"What? I'm a well-known designer? I don't understand," Lao Min asked in confusion.
Lu Yuxi said a little embarrassedly, "Um, that, it's nothing. I think I mistook you for someone else. This is Xiao Bei, right?" she said as she changed the subject.
Lao Min looked at her child and said with a smile, "Yes, it's Xiao Bei. But how did you know?"
Lu Yuxi scolded herself once more on the inside. She changed the topic again, hoping Lao Min wouldn't notice.
"Hehe, I just heard the people calling her that," she replied.
"Is that so?" Lao Min actually believed it.
"Xiao Bei, before you finish your drink, I would like to introduce myself. You can call me big sister," said Lu Yuxi to the little girl.
Xiao Bei smiled sweetly and said, "Big sister, hello, I'm Xiao Bei. I'm three years old this year, big sister. You're really beautiful."
Lu Yuxi was touched by the child's innocence. "Xiao Bei, too, is a real beauty."
Xiao Bei laughed sheepishly.
The response made Lu Yuxi and Lao Min laugh out loud.
Lu Yuxi knew that Lao Min and Xiao Bei were both seen on TV shows and fashion magazines in her previous life. It was said that after Lao Min was mercilessly abandoned by her husband, she, who was penniless, worked endlessly for her daughter, Xiao Bei. After seven years of hard work, she became a well-known designer in the country and even globally.
Lu Yuxi took out a credit card from her bag and handed it to Lao Min.
"Lu Yuxi, what are you doing?" Lao Min asked.
"Lao Min, I've already called you 'elder sister'. Don't you believe me? Take it first. If you really want a divorce, then you will need money. This will help."
Lao Min held Lu Yuxi's hand tightly with tears in her eyes. "Lu Yuxi, thank you. I don't know how to thank you. I don't know how to repay you."
Lu Yuxi took out a notebook and wrote a series of numbers. She tore it out and handed it over. "Lao Min, this is my home number. After you're done with your tasks, give me a call. I have something to ask of you."
Lao Min took the paper. "Yes, I will. If there is anything I can do to repay you, I will definitely help."
Lu Yuxi saw this as a win-win situation. She got to help the mother and daughter from their predicament and made a valuable business connection. Having the soon-to-be-famous Lao Min on her side was definitely an advantage.
Lu Yuxi looked at her watch. "Lao Min, it's six o'clock. My dad should be waiting for me to go back for dinner. I'll be leaving first."
"Okay, take care," replied Lao Min.
"Will do," Lu Yuxi said as she left.
"Lu Yuxi, you're back. I just finished cooking. Hurry up. Sit down and get ready to eat," said Wang Yun as she fiddled with the dishes on the table like she was the hostess.
Wang Yun's attitude made Lu Yuxi very disgusted.
During dinner, Lu Zhengming sat at the head of the table. The Wang family mother and daughter sat on the right side of Lu Zhengming while Lu Yuxi sat on the left side of Lu Zhengming.
"Sister," Wang Maihe called out politely.
Lu Yuxi did not even look at her.
"Dad."
"Let's continue with our dinner," Lu Zhengming said seriously.
Lu Yuxi looked at the serious Lu Zhengming and was a little stunned. It had been a long time since her father had been so serious. What was going on?
Then she looked at Wang Yun, who acted like she was the hostess but was really just the mistress, and instantly understood why her father was so serious.
It turned out that when Wang Yun moved in, he felt sorry for his late wife and Lu Yuxi's mother.
"Sister, eat." After dinner, Wang Maihe helped Lu Yuxi with the dishes. Lu Yuxi did not even look at her.
From an onlooker's point of view, the meal was awkward and uncomfortable to watch. Lu Yuxi quickly finished her meal and went upstairs. She didn't want to stay in a bad mood.
She did not want to see the mother and daughter's pretentious behavior again, for it only made her feel disgusted.
When she returned to her room, she took out a book from her bag and started reading. Although she had experienced the college entrance examination in her previous life and still had some memories of the college entrance examination, it was still wise to read some books.
When she thought of the college entrance examination, Lu Yuxi was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
In her previous life, on the third day of the college entrance examinations, while Lu Yuxi was answering the questions, a small piece of paper fell from the top of her head. She had curiously opened it to take a look.
