Chapter 255 - Indeed, Blood Is Thicker Than Water

"I'm so envious! I want to be a part of the Xiao Corporation too."

The students finally realized the importance of this award, one would have the possibility to be a part of the Xiao conglomerate.

"Why aren't I as lucky as Yue Wan? Why...." someone mumbled softly.

Suddenly, every girl looked at Yue Wan with intense jealousy.

"Aiyah! Can I get his autograph?"

"In your dreams! With your score, you can't even stay near his shadow."

"To be honest, if I knew about this beauty then I would have burned the lamp every night."

"God, please bless me with one more chance. I want to stand next to this man just once."

A good opportunity as such only existed for them to grab it, yet they couldn't have it. If only they studied some more.....

While some were heartbroken with resentment seeing Yue Wan standing close to Xiao Hua, they could agree that they looked like a perfect molded couple.

.....

On the stage, Teacher An's patience was getting thinner and thinner, threatening to snap at any second: 'For god sake, Hua! She is still a student. Get your claws off!'

"Ahem! Ahem!" His sound was inaudible to those who were offstage, but still, there was no reaction from Xiao Hua.

"Ahem! Ahem! Eeee Mmmm!" This time it was able to wake Yue Wan up from her daze.

Realizing the situation, Yue Wan's face turned as bashful as a little girl. She tried to remove her hand from his grasp, yet how could she manage to overcome his strength?

Raising his gaze to Teacher An, Xiao Hua's face expressed: 'Do you have to butt into my moment and seek attention? I'm busy with my love! Stop getting on my nerves, you old man!'

Teacher An impatiently tapped his foot on the floor, 'You brat! Don't forget that you were raised by this old man.'

'So what??? I'll burn more paper for your funeral,' declaring that, Xiao Hua concentrated on caressing Yue Wan's hand as his lips curved up.

Feeling helpless, Teacher An pitifully looked at Xiao Ran who was busy shooting a video of Yue Wan's blushing face with sparkling eyes. "One collection added! Damn, I could sell this for billions!!!"

Teacher An's jaw dropped, 'Indeed, blood is thicker than water.'

Yue Wan looked up nervously. She pursed her lips gently and quietly called out his name, "Hua, my hand."

Leaning closer to her ear, he whispered: "Only if you promise to go out with me for dinner."

To get away from him, Yue Wan nodded her head and squeaked, "okay ... now let me go."

Xiao Hua straightened his posture and passed the award to Yue Wan: "Remember your words."

Teacher An almost went mad seeing it. He feared the students might get the wrong impression, however,...

"Wow! Look how manly he is? They look like beautiful pain."

"He is very charismatic in this side pose! Wish I had my camera on me!"

Since all were busy praising and gossiping Xiao Hua, they didn't seem to notice that this act lasted longer than what it should have been.

Teacher An sighed and placed a hand on his chest, 'HE is going to give me a heart attack one of these days.'

...

After giving Yue Wan the award, Xiao Hua left the WAX Institution with the goodbye from the crying hearts of the maidens.

Once the student got their mark-sheets, some went back to the teacher to clarify their doubt while some went to celebrate their success.

Yue Wan, Chen Ai and Tai Sun went to one of the big barbeque restaurants. After the award, the next highlight would be a feast for their stomach.

They booked a private room to enjoy the unexpected record of Chen Ai. That's right! Due to Yue Wan and Tai Sun's extensive coaching, she scored a bit above 80% which broke her highest score compared to the overall year. Though she got herself in a safe zone from her mother beating, yet she could not change that promise.

Halfway of their feast, they were surprised by Liang Li Hua's appearance.

Chen Ai's face was full of delight as she looked at Liang Li Hua, "I thought you took the day off, why didn't you attend the award?"

Clenching both hands together, Liang Li Hua forced a smile and said, "I slept until 11 AM, so I missed it."

Yue Wan shot her a strange look. After a second, she shook off the thought, and said with a soothing voice, "Next time, don't forget to set your alarm. You missed a lot of fun."

Seeing the genuine care in Yue Wan's face. She really regretted it...

Why can't she be true to her heart? If she had, if she was just a little bolder, if she had not been so weak, she could have continued to be close to them, but now... it's too late when she had escalated to such a stage.

Brushing her though off, Liang Li Hua smiled sweetly, "Thankfully I didn't miss our feast. Hope you reserved a plate for me, I'm very hungry."

"Of course! Don't be shy, eat until your stomach is content. I don't care if all my pocket money is gone." 

"Of course you will have more pocket money when the person who paid the bill in the past was not you." Tai Sun said while concentrating on chicken wings burning on the portable BBQ.

Yue Wan tapped the bowl as 'YES.'

Liang Li Hua made a double-tap. 'Well said.'

Chen Ai complained through her tears with smoked red cheeks, "I hate you! You're teasing me again! I hate you! Go bald!"

"Hai! Hai! If you're okay with it, I don't mind going bald. Now eat this BBQ wings," Tai Sun placed the food in her mouth to stop her whining.

Like a little animal, Chen Ai munched it and forgot her anger in the spicy taste.

Yue Wan looked at them and laughed, "A rare combination."

Right then, a waiter entered with various servings of the dish along with tasty ice creams and placed them down on the table before leaving the room.

Yue Wan: "This..." She looked accusingly at certain piglets. 'Did you eat a galaxy in your past life?'

"Piggy! For our future, please feed your brain cells more and not your fat cells. The generation will live forever!" Tain Su grumbled in annoyance.

Like a rattle drum, Chen Ai shook her head, "It's not me! It's not me! I'm planning for an extra mini diet."

Tai Sun: "...."

Chuckled, Liang Li Hua clarified it, "As the latecomer, consider this my treat."

She picked up certain food from the new serving and placed it at Chen Ai and Yue Wan's bowl. 

Tai Su helped himself off.

With a bitter smile, Liang Li Hua, who was sitting next to Yue Wan, lifted up a glass of orange juice. She made a toast, "Congratulations on completing the final year, friends."

Finally, after today, it was all over...she could reunite with her love at last. But the cost she was going to pay for it might haunt her entire life. 'Forgive me! Yue Wan.'

Everyone took their juice glass and made a cling and due to over happiness, Chen Ai used too much strength which caused Liang Li Hua's to spill her juice all over her own dress. "Ahh!!.."

"I'm sorry! I didn't control my strength." Chen Ai fl.u.s.tered.

Yue Wan and Tai Sun stared at Chen Ai, they uttered synchronously, "Piggy! We're not in a MS. HULK competition."

With a guilty face down, Chen Ai muttered, "Duìbùqǐ...."

[Duìbùqǐ- I'm sorry]

"It's okay! I can wash this stain off. I will be back in a minute," After saying that, Liang Li Hua left the room with a slightly loosened door.

Just as she went out, a shadow moved near Yue Wan's room and peaked in.

Inside the room, Yue Wan and Tai Sun were bust criticizing Chen Ai and forgot about the unclosed door.