Chapter 175 The Second Wave of Slaps in the Face, Emperor Ying Unleashes His Power [2 Updates]
Although the Mu family is descended from a military family, they have been engaged in business for many years and have long since become the strongest commercial empire in the capital.
Not to mention the four major wealthy families in Shanghai, even the business families in the capital city have to establish good relations with the Mu family.
"You mean Chen Zhou? He went to Qingzhi with Wanwan today, saying he wanted to take a look around the campus." Madam Mu smiled. "You know, young people are all very active, we can't control them."
"I see." Zhong Manhua felt a little uneasy. "Sister-in-law, thank you for your help these past few days. I plan to bring Chen Zhou back to the Ying family."
It's true that the Zhong family is her maternal family, but since she's married into the Ying family, she also has to consider their interests.
"Take her back?" Madam Zhong's face instantly turned ugly. "Why do you suddenly want to take her back? Didn't you say you were afraid that your adopted daughter would offend Chen Zhou, so you sent her to the Zhong family?"
Zhong Manhua was both embarrassed and ashamed: "Zijin has already moved out, so there's no question of conflict."
"She moved out?" Mrs. Zhong asked in surprise. "Didn't you bring her from this small county town? How could she bear to move out?"
Zhong Manhua did not answer, but said, "The sunken boat was personally handed over to me by Madam Mu, so it's better for it to stay with the Ying family."
“Manhua, you’re not right about that,” Madam Zhong said firmly. “Xiaoxuan is abroad, and no one in the Ying family is the same age as Chenzhou. Do you want him to be bored all alone?”
"I think it would be better to let Wanwan take care of her first, and then let Chenzhou go to the Ying family after Xiaoxuan returns."
To be able to marry into the Zhong family, Madam Zhong was no pushover.
Having been given such a good opportunity to get in touch with the Mu family, how could she possibly let it go now that Zhong Manhua had brought it to her?
Zhong Manhua opened her mouth, but couldn't think of a good reason, so she could only agree: "Then that's settled. Xiao Xuan will be back in mid-June, not long."
Madam Zhong frowned slightly.
So fast?
Today is May 31st.
Madam Zhong's thoughts raced, but she already had a plan in mind. She smiled again and said, "Alright, let's do it that way."
**
noon.
During the meal, Wen Tinglan only ate rice and didn't touch any of the other dishes.
He seemed to have retreated back into his protective shell, refusing to communicate with the outside world.
Wen Tinglan's mood has been off these past two days. Even though he tried his best to hide it, Ying Zijing couldn't possibly miss it.
She had studied micro-expressions and could detect even a fleeting moment that lasted only a fifth of a second.
"I'm fine." Wen Tinglan tightened his grip on his chopsticks when she asked him. "The college entrance exam is coming up soon, and I'm under a lot of pressure."
Ying Zijin remained silent for a moment.
Even though Wen Tinglan had basically recovered, he still habitually isolated himself from emotions and refused to say anything.
When she was bitten by a snake, Wen Tinglan carried her to the hospital on his back, even though he had severely twisted his own ankle, he didn't utter a word.
"If anything's wrong, just tell your sister." Ying Zijin placed an apple in his hand. "Keeping it inside isn't good for your condition."
"I'm really fine." Wen Tinglan lowered her head. "Sister, you should go and rest. You were in a car accident a while ago. I'm perfectly fine."
Ying Zijing didn't ask any more questions; she knew that asking further would have the opposite effect.
She picked up her chopsticks and served him some food.
After finishing a mouthful of rice, Wen Tinglan broke the silence: "Sister, are you really going to have nothing to do with the Ying family anymore?"
"Hmm, that's all." Ying Zijing leaned back lazily in her chair. "You can play however you want now."
The boy's expression cracked slightly.
"That reminds me." Ying Zijin said thoughtfully, "Starting tomorrow, you'll run five kilometers with me every day to improve your health."
The boy's expression shattered completely.
He shouldn't have talked to his sister.
What terrible luck!
**
Wen Tinglan returned to the classroom dejectedly, took out the pillow and earplugs that Ying Zijing had prepared for him, and began to study.
Ying Zijing stood at the entrance of the senior class for a while and called out to the class monitor.
The class monitor, also a boy, was a little reserved: "Hello, sister."
Although the senior high school students were all older than Ying Zijing, they were used to calling her "older sister" along with Wen Tinglan.
Moreover, they also knew that in the midterm exam of the second year of high school, the gifted class had a perfect score on their test, which was a freakish achievement.
They would gladly call them "grandma," let alone "sister."
As long as I can learn something.
Ying Zijing glanced at Wen Tinglan and said in a low voice, "Thank you for your help. Let's talk over there."
The class monitor scratched his head and followed.
"Has something happened these past few days?" Ying Zijin asked. "Xiao Lan seems a bit off."
