Meng Wan has never cared about her family background, nor has she ever used it to intimidate others. She earned everyone's respect and awe not through her family background, but through her own hard work.
Therefore, what she hates most are those who look down on others just because of their family background!
She's almost never said anything this blunt, but that doesn't mean she won't. The most direct way to retaliate against someone is to use what they care about most to put them down!
"You wouldn't want me to have a cup of tea with your parents, would you?"
The threatening tone in Meng Wan's words couldn't be clearer.
She doesn't mind using her status to suppress others when someone mocks them based on their family background. Respect is mutual; there's no need for that in this situation.
Jiang Yu gritted her teeth and could only glare hatefully at Xu Jiaojiao, who was cowering behind Meng Wan.
"sorry."
Her words were vague, but Meng Wan had no intention of letting it go so easily.
"That order your parents made recently..."
"I'm sorry!" Jiang Yu shouted loudly and clearly, fidgeting with her hands.
Meng Wan nodded in satisfaction and looked at Xu Jiaojiao. The latter nodded without saying anything.
"Let's go." Before Xu Jiaojiao could even realize that Meng Wan was talking to her, she was already being pulled away by her.
"Wanwan, what are you doing here?"
"I got lost, and I just happened to see you, so I came to ask you to take me back to my dorm."
Meng Wan's ramblings only made Xu Jiaojiao laugh.
"And what did I tell you before? If someone criticizes you, are you just going to stand there like an idiot and let them yell at you?" Meng Wan was exasperated.
She knew Xu Jiaojiao's personality; she always upheld the idea of 'harmony is paramount,' and would take a step back or quickly apologize before any conflict even started. Although she knew this was related to her family background and couldn't be changed overnight.
But seeing Xu Jiaojiao like this, Meng Wan and the other two could only frown and sigh, taking turns trying to brainwash her.
"I know, but... what they said is also true." Xu Jiaojiao forced a smile, her expression looking somewhat stiff.
"Right? Then what do I taste like? The taste of wealth and luxury? The taste of extravagance and decadence?"
"Am I a puppy?" Xu Jiaojiao patted Meng Wan.
"Aren't you pretty good at retorting?" Meng Wan's eyes were full of helplessness. She wanted to bring her to her senses, but she didn't know how.
“Wanwan, feelings of inferiority are hard to get rid of. I also hope to be as confident as you, but I… can’t do it yet. I don’t have the confidence.”
Xu Jiaojiao's voice lowered, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.
"But at least don't let anyone know." Meng Wan patted her shoulder, and Xu Jiaojiao subconsciously straightened her back.
"If you keep hunching over, you'll never be able to look up at the sky. Every time you look up at the sky, you see a different view. There are sunrises during the day and stars at night. It's not static, just like people."
Xu Jiaojiao pursed her lips, not knowing how she got back to her dormitory.
After thinking for a long time, she finally spoke up.
"Okay, just let me know a day in advance."
"Mm." Xu Jiaojiao nodded, but Meng Wan's agreement did not make her any happier.
"Aren't you going to ask me anything else?"
"Didn't you say it was just a normal gathering?" Meng Wan looked up at him with a puzzled expression.
"Yes. But... it was organized by Hu Lou. He wanted to invite me to the party, saying that you are more adept at these kinds of parties and that it would be better if you were there with me. But he told me not to tell you, saying that you and he have a misunderstanding, and he was afraid that if he told you, you would not want to go."
"Then why did you tell me?" Meng Wan turned around, placed her hands on her knees, and looked at Xu Jiaojiao with a half-smile.
Lin Mi and Guo Qingqing huddled on the bed, glancing at each other without daring to utter a sound, but their ears were perked up.
"I always felt like he was deliberately emphasizing something, it was weird." Xu Jiaojiao frowned and recounted everything Hu Lou had told her.
She has a very sharp mind; she can basically repeat everything Hu Lou said verbatim.
"Jiaojiao! Are you stupid? He's just using PUA on you!" Guo Qingqing couldn't help but exclaim.
"Yes, they're openly and secretly praising you, but actually they're subtly belittling your voice, your behavior, and trying to sow discord between you and Wanwan. No wonder you've been so concerned about prices lately, and you're always spacing out. What on earth are you thinking about?!"
Lin Mi frowned, looking at Xu Jiaojiao's appearance, and felt inexplicably angry.
"These kinds of things are often blinded by those involved. If you're in that conversation and not on guard, it's easy to be led astray. Do you think she'd be on guard against anyone?"
Compared to Guo Qingqing and Lin Mi's anger, Meng Wan was much calmer.
Xu Jiaojiao touched her nose. "I...I just realized it in time. I'm sorry, Wanwan. I'll tell him I'm not going."
Xu Jiaojiao immediately picked up her phone, but Meng Wan snatched it from her hand.
"Wanwan?"
No, you have to go.
"Huh?" All three of them were confused.
"No, you knew there was a trap and you still went? Are you crazy, Meng Wan?" Lin Mi said anxiously, climbing off the bed.
"This is a great opportunity, I'd be a fool not to seize it." Meng Wan's calm demeanor left the others momentarily bewildered.
"In short, Jiaojiao, it's all up to you this time."
Meng Wan's smile gave Xu Jiaojiao goosebumps, but she still nodded.
Hu Lou knew the truth, but he laughed out loud.
"So what? Stop playing around, you've already drunk it, none of you can escape!" Hu Lou's eyes were filled with a fierce look.
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