Chapter 677: line with translation of chapter title

In A City, that year 11.

- Contains A City. Also maybe that year 11 is not a name.

May, the weather is just right.

- No named entities.

Mu Youyu rested her chin on her hand, looking like she was obediently listening, but her mind had already drifted out the window.

- Contains Mu Youyu -> Mu Youyu.

Liu Wanwan gently nudged her with her elbow and whispered, "The young lady from the Fu family is transferring over."

- Contains Liu Wanwan. Also Fu family.

Mu Youyu likewise lowered her voice: "The Fu family?"

- Contains Mu Youyu and Fu family.

"That's the Fu family, which ranks first among the four great aristocratic families."

- Contains Fu family. Also four great aristocratic families is a generic term, not a specific name; we exclude.

"Never heard of it."

- none.

Liu Wanwan said with interest, "The Fu family has been developing in C City these past few years; I don't know why they suddenly transferred over. Yesterday I met her, and her parents asked me to look after her more. When she was little, she was a troublemaker; I don't know if she's improved over these years."

- Contains Liu Wanwan, Fu family, C City. Also her parents not a name.

"Let it be; if you want to look after her, we'll look after her." Mu Youyu was indifferent to it.

- Contains Mu Youyu.

Throughout the whole period, the neighboring Grade 1 Class 10 was buzzing.

No one in the class failed to anticipate the transfer student's arrival, after all the advance news was enough to cause a sensation—

Fu Qin, the eldest daughter of the Fu family, the foremost of the four great clans of A City, had been raised surrounded by adoration since childhood, spoiled and arrogant, with an overbearing temper—a true young lady of high standing.

On the day Fu Qin stepped into Sheng Luo Middle School, her heart was filled with resentment from start to finish.

She herself utterly looked down on this popular key high school that everyone coveted; in her view, only the aristocratic prestigious schools of C Shi were worthy of her status as a Fu family young lady.

Had her family not provoked a powerful figure, putting the situation in peril, and had they not temporarily arranged for her to spend a year in A City as a transition, returning to C Shi for her second year of high school, she would never have deigned to stay in this ordinary private high school.

Thinking of this, Fu Qin felt resentful—her parents really, she was just one step away from squeezing into C Shi's circle!

As the first period was about to end, she strode into Grade 1 Class 10 with head held high and chest out, her delicately curled long hair draped over her shoulders, her uniform paired with expensive accessories, her whole bearing radiating superiority.

Standing before the unfamiliar classroom podium, Fu Qin's critical gaze swept over the whole class, 'I am Fu Qin.'

The teacher led the applause, 'Everyone, welcome Fu Qin!'

Applause rose from below.

Fu Qin couldn't be bothered with pleasantries; she casually found a seat and sat down.

Given her status, as soon as the break bell rang, people gathered around her and began to praise her.

Fu Qin felt a sense of superiority; during her time in C Shi, those around her were young masters and misses whose status and ability surpassed hers, and they would not look at her with such full‑eyed admiration.

She spoke in an arrogant tone: 'Who is the top student in our school's Grade 1?'

She had researched the school beforehand and learned that the first‑place student in each of the three grades would be posted on the bulletin board and also receive a key to a lounge.

From now on, this would be her position!

The surrounding students chimed in one after another.

"It's Mu Youyu from Class 1—she's gorgeous and has a good personality."

"Exactly, her grades are terrifyingly high—she consistently tops every major and minor exam, often pulling ahead of second place by twenty or thirty points!"

"Yes, her combat ability is also high; many people in the school admire her."

"Surname Mu? Could it be that Mu family? Fu Qin thought of making friends, but fearing a mistake, she still asked, 'What is that person's background?'"

"Someone replied, 'Can't find any background—just an ordinary person.'

Jealousy and malice instantly took hold in Fu Qin's heart.

"An ordinary person? In C Shi being overshadowed is one thing, but in A City, does a girl from an ordinary family deserve to outshine her, Fu Qin?"

"This is her turf; she will not allow anyone in her sight to outshine her!"

Mu Youyu came out of the office with her competition awards in hand, heading toward the classroom.

Suddenly, a strange girl walked toward her from the opposite direction, taking large steps; as they brushed past, the other girl's shoulder slammed hard into hers.

Mu Youyu was knocked back a step; before she could speak, the other girl raised her voice: 'You don't have eyes, do you?!'

Mu Youyu lifted her gaze and saw that the girl standing before her was tall and slender, her clothing and accessories clearly not those of an ordinary student.

She said nothing, merely opening her clear, bright eyes and quietly regarding Fu Qin.

In Fu Qin's eyes, those clear, beautiful eyes were nothing but blatant pretentiousness.

"What are you looking at? Can't you hear me?" Fu Qin, jealousy rising, pressed forward aggressively, "You bumped into Miss Fu, and you won't even say sorry?"

Encountering such an unenlightened classmate, Mu Youyu felt a bit novel, "It's you who wasn't watching where you were going."

