The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 381 - Chapter 381 0381 Beauty contest

Chapter 381: 0381 Beauty contest Chapter 381: 0381 Beauty contest I didn’t expect to meet so soon!

The moment Gu Heng’s eyes touched upon Su Ran, his pupils flickered slightly.

Dressed in formal attire, Xiao Ran radiated an even stronger aura than before, yet she remained uniquely beautiful.

Su Ran’s gaze surveyed the crowd, handsome men and beautiful women, each in suits and leather shoes, long dresses fluttering, dressed to the nines, bare chests and exposed backs.

Su Ran curled her lips, a hint of mockery flashing deep within her eyes.

Su Xinyan, arm in arm with Gu Heng, kept her eyes fixed on Su Ran.

Her beautiful eyes moved from that Audi to her casual attire, and a surge of secret glee filled her heart.

She just knew that with that tiny, shabby company of hers, there was no way Su Ran could afford a hundred-million-dollar luxury car.

It must be just to put on a grand facade, renting it with money.

Now hasn’t she been exposed for what she truly is?

It should be that way, only such a status suits her.

Taking a deep breath, her face wore a graciously elegant smile, but Su Ran didn’t miss the boastfulness in her eyes.

“Sister, why did you come alone? Didn’t you bring friends with you?”

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng paused, looking at Su Ran with confusion,

Su Ran did not give her any response, merely curling her lips and glancing at her.

Their gazes met in the air, and gradually, a sense of naked vulnerability made Su Xinyan be the first to lower her head.

She bit her lip, giving Gu Heng a pitiful glance, sighing a nearly imperceptible, aggrieved sigh, the rough helplessness tugging at one’s heartstrings.

“Who would want to be her friend? Aren’t they ashamed of themselves?”

“Exactly, this is an elite exchange event; today, everyone present is a distinguished figure. Which one could she possibly aspire to?”

“Xinyan, not everyone is like you, surrounded by people with status and position!”

“Why come alone? Isn’t it obvious? Because her so-called friends are too shameful to be seen!”

“…”

Su Xinyan appeared soft and delicate on the surface, but her heart was filled with dark thoughts.

The two had just battled online, and now in this head-to-head confrontation, Su Ran was obviously at a disadvantage.

Su Ran slightly raised her eyebrows, looking at Su Xinyan with mockery.

“Today is an elite exchange meeting, you brought your friends heavily made-up and extravagantly dressed. What for? To participate in a beauty pageant?”

Everyone’s face altered subtly; indeed, while everyone in attendance was glamorous, their attire was well-measured.

Even with a touch of cunning, the dress code leaned towards formal attire, representing the country’s image in international exchanges.

But as for Su Xinyan and her companions, from their outfits…

Forget it, it’s better left unsaid!

Looking at them did indeed resemble participants of a beauty pageant.

Su Ran observed their expressions and curled her lips.

“You always want to look beautiful to attract attention, and nobody minds you for that–after all, that’s your line of work. But to think you wouldn’t let even today’s occasion pass without trying to rub off some of the limelight for yourself!”

“…”

Su Xinyan’s face turned unsightly, a flash of panic crossed her eyes.

This kind of thing could be a big deal or a minor taboo in the circle.

Hogging the limelight recklessly could cost one’s professional career.

She bit her lip hard, her voice restrained and aggrieved, but her face was filled with intense hatred for Su Ran.

“Sister, why do you always choose to suspect me with the very worst intentions? I clearly haven’t…”

“Damn, that woman Su Ran actually played a reverse card, daring to say we’re leeching off the limelight?”

“Does Xinyan even need to leech off popularity? Besides, what one wears is a matter of personal preference.”