Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 629 - 631, The Contest Between Two White Lotuses (Second Update)

Chapter 629: 631, The Contest Between Two White Lotuses (Second Update)

They had originally thought that Zhao Yiling would surely show timidity in front of Mu Xianxian, the number one beauty, but unexpectedly, Zhao Yiling was so calm and composed!

No matter how much the servants pondered, they could never have guessed that the soul inside Zhao Yiling’s body was actually that of Zheng Chuyi.

As someone who had been the number one beauty, how could Zheng Chuyi ever consider someone like Mu Xianxian worth her attention?

Everyone took their seats inside the house, where Zhao Yiling was extremely enthusiastic about serving tea to the guests.

"Sister Ling, you’re being too polite," said Mu Xianxian, sitting at the edge of the table and taking a sip of her tea with a smile.

Zhao Yiling also smiled, "Guests should be treated well; this is what I should do."

The four people sitting around the table all wore masks, concealing their faces. Even though it was their first meeting, they pretended to be very intimate with each other.

Uninformed onlookers might think they were a group of close girlfriends gathering together.

"Xianxian, that ring on your finger is really pretty. Where did you buy it?" One of the ladies from prominent families feigned surprise at noticing the ring for the first time, her admiration apparent beneath her eyes.

In reality, these individuals spent almost every day together, so how could they not know the origin of Mu Xianxian’s ring? Such comments were merely a prelude to another statement.

Sure enough, another lady from a prominent family chimed in immediately, "The ring on Xianxian’s hand has quite the reputation. Even those with money can’t buy it; it is worn only by the ’National Goddess’ of our Superpower World."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xianxian smiled even more proudly, and while doing so, she scoped out Zhao Yiling from the corner of her eye.

Alas, she failed to see even a hint of envy on Zhao Yiling’s face. Knowing her intention, Zhao Yiling was not about to let Mu Xianxian succeed so easily.

That ring was nothing more than second-hand goods left over by herself, so what was there for Mu Xianxian to be proud of?

Hearing this, Zhao Yiling feigned a surprised expression, "So Xianxian is considered the number one beauty here? But didn’t I hear my dad refer to our number one beauty as Zheng Chuyi? I’ve even seen a portrait of Zheng Chuyi. Anyone with eyes can tell, she is not on the same level as Xianxian. Could it be that our beauty standards have dropped this year?"

With that single statement, Mu Xianxian’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot!

Zhao Yiling’s words were not only a declaration of Mu Xianxian’s ugliness but also a blatant mockery!

She had struggled so hard until Zheng Chuyi died, and now here was Zhao Yiling! A glance at her was enough to tell she was no easy mark! Moreover, being the Elder’s daughter, she posed a great latent threat to Mu Xianxian!

Furthermore, this Zhao Yiling felt so similar to someone she despised!

"How can you say such things!" one of the ladies from prominent families stood up agitatedly.

"I’m so sorry," Zhao Yiling quickly covered her mouth, adding, "I’m not saying that Xianxian isn’t pretty, I just think that Xianxian and Zheng Chuyi are different types of beauties. It’s just that Xianxian’s beauty is not as obvious as..."

Such was the reason they say ’the more you explain, the worse it gets.’

The more Zhao Yiling continued, the uglier Mu Xianxian’s expression became.

Especially since Mu Xianxian’s beauty indeed fell short of even half of Zheng Chuyi’s!

This had always been a sore point for her!

It was bad enough that Zheng Chuyi had overshadowed her in life, but now, even in death, she continued to cause her distress!

Another lady also stood up, equally emotional.

"What do you mean our Xianxian’s beauty isn’t as obvious as Zheng Chuyi’s? Our Xianxian became the number one beauty through her own merit! Are you just envious of our Xianxian’s beauty? Don’t think we’re afraid of you just because you’re the Elder’s daughter! You vulgar lowlife, pah!"

Mu Xianxian was no fool. Although she was extremely angry, she still pretended as if nothing had happened, softly laughing and saying, "My sisters, don’t be angry. In truth, what Sister Ling said makes sense. I am indeed unworthy of the title of the number one beauty. Compared to Sister Zheng, my modest charm surely does not grace the grand halls."

Zhao Yiling hadn’t expected Mu Xianxian to react this way!

Given Mu Xianxian’s usual temperament, she would probably have flipped the table by now! Yet at this moment, she could actually admit that her looks were inferior to Zheng Chuyi’s!

This was completely beyond Zhao Yiling’s expectations.

Originally, she had been waiting for Mu Xianxian to throw a tantrum so she could take the opportunity to deal with her. She planned to solidify Mu Xianxian’s reputation for vulgarity and pettiness, stripping her of her number one beauty title. Who would have thought that Mu Xianxian wouldn’t take the bait at all?

