My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 1786: Incredibly Gentle
"She’s been bedridden a lot these days, feeling quite bored. I hope you can play some music for her more often to lift her spirits."
Ling Kong thought of his mother’s health gradually improving, and the smile on his face grew a bit more, becoming as gentle as the spring sun shining on the lake, sparkling with dazzling golden light.
Lie Fengzi was taken aback.
She had seen this man a few times, but he always maintained a high and proud demeanor, like a celestial being above the clouds. Even when speaking to you face to face, you could feel that distant sense of estrangement, making him seem entirely unapproachable.
His handsome face, even with a smile, carried a cold indifference, always leaving the impression that he was distracted, filled with aloofness and disdain.
Yet now, astonishingly, he smiled at her with such radiance and tenderness, unbelievably so, almost impossibly tender. So beautiful, he must harbor some feelings for her to smile that way, right?
This thought made her heart race, almost leaping out of her chest, her face warming up. She quickly calmed her joyous yet tense emotions.
"To help the Councilman’s wife’s health, I am more than willing. I was admitted to the Imperial College of Technology this year, though juggling studies and research keeps me quite busy. However, I will make time to accompany the lady as much as possible." Lie Fengzi maintained a composed expression, yet her heart was genuinely thrilled. She hadn’t expected the Councilman’s wife to mention her in front of him.
It seemed the Councilman’s wife was fond of her too, even wanting her to play music for her more often. This was truly an excellent opportunity to foster her relationship with the Councilman’s wife.
If she could win the favor of the Councilman’s wife, she would have a better chance of getting closer to the Councilman’s new son, rumored to be very filial. If the Councilman’s wife liked her, he would surely see her in a different light.
She could also use the influence of the Councilman’s wife to interact with him more often. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
"Are you a freshman at The Imperial College of Technology this year?" Ling Kong also showed signs of surprise and a sense of commendation, as truth be told, the noble life was inherently privileged. Many rich second-generation elites were content with the status quo, not striving for advancement; those who did were few.
Today’s young women mostly consider marriage and childbearing as their highest life goals. As long as they look good and have good childbearing capabilities, they’re deemed excellent women, so their pursuit of academics and career ambitions tend not to be high.
Let alone noble women, how many of them are genuinely willing to work hard? They attend a noble university to earn a degree just for family prestige, then spend each day attending parties, dressing up, chasing trends, and competing for eligible men!
However, those willing to pursue a career are as rare as a unicorn, and getting into a school as prestigious as the Imperial College of Technology requires not only immense effort but also significant talent, emerging from countless others to stand out.
Moreover, the Imperial College of Technology admits the fewest female students globally each year, less than fifty, making them rarer than giant diamonds. Therefore, women admitted to this school are undoubtedly the crème de la crème, superstars with limitless futures!
"Yes." Lie Fengzi couldn’t help but speak with a touch of pride. It’s an edge she holds over other equally noble ducal ladies, this ability to stand out and shine.
This prestigious academic credential, the esteemed identity of a super elite institution, suffices to allow her to outshine a group of inept heiresses by several levels.
Thus, she is confident she has enough merit to marry the man before her and let the Councilman and his wife feel the honor.
