Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1168 - 077 Bright early before dawn

Chapter 1168: 077 Bright early before dawn

Having been humiliated face to face, Cheng Yuexiu’s face turned red and then white as her eyes darted around and her hands fidgeted awkwardly with her handkerchief, stammering, "That, I, I remembered it wrong, it seems like, it was the day before yesterday, yes, the day before yesterday."

But this time, no matter how much she tried to cover it up, no one believed her anymore, and the looks they gave Su Qiuyu were clearly filled with a mixture of sympathy and disdain.

Seeing Cheng Yuexiu also lose face, Guo Mei couldn’t help but feel smug, thinking that she wasn’t the only one who had made a fool of herself by sucking up to the wrong person!

Watching Su Qiuyu get embarrassed made Yan Ruchun chuckle, her lips curling as she said, "Well, no matter what, I’m going to see for myself what sort of tricks this vixen has up her sleeve to have separated such an envied pair of the capital, tsk tsk, this young lady must be quite the character!"

Yan Ruchun was clearly enjoying the discomfort of those she disliked, taking pleasure in Su Qiuyu’s increasingly unsightly expression. However, she couldn’t help but feel a wicked curiosity about how long this young lady could maintain her composure.

"Oh, that’s right, Miss Su, I heard you’ve been visiting the General Mansion to chat with Princess An Le recently. How come, have you not heard about that, what’s her name, oh right, Lin Yuan, haven’t you heard of her?"

Yan Ruchun watched eagerly, eyes full of gossip.

If Su Qiuyu didn’t speak up now after being pressed this far, others might start to think she was a mute.

But before she could open her mouth, Cheng Yuexiu jumped in to steal the conversation, as if her role today was to continually come to Su Qiuyu’s rescue.

"Oh, Miss Yan might be mistaken. Miss Su visits the General Mansion merely to accompany Princess An Le. What does it have to do with that country girl? Besides, given Miss Su’s status, how could she be compared with that country girl? Even if she really stood in front of Miss Su, Lin Yuan would surely feel ashamed."

After speaking, Cheng Yuexiu looked at Su Qiuyu as if expecting praise, but unfortunately, at this moment Su Qiuyu’s gaze was distant, lost in thought.

Cheng Yuexiu, not being recognized for her efforts, looked somewhat disappointed and frowned.

On the other side, Yan Ruchun, who had been speaking earlier, had already clenched her mouth shut the moment Cheng Yuexiu began speaking, not even sparing her a glance.

Those who knew Yan Ruchun’s temper couldn’t help but cover their mouths and snicker. What was she implying? That she found it beneath her to speak to Cheng Yuexiu.

Having made a fool of herself, Cheng Yuexiu felt wronged and annoyed, poking at her handkerchief vigorously with her fingertips.

At that moment, a maid who had been greeting and sending off guests lowered her eyes as she entered the room, bowed gracefully, and reported, "Young Lady, Tian Xuan from Tian Mansion and the four young ladies from the Lin family have arrived."

Tian Xuan was the second daughter of Tian Mansion, and the four young ladies from the Lin family were naturally Lin Yuan and her sisters.

Upon hearing their arrival, all those present perked up, especially Yan Ruchun, who had long heard of Lin Yuan’s fame and was finally going to see her in person.

A faint smirk tugged at the corners of Su Qiuyu’s mouth, slowly forming a cold smile.

Cheng Yuexiu was also very curious about the rumored Lin Yuan, plotting in her mind with a clatter; she’d heard her father mention that the Second Prince favored martial ability and had little regard for the impoverished scholars, but the Third Prince was the opposite, valuing literature, and the Hanlin Academy officials were counting on the Third Prince to ascend the throne.

Since Lin Yuan was the Third Prince’s sworn sister, she had to make a good impression on her, hoping to contribute to her father’s promotion and honor in the future. As for how to gain favor, Cheng Yuexiu had already thought it through; just a country girl from the outskirts, wouldn’t a few old dresses and some used rouge and face powder do the trick?

Not only did she send her off, but she made sure the girl would be grateful and obedient!

However, upon seeing Su Qiuyu by her side, Cheng Yuexiu hesitated somewhat. The only obstacle was that this little village girl had some issues with the leg she was now clinging to, and she absolutely couldn’t let Su Qiuyu know that she was still in touch with that despicable person in secret.

As she mulled this over, Cheng Yuexiu suddenly felt that several figures at the doorway were blocking the sunlight, but when she looked up in that direction, she was momentarily blinded by the reflection of the sun off their clothes.

So bright!

This was Cheng Yuexiu’s, as well as everyone else’s first impression upon seeing Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan was wearing a light golden dress, with a jade hairpin encrusted with gold in her hair. Even her simple hairdo was adorned with a finely crafted gold-plated step shake ornament, which was exceedingly pretty and charming. The jade pendant at her waist chimed with a crisp sound, rhythmically echoing her steps, truly making each step she took sing.

Wow!

When Lin Yuan entered the room, everyone gazed at her, speechless and unable to suppress their astonishment. Indeed, clothes make the man, or in this case, the woman. Regardless of her facial beauty, the garments she wore were bright enough by themselves. Coupled with Lin Yuan’s delicate and elegant appearance, the outfit truly reflected her unique charm.

Lin Yuan crossed her hands in front of her lower abdomen and stood confidently before the roomful of young ladies from distinguished families. She smiled softly, composed and graceful, and her demeanor was so elegant that even Yao Hanai, who had always prided herself on her grace and was seated in the place of honor, was about to drop her jaw in shock.

Was this the same little village girl they had seen half a month ago? Look at those bright and beautiful clothes on her, look at her face, so exquisitely flawless. And that walk of hers, where was there even a hint of the crudeness of a country bumpkin?

After a moment of being dazzled, what followed was a thick sense of dissatisfaction and strong jealousy – feelings that sprouted in their hearts like bamboo shoots after a spring rain and quickly turned into hatred.

Snip.

Yao Hanai angrily threw the handkerchief with a torn hole in it to one side and made a meaningful glance at Mo Zhu.

Mo Zhu hurriedly took out a handkerchief that she kept for spare and handed it to Yao Hanai, then picked up the damaged one from the floor. Glancing at the hole in the handkerchief, Mo Zhu’s lips twitched as she tucked it away.

"Miss Yao, ladies, greetings," Lin Yuan said in a standard greeting with her sisters, a form of etiquette proper among peers, making it quite suitable for this occasion.

She even learned the etiquette so well!

Yao Hanai felt as if her heart was going to leap out with jealousy.

Yan Ruchun, after a bout of envy, couldn’t help but smirk: "Is this Miss Lin Yuan? It seems the rumors were somewhat inaccurate!"

Having said that, her gaze drifted unintentionally towards Su Qiuyu opposite her. Indeed, upon hearing Yan Ruchun’s praise, Su Qiuyu’s usually poised facade was almost unable to hold.

Yan Ruchun snorted coldly, feeling even more delighted.