Sponsor System: Harem With Infinite Money-Chapter 193: Declan

The classmates whispered among themselves. There were eight dumplings total, four each. Ryan ate fast, so Tina handed hers over one by one.

The last one, she held directly to Ryan's lips. He paused but took a bite and kept eating.

After drinking half the spicy soup, Ryan pushed the bowl away. Everyone remembered Tina as a germaphobe who kept her distance from Ryan.

Before, the idea of these two sharing breakfast intimately would've been laughable.

And Ryan—since when did he have the nerve to eat from Tina's hand? Worse, he acted like it was nothing. In the past, he'd have turned red as a tomato, hyperventilating.

And the soup—since when did he dare drink first and then push the leftovers toward Tina?

This was insanity. Even more shocking? Tina took the bowl and kept drinking from the same spoon Ryan had used, smiling sweetly. "Was this enough for you?"

"Plenty. I'll grab something after class if I'm hungry," Ryan said lazily.

Tina finished the soup, cleaned up the trash under everyone's stunned gazes, then handed Ryan a tissue.

While he wiped his mouth, she wiped the table. After he was done, she took his used tissue and tossed both away.

Tina's gentle demeanor wasn't shocking—she'd always been easygoing.

The real shock was Ryan's attitude. From start to finish, he acted like a master used to being served—no trace of his old timid self.

Just when everyone was surprised, a handsome boy with a bit of a pretty boy vibe walked in.

"Declan from the Department of Business Administration, what is he doing here???"

"You don't know yet? He's been pursuing Tina fiercely recently, confessing his love in the campus group."

"He owns the biggest hot pot restaurant on University Town Commercial Street. He's quite wealthy, but doesn't he have a girlfriend?"

"Just dump them if you're tired of playing with them. You know how these playboys are..."

Declan scanned the room and spotted Tina. His face immediately broke into a confident smile as he walked over and sat beside her. "Tina, why didn't you reply to my message yesterday?" he asked with a grin.

"I go to bed early. I didn't have time!"

Tina frowned and instinctively shifted away from him.

As she moved, she naturally leaned into Ryan, her hand even unconsciously resting on his thigh.

Declan's expression darkened as he glanced at Ryan, not bothering to hide his disdain. "You're Ryan, right? Tina and I have something to discuss. Mind giving us some space?"

Before Ryan could respond, Tina spoke firmly, "Declan, I don't know you. Please stop harassing me."

"Also, you're not even in our class, let alone our department. Why are you here?"

Her blunt words caught Declan off guard. His face stiffened for a moment before he forced a smile. "Tina, I noticed your phone is outdated. I messaged you last night because I wanted to give you a gift."

He pulled out the latest iPhone 16 and placed it on the table.

"Your birthday already passed, so consider this a belated present," he said earnestly.

Tina barely glanced at it. "I don't know you. Take it back."

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Declan's eyes flickered with surprise. As both a seasoned player and a self-proclaimed "sea emperor," he had done his homework on Tina.

Professional attention-seekers like her usually kept their distance but never turned down expensive gifts.

People like him could see right through her—materialistic, a bit of a green-tea act, but restrained enough to never give anyone real advantages while keeping them hooked.

The one who'd suffered the most under her spell was, of course, Ryan.

Birds of a feather flock together, and in their circle—including Kaiden—they'd all been surprised to realize that none of them had actually slept with Tina. Not even a kiss.

After some discussion, they concluded that if she hadn't been with anyone in high school, she might still be a virgin.

Though not the richest in their group, Declan had the best looks. Intrigued, he made a bet: if he could win Tina over, the others would each give him $10,000. If he failed, he'd pay them instead.

With the bet set, he began his pursuit, especially after his biggest rival, Kaiden, got taken down. His confidence was at an all-time high.

But now, Tina was outright rejecting him.

Declan's smile faltered. "Tina, your phone is practically broken. I just feel bad for you."

Hearing that only made Tina angrier.

This year's birthday had been a nightmare. In previous years, she'd been showered with gifts, but this time, she hadn't been in the mood for any of it.

Ryan had given his iPhone 16 to Yana, along with all those luxury apartments and cars that should've been hers.

The thought made her grit her teeth. "I don't need your pity. You and I have nothing to do with each other. Who the hell are you?"

Her sharp tone stunned not just Declan, but the other girls in the class too.

As women, they'd never had a high opinion of Tina. It wasn't that they sympathized with Ryan—women were just brutally judgmental of their peers.

A green-tea girl who played the innocent, brother-zoning act was exactly the type they despised, even if men fell for it.

Men didn't mind as much. If a girl was gentle, considerate, and gave emotional validation, what did it matter if it cost a little money? The emotional payoff was worth it.

It was the so-called "independent women"—the ones who preached equality but still expected men to foot the bill—who were the real hypocrites.

Tina, at least, had always been soft-spoken and sweet. Even as she led Ryan on for three years, she'd at least given him emotional satisfaction.

Which was why her sudden harshness left everyone speechless.

Declan's face darkened. "Tina, that's going too far."

"Declan, I don't need your concern!"

Tina suddenly grabbed Ryan's hand, her expression turning tender and shy. "I already have someone who cares about me."

Declan burst out laughing. "Him? The guy you've been rejecting for three years? Everyone knows he's just your backup plan."