Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!

Chapter 1017 - 505: Kiss of the Silver Serpent (Part 3)

Helian Yi thought it over carefully and found it made sense.

"Could it be someone from the Xiao family? It’s been so many years without a single piece of news, is it possible that it’s Amos?"

Helian Yi ruled out this possibility himself: "Amos is a foreigner. Although he has wealth and power in the country, overturning Sang Kunrou’s case is not something money alone can achieve. Moreover, he is just Shen Qiunong’s grandnephew and has nothing to do with the Sang family. There’s no way he’d do something so thankless. Even if he overturned the case, he wouldn’t gain any benefit. Capitalists won’t engage in losing deals."

"Looking at it now, only the Xiao family has this motive. But does the Xiao family really have descendants?" Helian Yi was puzzled.

"We’ll find out soon enough whether it’s the Xiao family or not."

Helian Yu was even more convinced of her suspicions. To be on the safe side, another plan should also be put on the agenda.

"With Sang Kunrou cleared of the charges and the Yu family completely destroyed, the Sang Ziming lineage could leap to become the most noble bloodline."

Helian Yi saw the hint of a triumphant smile at the corner of his sister’s mouth and felt inexplicable confusion: "No matter how noble the Sang Ziming lineage is, it’s meaningless since all the people are gone."

He couldn’t help but lament. When people die, it’s like lights going out. No matter how noble the bloodline, there’s no longer a chance to see the day of vindication.

Helian Yu curled her lips, her expression full of confidence.

"You will find out soon enough."

"Young master has returned," the butler’s voice came from the doorway.

Immediately, Liu Runxi walked in with his backpack.

Seeing Helian Yi, Liu Runxi politely greeted him, "Uncle."

Helian Yu looked at him with satisfaction: "Our Xiao Xi has grown taller and more handsome."

The boy was at a critical growth stage, already reaching a height of 183 cm, and it seemed he would grow even more.

Teenage boys often have awkward phases—some get acne while others have oily skin. However, Liu Runxi had none of these issues, perhaps thanks to his long-term discipline and exercise.

With an air as bright as the clear moon and a presence as refined as an orchid or jade tree, he was a very handsome, upright young man, pleasing to the eye.

Liu Runxi nodded politely and was about to go upstairs.

Helian Yu stopped him: "Do you have plans this weekend?"

Liu Runxi furrowed his brows slightly: "I have plans."

Helian Yu felt a surge of anger but restrained it; this kid was deliberately trying to provoke her.

"Cancel whatever plans you have and accompany me to the Yu family’s full-month banquet."

Liu Runxi turned around and headed upstairs.

Helian Yu pointed at Liu Runxi’s indifferent back and said to Helian Yi: "Look at this kid, his temper is getting worse, I can’t handle him anymore."

Helian Yi could only deflect: "It’s normal for kids to act out in their teenage years, I went through that too. You need to try to understand him, otherwise, if his rebellious spirit arises, you’ll have an even bigger headache."

Helian Yi stood up: "It’s been a while since I’ve seen him. Let me go talk to Xiao Xi."

Helian Yi took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and looked back at Helian Yu: "Sis, are you really going to the Yu family’s full-month banquet?"

Helian Yu’s sharp eyes met Helian Yi’s: "I have a hunch that something big will happen at this banquet. Whether or not the Xiao family is behind the scenes, it will be clear that day."

Only by being there in person could she have a clear understanding of what’s going on, and only then could she analyze the next steps.

Helian Yi rubbed his chin: "Since you put it that way, I also want to join in on the fun."

The Helian family was under investigation, which concerned the crimes of their ancestors and wasn’t related to current members. At most, they’d face confiscation of illegal gains, and the descendants might no longer be able to pursue public service, causing the Helian family’s influence to wane, melting into Jingzhou’s many wealthy families.

However, Helian Yi never planned to take that path. With law as his skill, he wouldn’t be confined to the small space of the Helian family, thereby offering him a broader future—both advantageous and disadvantageous to him.

At least he wouldn’t have to carry the sins of his ancestors, allowing him to live with an open heart and act with integrity.

With confident strides, Helian Yi went upstairs.

Helian Yu thought of another important matter and asked the butler to call the driver responsible for transporting Liu Runxi.

The driver reported in detail every person Liu Runxi met and every word he spoke.

Liu Runxi was of a solitary nature and had almost no friends, with Shen You’an being the only one he was close to.

"You mean he gets up at four every morning to wait in line for hours just to buy buns for Shen You’an?"

Helian Yu’s voice was sharp, her nails almost digging into the leather sofa.

The driver responded timidly: "Yes, lately the young master consistently gets up at four in the morning to queue at Xu Ji, and after school, he sends Shen home. They mostly talk about studies and nothing more."

Helian Yu took a deep breath: "Do they exhibit excessive intimacy? Like holding hands, hugging, or kissing."

The driver shook his head decisively: "No, absolutely not."

Ma’am had too little faith in the young master. Someone as bright and upright as him couldn’t possibly be in an early romance. Though the young master and Shen were close, their relationship was truly just friendly, and their conversations always revolved around studies. To misinterpret the young master’s actions in such a way was insulting.

Helian Yu asked in a different way: "What about Shen You’an? How does she treat Xixi? In other words, do you think she likes Xixi?"

The driver immediately shook his head: "Shen has no improper intentions toward the young master."

The young master maintained propriety out of his upbringing and nothing more when interacting with Shen, and Shen definitely had no improper intentions towards him either. A girl so focused on her studies was being unfairly implicated by Ma’am.

Helian Yu banged the armrest of the chair: "What do you know, you simpleton? If she doesn’t like Xixi, why would she ask him to stand in line for her buns? If she doesn’t like Xixi, why would she hitch a ride with him? You don’t understand girls; they can be very cunning, and Xixi is naive enough to be played by her."

The driver didn’t understand why Ma’am was suddenly upset but knew better than to speak up, so he remained silent.

Helian Yu waved her hand, signaling him to leave.

After the driver left, Helian Yu grabbed the porcelain cup by her side and smashed it out.

"Did you hear that? Xixi gets up every morning at four to buy that woman buns. What bewitching potion has she fed him? If she were to marry into this house, where would my place be?"

The butler sighed: "Ma’am, don’t get upset; it isn’t worth the harm. The young master is in his rebellious teenage years; that’s quite normal. As time passes, feelings will fade, but you will always be his biological mother—nothing can change that."

Helian Yu rubbed her aching temples: "Forget it, but she is, after all, a descendant of Sang Ziming..."

Helian Yu’s eyes gleamed with a keen light: "Whether or not her identity holds any significance will soon be revealed. It depends on whether the mastermind behind the scenes will use her identity to make a move. We’ll decide our next steps then."