CHAPTER 199

“It’s not just me saying this; it’s the truth! I’ve heard it. Nina became a secretary even before she graduated. Opportunity favors those who are near, how could she not marry into a wealthy family? She’s just clever, unlike you all. What can Sue do now? She doesn’t even have a job, and her reputation is so bad. What kind of future can she have?” Lily’s mother’s words were sharp and hurtful to Sue. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at her grandmother. “Grandma, am I still your granddaughter? How can you say I’m not as good as Nina!”

With that, Sue ran out crying.

Lily was worried and called after her, “Sue, Sue!”

Then she turned to her mother. “Mom, how could you say such things in front of Sue? Are you trying to make our lives miserable?”

“I said that to motivate you. Some things need to be fought for. As long as life is good, anything goes!” Lily’s mother sipped her tea, utterly unconcerned about Sue’s well-being.

Sue ran to the edge of a small river, grabbed a stone, and threw it into the water with all her might.

Everyone said she was not as good as Nina.

Why was she always compared to Nina?

She was grown-up now. Why did she still have to measure up to her?

From a young age, Nina excelled academically and possessed remarkable looks, endearing herself to others.

People praised her for being sensible and beautiful, while Sue often faced criticism for not being as mature.

Despite her hard work earning her a place at a prestigious university, where teachers lauded her exceptional performance, Sue couldn’t escape comparisons to Nina, who attended an even more prestigious university.

Now that she’s graduated, it was all about how Nina married into wealth, while Sue’s reputation was tarnished and unable to even secure a job.

Why was Nina always so lucky?

They shared the same last name, yet Sue felt overshadowed by Nina’s success.

When would they praise her for her efforts, ambition, and beauty, acknowledging that she was doing better than Nina?

Sue wiped away her tears, her expression turning cold.

Nina was always considered the shining star of the family, and now that she married well, ensuring a worry-free future, everyone was happy, flattering and ingratiating themselves.

Sue refused to accept this.

Why should Nina’s happiness be envied?

She would make them all see that she, Sue, was a hundred times stronger than Nina!

After the banquet, the guests gradually dispersed, bidding farewell as they left.

“Nash has a good drinking capacity, handles himself well in social situations, and is also friendly to us elders. Nina, you’ve truly found yourself a good husband! We all

really like him!” Those uncles

expressed their approval of Nash.

As the men continued to drink, their joy only increased. They bonded over alcohol and became half-drunk.

Originally, they had expected Nash to be aloof, but they were pleasantly surprised to find him so down-to-earth and capable of holding his liquor.

At first, Nina was not sure how to respond. She smiled and said, “Well then, I’ll take him home now. Goodbye, everyone.”

“Alright!” With a wave, they bid them farewell.

Nina sighed in relief as the guests left. She walked over to Nash, who was waiting for her, and gently supported him. “Had quite a bit to drink, huh?” she remarked. Nash replied, “Not too much, don’t worry.”

“Let’s go back inside and rest for a while,” Nina suggested, concerned for him. He had not fully recovered yet and had consumed quite a bit of alcohol without resting much.

“Okay,” Nash agreed, rising to his feet. Together, they made their way back indoors.

Their hometown was tightly packed with houses, emitting a lively and bustling atmosphere.