The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 86: Campus Belle + Mengyin Band Leader

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Campus Belle + Mengyin Band Leader

This statement startled both Zhang Ziqi and Wen Rui.

Especially Wen Rui, whose pair of dark eyes widened, somewhat at a loss.

"Sister Man, she shattered my smartphone screen. 300 isn’t enough to compensate," Zhang Ziqi said with a forced smile.

Since she was in no position to argue, knowing the Jiang family was wealthy, she dared not offend them.

"Didn’t you buy this phone two years ago? You can get one for 1700 in the market now. If you have a three-year warranty and the screen breaks, you can get it fixed for free. If you only bought a one-year warranty, then a compensation of 300 would be enough to get a new screen."

Jiang Man spoke calmly and logically.

Zhang Ziqi’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Sister Man, you seem to know quite a bit about smartphones, huh? I don’t know much and asked for too much. Then... let’s settle for 300."

"I’m sorry," Wen Rui apologized, bowing his head and taking out a worn wallet from his pocket, from which he fished out three red notes.

Zhang Ziqi displayed her disdain: "What era is it, and you’re still using cash? Let me tell you, Wen Rui, if you don’t have money you might as well leave the arts school early. Do you have any idea how expensive musical instruments are? Don’t touch art if you don’t have the funds; don’t you understand that principle?"

"I’m... I’m sorry..." Wen Rui continued to apologize incessantly.

This incident should have ended there.

But Zhang Ziqi, having taken advantage of the situation, had to push it: "I don’t want cash; transfer it to my phone!"

"I don’t have money in my phone..." Wen Rui looked pitiful, like a child who had done something wrong.

"You, you, you, with this destitute appearance, where did you find the courage to enter our Beiyin Academy?"

"Enough!" Jiang Man could no longer stand it.

She held onto Wen Rui’s hand, her gaze fierce: "You don’t need to compensate her the 300."

"What?" Zhang Ziqi exclaimed in surprise.

"Didn’t you hear me?" Jiang Man’s eyebrows conveyed irritation and an overwhelming urge to lash out.

She too had once been weak, weak enough to be abandoned.

So, when she became strong, she could no longer bear to see such weakness being bullied.

"But..." Zhang Ziqi still wanted to argue, but after thinking it over, she held back.

Her phone actually had a three-year free warranty. She was merely trying to extort some money earlier on.

But she hadn’t expected Wen Rui to be so poor it clinked.

"What rotten luck," Zhang Ziqi cursed under her breath: "Sister Man, I’ll give you face; let’s forget this ever happened."

After speaking, she pointed a finger at Wen Rui, "You’d better be more careful next time!"

Wen Rui stayed silent, continuing to hang his head low.

Jiang Man shook her head.

Suddenly, she lost the desire to stay at the dormitory.

Having to face someone like Zhang Ziqi every day was quite mood-destroying.

"Sister Man, these are the bath card and meal card; I got them for you!"

Wu Yingfan returned to room 402, brimming with excitement, just as Jiang Man was leaving.

She took the two cards from him, her expression indifferent: "I’m going for a walk around the school."

"Sure!" Wu Yingfan replied with eager interest.

He had heard that Beiyin Academy had many beauties, and he was keen to find a tall, leggy girlfriend during the opportunity.

No sooner had the two of them stepped out of the girls’ dorm building than they were halted by a voice.

"Cousin Jiang Man, wait for me!"

Jiang Man turned around in surprise.

Wen Rui was holding a lunch box, looking a bit timid, but she still jogged over.

"This is the osmanthus cake my mom personally made. She instructed me to share it with my roommates when the time comes, but I don’t want to give it to them, only to you—is that okay?"

Jiang Man looked suspicious. She remembered the text message from her birth mother, which said her aunt’s daughter had been admitted to this university, and her name was Ruirui.

So that was it!

She had no fond feelings for her birth father and mother, and naturally had no good impressions of her aunt who she had never met, or her aunt’s daughter.

She assumed they were just like her biological parents—aware that her grand uncle had acknowledged kinship with her and that she was now wealthy, so they came to curry favor.

"You must have heard about the issues with my parents, right? I think it’s better we don’t try to act like relatives," Jiang Man said with a sour face, clearly displeased.

Wen Rui bit her lip, sheepishly packed up her lunch box, and retreated.

It was then that Jiang Man noticed how rough the young girl’s hands were, like the bark of an old tree, covered with many chilblains from last year that had left numerous marks.

One could tell at a glance that Wen Rui was not like Jiang Rou.

Wen Rui was a child who had suffered.

"I’m... I’m sorry..." Wen Rui didn’t say much else. She lowered her head, apologized, and then turned to run away.

Wu Yingfan watched Wen Rui’s retreating figure and frowned, "Sister Man, you’ve got quite a few relatives showing up lately. Who’s she?"

"She’s my aunt’s daughter from my biological father’s side," Jiang Man replied indifferently, her gaze detached.

Wu Yingfan simply ’oh’ed, not paying too much attention.

After all, it made sense for various relatives to queue up to reconnect with Sister Man, who had been separated from her family for 20 years.

Meanwhile, on the fourth floor.

Mao Lili leaned over the balcony, signalling for Zhang Ziqi to come over.

"Look, that poor thing is trying to cozy up to Jiang Man, haha, but Jiang Man didn’t accept the cheap stuff she offered!"

"Serves her right!" Zhang Ziqi said viciously, exuding a sense of superiority.

"Qiqi, look!" Mao Lili’s eyes widened as she pointed toward Wu Yingfan’s Lamborghini.

"Isn’t that a Lamborghini? I recognize the logo. Isn’t that car worth tens of millions?"

"It sure is!" Zhang Ziqi’s eyes lit up, "Our roommate really is a rich heiress!"

The two exchanged glances, both harboring unsavory thoughts.

As long as they ingratiated themselves with Jiang Man, what was there to worry about not reaping some benefits?

"Is that handsome guy Jiang Man’s brother?" Zhang Ziqi said, her gaze sharp, already forming a plan.

"Seems like her brother," Mao Lili nodded.

...

Wu Yingfan drove his luxury car around the school, drawing the gaze of a crowd.

Before they knew it, they had reached the club recruitment area.

Banners and pull-up stands for various clubs lined the street.

Unable to drive any further, Jiang Man got out of the car with Wu Yingfan and walked.

"Freshmen, come join our basketball club! There are plenty of good-looking guys and girls here!"

"Freshwoman, you’ve got great looks. Have you considered joining our drama club?"

Jiang Man, being attractive and outstanding in appearance, had just entered the street when she was surrounded by a crowd of senior students.

As it happened, she paused in front of a club called ’Mengyin.’

Wen Jingya wore a form-fitting long cheongsam, her attire both classical and graceful.

Her assistant wanted to recruit Jiang Man into the club, but Wen Jingya stopped her.

"She’s not suitable."

"Sister, you haven’t even asked her yet. How do you know she’s not suitable?" The assistant was puzzled.

Wen Jingya’s face was stern as she glared at Jiang Man, feeling really annoyed.

At home, she might not compare to Jiang Man, but at school, it was a different story.

She was the recognized campus beauty of North Sound University and the captain of the ’Mengyin’ classical music ensemble.

At North Sound University, she was like a goddess!

Jiang Man, oh Jiang Man, why did you have to come to North Sound University of all places to mess around?

"I know her," Wen Jingya murmured quietly.

She quickly put on a smile and greeted Jiang Man, "Manman."

Jiang Man scoffed coldly, a hint of alienation flashing through her eyes, "Mengyin, what a lovely name. I want to join!"

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