Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 58: Privacy

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After saying that, Huang Yue purposely glanced at Wen Nian, but she saw that Wen Nian was looking straight ahead and walking attentively. Huang Yue noticed that there was no trace of envy in Wen Nian’s expression, which was a change from the past.

Wen Nian knew what Huang Yue wanted to see, but she didn’t agree with her. She replied calmly, “Then you have to perform well tonight. Otherwise, you’ll lose face in front of those big shots.”

Huang Yue glared at Wen Nian, her voice rising in anger. “Wen Nian, what do you mean by that? Are you cursing me?!”

Wen Nian looked at Huang Yue, confused by her aggressive reaction. “I was just trying to offer some encouragement. Did I say something wrong? Sorry if I did. Maybe it’s better if I head back now so I don’t make things worse.”

Wen Nian sighed inwardly at her acting skills. She felt that she was getting better at pretending to be innocent in front of Huang Yue.

Seeing Wen Nian’s innocent demeanor, Huang Yue began to think that she might have overreacted. She was aware that Wen Nian had a short temper and lacked flexibility in dealing with people. To be blunt, Wen Nian had a low EQ. In the past, Huang Yue had been angered by Wen Nian’s behavior, but now she realized that she needed to execute her plan and couldn’t afford to let Wen Nian leave.

Huang Yue immediately smiled. “I’m just joking with you. I’m just scaring you. Don’t I know you?”

Wen Nian also smiled. “That’s good. What do you want me to help with?”

Huang Yue replied, “It’s too boring for me to be backstage alone, so I want you to accompany me. My performance happens early and I can leave soon. I’ll treat you to a meal then.”

Wen Nian nodded happily. “Okay!”

Huang Yue looked at Wen Nian’s unguarded appearance and felt a sense of disdain towards her. She couldn’t believe that Wen Nian was so clueless and didn’t even realize that she had been deceived.

The program started at 7:30 p.m. It was just past 6 p.m., and many students who were performing had already started preparing backstage. The entire scene was a little chaotic and especially noisy.

The busiest people were still the volunteers who knew how to put on makeup. They were running everywhere to put on makeup for everyone.

However, dance programs and solo programs like Huang Yue usually chose to go outside for styling. Although the school did not provide any funding for this, the students who participated in the performance were very enthusiastic. They would rather spend their own money to look their best on stage.

Huang Yue pulled Wen Nian to sit down intimately and asked about the Shen Jun family. “Wen Nian, does Shen Jun’s accent sound like he’s from the capital? It seems like he knows someone who works in the government.”

Wen Nian thought about it seriously. “I don’t know. He never mentioned it.”

Huang Yue spoke resentfully, “You two have been quite close recently, yet you don’t even know this?”

Wen Nian frowned disapprovingly at Huang Yue and replied in a loud voice, “Where is he from and what is his family background? That’s all private information. You can’t just ask about it casually. Are you trying to his friend because of his family background?”

Wen Nian’s voice successfully drew the attention of the students sitting around her, and they all looked at Huang Yue in unison.

Huang Yue didn’t want others to label her as someone who despised the poor and loved the rich. She hurriedly stood up and retorted loudly, “I didn’t mean that! I only asked because I was concerned about my classmates. Don’t slander me!”

Wen Nian scratched her forehead and looked at Huang Yue with confusion. Then she smiled foolishly and said, “Alright, maybe I misunderstood, but it’s probably best not to ask these types of questions, especially when they’re asked by snobbish people. But, of course, I don’t think you’re one of them.”

Wen Nian’s attitude made everyone feel that Huang Yue was simply defending herself. In other words, Wen Nian seemed to be innocent and willing to believe whatever others said.

However, it was none of their business. At most, everyone glanced at Huang Yue meaningfully before turning around to continue discussing the details of the upcoming stage performance.

Huang Yue was so angry that she slapped her chest. She wanted to scold Wen Nian, but the other party was not in a good state at all. Wen Nian didn’t even seem to notice that Huang Yue was angry, as she was absorbed in playing with her phone with her head lowered.

Huang Yue glanced around at the surrounding crowd. In order to avoid causing any further trouble, she could only sit back in her chair, feeling hateful.

After calming down for a while, Huang Yue chatted with Wen Nian as if nothing had happened. Seeing that the atmosphere was not tense, she stood up and went to the water dispenser to get a cup of hot water.

Huang Yue stood beside Wen Nian and handed her a glass of water. She spoke with concern, “Wen Nian, I’m sorry you had to wait for me and go hungry. I got you a cup of hot water. It’s still a little hot, so please let it cool before drinking.”

Wen Nian looked up at the steaming cup for a few seconds and smiled sweetly. “Thank you,” she said..