The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 127 - Title 1
Chapter 127 -127 Title 1
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After more than ten days, Zhong Nianyao returned to the campus without any feelings of discomfort. She strolled around, a hint of nonchalance on her face.
However, perhaps due to Murphy’s Law, the less you want to see someone, the more likely you are to run into them.
From a distance, Zhong Nianyao saw Li Jingming and Shen Yixue walking in her direction.
Indeed, foes often cross each other’s path.
Upon seeing these two, she had no intention of greeting them. Their relationship was not that cordial, and the last encounter had been quite unpleasant. In fact, she had even recouped quite a few losses from Shen Yixue. So, she figured that they should act as if they hadn’t seen her as well.
Unexpectedly, Li Jingyang and Shen Yixue lacked discernment and actually came forward to greet her.
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“Nianyao, long time no see,” Shen Yixue said with a smile, looking no different from usual. “I heard you took such a long vacation to travel! Where did you go for fun?”
It was as if they were still friends like before, pretending as if their past unpleasantness had never happened.
For such hypocrisy, Zhong Nianyao was unwilling to engage. She simply nodded without responding and tried to pass by the two.
She wouldn’t hit a smiling face, and although she didn’t want to deal with Li Jingyang and Shen Yixue, she wouldn’t use harsh words either.
However, to her surprise, Li Jingyang grabbed Shen Yixue’s hand and once again blocked Zhong Nianyao’s path, his expression full of arrogance. “Zhong Nianyao, you probably don’t know! Xiao Xue’s painting won first place in the recent national Painting and Calligraphy competition; even the school takes this matter very seriously.”
Zhong Nianyao, already dissatisfied with Li Jingyang and Shen Yixue’s blocking behavior, frowned. “Shen Yixue won first place?”
“That’s right,”
Li Jingming beamed proudly, as if he himself had won, “The results of the competition have been announced already. Xiao Xue’s ‘Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers’ received unanimous praise from the judges. Her painting will soon be returned to the campus for an exhibition. Even the president of the Painting and Calligraphy Association is planning to come and see Xiao Xue’s work personally!”
“It’s just too much praise from the judges.”
While she said this modestly, Shen Yixue’s face slowly lit up with a smile. “Winning first place was quite a surprise for me.”
This period must have been the most glorious time of her life. Since the results of the calligraphy contest, she had become the focus of attention in the academy. Even the professors in the Arts Department were very fond of her, believing her not studying fine arts would be a waste of her talent.
Moreover, those around her began to see her in a new light due to her achievement, treating her more kindly. Although she faced no hardship on a regular day, she could tell there was some contempt from the wealthy students.
But since winning the competition, that contempt had vanished.
And most importantly, she had even had dinner with Li Jingming’s biological mother. Li Jingming’s mother treated her very kindly, especially upon knowing that the president of the Painting and Calligraphy Association intended to take her as a disciple; her attitude turned even more tender and affectionate.
It could be said that this was the most brilliant moment of her life.
“Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers, huh?” A glint of something undefinable flashed in Zhong Nianyao’s eyes as she cast an ironic smile toward Shen Yixue. “I didn’t expect you could create such a magnificent work!”
If she remembered correctly, the painting she had submitted was a ‘Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers’. Additionally, her own painting seemed to have stirred no ripples.
Most importantly, after finishing that painting, she had made a mark on it, knowing full well if anyone tampered with her work. And indeed, her painting had been interfered with before.
“Zhong Nianyao, what do you mean by that?” Li Jingming’s face darkened instantly. “Why couldn’t Xiao Xue create such a grand painting?”
“You don’t have the skill yet you’re here belittling others. Can’t you stand losing?”
Compared to the agitated Li Jingming, Shen Yixue, being the subject of discussion, reacted unusually. Her face paled slightly, and her smile stiffened for a moment.
Zhong Nianyao observed all of this with a faint smile. “Why so nervous? Even the person involved hasn’t said anything, and here you are, seeking attention?”
“Xiao Xue just doesn’t want to argue with you,” Li Jingming stated firmly, holding Shen Yixue’s hand, announcing, “And now Xiao Xue is my girlfriend; it’s my duty to protect her!”
Observing their clasped hands, Zhong Nianyao’s expression remained unchanged as she casually replied, “Oh, is that so? Then congratulations.”
Her indifference seemed to momentarily stun the pair opposite her.
Shen Yixue laughed shyly, her face flushing, “It’s a recent development. Nianyao, I hope you can wish us well.”
She couldn’t believe that Zhong Nianyao truly didn’t care. Everyone knew about Zhong Nianyao’s feelings for Li Jingming in the past.
Now seeing her with Li Jingming, Zhong Nianyao must be uncomfortable inside, even if she wasn’t showing it.
“Oh, is that so?” Zhong Nianyao shrugged, straightforwardly responding, “Then I’ll wish you well. Hope you get married soon and have a harmonious and united life for a hundred years.”
To use those phrases she saw online, it was like they should be locked in place and save others from their mischief.
Having said that, Zhong Nianyao directly walked past the two and left.
This time, Li Jingming and Shen Yixue did not follow.
However, she could hear Li Jingming raising his voice on purpose from behind her.
“Xiao Xue, my mom said for you to come to our house for dinner tonight. She hasn’t seen you in a long time and is thinking of you!”
Shen Yixue, likewise ensuring she could be heard, replied loudly, “Sure, I’ve been missing auntie too.”
“My mom dotes on you even more than on me; I’m almost getting jealous.”
“Jingming, what nonsense are you talking about! Auntie likes me because of you! We…”
Zhong Nianyao had walked too far to clearly hear their conversation anymore.
But she didn’t care; instead, she found Li Jingming and Shen Yixue’s childish actions quite amusing.
They surely didn’t think they could provoke her with such antics!
