1. The Strange Bounty

Strange! Have I turned into a fossil

He glared at me fiercely, then glanced at the hand I was gripping on his arm, and said, "You will understand once you see the will"

Searching for ... ...

Hmph! Well, that saves me a photo," he said with a smile that was more of a smirk.

A cold light flashed in his eyes, sending chills down my spine, and I instinctively withdrew my hand.

Nai | Meizhi! Why did it take you so long to answer the phone?" The sound of my mother's "lion's roar" came from the other end of the line

However, just a glance made me feel as if I were about to faint, as a bright light clearly pierced my eyes.

What does he want from me

Isn't Mei Zhi just me?

In response to his question, I could only nod my head with difficulty

Beep beep... The busy tone came from the other end of the phone; my mother had already hung up. It was impossible to refuse.

A few seconds later, he slowly released me, took a step back, pinched his chin with his hand, scanned me with his gaze, and asked lightly: "Are you Nai Meizhi?"

I was so frightened that I broke out in a cold sweat, and for a long time, I dared not open my eyes. In the haze, it seemed that I could hear someone speaking.

It is not that extreme, a large group of beautiful women are lining up to offer themselves to him, even though I am not unattractive and have a bit of cuteness, I have not yet reached the point where everyone loves me, flowers bloom at my sight, and cars stop to pick me up

Hoo—Hoo—

She is mine! No one is allowed to take her from me!

Aren't you going to answer the phone? It's so noisy!" Yisuo finally broke free from my hands, turned around, and handed me the phone from the bedside.

What is the situation? What creature in the dark corner can emit such a strong light

It was all a dream! There were no witches, nor any curses

Ding ling ling—Ding ling ling—

Wuwuwu ... ... Is my answer very foolish

I jumped up again

I am currently filled with questions

Looking for ... what was it again

Searching for ... ... Nai | Meizhi

However, it seems that I know this person

Suddenly, that exceptionally handsome face slowly leaned closer to me, and my chin was involuntarily hooked by his finger, drawing me ever nearer to him

I lifted the blanket off my body and nearly jumped up

Suddenly, Yuan Mubin's expression changed from sunny to gloomy. He stared at me intently and said, "It seems you know nothing at all"

Hurry home! The lion has acted up again

The crowd stopped in front of the school's bulletin board, a dense mass that made it impossible for me to get in, so I had no choice but to keep jumping to see the bulletin board.

If there were no witch, then there would be no prince. Such a handsome prince, he took me into the castle! Is such a beautiful castle also a dream? How can there be such a real dream

What exactly are you talking about? What will? I am completely confused by him

Was that bounty notice posted by you

You ... ... '' is truly infuriating. Once I clarify the matter regarding the bounty notice, I will deal with this sharp-tongued man. '' You ... ... you still haven't told me what the bounty notice is about.

My face was almost touching his nose, and time seemed to stand still at that moment. I saw his star-like eyes blinking beneath his thick eyelashes, as if studying some microscopic creature.

He remained silent, merely staring at me intently, causing a sense of unease to creep into my heart

Isol was twisting his body flexibly, trying to break free from my grasp

Hoo—Hoo—

Um ... ... Um ... ...

I lowered my head to take a look; lacking in figure, I probably am not his type.

What is happening? Have I been kidnapped? This is truly an unfortunate year; it seems that my life will be in jeopardy today

Oh? Is it a red list?

Wuwu, what does he really want to do? Is he intentionally trying to take advantage of me?

My ears were shaken to the point that I heard an echo, and my voice seemed to tremble a bit: "Mom, I just woke up"

Oh my! I exerted all my strength to push aside a boy who is much taller than me, and the distance between us was so close that I had to push him away to see his face

I, Nai Meizhi, am sixteen years old this year and am an ordinary girl. After my father passed away, I have been relying on my mother. I am naturally a homebody, and like most girls, I enjoy lace and floral patterns, as well as handicrafts. My best friends are Yisuo and Ouyang Chuo Yu

Is this person in front of me from another planet? Or am I just dreaming? The previous dream about the prince and the witch was already strange enough, and now there's another extraterrestrial. How could there possibly be someone so handsome on Earth?

When I reached the corner, a large hand covered my mouth, and my body involuntarily fell backward—someone pulled me aside

The scent of a man enveloped me, his warm breath carrying a faint fragrance, almost leaving me breathless

"My father's will does not mention you, did you make a mistake?" I asked

Heavens! What is happening

Oh dear, what am I thinking again? I shouldn't be so infatuated

There is nothing, so let us meet again later. After saying this, he prepared to leave

Will

"Hahaha... what does it have to do with your father?" Yuan Mubin leaned against the wall and laughed heartily, as if I had told an incredibly funny joke

Closer and closer, it cannot get any closer!

