Jiang Baili's eyes flickered, and she smiled faintly, seemingly somewhat helpless: "Don't say that. I already said last time that she is not a servant's granddaughter."
Chen Zilan: "...I know, you also said that you often personally tutored her in her studies."
In reality, she didn't really care. Although Jiang Baili said it involved Xie Ziyuan's privacy, she and Wang Xiangxiang privately speculated that Xie Li was most likely an illegitimate child.
The old maid was so protective of her; they were clearly grandmother and granddaughter. It was highly likely that the maid had seduced the master of the house, then secretly returned to the mountain village to give birth, hoping to gain status through her son.
These rich young ladies have seen countless dramas like this.
"Aren't you being too nice to her? She offended Jiang Yifan herself, and you still want to help her." Chen Zilan was a little annoyed. "But can't you see? She's just an ingrate, and she's definitely still holding a grudge against you for what happened with Editor-in-Chief Hang."
"But this matter clearly has nothing to do with you, and you were unaware of it beforehand. It was Hang Dongxu who contacted Xiang..."
As she was talking, she almost let slip that she had been exposed, so she quickly covered her mouth and stopped talking.
Jiang Baili must not know that she played a role in connecting them.
Jiang Baili seemed not to hear and shook her head: "Actually, it's not entirely to help her. I also want to try the No.1 Middle School Encyclopedia King Challenge myself."
Chen Zilan was pleasantly surprised: "You want to participate too? Should we participate in the individual track or the team track?"
Before Jiang Baili could answer, she grabbed Jiang Baili's arm and shook it vigorously.
"Let's participate in the team competition instead, in pairs. Can you carry me? I promise I won't hold you back!"
Jiang Baili hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay."
This person is also an idiot, perfect as her background, a tool to highlight her excellence and brilliance.
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Shen Lian didn't realize what was happening until Xie Li pulled her to a stop in the corridor.
Xie Li actually wants to team up with her to participate in the No. 1 Middle School Encyclopedia King Challenge?! Is he crazy?!
What are two academically challenged students doing? Are they going to experience what it's like to be thoroughly outshone by the brilliance of academia?
"If you want to go and try the challenge, go by yourself, don't take me with you!" Chen Lian said angrily. "I'm perfectly clear-headed, and I even have some self-awareness!"
"That Jiang Yifan in your class is quite famous in the junior high school; he's got some skills. You want to bet with him?"
"He's obviously setting you up! Aren't you supposed to be a great fighter? Stop talking nonsense and find an opportunity to take him down!"
Xie Li: "...I'm not that good at fighting, am I?"
She hardly ever got into a fight after she came to the city, so how could she be labeled as a fighter so quickly?
Xie Li felt it necessary to explain, "People from the mountains are just a bit stronger. You know, when you're fighting, momentum is very important. You can't back down, or you'll easily lose."
"The kung fu skills that you city folks know are truly impressive," Xie Li said, giving Chen Lian a thumbs-up.
The person who can dominate the entire second year of high school must be a true master of kung fu.
Chen Lian: "...Huh?"
Is that so? It seems Xie Li has never actually fought. So she only intimidated her opponents by taking the initiative and being strong?
But upon closer reflection, something felt off.
"No, it's not about fighting, it's about Jiang Yifan clearly setting you up! Have you thought about what will happen if you lose?"
Seeing how anxious she was, Xie Li also felt a little unsure of what to do.
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