Chapter 6: Xu Ruyin’s Report

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Lin Qiongqiong didn’t even need to make an excuse; she simply followed her words and said, “So what if I do? Is it because you don’t want to do it?”

Xu Ruyin was momentarily speechless.

Of course she wanted to! But whitening injections cost thousands per shot, not to mention laser whitening!

A full-body laser whitening treatment plus maintenance would easily cost hundreds of thousands—completely out of reach!

“It’s just technology, what’s there to be proud of?” Yan Zhiqing said sourly.

Lin Qiongqiong scoffed, “Isn’t your double eyelid surgery technology? You’re constantly applying face masks and using skincare products—isn’t that technology? Your makeup is like a head transplant, with maximum beauty filters—isn’t that technology?”

Yan Zhiqing faltered, “I, mine can’t be the same…”

An Ling, who was adept at throwing in barbs, said, “It’s definitely not the same. After all, yours doesn’t come close to being as expensive or as beautiful as Qiongqiong’s.”

Chu Miaojing agreed, “Exactly. There aren’t that many natural beauties; it’s all about using whatever means to become beautiful! Even celebrities have to take care of themselves carefully, relying on technology—what difference does it make who uses it?”

Xu Ruyin didn’t think there was anything wrong with using technology to enhance beauty, but what upset her most was that she had a good natural base and an innate “internet celebrity” vibe, yet Lin Qiongqiong’s use of technology made her beauty so refined that no one would believe her face wasn’t purely natural.

Liu Xuan was also sour; her own ugliness was painful, but her roommate suddenly becoming beautiful hurt even more. “So what if she becomes beautiful? Her boyfriend still chose someone else.”

Xu Ruyin’s mood improved slightly.

An Ling and Chu Miaojing said in unison, “That just means he’s blind!”

Lin Qiongqiong gave a meaningful look at Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing: “You’re so tolerant of mistresses, I suppose that even if Xu Ruyin steals your boyfriends in the future, you’ll only blame yourselves, right?”

Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing’s faces stiffened; they didn’t dare respond.

After all, they actually had boyfriends.

…

After lights-out in the dormitory that evening,

Lin Qiongqiong lay on her bed and received messages from Chu Miaojing and An Ling.

An Ling: [Qiongqiong, this gift box is too expensive, I’ll quietly return it to you tomorrow.]

Lin Qiongqiong replied: [No need, I’ve long wanted to thank you for sharing your tutoring resources with me. I hope you don’t mind that this is just leftover gifts from my roommates.]

An Ling sent a laughing-crying emoji: [Why would I mind such an expensive gift from you? Should I say, “Others don’t pick leftovers, so I don’t get anything either”?]

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Chu Miaojing transferred her 5,000 yuan and sent a message: [Qiongqiong, tit for tat.]

Looking back at their chat history, there were many transfers from Chu Miaojing to her.

Since freshman year, for every subject, Lin Qiongqiong had shared her study materials with Chu Miaojing, who always sent her money in thanks. Because of poverty, Lin Qiongqiong had no reason to refuse her kindness and kept the gratitude in her heart.

This time, Lin Qiongqiong refused the transfer and returned the money.

Lin Qiongqiong: [Miaojing, I won’t take your money this time.]

Chu Miaojing was straightforward and didn’t insist; she quietly planned to bring her something next time.

Lin Qiongqiong added: [Miaojing, I’m not applying for financial aid this year. You haven’t handed in the form to the counselor, right?]

Now that she was practically a wealthy heiress, applying for financial aid would be shameless.

Chu Miaojing: [Not yet. Are you sure? The college quota each year is limited; many well-off students like Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing have applied. If you don’t, it frees up a spot for them.]

Lin Qiongqiong knew that a few thousand yuan could solve her immediate needs, but for Liu Xuan and Yan Zhiqing, it was just the price of a concert ticket.

But others’ matters were irrelevant; she only sought to have a clear conscience.

She hoped the state’s money would go to those who truly needed it.

Lin Qiongqiong: [Yes. My family had a relocation deal; I’m not short of a few thousand yuan.]

Chu Miaojing: [!!! No wonder you suddenly became so generous!]

Chu Miaojing: [I’m relieved! Qiongqiong the wealthy lady, you don’t mind having one more accessory, right?]

Lin Qiongqiong chuckled.

She knew Chu Miaojing’s family was quite well-off, even better than Xu Ruyin’s, but she was humble and kind, never flaunting her background. Now her words were only joking.

…

Lin Qiongqiong woke up, seeing just 2.5 yuan left in her account, still a bit dazed. If it weren’t for the numerous payment records above, she might have thought everything yesterday was a poor girl’s dream.

“Zhiqing, did you see the trending market post? Yesterday someone gave away a thousand roses for free by the school gate, and at Yida Plaza, a rich lady hosted a feast, inviting a thousand people for a buffet!”

Without caring whether Lin Qiongqiong was awake, Liu Xuan shouted excitedly early in the morning.

Yan Zhiqing was also surprised: “Feeding that many people a buffet must have cost over a hundred thousand yuan! Such money to burn!”

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“Yeah. What a loss. If I had known, I would have gone there with my boyfriend yesterday. I saw so many people on Moments got roses and free buffet.” Liu Xuan flipped through her social feed enviously.

Yan Zhiqing looked at Xu Ruyin: “Hey, Ruyin, you went to Yida Plaza yesterday, right? Why didn’t you mention the free buffet?”

Xu Ruyin almost poked her eye while doing eyeliner.

Liu Xuan looked over too, “Yeah, Ruyin, you should’ve had the free buffet, right?”

Xu Ruyin didn’t want to speak at all!

Lin Qiongqiong got out of bed and smiled: “She didn’t get to eat. That buffet doesn’t serve mistresses.”

“How do you know? Qiongqiong, you went?” Liu Xuan was surprised.

She had indeed read a post saying the rich lady had been cheated on by her boyfriend and was emotionally hurt, so she hosted a feast for everyone.

Lin Qiongqiong: “I did.”

Liu Xuan felt even more cheated and said sourly: “Well, you always know how to snatch freebies; how could you miss this?”

Yan Zhiqing said, “Enough, Liu Xuan, we’re not short of a hundred or so yuan. That rich lady is doing charity; let those poor people who can’t even afford a meal go eat.”

Lin Qiongqiong clicked her tongue lightly: “If you’re that aware, why are you two still applying for financial aid?”

Yan Zhiqing felt mocked and showed a bit of shame and anger: “I’m different from you poor students. I’m not short of money; I just want an extra few thousand to watch concerts. Lin Qiongqiong, do you think everyone’s like you, freeloading on idols?”

“Exactly! Without that few thousand, you couldn’t even study, but for me, it’s just a few days’ travel expenses.”

Liu Xuan spoke with a certain superiority, glancing at Lin Qiongqiong: “Besides, you didn’t apply anyway!”

Thinking of Lin Qiongqiong’s extravagant spending yesterday, Xu Ruyin’s eyes flickered as she sent a message to the counselor: [Counselor, I want to report that someone in our dorm is living high on the hog but still applying for financial aid.]

The counselor replied immediately: [Who?]

Xu Ruyin just typed “Lin Qiongqiong” and was about to send it when Lin Qiongqiong said:

“I didn’t apply at all.”