"Sister, please don't tell Tinglan that it was us who said it." The class monitor hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Sister, do you know that the school has three interview slots for Norton University?"
Ying Zijin nodded: "You continue."
"The interview slots were agreed upon long ago. Two were for the international class, and one was for the top student in the grade, which is Tinglan," the class monitor said. "After all, he got full marks on the joint exam of the three schools."
The Three Schools Joint Examination is a joint examination held by the top three high schools in China.
The test was naturally difficult, but it was far less difficult than the test for the gifted class.
"The Norton University interview is just a few days after the college entrance exam, not long at all. Tinglan has been preparing for it for a long time." The class monitor was indignant. "But just the day before yesterday, that teacher from the international class who was fired came and said that Tinglan wouldn't get the interview opportunity because, because..."
Ying Zijin finished what he hadn't said: "Because I'm his older sister."
"Sister, this isn't your fault," the class monitor said anxiously. "It was that guy surnamed He who took revenge on his own. He's so petty. It's just a pity about Tinglan..."
With Wen Tinglan's intelligence, getting into Norton University is a sure thing.
But without the interview qualification, no matter how talented you are, it's useless.
Just yesterday, the entire senior class of gifted students protested, but He Xun remained unmoved.
Although the interview invitations to Norton University were issued by the university president, He Xun still had to lead the team to get to Norton University.
He was unwilling, so Wen Tinglan couldn't go even if she wanted to.
The most important thing is not that the interview qualification was taken away, but that He Xun told Wen Tinglan in front of him that he was not given the interview qualification because he was Ying Zijin's younger brother, which would be a blow to his psyche.
The elite senior class also knew about his illness and usually treated him with great care.
Wen Tinglan was two years younger than them, so she was taking care of her younger brother.
"I understand." Ying Zijing said expressionlessly. "Don't let him know. I will handle this matter."
"Don't worry, sister, we'll all comfort Tinglan." The class monitor hesitated for a moment. "Sister, don't go looking for that guy surnamed He. Tinglan definitely doesn't want you to have a conflict with him, that's why she didn't tell you."
"Yes, I know." Ying Zijing said calmly, "Thank you for telling me. Go back and do well on your college entrance exam."
Upon hearing this, the class monitor suddenly took three steps back.
He then took out a pen from his bag, clasped it between his hands, and bowed three times to the girl.
Ying Zijing was lost in thought when she noticed his action; he had already finished bowing.
The class monitor took a deep breath and ran off: "Hahaha, you bunch of idiots are doomed! I prayed to the God of War today, I'm sure I'll do better than you guys on the college entrance exam!"
His mesmerizing laughter echoed throughout the entire hallway.
Ying Zijin: "..."
No wonder Wen Tinglan said that all the students in the class were stupid.
She thinks so too.
**
After being fired by Qingzhi, He Xun rented a single apartment next to Qingzhi.
However, the conditions in this apartment were far worse than the housing provided by the school. He Xun was used to living in the school housing, and he found it very difficult to adapt to this place. There wasn't even anyone to cook for him.
But there was no way he could leave until his interview at Norton University was over.
The elevator in this apartment building is broken, and the property management has not sent anyone to fix it.
He had to climb eighteen floors to go to the supermarket to buy groceries today.
He Xun was in a terrible mood when he checked out at the supermarket.
He walked out carrying shopping bags, his expression cold.
As soon as I stepped out of the supermarket, I was kicked.
The kick landed squarely on the abdomen, precisely targeting the most painful spot.
Show no mercy, use great force.
With a "bang," He Xun fell backward and landed on the glass door of the supermarket.
Even with his good temper, He Xun couldn't help but feel a hint of anger when suddenly attacked.
He stood up, holding onto the glass door, and when he looked up, he saw the girl standing against the light.
Her features were indistinct, her face cold.
He Xun was stunned for a moment after not seeing her for more than half a month.
"You know Wen Tinglan is my brother, so you took away his interview qualification? And you even said that to him?"
Aside from that public questioning session, this was the first time Ying Zijing had spoken so much to him.
But her gaze didn't fall on him; she treated him as if he were air, cold and indifferent.
Suddenly, He Xun felt embarrassed.
But along with it came a sense of exhilaration.
"You're angry?" He Xun didn't see anything wrong with it. "Yes, you should be angry because I took what your brother deserved, but that's the law of survival in society."
"What doesn't belong to you will be taken away."
He Xun even smiled faintly, taking advantage of his height to look down at her.
At this moment, he finally had the right to be arrogant again: "If you really have the ability, then give your brother an interview qualification for a D-level college at Norton University."
"But you don't. You don't even know where Norton University is."
Ying Zijing finally looked at him: "Who told you I was going to give him a D-level academy?"
A new week, a new round of scumbag torment~
I got a haircut and I feel like I've become smarter QvQ
(End of this chapter)
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