Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 25 Crossing the River by Breaking the Bridge_1

Chapter 25: Chapter 25 Crossing the River by Breaking the Bridge_1

Zhang Ma warmly welcomed him. Zhuge Feng walked in, dressed in a handsome beige casual outfit, a wide smile on his youthful face.

"Zhuge Feng, why have you only just arrived?" Shangguan You glanced at the time, pretending to be a bit angry as she spoke.

Only Lan Xuan and Han Yachu stared strangely at Zhuge Feng. They had just bought the clothes he was wearing. Shangguan You had brought them up to a room, and now another man was wearing them, appearing before them.

"No need to say anything, just eat and that’ll be fine," Shangguan You whispered to Lan Xuan and Han Yachu. She then turned and cheerfully greeted Zhuge Feng, Damn it, I wouldn’t have racked my brains so much if it wasn’t to let Zhuge Feng stay at my place openly and legitimately!

"I got held up by something on the road." Zhuge Feng politely nodded to Lan Xuan and Han Yachu.

"Zhang Ma, isn’t he adorable? He’s the most adorable person I’ve ever met," Shangguan You reached up and vigorously rubbed Zhuge Feng’s small face with both hands, muttering softly to Zhang Ma.

"Isn’t that a bit inappropriate?"

"Zhang Ma, it’s just you and me at home, after all. It’s nice to have an older brother figure to keep me company. Besides, I don’t feel at ease letting him be alone outside. Zhang Ma, Lan Xuan and Han Yachu both know Zhuge Feng. His family is in trouble; we can’t just ignore his plight, can we?"

Zhang Ma had, of course, heard of the prominent names Lan Xuan and Han Yachu. At First High, who didn’t know these two Crown Princes, renowned for their good grades, looks, and character? If he can be friends with these two, Zhuge Feng can’t be all that bad, she believed. And even if he were, I’ll be here to keep an eye on him.

The Young Miss is finally making friends. I can’t let her be disappointed and become withdrawn again.

With this in mind, Zhang Ma took the initiative to allow Zhuge Feng to stay at their home temporarily.

"Zhang Ma is so nice."

"As long as the Young Miss likes it, that’s good. Come, dinner is served! Today’s dishes are all your favorites." Zhang Ma beamed. It’s been a long time since the Young Miss has been this happy.

"How are you going to thank me?" At the dinner table, Han Yachu, his expression as icy as ever, whispered in her ear.

"I’m treating you all to dinner! Here, have a hairy crab. Zhang Ma bought it early this morning." Shangguan You placed a palm-sized crab into Han Yachu’s bowl; Lan Xuan and Zhuge Feng each got one as well.

"You mysteriously bring a man home and use me and Han Yachu as human shields. What a clever plan," Lan Xuan said warmly, looking at the crab in his bowl.

"The matter is settled." Shangguan You’s lips twitched. Burning bridges after crossing them is my favorite pastime these days. Now that Zhuge Feng can openly stay at my house, of course, I have to burn this one.

"Hmph, crafty woman." Han Yachu took a resentful bite of crab meat, then glanced at Zhuge Feng’s boyish face. If I also had such a pair of clear, tranquil eyes, like autumn waters, Shangguan You would definitely still be chasing after me like before, instead of being so indifferent to me now.

"Youyou!" On campus, Zhu Li called out loudly, rushing forward and firmly grasping Shangguan You’s arm to stop her.

"Zhu Li, what’s wrong?"

"Youyou, are you free this Saturday?"

"What is it? Just say it if you have something to say." Shangguan You raised an eyebrow, speaking with a hint of exasperation. Judging by Zhu Li’s expression, she’s obviously asking for a favor. There’s no need to put on such a pitiful act.

"Youyou, promise me first. Please? I’ll tell you after you agree, okay?" Zhu Li bit her lip, speaking cautiously. I’m afraid Youyou will disagree.

"Okay, I promise. Now tell me."

"Really? That’s great! The final exams are coming up soon. To relieve some stress, the class agreed to go to a resort for a two-day, one-night trip this weekend. Next week, we start the ’hellish’ review period. You know I don’t have many friends, so I want you to come with me," Zhu Li blurted out in one breath, then let out a big sigh of relief.

"Silly girl, I get it," Shangguan You said with a teasing laugh.

"Youyou, why don’t you stay at my place tonight? Then we can go together tomorrow," Zhu Li suggested cautiously. That way, we could leave early in the morning and go directly to the resort, avoiding having to see Feng Shaomei and her group.

"No need. I’ll go home with you now to help you pack, and you can stay at my place tonight. We’ll go together tomorrow." Shangguan You understood immediately.

"Isn’t that a bit much?"

"Zhang Ma will surely welcome you." The two walked out of the school gates, laughing and talking. Feng Shaomei watched them, her face contorted with spiteful hatred. Hmph! At the resort tomorrow, I’ll make sure you’re so humiliated you’ll never be able to hold your heads up again!

In a small alley off the main street, Zhu Li led Shangguan You into the Xiangnan Flavor Restaurant. "Mom, Dad, I’m back!" she called out excitedly to a middle-aged man and woman inside.

Although this alley was off the main street, it had many residents. The small restaurant did decent business and even employed two assistants. The people living here were mostly from lower-middle-income households. Everyone was amicable; having been neighbors for several years, they knew each other well.

"Lili’s back! Rest for a bit; dinner will be ready soon," Zhu Ma said, smiling as she came to greet her daughter, noting her joyful expression.

"Lili, Dad made a few of his specialty dishes today. Our Lili has to study hard, okay?" Zhu Dad said, wiping his oily hands on his apron. He emerged cheerfully from the kitchen, spatula in hand.

"Dad, Mom, this is my classmate, Shangguan You."

"Hello, Uncle, Auntie," Shangguan You greeted with a smile.

"Lili, why don’t you take Miss Shangguan inside to rest? We’ll call you when it’s time to eat," Zhu Ma said.

"Quickly now, don’t let our guest laugh at us for being poor hosts," Zhu Dad added.

"Uncle, Auntie, it’s okay. If there’s anything I can help with, I can help serve dishes or wash dishes, you know," Shangguan You said warmly, rolling up her sleeves, ready to assist.

"Youyou, you don’t need to do that. Let’s go inside and get settled." Seeing Shangguan You about to help, Lili’s expression changed. She quickly pulled Shangguan You upstairs to their living quarters. Youyou’s hands are so delicate; how could I let her do manual labor?