Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

Chapter 50.1. Puppy Love? The Played-For-A-Fool Kind (3)



The sight of Shen Wan, the poorest and most unfashionable student in school, laughing and chatting with Ji Meng, the wealthiest, cutest, and most attractive girl, as they entered the school, climbed the stairs, and walked into their respective classrooms, was witnessed by many students. They were too stunned to speak. So many people had tried to curry favor with Ji Meng, flattering her, but they’d never seen her smiling and talking to anyone as she entered the classroom.

Of course, what amazed them most was that Shen Wan, that country bumpkin and pauper, actually knew to cozy up to Ji Meng. Upon reflection, they weren’t surprised. Ji Meng was the young miss of the city’s top financial group. Anyone with sense would want to get on her good side. This bumpkin must be trying to climb the social ladder.

Shen Wan sat in the classroom, flipping through her textbook. Soon, she heard many people around her whispering, catching snippets of her name. After listening a while longer, she realized they were discussing her entering school with Ji Meng. Fortunately, Ji Meng was a girl. If she had been a boy, they might have started spreading rumors by now.

During break time, Shen Wan wasn’t ignored by her classmates as usual. Even her deskmate, Xu Lanlan, couldn’t help but sidle up to her. After a moment’s hesitation, she asked, “Shen Wan, do you know Ji Meng?”

“Yes, I do.”

“How did you get to know her? You’ve never mentioned it before.” Xu Lanlan felt a bit regretful. If she had known Shen Wan was acquainted with Ji Meng, she would have befriended her earlier.

Never mind if she was poor or unfashionable. Being able to know Ji Meng and enter school with her, laughing and chatting, showed she had some capability.

Shen Wan closed her book, looking puzzled. “Ji Meng is our school’s beauty queen, everyone’s goddess, the most beautiful person, and she’s in the next class. Who doesn’t know her?”

“I heard this morning you were laughing and chatting with Ji Meng as you came up. You seem to have a good relationship,” Xu Lanlan said jokingly, then leaned closer to Shen Wan and lowered her voice. “I didn’t realize you were so low-key.”

Shen Wan replied, “If I were low-key, I wouldn’t have walked into school with her.” Seeing Xu Lanlan’s confused expression, she continued, “As for this morning, I just happened to run into Ji Meng as she was getting out of her car. Of course, I was getting off the bus, and she was getting out of her private car. We just happened to meet face to face.”

“What a coincidence that I could get off at the same time as Ji Meng. Such a fateful encounter made me instinctively greet her,” Shen Wan said excitedly. “I didn’t expect her to respond and even greet me back. Ji Meng is so easy to talk to, truly kind, gentle, and adorable beyond measure.”

Xu Lanlan was a bit skeptical: “Is… is that so?” Was Ji Meng really that approachable? She had heard that no matter what nice things those girls who tried to get close to Ji Meng said, they couldn’t catch her attention at all. Ji Meng was quite aloof. How could she be so easy to approach? Did Shen Wan have some special quality that caught Ji Meng’s eye?

Poor and unfashionable, from a disadvantaged background.

Her skin was quite fair, and her face was decent enough.

But none of these were particularly outstanding qualities.

Oh, right, her grades were very good. She had entered the school as the top-ranking student. As for Ji Meng’s grades, Xu Lanlan’s expression twisted for a moment, then she fully believed that Ji Meng must have taken an interest in Shen Wan’s academic performance. This meant that the two girls’ circumstances were vastly different in every aspect.

Whether Shen Wan was telling the truth or not, she at least appeared to have some connection with Ji Meng. So, during break times, Xu Lanlan would chat with her a bit. The other classmates’ gazes towards Shen Wan were no longer so disdainful. They had no right to look down on someone who could talk to Ji Meng.

Shen Wan: “188, I don’t want to work hard anymore. I might as well just cling to a powerful backer. Look, just walking into school with Little Meng has changed how my classmates look at me. If my relationship with Little Meng progresses further, won’t they have to grovel at my feet?”

[188: “Then go for it, Wan Wan.”] She was clearly bragging to him, yet pretending to be so modest.

How annoying!

He just didn’t believe that Shen Wan wasn’t confident about winning Ji Meng over. From yesterday, it was destined that Ji Meng would ultimately fall into her pocket. This host was truly quite wicked.

As it was nearly noon, Shen Wan said in a sweet voice to 188, “Brother 8.”

188 thought: Pft???

Brother 8? Since when did the host start flattering him? She must want his help with something.

[188 tried hard to control his voice to show no emotion, responding mechanically: “What is it?”]  He couldn’t deny that the host’s “Brother 8” was quite pleasing to hear.

“Class is about to end for lunch. Can you help me see when Little Meng leaves her classroom?”

[188: “Then create another artificial encounter?”]

“Think about the high scores and big rewards from readers after completing the task, think about upgrading to a new version in the future…”

[188 felt he couldn’t refuse: “I’ll do it.”]

“188, you’re a smart system.”

From “Brother 8” to “188” before she’d even finished using him? He had never seen such a realistic person.

