Chapter 169: Daily Life in a Parallel World Without Fantasy
Today is my fifth day at D University.
"My classmates are friendly, my teachers are kind, everything is fine, don't worry."
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Tang Lingnan wiped her brow and breathed a sigh of relief. Sometimes she wanted to start a group chat, but she didn't dare. Their relationship was already so bad, and if they were added to the same group, she couldn't imagine the daily level of sarcasm.
Next, a new problem arises.
After answering the condolences from his brothers one by one, Tang Lingnan stared at his phone with extremely serious eyes. His posture and expression looked as if the sky was falling.
The roommate who was eating potato chips next to him asked curiously, "What's wrong? You look so bad." And then he gave Tang Lingnan a few more potato chips.
"Thank you." Hmm, barbecue flavor, her favorite flavor, tasteful.
Tang Lingnan replied with a sad face, "I'm thinking about how to spend the money."
Her dear roommates slowly typed a question mark.
At the same time, the other two roommates opposite her turned their heads after hearing the key words, and three pairs of bright eyes looked at her.
Tang Lingnan pondered for a moment and explained from the source: "My brother linked my relative card to me. If I don't use it for two days, he will suspect that I am being supported by the school."
"Please give me a stack of brothers like this!" This is what my roommate said with shining eyes.
"Nannan, we are half-sisters who have been separated for many years. Has your brother forgotten that there is a sister here?" This is Xizi's second roommate.
"There's actually an old man named Lao Deng who would drop gold coins on his own initiative!" This is the third roommate who also has a brother, and his expression is extremely shocked.
"Ahem," the roommates, whose initial reaction seemed to reveal something, looked away for a moment before returning to the topic. "Isn't this great? It's nice to have someone spend money, so why not be so happy?"
Tang Lingnan pulled her hair and said in distress: "But, I have one, two, three, four... seven!" Fortunately, her brother doesn't know how to reconcile the accounts. If he finds out that she is not fair, there will be a fuss.
The scene was very quiet for a while.
After a long time, a roommate suddenly asked, "Brother." She realized there seemed to be ambiguity, so she quickly added, "I mean, not cousin or something like that."
"Dear." Tang Lingnan nodded.
My roommates were greatly shocked and showed expressions of admiration.
"Ah, no! It's not what you think." Tang Lingnan struggled with words, wondering how to put it. "In short, I'm my parents' youngest child, but my mother has several ex-husbands, and my father has several ex-wives, so..."
"I understand. Half-brother and half-brother!"
"That's right!" Tang Lingnan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Big family..." A roommate sighed. Such complex interpersonal relationships are often a big drama in novels, she thought to herself.
Tang Lingnan scratched his cheek. Now that we've come to this point, he might as well say a little more.
"After my parents gave birth to me, they immediately went on their honeymoon. My brothers took turns raising me since I was little, so they were always very nervous about me."
"Well, come to think of it, my brothers and I seem to have had some signs of separation since I was very young. Although I have tried my best to ease the relationship between them, it seems to have had little effect."
They were even dissatisfied with each other's ranking. After a few quarrels, Tang Lingnan no longer dared to call him "big brother" or "second brother", and just called him "brother".
After a few seconds of amazement, my roommates began to offer useful suggestions.
"Why not buy some daily necessities like tissues? Besides, school has just started, so we probably still need a lot of things."
"Buy a snack gift pack! I have several cheap and delicious recommendations for you!"
"Let me think... can I play games that cost real money? Or watch variety shows or TV series? There are a few I really like lately, but they require VIP membership. Or novels?"
Tang Lingnan fell into deep thought, and suddenly it dawned on him.
She nodded carefully, thanked her roommates for their good advice, and began to choose her shopping.
Tang Lingnan had her own card. Although her parents weren't particularly interested in raising them, they were generous with their contributions. Her brothers were both well-off, so she had a substantial treasury over the years. She had argued that she didn't need a family card, but... when her brothers competed for supremacy, she had no say.
Next time I invite them to dinner, she’ll be a puppy!
