Chapter 171 - 100 deservedly the number one socialite_2
Jinxian sneered dismissively, the top socialite of the flower stands, really thinking she’s something.
"Yun Ya, how come you suddenly thought about entering the entertainment industry?" Jinxian felt the need to clear things up.
"This afternoon, at the coffee shop, a talent scout found me. He said that with my conditions plus his support, I’d definitely be red-hot across half the sky in three years, but I didn’t agree to it. It felt like a scam." Saying that, she casually pulled out a business card from her bag and handed it to Jinxian.
"Look at scammers these days, still quite dedicated to their craft, going to the lengths of making a complete set even for a hoax. This business card actually looks pretty legitimate."
Jinxian took the business card and her pupils unconsciously narrowed at the sight of the name and company on it.
Yun Ya curled her lips: "Aunt Ah Xian, I actually think you’d be quite suitable. Aren’t you still considered some otaku goddess? The boys nowadays like your type. If you entered the entertainment circle, you’d probably be even more popular than Aunt Jiang...."
Yun Ya had long since walked away, leaving Jinxian clutching the business card, frozen in place.
Yun Ya’s words kept circling in her mind.
If you entered the entertainment industry, you would definitely become more famous than Aunt Jiang.
She didn’t want fame or the adoration of the masses, she just wanted one person to like, to notice her.
She had to be better than her sister. Only then would he notice her.
Looking at the business card again, a trace of determination flitted across her eyes.
Yun Ya entered the living room with a very cheerful mood. That old witch Yun Shu had disappeared without a trace. A frail girl walked out from the kitchen, running over with a smile as soon as she saw Yun Ya: "Miss Yun Ya, you’re back. Are you thirsty? I’ll get you some water."
Yun Ya recognized this girl. She was the same one who had spoken out righteously last night.
Seeing Yun Ya’s gaze, the girl shyly lowered her head, her dark skin making it hard to tell if she was blushing.
"What’s your name?" Yun Ya asked.
With a smile, the girl revealed a pair of small tiger teeth, bright white, which only made her face seem darker.
"I’m Cuicui."
"Cuicui?" Yun Ya smiled, "Do you know what the consequences are of getting close to me?"
Cuicui was taken aback and then asked somewhat puzzled, "What consequences? Miss Yun Ya, you are so pretty and elegant, everyone wants to talk with you more."
Yun Ya shook her head. How could such an innocent girl survive in a wealthy family?
"If you want to stay here for the long run, you need to keep your distance from me, at least for the time being."
Cuicui’s head drooped in disappointment: "Does the miss dislike me?"
Yun Ya couldn’t bear it, but such an innocent person shouldn’t be dragged into dirty struggles.
She turned and walked away, her faint voice reaching without a single word missing: "I don’t like you."
Watching the young lady’s retreating figure, Cuicui clenched her fists and murmured softly, "Miss is lying...."
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Yun Ya didn’t come down for dinner. Yun Shu didn’t want to see her face anyway, so this worked out well for her.
Seeing Jinxian a bit out of sorts, Yun Shu raised her hand to her forehead, "Sick?"
Jinxian shook her head and lowered it to take a bite of her food, "I didn’t understand something the teacher explained today; I was just lost in thought for a moment."
Yun Shu said with concern, "You see, don’t overwork yourself with your studies. Just do what you can handle."
Jinxian verbally agreed, but other thoughts had surfaced in her mind.
Although she wasn’t very bright in her studies, she was diligent. Hard work compensates for the lack of wit, and overall, her grades were barely considered excellent. Every time she brought her report card home, Yun Shu would be overjoyed at the sight of the grades and teacher’s comments. Only once, when she hadn’t performed well due to a fever affecting her exam, she clearly remembered the look of disappointment mixed with deep coldness in Yun Shu’s eyes.
Since then, she had snapped out of her blissful ignorance. Only by doubling her efforts and pleasing Yun Shu with outstanding grades, by being a well-behaved, filial, and thoughtful little treasure could she maintain her life of wealth and privilege.
But now... she pursed her lips and lowered her gaze.
Being Yun Shu’s daughter had an expiration date, and moreover, she had grown tired of Yun Shu’s hypocritical face. She wanted more than just a life of opulence...
Though it seemed far-off, like a dream, she had to try...
Just then, Uncle Feng came in from outside, saying the delivery men had brought furniture and asking if it was ordered by Yun Shu.
Yun Shu frowned but before she could speak, Yun Ya came down from upstairs.
"Uncle Feng, let them in. It’s something I ordered."
Uncle Feng glanced at Yun Shu, who put down her chopsticks and went back to her room.