Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 522: Whose Daughter is Shangguan Rou (1)_1
It had been clearly announced before the exam that the bet was canceled, allowing both of them to perform normally. The two schemes they had agreed upon were rendered useless. However, the moment the exam ended, both families went back on their word, stating the bet was still on. Yu Zijin’s heart felt heavy looking at that score.
She had lost her elder brother. She had lost him to Shangguan You, handing over the Yu Family’s Crown Prince to the Shangguan Family as a live-in son-in-law. Just thinking of it made Yu Zijin’s heart ache bitterly.
If she weren’t on good terms with Shangguan You, she might have used her status to pressure her. But with Shangguan You... they were closer than sisters, so she couldn’t bring herself to ask for mercy. Still, her brother marrying Youyou wasn’t bad; it was a stroke of luck for him.
"What’s wrong?" Shangguan You asked, looking at Yu Zijin’s distressed face. Yu Zijin also had good exam results, so why is she looking so upset?
"Youyou, you must treat my brother well in the future. Even though he’s marrying into your family, you have to give me some face. Be a bit nicer to my brother. Don’t just hit or scold him," Yu Zijin said. Her words made Shangguan You stumble. Treat her brother well? Not just hit or scold him? What did Yu Zijin take her for?
"AHEM." Shangguan You coughed lightly, her mouth twitching. She had absolutely no interest in Yu Zifeng. Marry into their family? What a joke!
"Youyou, you know, our families played us. Before the exam, they were just messing with us," Yu Zijin said. Shangguan You understood immediately. It’s like they say: for every government measure, there’s a countermeasure from below.
Their perfect plan hadn’t even been used and was now dead in the water. They had been completely played.
This time, they had truly been outmaneuvered by their own families. The thought of losing Yu Zifeng made Yu Zijin’s expression turn sour.
"Youyou, you’re the top scorer in this college entrance exam! I can’t believe I’m friends with the top scorer, and we’re even in the same class!" Gui Luo exclaimed. Her score was just enough to get into Beijing First University, so she could attend the same university as them. Even if they were in different departments, it was still the same school, right?
"Youyou, you’re the undisputed top scorer of the college entrance exam, so you’re treating us tonight!" Yu Zijin said, shaking off her earlier gloom and starting to coax Shangguan You.
"Youyou, I’m coming too! I can’t be left behind!" Gui Luo added.
"Yes, yes, everyone’s going," Shangguan You said with a smile. For her, this result was no surprise at all.
"HMPH! With such good results, who knows if they’re even real?" a cold voice suddenly interjected. Li Meisu and Shangguan Rou walked over.
"Sister," Shangguan Rou said, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Shangguan You. She was about to affectionately reach for Shangguan You’s arm, but Shangguan You’s gaze turned frosty, and she sidestepped the advance.
"I don’t have a younger sister like you," Shangguan You said, her voice indifferent. Her cold glare halted Shangguan Rou’s advance. Shangguan Rou’s eyes reddened, tears welling up as she looked weakly at Shangguan You.
"HMPH! What’s so great about being the top scorer? Her character is deplorable; she even bullies her own biological sister!" Li Meisu raised her voice, drawing the attention of the many onlookers who had gathered. Their gazes focused on the group.
"Some people have no shame, always trying to build themselves up. ’Sister,’ my foot! Do you even have the nerve to say that? When the divorce happened, who was it that turned their back and just left with their people? Now you’re back, trying to curry favor? What a joke!" Yu Zijin retorted sarcastically. The news about Li Wanying and Shangguan Hao had already spread several days ago.
The news of the Li family men’s imprisonment spread like wildfire. The inside story of Li Wanying initiating the divorce from Shangguan Hao was also dug up by those with an interest, and the Li family was branded as ungrateful.
The Li family even moved out of the government compound, relocating to Li Ruizhe’s villa. With the Li family men’s fall from power, their superficial connections vanished. If not for Li Ruizhe, the entire Li family would have been crushed by now.
Now, the Li family had set their sights on Shangguan Rou. After all, Shangguan Rou was still a daughter of the Shangguan family, and the Li family was desperately clinging to this connection.
As soon as the college entrance exam results were out, Li Meisu brought Shangguan Rou to the school. Li Meisu’s own scores were only good enough for an average university, nowhere near Beijing First University. Seeing Shangguan You as the top scorer, she was naturally unconvinced and couldn’t resist a sarcastic remark. Besides, Shangguan Rou was a useful tool against the Shangguan family; despite the divorce, she was, after all, Shangguan Hao’s daughter.
"Li Meisu, Shangguan Rou, know your limits. Don’t take everyone for fools. The Li family had best keep their schemes away from the Shangguan family. And whether or not she’s my sister isn’t for you to decide," Shangguan You said coldly. Her piercing gaze swept over Li Meisu and Shangguan Rou, making both of them shudder.
They wanted to say more, but no words came out as Shangguan You’s imposing aura intensified.
"Shangguan You, the principal wants to see you in his office," a teacher called out at just the right moment.
"Alright," Shangguan You nodded. She swept a cold glance over the two before heading towards the administration building.
The principal’s office was packed with people, all their gazes fervently fixed on Shangguan You. When the principal and senior school staff saw her enter, they collectively breathed a sigh of relief. The principal, who had evidently been waiting for her in the midst of a meeting, leaned in and whispered, "Student Shangguan You, with your score of 740, you’re the national top scorer for the college entrance exam. Several TV stations want to interview you, and a few prestigious universities want to discuss admitting you. They’re offering to waive all four years of tuition and provide various subsidies. What are your thoughts?" The principal inquired. He wasn’t aware of Shangguan You’s true background, but he knew that for any other student, this would be a chance for nationwide fame. However, he couldn’t be sure with Shangguan You.
"Principal, the interviews are fine. As for the universities, I’ve already chosen Beijing First University, so there’s no need to consider others," Shangguan You replied, her voice devoid of emotion. Hearing her response, the principal visibly relaxed. As long as she accepted the interviews, it would be fine. Otherwise, the reporters might think she was looking down on them, leading to more trouble. Her choice of university was even less of an issue; having a national top scorer attend Beijing First University would undoubtedly bring great prestige to the institution.
