Chapter 4: It’s Actually Genuine?!

Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing both paused their gaming and variety shows, glancing at Lin Qiongqiong with surprised expressions.

Immediately after, Liu Xuan let out a scoff. "Lin Qiongqiong, have you become addicted to scavenging? It’s one thing to collect cardboard boxes to sell for scraps, but now you’re bringing home Chanel boxes? And you’re planning to give these as gifts? Aren't you embarrassed?"

Yan Zhiqing also realized what was happening, her expression shifting to one of mock understanding. "So, this gift box of yours is really just a box. We don't exactly have a hobby of collecting trash."

Only Xu Ruyin believed that what Lin Qiongqiong said was true. After all, she had seen with her own eyes earlier that day that Lin Qiongqiong had spent 150,000 to book out a venue for a party. However, she was more than happy to see Lin Qiongqiong being ostracized, so she naturally wouldn't bother reminding her other two roommates.

"Fine. Since you don't want them, I'll give them to someone else."

Lin Qiongqiong could clearly see that her roommates were now in league with Xu Ruyin, so there was no need for her to continue putting effort into them. She sent a message to two of her close friends and then headed off to shower.

The impurities expelled from her body were sticky and foul-smelling. She scrubbed for a long time with soap, and upon exiting the bathroom, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and was instantly stunned.

Truly, a fair complexion conceals a hundred flaws!

The acne, blackheads, and dark circles on her face had all vanished. Under the lights, her skin looked fair to the point of glowing. Lin Qiongqiong couldn't help but reach out and touch her face; it felt smooth and delicate, her skin texture practically flawless. The only thing was that she still had a bit of baby fat. If only she could draw the "eat all you want without gaining weight" perk next!

She had a pear-shaped figure with slightly thick, tapered legs. She didn't eat much, but she was the type to gain weight at the slightest indulgence.

A knock sounded at the door, and Liu Xuan, who was sitting closest, opened it.

"Oh, look, Lin Qiongqiong, your two lackeys are here."

The two girls at the door were immediately indignant.

"Liu Xuan, did you eat gunpowder or something?"

"Qiongqiong often shares her study notes with us. So what if we’re her lackeys? Don't you act like a lackey for her usually? What’s the matter, did you decide to turn into an ingrate instead?"

Lin Qiongqiong walked forward carrying two gift bags. "Miaojing, An Ling, these are gifts for you."

Chu Miaojing beamed. "Qiongqiong, you’re too sweet! Knowing we’re both single, you even prepared Valentine’s Day gifts for us."

An Ling was even more pleasantly surprised. She glanced at Liu Xuan and said pointedly, "Qiongqiong, I want to be your lackey for the rest of my life!"

Liu Xuan was annoyed and sneered, "It’s just two Chanel paper bags, is it really worth all this? You can find a pile of them in any trash can on Valentine’s Day. You really are birds of a feather, both of you love picking up trash!"

Yan Zhiqing couldn't help but mock them as well. "I’m telling you, Chu Miaojing, An Ling, we’re seniors now, there are basically no classes left. You don't need to copy her homework anymore, so is it really necessary to keep brown-nosing Lin Qiongqiong like this? Getting all excited over two designer shopping bags?"

Hearing their words, Chu Miaojing and An Ling finally noticed the black Chanel logo printed on the white gift boxes.

They knew Lin Qiongqiong was a scholarship student, so they didn't care about the monetary value of the gifts; they were just happy to receive anything. They hadn't expected, however, that Lin Qiongqiong would give them such valuable presents! They could feel the weight in the bags and knew these weren't empty boxes.

Both of them unwrapped the boxes and gasped in surprise when they saw the skincare products and perfume inside.

"My god, Qiongqiong, with this, I really will be your lackey forever! You just gave away such expensive designer skincare and perfume like it was nothing!" An Ling was overjoyed; this was the most valuable gift she had ever received.

