Chapter 368: Public Compet.i.tion

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Li Rus expression turned cold. Zhou En, do you really think youre so great? Youre just fond of acting high and mighty.

When you were in school, Senior Lin Hong pursued you on a whim. Do you really think you were very popular?

Li Ru had never thought of herself as inferior to Zhou En. She was very beautiful, and in terms of family background, they were deeply rooted in the capital, a place where not everyone could enter.

The only difference was that she didnt carry herself as haughtily as Zhou En.

Zhou En always had an air of aloofness, making it easier for men to feel the desire to conquer her. Li Ru believed that Senior Liu Hong was under Zhou Ens spell.

Zhou Ens expression remained indifferent. Ive never thought of myself as particularly popular, so could you please keep your distance? I dont want your presence to affect our appet.i.te.

Only then did Li Ru notice Xia Wan beside her.

She raised her chin and looked at Xia Wan disdainfully. You and Zhou En are from the same village, right? Both of you are from the countryside, arent you?

Dont tell me you also aspire to attend Imperial University?

I suggest you give up on that idea. Not everyone can get into Imperial University.

Zhou En looked at Xia Wan apologetically and whispered, Im sorry, Wanwan.

I didnt expect to encounter her here. Im sorry for involving you.

Xia Wan shook her head. Its okay.

She looked up at Li Ru. Youre disturbing our meal. If you have nothing else to say, please leave.

Li Ru was surprised. She didnt expect Xia Wan to be so composed.

Didnt you hear what I said earlier? she asked with a frown.

Xia Wan gazed at her calmly. I heard you. What comes after that?

Li Ru pointed at Zhou En. Shes not a decent person. You wont learn anything good from her.

Zhou En looked ashamed and angry, but she couldnt muster a response. She had once had a good reputation in school, but after leaving, her life had taken a different turn.

She had been a promising student, but now she couldnt even find a stable job.

Who said shes worthless? Xia Wan said. Dont worry. Her future achievements will definitely surpa.s.s yours.

Li Ru sneered. Keep boasting

Typically, those who returned to their hometowns after leaving for the big city didnt fare well.

Zhou En held Xia Wans hand. Lets forget about this. Lets go somewhere else to eat.

It didnt matter if she embarra.s.sed herself, but she didnt want to drag Xia Wan into it. Besides, Xia Wan had come to the capital for business, and she didnt want to hinder her.

Xia Wan gave her a rea.s.suring look, then said to Li Ru with a bit of provocation, Since you look down on Zhou En, why dont you compete in front of the students of Imperial University?

Li Ru frowned slightly and did not immediately agree.

Xia Wan prodded further. Why? Are you afraid?

Li Ru was provoked and straightened her neck. Why wouldnt I dare? If you want to compete, lets do it.

Even though she said that, she still lacked confidence.

Although Zhou En had not been in the capital for the past year, she had won many awards during her university days. If Li Ru didnt win against Zhou En, it would be embarra.s.sing.

Li Rus sister lowered her voice and said to her, Li Ru, dont be nervous. We all believe in you. Didnt you study abroad this holiday? You must be better than her.

Li Ru forced a smile.

She had claimed to be going abroad to study, but in fact, she had only attended a few art exhibitions and spent most of her time having fun.

But now, she was provoked by a young girl. If she didnt agree, she would lose face.

As they argued, many people in the shop came over to watch. Now that a compet.i.tion was in the works, the news quickly spread, and everyone wanted to see it unfold.

Their meal was interrupted.

Xia Wan followed Zhou En to Imperial University.

This was the first time in Xia Wans two lifetimes that she had set foot there.

In her previous life, her high school grades were average, and she ended up attending a very ordinary undergraduate school.

Even though she achieved great things in medicine later on, not attending a prestigious university had always been a regret for her..