Chapter 35: Say one more sentence and see what happens

Su Xinyan: “My sister left home a long time ago, and I usually can’t get in touch with her, so I’m not very clear on the details.”

“Is someone upstairs deliberately stirring things up?”

“Exactly, everyone knows Su Ran and Xinyan don’t get along well.”

“With her scandalous reputation, is she even fit to attend the Qin family’s banquet? She should take a look at herself and realize her worth.”

“Yes, Young Master Qin, we absolutely cannot let someone like Su Ran ruin Old Master Qin’s birthday banquet, @Qin Zihuai.”

Su Xinyan: “Please everyone, don’t be like this, my sister may be a bit reclusive, but she’s still kind-hearted, please don’t isolate her.”

“Xinyan, have you forgotten how she treated you back then? Let’s not even mention her plagiarizing your work, you almost lost your life because of her.”

“In my opinion, a woman whose heart is so malicious and who repays kindness with enmity should not have been saved back then; it’d have been better if she had died.”

Qin Zihuai: “The Qin family has always been just and fair, treating everyone equally without discrimination. As long as one has good conduct and is open and straightforward, they are warmly welcomed by my family. I also advise certain classmates to take heed and be aware of their own worth.”

Immediately, the chat group erupted with laughter, knowing who Qin Zihuai was referring to in his comments about ‘certain classmates’.

Su Ran’s brows slightly furrowed, and she felt a tightening in her chest.

Indeed, the very next second!

Ye Zhichen: “The mighty Young Master Qin turns out to be a gossip.”

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Qin Zihuai: “Ye Zhichen, what do you mean by that?”

Ye Zhichen: “What do I mean? Can’t you understand Chinese characters? Or can’t you comprehend human speech? Praising you for your eloquence and cunning words.”

Everyone: “…”

Who exactly is it that can’t understand Chinese characters?

However, they dared not intervene in a fight between gods, being mere mortals themselves.

The only ones who would dare to talk back to Qin Zihuai like this were Su Ran and Ye Zhichen.

And Ye Zhichen’s temper is not too good.

As expected…

Ye Zhichen: “I have screen-shotted your conversation. If anyone wants to receive a lawyer’s letter, just try saying more.”

Soon, the chat group quieted down.

Putting down her phone, Su Ran’s face remained emotionless.

Su Xinyan indeed resorted to any measure to coerce her.

Repay kindness with enmity?

Plagiarism?

How old was she back then?

Fifteen years old.

Twenty years old.

Her life had nearly been destroyed.

Classmates?

Apart from Zhichen, she really didn’t have many who could be called classmates.

Ever since Su Xinyan came to her school, right when she had just lost her mother and before she had the chance to learn much, her life was thrown into chaos by Su Xinyan.

Especially after learning about that incident, very few people were willing to be her friend or to believe her.

She was pampered from a young age, accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. But from some point on, she became scheming and calculated her every move.

Was it her mother’s misfortune?

Or was it Su Xinyan’s repeated despicable tactics?

But it was exactly these factors that had shaped who she was now.

Regret or sorrow?

She had neither.

All she felt was relief.

And as for Zhichen, she always stood in front of her, protecting her as if she was someone who needed it, just like always.

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Meanwhile, in Su Xinyan’s room on the second floor of the Su Family house.

Looking at the unrestrained accusations and vulgarities directed at Su Ran in the group chat, Su Xinyan’s brooding expression finally revealed a trace of a smile. The more viciously others cursed, the happier she became.

Su Ran, what does it matter if you’re proud?

With your scandalous reputation, what do you have to compete with me?