At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Jiang Mianmian, like needles pricking her painfully.
"Why?" she asked, somewhat angrily.
Han Li rolled her eyes, not bothering to explain to her.
Gu Zihan ran over and sneered at her: "Heh, why? Just because of your poor, shabby appearance!"
"Jiang Mianmian, go back to your room and take a good look in the mirror! Look at what you're wearing! Please, we're going to visit the Grand Palace! It's the most prestigious place in all of Southeast Asia! If you go into the palace like this, won't people laugh their heads off?"
"you……"
Jiang Mianmian's small hand suddenly tightened, so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
Gu Zihan flicked her newly bought LV bag, put on her sunglasses, a mocking smile curling at the corner of her lips, and turned to leave.
"Mianmian." A familiar voice suddenly came from behind.
Jiang Mianmian was taken aback. It was Xia Zhi. This was the first time Xia Zhi had spoken to her on the way from Jiangzhou to Nanyang.
"Xia Zhi, I..."
“Mianmian, I think Gu Zihan is right, and Teacher Han’s concerns are also reasonable.”
"What did you say?" Jiang Mianmian felt as if she had stepped into thin air, her heart aching. "Xia Zhi, aren't you going to help me?"
"What do you want me to help you with?" Xia Zhi looked her up and down with a cold gaze. "Going to the Grand Palace like this is really embarrassing! Don't ruin our school's reputation!"
Jiang Mianmian bit her lip, remaining silent, only feeling a strong sense of powerlessness.
Their friendship, like Xia Zhi's retreating figure, grew farther and farther away until it finally disappeared from her sight.
This opportunity to go to the Grand Palace is rare, but if Han Li really doesn't let her go, she has nothing to say.
If Xia Zhi could stand up for her and say a word in her defense, she would feel better even if she couldn't go...
Jiang Mianmian took a deep breath, suppressing the surge of grievances, and walked upstairs to her room, looking utterly dejected.
“Mianmian,” Xu Xiaonuo pulled her back, “I brought a lot of clothes, how about I lend you one? My clothes are all designer brands, they should meet Teacher Han’s standards…”
"No need," Jiang Mianmian said with a wry smile.
She knew Xu Xiaonuo meant well, but things had come to this point, and no matter what she did, Han Li wouldn't let her join the visiting group.
*
The group from the school arrived at the entrance of the Grand Palace on time.
After going through numerous security checks and nearly two hours of hassle, we finally entered the palace gates—and before entering, we had to strictly follow the royal family's requirements to change into long gowns, and women had to change into sarongs.
With everything ready, Asu arrived with a group of guards.
"You're students from Jiangzhou, right?"
"Indeed, indeed!" Han Li smiled obsequiously, showing everyone the invitations in their hands. "We just received the notification last night that these are invitations personally written by the King. It's truly an honor!"
"His Majesty said he hopes that your students will have a pleasant and unforgettable day here!"
Asu bowed slightly, carefully collected all the invitations, and examined them one by one.
However, among all these invitations, there wasn't a single one for someone named Jiang Mianmian.
Asu frowned, checking repeatedly. He was absolutely certain he wouldn't mistake the name Jiang Mianmian, nor would he dare to. How could he possibly misunderstand the young master's wife?
Besides, she is the main character today. If it weren't for her, His Majesty wouldn't have summoned this group of people!
Seeing that his expression was off, Han Li stepped forward and asked with a fawning smile, "Sir... is there a problem?"
Asu had someone bring him a list and checked it off with great seriousness.
"Teacher Han, the number of students here is different from the number on the list!"
"Oh." Han Li adjusted her glasses and smiled, "One student isn't coming!"
"who?"
"Jiang Mianmian".
Asu's expression changed drastically. "Why didn't she come?"
"Because..." Han Li really hadn't thought about how she would answer the question if asked.
Think about it, the people in the Grand Palace are quite strange. Wouldn't it be better if one person were missing? Why investigate so precisely!
"Because this student's attire is not very appropriate, we don't need her to come!"
"Heh, that doesn't matter." Asu chuckled. "We'll provide Jiang with clothes after she arrives."
"But she...she still has a cough and isn't feeling well!"
"Really?" Asu continued, "Our Southeast Asian miracle doctor, President Yin Ruohong, is a frequent visitor to the main hall. We can ask President Yin to take a look; he's guaranteed to cure your ailment!"
"But……"
Han Li couldn't come up with any decent excuse.
Asu had long seen through this kind of person's true colors and gave a cold smile: "Teacher Han, if this student Jiang doesn't come, then all of your invitations will have to be invalidated!"
"What?" Han Li panicked. "This...why? It's just one person missing, and besides, she didn't want to come. She wanted to rest at the hotel!"
"Don't want to come?" Asu glanced at her sideways. "It's a rare opportunity to visit the Grand Palace. Every student studying architecture wants to come! Ha, Teacher Han, could it be that you have some kind of grudge against this student Jiang and are deliberately preventing her from coming?"
"this……"
Han Li gasped.
Asu was a man close to the king, in charge of the entire royal palace.
She can't afford to offend her!
Just as she was hesitating, Asu waved his hand, and dozens of guards instantly stepped forward and blocked everyone away!
"Teacher Han, you are the team leader, but the number of people is not complete, and the personnel do not match the list! Ha, I can't explain this to His Majesty! Teacher Han, please take the students back. Today's visit is over!"
"Oh no, this won't do!"
Han Li screamed in panic, and the students behind her started talking all at once, some even protesting loudly.
Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Han Li didn't care about anything else. She gritted her teeth, stomped her foot, and turned to Gu Zihan: "Zihan, call Jiang Mianmian and tell her to come over!"
"Huh?" Gu Zihan protested, "Why me! I'm not calling that little bitch!"
Han Li glared at her fiercely.
She thought she was close to Gu Zihan and had a good relationship with her, but at this critical moment, Gu Zihan actually turned her back on her!
“No need to make a phone call,” Asu chuckled. “Excuse me, teacher, where are your hotels located?”
Han Li stammered out her name.
Asu nodded, gave a gesture, and then the Royal Guard vehicles slowly drove out of the Grand Palace.
Everyone was stunned.
This kind of spectacle seems to have only been seen in military parades on television...
"Listen to my command, everyone!" Asu stood at the front and shouted in a loud voice, "Immediately head to the hotel and pick up Miss Jiang Mianmian to visit the Grand Palace!"
"yes!"
The convoy was impressive, with each vehicle displaying the flags of Southeast Asia and royal insignia, and each vehicle radiating a noble glow in the sunlight.
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