Her brother wouldn't necessarily be mad at her, but she would definitely be the one to suffer if she got dragged into this. She never wanted to eat such an inedible meal again, especially when she went home for Chinese New Year. She felt so uneasy that she wondered if her parents were a little blind.
World War III is about to begin, and her parents are still sitting on the Diaoyutai, being affectionate with each other!
Choosing an unfamiliar city was the wisest decision she had ever made.
This went on for another half a year.
"Wow wow wow wow, he cheated on me and called me a money-hungry bitch!" The roommate sobbed and continued, "I was so angry. I knew his family was broke and his father had just passed away. I lived with him on plain food for a month, saved money with him, helped him pay his debts, and even gave him tutoring..."
The more she counted, the angrier she became, hating herself for ever falling for him in the first place. "Why, now that he's hooking up with a rich woman, you're blaming me? Why was I so frugal back then? Wasn't it because he needed the money? What's wrong with me loving money? I didn't steal or rob. I'm stingy, right? I've never been stingy with him!"
"Drink some water, be careful not to hurt your throat, it's not worth it." Tang Lingnan handed her a cup of warm water. Her roommate drank it all and continued to curse.
The roommate scolded him for half an hour and still felt unsatisfied. Finally, she said bitterly, "I really don't know how the daughter of the Mozhu Group fell in love with him with that face. Sister, open your eyes and take a look."
Tang Lingnan paused while handing over the tissue: "Mozhu is the Mozhu I was thinking of."
My roommate affirmed, "There's only one Mozhu in the whole country. How could such beautiful and wealthy sisters fall for such a country bumpkin?"
Tang Lingnan was confused: "She is Mo Zhu's daughter, then who am I? My brother only has me as his sister."
Roommates one, two, three:
The ex-boyfriend stopped scolding her and stopped crying. His voice became stronger. His roommate grabbed Tang Lingnan's hand and said in a nearly broken voice, "Nannan, what did you say?"
Tang Lingnan was startled by her sudden action and almost fell off her chair. She recalled her family background and confirmed that her mother and father were still in a sweet relationship and had not given her an extra sister. Her brother's father died young and would not suddenly resurrect and give birth to an illegitimate daughter or son. So she said with certainty:
"Well, my brother should only have me as his sister."
The dormitory was in chaos. The roommate who had been cheated on by her boyfriend broke through the crowd, grabbed Tang Lingnan's shoulders and looked at her with a strange light in her eyes. She said quietly, "In other words, this so-called Mozhu daughter is fake."
"Uh, what if I heard it wrong? Maybe it's not Mo Zhu." Tang Lingnan said weakly.
"No, it's definitely Mozhu." The roommate pulled out his phone and played the recording. "That description is absolutely correct. There's no other company in the country with this scale. That jerk even said he's going to a business dinner hosted by Mozhu this Sunday with his current girlfriend to meet his brother-in-law."
She sneered, like a female ghost seeking souls.
Tang Lingnan's hands trembled. She saw her dearest and most beloved roommate looking at her solemnly. Suddenly, he raised his voice and said in a soft and artificial tone that she had never heard before: "Nan-Nan-"
"Stop!" Tang Lingnan's hair stood on end with horror. "Don't say anymore, I agree!"
"Great!" the roommate cheered, gathering the four of them's hands together. "I declare, the face-slapping battle begins now!"
"Now, the first question is, the presentation will be held in Shanghai. Today is Wednesday, and I checked, and the flights from City D to Shanghai are basically sold out..."
Tang Lingnan said, "I can handle this. I can apply for a private jet."
The roommates were silent for a second. "Okay, next. How do we get into the banquet hall..."
Tang Lingnan: "Um, let me call my brother."
"How should I deal with my ex-boyfriend and the fake daughter..."
Tang Lingnan raised her hand silently: "Actually..." She hesitated, "If you are willing to give me your ex-boyfriend's name and photo, if he really wants to go in, I should be able to find him from the invitation list of the banquet..." The person who brought him in can also be found.
