To win over the enigmatic Shenhe, you are willing to use any means necessary. After meticulously reviewing available information, you uncover details about Chongyun's family background.
Chongyun hails from a distinguished family of exorcists in Liyue Harbor and possesses a rare pure Yang body. Tragically, his parents perished during an exorcism mission in his childhood. Shenhe, his aunt, took him under her care, raising him as her own. Despite technically being his aunt, their small age gap makes her appear more like an elder sister than a guardian.
With this knowledge in mind, you carefully plot your approach.
Your Choices:
Directly pursue Shenhe with an assertive approach.
Befriend Chongyun first and gradually get closer to Shenhe.
Direct pursuit seems destined for failure. The nearly ten-year age difference and the generational divide would be significant barriers.
To achieve your goal, you decide:
"I choose the second option."
You resolve to start with Chongyun. Using your wit and charm, you devise a strategic plan.
At just 15, leveraging your position as the student council president, you assemble a group of influential students by offering favors. Through a combination of subtle threats and tempting incentives, you secure their loyalty for your scheme.
You orchestrate a series of staged bullying incidents targeting Chongyun, knowing his gentle and introverted nature would make him an easy victim. At the opportune moment, you intervene dramatically, driving away the bullies and earning Chongyun's trust and gratitude. He remains oblivious to the orchestration, and this marks the beginning of your growing friendship.
Sorry, Chongyun! You want to be my good friend, but I want to be your uncle-in-law!
Your bond with Chongyun deepens rapidly. Soon, he invites you to his home, where you encounter Shenhe again. Despite the passage of years, she remains as captivating as the first time you saw her.
You observe Shenhe's unwavering affection for Chongyun, though she remains aloof toward others. Even after your intervention on Chongyun's behalf, she is cold and distant toward you. Her indifference, however, only heightens your determination to win her over.
By the time you turn 16, a year into your friendship, Chongyun trusts you completely. He even reveals personal details about his pure Yang body, including its susceptibility to heat-triggered madness. You resolve to exploit this weakness.
Once again, you summon the group of bullies, who have remained loyal through your covert support. On the surface, as student council president, you maintain a virtuous reputation, but behind closed doors, your alliance with these delinquents remains strong.
One day, as planned, you and Chongyun are ambushed by the bullies after school. At your signal, they attack Chongyun using pepper spray, triggering his pure Yang body's madness. As expected, Chongyun retaliates ferociously, severely injuring his attackers.
The incident causes an uproar. Chongyun faces expulsion and the threat of juvenile detention for his actions.
Desperate, Shenhe seeks your help. Aware of your influence as the student council president and the principal's son, she pleads for your intervention. Despite her composed demeanor, her distress is evident.
While seated at your desk, you don't immediately respond. Instead, you confess your feelings for Shenhe, saying, "I've been in love with you from the moment I first saw you."
Shenhe, biting her lip, asks, "What do you mean?"
Your Options:
"I can help Chongyun, but you must agree to be my lover."
"Shenhe, you don't want Chongyun expelled or sent to juvenile detention, do you?"
"Spend one night with me, and I'll ensure Chongyun's safety."
You deliberate. The first approach seems too mild—Shenhe's strong-willed nature makes compliance unlikely. The third is too blunt, risking outright rejection or even retaliation. The second option strikes a balance, applying calculated pressure.
"I choose the second option."
With a calm smile, you say, "Shenhe, you don't want Chongyun expelled or sent to juvenile detention, do you?"
Her firm stance wavers. She knows the consequences for Chongyun would be catastrophic—ruined reputation, expulsion, and family disgrace.
After a long pause, she sighs and murmurs, "For Chongyun… I'll do anything."
Satisfied, you reply, "Chongyun will face a three-month suspension. After that, his future will depend on what happens in the meantime. Your actions during this period will determine his fate."
Anger flashes in Shenhe's eyes, but she nods reluctantly. "As long as you ensure Chongyun's future is secure… I'll do whatever you ask."
You feel a surge of excitement at her capitulation. Watching the woman you've admired for so long reluctantly agree to your terms fills you with a sense of triumph.
Leaning forward, you say:
"There's plenty of space under my desk."
"Do you see that sofa over there?"
"My office also has a one-way mirror."
The office seems almost too well-equipped for such a scenario. Was it designed for a different purpose entirely?
After some deliberation, you decide:
"I'll choose the first one."
You pat your desk and smile. "There's plenty of space under my desk."
Shenhe's pale cheeks flush crimson. Known as an untouchable beauty admired for her strength and grace, Shenhe has rejected countless suitors without hesitation. Yet today, she stands defeated, compelled to submit to someone so much younger.
Seeing her hesitate, you frown slightly. "What's wrong, Miss Shenhe? Surely, you're not going back on your word? You should know I could decide Chongyun's fate right now if I wanted to."
At this, Shenhe takes a deep breath, steeling herself, and finally steps forward.
As you read these lines, you feel conflicted. The simulated version of yourself is undeniably despicable, but part of you can't help envying his success.
Suddenly, the system's voice interrupts:
[Sensing strong emotional fluctuations. Switching to 'Immersive Mode.']
Before you can respond, darkness envelops you. When your vision clears, you find yourself in an opulent office—your office. The polished ebony desk gleams under the light, and the one-way glass reveals students passing by in the hallway. Everything feels unnervingly real.
Is this truly happening?
Your thoughts are interrupted by a nervous voice:
"I… I'm starting."