

No! I can’t accept this!

This is the crucial first step to my wonderful university life! I can’t fail now!

“No! This is unacceptable! There’s something fishy about this! I oppose this appointment!”