Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 79 Nouveau Riche (2)_1

"Apologize? There’s no need. Besides, if You’er wants clothes she likes, why would she need a stranger to gift them?" Shangguan Qing declined faintly. Though only in his early twenties, he hailed from a prominent family and possessed an innate aristocratic and refined air. Moreover, he never accepted unearned favors and believed You’er would feel the same about gifts from strangers.

"Brother Qing is absolutely right. When have we of the Shangguan Family ever coveted others’ charity? Hmph! Presumptuous. Trying to curry favor with us? Dream on!" Shangguan Rou stepped out of the fitting room, disdain etched on her face as she stared down Shen Jia.

"Like knows like; certain clothes are meant for certain people. Just look at this temperament, this charm—could you ever pull it off? Country bumpkin!" Shangguan Rou’s cold mockery rang out. She ignored the unpleasant expressions on Shen Jia and her companions. After all, Shangguan Rou never tolerated a slight; anyone who offended her would be thoroughly humiliated.

A figure clad in water-blue emerged from the fitting room, immediately drawing gasps from those nearby.

"This outfit truly suits You’er." Shangguan Qing’s eyes lit up. Shangguan You stood before the full-length mirror, resembling a delicate orchid from a secluded valley. Her jet-black hair cascaded down, making her appear like an orchid poised to bloom, captivating everyone’s gaze.

"Brother Qing, am I beautiful?" Shangguan You’s voice held a hint of shyness. Her clear eyes briefly swept over Shen Cheng and Wanqian before she positioned herself in front of Shangguan Qing. Spreading her arms, she twirled around, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

All the light seemed to converge on Shangguan You. At that moment, her beauty was almost blinding.

As Shen Cheng and Wanqian gazed at the stunningly beautiful girl, an inexplicable sense of familiarity washed over them. Their eyes remained unusually fixed on Shangguan You.

"Of course. My You’er is the most beautiful no matter what she wears. Here, put this on." Shangguan Qing smiled gently, his affectionate gaze unwavering from Shangguan You’s smiling face. He selected a water-blue shawl and carefully draped it over her shoulders, covering her exposed skin.

"Hehe, Brother Qing, your taste is impeccable! But I love it!" Shangguan You’s laughter was bright and clear. Her voice gently tugged at everyone’s heartstrings as she affectionately linked her arm with Shangguan Qing’s.

"Thank you, Sister Rou, for helping me choose such a satisfying dress," Shangguan You said, offering Shangguan Rou a soft smile.

At Shangguan You’s lighthearted words, Shen Cheng and Wanqian stiffened. Their bodies swayed precariously for a moment before they exchanged a profound look, recognizing the deep shock and disbelief in each other’s eyes.

If the events of the previous night hadn’t occurred, they would have dismissed all this as mere coincidence. But last night, they had clearly and unmistakably seen Wanyou. She had been sitting at her room’s window, smiling at them, even speaking to them. Now, encountering someone whose words and actions so closely mirrored Wanyou’s, they would have suspected Wanyou wasn’t dead and had returned for revenge—if not for this girl’s youth.

The same words, the same actions, caused their faces to pale. Scenes they had deliberately tried to forget now re-emerged vividly in their minds. Whenever they accompanied Wanyou to buy clothes, if she found a dress she liked, she would twirl before Shen Cheng and then look at him with a beaming smile. When happy, she would involuntarily link her arm with his—it was a habit of hers. If Shen Cheng was unavailable and Wanqian went with her, she would do the same, only linking arms with Wanqian.

"Hehe, Shen Cheng, your taste is really something! But I like it!"

"Thank you, little sister, for helping me pick out this dress. You really are the best sister!"

"Shen Cheng, what’s wrong?" Shen Congwen noticed Shen Cheng staring motionlessly at Shangguan You. The words he was about to say died on his lips as he looked at Shen Cheng with concern.

"Wanqian, what’s wrong?" Duan Mei observed Wanqian’s somewhat unsteady posture and instinctively stepped forward to support her. "Even if Shangguan You’s entire demeanor has changed, there’s no need for you to lose your composure like this, Wanqian," she asked, puzzled. "After all, you’re a beauty yourself, possessing a mature charm that the still-youthful Shangguan You lacks."

Duan Mei’s words snapped Shen Cheng and Wanqian back to reality. They exchanged a glance, polite smiles returning to their faces. "No... it’s nothing," Shen Cheng said, taking Wanqian’s arm as they moved closer to Shangguan You. "Miss Shangguan, this dress suits you perfectly; it’s as if it were tailor-made. If we were impolite in any way just now, please forgive us."

No matter who she is, we must find out her identity today. Wanqian met Shen Cheng’s gaze and nodded, quickly regaining her composure. Her smile was once again warm, graceful, and appropriate.

"Hmph! Country bumpkin, do you see that? Could you ever wear this dress and achieve such an effect?" Shangguan Rou sneered. Though jealousy flickered in her eyes as she looked at Shangguan You, she knew how to act in her own best interest.

"Hmph, so what if it looks good on her? Can you even afford it?" Shen Jia’s face turned ashen. Her beloved brother, Shen Cheng, had his eyes glued to Shangguan You, and this frustrated her immensely. It felt like a heavy mountain pressing on her chest, utterly humiliating.

Shen Jia had already lost to Shangguan You on the airplane and been outmaneuvered by her at the airport. Now, to be bested by her again, it was infuriating. Why? A month ago, she was so timid, trembling at the mere sight of me. Now she’s this radiant person, capturing everyone’s attention, while I’m the one being ignored!

"Shen Jia, do you like this dress too?" A smile touched Shangguan You’s lips as she observed the fuming Shen Jia.

"So what if I do?"

"Actually, this dress’s color is too plain; it’s not really my style. But since we’re classmates, I’ll let you have it," Shangguan You said, her clear voice striking Shen Jia’s heart like a heavy stone. Shen Jia’s face instantly flushed crimson. Shangguan You looked so stunning in the dress, yet she had the audacity to claim she didn’t like it!

"You’er is still growing and should wear clothes that are more vibrant and youthful. This dress doesn’t quite suit her. How about this one?" Shangguan Qing said with a smile. From seemingly nowhere, a goose-yellow long dress appeared in his hand, which he offered to Shangguan You.