Wasn’t Mu Xianxian always the one who looked down upon the secular world? Why the change of heart?

It appeared that not only had Mu Xianxian grown taller, but her intelligence and cunning had grown as well.

It seemed that Zhao Yiling would have to be more cautious from now on, not too overt in her confrontations with Mu Xianxian.

"Xianxian, I was just speaking off the cuff; please don’t be upset. Here, allow me to apologize with tea in place of wine and ask for forgiveness from Xianxian and the two sisters," Zhao Yiling offered an apology proactively.

"Sister Ling, you are taking it too seriously. Both of my sisters and I come from distinguished families; we are not so petty as you imagine, are we, sisters? You don’t mind at all what Sister Ling just said, right?" Mu Xianxian said, raising her eyes towards the other two.

Both were savvy, immediately responding, "Xianxian is right, we are not from some ordinary place that gets upset over such trifles. Only those who can’t make it in polite society would dwell on that, we’re not angry at all."

After speaking, the two of them lifted their tea cups and downed the contents in one gulp.

This implied that Zhao Yiling was not fit to be seen in public, after all, Zhao Yiling was from the secular world! It was just short of pointing at Zhao Yiling’s nose and cursing her!

Zhao Yiling was infuriated to death, yet, she had no room to retort! This Mu Xianxian really had no shame! She really thought she was the most beautiful woman in the Superpower World! Just wait! Sooner or later, that title would be hers!

Such people are truly disgusting!

"The three of you are right, it was presumptuous of me," Zhao Yiling said with a slight smile, but inside, her emotions were twisted into a knot. This was only the first day, and Mu Xianxian dared to bully her like this!

If this continued for long, wouldn’t Mu Xianxian start shitting on her head?

After sitting for a while, Mu Xianxian suggested it was time to leave, "Sister Ling, we won’t disturb you any further, thank you for your warm hospitality."

"Let me see you out," Zhao Yiling stood up, and even though she detested these three people to the extreme, she still had to maintain appearances. After all, she had just returned to the Superpower World.

There were still many days ahead, and a Mu Xianxian alone wasn’t enough to matter to her!

"Sister Ling, no need for you to see us out, we can leave by ourselves," Mu Xianxian declined.

However, Zhao Yiling insisted, "I must see you out."

Thus, Zhao Yiling escorted all three to the main gate.

The Elder’s house was located at the heart of the Superpower World, a bustling area with many people coming and going. Especially since everyone heard the Elder had recognized a daughter from the secular world, the traffic passing by the Elder’s home increased!

Everyone wanted to see what this daughter of the Elder looked like.

It’s human nature to be curious, and the people of the Superpower World were no exception.

"That must be the Elder’s daughter, right?"

"She’s quite pretty! Worthy of being the Elder’s daughter. Even growing up in the secular world didn’t bury her special ability."

"I heard her name is Zhao Yiling."

"Zhao? Does our Elder also have the surname Zhao?"

"Seems like it. I think the Elder’s secular family name is Zhao."

"Her temperament isn’t bad either, she hasn’t brought shame upon the Elder!"

Hearing the praises from the crowd, the corners of Zhao Yiling’s mouth curled up into a distinct arc, brimming with pride. This was the real reason Zhao Yiling insisted on seeing Mu Xianxian out, even living her life again hadn’t changed the vanity ingrained in her bones.

Like her vanity.

At this moment, Zhao Yiling indeed became a bit too complacent.

The change in Zhao Yiling, before and after, was witnessed by the onlookers.

"Sister Ling, be careful with the stairs," warned Mu Xianxian kindly, while conveniently supporting Zhao Yiling’s arm.

"Oh, thank you," Zhao Yiling immediately snapped back to reality. Just now, she almost missed a step, and if not for Mu Xianxian’s assistance, she would have fallen down.

At this moment, the crowd immediately changed their tune, "The young lady of the Mu Family is growing more beautiful by the day! Truly deserving of being the National Goddess of the Superpower World."

"Moreover, Xianxian is composed, unaffected by honor or disgrace, unlike some people who come from small places."

That comment was quite pointed.

Zhao Yiling’s face turned dark!

These people really had no discernment, actually comparing her to someone like Mu Xianxian! Thinking this, Zhao Yiling wanted to wrench her arm away.

Mu Xianxian was truly nauseating! How dare she cling to her arm! How was she worthy!

Right at that moment, Mu Xianxian beside her suddenly let out a sharp scream, then tumbled down the stairs as if pushed.

From the bystanders’ perspective, it looked as if Zhao Yiling had pushed Mu Xianxian!

Zhao Yiling had not expected Mu Xianxian to cause such a scene, and, standing there facing the accusing crowd, she turned white!

