Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 513 Peach Blossoms Blooming (4)_1

In July, the sky only turned completely dark by nine in the evening, but dinner surely couldn’t be treated as a late-night snack. The Han Family also resided in Lotus Villa and could be considered neighbors to Shangguan You.

Shangguan You once again felt the Han Family’s warm reception. Looking at Han Xiao, Mrs. Han, and their family—so warm and gentle, like flowing water—a warmth unavoidably rose in her heart.

Of course, she also saw Lan Guohua, the Mayor’s wife, and the Feng couple. The three families were privately close, and their younger members also got along well, so it wasn’t strange for them to gather. However, Shangguan You always noticed that Lan Guohua’s gaze towards her seemed somewhat different.

This distinguished Mayor was always looking at her thoughtfully, which made her slightly puzzled. Although I’m a member of the Shangguan Family, I’m just a humble student. I’m not yet important enough to make a Mayor apprehensive, am I?

"Youyou, if you don’t find it disdainful, then call me Uncle Lan. Soon, Lan Xuan will be going to Beijing. At that time, we’ll have to rely on you to take good care of him," Lan Guohua spoke earnestly, without the airs one would expect of a Mayor. He conversed leisurely with Shangguan You as if she were family.

"That’s right, Student Shangguan You, Yachu is also heading to Beijing. You’re familiar with the place. Once they’re there, if he has any issues, I hope you’ll take care of him. If there’s anything they don’t understand, you’ll need to teach them," Han Xiao said, putting down his chopsticks and exuding an elder’s kindness.

Ugh, Shangguan You felt her eyelids twitch. What exactly is going on? Then, seeing the suggestive glances of the Principal’s wife and the Mayor’s wife—glances that darted between her, Han Yachu, and Lan Xuan—she suddenly felt her scalp tingle.

"Youyou, this auntie only has one child. When they go to Beijing, they’ll be in your hands."

"You have to take good care of them and make sure they don’t pick up bad habits."

"AHEM, AHEM." Shangguan You choked a little on the soup she had been sipping. Although she managed not to spray it out, some went down the wrong pipe, making her face flush red as she coughed.

Two pairs of hands simultaneously patted her back lightly.

"Drink slowly."

Hearing both their voices, Shangguan You suddenly felt her scalp tingle again. What is happening? This was supposed to be just a dinner, so why does it feel like it’s turned into a matchmaking banquet? I had only just sat down when the two ladies positioned themselves on either side of me. When they saw Han Yachu and Lan Xuan approach, they both stood up to make room. And now they’re saying things like this! What on earth happened that I don’t know about?

The atmosphere in the Han Family’s living room was very harmonious. Among everyone present, only Zhu Li dared not breathe too loudly. The presence of a Principal was already pressuring enough; the arrival of the Mayor and his wife made her wish she could hide. And being near the Feng siblings, who were always at odds with her, made her break out in a sweat even just sitting there. Dinner had been terribly frustrating. Compared to their elegant manners, she felt completely uncouth.

Moreover, this face-to-face conversation was even more uncomfortable for her. If it weren’t for Youyou appearing quite happy, she would have already wanted to leave.

She wasn’t the only one with nothing to say; the Feng siblings were in the same boat, only offering forced smiles, unable to join the conversation. Mr. and Mrs. Feng were all smiles towards Shangguan You, but her attitude towards them remained rather cold.

Han Xiao and Lan Guohua often discussed her college entrance exam results and university applications. Mrs. Han showed particular concern for Shangguan You, and Mrs. Lan was also very affectionate towards her.

Han Yachu and Lan Xuan listened quietly, occasionally saying a few words, their gazes frequently resting on Shangguan You. Since returning from Beijing over the New Year, the two young men had developed a mutual understanding. Now that the college entrance exams were over and they were just awaiting the results, they felt they were a step closer to her.

In a short time, Shangguan You had grown even more beautiful. She radiated Spiritual Energy, and her elegant, pure aura naturally invited closeness and drew inexplicable affection from others.

As she sat there quietly, smiling faintly and speaking softly, it was impossible for others to look away. The feelings they had suppressed—due to their studies, the distance, and various other reasons—could no longer be held back.

Their families hadn’t missed the two young men’s unusual behavior that evening, which was why Mrs. Han and Mrs. Lan were so enthusiastic and friendly. This was the first time their darlings had lost their composure around a girl, so they naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to give their children a push.

"Youyou, your father too is a busy man, yet he has educated you so well. With this year’s college entrance exam results, it seems the Shangguan Family will be proud of you once again. Truly remarkable. It looks like we have much to learn from him," Lan Guohua said with a gentle laugh. Although he appeared very kind and his smile was gentle, the inherent aura of a high-ranking official constantly weighed on the others present.

"Uncle Lan, you flatter me. If Daddy heard this, he would surely roar with laughter. Moreover, the results aren’t out yet, so it’s still uncertain how they will turn out," Shangguan You replied with a light smile. Lan Guohua knows Daddy? But I don’t remember them talking last time.

"Alright, now let’s get down to business, Youyou," Mrs. Han’s voice piped up. "Did you apply to Beijing First University? Are you studying political science? Judging from your skip-level exam last semester, becoming the top scholar in the college entrance exam shouldn’t be a problem for you, right?" She was most concerned about which university Shangguan You had applied to; only by knowing this would she know if her son still had a chance.

"I did apply to Beijing First University, but not for political science. I chose the department of traditional Chinese medicine," Shangguan You said with a light smile. Her words momentarily stunned everyone present. Han Yachu looked at Shangguan You, bewildered. Didn’t she say before that she wanted to build her own business empire? I assumed she would choose finance or political science. Given her background, it was natural to think she’d follow the family’s path. I truly don’t understand why she’d choose traditional Chinese medicine. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Youyou, why didn’t you apply for political science? Traditional Chinese medicine isn’t easy to study. Without a solid foundation and practical experience, even if you complete the studies, it won’t be of much use," Lan Guohua remarked gently. He was speaking the truth. Traditional Chinese medicine differed from other majors, as it required a solid foundation and extensive knowledge.