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Join the ServerBai Mengze’s heart pounded with excitement as she stood on the stage.
Last year, she had also competed, but she hadn’t even made it past the third round of the finals before being eliminated.
At the time, she had been utterly devastated.
The disappointment had lingered, keeping her awake at night after returning home, so much so that her parents had worried something serious had happened.
A wry smile touched Bai Mengze’s lips as she recalled the previous year’s experience.
Times had changed, and familiar faces were gone.
Yet, in today’s Campus Belle Competition, she was determined to win first place!
Not for anyone else, but solely for Ji Wenyan, who had supported her!
When everyone else had distanced themselves, only Ji Wenyan had stood firmly by her side, never showing a hint of fear.
Thus, even if it was just to repay Ji Wenyan, she had to claim victory in this competition.
“Bai Mengze, aren’t you just thrilled right now! With Ji Wenyan as your powerful backer, you’ve transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix, becoming the center of everyone’s attention!”
“Li Zhongyi, if you can’t say anything worthwhile, then just shut up. No one will mistake you for a mute.”
“What, did I hit a nerve! Haha, don’t get too ahead of yourself just because you might win this award. Without Ji Wenyan, you’re nothing! Also, I’m transferring to a school in Country M today. Congratulations, you successfully pushed me out!”
Just as Bai Mengze was lost in thoughts of Ji Wenyan, Li Zhongyi’s voice suddenly rang out.
Bai Mengze frowned instinctively but didn’t bother to turn her head. She maintained her smile, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear, unwilling to draw attention.
If not for the ongoing competition, she would have slapped such a person as Li Zhongyi back and forth already.
However, this competition was far too important, and Bai Mengze had no desire to mess it up.
She didn’t want to disappoint Ji Wenyan.
So, she endured and endured and endured…
Worst case, she’d just give Li Zhongyi a few extra punches when she ambushed her after school.
“You’re already sure I’ll win before the results are even announced? If that’s the case, then thank you for your auspicious words!”
“You!”
“We’re currently live-streaming. If you want to make a scene, feel free… In any case, I’ll only be the victim, but you’ll become the aggressor everyone condemns. Even if you go to Country M, people will still talk about you! Think carefully before you act, or you’ll regret it.”
Bai Mengze’s casual words immediately infuriated Li Zhongyi, who was about to lunge at her, completely disregarding the competition.
Yet, Bai Mengze remained unreactive, her smile unwavering.
Then, the words that slipped from her lips in the next second caused Li Zhongyi to freeze, turning to obediently stand still.
Although Li Zhongyi, who had been spoiled since childhood, often acted without thinking, she wasn’t a complete fool. Especially after the live-streaming incident, she knew her previous actions had been far too arrogant.
If she hadn’t been so eager to show off to Bai Mengze, she wouldn’t have blurted out the insider information about the pre-selected winner, and things wouldn’t have turned out this way.
Everything was her own doing.
But she wasn’t reconciled!
Why did Bai Mengze get all the benefits!
She hadn’t done anything, merely hooked up with Ji Wenyan!
“Li Zhongyi, there isn’t much animosity between us. Every time, you’re the one who comes to provoke me. Have you ever seen me bother to respond to you?”
“You put a sack over my head last time!”
“Don’t spout nonsense about things without proof! You should think more about why you keep coming to trouble me… Is it because of Xuan Li? Because he likes me, you can’t stand the sight of me.”
“…”
“But have you ever thought about it! What will Xuan Li do after you go to Country M? When you’re not here, Xuan Li might find another woman, take couple photos, and post sappy, affectionate messages every day… Don’t look at me like that; I already have Ji Wenyan. I won’t have anything to do with Xuan Li.”
While the entire school was voting and the electronic screen couldn’t capture them, Bai Mengze spoke in a surprisingly amiable tone, as if letting go of their past grievances.
Unsure of Bai Mengze’s intentions, Li Zhongyi fell silent.
However, after Bai Mengze mentioned Xuan Li, Li Zhongyi could no longer remain quiet.
Though she hated to admit it, Bai Mengze was right!
If someone tried to flirt with Xuan Li after she went to Country M, what would she do?!
Xuan Li was so outstanding, and he had even been the student council president; surely many women would try to snatch him away!
“Xuan Li…”
“Actually, you don’t need to worry. After all, your family is wealthy and influential. Taking Xuan Li with you to Country M would be incredibly easy. The two of you can be in Country M without anyone bothering you, and you won’t have to worry about me stealing Xuan Li anymore.”
After speaking, Bai Mengze subtly observed Li Zhongyi sinking into deep thought, a successful, scheming smile immediately gracing her lips.
Typically, Bai Mengze preferred to solve problems with brute force.
However, when force wasn’t an option, her mind was far from dull.
Like now.
Upon hearing that Li Zhongyi was going to Country M, Bai Mengze immediately thought of sending both of them away, saving herself from further harassment!
Of course, the sack ambush was still on the agenda.
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