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Theyâre such a happy family!
Wang Xiaomei had been shocked beyond disbelief at such words.
She hadnât realized how generous Ye Fan was.
Just casually handing out hundred-year ginseng, she was green with envy.
Had she known about this earlier, she would have shown off a bit herself and reaped plenty of benefits. But now, Huang Ying had hogged all the advantages.
She hadnât gained a thing.
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As Wang Xiaomei thought more about it, the angrier she became.
She felt that Huang Ying must have calculated everything in advance; otherwise, how could she be so bold?
She must have planned it all out.
It never occurred to her that Huang Ying was the most scheming of them all.
It was she, Wang Xiaomei, who had been blind.
Damn it!
If only she had realized the opportunity she had missed. Now it was too late for regrets; the chance to make amends was gone.
It was her failure to seize it.
âAlright then, off you go to class. Itâs time for daddy to leave, Ms. Huang Ying, Iâll entrust the kids to you!â Ye Fan said.
âNo worries, thatâs my job!â Huang Ying replied with a smile.
This was simply the duty of a teacher.
âGoodbye then!â Ye Fan said, getting ready to leave.
âBye daddy, take care on the road!â
âBye daddy, take care on the road!â
âBye daddy, take care on the road!â
âBye daddy, take care on the road!â
The four little ones said this, waving their small hands.
âOff you go, pay attention in class!â Ye Fan called out, then hopped into his car.
Only then did the children head towards the school building.
âHuang Ying, I never expected you to be this kind of person. I was so wrong about you!â Wang Xiaomei said, approaching Huang Ying slowly after all the children had gone in.
âWhat do you mean?â Huang Ying was a bit confused.
What was wrong with her good sister?
Why did it sound so puzzling?
She didnât understand.
âWhat, do I have to spell it out for you? You really are clever, planning it all in advance, isnât that why you were so calm and brave during the robbery? Fighting to protect the children was all just a little act for you, wasnât it!â Wang Xiaomei crossed her arms and looked at Huang Ying with crazed jealousy in her eyes.
Yes, she was eaten up with envy at this moment!
All of this should have been hers, but it was all stolen by Huang Ying.
Damn it!
Why did someone like Huang Ying even exist, overshadowing her own brilliance?
She absolutely detested Huang Yingâs existence.
âXiaomei, youâve got it all wrong, Iâm not like that. I havenât done anything like that, I was just fulfilling my responsibility as a teacher. I didnât plan any of this; it was all voluntary. Are you misunderstanding something?â Huang Ying said, growing increasingly panicked.
Why was this happening?
She wasnât like that at all.
How could her good friend Wang Xiaomei think this way about her?
How could she possibly scheme about such things?
All she ever wanted was to avoid this kind of empty fame.
âNo, I donât believe it. You had it all planned. Look, you became brave, got famous, and now many parents respect you, admire you. The teachers feel the same way, while the principal and others look at you with new eyes. The children love you even more, and Mr. Ye Fan sees you differently now. All of that was supposed to be mine, it was my role to play!â
âItâs all because of you, youâve obscured my limelight. If not for you, how could I be in such a state? All of this was rightfully mine, and youâve taken it all. Are you happy now, proud of what youâve done? Do you feel smug about your achievements?â
âNo matter if itâs the teachers, leaders, colleagues, parents, children, and many more, everyoneâs praising you, admiring you. Are you pleased with yourself, Huang Ying? Remember this, you have taken everything that was meant to be mine!â Wang Xiaomei hissed, gripping Huang Yingâs shoulders furiously, her eyes filled with rage.
Formerly somewhat delicate looking, her face was now contorted with anger, making her appear utterly hideous.
Indeed, Huang Ying felt this wasnât the Wang Xiaomei she knew.
Her dear sister friend wasnât like this before.
Before, she was kind, beautiful, and generous, but now? This person in front of her certainly couldnât be Xiaomei, it just couldnât be!
The Wang Xiaomei of now was a stranger to her, such an unfamiliar change.
She couldnât understand, were fame and profit really that important?
Why had a good girl become this twisted and ugly?
She hadnât manipulated any of this.
She hadnât taken anything from anyone.
âI told you, I havenât! And your behavior right now is truly disappointing!â Huang Ying looked at Wang Xiaomei with deep sadness in her eyes.
It was heartbreaking.
How could her good friend be so grotesque?
âFine then, disappointed. Ha! Youâve disappointed me even more. You always act so innocent and naïve, do you think everyone will like you? And donât think I donât know or canât see through you. Do you like Ye Fan, do you? He is a married man, and indeed, a fine one. But he has a wife and children. Are you thinking of breaking up a family? I guess Iâm right, arenât I? If I tell others about this, do you think you could still stay at this school?â Wang Xiaomei said with a hint of triumph.
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