Chu Miaojing waved the perfume bottle at Lin Qiongqiong's roommates and gave it a quick spray, letting the fresh, high-end scent diffuse through the air. "It's not an empty box, you know."

"How is that possible?!"

Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing were incredulous. Lin Qiongqiong was usually so stingy that she couldn't even bear to buy herself cosmetics or skincare products; how could she possibly buy luxury goods like these for others?

"I get it, these must be knock-offs!" Liu Xuan declared firmly.

Yan Zhiqing agreed and couldn't help but sneer, "Lin Qiongqiong, aren't you being a bit too vain? It’s a good thing Xuan and I didn't accept them. Using fake goods would be absolutely humiliating!"

At this moment, neither of them wanted to believe they had missed out on a set of Chanel gifts. They desperately wanted to prove that what Lin Qiongqiong had brought out was counterfeit to make themselves feel better.

"I’ve used authentic Chanel samples before; I know how to check the security codes." Yan Zhiqing walked over to Chu Miaojing.

Chu Miaojing showed her the security code on the perfume bottle so she could check it. Yan Zhiqing quickly entered the code into the official website. "I’m telling you all, don't be fooled by Lin Qiongqiong. This obviously looks like... wait, it’s authentic?! How is that possible?!"

Liu Xuan leaned in as well, staring at the results on the official website in disbelief. The two of them checked the security codes for the other skincare products one by one, and without exception, they were all genuine. They were both momentarily dazed.

So, they had really missed out on an authentic set of Chanel?

"Are you done checking?"

Chu Miaojing packed the items away one by one and scoffed, "So, this Chanel was meant for you guys? Tsk, it’s a good thing you didn't accept it, otherwise, it wouldn't have gone to An Ling and me."

An Ling chimed in with a cold laugh, "To think Qiongqiong was so good to you, always thinking of you two roommates first whenever she had anything good, and yet this is how you treat her!"

After mocking Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing, the two of them turned to comfort Lin Qiongqiong.

"Qiongqiong, they aren't worth you being good to them."

"That’s right, Qiongqiong. Something this good, even if you gave it to a dog, it would be wasted on these two ingrates."

Lin Qiongqiong nodded.

Liu Xuan glared at them with envy. "You two lackeys!"

Yan Zhiqing, meanwhile, said with biting sarcasm, "Who knows where Lin Qiongqiong got her money? We wouldn't want anything bought with dirty money like that!"

An Ling glared at Yan Zhiqing. "What did you say? Speak clearly! What do you mean by 'dirty money'?"

Yan Zhiqing sneered, "The dirty money from selling yourself, of course! Otherwise, how would Lin Qiongqiong suddenly have the money to buy luxury goods? For all we know, these things were given to her by some old man!"

Lin Qiongqiong slapped her across the face. "Keep your mouth from spewing filth."

Yan Zhiqing glared at her in rage. "You dare hit me? Do you think I won't tell the counselor..."

"I recorded that."

Chu Miaojing held up her phone. "Yan Zhiqing, spreading rumors about a roommate's personal life the moment you open your mouth—let alone taking this to the counselor, even if we went to the police station, Qiongqiong would be in the right."

Yan Zhiqing fell silent.

Liu Xuan, however, was filled with regret. She didn't care where Lin Qiongqiong got her money; she only knew she had missed out on a set of Chanel.

Xu Ruyin sat on her bed, watching the drama unfold for a while before speaking up languidly, "Qiongqiong, I think you’re being a bit much. Was it really necessary to make the atmosphere in the dorm so awkward? And to let other dorms watch us make a fool of ourselves?"

"Exactly. If you had just said you were giving us Chanel, would there even be all this drama?" Liu Xuan also felt that if there was anyone to blame, it was Lin Qiongqiong for not being clear.

Yan Zhiqing chimed in with more sarcasm: "Qiongqiong, sometimes you really need to reflect on yourself—why does everyone like Ruyin more than they like you?"