novelraw Chapter 1358 - 265: Social Hierarchies, Making a Mountain out of a Molehill (Part 1)
Chapter 1358 - 265: Social Hierarchies, Making a Mountain out of a Molehill (Part 1)
The Old Madam also frowned slightly, somewhat displeased, "Even if the child spoke inappropriately, it’s wrong to hit someone, especially in public, as it might damage the child’s self-esteem, hindering her growth."
She was subtly dissatisfied with Liu Cuiying’s approach and also somewhat disappointed with Shao Rongrong.
Liu Cuiying immediately said, "Mistress, my actions were indeed inappropriate. I will reflect on them when I return." This attitude of admitting mistakes and correcting them is very appealing to those in teaching, and the Old Madam was particularly receptive to this.
Zhuang Jingmo inwardly sneered, took Yun Ya’s hand, and sat her down. Yan Song reached out, holding Yun Ya’s hand without any reservation in the imposing gallery. Yun Ya tried to pull her hand away, but he held it so tightly. She glared at him, while Yan Song’s handsome face showed a gentle smile.
Shao Rongrong inadvertently caught sight of this and felt it was glaring. That man in his military uniform was cold and handsome, unlike anyone she’d ever seen. Those idols she adored were nothing compared to him. It felt like a beam of light pierced through her long damp and cold world; chasing such light seemed instinctive.
However, that man’s eyes held no one else, only that girl whom she envied immensely.
Why was fate so unfair? The girl was so beautiful, exuded such an outstanding aura, and yet also had such an excellent man devoted to her. Why did all the advantages fall to her alone? She was not resigned.
At that moment, it felt as if her heart was ablaze, nearly burning her completely, like being run over by a truck, leaving her heart fragmented. But she quickly lowered her lashes, returning to her usual obedient demeanor, hearing the Old Madam say with a smile, "Look at the young couple, so in love, it makes me think of when I was young...." Her tone was full of encouragement and admiration.
"Indeed, they’ve been close since childhood, so naturally, their feelings matured into something natural as they grew up," Zhuang Xiyue said with a smile, her tone full of pride and satisfaction.
Shao Rongrong’s inner jealousy grew increasingly strong. She couldn’t believe why their relationship received so much blessing from family members?
"Doesn’t early romance affect academic performance? Did Miss Ji take the university entrance exam this year?" Liu Cuiying asked, abruptly breaking the graceful atmosphere.
Zhuang Xiyue felt like rolling her eyes at her. She chuckled, changed her sitting posture, looked sideways with a haughty expression: "Yun Ya is eighteen this year and graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine five years ago with a double bachelor’s degree. The entrance exam is naturally insignificant for Yun Ya, and as for your mention of early romance...haha, is it still relevant to discuss that now?"
As Zhuang Xiyue finished speaking, Liu Cuiying and Shao Rongrong were at varying levels of shock. Liu Cuiying initially wanted to mention Shao Rongrong’s results, as she placed tenth in the province in the entrance exams this year. Due to local policies, she managed to get into Jingdu University’s best program. Moreover, Liu Cuiying planned to send her daughter abroad for further studies to enhance her status upon return, but at Zhuang Xiyue’s words, she naturally fell silent.
Wasn’t she only thirteen five years ago? Could this girl be a prodigy? Otherwise, how could she be so extraordinary? Liu Cuiying wanted to refute it as false, but there was no need for Zhuang Xiyue to lie about this.
Shao Rongrong clenched her fist, her heart once again feeling unbalanced.
Zhuang Jingmo looked at Yun Ya in surprise: "Is what Auntie said true? I didn’t expect you to be so capable. How does your brain work? With a super scholar as a friend, I must seek your guidance on studying methods in the future."
Yun Ya replied with a smile: "I’ll definitely share everything I know."
Liu Cuiying and Shao Rongrong left dejectedly. At that moment, the butler walked in energetically and exclaimed in delight: "Master, Madam, the eldest young miss is back."
Old Master Zhuang and Old Madam Zhuang immediately stood up, especially Old Madam Zhuang, unable to contain her excitement: "Ah Xing is back, quickly let them in."
Zhuang Xiyue was also thrilled as she stood up: "Has Big Sister returned?"
Liu Cuiying, halfway out, paused. Could it be the eldest miss of the Zhuang family? Could she be the one who married into a wealthy family in Hong Kong, becoming the wife of the richest man, Zhuang Fanxing? This woman was the daughter of Old Master Zhuang’s adopted younger brother. In her youth, she was a renowned prodigy, studying in the United Kingdom, publishing articles in newspapers as a teen, winning numerous awards, specializing in women’s subjects, widely influential in the literary world and once named a legendary literary giant that influenced the independent thinking of a generation of women in Country Hua, captivating both the nation and the globe.