Chapter 534: Chapter 197: Blowing up the Internet, Attention from School Leaders (Requesting Monthly Votes)_4

*The night has fallen, the shadows will, disappear at the intersection...*

*Waving hands, gentle yet, still accompany me in my sleepwalking...*

*It’s the evening breeze, it’s the Milky Way, it’s the song I hummed...*

These were the song fragments Li Yuan had offered that day as a "reward" for her diligent service.

Although it was just a few lines, the melody left a lasting impression. It was enough to make her, a university music teacher, become completely enthralled. She was even willing to risk tarnishing her reputation by getting involved in a scandal with him.

Qi Siyu recalled the thrilling and exciting events in her office that afternoon. Biting her seductive lips, she closed her eyes. The image of that tall, handsome boy involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

...

A soft, strange moan escaped Qi Siyu’s lips as her eyes fluttered open in a daze.

Realizing Li Yuan hadn’t contacted her for two or three days, she felt a prickle of annoyance and murmured coquettishly to herself, "Little rascal, you took advantage of me and haven’t even sent a single message? Are you waiting for me to contact you first?"

"You still owe me a whole song. What was the meaning of giving me just a few lines? You cunning little thing, you really know how to tease me."

"Forget it, I give in. I’ll be the one to reach out again and satisfy your wicked little desires!"

Qi Siyu took out her phone and found Li Yuan’s number. She stared at the digits, already seared into her memory. After hesitating for a long while, she finally gave in to her restless heart.

Qi Siyu, you have to remember, you haven’t fallen for that wretched little guy. You just covet his talent. Yes, that’s right! I just want him to write a complete song for me!

Qi Siyu opened the chat window, pondering how to phrase her greeting so the wretched little guy would willingly offer up the complete song, preferably without her having to provide special services in return.

As for whether Li Yuan actually had the complete song?

She didn’t doubt it for a second.

She paid close attention to Li Yuan and knew that this charming, womanizing scoundrel was also a musical genius who had already composed several classic hits.

There was no way the lines he sang to her that day were improvised on the spot. Qi Siyu scoffed at his claim of sudden inspiration. Under those circumstances, his mind must have been filled with lecherous thoughts. How could he possibly be thinking about composing?

"Little rascal, don’t you know you’re supposed to contact me?..."

Just as Qi Siyu finished typing her message, but before she could send it, her phone suddenly rang.

*Later on, I never saw, such a beautiful sunset...*

*The night has fallen, the shadows will, disappear at the intersection...*

She had personally recorded her own singing in the school’s studio yesterday and set it as her exclusive ringtone.

Qi Siyu glanced at the caller ID, her heart jumping. She quickly answered, her voice immediately becoming cautious.

"Principal Ma, hello!"

The caller was Ma Tengfei, the Vice-Principal of Daxia University. He was in charge of student entrepreneurship and was her direct superior.

"Little Qi, Li Yuan is a student in the computer science class you’re mentoring, right?" Ma Tengfei asked in a stern, authoritative tone. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Qi Siyu’s heart skipped a beat as a sense of unease washed over her. Could it be? Did he take that rumor—the one I started by using Li Yuan as a shield—seriously? Is he calling to reprimand me? But I haven’t broken any laws. I’m not married, and neither is Li Yuan. Besides, I already explained to my close friends that it was just an excuse to fend off Peng Cheng’s harassment. As a busy Vice-Principal, surely he wouldn’t call me about something so trivial, right?

Qi Siyu pushed the whirlwind of thoughts aside and replied in a soft, respectful voice, "Yes, Principal Ma. Are you looking for Li Yuan for some reason?"

From the other end of the line, Ma Tengfei’s voice came, "Hehe, you know about Zhihu, the platform developed by Li Yuan’s company, right?"

"Principal Ma, I heard someone mention Zhihu today. Why do you ask?" Qi Siyu said. The name sounded vaguely familiar. But what does that have to do with Li Yuan?

Ma Tengfei chuckled, a hint of exasperation in his voice. "Little Qi, you should pay more attention to the entrepreneurial projects of our university’s outstanding students! I heard that this Zhihu website was developed by that young fellow, Li Yuan."

Qi Siyu’s mind went blank. Her stunning, seductive eyes flew wide open, and her cherry-red lips parted and closed, though no words came out. Her thoughts were in turmoil. She found it hard to believe that the despicable little pervert who’d taken such advantage of her was the creator of Zhihu.

Over the phone, Ma Tengfei’s voice continued.

"Currently, our country is encouraging university students to start businesses and to strengthen the nation through technological innovation. Li Yuan’s company, which developed the Zhihu website, is a tech-innovation enterprise with great potential for development."

"I’ve seen his application. His planned focus is on the internet sector, which aligns with his major. Please get in touch with him and ask him to come to my office when he has time."

Though her mind was reeling with questions, Qi Siyu quickly replied, "Of course, Principal Ma. I’ll notify him right away."

"Hmm, no rush! Wait until next week. That young chap will be quite busy these next few days," Ma Tengfei added with a chuckle.

"Okay, Principal Ma!" Qi Siyu replied, feeling a surge of happiness for Li Yuan. An audience with the Vice-Principal in charge of student entrepreneurship would be a huge boon for his future.

Just as she thought Principal Ma was about to hang up, another sentence from the other end stunned her.

"Little Qi, you young people in relationships should be mindful of your public image."

Qi Siyu shivered, almost dropping her phone in fright. She stammered, "Ah, Principal Ma, what do you mean?"

"Hehe, Professor Peng Cheng is a good man, you know. Even if you must reject him, you should be mindful of your methods and your words."

Qi Siyu understood immediately. Someone had tattled to her direct superior about the excuse she used to reject Peng Cheng. Gritting her teeth in silent frustration, she quickly apologized.

"I’m sorry, Principal Ma. I understand. I’ll be more careful next time."

"Good. That’s all!"

With that, the line went dead.

After confirming her superior had hung up, Qi Siyu’s beautiful face fell, and a blush of embarrassment crept up her cheeks.

She had never expected the high-and-mighty Vice-Principal to inquire about her romantic life.

"Sigh, you little scoundrel, you’ve really gotten me into trouble this time! You’d better make it up to me," Qi Siyu muttered.

Recalling what Principal Ma had said about Zhihu, she quickly opened her laptop and searched for it online.

Instantly, numerous articles flooded the screen.

*[Breaking News: Renowned Web Novelist and Musical Composer Li Yuan is the Founder of Zhihu!]*

*[Literature, Music, Technology—A Triple Threat. Is There Anything This 18-Year-Old Can’t Do?]*

*[A Strong Youth Makes a Strong Nation: Zhihu, a website developed by our city’s freshman student Li Yuan, went viral upon launch, with over two million registered users on the first day... (Modu Financial News)]*

*[Business Tycoon Claims the ’Kan Yi Dao’ Model Could Spark a New Sales Trend...]*

Qi Siyu stared at the screen, utterly astounded. Her gaze turned hazy as she bit her lip and whispered, "This young man... he’s incredible!"