The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 644 - 641: Back to Original Form8_1
Mother Huang laughed dryly. "Who can deny that? Everyone in the circle knows how smart Xixi is. Could she have gotten close to the Third Young Master if she wasn’t smart? In this day and age, a woman really can’t get by without some means and schemes..." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
Huang Xiaojue was already extremely impatient. Throughout, he hadn’t really made much eye contact with Yan Xixi. Ever since he had seen an engagement ring on her ring finger at a public event, they hadn’t met again.
Now, listening to his mother’s rambling, who wouldn’t understand her meaning? So, he coughed pointedly, signaling his mother to leave.
Mother Huang had wanted to make a few more sarcastic remarks, but she didn’t dare go against her son’s wishes. So she changed her tone and said politely, "Xixi, studying may be hard, but you must make sure to take good care of yourself. We all look forward to your return after successfully completing your studies. After all, it’s no small feat for a girl to attend South Country University..."
Yan Xixi merely smiled and said, "Don’t worry, Auntie. I won’t disappoint you."
"Let us know before you leave, and we’ll arrange a farewell meal for you."
"Thank you."
Zhou Ting had been very polite all along. Despite being deeply hurt inwardly, she still managed to conclude with some pleasantries. "Xixi, everyone praises your intelligence and competence, saying you’re an inspiration to many girls. Haha, I imagine many people will be seeking your advice for their own success in the future."
Yan Xixi acted as if nothing were amiss. "What is there to share? It’s the same old adage: being pretty enough is all it takes. Beyond that, there are no shortcuts."
She pulled Xu Xiaoya along, saying, "Alright, everyone, we’re going to look around elsewhere."
Watching the two of them flounce off, Mother Huang was so furious she could have spat blood.
What a thing to say, "being pretty enough is all it takes"—is she mocking someone for not being as pretty as her?
Zhou Ting’s expression turned even uglier.
This damned woman! Even now, she’s still so smug and proud. What’s so great about her anyway? Her graceful, retreating figure seemed like a deliberate display. She had changed into the latest style of long dress from a top brand. Her bearing was elegant, her smile radiant, as if she were walking a runway. What’s she putting on such airs for, acting all aloof and noble? PTUI!
Unable to hold back any longer, Mother Huang burst out, "She really has some nerve showing off! Who doesn’t know the Third Young Master dumped her ages ago? A woman like her, superficial and immature, gets a little bit of looks and loses all sense of proportion. Doesn’t she understand the tragedy of relying on looks to get by? She has no substance at all! Men are fickle; once they tire of the old for the new, who would still want her? It serves her right!"
How could I possibly swallow this indignation? If only Yan Xixi were down and out, weeping and wailing, or even pretending to be pitifully battered like when I first met her, that would be one thing! But no, she’s strutting about, so high and mighty.
Even Zhou Ting’s hands were secretly trembling with rage.
With her kind of character, it’s only natural the Third Young Master wouldn’t want her. Any man would eventually despise her. Even the most beautiful woman will age one day. Men might be fooled for a while, but could she deceive them for a lifetime? Who would truly love her?
Zhou Ting, however, was different from Mother Huang. With Huang Xiaojue present, she merely smiled faintly and listened, maintaining her composure.
Huang Xiaojue remained surprisingly silent. He neither stopped his mother nor echoed her sentiments, acting as if this exchange of barbs had nothing to do with him.
In the parking lot, they encountered each other once more. A dazzling white sports car was parked nearby.
Yan Xixi was extremely enthusiastic. "Haha, what a coincidence to meet you all again! Goodbye, everyone!"
