章 8: Chapter 8
編集者: Dragon Boat Translation
"How did you end up like this?"
The man coldly swept his eyes over her, his deep black eyes unfathomable.
"I accidentally got cake on my hair and clothes. A kind person lent me this outfit," Jiang Moxi replied calmly, though she felt uneasy inside.
If she knew that calling him "Uncle" would expose her identity, she wouldn't have said it no matter what.
However, the terrifying aura that the man exuded moments ago made her forget about everything around her.
As Fu Youhan continued to gaze at her intently, not saying a word, Jiang Moxi had no choice but to speak again, "This outfit doesn't fit well; it feels very awkward."
Despite her words, Fu Youhan's gaze took in the perfectly fitting attire that showcased her enchanting curves.
Her slightly bewildered expression added to her charm.
Especially her eyes, with a touch of blush at the corners, were mesmerizing and captivating.
But... she couldn't be the woman from last night.
This morning, she had explained that she spent the night at her friend's place.
And An Xueluo had also admitted that the woman from last night was indeed her.
Fu Youhan's brow faintly furrowed, and he released Jiang Moxi's wrist, saying, "It's late, go home."
"Alright, Uncle. Goodbye, Uncle."
Jiang Moxi quickly waved and stepped into the elevator.
After leaving the Nightless City, she didn't have time to ponder whether Fu Youhan had discovered anything. Instead, she went to the nearest ATM and transferred the recently acquired 50,000 yuan to the hospital payment account, which still displayed a remaining debt of 30,000 yuan.
She couldn't afford to think about it; she needed to find a higher-paying part-time job to replace the current one.
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The next morning, Jiang Moxi's university, Yan City Technical Institute, started its new semester.
She once again disguised herself in an unattractive appearance.
However, as soon as she reached the school gate, Lin Xian, driving a flashy yellow Ferrari, performed a cool and eye-catching brake, blocking her path.
"Oh my god, Lin Xian from the neighboring Top One University is here to bother the ugly freak again."
"Did the ugly freak desecrate Lin Xian's ancestors' graves? Why does Lin Xian keep pestering her when there are so many ugly girls?"
"I heard that Lin Xian used to like a girl from our school, but after she rejected him, he tried to scare her. Unfortunately, he encountered the ugly freak, who righteously reported him to the police..."
"I wonder what new tricks Lin Xian has to play on the ugly freak today?"
The students from both Top One University and the Technical Institute gathered around, discussing and speculating.
In reality, Top One University and the Technical Institute were sworn enemies.
The former was a prestigious school that cultivated future social elites, with extremely high admission standards. On the other hand, the latter was a college where one could enter with a relatively small fee, leading to a higher probability of producing social misfits. The only common interest among students of the two universities was watching the ongoing "scholar vs. ugly girl" show that happened about once a month.
As Jiang Moxi glanced at the growing crowd, she coldly looked at Lin Xian, who had just taken off his sunglasses, showing off a stylish look.
"What do you want now?" Her voice was filled with unreserved disdain.
"Today, I'm not up to anything. I just want to tell you that I like you. Be my girlfriend," Lin Xian said with a wicked smile.
The onlookers couldn't help but stare, unable to believe their ears.
Because Lin Xian was handsome, had good grades, and came from a wealthy family, he was considered a prince charming by many girls.
But Jiang Moxi was not just unattractive; she also ranked last in the Technical Institute, had to do part-time jobs every day, and clearly came from a much less privileged background compared to Lin Xian. The difference between them was like night and day.
Moreover, Lin Xian had always targeted Jiang Moxi before, so his sudden confession today left everyone puzzled.
"Has Lin Xian gone crazy or has someone cast a spell on him?"
"My guess is he lost a game while playing. This must be a new prank against the ugly freak!"
"If Lin Xian likes Jiang Moxi, what about Li Xue'er then?"
Amidst the discussions, a female student named Li Xue'er turned red with anger and ran away.
She had been in a somewhat ambiguous relationship with Lin Xian recently. Whenever he came to tease the ugly girl, he would also give her some small gifts.
Li Xue'er, the campus belle of the Technical Institute, had always been confident that she had Lin Xian wrapped around her finger. However, to her dismay, he unexpectedly confessed his feelings to the ugly girl, leaving Li Xue'er feeling utterly humiliated. With tears in her eyes, she ran away, her dignity seemingly trampled upon.
However, no one noticed Li Xue'er's reaction because Jiang Moxi was about to respond to Lin Xian's confession...
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