Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 695: Arrogant Lady of 297 Days
Lunar December 28th.
A snowstorm came swiftly and fiercely, covering Jingzhou in a pristine blanket of silver overnight.
Early in the morning, luxury cars from various upscale residential areas in Jingzhou competed to exit their garages, ferrying their owners toward the Cold Moon Building in the suburbs.
Today is a big day for Jingzhou.
The Leng family is hosting a grand familial recognition banquet, as Old Sir Leng is about to name his successor.
There has been much speculation recently regarding this successor.
Some say it is Leng Yuan, an illegitimate child who had been lost for years. After an extensive search, Old Sir Leng finally found him and now wants him to return to the family to inherit its business.
Others share even wilder rumors, claiming that it is actually Old Sir Leng’s own illegitimate son. To save face, he has decided to sacrifice the reputation of his deceased son, Leng Yuan. After all, Leng Yuan can no longer confront him directly—whatever the Old Sir says goes. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
Regardless of the rumors, nothing changes the fact that this young man will become the Leng family’s successor.
The Leng family ranks just below the city’s three most prominent surnames, commanding wealth rivaling that of nations and holding mastery over life-saving medical techniques. Not to mention their nationwide healthcare networks and unparalleled influence within the medical field. This soon-to-be successor of the Leng family is set to become the hottest target for connections in Jingzhou.
Inside the Yuan family’s car, Yuan Feng reminded his daughter, "Seize the opportunity today. Make sure to establish a good relationship with this Young Master Leng. If necessary..."
Yuan Feng squinted his eyes; some things need not be spoken aloud—they were mutually understood.
Yuan Tingfang obediently agreed on the surface, though inwardly, she was indifferent.
Her thoughts were elsewhere, wondering whether the Gu family had received an invitation. Would Gu Bichen attend the banquet today?
Xue Lan and Xiao Qing also received similar advice from their elders.
Everyone was eyeing this coveted prize. It would come down to individual abilities.
When Yuan Tingfang arrived at the Cold Moon Building, she realized that nearly all of Jingzhou’s younger generation had gathered—clearly showing Young Master Leng’s status and influence within their circle.
She raised her head to look up at the eight-sided wooden building before her, standing tall like a pagoda. It had five layers of flying eaves, a pyramid-shaped roof topped with golden glazed tiles, and plaques hanging beneath the eaves on all four sides. The plaque on the front bore the golden inscription "Cold Moon Building," penned by Emperor Yan’s era’s renowned calligrapher, Yan Zhong.
The Cold Moon Building was incredibly famous. During the previous dynasty, the royal family loved to come here in winter to admire the snow. Later, in gratitude for the Leng family’s medical contributions, Emperor Yan gifted the Cold Moon Building to them, making it their private property. It’s said that even Old Lady Yu of the Yu family had long coveted it, but there was no way to claim it.
Normally, the Cold Moon Building is never open to outsiders. Hosting the banquet here this time clearly demonstrates the depth of Old Sir Leng’s affection for this successor.
"Look, Gu Bichen is here," Xue Lan nudged the dazed Yuan Tingfang.
Yuan Tingfang turned her head to look.
The youth resembling an elegant gentleman was none other than Gu Bichen.
However, coincidentally, the door of a nearby car opened just then, and Yu Ruohuan stepped out.
She came face-to-face with Gu Bichen.
Yu Ruohuan greeted with a cheerful smile, "What a coincidence."
Recently, besides the Leng family’s illegitimate child, another popular topic of discussion was the rumored engagement between Gu Bichen and Yu Ruohuan, dubbed the "golden boy and jade girl."
This rumor brought up a name long shrouded in dust—Yu Yisen.
It is said that the Yu family tried to mislead everyone, hoping to use Yu Ruohuan to forge a marriage alliance with Gu Bichen, only for Gu Bichen to publicly humiliate them. The rightful engagement had been with the descendants of Yu Yisen, and it had absolutely nothing to do with Yu Ruohuan.
Who was Yu Yisen? Younger generations wouldn’t know, but asking the elders often elicited sharp intakes of breath.
A titan of physics, Yu Yisen made monumental contributions to scientific research. He was a kindred spirit to the Gu family, which was equally devoted to academic pursuits, leading to close ties between the two families. Establishing a marriage agreement was only natural, as no other families were more well-matched.
Though Yu Yisen has faded into the annals of history, his achievements remain indelible. His research continues to be cited in modern academic texts on physics. His name may have been deliberately obscured or skipped over in these works, but any cultured individual with intellectual depth understands the profound significance and influence of his legacy.
To be blunt, even though the Yu family now appears immensely powerful, all of its members combined cannot compare to a single strand of Yu Yisen’s hair. The Gu family’s consistent arrogance and disdain for Yu Ruohuan were entirely expected.
But resorting to deceit as they did—that was truly laughable.
Behind closed doors, many people were ridiculing Old Lady Yu, noting that her theatrical roots were evident—lacking education, shallow in thought, and short-sighted. She had raised a granddaughter who had no sense of shame.
No one openly discussed Yu Yisen’s disappearance, but no one was naive, either. Deep down, everyone had their own mental scales. After all, to seize someone’s achievements, erase their existence, and still refuse to let go—draining them of every last bit of value—that kind of depravity practically defined the Yu family, from the grandmother to the granddaughter and everyone else involved.