When the bell rang, Shen Wan didn’t immediately leave the classroom. After everyone else had left, with 188’s reminder, she leisurely walked out, just in time to run into Ji Meng coming out of the neighboring classroom.

“Are you just going to eat too?” This time, Ji Meng spoke first, walking to Shen Wan’s side. “Let’s go together then.”

“Sure.”

After going downstairs, when they were almost at the cafeteria, Ji Meng stopped in her tracks. Her expression twisted for a moment, and Shen Wan quickly asked, “What’s wrong?”

“I forgot to bring my little mirror.” Ji Meng looked very frustrated. She had obsessive-compulsive disorder and might not be able to eat without looking at herself. To be precise, she had no interest in eating cafeteria food without admiring her own beauty first.

Shen Wan took out her phone, opened the mirror function, and held it in front of Ji Meng. “Will this do?”

Ji Meng glanced at her face in the phone. She was still so beautiful. Her brow gradually smoothed out. “It’s acceptable.”

“If I were as beautiful as you, I’d want to open a little mirror and stare at my face all the time too,” Shen Wan said, putting her phone back in her pocket. “Who wouldn’t like to admire such a beautiful person every day?”

188 thought: Although Ji Meng is truly beautiful, is it okay to lie so blatantly?

“Really?” Ji Meng still gazed at Shen Wan with that extremely beautiful and cute face, asking.

Have you ever experienced an angel smiling at you and speaking to you gently? Shen Wan was certain that right now, an angel was looking at her and speaking to her softly. This feeling was something ordinary mortals couldn’t experience.

At the cafeteria, when Shen Wan saw Ji Meng actually picking up a tray to queue, she quickly snatched the tray and pointed to a seat. “Ji Meng, you go sit down. I’ll queue up.”

“Is that okay?” Although Ji Meng was the daughter of a financial tycoon, apart from being particular about her appearance, she ate the same food as everyone else at school. “Why don’t we queue together?” She didn’t feel this girl, who made her feel comfortable every time she spoke, was beneath her. In other words, she didn’t intend to treat Shen Wan as a little follower.

188 thought: You might not treat her as a little follower, but she’s determined to be a fawning dog for life.

“To save a seat,” Shen Wan said softly. “If we don’t save a seat, will we have to eat standing up later?”

“Why should I be the one to save a seat, and not you?”

Shen Wan thought: Goodness, Little Meng is such a down-to-earth rich young lady. I wonder how Mr. Ji raised her. If I have a chance to meet him in the future, I must personally thank Mr. Ji.

188 thought: After stealing away his precious daughter, aren’t you afraid of being beaten to death?

“Because you’re prettier. If you save a seat, no one will snatch it. If I save a seat, I’ll definitely be pushed away rudely.”

Ji Meng recalled Shen Wan’s background and the attitudes of the school students. She felt Shen Wan’s reasoning was sound. This seat-saving business was indeed best left to her.

Because she was beautiful, others wouldn’t dare to take her seat.

“Alright then, I’ll go save a seat, and you go get the food.”

“Is there anything you don’t eat?”

“No.”

Ji Meng had already headed in a certain direction. She had spotted an ideal spot with good lighting that was currently unoccupied. It wasn’t too spacious, but it could comfortably seat two people. She had no interest in choosing a table with more seats. She didn’t want too many people disturbing her meal.

Especially those girls who only noticed what she was wearing or what accessories she had on, praising them and commenting on how expensive they must be. They always focused their attention on her ornaments and outfits, never purely complimenting her beauty. It was too insincere. Shen Wan was different. Although they had only been acquainted for two days, she always praised Ji Meng’s beauty, never looking at what she wore or what accessories she had on. In those clear eyes, all that was written was that she was the most beautiful.

Soon, two girls carrying trays stood in front of Ji Meng.

When facing others, her face usually didn’t show much of a smile. But this didn’t affect how cute and beautiful she looked. When she wasn’t smiling, it always gave people the desire to see her smile.

The two girls looked at her nervously, stuttering, “Ji… Ji Meng, can we sit here?” Getting close to Ji Meng was the ultimate dream of every girl in school, even more exciting than hooking up with the three most popular boys. Even just sitting together and sharing a meal would be great.

“No,” Ji Meng said, lightly pursing her lips. Even with her cold tone, her voice was still soft and sweet, sounding particularly delightful.

But seeing her like this, the two girls quickly said, “We’re so sorry for bothering you. We’ll go find seats elsewhere.” They hurried away with their trays, as if afraid Ji Meng would hold a grudge against them.

While Shen Wan was getting food, several girls came wanting to sit at Ji Meng’s table. In the end, they were all rejected by Ji Meng. No one dared to insist on sitting down. They apologized and left.

The surrounding tables were all full, with only Ji Meng’s table having just her alone. Everyone understood that Ji Meng was still that not-so-approachable Ji Meng. Just because you compliment her or flatter her doesn’t mean you have the right to sit beside her. So, was the news spread by Class 1 students false? How could Ji Meng possibly be so easy to talk to?

Until they saw that extremely poor but academically excellent girl carrying two trays, walking directly to Ji Meng’s table, sitting down opposite her, and pushing one tray towards Ji Meng, their mouths gaped wide enough to fit a goose egg.