You scared me to death

I am jumping again

I ran N laps on campus, passing by N buildings, yet I could not shake off the large crowd behind me. The dust they kicked up was almost suffocating, and what a spectacular scene it was! However, I do not enjoy long-distance running; I truly wish there were a hole in the ground for me to burrow into

It is merely a signed photo of Yuan Mubin, how can my life be worth less than such a small picture? Woe is me, this is too ungracious! Who is behind such a ruthless scheme against me?

He said slowly and unhurriedly: "You can't blame me for this; who told you to have such an ordinary face? It's impossible to notice you in a crowd, so I had to think of some way around it"

... ...

Is it true that the more handsome a person is, the more venomous their words become? I am about to be driven to the point of fury by him

"That's right, it's that will." He crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes revealing a hint of impatience

Reward ... ... Yuan Mubin. ... ... One signed photo!

"Yuan, Yuan Mubin?" I was so nervous that I was somewhat at a loss for words, "You... you... how... how come... you are here?"

"Have you seen the will?" Yuan Mubin asked seriously after clearing his throat

He is the renowned design genius Yuan Mubin, affectionately referred to as Young Master Bin by his fans. The book-shaped building at Heshan Academy, which can rotate 360 degrees and opens vertically, is his design. It is said that he sketched the design of the library when he was a child, and his design talent is simply unmatched. However, what is even more enviable is his handsome appearance and his family's immense wealth, to the extent that Heshan Academy is part of their family's estate

A loud roar suddenly erupted from the crowd.

What is itchy

What is he saying? A few years ago, when my father passed away, he did leave a will, but it only instructed my mother to take good care of herself and me, without mentioning Yuan Mubin. Could it be that he is my father's illegitimate son?

Stop, stop, stop! I am about to be dizzy from your shaking!

His features are perfect like an angel, with a straight nose and evenly proportioned lips, but those bright eyes seem to lack focus. His jet-black hair dances continuously, and the cold aura emanating from him gives a sense of danger

Let me go! Let me go!

"Huh, who called me?" I raised my head and looked around, trying to see where the voice was coming from. This roar was no less impressive than my mother's "lion's roar"!

I truly recognize it! It's just that I have never seen it up close like this, so I was taken aback

I instinctively tried to push that large hand, but I could not push it away no matter what.

She is Nai | Meizhi

I grasped Yisuo's shoulder tightly and shook him excitedly

Take to the ... ... library ... ...

Just now ... ... um ... ... thank you. I was captivated by his gaze

I opened my eyes, and a huge face came into view, constantly blowing air at me

Am I born in the Year of the Rabbit? How did I become prey?

"Stop looking! With a figure like yours, resembling an airport..." Yuan Mubin rolled his eyes at me as I was assessing my own body, "I truly have no interest whatsoever"

Ah! Um... ...

Enough with the small talk! What exactly do you want from me?

Oh? Is it Yuan Mubin looking for me? It turns out that the person who caused me such misery is him

Catch her, quickly! If you catch her, you will have a signed photo of Young Master Bin!

It is impossible; my father would never do anything to betray my mother

You are the old witch! Nai | Meizhi, get up quickly, what kind of dream are you having in broad daylight? My roommate and close friend—Yisuo, raised her round face, hands on her ample waist, staring at me with her big round eyes.

I am simply from two different worlds compared to Yuan Mubin, so why is he going to such great lengths to find me? Oh heavens! Tell me what exactly he wants to do!

Hey! What exactly are you talking about? I asked, grasping his arm with a head full of questions.

This is the true reality, my dreams and my drowsiness have been shattered by the "Lion's Roar"

Photo? Did he save a photo?

I worked tirelessly to gain admission to Heshan Academy—the only prestigious boarding school in this city—wasn't it just to escape my mother's nagging and her "lion's roar"? For the past sixteen years, I have had to endure such sounds every day, and I can hardly believe that I have managed to hold on until now

"Hush—" a male voice sounded in my ear as I was pulled into a dark corner by him. At that moment, a large troop happened to pass by the corner behind us

The frenzied crowd came rushing towards me, and if I didn't run, I would be trampled into a meat pie. Without time to think further, I took off running

Ah! Old witch!

He stared at me motionlessly, revealing no signs of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness

Nai | Michi

The crowd surged towards me, forcefully pushing me to the side of the aisle, causing me to nearly fall in a most embarrassing manner

I let out a slight sigh of relief, having finally escaped a calamity. However, I soon realized that my current situation was not much better. No! It was simply quite abnormal! I was being held against the wall, and it was by a boy.

I stood frozen against the wall, unable to move, still carrying his scent on my body, while his magnetic voice echoed in my ears, as if it were a heavenly melody

Suddenly, the entire world fell silent. Has the witch disappeared