One of the ladies from the prominent families pointed at Zhao Yiling’s nose and scolded, "Miss Zhao! How brazen of you, our Xianxian came to see you out of good will! You could have just been ungrateful, but now you actually pushed her! Are you just jealous of our Xianxian’s position as the most beautiful woman?"

Zhao Yiling immediately looked up at the accuser and retorted, "I didn’t! Which of your eyes saw me push her?"

"Both my eyes saw it! And all the people here saw it too! Miss Zhao, one should have a conscience. Just now, if Xianxian hadn’t quickly supported you, you would have already tumbled from here! But what about now! Not only are you ungrateful, but you’re also returning kindness with enmity! How could you behave like this?"

"Yeah! We all saw it! You were the one who pushed Miss Mu!"

"Yes! We all saw it."

Just now, from the perspective of the bystanders, it really looked like Zhao Yiling was the first to strike!

Another lady from a prominent family hurried over to help Mu Xianxian, who was on the ground.

Mu Xianxian was seriously injured, with a cut on her forehead that was oozing blood. For a girl, a facial scar was the most taboo.

Seeing this, the accusations from the people around intensified!

"This Miss Zhao really has no manners!"

"She’s not fit to be the Elder’s daughter at all."

"I didn’t do it, it wasn’t me who pushed her," she had been a highly esteemed beauty in her past life, usually pampered by everyone, never having been wronged like this before. Even Zhao Yiling was at a loss for words.

Zhao Yiling could only offer a weak defense, "I really didn’t push her! It was Mu Xianxian who fell on her own, it has nothing to do with me, you people stop talking nonsense! You’re inverting right and wrong!"

"You mean Xianxian deliberately framed you? With you? Are you even worthy!" the lady from the prominent family continued, "Earlier in the room, you were accusing our Xianxian of not being as beautiful as Zheng Chuyi. That’s clearly out of jealousy! Are you thinking that once Xianxian’s face is ruined, you’ll be the first beauty in the Superpower World! How shameless can you be! With such a malicious heart, you’re not fit to stay in our Superpower World!"

Under the current circumstances, hardly anyone was willing to believe Zhao Yiling!

After all, everyone had seen her reaction just moments ago.

Furthermore, Mu Xianxian’s injury was to the face, and no girl would willingly take any risks with her own face!

Plus, Zhao Yiling came from the secular world. How did she even know about Zheng Chuyi? Clearly, she had an ulterior motive!

"Get out of the Superpower World!"

"Get out of the Superpower World!"

All the people raised their hands in protest.

People in the Superpower World take justice very seriously; they absolutely will not tolerate the presence of someone like Zhao Yiling, who harms others from behind the scenes!

Just then, Mu Xianxian slowly regained consciousness. She gently looked up at the people around her and said weakly, "Thank you, everyone. I’m okay, I don’t blame Sister Ling; she didn’t do it on purpose. Please don’t make it difficult for her anymore."

Mu Xianxian played the role of the magnanimous and kind-hearted to perfection, not only pinning the blame on Zhao Yiling with a single sentence but also winning the favor of the crowd. Mu Xianxian was no fool; she knew that with the Elder’s influence in the Superpower World, it wouldn’t be easy to get rid of Zhao Yiling.

This matter had to be handled gradually, slowly. Anyway, Zhao Yiling had already lost face in front of everyone today. It would be difficult for her to clear her name in the future!

Moreover, judging by the current situation, Zhao Yiling certainly wouldn’t just let it go! She would definitely argue to the end! Perhaps, she might even lose control and slap her.

Mu Xianxian was adept at deducing people’s hearts.

If Zhao Yiling dared to make a move in front of so many people, her image would deteriorate even further in the eyes of everyone!

This was exactly what Mu Xianxian was hoping for.

After hearing Mu Xianxian’s words of not wanting to hold a grudge against Zhao Yiling, the surrounding people praised Mu Xianxian even more.

"Miss Mu is truly kind-hearted. The Mu Family’s upbringing is just superior. It’s incomparable to us ordinary people."

"We definitely chose the right first beauty this time!"

"Right..."

"Unlike some people, low-class individuals will always be low-class, even if they’ve entered our Superpower World, their base nature won’t change!"

"Such a disgrace to the Elder’s lifetime reputation!"

Zhao Yiling was so angry she trembled all over. She never expected Mu Xianxian to pull such a move. In her previous life, she had been pampered since she could remember, never having experienced such dirty deeds.

And no one had dared to set such traps for her!

Because of her parents’ and brother’s meritorious deeds, whatever Zheng Chuyi did in her past life was always right.

No one ever dared to speak ill of her.

Unfortunately, such a good fate was ruined by Zheng Chuyi herself.

