Chapter 492: Chapter 169: 80s Drama Queen Forced to Become a Top Student (4)

The farce slowly died down. To Ren Xingchen’s simmering resentment, Sheng Leyun went back to leisurely eating snacks with Grandma Gong and listening to her stories about the old days.

Afraid that Sheng Leyun would stir up more trouble, Xiao Xuezhen didn’t dare try to scheme again, so he and Ren Xingchen kept to themselves for the rest of the journey.

Just before they got off the train, Grandma Gong held Sheng Leyun’s hand and reminded her again, "Do you remember what Grandma told you? If anything happens, go find the police. Your situation is special. From what your stepfather said, you’ll be living among acquaintances. They should know your father."

"When you get there, get the lay of the land with the neighbors first. That way, if something happens, you’ll be able to find someone to help you quickly."

"And another thing—do you remember Grandma’s address?"

Sheng Leyun nodded, feigning ignorance as she carefully recited, "The Gong family at the government compound in the Zhaoyang District of the Capital City." Afterward, she quietly recited the phone number as well.

"That’s right. Recite it a couple of times every day. I’ve put a slip of paper in here with my address and phone number. It’s alright if you forget; it’ll be easier once you learn how to read," Grandma Gong said with a smile. "Child, remember this: knowledge can change your fate. Anything can be taken from you, but what you’ve put in your stomach and stored in your mind will always be yours..."

Sheng Leyun smiled faintly and nodded. "Thank you, Grandma Gong."

"Don’t mention it," Grandma Gong said, patting her head. "You’re a good child. Your wings shouldn’t be clipped."

After they got off the train, Grandma Gong and Uncle Li were quickly picked up by an army-green jeep.

She saw a boy in a red sweatsuit. He had long arms, long legs, and very fair skin, which stood in stark contrast to the tanned complexions of everyone else.

It was as if he were the only cool, refreshing presence under the heavens. His hair was a glossy black, with bangs that covered his forehead. His narrow eyes held an air of indifference and detachment, only showing a hint of warmth when he looked at his grandmother.

His features were exceptionally handsome, enough to make one’s heart flutter with just a single glance.

Sheng Leyun looked away just before the boy could notice her staring, pressing a hand to her chest in resignation.

’This body might be young, but it’s hiding an auntie’s soul. Young eye-candy really is a treat.’

Besides, when it came to getting married and having children in this world, she had already adopted a ’let-it-rot’ strategy. A life of a few decades could feel long, lived out second by excruciating second.

But it could also feel short. She’d been through so many worlds, usually living until she died of old age. To her, a single lifetime was just another ordinary stint in her long career.

Her mindset had shifted dramatically. When it came to romance, she’d just let nature take its course. If she happened to meet someone who truly moved her, someone she felt she couldn’t live without, well then, she’d just go for it.

After all, even if they spent a lifetime together, the handsome youth would eventually become a grizzled old man. Her part in that relationship would come to a satisfying end, leaving no regrets.

Xiao Xuezhen was supposedly a chief editor at the Kyoto Ming Daily Newspaper. However, in the Capital City, there were countless newspapers, and within them, countless departments and columns. Chief editors were a dime a dozen, about as common as a workshop foreman in a factory.

He didn’t have any special privileges, no company car to pick them up. He had no choice but to lead Ren Xingchen and Sheng Leyun, lugging their bags big and small, onto a crowded bus. After two transfers, they finally arrived at the family residential area for the Daily Newspaper.

Ren Xingchen stuck close to Xiao Xuezhen, her head swiveling to take in the bustling metropolis. The prosperous streets and towering buildings filled her with a rush of emotions; there was simply too much for her eyes to see at once.

It was on the jam-packed bus, especially, that she realized how foolish she’d been.

’Wouldn’t it be easier to lose Sheng Leyun here?’

Even she, a grown-up, would have a hard time finding their new home with such scant and vague information if she hadn’t memorized the address beforehand.

But along the way, Xiao Xuezhen had already spelled everything out for her in painstaking detail.

Ren Xingchen didn’t dare to act on her own initiative again. She had to pacify Sheng Leyun for now, lest she try to be clever and have it backfire, just like on the train.

Over here, the work and residential areas were clearly demarcated. The east side of the main road was filled with offices and businesses, while the west side was a dense sprawl of family quarters, one complex after another. The buildings were a jumble of different heights and spacing, looking like a sprawling, rectangular maze at first glance.

It was evening. The May weather was pleasant, neither hot nor cold, and the aroma of stir-frying drifted from every home.

Xiao Xuezhen led the way, carrying their things and occasionally smiling to greet an acquaintance.

"Hey, Little Xiao! Heard you went to pick up your wife? So this is her! She’s a real beauty..."

Xiao Xuezhen smiled and made a simple introduction, his vanity pleasantly satisfied.

Most men are superficial. Their first requirement for a woman is beauty. It’s not just about the sensory pleasure or the rush of hormones; a beautiful woman is also a tool for a man’s ego.

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