"Brother Yan, long time no see!" Peng Zhe bumped fists with him, and several people around him greeted him, looking quite familiar. Meng Wan watched him walk over quietly, a faint smile on her lips.
"I thought you weren't coming today."
"How could I? When the young lady gives the order, I have to carry it out without fail." Yan Nian rubbed her head, the action was so natural, as if he had done it a thousand times.
Many people around them cheered, but the two didn't seem awkward at all. Instead, they were completely at ease, as if it were a normal occurrence.
"The gifts are all here, please claim them yourselves. Peng Zhe, could you please help distribute them?"
“That’s hardly a bother, I’d be more than happy to help.” Peng Zhe took the suitcase.
"Sister... Meng Wan..." Peng Zhe was about to go to the back of the classroom to distribute gifts when Tang Zhiyi squeezed in at some point, still looking as gentle and weak as ever.
Lan Xing rolled her eyes, disregarding her image, but before she could make a further move, Meng Wan blocked her. Lan Xing pouted but didn't make any further moves.
Yan Nian didn't look at Tang Zhiyi, but just chuckled and sat down on Meng Wan's table. His baseball cap was pulled down, giving him a bit of a school bully's roguish air, but he didn't look like a scoundrel.
A group of people formed a semi-circle, their protective stance all too obvious. Tang Zhiyi's lips twitched, desperately trying to hide the jealousy in her eyes.
It's just a fake. These clueless bastards, no wonder they're so slow-witted, always failing the top high school exams. But it's better if they're a little stupid, they'll be more useful. If we can make the Tang family profit through them, we can gain a higher position within the Tang family.
Tang Zhiyi was immersed in her beautiful dream, but Meng Wan had no patience to accompany her in her dream.
"What? Not eager to become a cheap younger sister anymore?"
Tang Zhiyi's lips twitched, and she simply pretended not to hear. She pointed innocently at the suitcase in Peng Zhe's hand in a shrill voice.
"Meng Wan, is this the suitcase you took with you when Dad kicked you out? So you wanted it for your classmates! I'm sorry, if I had known this, I would have said a few more nice things about you to Dad..."
An eerie silence spread, and everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Peng Zhe, did you call and ask yourself last time if you got it?" Yan Nian asked casually, twirling Meng Wan's hair with his finger.
"Don't even mention not getting it, I almost got it. I only got it after mentioning Sister Wan's name. It has to be Sister Wan. I asked around and couldn't find the item, but Sister Wan knew it was good as soon as she made a move. I gave it to my dad as a gift, which made him very proud. He immediately bought me the Phantom I had been longing for."
Peng Zhe reacted quickly, rattling off a string of words like beans spilling from a bucket.
“Yes, I’m not the eldest daughter of the Tang family anymore. How about you ask the real eldest daughter of the Tang family to help you with this matter in the future?” Meng Wan said with a half-smile.
"No, Sister Wan, my grandpa's 60th birthday is next week, and I'm counting on you to help me find some little trinkets." Peng Zhe pouted, looking rather pitiful.
It was only after this revelation that everyone realized they had almost been misled by Tang Zhiyi.
At their level, anything that money can buy is trivial. As for gift-giving, price is no longer the primary consideration; the rarer and more precious the gift, the more it represents one's family background and wealth.
They had tried to find out for themselves, but the other party ignored them. But Meng Wan is different. If she agrees to something, she can get it for you, no matter how rare it is. You just have to exchange something with her in return.
If you said it was because of her status as the eldest daughter of the Tang family, who would believe that?
Amidst the commotion, Lan Xing yawned listlessly after seeing Tang Zhiyi's ashen face.
"If anyone needs my help, I will do my best to assist you." Tang Zhiyi said with a smirk, appearing extremely magnanimous, but unknowingly making others look down on her a bit.
We're all in the same social class. Even if there's a difference in strength, there's no need to be so subservient. Besides, the Tang family has been very successful in recent years, and they have partnerships with several other families. Even if Tang Zhiyi does nothing, they will still talk to her because of her family connections.
Tang Zhiyi showed no awareness of representing the family's public image; instead, she tried to please others to quickly integrate into the circle, which was rather petty. Although they didn't show it, they had already formed their judgment.
But how could Tang Zhiyi, who was used to the privileges of No. 1 High School, know about these intricacies?
"Tomorrow is my family reunion banquet. If you're free, you're welcome to come. My mom has specially invited a Michelin-starred chef from abroad. Sister... Meng Wan, you should come too. I know my adoptive parents' family isn't well-off, and you've never suffered since you were little. Don't worry, I'll definitely put in a good word for you at the banquet and get Mom and Dad to bring you back."
Tang Zhiyi spoke sincerely, her eyes innocent yet concerned, showing that she was quite concerned about Meng Wan.
"Well, thank you so much for your trouble." Meng Wan's casual remark finally gave Tang Zhiyi a sense of satisfaction in having the upper hand over Meng Wan.
She pressed her lips together, feigning regret, "You're the same. Your parents just said one more thing, and you left with your suitcase. They're still angry now and want to convert your old room into my dressing room. They even made an appointment with Ji... Ji Sheng?" Tang Zhiyi feigned confusion.
“I heard it was a very famous interior designer or architect, I’m not really sure, anyway, it was arranged by my parents. But that’s your room! I tried to persuade them, but they insisted on renovating it, saying that I had suffered too much outside and that I had finally come back, so of course they should treat me extra well.”
Meng Wan smiled, her eyes crinkling. Tang Zhiyi glanced at her, thinking Meng Wan was just putting on a brave face. She then looked at the listless Lan Xing, thinking that their friendship was nothing more than this.
She paused, sighed, and softened her voice, like a caring older sister comforting a rebellious younger sister.
"But don't be sad, Wanwan. Your parents are just angry. If you apologize and I say a few nice words to them, they will definitely let you come back to live with them."
"Well then, congratulations, Miss Tang." Yan Nian's words left the others somewhat puzzled. Everyone's gaze shifted between the three, holding their breath, a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
Meng Wan, one of the main characters, showed no reaction whatsoever, fiddling with Yan Nian's fingers with a lazy expression, completely ignoring their conversation.
"Thank you, Yan Nian. You're the first person to congratulate me." Tang Zhiyi smiled, a hint of smugness in her eyes as she looked at Meng Wan.
"But... is this your way of inviting us?" Yan Nian looked at her properly for the first time. His slightly upturned lips and delicate jawline made Tang Zhiyi pause and blush.
"Yes...yes. I was just taken back home and don't have many friends yet. If everyone is willing to go, I...I would be very happy..."
"Since Mr. Tang dotes on you so much, why didn't he hire a wedding planner for you? Or is it that Mr. and Mrs. Tang don't care about you at all?"
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