The rain stopped for a while around noon.

Feng Hanjin went out to the bookstore to buy study materials. She was relatively weak in math and physics, and her tutor had specially sent her a book list on Friday. Following the list of books and test papers, she searched shelf by shelf and filled a basket to the brim.

Just as I was about to pay the bill, I suddenly heard a mocking voice.

"You guys have no idea how arrogant Yu Wan was back then. She beat the whole class to a pulp. So what if she has a few stinking coins? She's still the worst student every year."

"Does that mean Class 3 is going to lose to Class 7 in the final exam?"

"I get angry just thinking about this. What's wrong with Tiantian proposing the learning assistance plan? But her good intentions were taken for granted."

Feng Hanjin's eyes darkened slightly as she walked towards the direction the sound came from. Through the gap between the bookshelves, she saw three girls opposite her, all of whom were unfamiliar faces. Judging from their conversation, they were probably students from Jiangnan University.

“Our class committee has already discussed it and decided to all get low scores on the final exam this time. Then we’ll jointly write a letter to the school, claiming that she’s affecting the class’s studies.” He Yan clenched her fist, a sinister glint in her eyes: “If the principal doesn’t expel her, we’ll expose her to the media.”

Last time at the coffee shop, she only exchanged a few words of gossip, and Yu Wan publicly humiliated her and even threatened to hire a lawyer. She couldn't swallow this insult no matter what.

The short girl on the far right covered her mouth: "What? Isn't this inappropriate?"

He Yan crossed her arms, rolled her eyes, and snorted coldly: "What's wrong with that? I just want to teach her a lesson. You tell me, they're both daughters of wealthy families, but Ji Yun Chu is so outstanding, so why is Yu Wan so hated? Humph, she's a parasite on society."

Sun Tiantian was cautious. She looked around and made a "shh" gesture with her finger: "This is a bookstore. Let's go outside and talk."

After the three had completely left, Feng Hanjin lowered her head and looked at the photos on her phone. Although she hadn't had time to record their entire conversation, at least she had taken pictures of their faces, which she gave to Yu Wan to remind her to be wary of those three.

This matter couldn't be explained clearly over a text message. She couldn't wait to see Yu Wan, so she sent her a text message.

Sister, I have something important to tell you. Can we meet alone?

After waiting for five minutes without any response, Feng Hanjin frowned as she looked at the unread message.

She returned to the hotel.

A wave of warmth wafted over, accompanied by a burst of cheerful laughter.

Feng Hanjin walked in with a puzzled look in her eyes and immediately saw Xiao Ling sitting on the sofa, looking radiant, holding Ji Yun Chu's hands tightly, her eyes full of love.

"...Don't worry, I will definitely attend tonight." Xiao Ling said, "I have a professional makeup team. I'll have them do your makeup later, and I guarantee you'll be the most beautiful woman at the banquet tonight."

Ji Yun Chu's eyes lit up with surprise: "Thank you, Aunt Xiao."

It's truly a heartwarming scene of a loving mother and filial son.

Feng Hanjin, however, found it somewhat ironic.

These past few days, she had been tirelessly taking care of Xiao Ling and comforting her, only to be met with cold words and even blame for not building a good relationship with Yu Wan on her behalf. Yet, when faced with a stranger who looked like Yu Wan, she revealed a tender and affectionate demeanor.

So clueless, no wonder...

...Yu Wanhui is getting further and further away from her.

Feng Hanjin's fingers, gripping the handbag, slowly tightened, her nails digging into her palms and causing a slight pain.

"Han Jin, where did you run off to all by yourself without saying a word?" Xiao Ling beckoned her over, wrinkled her nose, and said with a hint of reproach in her voice, "I didn't see you when I woke up. Luckily, Yun Chu came to keep me company."

Xiao Ling is truly blessed. Both her ex-husband Yu Jianguo and her current husband Feng Jingyao have doted on her their entire lives. In addition, her two daughters, Yu Wan and Feng Hanjin, are exceptionally mature and sensible, and they always indulge her. As a result, even in her forties, she occasionally reveals a touch of girlish pride and lives like a princess.

Feng Hanjin hadn't thought much of it before, but so many things had happened lately, and with her heavy academic workload, a sense of disappointment and helplessness constantly weighed on her mind, giving rise to some resentment.

Her head was buzzing, and she felt a lump in her throat. Without thinking, she blurted out, "I went to the bookstore. I told you before I left."

His tone was slightly cold and hard.

Accustomed to her daughter's gentle coaxing, Xiao Ling's expression stiffened, and she said unhappily, "Then I must have misheard. Besides, couldn't you have left a note?"

The atmosphere became inexplicably tense.

Feng Hanjin pursed her lips, glancing at Ji Yunchu out of the corner of her eye. Her ingrained composure allowed her to suppress all her dissatisfaction. She quietly took a breath to calm herself before forcing a smile and saying, "I'm sorry, Mom, I'll be more careful next time."

Xiao Ling's expression softened.

"Aunt Xiao, please forgive Hanjin. She must have left in such a hurry that she forgot." Ji Yun Chu winked at Feng Hanjin, her expression both charming and mischievous: "Right?"

A surge of irritation welled up in Feng Hanjin's heart, and she couldn't help but re-examine Ji Yunchu.

How come she never noticed before that Ji Yun Chu was quite... bitchy?

However, Xiao Ling was very receptive to this. She raised her hand and ruffled Ji Yun Chu's hair, then turned to Feng Han Jin and said, "Yun Chu is getting engaged at the Taiyue Hotel tonight. Let's go celebrate with her together."

Feng Hanjin's lips twitched down: "But today is Sunday..." She has to go to class tomorrow and study for her final exams.

Xiao Ling waved her hand dismissively, interrupting her, "Your grades are so good, missing a day of school is no big deal. I'll ask for leave for you, and you can go back to school tomorrow." With that, she picked up the phone and called Feng Hanjin's homeroom teacher.

Feng Hanjin looked away, moved her lips, but ultimately said nothing. Beside her, her slender fingers gripped her bag tightly, desperately suppressing the bitterness in her heart.

-

It was only five o'clock in the afternoon, but in the depths of winter, darkness had already fallen, and twilight enveloped the earth.

Buzz...

The phone on the table suddenly rang.

At the same time, Yu Wan clicked to save the last piece of data, leaned back, let out a long sigh, and smiled lazily.

Tsk. It's exactly the same as her budget!

"Who the hell doesn't put their phone on silent?" Professor Li was already frustrated as his experiment hit another bottleneck. When he suddenly heard his phone ring, his fiery temper flared up instantly: "Get out! Go back to where you came from! I never want to see you again!"

Everyone immediately fell silent, wondering: Which unlucky person broke Professor Li's rules?

They glanced sideways and began searching the laboratory, feeling immense sympathy for the man.

"Sorry," Yu Wan lazily raised one hand, "it was my alarm clock that went off."