The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 188 - : Settling the Bet
Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Settling the Bet
Upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Chen Lianlian’s eyes lit up, and she quickly spoke, “That’s right, we need to file it with the student council. That would make it all the more solemn.”
In doing so, there would be no need for her to worry about Zhong Niangyao reneging on any chance. As long as Zhong Niangyao stayed away from Zhao Xuanglang, her opportunity would arise.
Thinking of this, Chen Lianlian became even more eager to establish this sure-win bet with Zhong Niangyao.
“Okay!” Zhong Niangyao nodded, then glanced at Shen Yixue and pursed her lips, “But what you need to do now is to talk to your best friend first! If she refuses to agree, then I won’t be willing to make this bet with you.”
“Wait for us a moment.”
Chen Lianlian pulled Shen Yixue aside, then looked at her and spoke frankly, “Xiao Xue, aren’t we still good friends?”
“Lianlian, of course, we are good friends!” Shen Yixue said anxiously, quickly speaking up, “But about this bet—”
Right now, she relied on Chen Lianlian for a better standing within the academy. If she were to fall out with Chen Lianlian now, all her previous efforts to ingratiate herself would have been in vain. However, if she agreed to get involved, she really didn’t want to.
“If you really are my best friend, then you absolutely have to help me this time.” Chen Lianlian’s tone carried a hint of forcefulness, “You know how I feel about Zhao Xuanglang. But now all of Zhao Xuanglang’s thoughts are on Zhong Niangyao, and he can’t see my existence at all. Now is a great chance to stop Zhong Niangyao from getting close to Zhao Xuanglang. You can’t not help me!”
Shen Yixue hemmed and hawed, clearly not wanting to agree. However, she didn’t outright refuse either, because offending Chen Lianlian wasn’t going to do her any good.
Chen Lianlian naturally noticed Shen Yixue’s hesitation and spoke directly, “Xiao Xue, since Zhong Niangyao can put up stakes, you can raise the stakes too! Whatever you’ve lost, let Zhong Niangyao make it up to you!”
If Shen Yixue truly didn’t want to, no amount of coercion from her would be possible. If intimidation wouldn’t work, then she would have to resort to temptation.
“Make it up?” Shen Yixue frowned, a bit confused, “Lianlian, what do you mean—”
“It’s simple!” Chen Lianlian continued, “Wasn’t it because of Zhong Niangyao that you were punished and lost the school’s fee waiver and scholarship? Just let Zhong Niangyao figure out a way to get it back for you, or let her reimburse you!”
“Zhong Niangyao is so wealthy, she definitely won’t refuse.”
By the end, her tone still had a hint of sourness. After all, although they were from wealthy families, they still relied on their families. Even if they had plenty of pocket money, they couldn’t compare to Zhong Niangyao, who held a substantial fortune.
Due to her biological father’s disappearance, and with Old Master Zhong and Old Madam Zhong’s protection, holding onto her father’s estate and occasional financial supplements from the elderly couple, Zhong Niangyao had the most independent wealth among their generation.
Even though she looked down on Zhong Niangyao, she still felt a bit envious in this regard.
After hearing Chen Lianlian’s suggestion, Shen Yixue’s expression shifted, a glint flashed across her eyes, but she still wore a distressed look on her face, “Lianlian, I still think this isn’t very nice. We are all classmates, why should we make things so tense?”
Even though she was already tempted, she couldn’t immediately agree, otherwise Chen Lianlian would certainly get angry because of her initial refusal. Even if she were to consent, it would have to seem like a last resort.
Zhong Niangyao’s lips curled into an amused smile, watching the exchange between Shen Yixue and Chen Lianlian, eyes gleaming with the look of someone enjoying a good show.
Although Chen Lianlian had pulled Shen Yixue aside and had deliberately lowered her voice for the conversation, Zhong Niangyao was still able to hear every word clearly.
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Initially, she thought Chen Lianlian was hoodwinked by Shen Yixue, the prime white lotus. Now it seems, between these two, who held the dominant position was still an open question.
However, Chen Lianlian also came from a wealthy background, and it was normal for her to have calculations.
It was just Shen Yixue who seemed rather funny, thinking she could play Chen Lianlian like a fiddle. Little did she know, she was the one being played.
Before long, Chen Lianlian came before Zhong Niangyao with Shen Yixue’s hand in hers, and spoke, “Zhong Niangyao, isn’t your stake a bit unfair? You asked both of us to get involved, but you’re only putting up one stake, isn’t that unreasonable?”
“Oh, so what you’re saying is—” Zhong Niangyao gestured for them to speak their minds.
Shen Yixue stayed silent, but it was Chen Lianlian who spoke for her, laying out the terms of the bet, “If you lose, you will also have to find a way to resolve Xiao Xue’s cancellation of the school fee waiver eligibility and the loss of her scholarship. If you can’t resolve it, you will have to bear the cost.”
Shen Yixue hung her head low, making it hard to see her expression. However, she didn’t speak, clearly not objecting.
It could even be said that at this moment, she was somewhat nervous. She feared Zhong Niangyao would not agree.
In recent days, all her tuition and living expenses had been paid by Li Jingming. She didn’t know how long this situation could last, because once Chen Sisi found out, she would surely cut off Li Jingming’s funding. Then her situation would be dire.
If she could resolve this issue now, her life would become much easier. Especially if Zhong Niangyao could get her scholarship back, then she could return to her comfortable life before, without the need to work part-time.
Tenglong Academy was a prestigious school, and scholarships were naturally very generous. Of course, that was only for the specially admitted students. For those young ladies of the academy, it was hardly more than pocket change. One can imagine how much she resented losing that money before.
“Sure!” Zhong Niangyao said outright, “No need to talk about all this mess. I’ll just give her three million directly.”
Quickly, the three of them settled the bet. Then, they went together to the student council office at the college to file it.
A day later, almost everyone in the academy knew about the bet between Zhong Niangyao, Chen Lianlian, and Shen Yixue.
The topic generated quite a bit of discussion.
