M University of Technology is the top university in M Country.
For the past two years, it has consistently ranked within the top one or two hundred globally.
It houses the world’s most brilliant minds. Countless people dream of studying at M University of Technology, but its entrance exams are notoriously difficult, barring countless applicants each year.
Although Ye Ruxue was arrogant, she knew her own aptitude was only slightly better than the average person’s.
She simply wasn’t qualified to attend M University of Technology.
So how did Ye Shaohua receive an admission letter from there?
Ye Ruxue wanted to take a closer look, but Ye Shaohua had already closed the computer window.
She hadn’t seen it clearly, but she was visibly distracted.
It couldn’t be, right?
Someone like Ye Shaohua… who hadn’t even finished high school… getting into M University of Technology?
Ye Ruxue found the thought ridiculous. How could anyone associate her with the top students at M University of Technology? They were polar opposites.
The grandfather’s eightieth birthday banquet had begun, and Ye Ruxue was called downstairs by Ye Rui.
“Today, I am going to introduce Shaohua to everyone as my granddaughter,” Old Master Ye said, smiling at Ye Shaohua before his expression cooled when he turned to Ye Ming and the others.
Hearing this, the faces of Ye Ruxue, Xu Peipei, and the others changed.
Ye Ruxue clenched her fists tightly, pressed her lips together, and her shoulders trembled.
“Grandfather!” Although he was surprised by Ye Shaohua’s appearance, Ye Rui couldn’t help speaking up upon hearing his grandfather’s words. “Everyone knows Ruxue is my sister. If you introduce her like that today, where does that leave her? Do you want the whole city to laugh at her?”
“Ye Rui!” Old Master Ye looked sternly at him. “You need to understand clearly who your real sister is!”
Ye Rui snorted coldly. “I would never acknowledge such an embarrassing sister, one who doesn’t even have a high school diploma!”
“Alright, Rui Rui,” Xu Peipei said with a gentle smile. “It’s fine. Shaohua is your sister after all. It’s good for the Old Master to announce it this way; it might even help find Shaohua a good match.”
Hearing this made Ye Rui even angrier. “So we have to sacrifice my sister for her? Why should we?”
The “my sister” he referred to was naturally not Ye Shaohua. He had never called Ye Shaohua ‘sister’.
However, no one in the Ye family dared to oppose the Old Master’s decisions. No matter how angry Ye Rui was, it was useless.
Old Master Ye looked at Ye Rui, his gaze deep and heavy.
He had stopped managing family affairs after getting older. He had raised Ye Shaohua when she was young, while Ye Rui had been looked after by a nanny, and later by Xu Peipei when he was a bit older.
Xu Peipei had treated him well, and consequently, Ye Rui regarded her as his own mother.
Thinking of this, Old Master Ye couldn’t help but frown.
“Shaohua, help your grandfather downstairs,” Old Master Ye said directly.
There weren’t many guests in the main hall. Because it was Old Master Ye’s eightieth birthday, Ye Ming didn’t dare invite his own dubious friends; he had only invited a few of his own close friends.
The rest were all Old Master Ye’s old comrades.
These people were either prominent figures in the military or famous personalities in the political world.
Anyone who could attend Old Master Ye’s banquet today was undoubtedly an important figure.
They had originally thought Ye Ruxue was Old Master Ye’s granddaughter, and since Ye Ruxue was indeed quite accomplished, they had considered matchmaking possibilities with their sons.
They never expected Old Master Ye to drop a bombshell as soon as he appeared.
Ye Shaohua was his only granddaughter?
Then what was Ye Ruxue?
Old Master Ye personally took Ye Shaohua around to meet his guests.
Neither Ye Rui nor Ye Ruxue were qualified to join, which made both of them extremely jealous.
A group of society matrons gathered together. Xu Peipei’s main focus was on Madam Yun and Mr. Yun, who were at the center of one group.
Old Master Ye had already brought Ye Shaohua over to Madam Yun.
“Xiao Yun, this is my granddaughter,” Old Master Ye said cheerfully, pointing to Ye Shaohua.
One matron immediately spoke up, “Old Master, I never heard about a Miss Ye Shaohua before. She looks about the same age as Ruxue. Which university does she attend?”
Xu Peipei brought Ye Ruxue over as well and replied, “If I recall correctly, your son is at University B, right? He happens to be at the same school as our Ruxue.”
“Ruxue is naturally outstanding, even getting a guaranteed admission to University B,” the matron said, covering her lips with a light laugh as she looked at Ye Shaohua. She was Xu Peipei’s close friend and naturally knew about Ye Shaohua’s situation. “Oh, look at me, I remember now. I actually saw Shaohua last year, didn’t I? But you were so willful, dropping out directly during your final year of high school. But you’re so clever; if you retake the exams next year, perhaps you can still become Ruxue’s schoolmate? It’s always better to get more education these days. Otherwise, one can only end up at the bottom rungs of society.”
This was an open mockery.
Whose child would drop out of high school before finishing? It was utterly shameful.
Madam Yun and Mr. Yun were both taken aback.
The others also looked somewhat embarrassed.
They glanced at Ye Shaohua, feeling a degree of disdain inwardly.
They had initially thought that since Ye Shaohua was the granddaughter favored by the Old Master, she must be no less accomplished than Ye Ruxue. They had even been inquiring about her, considering matchmaking for their sons.
Now, hearing the matron’s words, they immediately dismissed the idea.
Old Master Ye’s face darkened quickly. He shot a look at Xu Peipei and the matron who had spoken.
Fortunately, Madam Yun eased the awkwardness. “So this is Shaohua. She’s very lovely.”
She very familiarly took Ye Shaohua’s hand.
Ye Shaohua hadn’t yet successfully lost all her excess weight, and her hand was still plump and very soft.
Madam Yun found it quite pleasant to hold and couldn’t help giving it a few extra squeezes.
Ye Shaohua: “…”
Seeing that Madam Yun clearly didn’t seem to look down on Ye Shaohua, Old Master Ye’s expression improved. “So, according to this, not finishing high school means being at the bottom of society? I joined the army after only middle school back in my day. It seems I wasn’t even at the bottom rung of society then.”
As soon as Old Master Ye said this, Xu Peipei and the matron who had spoken earlier paled drastically.
They stood frozen on the spot, cold sweat dripping down their backs.
Old Master Ye snorted coldly and then continued introducing Ye Shaohua to his other guests.
In the center of the hall, Ye Ruxue played a difficult piece on the piano, eliciting a round of thunderous applause.
Most of the guests understood a thing or two about music and art. Ye Ruxue’s skill had reached a performance level, providing a truly enjoyable musical feast.
“Encore!” someone couldn’t help but shout.
Seeing that the guests’ attention had finally shifted from Ye Shaohua back to herself, Ye Ruxue smiled.
See, Grandfather? No matter how much you dote on that fat girl, what use is it?
Look, these people appreciate me !
“Everyone, quiet please,” Ye Ruxue said gently, looking at the people in the hall. “Would you like to hear another piano piece?”
“Yes! Another one, please!”
Ye Ruxue blinked playfully. “Then, let me now invite my sister, Ye Shaohua, to play a piano sonata for everyone. Let’s give her a warm welcome.”
Applause rose like a tidal wave.
Ye Ruxue stood by the piano, looking mockingly at Ye Shaohua.
