The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 60 - The Ordinary Girl Brought Down by Vanity

Chapter 60 -60: The Ordinary Girl Brought Down by Vanity (Part 10)

Chapter 60 -60: The Ordinary Girl Brought Down by Vanity (Part 10)

The Su Family couple bore the look of having choked on something, disbelief and distrust filled both their eyes.

Su Sheng outright rejected the homeroom teacher’s words, “Impossible.”

Ma Li also chimed in, “Teacher, we are aware of Su Mo’s grades. She has always been at the top of the class, how could they possibly have fallen so sharply?”

“We even signed her report card from last month’s mock exam. She was third in class…”

Teacher Qi pushed the report card towards Su Family’s parents, and said, “Then take a look for yourselves…”

Su Mo’s results were in stark contrast to Su Li’s, as if a slap had been delivered right across the Su Family couple’s faces.

A burning pain…

“If I remember correctly, in last month’s rankings, Su Li, who was third in class, and Su Mo, who was in fortieth place…”

“That’s not possible… it was clearly Su Li who was fortieth…” Ma Li wanted to add something, but under Teacher Qi’s knowing gaze, she couldn’t continue.

Su Sheng’s complexion was extremely grim as he pulled his wife and hurried outside, “Let’s go, call Su Mo back home and ask her what happened…”

Ma Li’s mind raced, and she understood, pleading with all the teachers in the office, “Teachers, since this has already happened…”

She was thinking further ahead, fearful of the impact this would have on Su Mo if it got out.

Cheating on a test would inevitably tarnish her reputation.

Su Sheng felt nothing but extreme embarrassment, especially considering their discussion earlier and the harsh reality now revealed…

He had never imagined his greatest shame would come from his own daughter, the one he was so proud of.

Su Sheng and Ma Li were so wrapped up in the deception by their daughter and the realization that Su Mo was not as excellent as they thought, they forgot what they had originally come for.

They had rushed here in a hurry, and they left just as swiftly, like a sudden gust of wind.

Meanwhile, Su Li, who diligently continued her studies, was unaware of the impending storm about to hit the Su Family. But even if she knew, she likely wouldn’t care.

Right now, she was troubled by an imminent issue before her.

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The problem was her meal card was about to run out of money.

No money on the card meant no food to eat, and no food meant an empty stomach.

Despite reaching this point, Su Li didn’t think of going back to ask her parents for money, and it seemed that Su Sheng and Ma Li had also forgotten that their younger daughter, Su Li, needed money to live.

However, Su Li quickly resolved this problem.

She organized her review materials and study notes into binders, ran to the print shop, and photocopied dozens of copies on credit.

The reputation Su Li gained from scoring full marks across all subjects in the mock exam was quite impressive, given that the exam had been a joint effort by several high schools in the city and was harder than any before, attesting to its value.

The study notes of Su Li, who had won first place in all subjects, were indeed enviable.

Although for the students of Class (1), it was not that extraordinary, as each student admitted into the key class had almost certainly developed a set of study methods suitable for themselves.

Beyond the key class, however, the majority were students from various regular classes and a separate arts-focused class.

Su Li’s review materials were highly coveted by them.

“Fifteen per copy, not expensive… it’s just the cost of a bowl of rice noodles, but you get a systematic study method and the key points for a subject’s exam, it’s a good deal.”

Su Li stood at the school gate, shouting to the passing students.

Soon, the pile of study materials in front of her had sold out.

Su Li counted the stack of cash in her hand and felt quite satisfied.

She had made nearly four thousand in income from the sales.

“Su Li, why do you have such an ugly manner of eating? Is the family short on money? Now you’re even selling review materials for cash….”

“Helping each other among classmates, and yet you’re taking their money. Are you that desperate for cash….”

Su Li’s counting halted, and as she looked up, she saw Su Mo standing not far away with an unfriendly expression on her face.

She glanced at her indifferently and then carefully tucked the money into her pocket close to her body.

Once the money was safely put away, she finally took the time to look more closely at Su Mo.

It seemed Su Mo hadn’t been doing very well recently.

Actually, to say she hadn’t been doing well was to put it politely; Su Mo should be described as doing very badly.

Her complexion was sallow, and she looked haggard and defeated. On closer inspection, there were faint yellow stains on the hem of her skirt.

Such a situation would never have happened before.

Ma Li had always dressed Su Mo very well since she was young, like a little Princess.

Su Mo’s eyes, venomous with malice, stared daggers at Su Li, as if the person before her was her enemy, not the sister she’d lived with for so many years.

Su Mo felt she had every reason to hate Su Li.

Now her life was a mess, and the Su family’s life was even more chaotic than a tangled mess of thread.

Her grade swap with Su Li had been discovered by the parents; not only was there a scolding waiting for her at home, but her parents also forced her to study, watching her like wardens, monitoring her every move.

Especially her mother, who she suspected was neurotic. The previously gentle demeanor was torn to shreds, replaced by strictness.

Ma Li couldn’t accept it at all, her daughter… actually couldn’t measure up to her…

The house was in disarray, filled daily with the sound of the parents’ arguing.

Her mother no longer invited her to go shopping in the elegant and proper fashion as before, but rather, she too had become like the slovenly women she looked down upon, neglectful and casual.

Her father also became particularly averse to returning home. He’d rather stay at the office than come home to endure his wife’s endless nagging and complaints.

The warmth and harmony of yesteryear, as joyous and unrestrained as flowers in a mirror or the moon’s reflection on water, made her wonder if it had ever truly happened.

Why did Su Li have to change? Couldn’t she have sacrificed herself a bit for the sake of the family’s harmony?

Su Mo attributed all these misfortunes to Su Li’s change, and it seemed that indeed it was so, but she never considered why others should have to bear these burdens.

“Su Li, for someone ranked first in the grade, even charging money for study materials, have you fallen into a money pit? How have you become so vulgar and vain now?”

Su Mo stood with the posture of an elder sister, each reproach laden with various unflattering labels bestowed upon her younger sister.

“Do you know how ugly and laughable you look right now?”

Su Li calmly observed Su Mo for a good while, then said with a smile, “Haven’t you looked in a mirror?”

“First of all, I want to make one thing clear. I don’t steal or rob; all of the study materials are my own hard work. I’m using my knowledge and labor to exchange for money, what’s wrong with that?”

“It’s all a fair transaction. Money paid, goods delivered, no one owes anyone anything—it couldn’t be fairer…. If you think it’s not worth it, you don’t have to buy it. It’s not like someone’s holding a knife to your throat, forcing you to pay.”

“Secondly, I really am short on money. The family hasn’t given me any living expenses. I need to eat, live, and I also need to save up for university tuition… I’m earning money through my own efforts. Even if you can’t stand it, could you please keep your mouth shut?”