Chapter 300: Chapter 300

Xiao Ling knew she didn’t stand a chance, so she didn’t pay much attention to it, avoiding unnecessary heartbreak.

She pulled out her phone and said cheerfully, "Yunqi, you’ve been crowned school beauty. How does it feel?"

Although Shen You’an was quite popular, even surpassing Qin Xiangge, Xiao Ling still felt she couldn’t compare to Director Cen’s girl, Luuo Yunqi.

The title of school beauty was undoubtedly Luuo Yunqi’s.

Luuo Yunqi smiled gently, the very image of poise, calm, and elegance.

"It’s nothing but kindness from our classmates, Lingling. Don’t tease me with such titles."

Xiao Ling chuckled and replied, "If it’s not you, then who else could it be? Yunqi, don’t underestimate yourself. Don’t forget, you’re Director Cen’s girl—the rising star of the entertainment industry."

Though Luuo Yunqi maintained an indifferent demeanor, the pride in her eyes betrayed her ambition.

The smartest choice she made in her life was agreeing to act in Director Cen’s movie.

On the way to the cafeteria, most students were glued to their phones, walking and scrolling, paying close attention to today’s big event at Lanya High School.

The school beauty had been freshly crowned.

Dai Niantong caught up with Luuo Yunqi, patted her on the shoulder, and sighed.

She seemed to want to say something but held back.

Luuo Yunqi furrowed her brows. "What is it you want to say?"

Zheng Jinghan, standing nearby, loudly interjected, "The results for the school beauty contest are out. Haven’t you seen them?"

Luuo Yunqi felt slightly irritated but maintained her polite demeanor, smiling and saying, "Oh, really? I haven’t had a chance to check yet."

Her confidence held undeniable certainty.

She acted as if she was already the school beauty everyone admired.

Dai Niantong couldn’t help laughing at her pretentious display.

Ever since becoming Director Cen’s girl, Luuo Yunqi had changed. Several times on weekends, she declined invitations to hang out, and even at school, she merely greeted them with a distant nod, gradually growing apart from her childhood friends, Dai Niantong and Zheng Jinghan. This content belongs to novel-fire.net

The trio had been inseparable growing up. Before the high school entrance exams, Dai Niantong had arduously lent her notes to support Luuo Yunqi’s bid to get into Lanya High School, despite being busy with her own preparations.

As expected, Luuo Yunqi successfully got in. While Dai Niantong didn’t expect any grand acknowledgment for her help, she knew her efforts had been significant.

But then, Yunqi secretly acted in a movie without telling them, keeping everything under wraps and treating them like fools. And yet, Niantong had worried about her studies, meticulously organizing notes for her.

Now, she was untouchable—Director Cen’s girl, a celebrity in the school. Niantong and Zheng Jinghan couldn’t even keep up with her social status.

She’d even made it into the school beauty contest’s final four, with overwhelming popularity.

Who would’ve thought Luuo Yunqi would experience such a turn of fortunes after entering Lanya High School? In terms of looks, she wasn’t even prettier than Xiao Ling.

But the halo of being Director Cen’s girl shone far too brightly.

During the school beauty selection, Dai Niantong cast all her votes for Shen You’an.

She couldn’t quite explain her feelings—jealousy, resentment, or heartbreak...

What was clear was that her previous dislike for Shen You’an had now softened.

At least Shen You’an was genuine, never fake. If she didn’t like someone, she’d openly confront them. Didn’t Mrs. Liu end up so furious she nearly lost her temper?

Moreover, Dai Niantong harbored a subtle, hidden thought. That day, when Mrs. Liu kept belittling Shen You’an as being from a "humble background," Niantong felt deeply offended.

Her grandfather had come from the countryside and gotten lucky enough to build some wealth, but she still couldn’t compare to many of the affluent students at the school.

Strictly speaking, wasn’t she also from a humble background?

Did being from a humble background mean she didn’t deserve to study at Lanya High School?

Sure, Luuo Yunqi had better family circumstances, but when it came to rankings, she didn’t even come close to Dai Niantong.

Driven by a mix of complex emotions, Dai Niantong cast all her votes for Shen You’an.

But she held little hope, given Shen You’an had recently offended Mrs. Liu, and many chose to stay neutral to avoid trouble.

What she didn’t expect was that, moments ago, she logged into the forum to check the results—only to be completely stunned.

She looked at the refined, confident girl standing before her, so assured, so subtly proud.

As if the title of school beauty was already in her grasp.

Dai Niantong suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for her.

The group entered the cafeteria, and suddenly, someone shouted, "The school beauty is here!"

Luuo Yunqi froze momentarily, then quickly lifted her smile, raised her chin, straightened her posture, and walked into the cafeteria with composure.

She thought to herself: when she entered the entertainment industry later, she’d face even more spotlights and attention. This was merely a small high school cafeteria.

In an instant, all eyes turned toward her. Luuo Yunqi took a deep breath and allowed a graceful yet dignified smile to appear on her lips...