Stupid Bird
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: End less Fantasy Translation
âHow could I dare to offend the Gu family?â Jiang Lingâer said lightly. âI was just reminding you out of kindness. But then again, Aunt Li is such a smart person, but she didnât advise me on anything after the incident. Arenât you just trying to sow discord between the Lis and the Jiangs?â
Old Madam Gu saw that her granddaughter was no match for Jiang Lingâer at all and was about to fall into her trap.
âMiss Jiang, Iâm very sorry,â she said immediately. âMy granddaughter is a bit clumsy; if she has offended you in anyway, please forgive her.â
Jiang Lingâer replied, âOld Madam Gu, youâre too kind. Iâm just reminding Miss Gu not to be a stupid bird who speaks too fast.â
Old Madam Gu was dissatisfied. However, she only smiled and said, âMiss Jiang, please forgive us. My granddaughter is a bit dull in her studies, so she doesnât know how to read the situation.â
Jiang Lingâer smiled sweetly and teased, âSince you said it yourself, youâre right.â
Old Madam Gu smiled, but she was furious. This little girl really knew how to use people.
She stood beside Old Madam Li.
She was very sharp; she could tell Old Madam Li really liked Jiang Lingâer. However, Old Madam Gu and Old Madam Li had always been on good terms. Now that she wanted to set Jiang Lingâer up, she naturally wouldnât stand by and watch.
âLingâer, are you still in school?â she changed the topic. Do you have a boyfriend?â
âGrandma Gu, I havenât thought about finding a boyfriend yet,â said Jiang Lingâer with a smile.
âYouâre still young, thereâs no rush,â said Old Madam Gu.
âYes,â Jiang Lingâer nodded and said, âIâm still focusing on my studies at the moment. Iâll occasionally go out into society to gain experience.â
Old Madam Li immediately said proudly, âOld Gu, let me tell you. Our precious Lingâer is the Chen familyâs spokesperson. Also, in the recent popular drama, sheâs the female lead. Whether itâs her acting skills or her looks, she has received immense praise.â
Jiang Lingâer felt a little embarrassed when she heard Old Madam Liâs praise.
She humbly replied,â Grandma Li, itâs thanks to the crew that this drama received good reviews. If it werenât for the good script, good guidance, and everyoneâs hard work, we actors wouldnât have been so praised. Iâm also quite lucky to have met capable actors with good looks and acting skills. These seniors also guided me into my role, so I didnât take many detours. However, Iâm still very happy to be recognized by everyone for my acting skills.â
Old Madam Gu was very surprised. She had thought that Jiang Lingâer was beautiful, but she didnât expect her to be an actress with good acting skills.
She said, âLingâer, so youâre also hiding your strength.â
Old Madam Li held Jiang Lingâerâs hand affectionately.
She said, âNot only that, but our Lingâer is also a top student. She won first place in the National Advanced Mathematics Competition, the English Language Competition, and the Original Comic and Animation Competition. In short, she has won many awards, and every one of them is very valuable.â
Old Madam Gu was shocked. In the past, many media outlets had said Jiang Lingâer was an idiot and liked to pick fights. Now, it seemed that they were all lying.
Those unscrupulous media outlets had harmed many people. Jiang Lingâerâs ability truly saved her. Otherwise, she wouldâve been killed by public opinion.
Now, she had participated in so many competitions and always got first. Moreover, they were all competitions recognized by the country. No wonder Old Madam Li liked Jiang Lingâer so much.
The person who said she was stupid before probably lost face, right?
âLingâer,â Old Madam Gu asked curiously, âYou have to study, participate in competitions, and film. Do you have enough time for all of that?â
Jiang Lingâer said coquettishly, âOf course. The workload arranged by my manager is still okay. Other than classes and work, the rest are all break times, so I still have time to participate in competitions.â
At this moment, five members of the Zhang family arrived.
Zhang Nuannuan looked at Old Madam Li, who was surrounded by the crowd. Beside her was Jiang Lingâer, who stood very close to her.
She was agitated by this scene. She couldnât control the jealousy in her heart, her expression instantly turning ugly.
âNuannuan, watch your expression,â said Old Madam Zhang when she saw her granddaughterâs gloomy face.
Zhang Nuannuan came back to her senses, immediately adjusting her state of mind and expression.
The Zhangs walked up to Old Madam Li.
âOld Madam Li, this is a small gift from our family. We wish you all the best and good health,â said Old Madam Zhang.
Old Madam Li handed the gift to the butler.
She said, âIâm very honored that Old Madam Zhang could personally come.â
Mr. Zhang and Zhang Xun went to greet the male guests, while the women stayed behind.
Zhang Nuannuan walked over to Jiang Lingâerâs side.
She asked with a smile, âMiss Jiang, long time no see..â