When she looked up, she saw the officiator's sharp gaze on her.
In the end, she was accused of cheating and was chased out of the examination venue.
Unfortunately, good news remains a secret while bad news spread like wildfire. Soon, her cheating incident was the hot topic of the school.
Although Lu Zhengming did not say anything and even encouraged her not to be sad, Lu Yuxi knew that this incident had caused her father to lose face in front of his good friends and business partners.
At the same time, Lu Yuxi got marked with the reputation of a cheater during the college entrance examinations.
All of that was done by Wang Maihe.
'Wang Maihe, I will never let you be so arrogant. Just you wait.'
She sorted out her thoughts and calmed down, then picked up the book and continued reading.
In her previous life, the cheating scandal limited her chances of entering good universities. They closed their doors on her. At the end, she went to a university from a neighboring city, where her name and reputation were less known. The distance, however, allowed Wang Maihe to scheme behind her back with the family.
This time, she would not be stupid. She would not let Wang Maihe enter the family and have the surname 'Lu'. Not even in her wildest dreams.
The next day, just as Lu Yuxi entered the classroom, Xiao Ran saw her and gave her a look from head to toe.
"Why are you looking at me like that? You're giving me goosebumps," Lu Yuxi looked at Xiao Ran strangely and asked.
Xiao Ran said a little angrily, "Why did you run off so quickly yesterday? I thought something bad happened at your house."
Lu Yuxi said a little embarrassedly, "Hehe, it's nothing. I'm sorry. I forgot about you. Can I treat you to a meal as compensation?"
Xiao Ran said, "Since we're talking about food, fine. I'll let you go. It won't happen again?"
"Yes, yes."
Xiao Ran took out a piece of paper from the drawer and handed it to Lu Yuxi. "Here, this is the list of names that the student council just sent over. You're in the semi-finals."
Lu Yuxi took the list and looked at the time of the semi-finals. Tonight, at 7:30 pm, in the music room.
Then, she stuffed it into the drawer. 'Who cares? Whatever happens, happens,' she thought.
"Xiao Ran, come with me tonight." Lu Yuxi looked at her friend, pitifully.
Xiao Ran could not say no to those puppy-dog eyes and eventually gave in.
In the classroom at 7:30 pm.
Lu Yuxi saw the person she did not want to see the most, Wang Maihe.
"Sister, you're here? I've been waiting for a long time. There's a seat here. Come and sit." Wang Maihe waved from afar.
Lu Yuxi rolled her eyes. Why did she see have to bump into Wang Maihe again? They were indeed enemies on a narrow road.
Xiao Ran pointed at Wang Maihe with her chin and asked, "Who is she and why is she calling you sister?"
Lu Yuxi stared at Wang Maihe and said, "An enemy."
Then, she pulled Xiao Ran in the direction of Wang Maihe. Someone had already saved them a seat, so it would be a waste not to take it.
"Sister, do you best at the competition, ok?" Wang Maihe said innocently.
Lu Yuxi expressionlessly said, "Okay," then ignored her.
An hour passed.
"Lu Yuxi, you're so amazing. You passed again." Xiao Ran was even more excited than Lu Yuxi.
"Okay, you're already so happy with me just entering the semi-finals. Remember, we still have to get to the finals!" Lu Yuxi said helplessly.
"Anyway, I'm just happy. Come, treat me to a meal. Let's celebrate." Xiao Ran pulled Lu Yuxi and walked out.
At this moment, Wang Maihe caught up with the girls. "Sister, where are you going? Can I go with you guys?"
Lu Yuxi decisively refused, "No, we have something to do." As she spoke, she pulled Xiao Ran away.
Looking at Lu Yuxi who had walked far away, Wang Maihe's sweet expression darkened, revealing a somewhat frightening expression.
Clenching her fists, she thought, 'Lu Yuxi, don't be too proud. I'll let you die a horrible death.'
"Lu Yuxi, why didn't you let her join us?" Xiao Ran asked in confusion.
Lu Yuxi looked at her friend and said seriously, "Xiao Ran, she is our family's enemy."
Lu Yuxi told Xiao Ran about Wang Maihe and Wang Yun's false marriage.