Under the eager gaze of her parents, Zhu Lingling agreed with a smile.
Back in her room, Zhu Lingling opened the wardrobe and began to carefully choose the evening dress she would wear that night.
Looking at every piece of clothing in front of her, it seemed to carry her infinite longing for the upcoming "road to wealth".
In Repulse Bay, the Guo family's situation is a bit disappointing.
Compared with the joyous atmosphere at the Zhu family's side, the atmosphere at the Guo family's mansion seemed a bit dull.
The delicious breakfast on the table was unpopular as no one had a good appetite.
"This is outrageous! TVB is clearly operating a shady business!"
Liu Rumeng's older cousin Guo Jingting slammed his fork on the plate indignantly, "That last bit of hand-to-hand combat was so inexplicable!
How can our Meng Meng not compare to Zhu Lingling? In terms of looks, temperament, and knowledge, she is far better than her! It’s because Mr. Huo took a fancy to Zhu Lingling, so the TV station pushed her hard!
"That's right! It's too bullying!"
Guo Jingzhu also pouted and cursed, "Those newspapers are the same. They only know how to flatter the powerful and bully the weak! Yesterday they were praising Meng Meng to the skies, and today they're praising Zhu Lingling! They're all snobs!"
"I think that hands-on part was tailor-made for Rebecca Chu! The Asia Times reported that her family owns a factory! She grew up in a factory, so assembling these things is child's play for her." Aaron Kwok also joined the condemnation.
Old man Guo Letian sat in the main seat, listening to his grandchildren's chattering, his brows furrowed, and his fingers tapped lightly on the table.
“That’s enough!”
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried undeniable authority, and the living room instantly fell silent. "Second place is great! It's an honor Mengmeng earned through her own strength!"
TVB has its own rules, and winning and losing are common.
Mengmeng is already sad enough, and you are adding fuel to the fire?
"When she wakes up, no one is allowed to mention the competition anymore! You have to pay more attention to her, okay?"
Everyone looked at each other and dared not say anything.
Mr. Guo looked towards the stairs, a hint of worry in his eyes. He knew his granddaughter was very ambitious, and missing out on the championship must have been a big blow.
Liu Rumeng upstairs had actually woken up long ago, and she could hear the faint discussions downstairs.
After washing up and changing into proper casual clothes, she walked downstairs with a calm expression.
"Good morning, Grandpa, good morning, uncles and aunts, good morning, everyone."
Her voice was gentle, and one couldn't tell much emotion from her words.
In fact, after losing last night, Liu Rumeng returned home with a calm mind.
She originally thought that she would care a lot about this championship, but after the final, when she saw Zhu Lingling wearing the crown, Liu Rumeng found that she felt no emotion at all.
So much so that in a phone call with her husband Lin Huowang before going to bed, she said with great luck that she was lucky not to have won the championship, otherwise she would have been annoyed by the upcoming activities and endorsements.
At this time, Liu Rumeng came downstairs. Everyone at the table stopped what they were doing and looked at her cautiously, with obvious concern and hesitation in their eyes. The atmosphere in the entire Guo family seemed a little cautious.
"Mengmeng, did you sleep well last night?"
Guo Linxian hurriedly served porridge to her daughter, her tone tentative.
"It's fine, Mom."
Liu Rumeng took the bowl and responded with a smile.
She could sense her family's silent comfort and deliberate avoidance. She took a sip of porridge, put down her spoon, glanced at the crowd, and said calmly, "Don't worry about me. For me, participating in the Miss Hong Kong pageant was all about the process. Coming in second place is already a recognition of my abilities. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't win, but it's really nothing. I won't take it to heart. Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"
Her smile was sincere and calm, with a kind of detached and open-mindedness.
However, it was this calmness that made the Guo family feel a little helpless, not knowing whether it was true or false.
At this moment, Guo Jingzhu couldn't help but speak out, unable to contain her worry, and blurted out: "Cousin Rumeng, if you didn't win the championship, then Young Master Huo would have gone after the champion, Zhu Lingling.
What if Xiao Linsheng also feels… ashamed because you didn't win the championship, and turns around to pursue Zhu Lingling?
As soon as the words fell, the entire restaurant seemed to be sealed.
Guo Jingzhu is such a bad-mouthed person. She really has no idea what to say and what not to say. She has no sense of propriety at all!
Even if this is what the entire Guo family is worried about, you can't say it in front of Liu Rumeng like this!
Everyone present was looking nervously at Liu Rumeng's face, and Mr. Guo and Guo Linxian glared at Guo Jingzhu fiercely.
The smile on Liu Rumeng's face did not change at all, and even had a hint of ease and confidence that the Guo family could not understand.
She looked at Guo Jingzhu, her tone gentle but clear: "Jingzhu, you really don't have to worry about this. In fact, this result is the best."
After she finished speaking, she wiped the corners of her mouth elegantly with her napkin and stood up. "I'm full, enjoy yourselves. I'm going back to my room to rest."
She turned and left the restaurant with a leisurely pace, and there was no sign of forcing herself from behind.
The entire restaurant was left staring at each other in bewilderment. Old Master Guo sighed, "I told you not to mention it... Sigh, this kid, I'm afraid he's feeling miserable, yet he's forcing a smile to comfort us..."
The Guo family members nodded silently, feeling more sympathetic towards Liu Rumeng's "experience" and more certain that she was hiding her loss.
Meanwhile, at Governor's House, a gentle breeze blew across the terrace.
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