Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 250 Effort (second update)

Chapter 250: 250 Effort (second update)

"People get confused as they age," Sun Manyao said with a smile, "but it’s only because of that today’s play will be even more interesting. By the way, do you know when that piece of trash is going up?"

"I’m not sure," He Suisui shook her head, "but the speech competition will be over by 12:30, so we can just wait and watch the fun, right?"

"That’s true." Sun Manyao nodded with a smile, and her mood lifted a lot with that move.

The auditorium was huge, capable of accommodating all the teachers and students of the school.

By this time, the auditorium was already filled with many students, creating an extremely impressive sea of white.

Although no one was speaking loudly on purpose, there was still a buzzing sound in the air.

Chu Jin had just taken her seat when Teacher Wu called her backstage.

As they walked, Teacher Wu comforted her, "You don’t need to be nervous; just perform normally. It’s okay if you don’t place in the competition, no pressure."

Actually, Teacher Wu was well aware that even if Chu Jin were to underperform, she would definitely rank in the top ten.

Chu Jin nodded obediently, "Don’t worry, I’m not nervous at all."

Teacher Wu smiled with relief, "That’s good to hear."

Many teachers and students were already gathering backstage to rehearse, and when they saw Teacher Wu bring Chu Jin in, they all looked at them curiously.

After all, Chu Jin’s name was well known at South Bridge No.2 Middle School.

It seemed they hadn’t expected Wu Chen to actually bring Chu Jin along.

A useless person coming to participate in a speech competition, wasn’t that just a joke?

But Teacher Wu ignored everyone’s stares, sat Chu Jin down on the side with an appropriate smile on his face, and whispered to her, "Don’t mind the outside views, just do your best."

The students who looked down on her now would be surprised in a while.

Chu Jin smiled lightly, "Mhm, I know."

She wouldn’t bother taking such minor matters to heart.

"Xiaoyue, look, Wu Chen actually brought that trash along," a short-haired girl covered her mouth and whispered to Lin Xiaoyue next to her, "I really don’t understand what Wu Chen is thinking; isn’t this just asking for ridicule?"

Lin Xiaoyue was known at South Bridge No.2 Middle School for being a cold beauty and was also in the senior year.

Haughty and frosty–those were her trademarks.

Her academic performance was excellent too, especially in English. She had scored full marks several times on the monthly exams, so she was not just known for being icy and elegant, she was also incredibly arrogant.

An arrogance that permeated from the inside out.

Hearing this, she slightly frowned and then asked with an expressionless face, "Which one is Chu Jin?"

Lin Xiaoyue was accustomed to her own arrogance. For someone like Chu Jin, she would be unwilling even to spare an extra glance; after all, who would want to waste their time looking at trash?

However, she had heard quite a bit about Chu Jin’s ’remarkable achievements,’ but she had never really taken a good look at her. So, with so many people around now, she genuinely didn’t know which one was Chu Jin.

"There, that’s her," the short-haired girl pointed with her chin, speaking with disdain, "The one sitting next to Wu Chen."

The girl hadn’t paid much attention to Chu Jin when she entered, but now, taking a second look, her eyes lit up.

She almost thought she was hallucinating–could the beautifully poised, gorgeously smiling girl with expectant eyes really be Chu Jin?

Although it was still the same face, the whole impression she gave off had changed, especially the orchid-like quality that emanated from her.

How had Chu Jin changed so much after just a month?

The old Chu Jin would walk around with her head hung low, cloaked in a depressive aura, her face dull and listless as if she’d lost her soul.

That defeated and shadowy demeanor meant that even the prettiest of faces would not shine on her.

But now, things were different; the gloomy aura that had been hanging over her seemed to have vanished overnight.

She had undergone a transformation, as if she were a completely different person!

Lin Xiaoyue was also taken aback. Although she had never really looked Chu Jin in the eye, she had passed by her a few times, always keeping a distance, but she knew that the Chu Jin from before was vastly different from the current one!

