The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 72

Sam, come to my office
“Why are you blocking it! That was a hickey, wasn’t it?”

“I told you, you’re mistaken… stop making a fuss.”

“Look! You’re obviously feeling guilty, it must be a hickey! Who left it? Who!”

“It’s a wound… Right, do you have a bandage, lend me one.”

“You’re kidding, right? I might not be smart, but I’m not that dumb! You’ve betrayed our ‘Singlehood Alliance’ oath! You’re no longer pure, Sam!”

“Relax, I’m still single, I haven’t betrayed our oath.” Sam didn’t recall ever making such an oath.

“Really?”

Louis kept questioning, clearly not believing Sam’s words.

Sam looked firmly at Louis. “Believe me, women are trouble, the prettier they are, the more so. I hope you never fall into such trouble.”

Louis paused. “Does that mean I won’t be able to get married by thirty?”

Sam smiled. “No worries, by then you could consider changing your style, like switching to men?”

“Go to hell.”

“Quick, give me a bandage.”

“Here! Why the rush?”

Sam took the bandage and placed it on his neck. Though it felt awkward, it was better than blatantly showing it off and letting people speculate.

After all, he was still maintaining the image of a single man.

The morning classes were much easier for Sam now. His enhanced intellect allowed him to absorb knowledge more efficiently in less time.

Soon, it was lunchtime, and Sam was preparing to go eat as usual.

However, Alice, who had just finished the last class, said while packing up her materials, “Sam, I need a moment of your time, come to my office.”

Sam was startled. Not even allowed to have lunch?

But that didn’t make sense. The results of the exams wouldn’t be out so soon. Under normal circumstances, getting results before next week would already be efficient. What could be the reason for calling him to the office?

Unsure, but obliged to go, Sam watched Alice smoothly brush her hair away from her temple and leave the classroom calmly.

Ignoring the envious glances of his classmates, Sam stood up and left. To these young students, being alone with such a beautiful teacher seemed like a divine blessing.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

Sam rapped on the slightly ajar door of the office.

“Come in.”

Alice’s magnetic voice came from inside.

As a teacher, Alice’s classes were hardly ever skipped. Not just because of her beauty, which captured most people’s attention, but also because of her naturally charming voice. It was slightly husky, like the refined quality of a vinyl record, compelling you to pay attention to her words.

Sam pushed the door open. The outside sunlight penetrated through the window, cutting through the dust in the air, forming a path.

This was the Tyndall effect.

Because of the Tyndall effect, light took on a shape.

And so it often is with life; the appearance of someone can shape your entire existence.

Alice was sitting in her chair, dressed in a tight pencil skirt and black stockings that covered her legs.

Her posture was aesthetically pleasing, embodying the essence of an urban beauty – stern and intellectual in silence, unlike Zoe’s complete and thorough gentleness and charm.

She had an aura of independent strength, as if she would never bow to anyone. When she saw Sam enter, Alice instinctively adjusted her glasses.

“Ah, you’re here?” Her first words were quite normal.

Sam approached her. “Yes, teacher. Did you need something from me?”

Alice was about to speak but then noticed the bandage on Sam’s neck, causing her to frown involuntarily. “What happened there?”

Sam touched the uninjured area and said somewhat sheepishly, “Nothing much. I just accidentally scratched myself while getting up today, leaving a small wound.”

“How did you manage to hurt yourself there?” Alice’s gaze held a clear suspicion, as if she doubted the bandage was covering something else.

If it wasn’t a wound, what could it be?

Sam’s expression revealed no flaws. “It’s really nothing. I just fell asleep with my phone on my chest and accidentally scratched my neck with my fingernail while picking it up.”

His explanation seemed reasonable enough, and Alice’s gaze shifted slightly. She seemed not to dwell on it, turning around to pick up something from her desk and handing it to Sam.

“Take a look at this. If it’s okay, just sign it.”

Sam took the paper. “A club application form… A club?” he said, surprised, looking at Alice.

Alice explained, “The school requires every student to join at least one club to ensure a complete experience of youth. Since you haven’t joined any, I took the liberty of applying on your behalf. Just sign this form and take it to the classroom after school to complete the joining process.”

Join a club to experience a complete youth? Sam didn’t believe this was an absolute truth.

“It doesn’t seem right. I don’t even know what this club is like, who’s in it… I have social anxiety around strangers.”

Alice chuckled lightly. “Don’t worry, this club currently has only one member. As for who it is, I won’t tell you for now. You’ll find out after school.”

Alice’s gaze was firm, leaving no room for debate.

Sam looked at the application form again. The name of the club was strikingly written as…

“The Ultimate Human Department… its goal is to study everything learnable, to become the ultimate human… What kind of strange thing is this? Is joining such a club really normal?”

Sam’s eyes widened in confusion. He had heard about the eccentric clubs in this world, but this was beyond extravagant. To explore the ultimate potential of humanity?

Alice smiled, “It does seem a bit odd, but I think it has a positive, aspirational meaning, so I approved the establishment of this club. Or would you prefer to join a different club? Like Latin dance, yoga, or aerobics?”

Sam’s eye twitched. Well, with the system’s help, he was practically evolving towards human limits.

After a brief consideration of pros and cons, he nodded. “I understand, Teacher Alice. I’ll report to The Ultimate Human Department after school.”

“Very well.”

“Then, if there’s nothing else, I’ll go have lunch now.”

“Yes.”

Alice seemed very relaxed to let Sam go. But just as he turned to leave, he heard a seductive voice.

“Sam.”

Instinctively, Sam turned his head, directly meeting Alice’s eyes. He immediately felt a wave of slight dizziness wash over his mind.

Hypnosis! She hadn’t given up!

Sam had no choice but to feign a slightly dazed look, as if under control. He then saw Alice intensely staring into his eyes and saying, “Sam, take off the bandage on your neck.”

She hadn’t forgotten about it!

Sam felt his back breaking into a sweat. If he took it off, the hickey would undoubtedly not escape Alice’s notice.

How could he explain doing something that contradicted her hypnotic command? That was the real issue.

And Sam couldn’t refuse. As he raised his hand, his mind raced.

How could he plausibly explain this situation? How could he proceed with his plans without raising her suspicions?

“Sam, hurry up.”

“I…”