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Due to the recent scandal that Wen Haowen was embroiled in as well as Wen Xinya’s abduction, the news of Xia Ruya being a vicious woman had begun to die down. She was rather intelligent to take advantage of it as well.
Xia Ruya had taken the Wen Family’s money and severed all ties with them. However, she had lost the clout of being the Wen Family’s daughter and was living just like a commoner. She beca a third-class citizen who was just waiting to eat, sleep and die! Every single day, she stood on the streets and watched the pedestrians walk past her. Whenever she saw them, she would start comparing herself to them!
However, she pathetically realized that she was no different from those people.
Even though she was dressed in designer clothing from head to toe, accompanied by exorbitant jewelry, only a few people could tell that she was wearing expensive apparel and she seed to blend in dully with the crowd.
Is this really the life I want?
She repeatedly asked herself that question.
Her inner demon seed to be yelling, “This is not the life I want! I was born to be the subject of envy of everyone else, the princess that everyone wants to be. I should be standing on the peak of the pyramid of life!”
She did not want to be like those ants, slogging away from nine to five for the sake of a ager amount of salary to make ends et. She did not want to be dressed in cheap clothing, wear unsightly jewelry. She did not want to be bossed around and be at soone else’s beck and call.
I am the brightest shining pearl and only I can be in control of soone else’s life. My life shall never be controlled by others.
Not even Wen Xinya!
Yes, not even Wen Xinya!
Xia Ruya looked rather calm while trying to suppress her maniacal emotions.
She knew that it was not the best ti to deal with Wen Xinya now. She had previously tried to deal with Wen Xinya using those abductors. Yet, Wen Xinya’s ti was not up yet and she managed to survive the ordeal. Fortunately, Xia Ruya was not implicated. Later on, she colluded with Ning Shuqian in a bid to use the dia to ruin Wen Xinya’s reputation by releasing the information about the abduction to the dia. However, Xu Zhenyu ended up sabotaging their plan.
Everything made her realize that she was no longer the sa Xia Ruya whom she used to be. Now that she had nothing to her na, she was no match for Wen Xinya at all.
Hence, she quietened down.
She looked on coldly and watched the events play out after Ning Shuqian plotted against Wen Haowen. She was secretly thrilled that Ning Shuqian had managed to keep her status as Madam Wen... Ning Shuqian was indeed very scheming and Xia Ruya was certain that she could use Ning Shuqian to deal with Wen Xinya, so long as Ning Shuqian remained in the Wen Family ho.
As Xia Ruya visited Ning Shuqian at the hospital with so fruits, she ran into Ning Yuya outside the ward.
Delighted to see Xia Ruya, Ning Yuya asked, “Ruya, what brings you here?”
There were still so reporters camping outside the hospital. Given how sensitive Xia Ruya’s status was, it was rather inconvenient for her to show up in front of the dia. Yet, she actually braved through the odds and showed up at the hospital to visit Ning Shuqian, making Ning Yuya feel extrely touched.
Appearing a little upset, Xia Ruya answered, “I’m here to see Aunt Ning, of course. I’m very sorry... about what happened with Uncle Wen. I didn’t expect that Aunt Ning would get so agitated. Yuya, I’m sorry!”
She had gone through painstaking ans to avoid the reporters.
At the ntion of Ning Shuqian, a sullen expression ford on Ning Yuya’s face and she said, “Ruya, this is not your fault. Wen Haowen’s extramarital affair sparked such a major outrage and it’s only a matter of ti before my mother finds out. Don’t hold it against yourself.”
They often say that you only know who your true friends are during tis of crisis. Given how much Xia Ruya had been taking care of them throughout thick and thin, Ning Yuya was too grateful to even bla her for such a trivial matter.
Seemingly in a better mood, Xia Ruya asked softly, “How’s Aunt Ning? There have been so many reporters lately that I haven’t had the chance to visit Aunt Ning.”
Ning Yuya could understand that Xia Ruya was in such a terrible plight that she could not even fend for herself. Yet, she was still so concerned about Ning Shuqian. Feeling extrely touched, Ning Yuya said, “My mother is alright, but she doesn’t seem to rember what happened previously after she got too agitated. So, when you see her later, don’t bring up the events that just took place. The doctor said that she has to rest well.”
She did not expect that her mother would really suffer from amnesia, though she thought it was beneficial for her mother’s recovery.
Xia Ruya asked in astonishnt, “What? Aunt Ning has lost her mory? What exactly happened?”
Xia Ruya was truly astounded. She wondered, Did Ning Shuqian really lose her mory? What tricks is she getting up to?
Ning Yuya told her about everything that happened, before informing her about the doctor’s diagnosis.
Upon hearing her words, Xia Ruya appeared a little remorseful like she was blaming herself. “I didn’t think that Aunt Ning would... it’s all my fault for acting rashly. Otherwise, Aunt Ning wouldn’t have...”
She started sobbing, unable to continue.
Ning Yuya frantically said, “Ruya, please don’t say that. I know you’re just worried about Mother. Besides, the doctor has also said that Mother is suffering from the after-effects of her ntal condition. However, it did not deteriorate too trendously because we managed to keep it in control. She will recover after so proper recuperation.”
Xia Ruya felt much better. She said, “It’s not a bad thing that Aunt Ning has forgotten about the unhappy past. I believe she will recover with ti.”
Xia Ruya heaved a sigh of relief. After giving it so deep thought, she realized what plans Ning Shuqian had in mind. She was planning to use her amnesia to hide the awful past and history between her and Wen Haowen.
She had been belittling Ning Shuqian all along. However, she suddenly discovered that Ning Shuqian had lots of scheming tricks up her sleeve, though she could never co up with brilliant plots. That made her the best pawn.
Ning Shuqian’s value in her heart had increased.
Ning Yuya said, “I thought so too. Once my mother’s condition has stabilized, she’ll receive psychiatric treatnt.”
Xia Ruya nodded and said, “When the ti cos and you need help, feel free to approach . Don’t stand on ceremony with .”
Extrely grateful, Ning Yuya exclaid, “Ruya, thank you!”
Xia Ruya finally smiled and said, “Yuya, don’t bother being so formal with . I’ll go take a look at Aunt Ning.”
Ning Yuya nodded and grabbed the fruits in her hand. “Mother just fell asleep. I think she’s going to sleep for a little while longer.”
Indeed, Ning Shuqian was still sleeping, with her ssy hair stuck to her face which was as pale as a sheet. Even if she was just a bystander, she could tell how upset and agonized Ning Shuqian was. Could such a haggard Ning Shuqian still win Wen Haowen’s heart?
Xia Ruya was in doubt.
However, she still carried hopes for Ning Shuqian after being reminded of how scheming she was. She could not help but start thinking about how she should help Ning Shuqian win Wen Haowen’s heart again.
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