Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 511 Peach Blossoms Blooming (2)_1

"Youyou, they are still playing basketball," Zhu Li spoke in surprise, then immediately covered her mouth. The afterglow of the sunset washed over the playground, casting their two long, slim figures into sharp relief in the fading light. Golden sunshine spilled over them.

In the heat of their contest, a tall figure leaped from the ground, executing a stylish dunk. The basketball landed steadily in the hoop with a THUD. The tall figure stood firmly on the ground afterward.

"Han Shao, that was awesome!" a girl’s cheer rang out. "Lan Shao, Han Shao, you two are evenly matched! It’s a tie." Feng Shao’an approached, smiling as he spoke to the two figures on the basketball court.

"Mm." Han Yachu’s icy eyes narrowed slightly. He took the water Feng Shao’an handed him and drank it.

"To beat you, I still need to work harder," Lan Xuan said, also taking several big gulps of water. He patted Han Yachu on the shoulder. Beating Han Yachu is no easy feat, he thought.

"Lan Shao, Han Shao, both of you are amazing," Feng Shaomei’s ingratiating voice chimed in. Two handsome men, looking good from any angle. If it hadn’t been for her brother’s help, she wouldn’t have had the chance to interact with them, even though their attitude was still quite cold. But at least they didn’t drive her away.

"Youyou, you really have a connection with them. Every time you come back, you run into them," Zhu Li whispered, watching the figures on the playground from a distance.

The corners of Shangguan You’s mouth lifted slightly. This was the turning point of her fate, the place where she was starting over. Lan Xuan and Han Yachu were, naturally, connected to it.

Shangguan You shook her head, having no intention of stepping forward to greet them.

"Lan Shao, Han Shao, what majors did you apply for? Is it a military academy?"

"No, I applied for political science."

"Lan Shao, you’re interested in politics?"

"Just a matter of interest."

"And you, Han Shao?"

"Same," Han Yachu said, wiping off his sweat, his voice indifferent. A slender figure appeared in his mind. His original dream had been to join the military, but he had discarded that idea last year. Although he and Lan Xuan had inadvertently witnessed the style of the wealthy, they also deeply understood the gap between them and her.

"But wasn’t it your dream to join the military?"

"Dreams are different from reality."

"That’s right." Lan Xuan and Han Yachu exchanged looks, then headed toward the locker room.

Political science. Only by entering politics, by being part of that circle of power, could they get a little closer to her. Otherwise, the distance between them would only grow, to the point where even meeting her would be difficult. This had been their shared thought since the New Year.

"Let’s go," Shangguan You said, shaking her head. She just wanted to come here and see it, see the place where she was reborn. Shangguan You remained silent. Although Zhu Li was chatty, she seemed to notice that Youyou didn’t want to talk, so Zhu Li wisely shut her mouth as well. They strolled slowly through the campus.

"Youyou, over there is the new music classroom."

"If only I could play the piano. You have no idea how much attention the Li Family siblings got at the annual gala," Zhu Li said with a hint of loss. Her family’s financial situation had only recently improved, so her parents wouldn’t let her learn such things now. Besides, she had no talent for it.

CREAK. The two of them pushed open the classroom door and walked in together. A piano with its black and white keys stood in the center of the room. Shangguan You approached the piano step by step and sat down lightly, her hands gently caressing the keys. How long has it been since I last played? she wondered. Shangguan You sat down, her hands beginning to move expertly across the black and white keys.

A pleasing melody quickly flowed from her hands. Shangguan You was playing "Tears," and the song, tinged with sadness, filled the room.

In the quiet campus, beautiful music began to play. Han Yachu and Lan Xuan exchanged glances and walked toward the source of the sound. A slender figure sat at the piano, her delicate, jade-like hands flying rapidly over the keys.

Shangguan You’s attire couldn’t have been more ordinary: a T-shirt, a pair of jeans, casual shoes, and her dark hair tied back in a ponytail. The afterglow of the sunset streamed through the window, casting a faint golden light upon her. It was as if she radiated a subtle magic, making it impossible for anyone to look away.

The sorrowful music flowed from her hands, its notes rising and falling with her emotions. Shangguan You was completely immersed in the music, and the suppressed feelings in her heart gradually dissipated with each note.

Her delicate features, bathed in the afterglow, were imbued with an added gentleness and beauty. Han Yachu’s eyes narrowed. Is she in a bad mood? Lan Xuan’s eyes also flickered. When did she get back? Why is she here? Is she upset?

Feng Shaomei and Feng Shao’an were also drawn over by the sound of the piano. When they clearly saw the figure at the piano, both sensibly kept quiet. Feng Shaomei even swallowed back the curses that were about to escape her lips.

Her hands continued to fly across the keys. A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted over. A tall figure stood beside her, his long hands covering hers, joining her in playing the piano.

Shangguan You looked up in surprise at the person beside her. Lan Xuan’s lips curled into a slight smile as his hands quickly took the lead. The initially melancholic tune gradually became joyful, like a gentle stream washing over her heart, soothing its wounds...

The corners of Shangguan You’s lips curved into a soft smile, and she chuckled lightly. Her hands moved flexibly, coordinating with Lan Xuan’s fingering. When the piece ended, Shangguan You’s hands rested on the piano keys, and she nodded lightly at Lan Xuan.

"When did you get back?" Lan Xuan asked, his hands also resting on the piano. He nodded and smiled at Shangguan You like an old friend, gently asking the question on his mind. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Just now," Shangguan You replied with a faint smile. Talking with Lan Xuan, looking at his warm and gentle face, made her feel very peaceful. Even the turmoil in her heart was swept away.

Looking at Lan Xuan, she was suddenly reminded of Shangguan Qing. Her brother Qing. If Shangguan Qing were here, she believed he would accompany her just like this, and perhaps even try to cheer her up.