Fu Qin let out a cold snort, glaring at her, "Are you trying to instruct Miss Fu on what to do?"

Finding it pointless to reason with such a person, Mu Youyu was about to go around her.

But Fu Qin caught sight of the award slip in her hand, stepped in front of her, and said, "You're the one who's first in the grade? Quite the show‑off."

Mu Youyu understood—this person had come specifically to pick a fight with her—and replied, "Not bad, maybe I'm just too outstanding, drawing others' attention."

The smile at Fu Qin's lips faded a little, "You're quite articulate. But you'd better behave; I have a bad temper, and when I take a dislike to someone I can easily lose control."

Mu Youyu avoided her overly close presence, "Then you might need to see a psychiatrist; there's one right next to the school—I saw it when I passed by earlier."

"You! We'll see about that!"

With many people around, Fu Qin threw down a harsh remark, flicked her curled hair hard, and walked away.

"Mu Sis, are you okay?" Chen Xiyue came running from the side, her face full of worry.

"I'm fine."

Chen Xiyue breathed a sigh of relief and explained, "That person is the new transfer student Fu Qin from Class 10, the young lady of the Fu family, the foremost of the four great clans of A City; she has a terrible temper—be careful, she seems to have set her sights on you."

Mu Youyu let out an 'ah,' 'Got it.'

After she returned to the classroom, Liu Wanwan leaned over and whispered, 'Did Chen Xiyue say you bumped into that Fu Qin?'

"She bumped into me," Mu Youyu corrected, "She's the one who lacks eyes."

Liu Wanwan raised her eyebrows; it seemed Fu Qin hadn't changed, so she didn't need to look after her either.

She warned, "The Fu family wields great influence; she is narrow‑minded and holds grudges, so be careful."

"I know." Mu Youyu was completely unfazed.

At Sheng Luo High, students from well-off families are nothing unusual, and she has seen all kinds of young masters and misses.

After returning to class, Fu Qin grew angrier the more she thought about it.

She had thought that, by provoking first, Mu Youyu would cower and back down.

But the other showed no fear at all and calmly rebutted, her demeanor practically mocking her.

What annoyed her even more was that, just now, several students passing in the hallway looked at her with strange expressions, clearly thinking she was a bad student!

What right do they have? Whoever Fu Qin wants to deal with is no one else's business!

Fu Qin immediately summoned a few girls from class who were good at ganging up, and, looking down on them, ordered: "Go keep an eye on Mu Youyu from Class 1, Grade 1—I find her displeasing."

"Received, Sister Qin."

Several girls had long heard of the Fu family's influence, were eager to be her lackeys, and immediately began covertly monitoring Mu Youyu's daily routine.

Meanwhile, Mu Youyu received a call from Song Huaixian.

Upon learning he had come to A City, she immediately went to ask a teacher for sick leave, planning to go out with Song Huaixian.

That afternoon after school, Fu Qin waited two hours in the school gate parking area, but she never showed up.

Thinking she had left early, the next day she skipped class to stake out the gate, but still didn't see her.

The third day was the same.

After waiting three days in vain, Fu Qin's anger built up, and she demanded of a follower: "Where is she?!"

"We inquired, and Class 1, Grade 1 said Mu Youyu had taken sick leave and was resting at home." The girl replied anxiously.

Fu Qin gritted her teeth: "Sick leave? Of all times to take sick leave? She's clearly avoiding me on purpose!"

On the fourth day, Mu Youyu returned to school.

Seeing her arrive, Liu Wanwan snorted: "Tsk, I don't know what's gotten into Fu Qin—rumor has it she waited for you three days at the gate, didn't see you, and is pretty pissed."

Mu Youyu put down her bag, not taking her too seriously: "Can't help it, that's just my charm."

Liu Wanwan curled her lips: "Fine, fine, fine—your charm is endless."

Yu Yu worried: "Sister Mu, you'd better be careful."

Mu Youyu soothed: "Xiao Yu, relax."

Classes proceeded as usual; Liu Wanwan didn't go out to play that day, deliberately waiting to leave school together with her.

Fu Qin was still blocking people at the school gate parking area, this time with even more people than before.

As Mu Youyu and Liu Wanwan turned onto that path, they saw them.

A group led by Fu Qin surged forward.

Liu Wanwan narrowed her eyes, drawling lazily: "You've only been here less than a week, and you've already blocked our Youbao for four days—really? Are you even more idle than I am?"

Considering the two families are old friends, plus the Liu clan's connections, Fu Qin suppressed her anger: "Wanwan sis, this isn't your business—don't interfere."

"Oh? It's got nothing to do with me." Liu Wanwan raised an eyebrow, took Mu Youyu's hand, and walked past the crowd: "Then we'll be on our way."

Someone reached out to grab Mu Youyu, but as soon as their wrist extended, Feng Cen seized it from behind.