She had always considered her looks to be among the best in South Bridge No.2 Middle School and had thus felt a sense of superiority, but now, upon seeing Chu Jin, that feeling of superiority instantly disappeared.

Had she not seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that such grace could exist in a "trash."

With "trash" possessing such grace, she feared that there would no longer be a place for her at South Bridge No.2 Middle School in the future.

Why on earth had such a beautiful face ended up with "trash"?

It was disgusting!

Moreover, what right did "trash" who didn’t even recognize the 26 letters of the alphabet have to share a stage with her for a speech?

Wouldn’t that lower her own status?

She was not on the same level as this "trash," and having to share the stage with her was an insult to her own character!

What was more important was her own vanity—for today’s speech was in front of the entire school’s teachers and students. If everyone saw the looks of this "trash," she might not be able to maintain her position as South Bridge No.2 Middle School’s campus belle.

Besides, how could she allow herself to be surpassed in looks by "trash" that others trampled upon?

With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xiaoyue’s lips curled into a cold curve, as she nonchalantly stuffed the speech into the short-haired girl’s hands and uttered two icy words, "Hold this."

Then she walked over to where Teacher Wu and Chu Jin were standing.

"Hello, Teacher Wu," Lin Xiaoyue said from her high position, slowly beginning, "I’m Lin Xiaoyue from Class 3."

As the school belle of South Bridge No.2 Middle School and an excellent student, Teacher Wu certainly knew her.

"Hello, Student Lin, what can I do for you?" Teacher Wu asked Lin Xiaoyue, his tone very gentle.

He always had a soft spot for students who were both academically outstanding and well-behaved, regardless of which class they were in.

Therefore, Teacher Wu had a very good impression of Lin Xiaoyue.

"Of course, there’s a matter!" Lin Xiaoyue said snobbishly, lifting her chin haughtily, and then asked, "Is this your class’s contestant, Chu Jin?"

The disdain in her eyes was very obvious as she spoke the last two words.

She seemed like a celestial being high above the clouds, while Chu Jin was like lowly mud to be stepped on.

Seeing her like this, Teacher Wu subconsciously frowned, and the slight positive feeling he had for Lin Xiaoyue dissipated in an instant.

Teacher Wu had not expected Lin Xiaoyue, a student known for her excellent grades, to look down on others so blatantly.

"Yes, this is our class’s contestant for today, Chu Jin, Student Chu," Teacher Wu nodded, then asked, "Do you need her for something, Student Lin?"

Lin Xiaoyue’s lips curled into a chilling smile, "Teacher Wu, are there no other people in your class? Why send such a ’trash’ to make a speech on stage?"

Teacher Wu had never expected Lin Xiaoyue to speak so bluntly, and his face turned stern as he spoke firmly, "Student Lin! Mind your language. Do not launch personal attacks on our Student Chu! Moreover, affairs pertaining to Class 10 are none of your concern."

Since she was not a student from his class, Teacher Lin had to be careful not to speak too harshly, and, after all, Lin Xiaoyue was the darling of Class 3.

Embarrassing the class favorite would be like embarrassing the class teacher, and he didn’t want to create any friction with the class teacher of Class 3 over such a trivial matter.

After all, they were colleagues who crossed paths daily.

"Yes, the affairs of Class 10 do not concern me," Lin Xiaoyue asked somewhat angrily, "Teacher Wu, do you know that I am also participating in today’s speech competition?"

Teacher Wu frowned, "You participating in the competition, what does it have to do with our class?"

"Teacher Wu," Lin Xiaoyue’s lips formed a curve as she raised her chin slightly, and continued, "You’re a smart person and a teacher at that. Don’t you understand the implication of my words?"

Originating from a prestigious family in Capital City, the Lin family had some standing in the city’s elite circles, so Lin Xiaoyue had never really taken a mere teacher seriously.