Chapter 21

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ming Dai was distracted the entire way back to the classroom.

Ming Dai naturally had no reason to reject Su Fangyun’s offer to help solve her parents’ problem.

However, was this matter really that simple?

In her previous life, it wasn’t that she didn’t feel tired from her adoptive parents’ endless demands.

Initially, she entered the entertainment industry to lighten the burden on her family, but later on, she became an ATM.

Her adoptive parents would ask for money from different sources every few days. If she showed a little resistance, they would threaten her by saying they would get the media to expose her.

The outside world thought that she was living an extravagant life, but who knew that 70% of her income was actually given to her adoptive parents?

However, before she parted ways with Su Fangyun, she confidently said that there would be no problem.

… Could she be at ease?

Ming Dai was immersed in her thoughts and slowly walked through the corridor. She did not notice the strange atmosphere around her.

Many students hid behind her and pointed at her. A few words floated over.

“That’s her.”

“Actress? Is she crazy?”

“Maybe she’s going to be a comedian.”

“…”

Those rumors brushed past Ming Dai like the wind.

Furthermore, she did not associate the topic of discussion with herself at all, so she could not be said to be hurt or aggrieved.

“Ming Dai.”

A clear and cold voice sounded behind him.

The noisy students in the corridor gradually quietened down.

They looked at the figure that suddenly appeared in the corridor in surprise, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Xia Ling?

If Class 20 was the lowest level of No.1 Middle School, then Class 1, which gathered talents, was undoubtedly the top of the pyramid!

As for Xia Ling, she was a proud daughter with an outstanding family background and looks. She was ranked in the top three of her age group and had won a national award. She was the top student among the top!

In No.1 Middle School, there were countless people who admired and yearned to get close to Xia Ling. However, Xia Ling never gave anyone a good attitude.

Some busybodies secretly gave her the nickname “Iceberg Lady”. It was a little old-fashioned, but it was very suitable for Xia Ling.

Almost everyone in the school believed that Xia Ling would be arrogant and remain alone until graduation. Then, she would wave her sleeves,enter a world that they would never be able to reach and become someone on another level.

Who would have thought that Xia Ling would take the initiative to come to Class 20 and even call out another girl’s name?

Immediately after, she saw Xia Ling walk to Ming Dai’s side step by step, pat her shoulder, and even… smile at her?

Xia Ling actually knew how to smile?

“Ah.” Ming Dai thought of something. “Wait a minute!”

She left Xia Ling behind and ran into the classroom.

The surrounding people gasped again.

However, Xia Ling was not dissatisfied. Instead, she stood in front of a boy.

She lifted her thin eyelids and her tone was cold. “Trash man?”

“Pfft!” A few boys who knew the inside story couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Only Gao Jun, who had been given a new title, had an extremely ugly expression.

He could be arrogant in front of Ming Dai. However, when it came to Xia Ling, he wouldn’t even dare to fart.

Xia Ling looked down on such people the most. He crossed his arms.

“You were the one who spread the rumors about her, right?”

Gao Jun’s expression changed rapidly as he blinked non-stop.

“It wasn’t me!”

Anyone could hear the guilt in his words.

“Solve this problem, or else…”

Or else what? Xia Ling did not say anything.

Gao Jun lowered his head and secretly gritted his teeth.

Xia Ling could not be bothered with him. When she saw Ming Dai coming out of the classroom, she walked up.

Ming Dai took out a handkerchief. “Your…”

Xia Ling interrupted her. “There are many people here. Why don’t we go to the supermarket?”

Ming Dai looked around and realized that many people were secretly paying attention to the two of them. She simply nodded.

The moment the two of them left, the entire corridor exploded.

“How did Ming Dai get to know Xia Ling? They’re completely different!”

“Could it be a family friend? I thought Ming Dai’s mother sells fried skewers?”

“Hey, Gao Jun, what did Xia Ling say to you just now?”

“…”

The noise was left behind.

Ming Dai and Xia Ling stepped into the campus supermarket. Ming Dai returned the handkerchief that she had washed.

Xia Ling did not even look at it and accepted it. She stood in front of the shelf. “What do you want to drink? It’s on me.”

Ming Dai shook her head. “I’ll treat you. Take it as a thank-you gift.”

Xia Ling did not hesitate and agreed readily.

“Then I’ll treat you next time.”

As she spoke, she picked a bottle of mango juice.

Ming Dai chose strawberry juice.

Ming Dai felt extremely satisfied when the sweet and sour fruit juice entered her mouth.

She smacked his lips and suddenly asked, “Were they talking about me just now?”

Ming Dai’s reaction was a little slow, but she was not stupid.

She went into the classroom to get a handkerchief. When she came out, she saw Xia Ling warning Gao Jun on her behalf.

Coupled with the conversation of the people around them, she could roughly guess the situation.

Xia Ling took a sip of mango juice.

“Yes, someone sent a message about you in the Year Group. They said that you’re preparing to become an actress. Our school is about to produce a future superstar.”

Wouldn’t this exaggerated tone attract the attention of a large group of people?

Especially when these people realized that Ming Dai, the alleged protagonist of Superstar Media, was a nobody in school whose grades, family background, and appearance were far from excellent. Everyone felt that Ming Dai was overestimating herself and looked at her as if she was a joke.

“I’ve asked around. It was Gao Jun who spread the news. He didn’t dare to face you head-on and only dared to play these dirty tricks behind your back.”

A cold glint flashed across Xia Ling’s eyes.

Ming Dai did not feel angry.

“Actually, they’re not wrong. I should be signing the contract soon.”

Xia Ling was slightly shocked.

“My grades aren’t good. The form teacher thinks that I have a better future in the arts exam. Coincidentally, an agent came to me…”

“Congratulations!”

Xia Ling reacted quickly. While she was happy for Ming Dai, she also wanted to see those idiots make a fool of themselves.

“In that case, the people who are laughing at you are about to be slapped in the face?”

Ming Dai laughed along with her, recalling the past.

“I want to keep a low profile in school. I’m afraid I won’t be able to enjoy this kind of peace after signing the contract.”

“After today, there should be fewer people talking about you.”

Xia Ling’s words stunned Ming Dai.

She did not know if she had misunderstood the deeper meaning behind Xia Ling’s words.

In the end, Xia Ling confirmed her guess.

“Aren’t we friends?”

This meant that she would protect Ming Dai from now on.

As far as Ming Dai knew, Xia Ling had never had any friends in school.

She was surprised and stunned.

“Why… I mean, why did you choose me as your friend?”

Wasn’t today their second meeting?

Xia Ling did not even think.

“Because you’re beautiful. You’re the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen in my life!”

“… Beautiful?”

Xia Ling seemed to know what she was thinking.

She smiled freely. She was not old, but she looked like a wise person who had seen the world.

“Everyone wants different things in life. Some people want money, some people want fame… Unlike me. I only want to associate with attractive people. So why can’t I be friends with you just because you’re good-looking?”

“This…” Ming Dai blinked in confusion. “It seems to make sense.”

“That’s right. I have to thank you!”