Given her brother's style, this kind of dinner party absolutely requires advance registration even if the person is brought in to broaden their horizons or for other reasons. In the past, there have been cases where someone brought a random group of people into the dinner party to cause trouble, and her brother got furious.
My roommates' eyes widened: "It's possible! But..." If I said that, I wouldn't have the joy of getting slapped in the face myself...
Faced with the regretful and reluctant expressions of his roommates, Tang Lingnan gave in: "It's okay, anything is fine."
If she causes trouble, her brother probably won't say anything...right?
Out of the guilty feeling of giving her brother a big shock, coupled with a little bit of fun, Tang Lingnan deliberately blurred the reason for going to the dinner when she called Tang Chumo.
"Well, you were not interested in these things before. Why did you want to come this time?" The man on the other end of the phone had a low and pleasant voice.
"Hmm... I just suddenly felt like going." Even though she knew the people across from her couldn't see, Tang Lingnan couldn't help but stare at her toes, as if flowers were growing there. God knows, she'd lied only a few times since she was a child.
Tang Chumo chuckled: "Oh, is that so?"
Her brother's teasing voice made her heart tremble, and then she heard her brother say, "Come if you want to, have fun, Nannan."
"How is it, Nannan?"
Three pairs of bright and expectant eyes in the room looked over at the same time, and Tang Lingnan made an OK gesture.
"yeah!"
Excitement is contagious. Tang Lingnan clutched her phone and smiled happily. Well, her brother's last words must have been just a coincidence.
"No," Tang Lingnan clapped his hands, "Butler, bring another hundred sets!"
My roommates were all disheartened.
"For the first time, I knew what it felt like to be exhausted from changing clothes..."
"When I first came here, I was amazed at the luxury of Nan Nan's villa. Now, I just want to look up to the sky and sigh. Rich people actually buy next season's clothes..."
"My domineering bestie, I don't want to outshine everyone else anymore. This dress is really beautiful. Please let me go."
They were almost hugging Tang Lingnan's thighs and begging her to let them go, but Tang Lingnan lowered her long raven-feather eyelashes, her expression somewhat fragile: "I just feel that it's not good enough."
The roommates swallowed a mouthful of blood, their expressions ferocious: "Switch! Keep switching! I can still fight for another 300 rounds!"
"Sleep at my house tonight. Don't worry, my brother won't be back."
"Rich sister, we're not best friends anymore, let's get married!"
On the day of the dinner, beauties with exquisite makeup and gorgeous clothes walked hand in hand into the low-key and luxurious venue, attracting many stunning glances.
The beauty herself was also very satisfied: "Hey, that sister's makeup skills are really good, I want to learn. Nannan, please give me her contact information."
"Look, isn't that the international superstar, Yulia? Ahhh, she's even more beautiful in person than on the screen. Can humans really possess such extraordinary beauty?"
"That's the CEO of Julong Huanqi, the world's top biotechnology company. So handsome!"
"And the twin stars of Global Group—Cecil and Samuel. Hmm, why are so many bigwigs here? I remember this should be an ordinary business dinner hosted by Mozhu."
Everyone in the venue couldn't help but whisper to each other. With so many heavyweights present, those who didn't come would lose too much.
Some people wanted to come forward and start a conversation, but hesitated. After all, these big guys looked nonchalant and didn't seem to want to pay attention to anyone.
"Nannan, why are you hiding behind us?" A roommate looked back curiously.
Tang Lingnan was on the verge of tears. Help! Why did her brother and she appear together? Weren't they usually mortal enemies who hated the very air they breathed?
She took small steps back and whispered, "I feel something is wrong. Anyway, please help me stop it."
"Found it!" The roommate who found her cheating ex-boyfriend had a look in her eyes that seemed to be spitting fire. She stepped on high heels, held her head high, and walked over with a heroic and confident manner as if she was rushing to the battlefield.
"Baby, your brother hasn't come yet?" The handsome man in an expensive white suit nervously tugged at his tie.
