"When Sister Zhang was making the bet earlier, she was full of confidence. Now, you wouldn't try to back out if it looks like you'll lose, right?" Aunt Lan pretended to be indifferent, "It wouldn't be fun at all. We won't bet with Sister Zhang anymore."
"You guys made such a big bet?" Song Qiaoying didn't pay much attention, thinking they were just teasing each other. Servants often made bets with each other to add some fun to their lives.
"Zhang, you always favor Sasa too much. Making such a big bet, did you not think about the consequences?" Song Qiaoying chuckled, "We are all young ladies from the same household. You shouldn't treat them differently; treat them all equally!"
Zhang Ma forced a smile, "Yes, yes, I'll go get the cloth now. Please wait a moment, Miss Qing Yan."
As she turned away, she was furious and cursed Aunt Lan in her heart, thinking she was a gossipy old woman.
Qing Yan raised an eyebrow. This servant had pushed her face close to Qing Yan's; there was no reason not to slap her. After all, the servant was here to polish her shoes, right? She'd let her do her job properly.
"Yan Yan, why do you want to apply to Medical University? From what that admission officer said earlier, it seems like the president of the university knows you. How did he know that you like to research drugs and used experimental equipment to attract you?" Lai Yuanfu, sitting on the sofa, asked curiously.
Before Qing Yan could answer, Song Qiaoying took over without hesitation, "Why even ask? Yan Yan is interested in medicine and enjoys research. The president found out about her passion for it and tailored his approach to attract talented students. Isn't that normal? Besides, their whole university is focused on medical studies; they surely need a lot of medical equipment for research, not just for Yan Yan."
"It's a pity, though. Qing and Jing Universities are excellent institutions..." Many students dream of getting into those top schools and would do whatever it takes. But Qing Yan gave up on that.
Song Qiaoying dismissed it, "A good school is one that interests Yan Yan. While Qing and Jing Universities are prestigious, their medical research may not be as strong as Medical University's. Yan Yan's choice is good for her."
At this point, Zhang Ma had already fetched the cloth, crouched down, and put the shoes on Qing Yan.
In her entire life, she had never felt so humiliated.
"Thank you." Qing Yan curled her lips, looking at her with interest.
Zhang Ma forced a smile and said, "It's my honor to serve Miss Qing Yan."
"Is that so?" Aunt Lan added with a smile, "Miss Qing Yan is the top scholar in the country. It really is your honor. So, you should serve Miss Qing Yan more in the future, right?"
Zhang Ma: !!
What's it to do with you!!
You talk too much!!
Song Qiaoying cast her kind gaze upon Qing Yan, not taking their playfulness seriously. She continued the conversation, "Fortunately, the Medical University is in the capital city, not far from here. Yan Yan, do you want to stay in the school dormitory or at home?"
Qing Yan smiled faintly in response, "I haven't decided yet."
"No matter where you stay, remember to come back on weekends! Otherwise, your dad will miss you!" Li Yuanfu said, then turned to Li Yusha beside him, "Sasa, Dad hasn't asked you yet, which school do you want to apply to?"
Li Yusha felt extremely aggrieved in her heart. Her parents had been neglecting her for a long time, and now they finally remembered her as their daughter? Hmph!
Suppressing her full heart of grievances, she pretended to be gentle and said, "The previous year's admission score for Peking University was above 700 points. If I apply, I should have more than enough."
Although Peking University was not what Qing Yan wanted, it was also a university that Li Yusha didn't find impressive!
"So, you want to apply to Peking University?" Li Yuanfu smiled kindly, "Peking University is great, and it's adjacent to the Medical University, both located in the university city. In the future, you two sisters can take care of each other."
Qing Yan: Who wants her to take care of me?
Li Yusha: As if I need her to take care of me!!
"Miss Qing Yan, what do you think, are these shoes clean enough?" Zhang Ma asked with a smile.
Qing Yan looked at the shoes, "They're alright."
"In that case, my bet is settled..." Zhang Ma stood up, ready to leave.
"Don't forget, you have to do all the housework today! Sisters, fortunately, Zhang Jie is helping us, so we can relax today!" Aunt Lan laughed and added, "Thank you, Zhang Jie, for your hard work!"
Other servants also smiled and thanked, "Thank you, Zhang Jie, for your hard work."
Zhang Ma resisted the urge to chop this hateful person into a thousand pieces, smiling, "No problem, I'm willing to accept the outcome of the bet."
At this moment, a servant hurriedly ran in to report, "Master, Madam, there are many reporters outside. It seems they got wind of the top scholar being in our house and are requesting to interview Miss Qing Yan!"
"What did you disclose?" Li Yuanfu asked anxiously.
"Nothing, I didn't say anything. I just rushed in to report," the servant replied.
"Why are these reporters so sensitive? They sniffed this place so quickly?" Song Qiaoying said, looking at Qing Yan, "Yan Yan, do you want to accept the interview?"
Li Yusha and Zhang Ma couldn't help but look nervously at Qing Yan, afraid that she might shine in front of the reporters or unintentionally flaunt her true identity as a wealthy young lady!
But Qing Yan simply stood up calmly, "I won't show my face. There are still many messages to reply to. I'll go upstairs first."
"Alright, Mom will handle it for you," Song Qiaoying said as she watched Qing Yan's back heading upstairs. She didn't forget to remind her, "Take a break when you have time, don't keep studying, okay?"
Qing Yan: ...
Even if you placed a book in front of her, she wouldn't spare it a glance.
Song Qiaoying thought Qing Yan was always studying in her room, otherwise, how could she have such good grades?
No one knew that she was taking private orders and earning money for her research.
But out of filial piety, Qing Yan still responded, "Okay."
Seeing that she wasn't going to accept an interview, Li Yusha breathed a sigh of relief, and even Zhang Ma relaxed too.
Luckily, this fool doesn't know how to seize opportunities!
Her brain is truly not good!
If a normal person scored full marks, they would definitely choose a prestigious university like Jingda or Qingda. Who would choose a relatively unknown medical university!
Even if she excels in medical knowledge, she will end up working for others, just a regular doctor with a 9-to-5 job, what's the use!
It's better to go to Jingda or Qingda and excel, regardless of whether she finds a job after graduation. With a simple transformation, she would become a top-notch graduate from a prestigious university!
Aunt Lan passed by the garden and happened to see Zhang Ma watering the flowers.
She couldn't help but stop and mockingly said, "Oh, Zhang Jie, watering the flowers, huh? Why don't you dig some soil while you're at it?"
Zhang Ma raised her eyes with dissatisfaction, not understanding the meaning behind her words.
"Didn't you say that if there are two misses in the family and one becomes the top scholar while the other fails miserably, the difference is indeed significant! Now, if you were the one who failed miserably, wouldn't you dig a pit in the garden and bury yourself, so as not to live in disgrace?"
"You!!" Zhang Ma didn't expect her to remember this matter and come over to mock her intentionally, making her quite angry.
"Shouldn't you hurry up and dig a pit for your Miss Yusha? The gap is so huge, according to your own words, how can she still have the face to live in this world? Hurry up and bury yourself!"