Chapter 302: Chapter 302

"What’s with the act? You were clearly leading in votes before, and then suddenly at the last moment, she overtakes you. Isn’t that suspicious? Yunqi, I know you’re kind and don’t care about the title of school beauty, but as your good friend, I can’t swallow this. I have to stand up for you."

Xiao Ling raised her voice deliberately, making sure her righteous tirade was heard clearly by everyone in the massive cafeteria.

She glared sideways at Shen You’an across the table, her contempt and disdain unmistakably written in her eyes.

"Shen You’an, do you dare swear to the heavens that your conscience is clear and you didn’t rig the votes?"

Those gathered nearby realized the situation had exploded.

But Xiao Ling’s words also forced everyone to wonder—did Shen You’an really cheat?

Luuo Yunqi sighed, wearing an expression of unwillingness to argue, gently tugging Xiao Ling: "Let it go, Lingling, don’t say anymore. I know my place..."

"The one who doesn’t know her place is her." Xiao Ling suddenly pointed at Shen You’an, her aura aggressive and pressing.

"Back in middle school, who even remembered Shen You’an existed? Then high school comes around, and she has the nerve to compete for school beauty? What about her looks says ’school beauty’? Isn’t this laughable?"

Now that wasn’t fair. Shen You’an had impeccable poise and quite a few boys liked her. Hearing Xiao Ling’s clearly personal attack, some people weren’t pleased.

Shen You’an raised an eyebrow and glanced at Luuo Yunqi sitting beside her with a helpless look, feeling slightly amused.

Young girls nowadays sure knew how to put on a show—no wonder Director Cen chose her.

The word "school beauty" triggered Shen You’an a little.

Why? Because back in her previous life, during high school, she *was* the school beauty. No voting necessary—a face like hers was indisputably worthy.

But that title hurt her more than it helped.

Whoever wanted to claim that name, could have it.

However, being humiliated by someone pointing fingers at her nose? Shen You’an wouldn’t tolerate that.

Before she could say anything, Gao Yuyue, seated next to her, couldn’t hold back and jumped right in.

"Xiao Ling, if you’re blind, go get checked at the eye clinic. Don’t stand here spouting nonsense. If An’an isn’t fit to be the school beauty, then who is? That one at your side who’s under 160 centimeters tall... a disabled person? Don’t make me laugh. School beauty represents the image of the school. Our An’an not only has great looks and poise, she’s also a top student. Semester grades nearly flunking out of L-class? Maybe don’t try to climb beyond your level."

Gao Yuyue’s words cut like a knife, and though no curse words were used, every single sentence hit nerves mercilessly.

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Everyone swiftly turned to look at Luuo Yunqi, their gaze instinctively falling to her shoes.

And with just that one look, they made a revelation.

Luuo Yunqi’s shoes appeared to have height-boosting insoles...

Even wearing height boosters, she still stood a full head shorter than Shen You’an. Her real height must be embarrassingly tiny.

A school beauty should be flawless—wearing insoles was simply unacceptable.

Besides, when it came to grades, she was miles behind Shen You’an. That showed there was a big gap in IQ too.

How could a school beauty not be intelligent?

In that moment, many people couldn’t help but think Xiao Ling had gone too far—insane, actually—but Gao Yuyue was completely justified. No, Xiao Ling *was* blind.

Even Luuo Yunqi began to face some doubts.

As for being "Director Cen’s muse," standing next to Shen You’an she was... pretty unremarkable.

Luuo Yunqi’s smile froze on her face, her nails digging hard into her palm, the pain keeping her rational.

Yet the shadow in her gaze grew wildly, like weeds in the dark.

Xiao Ling’s face turned pale from the counterattack, and just as she prepared to rebut, Gao Yuyue cut her off, seizing the lead: "Also, what proof do you have that An’an rigged the votes? Accusations without evidence are slander—you’ve caused serious damage to our An’an’s reputation and mental state. Be careful, or I’ll take you to court."

Xiao Ling’s face grew even paler. She remembered that Gao Yuyue’s family was among the top-tier at Lanya High School. Wasn’t it said she had a proud personality? Shen You’an competing for school beauty, and Gao herself being gorgeous but not making the list—wasn’t she even the slightest bit jealous? Why was she defending Shen You’an ?

Xiao Ling was on the verge of tears from anger.

"You’re the one who decided to jump out and act shamelessly, so don’t go around claiming I bullied you. This lady doesn’t carry that blame."

"Mr. Gao, Lingling just misspoke a bit, there’s no need to be so aggressive." Luuo Yunqi added helplessly.

Gao Yuyue rolled her eyes. "Spare me the act. Aren’t you tired? You’ve got *this* amount of quality and you still think you can compete for school beauty? I think Director Cen’s just getting old—his taste isn’t what it used to be. Accepting anything as good enough."

Luuo Yunqi’s expression turned truly awful.

"And another thing." Gao Yuyue crossed her arms, flashing a sly smile at the pale-faced Xiao Ling beside her.