The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 161 - Madam Invites

Chapter 161: Chapter 161 Madam Invites

The more Shen Yixue said this, the more anxious Li Jingming became, “Xiao Xue, if you trust me, then you should tell me. If I don’t know anything, how can I help you?”

“Jingming, I just can’t continue studying at the academy anymore,” Shen Yixue wiped the tears from her face and continued, “I’ve already been marked down, and the school won’t possibly waive all the miscellaneous fees and provide scholarships for me anymore. You know—” At this point, a bitter smile couldn’t help but surface on Shen Yixue’s face, “The state of my family’s circumstances is there for all to see; my parents can’t afford to support me to continue studying.”

After hearing Shen Yixue’s words, Li Jingming was stunned for a moment, then immediately replied, “Xiao Xue, don’t worry about the tuition fees. You just need to focus on your studies.”

Although his living allowance wasn’t as much as his other brothers, it was still quite substantial. There was absolutely no problem in supporting Shen Yixue’s tuition fees. However, when doing this, he still had to be careful. After all, he needed to keep this a secret from his mother, because his mother had already issued an ultimatum for him to break up with Shen Yixue.

If his mother found out that he was supporting Shen Yixue’s living expenses, the situation could become even uglier.

“No, how could I do that?” Shen Yixue quickly shook her head in refusal, “Jingming, how can I use your money? I—”

“Xiao Xue, we are not strangers,” Li Jingming kissed Shen Yixue’s forehead before continuing, “You are my girlfriend. Because of my mother, I have had to put you through the trouble of having a secret relationship with me. If I can’t even help you with this little thing, what good am I as a boyfriend!”

Finally, after Li Jingming’s repeated persuasion, Shen Yixue agreed. However, what Li Jingming didn’t notice was a glimpse of a dark glint passing through the depths of her eyes.

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Life continued on peacefully, and Shen Yixue returned to the academy to continue her studies. However, unlike before, her return was marked by a particularly low-key demeanor. On weekdays, apart from attending classes, she would either stay in the library or in her dormitory.

Indeed, she returned to living in the dormitory. After all, staying in a hotel was a significant expense, especially now that even her miscellaneous school fees were being taken care of by Li Jingming; there was no way she could continue living in a hotel.

Although the incident where Shen Yixue took Zhong Niangyao’s words to compete in a contest caused a big stir at the academy, those who could be at Tenglong Academy were all either rich or noble, and they didn’t usually spend much time on gossip. So, the heat of this issue gradually subsided.

Of course, this didn’t mean that everyone had forgotten about the incident.

Shen Yixue’s popularity in the academy had cooled down in an instant, and even the young ladies and rich sons who used to be fond of her had all disappeared without a trace.

Zhong Niangyao’s life, on the other hand, hadn’t changed at all; she still went between the school, Tongtian Bridge, and the Zhong Family. The only change was that the professors from the arts department frequently came to persuade her to change her major, saying she shouldn’t bury her talents.

She didn’t pay much attention to it. In her previous life, these were all things taught to her by her master. She felt that, even if her level wasn’t the absolute top, in this era, it was still above many others. Therefore, she didn’t really have the interest to learn it all over again.

Life passed by serenely, but this peacefulness was easily interrupted.

One day, Zhong Niangyao did not go to Tongtian Bridge to set up her stall; instead, she went shopping.

However, she had barely left a shop when she was directly blocked by two tall and muscular men in black, wearing sunglasses, looking every bit the part of bodyguards, who stood in her way. Zhong Niangyao raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flitted through her eyes, but there wasn’t a trace of panic on her face, “Excuse me, you’re blocking my way.”

She wasn’t scared at all. It wasn’t just that it was broad daylight, and they were in a shopping mall with so many people around. With her own abilities, she wouldn’t be trapped by two bodyguards.

“Lady Zhong, our madam has requested your presence!” one of the bodyguards spoke directly, his demeanor natural as if he were simply there to extend an invitation.

“Oh? And who might your madam be?” Zhong Niangyao’s expression remained unchanged, “Do I know her? Teachers have always taught us not to follow strangers!”

Hearing this response, the two bodyguards frowned, and one of them replied, “Lady Zhong, once you meet our madam, you’ll know who she is.”

“Oh, is that so?”

Zhong Niangyao’s eyes conveyed thoughtfulness, as if she was contemplating something, yet she made no move.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s reaction, the two bodyguards did not dare to make any superfluous movements and quietly waited. After all, they were in a busy shopping mall—if any issues arose, it wouldn’t be their employers who would suffer, but them as mere workers.

Just when the two bodyguards thought Zhong Niangyao would refuse, she nodded her head, then lifted her chin, “Then lead the way.”

This sudden change surprised both bodyguards, but they quickly led Zhong Niangyao forward, their pace swift as if they feared she might change her mind the next second.

With the bodyguards’ guidance, Zhong Niangyao arrived at a tea house near the shopping mall.

Upon entering the tea house, what first caught Zhong Niangyao’s attention was not how quaint the decorations were, but rather the fact that the tea house was completely empty.

A meaningful smile played upon her lips. Now she was somewhat curious; just who was this person seeking her out? They even needed to reserve the entire venue; what a mysterious status that suggested!

Her curiosity was soon satisfied.

Even though the place was reserved, the other party was still cautious and chose to meet in a private room.

When Zhong Niangyao arrived at the door of the private room, the bodyguard didn’t follow her in but stood guard at the entrance.

Zhong Niangyao pushed the door open, entered, and saw an elderly lady dressed in a well-fitted cheongsam, sitting at the table and drinking tea with an elegant and dignified poise.

There was also a young woman making tea next to her, her movements graceful and pleasing to the eye.

As soon as she saw the elderly lady, Zhong Niangyao immediately knew who it was because she had just attended her birthday banquet not long ago. It was none other than the old madam of the Lu Family.