Chapter 456 - The Illegitimate Son and the Illegitimate Daughter Make the Perfect Match
Reborn Aristocrat: Return of the Vicious Heiress
Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios
She was intentionally showing her authority as the heiress of the Wen Family and reminding Xia Ruya of her status. She wanted Xia Ruya to know her place, lest she becomes more and more brazen.
Wen Xinya exited from the room and headed to the living room.
Upon sight of her, Mother Wang said smilingly, âMiss, your classmate is waiting outside and asking to see you. I was about to call you.â
âMy classmate?â Wen Xinya asked in puzzlement. She wondered to herself, Itâs already winter break, which classmate of mine would be here to see me? Apart from Zhou Tianyu and Gu Junling, I donât have many close friends in Lan Feng Institute.
Wen Xinya walked towards the living room, filled with apprehension. She was greatly taken aback the moment he saw Chu Jingnan. What is he doing here?
They were still in the midst of winter break.
Upon sight of Wen Xinya, Chu Jingnan stood up from the couch and said, âXinya, I havenât seen you in a long time. How have you been lately?â
Wen Xinya walked towards him and asked calmly, âPresident Chu, what brings you here?â
She did not wish to beat around the bush or have anything to do with Chu Jingnan. After all, Chu Jingnan was also a leech, just like Xia Ruya. Once she got involved with him, she wouldnât be able to shake him off. Hence, she cut straight to the chase.
Staring at Wen Xinya who was keeping a distance away from him and speaking to him in an aloof manner, he could not help but find her cold and standoffish. He said, âRuyaâs scandal has caused a major uproar and Iâm here to see her. Well, sheâs a student of Lan Feng Institute and a member of the student union.â
In fact, visiting Xia Ruya was just an excuse. He was actually there with the intention of seeing Wen Xinya, for he had not had the chance to see her at all during the winter break.
Wen Xinya thought to herself, Xia Ruya has just moved in with us for a temporary stay and yet, the news has already spread. Seems like sheâs the one who spread it herself. Sheâs just trying to tell everyone that the Wen Family still cares about her even though sheâs not their biological flesh and blood. A sullen expression formed on Wen Xinyaâs face and she said, âTurns out youâre using me as an excuse to see Xia Ruya! Ah, Xia Ruya is packing her belongings in the room now. Iâll get Mother Wang to call her for you.â
She then turned around to leave as soon as she finished speaking. Good that heâs not here to visit me. Iâm glad I donât have to speak to him much.
âWait a minute!â Chu Jingnan dashed forward and grabbed Wen Xinyaâs hand. âXinya, have you gotten the wrong idea about me and Ruya?â
He had noticed the menacing look in Wen Xinyaâs eyes when he mentioned Xia Ruyaâs name earlier on. He recalled the time when Wen Xinya chanced upon him and Xia Ruya at the restaurant near school. His intuition told him that she had gotten the wrong idea about him and Xia Ruya, which was also the reason why she was giving him the cold shoulder.
Wen Xinya turned around slowly and shrugged Chu Jingnanâs hand away. She then took a few steps back and sneered. âPresident Chu, this is the Wen Family home. Please show respect.â
Chu Jingnan dared not cross the line since they were indeed in the Wen Family home. Hence, he watched her leave resignedly and said, âIâm sorry, I was just acting impetuously. I didnât mean to offend you.â
Wen Xinya rubbed her wrist gently and looked at him coldly in disdain. Not wanting to talk to him at all, she turned around and left.
Chu Jingnan zoomed towards her and stopped her from leaving. âXinya, thereâs nothing between me and Ruya at all. You saw us having a meal together because I gave her some help during her preparations for the end-of-semester examinations. She only treated me to a meal as a token of gratitude. I came here today to visit her only because sheâs a student of Lan Feng and a member of the student union. I ought to visit her during such a period.â
He remembered the look of confusion and perplexity in her eyes when she first saw him at the student union. However, he could not figure out why she had been giving him the cold shoulder. What exactly went wrong?
Wen Xinya rubbed her forehead and said, âChu Jingnan, what goes on between you and Xia Ruya has nothing to do with me. You may save the explanation. I donât want to have anything to do with you either. Please look for Xia Ruya directly if youâre come visit her again. Donât use me as an excuse. The servants will still let you in.â
She genuinely detested people like Chu Jingnan who did not know how to reject others or accept rejection.
Chu Jingnan kept his eyes fixed on her, seemingly trying to see through her soul and find out her true emotions. âWen Xinya, you obviously know that Iâm actually here to see you, not Xia Ruya. Why are you always so cold and aloof towards me?â
Repulsed by how pretentious Chu Jingnan was, Wen Xinya said, âThank you for your dearest affection, President Chu. Pardon me but I canât accept it. Please be magnanimous and let me off. Iâll be eternally grateful to you.â
Chu Jingnan felt his temples throbbing. A sullen expression formed on his face and he snapped. âWen Xinya, Iâve already explained it to you. What else do you want me to do?â
Chu Jingnan looked into Wen Xinyaâs eyes to see that there was nothing except an icy cold stare. Was I reading too much into things? He wondered.
He could not help but begin to doubt himself.
Wen Xinya snapped and glowered at Chu Jingnan. âChu Jingnan, stop thinking that the world revolves around you, and that all girls in are obsessed with you. Youâre indeed very outstanding and charming, but do you really think I, the heiress of the Wen Family, will fall for you?â
Chu Jingnan was filled with embarrassment and clenched his fists tightly with a terrifying expression on his face.
Wen Xinya smirked and gibed. âPresident Chu, just what intentions are you harboring for harassing me non-stop? Donât tell me, youâre coveting the Wen Familyâs assets and youâre thinking that everything will become yours once you marry me? Frankly speaking, lots of people have been harboring such intentions ever since I reunited with the Wen Family. Youâre not the first, but⦠youâre thinking a little too far ahead. Iâm only fifteen years old this year. Iâm underage!â
âIs this what you think of me? Youâve belittled me,â said Chu Jingnan, who grimaced in disgruntlement. He knew that Wen Xinya was merely insulting him on purpose, for she knew that he had always been ashamed of his family background. He was at a loss for words for a rebuttal.
Wen Xinya smirked and continued, âYouâre just an average citizen. Your mother has to work hard and so do you, in order to pay for your school fees. You devised such a scheming plan to get close to me. What am I supposed to do?â
Chu Jingnan was shocked speechless. He clenched his fists tightly and pulled a long face, feeling awkward and embarrassed.
âBrother Chu, are you here to see me?â Xia Ruya asked just as Chu Jingnan was wishing he could dig a hole and hide in it.
Wen Xinya looked at Xia Ruya with an aloof smile before turning around to leave the living room.
A scumbag and a shameless wretch make a perfect pair.