Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 29 Lin Wenjie_1

Chapter 29: Chapter 29 Lin Wenjie_1

"Heh heh, Youyou looks beautiful, doesn’t she?" Zhu Li said proudly, her hand in Shangguan You’s arm, looking triumphantly at their astonished classmates.

"Hmph, no matter how pretty, she’s still just all beauty, no substance," Feng Shaomei’s sarcastic voice rang out. She lifted her eyes haughtily, looking down on Shangguan You. Yet, in her heart, she was seething with rage—how dare this damn Shangguan You actually learn to dress up and even dare to take off her glasses!

"Shaomei, you’re here." Li An and a few other girls cheerfully greeted her. Feng Shaomei lifted her head arrogantly and nodded.

"Hmph, who would’ve thought that a clumsy goose could actually look somewhat presentable just by taking off her glasses. But if you think Lan Xuan and Han Yachu will give you a second glance, dream on."

"Exactly! No matter how much you dress up, you can never change your true nature. A Cinderella should never dream of becoming a Princess."

"Don’t overestimate yourself."

"Lan Xuan and Han Yachu will never give you a second look."

Shen Jia, Gao Lili, Li Ruo, Liao Si, and their group walked over, their cold, mocking voices tinged with blatant jealousy. Seeing Shangguan You’s calm and composed demeanor, her whole being exuding an aura of purity like a snow lotus, they were so envious their eyes practically turned red, and they began to taunt her immediately.

"Now that everyone’s here, let’s go inside," Feng Shao’an said, his eyes showing unease as he glanced at Shangguan You’s striking new look, interrupting the girls’ taunts.

"Everyone, enjoy yourselves and indulge in the hot springs. I’ll cover all the expenses," Feng Shaomei declared, lifting her head like a proud peacock and looking triumphantly at Shangguan You. Today, she was going to ensure Shangguan You wouldn’t be leaving unscathed, and she wanted Han Yachu and Lan Xuan to witness it with their own eyes.

"Feng Shaomei, you and your friends better not go too far!" Zhu Li exclaimed, her face flushed with anger as she glared at the arrogant peacocks before her. They were courting death, insulting Youyou like that!

"Over the line? How so? Isn’t she just the illegitimate spawn of a mistress? What’s so great about that?" Feng Shaomei hadn’t finished her sentence when her face was struck by two hard slaps.

"Feng Shaomei, sometimes overconfidence is a shortcut to an early grave. A slip of the tongue can bring disaster. I trust you understand that," Shangguan You said, shaking her stinging hand. A chilling glint flickered in the depths of her eyes as she stared coldly at Feng Shaomei. In both her past life and this one, she detested nothing more than someone calling her a ’bastard’ to her face, especially as an insult.

"Stupid goose, you’re courting death! How dare you hit my sister?" Feng Shao’an had just raised his hand when it was fiercely grabbed.

"Youyou is under my protection! Who dares bully her?" Gui Mo’s peach-blossom eyes flashed with a sharp light as he forcefully flung Feng Shao’an’s hand away.

"Feng Shao’an, Shangguan You is not someone you can afford to provoke!" Lan Xuan and Han Yachu, their handsome faces set, appeared before everyone. They stood in front of Shangguan You, shielding her protectively behind them.

Witnessing the scene, Shangguan You’s mouth twitched violently. Darn it! She had been preparing to thrash Feng Shao’an, his sister, Shen Jia, and the others. Why did these arrogant busybodies have to poke their noses into her business? She hadn’t had a good fight in ages, and her hands were itching for some action!

"Han Yachu, Lan Xuan, Shangguan You started insulting people first! Besides, we didn’t even invite her to the resort today. Please tell her to leave immediately!"

"Exactly! Not just anyone can come here and mooch off us!"

"What a joke! Gao Lili, don’t push your luck! Do you own this place? What right do you have to tell us to leave?" Zhu Li shouted.

"One night here costs more than your family earns in several years! Can you even afford to stay in these villas or soak in these hot springs?" one girl sneered.

"We’re giving you a chance to experience this, so you should be grateful and know your place. Don’t be presumptuous," another added.

"Offending me won’t end well for you," Feng Shaomei threatened quietly, then said louder, "Heh heh, Zhu Li, if you apologize to us, you can still stay. You know, one night here costs what your parents earn in several years."

"What’s there to be so proud of? This young lady doesn’t need your charity! I have my own money to have fun!" Zhu Li’s face turned livid with rage as she cried out.

"Enough, Zhu Li," Shangguan You said calmly, gently pulling back the agitated Zhu Li. "Don’t be angry."

"I believe Feng Shaomei, Shen Jia, and our other classmates are mistaken," Shangguan You stated. "Zhu Li and I came here specifically to book our own villa. We wouldn’t dream of accepting handouts from the likes of Feng Shaomei. Even if it were free, we wouldn’t want to stay with a flock of disagreeable peacocks."

"Being around Feng Shaomei and her brother would likely make me lose my appetite and sleep. I’d probably end up needing a doctor. I have no interest in such a thankless and unpleasant experience. So, everyone, let’s all just enjoy our own time separately."

With that, Shangguan You ignored the contorted faces of Feng Shaomei and the others—now flushed red and pale white with indignation—pulled Zhu Li along, and headed towards the reception desk.

"Youyou, wait for me! I haven’t booked a villa yet; you can’t just leave me behind!" Gui Mo’s peach-blossom eyes twinkled as he quickly followed her. Han Yachu and Lan Xuan exchanged a glance and also followed suit.

"Hmph, that trash! Without a membership card, I’d like to see how she books a villa," Shen Jia cursed angrily, quickly following with the others. They were eager to see Shangguan You make a fool of herself and vent their resentment.

"Miss, this is your room key," the receptionist said respectfully, handing over a key card. The number on it was 5288.

"You haven’t made a mistake, have you? Aren’t all the villas here supposed to be reserved in advance? How did she get a key?" Shen Jia demanded, staring angrily at the receptionist.

"Miss Shen, Miss Shangguan is one of our premium members. She has her own dedicated villa that she can use whenever she wishes. Furthermore, Villa 5288 is exclusively reserved for Miss Shangguan; no one else is permitted to use it," the receptionist explained to Shen Jia and the others with a professional smile.

"How can that be? I heard Villa 5288 isn’t available to the public. Why can she use it?"

"That’s because it has always belonged to her," a deep voice interjected. A tall figure was approaching.

"Mr. Lin." Along the way, staff members respectfully greeted the approaching man. He was about 1.85 meters tall, dressed in a black, tailor-made suit that emphasized his tall, straight posture. His artfully tousled hair hinted at an untamed spirit, and his handsome face wore a warm smile. With one hand casually tucked into his trouser pocket, he strode confidently towards them.