What happened to being unapproachable and not allowing anyone to sit beside her?

Why was Shen Wan allowed?

Oh right, did Shen Wan just get food for Ji Meng?

Why did she have the privilege to get food for Ji Meng, and Ji Meng agreed? So Ji Meng was saving the seat earlier?? Heavens, there came a day when Ji Meng actually had to save a seat.

Ji Meng glanced at the tray, seeing the well-balanced meal with appetizing colors. Of course, Shen Wan’s first words as they started eating were, “Ji Meng, you’re amazing. I told you it was best for you to save the seat. See? No one dared to come near you for so long. Indeed, beautiful and cute girls get special treatment.”

Ji Meng thought: Today’s meal seems a bit tastier.

How could those people not dare to come sit just because she was beautiful? They just feared her status and didn’t dare to offend her. Indeed, they couldn’t see her beauty, only noticing her external attributes.

“Let’s eat. The dishes I chose for you are all beautifying. The more you eat, the prettier you’ll become. I guarantee you’ll be several times more beautiful after finishing.”

Shen Wan thought: Anyway, how many times more beautiful is entirely up to me to say.

Ji Meng nodded, her previously indifferent expression now bearing many smiles. This scene stunned the surrounding people.

So, this is what differential treatment between people looks like?

They couldn’t get close to Ji Meng no matter how much they flattered her, so why could Shen Wan? Her flattery was so awkward, yet Ji Meng seemed to enjoy it. What kind of dishes could have such powerful effects, making one prettier the more they eat??

Are they fooling a puppy?

(188: What’s important isn’t the words, but who’s saying them.)

“Ah, I can finally sit and eat today. It’s so much more comfortable. Ji Meng, you’re my lucky star. Since meeting you, I feel everything around me has become cuter, and I’ve become luckier too.”

Ji Meng was drawn in by Shen Wan’s words. “What about before?” She stared at Shen Wan’s slightly oily, pink little mouth. She really knew how to talk; those words made her so happy to hear.

“Because no one would save a seat for me before. Other people aren’t familiar with me and don’t seem interested in playing with me,” Shen Wan said pitifully. “By the time I finished getting food, almost all the seats would be taken.”

Ji Meng looked up, glancing around. “The cafeteria is so big, surely you could still find a seat.”

“I could find a seat, but I need people to be willing to let me sit,” Shen Wan said softly. “Not everyone is as kind and cute as you, Ji Meng. You’re so beautiful, yet you’re willing to sit and eat with me. You’re truly the best person I’ve met in this world. There probably aren’t many who want to be friends with someone as unfashionable and poor as me, so you’re really a good person.”

188: Don’t ask why he’s not speaking. He’s already numb. His host truly had so many little schemes, even using a tragic background to gain sympathy and attract Ji Meng’s attention. Along the way, she managed to compliment her from head to toe.

So he was certain that from today on, barring any accidents, the two would become a regular sight in the cafeteria. No, not just that—they would attract attention in the mornings and after school too.

“Actually, you’re quite pretty. It’s just your clothes that aren’t so nice,” Ji Meng said, carefully examining Shen Wan’s face. “Your eyebrows are nicely curved and thin, without any stray hairs. They don’t even need grooming. Your eyes are big and bright, moist-looking. Your skin is fair and clear, without any pimples or spots, and very smooth. Your nose is straight, with a perfect bridge height. Your lips are cherry-shaped and naturally pink. Overall, it’s just these unfashionable clothes hiding your looks. With a bit of styling, you wouldn’t be bad at all. To sum it up in one sentence, you have natural beauty that stands out among others.”

Shen Wan: “188, it’s the first time I’ve been complimented from eyebrows to lips like this. I’m a bit overwhelmed. But I’m truly ecstatic inside. Little Meng is indeed an adorable girl, even complimenting people so seriously.”

“Of course, compared to me, you’re still lacking a bit,” Ji Meng added indifferently at the end, her Barbie doll-like face truly cute and exquisite.

Shen Wan quickly nodded in agreement. “No matter how good-looking I am, how could I compare to you? Your beauty is incomparable.” But someday, Little Meng would surely say against her conscience that Shen Wan was the most beautiful, cutest, and prettiest person in the world.

The surrounding onlooking classmates: “……”

At this point, they had lost interest in eating. They had witnessed what could only be described as mutual flattery on a commercial scale. What was even more unbelievable was that Ji Meng had actually praised Shen Wan at length with such sincerity.

They looked at Shen Wan again, quickly averting their eyes, feeling as if they must be hallucinating. Looking at Shen Wan’s face now, they really felt Ji Meng wasn’t wrong. Shen Wan was just dressed poorly, but she was actually very good-looking.

In fact, they were very curious about what kind of difficult life Shen Wan had experienced to become such a flatterer. It seemed the life of poor families wasn’t easy. For a better life, yesterday’s pitiful little academic star had turned into someone who could sweet-talk anyone. She was still a top student, and her judgment wasn’t bad. Flattering Ji Meng was indeed the best choice.


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