Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
After handing the planning of the coming-of-age ceremony theme to Si Yiyan, Wen Xinya didn’t bother with it anymore. She believed that Si Yiyan would definitely come up with a theme that satisfied her.
After school reopened, the stress from studies suddenly intensified. Only then did Wen Xinya feel the pressure of the upcoming final examinations. Ning Shuqian and Wen Haowen had moved back to the Wen Family for some time. Due to her studies, Wen Xinya intentionally avoided them. As both parties didn’t meet, things were peaceful.
After school, Wen Xinya went to the Zhong Family. Since the new year, it had been very long since she went to visit Grandfather Zhong.
Upon seeing Wen Xinya, Old Mr. Zhong was elated and pulled Wen Xinya to the study room, wanting to assess her calligraphy.
Wen Xinya prepared the calligraphy paper accordingly, held the calligraphy brush, dipped it in ink, waved the brush, and wrote down the characters for “Virtue” and “Integrity”.
As Old Mr. Zhong saw the little girl’s upright backbone radiating a burning aura and her gorgeous eyes which subdued her sharpness and toughness, he couldn’t help but stroke his beard and nod.
Wen Xinya passed the completed calligraphy characters to Grandfather Zhong. “Look, Grandfather Zhong. Did I improve recently?”
Old Mr. Zhong received the characters and couldn’t help but nod and say, “Good, good, good! Sharpness in check, uprightness fully displayed, proportionate, and harmonized—harmony beats sharpness. Seems like vertical writing suits you very well—with greater arm strength, the wrist naturally relaxes, thus resulting in characters with quiet sharpness.”
It was indeed extraordinary to have such an accomplishment within merely three years. This granddaughter of Old Mr. Mo was indeed somebody.
Wen Xinya couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief as a smile appeared on her gorgeous face. “Grandfather Zhong has taught me well.”
Old Mr. Zhong broke into a smile and said, “Little girl, save your flattery. There’s a saying that teaching a disciple well starves the master—now that you’ve learned all that I know, seems like it’s a hassle to even visit this old man!”
Wen Xinya was speechless and was about to explain.
“Grandpa, are you senile? Did you forget that Xinya is facing her final examinations this school term? With her heavy academic load, she has got to even sacrifice her sleep for revision—how can she find time to visit you? The fact that her calligraphy skills can still improve rapidly amidst her strenuous studies already didn’t let your reputation down.” Zhong Rufeng’s voice, clear as water, seemingly drifted in gently with the wind, bringing with it the warmth of the start of spring, rang gradually.
Wen Xinya looked up and over at him. He was wearing a white shirt and standing gorgeously tall. Like the green bamboo beneath the snow, he radiated a shiny and beautiful aura, like a viburnum tree, he had a classy disposition, and, like nephrite jade, he emitted a mild charm.
Old Mr. Zhong glared at Zhong Rufeng, then his gaze skimmed past Wen Xinya in a hazy manner, his eyes glowing with a smile for some reason. “Everyone says that daughters side with outsiders. Seems like this grandson of mine is even worse than a daughter.”
Wen Xinya felt slightly embarrassed, yet totally wasn’t able to interrupt, only feeling slightly unnatural in her heart due to Grandfather Zhong’s words.
“I’m speaking the truth straightforwardly. Recently, Xinya has even stopped the chess, calligraphy, and music practice over at Old Mr. Mo’s.” Zhong Rufeng’s expression didn’t change. Merely this… Grandpa had already teased him countless times privately and he had already been trained to be durable and unmoving.
Old Mr. Zhong was speechless as he waved towards Zhong Rufeng and said, “Go, go, go—you young people go play aside. I won’t fool around with you guys.”
Actually, he was creating an opportunity for his eldest grandson.
He knew the thoughts in his eldest grandson’s mind. However… the other party was Xinya, and he was happy to help.
Seeing that Zhong Rufeng didn’t look shocked with an unchanged expression, the bit of uneasiness in Wen Xinya’s heart diminished. If a guy as open and generous as Zhong Rufeng could take it in his stride, there was no need for her to be petty.