Zhao Yiling was smart. She knew that at the moment, everyone had been deceived by Mu Xianxian. She could only show softness and avoid confronting Mu Xianxian directly! Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to stand in the Superpower World in the future.

"I’m sorry, Xianxian," Zhao Yiling suppressed the unwillingness in her heart, walked to Mu Xianxian’s side, and said with tearful eyes, "This is all my fault, I didn’t steady you, I didn’t know you would fall. Xiao Yi, hurry and bring the Ice Muscle Pills,"

With these words, she took responsibility whilst also making it clear it wasn’t intentional. After all, to err is human,

However, one day, she would reclaim today’s debt from Mu Xianxian - with added interest!

Having said that, Zhao Yiling turned to Mu Xianxian and affirmed, "Xianxian, rest assured, a woman makes herself beautiful for the one she cherishes, and I certainly won’t let a scar remain on your forehead. I will take full responsibility for this incident. Ice Muscle Pills are very effective, and I believe after you take them, there won’t be a trace left to see."

Zhao Yiling, being beautiful and showing sincere remorse, and even willing to give up the Ice Muscle Pills, made the expressions of those around soften significantly.

The Ice Muscle Pills are highly valuable due to their unique ingredients and are impossible to purchase with money alone. In the Superpower World, they are exceedingly rare, with even an Elder possessing only a few.

Zhao Yiling’s willingness to offer the Ice Muscle Pills showed genuine intention.

A trace of mockery flashed in Mu Xianxian’s lowered gaze. So what if she was the Elder’s daughter? She was still being manipulated by Mu Xianxian herself. Mu Xianxian had expected Zhao Yiling to put up some resistance, but it turned out Zhao Yiling was nothing more than an easy target!

It seemed that Mu Xianxian had overestimated her.

"Then I thank you, Sister Ling." Mu Xianxian’s voice was somewhat weak and feeble. If Ice Muscle Pills were being offered freely, why wouldn’t she take them?

After all, Zhao Yiling was nothing but an ordinary person from the Superpower World and no match for her.

Mu Xianxian continued, "In fact, Sister Ling, you shouldn’t blame yourself too much. I also bear some responsibility for this matter..."

Before long, Xiao Yi came out of the house with the Ice Muscle Pills in hand.

Zhao Yiling took the Ice Muscle Pills and personally administered them to Mu Xianxian.

The Ice Muscle Pills really were miraculous. Within less than three minutes of Mu Xianxian taking it, the scar on her forehead completely disappeared, smooth and unblemished as if it had never been there.

The onlookers marveled in amazement.

"These Ice Muscle Pills are truly wonderful."

"Yes, indeed, Miss Zhao is really generous to part with something so precious."

"Xianxian ended up like this because of her; this is the responsibility she ought to bear."

"Miss Zhao already said it wasn’t intentional."

The incident was diffused just like that, and although Zhao Yiling’s apology was well received, she still left a negative impression in the minds of those from the Superpower World.

Through this incident, Zhao Yiling became more cautious. In the future, she would not make the same mistake again.

And her life henceforth, with Mu Xianxian, this ultimate white lotus, in it, was bound to be anything but boring.

**

There is a time difference between the mortal realm and the Superpower World.

Two days had passed in the Superpower World, while only an afternoon had gone by in the mortal realm.

Today is May 20th.

It is not only Valentine’s Day but also the day of "The Return of the Past" new book signing event.

"The Return of the Past," the National Goddess, and the head of the Mo Family have been all the rage online these past few days.

Therefore, journalists were staking out the location of the signing event early in the morning.

Hoping to capture the true face of "The Return of the Past."

Whether "The Return of the Past" is Chu Jin or not, the reveal is a significant selling point.

If "The Return of the Past" really is the National Goddess, the whole internet would probably erupt in frenzy!

Just the mere presence of these two personas is enough to create a sensation, but to have them combined? That’s almost defying the heavens!

The signing event starts at 11 AM.

Chu Jin left the school at 9 AM. The weather in May had turned warm, a gentle breeze blowing, with the sun shining brightly. Dressed in a simple white shirt and black trousers, Chu Jin looked serene, with captivating eyes.

Their exquisite face, devoid of makeup, could not conceal their natural elegance, even in such plain attire.

It supported the idea that high attractiveness allows one to look good in anything.

Usually, clothes make the man, but with Chu Jin, it seemed the person made the clothes magnificent.

Even a piece of clothing picked up from a street stall could exude a branded feel when worn by Chu Jin.

Perhaps the sunshine was too intense, as Chu Jin took a pair of sunglasses from the rack and placed them on their face.

With an already small face, the sunglasses left only the delicate jawline and slightly pursed red lips visible, exuding an indescribable dominance.

Viewed from the side of the car window, it was altogether heart-stopping.

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