Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 164: Arts Festival 6_1

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Arts Festival 6_1

Hearing the mocking words and the praise for Xia Ningxing, Xia Jiaojiao lay on her desk crying so hard she could barely breathe, consumed by a shame so deep she wished she could crawl into a hole and disappear. The bitterness and resentment in her heart grew thicker, wishing everyone present would drop dead, struck by thunder without a body left intact.

Especially Xia Ningxing!

The art festival was almost over.

The host smiled and said, "...Now it’s time for the competition results. Let’s see which students are in the top three of this art festival!"

The whole audience held their breath, staring intently at the host.

Particularly the big brother, who didn’t blink an eye, his fingers nervously gripping the armrest, muttering under his breath, "It must be my sister, it must be my sister, it has to be my sister..."

Xia Ningxing looked at his hopeful face and pursed her lips, deeply touched.

In this world, nothing is better than family!

Otherwise, just look at Lu Tingli next to her, with a blank face, acting as if it didn’t matter whether she won an award or not.

What Xia Ningxing didn’t know was that Lu Tingli wasn’t indifferent; he was utterly certain that the first place would go to...

"Congratulations to our first-place winner of the art festival, student number 33 from class 1-1 at Fragrant Peach Town Experimental Middle School, Xia Ningxing. Please welcome her to the stage with a warm round of applause to receive her award!"

Applause roared like a tidal wave throughout the auditorium, as if it could resonate for days.

Big brother stood up excitedly, as proud as if he were the one who had won first place: "My sister is amazing!"

A slight smile appeared on Lu Tingli’s emotionless handsome face.

Xia Ningxing, composed, walked on stage to receive her award.

Afterward, the host announced the students who came in second and third place.

In fact, if Xia Jiaojiao had not choked under pressure, given her level, securing third place would have been no problem, but she sabotaged herself.

After the diplomas and prize money were handed out, the host passed the microphone to Xia Ningxing: "Would you like to make a victory speech?"

"Sure," Xia Ningxing took the microphone and smiled at the audience.

Whether it was Xia Jiaojiao’s delusion or not, she felt that this bitch was smiling at her, that mocking kind of smile.

On stage, Xia Ningxing began, "You might not know this, but I actually signed up for singing. I’m not sure which classmate secretly changed it for me, nor do I understand their goal, but now, what I want to say to that classmate is..."

"I’m really grateful to you. If it wasn’t for you, how could I be standing here!"

"Thank you again!"

The smile in Xia Ningxing’s eyes deepened as she handed the microphone back to the host.

In the audience, Xia Jiaojiao’s face reddened visibly at a discernible speed, her fists cracking with tension, her vision darkening, almost fainting.

Bitch!

Despicable bitch!

Taking advantage and acting cute!

In the end, Xia Jiaojiao even coughed up blood.

"Are you jealous of Xia Ningxing winning the award?" asked a classmate, noticing her ferocious expression and couldn’t help laughing out loud.

"I... I am not..." Xia Jiaojiao wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, unwilling to admit it.

The classmate continued, "Speaking of which, who was the one who changed Xia Ningxing’s program? I bet they wanted to see her embarrassed, but instead, she ended up shining brilliantly. I guess they must be furious now, it serves them right, that’s what happens when you do bad things—karma!"

A sweet, metallic taste filled Xia Jiaojiao’s throat, but she fought the urge to vomit blood again.