Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Bai Xue felt very embarrassed. She hated Jiang Jun so much. It was all Jiang Junâs fault.
She held her emotions back and managed to force a smile, saying, âIâm okay, just a bit of an ankle twist.â
As she took her seat, Bai Xue couldnât help but glance at Jiang Lingâer and Wen Nuan. Their presence only added to her frustration.
Wen Nuan, in a hushed tone, remarked, âItâs quite a limp. I mean, have you seen someone walk like that? It looks like she can barely close her legs!â Jiang Lingâer cleared her throat and whispered, âWho cares? Maybe she made a deal with Jiang Jun to defame me.â
Wen Nuanâs expression darkened. â1 heard Brother Lin say that Jiang Jun was behind the trending posts that were shitting on you. Could it have something to do with Bai Xue?â
Jiang Lingâer offered a reassuring smile. âPerhaps, but letâs not dwell on that for now.â
A compassionate student noticed Bai Xueâs discomfort and asked, âDo you need to visit the infirmary or the hospital?â
Bai Xue replied, âThank you, but itâs not too serious. Iâll see if it improves after class; if not, Iâll take a taxi to the hospital.â
Bai Xue couldnât help but feel despondent. She wished she could just go home, but she had to silence her teacher, and not attending class would have consequences.
The drama teacher, who happened to be Li Yanâs aunt, could exploit her absence, causing more problems.
Although Old Wang had told Bai Xue that Little Six was not the second young master of the Chen family, Jiang Lingâer and Wen Nuan had indeed gone to the Chen Group company building early this morning. What were they up to? The fact that they had entered without any trouble made her even more uneasy and angry.
With these thoughts in mind, Bai Xue surreptitiously glanced at Jiang Lingâer and Wen Nuan, but Wen Nuan caught her and shot a disgusted look her way. âWhat are you staring at?â Wen Nuan asked with a cold tone.
Bai Xue felt a pang of guilt and tried to defuse the situation. â1 didnât see Lingâer in class this morning, so 1 was concerned.â
âYou should be more concerned about your twisted ankle,â Jiang Lingâer remarked meaningfully.
Bai Xue was taken aback and was about to respond when the drama teacher entered the classroom, forcing her to remain silent.
Two days later, all the Chen Groupâs chain stores changed their endorsement posters to feature Jiang Lingâer. The companyâs new advertisements also began airing on big screens.
Seeing the elegant Jiang Lingâer in the advertisements, Bai Xueâs anger flared. Her suspicion had been justified; she wasnât imagining things.
When she encountered Jiang Lingâer again, Bai Xue forced a smile and commented, âLingâer, 1 never expected youâd be the one to sign with the Chen Group. When I visited the Chen Group earlier, I was told they already had a spokesperson. I wondered who it would be.â
âOh?â Jiang Lingâer feigned surprise. â1 was quite taken aback when they made that decision the very same day.â
Bai Xue was left speechless. Her frustration was building, and she asked, âWhat do you mean by âthe same dayâ?â
Wen Nuan chimed in, âIt was the day before you mentioned auditioning for Chen Group. By that time, Chen Group had already signed with Lingâer.â
Bai Xueâs expression soured further as she grappled with embarrassment and anger.
âNow you realize youâre the clown?â Wen Nuan quipped with a smile.
At that moment, someone spoke up in Bai Xueâs defense. âWeâre all classmates; you shouldnât humiliate her like this. Youâve gone too far by withholding the truth and letting her make a fool of herself.â
Jiang Lingâer and Wen Nuan exchanged glances before turning to see who had spoken up. It was none other than the classâs heartthrob, Song Qingfeng.
As expected, Bai Xue had the support of a typical protagonist. Song Qingfeng was usually low-profile, but he stood up for her.
Seeing the gazes of Wen Nuan and Jiang Lingâer, Song Qingfeng assumed it was because of his charm, and he couldnât help but feel disdain.
âJiang Lingâer,â Song Qingfeng said sarcastically, â1 canât fathom why the Chen Group would associate with someone as vicious as you.â
Wen Nuan was infuriated by this and glanced at Bai Xue, saying, âBai Xue, you truly have a gift. No matter where you go, people come out of the woodwork to support you.â
Song Qingfeng was incensed, and a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes. âWen
Nuan, I was talking about Jiang Lingâer.. Why are you bringing Bai Xue into this? Are you jealous of her?â