The girl next to him, who was half a head taller than him, frowned. "What do you mean by 'my brother, my family's only child'? Don't call me baby. I already let you into the dinner party. It was my fault for accidentally bumping into you. I've paid you back, and everything in the agreement has been fulfilled. We're even now."
The man's face changed: "What? You are not Mo Zhu's daughter?"
The girl was stunned at first, but then she came to her senses and said sarcastically, "So this is why you're pestering me. What a pity! Although my last name is Tang, I have nothing to do with the Tang family in Mozhu."
"That's impossible!"
The roommate, who was about to attack but hadn't expected this, paused and abruptly changed his words: "You idiot, what's impossible?"
The pretty and familiar female voice made the man turn around in surprise. He pointed at his swan-like ex-girlfriend, his eyes almost popping out: "W-why are you here!"
And dressed so elegantly!
"I see," the man said, his face twisted and ugly. "You, you must have hooked up with a rich man, right?"
Bang!
A loud slap silenced the entire audience, and countless people turned their eyes here.
Damn, this guy is so shameless, my hands hurt!
She withdrew her hand without leaving a trace, and facing the man's resentful gaze, she took Tang Lingnan's arm and said arrogantly: "Why, you have a problem with this slap from me? I'll reward you. No thanks."
"You, you vicious woman!" The man covered half of his face. "Let me tell you, my girlfriend is Mr. Mozhu's sister. You..."
Bang!
The tall girl gave him a symmetrical slap without hesitation. She said with a cold look on her face, "I'm not his girlfriend, nor am I Mr. Mozhu's sister. I brought him in only because this man threatened me."
"Stop pretending! Mr. Mozhu's sister is studying at D University, and you are the only girl named Tang in the current class of the School of Economics and Management. Why are you still pretending, you bitch!" the man cursed.
"you!"
The girl's angry voice was interrupted by Tang Lingnan. Tang Lingnan stared at him and asked lightly, "How did you know that CEO Mozhu's sister is studying at D University?"
The man's eyes dodged, and he said stubbornly, "Who are you to care how I know?"
Pah!
The sound of applause once again attracted everyone's attention. Under the lights, Yulia's beauty became even more breathtaking. He smiled and said, "What a good show. My dear, I told you it would be better for you to study in my place."
Cecil and Samuel beside him also looked over with their arms folded.
The voices of those discussing nearby were so low that they could barely be heard: "I heard that these three brothers are from the most powerful arms family in Italy."
"Godfather, I heard there's a rumor that the previous head of the family was a woman. Should we call her godmother?"
"Stop talking, I feel like the atmosphere is a little off."
Indeed, the situation was inexplicably tense.
"Nannan, what's going on?" The roommate who didn't understand the situation whispered to Tang Lingnan.
"My brother." Tang Lingnan replied in a low voice.
She was about to answer when she heard another cold voice interrupting the battlefield.
"Don't worry about it. My sister grew up in China and prefers the atmosphere there, right, Nan Nan?"
The hand pressing on Tang Lingnan's other shoulder was Tang Chumo's.
Tang Lingnan obediently chose not to answer. Experience told her that no matter what she said at this time, it would only add fuel to the fire.
Tang Chumo glanced at her and decided to let her go this time. He turned his gaze towards the trembling man and asked politely, "Excuse me, sir, could you tell me how you knew my sister was studying at D University?"
“I, I…”
Looking at the hand on Tang Lingnan's shoulder, the man already knew that he had recognized the wrong person, but he also knew that he was finished.
His legs went weak, he slid to his knees and fainted.
"Tsk. Take him away."
We’ll discuss this man’s matter later. Now, the most important thing is that someone is here to mess things up.
Tang Lingnan was trembling between the gazes of her brothers.
After finally escaping, she solemnly told her roommates, "I will never go to a dinner party again. I'll really die if I don't treat everyone equally."
Keeping balance is a technical job.
【Author’s words】
I will add bonus chapters from time to time when I have inspiration in the future, dear~
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