Zhong Rufeng brought her for a stroll at the courtyard. Pear blossoms blooming confidently and elegantly filled the courtyard, yet they were of no match for her gorgeous and charming demeanor. “The countdown for the final examinations is about to start. Have your studies and revision been progressing well?”
“Manageable. Just that the never-ending practice questions and information makes one feel vexed.” Wen Xinya stood below a clean and frosty pear blossom tree filled with numerous flower buds, looking refreshing on top of her head.
In Zhong Rufeng’s heart, a clean pear blossom seemed to have blossomed elegantly. “It’s the hell season of the final examinations said to trim 5kg off anyone. Pick some key practice questions to attempt and skim through the other fringe topics with slight understanding will do. The revision method is still the most important.”
Wen Xinya nodded and said, “My studies are mainly on the teachers’ lectures and the focus of my revision on the notes that you’ve tidied for me. Thus, it’s not really tough.”
She had always been intelligent and independent, and naturally didn’t need his elaboration regarding studies. Zhong Rufeng changed the topic and asked, “Have you thought about which university to enroll in?”
Wen Xinya’s gaze was clear and even more gorgeous than the pear blossoms. “I want to enroll in the Fashion Design course of the Capital University, majoring in Jewelry Design.”
The design course of the Capital University was reputable worldwide. The romantic thoughts, innovative spirits, and creative abilities characteristic of the citizens of Country Z contributed to the success of the design course of the Capital University. This caused this institute which had merely existed for fifty-odd years to be at the top of the vortex in the world and be highly sought after by conscientious students who were passionate about their ambitions.
“The design course of the Capital University requires the result of at least 650 points at the final examinations for enrollment. Based on your current results, there shouldn’t be a problem if you perform similarly at the final examinations.” Zhong Rufeng looked at the girl before him who looked like a pear blossom in fine bloom—cool and confident in her demeanor and peerlessly gorgeous in her looks. He recalled that at the Wen Corporation’s New Year Celebration previously, she had expressed such thoughts while facing the reporters.”
However, Wen Xinya spoke prudently. “I’m determined to get into the Capital University. Thus, I’ll have to continue to work hard.”
Zhong Rufeng had gotten into the Beihua University. This institute was said to be the breeding ground of Country Z’s politicians and was sought after by almost everyone.
However, Zhong Rufeng was very confident in her. Yet, he felt slightly disappointed. “A pity that we can’t attend the same university.”
He suddenly thought of Chu Jingnan—he seemed to have precisely gotten into the business management course of the Capital University.
Thinking of Chu Jingnan’s totally unconcealed interest and possessiveness towards Xinya, his gaze deepened. He didn’t forget Xinya’s gaze when she saw Chu Jingnan—filled with all sorts of complex struggles that seemingly couldn’t differentiate between logic and chaos—the day when she just reported to the Lan Feng Institute.
What was slightly comforting to him was that Xinya had instead always been cold and distant towards Chu Jingnan these two years. However, this made her thoughts even more perplexing to him.
Regarding this, Wen Xinya also felt slightly disappointed. “The Capital University is just a street away from the Beihua University, not far away at all. When the time comes, it’ll be more convenient for us to interact.”
Her expression was as cold as a pear blossom, with the chill of early spring. Zhong Rufeng nodded and didn’t pursue the topic. “Your eighteenth birthday is coming up soon. What are your arrangements?”
Ning Shuqian’s pregnancy had dealt a considerable blow to her. Her eighteenth birthday arrangements would indirectly demonstrate the Wen Family’s attitude towards her after Ning Shuqian’s pregnancy.
Wen Xinya naturally knew what he meant. A smile appeared on her face. “Grandpa says to organize a coming-of-age ceremony. It’s already been handed to the Soaring Public Relations company for preparations.”
“That’s good. You’ve already returned to the Wen Family for three years and haven’t organized a grand birthday party. This time, the party has to be grand and luxurious no matter what—only then will it highlight your status as the eldest daughter of the Wen Family.” Zhong Rufeng couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief, feeling truly happy for Wen Xinya. While others might not know the hard work that she had put in after returning to the Wen Family, he knew everything very well. Luckily, although the Wen Family was materialistic, they weren’t really muddle-headed.
