Chapter 2: Does Being Good in Studies Mean Being Eligible to Stay in a Better Place?
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A few hours passed, and the car finally arrived at Bin City as it headed to the Xue familys home.
Xue Xi looked curiously at the exquisitely-renovated mansion. As Ye Li held her hand and walked through the entrance, the strange surrounding caused her to be at a loss.
Just as they entered, a pungent alcoholic spray blew against their faces.
The helper, Auntie Sun, was holding a can and spraying Xue Xi any which way while a gray-haired old lady instructed from the side, Her hair, shoes, dont miss out any spot
Xue Xi instinctively covered her eyes, and Ye Li quickly covered her from the front as she exclaimed, Mom, what are you doing?
Old Lady Xues eyelids were drooping as she said harshly, God knows what kind of wild children the orphanage takes in. What if viruses and bacteria are brought in?
Feeling both heartache and anger, Ye Li shouted, Mom!
Old Lady Xue then sized up Xue Xi.
The girl looked obedient, and as she lowered her eyes, her long lashes cast a shadow on her cheeks. Although she was beautiful, she seemed stupefied as though she did not hear her sarcasm.
The old ladys eyes harbored intense disdain. Look at her pudding-headed look. Could she be dumb? Did you guys check clearly? You couldnt find her for 18 years, and now youre simply confirming it with a strange email?
Xue Sheng replied sternly, Mom, I checked the DNA and she is indeed my daughter. Dont say such things ever again! Also, she isnt dumb.
After saying so, he pointed at the old lady and introduced her to Xue Xi. Xixi, this is your grandma.
He then pointed to a delicate and charming girl beside the old lady, who was around the same age as Xue Xi, and said, This is your Second Uncles daughter, your younger cousin, Xue Yao.
Completely different from the hostile attitude she had toward Xue Xi, Old Lady Xue dotingly patted Xue Yaos hand and said, Yaoyao, stay away from her. There is something wrong with her brain. Dont let her spread it to you.
Xue Yao smiled in an appropriate manner and said, Grandma, you really know how to joke around.
However, she took a step back and pinched her nose. Big Auntie, quickly bring cousin for a shower.
Her look of disdain was clearly evident.
Ye Li quickly turned to face Xue Xi. She thought the girl would be sad, yet the latter appeared calm as if she did not hear their conversations.
Her heart ached as she brought the girl upstairs. Xixi, your father has to complete the procedures for your school transfer. Ill bring you upstairs to rest first. I personally decorated your room for you, but it was really rushed and I dont know what you like. Have a look first. If you dont like it, well change it afterward.
The womans actions were like a warm current injected into Xue Xis dry, well-like, and cold heart. Opening the rooms door and seeing what was going on inside, Ye Li was taken aback. Whats happening?
The helper was busy tidying up the beautiful, spacious room. There was a pile of clothes on the bed, but Xue Xi clearly had only just arrived.
At this moment, Xue Yao entered. Big Auntie, Grandma said you should let me have this room. You guys can choose other rooms.
She then shot Xue Xi a provoking look.
Her original room was not bad, but when she saw the princess-like room that Ye Li had prepared for Xue Xi, she was jealous!
They were both daughters of the Xue family, so why should this country bumpkin live in a good room like this?
Ye Li frowned and said, This cant work
Before she could finish speaking, Old Lady Xues haughty voice was heard. Why not? Isnt it just a room? Whats wrong with giving it to the younger sister?
Ye Li was shocked.
She knew that the old lady looked down on her as a daughter-in-law. Therefore, she would compromise out of consideration for the general interest and because she wanted to lead her life peacefully. However, this matter concerned Xixi
She mustered all her courage and countered, Mom, I prepared this room especially for Xixi. You cant be so biased
Old Lady Xue once again interrupted her. Im biased? Yaoyao is good at her studies and she is smart. When school reopens this year, shell be in her last year of high school and its the most important period for her national exams. This room has ample sunlight and great noise cancellation. Its called putting it to good use by letting her stay here. As for this dumb girl who came from the countryside, isnt it the same if you let her stay anywhere? Just find her a random room.
Ye Li wanted to insist, but the old ladys face darkened and she raised her voice. Who is in charge of this house?!
Ye Li could not argue further.
The person in charge of the Xue family was the Old Master, who was also in charge of the company. Although Xue Sheng had been taking over some of the Old Masters work, Old Lady Xue still had the absolute say over family matters.
Defeated, Ye Li balled up her fists with a grievance. Xixi, Ill bring you to the other room.
Xue Xi nodded.
Staying anywhere was the same to her.
Except
She looked nonchalantly at Old Lady Xue and said, Does being good in studies mean being eligible to stay in a better place?
Her voice was exactly like her personapathetic to the core.
Old Lady Xue was taken aback. What?
Xue Xi retracted her gaze and was apathetic once more. Two seconds later, she replied, Nothing much.
By the time she and Ye Li had gone to the other rooms, Old Lady Xue still had not returned to her senses.What did she mean by that earlier?