Chapter 356: 342 Ying Yuexuan, are you worthy? [1 more update]
The time was just at school dismissal, with a steady flow of people at the school gates where many parents and students thronged.
Especially since the parties involved were Ying Zijin and Ying Yuexuan.
Both had quite a reputation at Verdant, with Ying Zijin nearly worshipped as the Academic God by students across all three grades of high school.
Plus, there was Mong Ru.
Mong Ru’s attire was the latest fashion trend in the imperial capital, different from that of Shanghai City.
But it was not hard to tell she came from a wealthy family and exuded an imposing presence.
Seeing this scene unfold, many students stopped in their tracks, half puzzled and half amazed.
Ying Zijin also halted, turning her head.
Her phoenix eyes were cool and indifferent, bereft of any emotion, like snow on distant mountains.
Hazy and slightly grim with solitude and steepness.
Mong Ru’s expression suddenly stiffened, nearly unable to withstand such a drifting gaze.
A foster daughter, yet possessing such a powerful aura?
Ying Yuexuan choosing this moment to approach Ying Zijin, aside from her genuine desire to see Ying Tianlv, indeed wanted Mong Ru to witness it.
Because she knew well that Ying Zijin wouldn’t bother with her.
With a secret thrill of pleasure, she flaunted to Ying Zijin that her one foot had already stepped into the imperial capital.
“Auntie, you’re quite the comedian,” Xiu Yu also turned, one hand resting on Ying Zijin’s shoulder, while the other pointed at Mong Ru, “Calling her sister and asking for help? Do you know how the Ying Family treated our Zijin?”
This statement caused both Ying Yuexuan and Mong Ru to freeze momentarily.
Ying Yuexuan almost knew what Xiu Yu was about to say, but she couldn’t stop her.
“Auntie, just ask the classmates around, who doesn’t know that the Ying Family used Zijin as a living blood bank? A living blood bank, get it?” Xiu Yu said coldly, “Zijin nearly died in the Ying Family, and now they know to ask for her help? What were they doing before?”
The students who had stopped began speaking up as well.
“Yeah, even though Ying Luwei is the main culprit, God Ying is no Holy Mother. Why should she forgive the Ying Family?”
“They still have the nerve to talk about God Ying’s upbringing. If it were me, and someone from the Ying Family approached, I’d kick them away.”
Ying Yuexuan’s complexion gradually turned ghostly pale.
“So, auntie, I’d advise you to talk less nonsense until you understand the facts. Do you know why Xiao Ming’s grandpa lived to ninety, but you’ll only live to fifty?” Xiu Yu clicked her tongue, “Because Xiao Ming’s grandpa, he never meddles in others’ affairs.”
The surrounding students voiced their disapproval in a chorus of hisses, brimming with mockery.
Before marrying into the Yuan family, Mong Ru was also one of the imperial capital’s socialites and rich ladies, with exceedingly high accomplishments, but even she turned pale with anger at Xiu Yu’s words.
Furthermore, no one had ever spoken to her like that.
Although the Yuan family couldn’t even make the top ten in the imperial capital, they were still a mid-size clan with certain influence.
Mong Ru’s face alternated between green and white, biting her lip, she sneered coldly, “You… you really lack manners!”
“And you, Ying Yuexuan,” Xiu Yu rolled her eyes, ignoring Mong Ru as she looked at Ying Yuexuan, “You there, don’t pretend to have sisterly affection here, calling her ‘sister’. Do you think you qualify?”
She was most annoyed by Ying Yuexuan’s behavior.
Sometimes she was meek and couldn’t speak clearly, at other times she was neither servile nor overbearing.
Needlessly causing misunderstandings and bringing unnecessary trouble to Ying Zijin.
“Really amusing,” Xiu Yu stroked her chin, “You can’t find your brother, so you ask Zijin for help, implying that our Zijin is the true young mistress of the Ying Family? Hm?”
This remark drastically altered Ying Yuexuan’s expression.
More and more stares converged upon her, like thorns on her back that were nearly unbearable.
She had heard people at school say she wasn’t as good in studies, looks, or in arts and sports as Ying Zijin.
But a year ago, that wasn’t what they said.
They said Ying Zijin wasn’t as smart, capable, considerate, or elegant as she was.
Ying Yuexuan had never imagined that in just one year away in O continent, everything would be flipped upside down.
What did she have to compete with Ying Zijin?
Only the status of the young mistress of the Ying Family.
But even that title was a sham.
Yet, she had to cling to it.
Mong Ru was anxious and enraged, but tried to remain tough on the outside, “Yuexuan, let’s go. We shouldn’t stoop to the level of these commoners.”
The two walked away steadily, but their backs betrayed their discomposure.
The students dispersed as well.
Ying Zijin yawned and pulled a small box out of her pocket, handing it to Xiu Yu: “Thanks, for your trouble.”
Xiu Yu knew what was inside the box.
It was a pill.
Beauty-enhancing, skin-firming, and naturally hydrating.
“Alright, Daddy Ying,” Xiu Yu immediately accepted, “If there’s such a good opportunity in the future, count me in.”
Cursing people out to her satisfaction and getting rewarded for it, what a marvelous job she’d do them all!
Ying Zijin’s eyebrows arched, “I rather hope there won’t be a next time.”
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