[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student":3,"chapter-drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-553":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1658384,2123,"Chapter 553: Confucius did not speak of extraordinary feats, strength, disorder, or deities.","drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-553",553,"\u003Cp>The villa complex is situated on the mountainside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By midnight, the hail had turned into thick, feathery snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain path was rarely traversed, with only scattered streetlights casting faint glimmers of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slender figure walked along the path, its shadow stretched long under the streetlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, a car drove by, the drifting snow floating in its headlights like dancing sprites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Housekeeper Liu, bundled in his coat, stood at the villa entrance, continuously gazing toward the mountain path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the silhouette of a young man gradually came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Housekeeper Liu’s eyes lit up as he grabbed the coat on his arm and approached swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, you’ve finally returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He draped the coat over the young man as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Liu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s long eyelashes were coated with a layer of frost, and when he lifted his gaze, his eyes appeared exceptionally clear and bright, as though capable of piercing straight into one’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Housekeeper Liu’s heart ached: \"Why didn’t you call home? I could’ve arranged for a driver to come pick you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This villa community had strict security; outside vehicles without registration were required to stop at the foot of the mountain — a trail of at least seven miles to the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this frigid weather, heavy with snow, how had he managed to walk such a long distance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s cheeks were flushed, uncertain if it was from the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the villa, a three-story cottage standing elegantly amidst the thick falling snow, glowing with light, exuding warmth and tranquil charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the kind of warm haven everyone longed for, a place called home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man lowered his gaze and switched into slippers in the foyer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he opened the door, a surge of heat greeted him, the stark contrast between cold and warm causing the fine hair on his skin to tremble involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually remember to come back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu sat on the sofa, draped in a crimson cashmere shawl, her expression impassive as she stared at the entering young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Runxi murmured a goodnight and prepared to head upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man halted his steps but did not turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu felt her anger boiling over – what had she given birth to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A temperamental oddball who wouldn’t utter a word even if poked with three sticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu suppressed her temper, trying to soften her tone: \"Tomorrow, accompany Miss Yu to Qingxia Mountain for a trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already prepared for the boy’s rejection, even crafting preemptive rebuttals, just waiting for him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu thought she must have misheard him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I’ll accompany Miss Yu to Qingxia Mountain tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s voice was calm — so calm it was unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His unpredictable response caught Helian Yu off guard, rendering the retorts she had prepared unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy tugged slightly at the corner of his lips, though his gaze was deep, unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else? I’m tired and would like to rest early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu stared at his retreating figure, sensing something was undoubtedly wrong with his swift agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Runxi, think carefully before you do anything — remember who you are. Acting recklessly will have consequences not just for yourself but for your parents, for the family. You’re grown now, beyond my control, but I hope you never forget the responsibilities you carry. Don’t act impulsively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man ascended the staircase without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu kept her gaze fixed on his disappearing figure at the landing, her expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled out her phone and dialed her assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He spent the evening with Shen You’an the entire time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, the assistant responded: \"After the young master dropped Shen You’an home, he went to the criminal investigation department and saw Xiang Chenyu. The two then ate wontons at a roadside stall. Later, Xiang Chenyu took the young master to the mountain’s base before leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiang Chenyu? What did they talk about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, you’re aware of Miss Xiang’s capabilities — no one can eavesdrop on her conversations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helian Yu swallowed the words \"useless trash\" before they left her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep an eye on Xiang Chenyu. I want to know her every move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Helian Yu glanced toward the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her collaboration with Miss Yu couldn’t afford mistakes — so Xixi, your life can only have one path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Runxi switched on the bedroom light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sealed air carried faint traces of perfume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tequila, with base notes of musk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the people he knew, only one used such rich and potent scents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man lowered his lashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frost melted away, leaving tiny crystalline beads clinging to his eyelashes, trembling precariously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his backpack, neatly organizing everything inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his desk, only an artbook remained, without a place to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man walked to the bookshelf and took down a box from the topmost shelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he retrieved it, his gaze shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The box had been tampered with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the lid, inspecting each image inside — they were all accounted for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visibly, he let out a breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>",876,"2026-06-06T12:23:53.909Z",1,"novelbin.me","5826bf4af4e056c965d7ca0e74f72ec759c4df489983283c1e2b6021764a59fd","drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-554","drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-552",1154,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdrama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-cover.jpg"]