After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 216: The Infatuated Male Supporting Character

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: The Infatuated Male Supporting Character

With Shi Yaoguang’s ability, getting the national top scholar in the high school examination isn’t too much to ask, right?

Anyway, Shi Yaoguang felt that she was capable of doing it.

What if she couldn’t?

No, that hypothesis was inconceivable.

Having traversed through so many small worlds, if she couldn’t even secure the top scholar in the high school examination, she might as well not bother with anything else.

...

Moving on to the other side.

After some tender moments with her father and mother, Shi Yiqing received a call from an unknown number.

"Miss Shi."

Shi Yiqing answered the call, and that’s what she heard from the other end.

She paused, then asked, "Who is this?"

"Leng Yuchen," the man on the other end said, "That’s my name."

"Leng Yuchen? Mr. Leng, what can I do for you?"

After Shi Yiqing finished her question, she heard Leng Yuchen chuckle softly, "Don’t you remember me?"

"Ah?" Shi Yiqing was a bit confused, "I don’t remember you... Do we know each other?"

"You saved me before," said Leng Yuchen.

"When did I..." Shi Yiqing hadn’t finished speaking when she remembered.

She asked in surprise, "Are you that person from the alley that day?"

"Exactly, it was me."

After Leng Yuchen finished speaking, his tone was a few degrees softer, "Thank you for saving me. I’d like to invite you to dinner, do you have time?"

Shi Yiqing thought back to the scene of that day, aware that Leng Yuchen was certainly someone with a background.

If that weren’t the case, she wouldn’t have taken the risk to save him.

The reason she didn’t take the initiative to contact him after saving him was to avoid any suspicion.

If he could handle his enemies by himself, that would be for the best.

If not...

Then she’d have to accept that she had wasted her efforts in saving someone for nothing.

Of course, Leng Yuchen was unaware of Shi Yiqing’s thoughts.

In his eyes, Shi Yiqing was the kind girl who saved him that night.

He naturally wanted to repay her kindness as much as possible.

...

When Shi Yiqing went out to meet Leng Yuchen, Shi Yaoguang received the news right away.

She had been keeping tabs on Shi Yiqing’s movements, and she was the first to know of any changes, though she had no intention of interfering with their meeting.

Compared to wasting time on Leng Yuchen, the lovestruck secondary character, she had more important things to attend to.

Next month was the birthday of the friend Ruan Yujiao had mentioned.

The custom painting obviously had to be prepared in advance.

The person in question had also contacted her, so she planned to visit him today.

When Quan Jinbei heard about her itinerary, he was taken aback.

"You’re going to the Xiao Family?"

The Xiao Family was indeed the residence of the friend Ruan Yujiao had spoken of.

The friend Ruan Yujiao mentioned was actually much older than her, already in his fifties this year.

That person, named Xiao Cenyang, was a well-known big shot in the circle.

To exaggerate a bit, if he were in ancient times, he would be considered the Emperor’s tutor.

Xiao Cenyang was not a teacher, but he was more significant than one.

Whether from noble families or humble origins, many high-ranking individuals had received his guidance or favors.

In short, Xiao Cenyang’s status in the circle is definitely among the top three.

Like many emperors, he was passionate about expanding territories when he was young and did many things that others wouldn’t even dream of, showing his willingness to try new things.

Having grown older recently, he has come to prefer a more conservative style.

Even so, he is already a respected elder.

With such a brilliant resume, any ordinary young lady would undoubtedly feel somewhat intimidated.

But Shi Yaoguang was different.

Although she was only eighteen this year, the experiences she had been through, if summed up, would more than justify calling her an ancestor.

Therefore, even in the presence of Xiao Cenyang, she did not show the slightest timidity.

Watching her composed demeanor, Xiao Cenyang was quite appreciative.

"When Yujiao introduced you to me, I thought your painting was good, but little did I expect, young friend, that your personality is even more to my liking," he said.

Shi Yaoguang smiled, "Senior Xiao gives me the same impression."

Hearing her speak in a tone equal to his, Xiao Cenyang couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Not bad at all, we could indeed become close friends in the future."

"It is my honor to form a friendship with Senior Xiao."

"Ha ha..."

Xiao Cenyang laughed heartily, clearly very pleased.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out, "Grandfather, what are you laughing at?"

Upon hearing the voice, Shi Yaoguang instinctively turned around.

Cheng Lingdang was also stunned. "Tea... Shi Bro? What are you doing here?"

Xiao Cenyang beckoned her over, "Little Lingdang, come here, your grandfather wants to introduce you to a new friend I’ve made."

Cheng Lingdang hesitated, "I... I know her."

Without any further ado, Xiao Cenyang began the introduction, "This is Shi Yaoguang, a friend of your grandfather, got it?"

Cheng Lingdang gave him a resentful look, "Grandfather, I already told you I know Shi Bro."

As she spoke, she pouted and muttered under her breath, "She’s even my teacher, aren’t we closer than you two? If anyone should be doing the introducing, it should be me."

After she finished her muttering, she excitedly said to Shi Yaoguang, "Shi Bro, let me tell you, I’ve already—"

"Already what?" Xiao Cenyang asked, curious.

Hearing his question, Cheng Lingdang suddenly fell silent.

Seeing this, Xiao Cenyang was somewhat dissatisfied. "What kind of secret are you keeping that even your grandfather can’t know?"

"It’s not that I can’t tell you, it’s just... just..." Cheng Lingdang stammered.

"It’s a secret between girls; are you sure you want to hear it?" she said hesitantly.

Without waiting for Xiao Cenyang’s response, she continued, "If grandmother knew you were snooping on other young ladies’ secrets behind her back, she would probably be very angry, wouldn’t she? Then, grandfather, you must absolutely not..."

Xiao Cenyang did not let her finish her threatening words and cut her off, saying "Who said I was trying to pry into your secrets? What kind of secrets would little girls have? I have no desire to learn about them!"

After saying this, he spoke to Shi Yaoguang, "I’ll be waiting for you in my upstairs studio. Deal with this bratty girl and come up."

Shi Yaoguang said, "Alright."

Once Xiao Cenyang had gone, Cheng Lingdang immediately hooked her arm with Shi Yaoguang’s and nuzzled affectionately, cooing at her.

"Master~ it’s been so long, I’ve missed you so much."

Shi Yaoguang extended her hand to gently stroke her twin ponytails, then asked, "Missed me in what way?"

"After I practiced what you taught me, my dad dragged me off to seclusion. You don’t know how hard they were on me, if it wasn’t for my natural beauty..."

Cheng Lingdang spat twice, "If it wasn’t for the things you taught me, I’d be as black as a tarball by now."

"Black as a tarball? What exactly happened?"

Shi Yaoguang was still unaware of Cheng Lingdang’s specific circumstances.

Cheng Lingdang had suddenly taken leave before, and hadn’t explained the situation clearly.

Now that they had met at Senior Xiao’s home, she naturally had some questions.

Cheng Lingdang sighed, her expression full of distress, "Shi Bro, you have no idea—I’ve had such a hard time, my dad is just like a demon!"