From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Ruyu and Xu, the male protagonist, stepped into the academy side by side. The ancient buildings looked solemn and majestic under the sunlight, and the air was filled with the fragrance of ink from books, but there seemed to be a hint of tension mixed in with the fragrance.

Some teachers and students stared at them indifferently, their eyes filled with scrutiny and suspicion, as if they were looking at two outcasts who had trespassed into forbidden territory.

The road to reform is destined to be fraught with difficulties.

Yan Ruyu's lips curled up slightly, her eyes sparkling with confidence, while Xu, the male lead, remained as gentle and refined as ever, though a hint of unwavering determination lurked deep within his eyes.

These two, one like a cunning fox and the other like a wolf hiding its true nature, are destined to stir up a storm at the academy when they join forces.

In a secluded corner of the academy, Master Zhao was discussing in hushed tones with several like-minded teachers. Their faces were gloomy, and their words were filled with resistance and dissatisfaction towards the reforms.

"Hmph, reform? I think that's wishful thinking!" Master Zhao said with a disdainful look and a hint of sarcasm in his tone. "The rules of this academy haven't changed for hundreds of years. How can we allow them to run wild?" He stroked his beard, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. "We'll see. I want to see what tricks they can come up with!"

Not long after, Master Zhao, along with a group of conservative teachers, arrived in front of Yan Ruyu and the male protagonist Xu with great momentum.

"You want to reform the academy?" Master Zhao's tone was sharp, with a questioning tone. "Do you know the rules of this academy? How dare you change them at will!" His voice echoed in the academy, attracting many teachers and students to watch.

The air around seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Yan Ruyu and the male protagonist Xu exchanged a glance, their eyes showing no sign of backing down.

“Master Zhao, times are changing, and the academy should also keep pace with the times.” Yan Ruyu spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, her voice clear and powerful. “Sticking to old ways will only make the academy stagnant and eventually eliminated by the times.” Her tone was firm and resounding, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.

The teachers and students around began to whisper among themselves, and some of those who were initially hesitant gradually began to see a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

The male protagonist, Xu, watched Yan Ruyu with a smile.

"Soliciting nonsense!" Master Zhao roared. "You young people don't understand the essence of the academy at all!" He pointed at Yan Ruyu, his finger trembling slightly. "You...you are simply..."

"What is this?" Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow, a playful smile playing on her lips, her eyes gleaming with cunning.

"Simply... a discerning eye?" Yan Ruyu picked up where Zhao Fuzi left off, skillfully deflecting his attack. She then turned to face the crowd, her voice clear and firm, "Gentlemen, the reform of the academy is not child's play. It is to enable the academy to better pass on knowledge and cultivate talent! Are you willing to watch the academy fall behind the times and eventually decline?" She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, her tone carrying a hint of incitement, "What we need is a more open, inclusive, and vibrant academy! An academy capable of cultivating true pillars of society!"

Yan Ruyu's speech was like a bomb, causing an uproar in the academy.

Some teachers and students who were originally neutral were inspired by her passion and confidence and began to think about the significance of the reform.

A spark of hope gradually ignited in their eyes.

Master Zhao's face turned ashen, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

He never expected that this seemingly delicate woman would have such a powerful aura and persuasive power.

The conservative teachers around him exchanged bewildered glances.

Looking at the spirited Yan Ruyu, the male protagonist Xu's eyes were filled with satisfaction and pride.

He gazed tenderly at her profile, as if he could never get enough of looking at her.

His eyes were filled with love and anticipation for the future.

He knew that he and Yan Ruyu would join hands and forge ahead bravely in this wave of reform!

As night fell, a faint fragrance filled the garden of the academy.

The moonlight, like water, poured down, enveloping the entire garden in a hazy glow.

Yan Ruyu nestled in Xu's arms, feeling his warm embrace and strong heartbeat.

The male lead gently stroked her hair, his eyes full of doting affection.

A blush of happiness spread across Yan Ruyu's face, like a delicate peach blossom, exceptionally beautiful under the moonlight.

The surrounding flowers swayed gently, as if blessing them and witnessing their love.

“Yu’er,” the male protagonist called softly, his voice deep and magnetic, “You look beautiful tonight.”

Yan Ruyu looked up and met his gaze, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

She gently kissed his lips, then buried her head in his chest, feeling his heartbeat and his love.

"Tomorrow, I'm afraid there will be a tough battle to fight..." Yan Ruyu's voice was somewhat worried.

The male lead hugged her tighter, his voice firm, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

In the distance, a furtive figure flashed by...

The next day, Young Master Qian deliberately arrived late. In class, he pretended to accidentally knock over the inkstone, splashing ink onto the clothes of several students around him.

Just as he was about to vent his anger and complain about the chaotic management of the academy after the reform, he heard a clear voice: "Young Master Qian, you are holding the Book of Poetry upside down."

The crowd burst into laughter, and Young Master Qian's face flushed red and then turned pale, stammering for a long time before he could speak.

Miss Li stepped forward, her eyes bright and unwavering: "Young Master Qian, isn't your acting a bit too clumsy? You had a private conversation with Master Zhao until late last night, and today you deliberately cause trouble in class. Do you really think we're all fools?"

Young Master Qian panicked completely and stammered, "I...I didn't..." His face was ashen, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He looked like a mouse whose tail had been stepped on, panicked and helpless.

The students around her looked at Miss Li with admiration, whispering among themselves, "Miss Li is so brave," and "That young master Qian is such a coward."

At this moment, Mr. Sun, who had been silent all along, stepped forward and spoke passionately: "I have been teaching for decades and I know the ills of the academy! Reform is imperative!" He took out a thick stack of lesson plans, which were densely filled with his teaching experience and reform suggestions, like a warrior brandishing a sharp sword, which was awe-inspiring.

The conservative teachers turned ashen-faced, and Master Zhao was so angry that his beard trembled, but he was powerless to refute them.

Dean Zhou, who had remained silent until now, nodded slightly.

In the stillness of the night, the academy was shrouded in silence, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Several conservative teachers, including Master Zhao, gathered in the dimly lit room, their faces bearing sinister smiles, as if they were plotting something.

"Hmph, do they think they can win like this?" Master Zhao sneered, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "The real show has only just begun!"

Meanwhile, Yan Ruyu and the male protagonist Xu stood by the window, gazing at the darkness in the distance. Their night was eerily quiet...

"Yu'er, be careful..." The male protagonist Xu gently embraced Yan Ruyu and whispered in her ear.

Yan Ruyu nodded and squeezed his hand.