Sang Jiao had always been confident in herself, especially when she had gathered such complete evidence. The fact that Mr. Si didn't believe her was beyond her expectation.
She suddenly recalled the rumors that Mr. Si was a naturally suspicious person and hurriedly ran after him.
"Mr. Si, do you think these materials are fabricated by me, and that's why you don't believe them? You can investigate it. I would never dare to deceive you."
"Is that important?" The man didn't stop walking. He glanced at her peripherally, his voice neither cold nor hot.
Sang Jiao stared blankly at his retreating figure, unwillingly questioning, "You still want to favor her even when Sang Qiao is kicking someone when they're down?"
But the man's figure had already walked away, leaving her without an answer.
She then thought about how Mr. Si had just asked her to move out of the Sang Family. No, she couldn't, she had only just managed to drive Sang Qiao out and become the sole Miss of that family.
She wouldn't move out, there must still be room for maneuver, there must still be...
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"Did you know? Your partner this season is supposed to pair up with Jiaojiao. Both of us are freed up, so why not just pair up together?" Gu Nanmo arrogantly suggested.
He utterly despised Sang Qiao, but unfortunately, among the female guests present, aside from her, the others had neither popularity nor notable family backgrounds.
At least Sang Qiao was extremely good-looking and had a nice figure.
"No, thanks." Sang Qiao elegantly refused, looking at his face, which seemed to say partnering with him was a huge favor, and felt even more indifferent towards him.
"Why? Do you want to partner with the other two freaks instead?"
Gu Nanmo's face slightly changed after being rejected. He believed he was much better than the other two.
Then, he remembered his respectable family background, decent popularity, and excellent appearance. He wondered if Sang Qiao felt inferior, thinking she wasn't good enough for him.
With that thought, he felt smug, "I admit I chose you because there were no other options. You don't need to feel too inferior; you can certainly reach up."
Sang Qiao: "???"
"Even though you look like Jiaojiao, and maybe even prettier, she is, after all, the Sang Family's Miss. You really can't compare to her."
Gu Nanmo took her silent demeanor as hitting a nerve.
"Maybe you should take some medicine. God must've forgotten to give you a brain, making you so ordinary and so naive. I'm indifferent towards you and certainly not self-conscious. You can find someone else to partner with."
Sang Qiao lifted her eyelids lazily and glanced at him with a calm expression.
It was this calm demeanor that made Gu Nanmo feel even more embarrassed, as if he were a mere clown in her presence.
His face clouded, desperately trying to salvage some dignity after being rejected.
"You think I really wanted to pick you as my partner? I was just joking. You actually took it seriously. Unfortunately, even if you agreed, I had no plans to partner with you! I'm interested in Lu Tianxin. You should also check yourself before you wreck yourself. You're only fit to match with freaks!"
After dropping this remark, Gu Nanmo strode off towards the other side.
[Hahahaha, watch the man-child get wrecked live, let me laugh for a while.]
[Sang Qiao: Are you dumb?]
[Gu Nanmợ used to be polite to Sang Jiao. Why did he change his attitude towards others?]
[Seriously speechless. Instantly indifferent to him, his face screams: Inviting you is the blessing of your ancestors, ew—]
"Sang Qiao's beauty is verified by netizens, does she need to weigh in on it herself?"
"Ah! I don't care about Gu Nanmo at all, I'm just worried that Qiao Li CP might truly be tragic. I don't understand, why would Sang Jiao suggest pairing up with Brother Li?"
"Look! Is Brother Li back? Is that Sang Jiao behind him? They are so far apart, does that mean Brother Li rejected Sang Jiao? My ship hasn't sunk, right?"
Si Chenli had seen Sang Qiao sitting with another man from a distance, seemingly enjoying a good conversation.
He walked over to Sang Qiao, his tall figure blocking much of the sunlight and his eyes deep, "I had barely left and you were already chatting with someone else?"
Previously, Sang Qiao might have explained herself, but at that moment she didn't want to. After all, he was supposed to partner with Sang Jiao, "Is there a problem?"
"You're pairing up with someone else?" The man's eyelid twitched, and the veins on his hand bulged.
"Yes." She lowered her gaze, not daring to look at him. It was he who wanted to change partners first, not her fault, though she still felt bitter about it.
Si Chenli was full of anger and wanted to question her, but seeing her with her head down, looking all meek, he couldn't bring himself to be harsh and pursed his lips.
"Does partnering with me feel like a burden to you?"
"Why ask so many questions when you're going to partner with someone else anyway?"
"Who told you I am partnering with someone else?" Si Chenli then realized she had misunderstood and couldn't help but laugh in irritation.
"You accepted Sang Jiao's invitation, didn't you?" Sang Qiao was also stunned, seeing his reaction, he hadn't planned to team up with Sang Jiao?
After understanding the truth, Si Chenli felt relieved, just needing her not to be unwilling to team up with him. His eyes smiled, "Is that what you call acceptance?"
"What else then?"
"I'll be more careful next time."
Sang Qiao, puzzled: "Careful about what? Careful not to be alone with Sang Jiao? It's not necessary to step back just because of what she said."
However, before she could think further, the director, seeing that everyone seemed to have discussed their decisions, asked aloud, "Has everyone returned and discussed how they will partner up?"
"I'm partnering with Tianxin." Gu Nanmo had stood by Lu Tianxin's side ever since Sang Qiao rejected him, so he was unaware that Sang Jiao had been rejected.
"I'll also partner with Brother Nanmo." Lu Tianxin's smile was wide, clearly pleased.
Si Chenli: "I'm with Sang Qiao."
"You're actually not pairing with Jiaojiao? Then Jiaojiao..." Gu Nanmo widened his eyes, doubting his ears.
This newcomer was rejecting Jiaojiao, the Miss of the Sang Family, and choosing Sang Qiao?
Other than having a pretty face, what did Sang Qiao have?
"I didn't mean to steal Qiaoqiao as a partner, just chatted about some personal matters. Can I pair with the newcomer?" Sang Jiao's face showed embarrassment, not expecting Gu Nanmo to choose someone else so quickly.
Lin Weichen, pointed by Sang Jiao, furrowed his brows but didn't object.
"No way, then I'll have to team up with Yao Hui again?" Meng Wange didn't want to keep chasing someone who clearly disliked her.
She absolutely didn't want to continue as his partner.
"Why are you rushing? I'm even less willing to partner with you!" Yao Hui rolled his eyes.
The director, listening to their argument, just felt a headache, although they had brought a lot of joy to the audience in front of the screen.
But clearly, they were unwilling to continue as partners, and now the choice was in Lin Weichen's hands. He reluctantly turned to this unremarkable newcomer.
"Lin Weichen, do you want to partner with Sang Jiao or Meng Wange?"