Feng Cen, who had appeared out of nowhere, grabbed the person's wrist with one hand and said with a smile: "Hey, don't go reaching around."

The person winced from her grip, pulled their hand back, and stepped back two paces.

Fu Qin's pupils constricted—Feng Cen had shown up too! She'd thought dealing with Liu Wanwan alone was enough trouble.

"Feng Cen sis, you also know her?"

Feng Cen placed a hand on Mu Youyu's shoulder: "Are you blind?"

Liu Wanwan also put a hand on Mu Youyu's other shoulder: "Even if you're blind, I still suggest you see a psychiatrist."

Her grandfather used to be the richest person in A City, but after running into some trouble, by her father's generation the Fu and Sheng families had squeezed them out.

Liu Wanwan always keeps a low profile in her actions, yet she also has confidence—she simply isn't afraid of Fu Qin.

Fu Qin obviously took that into account, stared at Mu Youyu's back, clenched her fist tightly, and turned to leave.

After four consecutive attempts to block people, all ended in failure.

Openly resorting to force at the school gate wouldn't work…

Fu Qin quickly thought of a roundabout method: since she couldn't move Mu Youyu herself, she'd start by going after the people around her.

The next day, as Mu Youyu passed the teaching building, a clamor halted her steps.

Several girls formed a circle, their voices mingling, with a few sharp questions interspersed.

She frowned, walked over in that direction, and asked: "What's going on?"

One of them didn't even turn their head: "Don't meddle, or you'll get beaten too."

As the words fell, a voice nearby recognized her: "Is that Sister Mu?"

When the words finished, several people in the crowd instinctively stepped back half a step, clearing a space.

Mu Youyu looked inside and saw Yu Yu standing in the center of the circle, surrounded by several people.

Her expression was calm, one hand gripping her bag strap, eyes downcast, not showing panic, but it was clear she had been standing there for a while.

Mu Youyu was already a bit angry; she stepped forward, pulled Yu Yu over, turned once among the people in front of her, and demanded: "What are you doing surrounding her?"

Someone spoke up: "In our class, Fu Qin said she's been spreading rumors about me behind my back."

Yu Yu explained again: "I didn't spread any rumors."

Mu Youyu narrowed her eyes: "Fu Qin again? And now she's bullying little Yu on top of that?"

The girl insisted: "Impossible—people have heard it!"

Mu Youyu stepped toward Yu Yu, placed herself in front of her, and said: "She says she didn't spread rumors."

Those people fell silent; one who seemed the leader bit their lip and said: "Fu Qin said she heard it."

Mu Youyu: "You heard it? Did she send you a recording?"

The crowd was left speechless by her retort; finally the leader girl snorted, "Fine, you're protecting her. But you'd better realize—Sister Qin isn't someone to mess with; you're shielding her now, but she might not be able to shield you later."

Mu Youyu tilted her face slightly, "So I'm much easier to provoke than her?"

"Not exactly... Forget it, I'll let you off this time!"

"……"

Mu Youyu also didn't believe their one-sided account, had someone check the facts, found out Fu Qin had indeed gotten someone to spread rumors, and planned to give her a lesson.

Yu Yu: "Mu Youyu, won't this trouble you?"

"It's nothing." Mu Youyu patted her arm, the smile in her eyes fading, "Fu Qin used you to make a move; I've noted this score."

That day, Mu Youyu found a few close girlfriends who got along well with her and Liu Wanwan, and came up with an idea.

Fu Qin was lured over by a few bought-off girls from other classes, who said Yu Yu was being held here.

Fu Qin entered the restroom unprepared; the door was locked from outside, the lights were turned off, and only then did she realize she hadn't brought her phone, "Hey! What do you mean? Open the door! Let me out!"

She shouted for two hours before someone noticed and let her out.

After returning home, Fu Qin had her family investigate the matter, but couldn't find out who was behind it, making her furious.

Open and covert attacks kept failing; Liu Wanwan and Feng Cen always guarded Mu Youyu's side, staking out the school gate was useless, and the traps backfired on them.

Fu Qin pondered for a long time, then decided to change locations.

She brought a few friends and blocked Mu Youyu on the narrow path behind the teaching building, with flower beds on both sides.

Fu Qin's expression was contemptuous, "You think having Liu Wanwan and Feng Cen backing you means I can't do anything to you?"

Mu Youyu pulled a lollipop from her pocket, unwrapped it, slowly put it in her mouth, then looked up, "I have a way, believe it or not?"

Fu Qin snorted coldly, about to take two steps forward.

Mu Youyu shouted toward the nearby flower bed, "Teacher, someone's about to fight here!"

Fu Qin instinctively turned her head that way; the flower bed was empty, nobody there.

She realized she'd been tricked; when she turned back, Mu Youyu had already gone around her.

On the seventh day, Fu Qin finally succeeded in picking a fight.

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Dear ones, the A City side story ends here; the subsequent story begins from Chapter One of Volume One.

The next chapter is the next side story.