My Arrogant Young Lady

"Ah, what's wrong?" I shuddered, my face turning slightly pale.

"Wang Xi, what exactly does your family do?" Lu Zhicheng asked me, his eyes filled with an indescribable strangeness.

"They're just ordinary people..." Thinking of my parents, a strange feeling welled up inside me.

“Impossible. This bracelet of yours is a rare and precious item. How could your parents be ordinary people? Do you have some secret you’re lying to me about?” Lu Zhicheng frowned as he looked at me.

"No, I have no secrets to lie to you. It's true, my parents are just ordinary people. If my parents were really some big shot, I wouldn't be being bullied here. Besides, I've had a miserable life growing up..." Looking at Lu Zhicheng's shining eyes, I became a little anxious.

The air suddenly froze. The once noisy cafeteria seemed to fall silent. At that moment, Lu Zhicheng and I just stared at each other. He kept glancing at my bracelet, then looking into my eyes with a strange expression. He looked very closely, as if trying to see something in my eyes. But I really wasn't lying to him; my gaze was completely sincere.

Gradually, he began to examine my bracelet more closely again. He held it up to the sunlight and even secretly smelled it.

Seeing his serious expression, I couldn't help but laugh. I thought to myself, this is just a string of stones, not jade or any gemstone, how could it possibly be some kind of top-tier treasure? Lu Zhicheng must be obsessed with these bracelets. Just thinking about the heartbroken look on his face when his walnut bracelet broke made me want to laugh again.

“Brother Cheng, if you really think this bracelet is a treasure, then I’ll give it to you. I feel really bad that I caused you to break it. But my parents are just ordinary people, I’m not lying to you. If they were important people, how could I let them bully me like this?” I explained to Lu Zhicheng again with a wry smile.

After hearing my words, Lu Zhicheng gradually began to believe me. Staring at my bracelet, he muttered to himself, "Could it be that your bracelet is a high-quality replica?"

"Yeah, it's probably a high-quality fake. If it were genuine, my aunt would have taken it long ago," I said.

“If this is a high-quality replica, then your bracelet is incredibly well-made. The color and texture are practically identical to the real thing,” Lu Zhicheng said.

"Then I'll give it to you!" I said to him with a smile.

"Haha, I think I'll pass. What if it's real?" With a laugh, Lu Zhicheng handed the bracelet back to me.

"How much is it really worth?" I asked.

“If it’s true, then you’ll be rich.” After hearing my words, Lu Zhicheng took a deep breath.

"How much?" I asked.

“This number!” Lu Zhicheng held up one finger.

"Ten thousand?" I asked in surprise.

"Haha, how can ten thousand be considered a treasure? Bracelets have been very popular these past two years. You could sell an eleven-petaled Vajra bracelet for that price if you were to swindle someone." Lu Zhicheng laughed.

"That's 100,000?" I was even more shocked, and my limbs felt a little cold.

"Haha..." Lu Zhicheng laughed again after hearing my words.

"Then, could it be..." I was so surprised that my voice trembled.

Just as I saw Lu Zhicheng about to nod or shake his head, I noticed his gaze suddenly change. His eyes, which had been gentle and kind, suddenly became wary and fixed intently on what was behind me.

Seeing his gaze, I couldn't help but turn around. I saw a large group of people walking towards us, their eyes fierce and carrying a faint air of menace.

Chen Xun and Chai Jin were there too, and seeing them made my heart race with nervousness. However, they simply walked in the middle of the crowd. At the very front of them was a handsome, energetic student. He was dressed in designer clothes, a faint smile on his face. When he saw me, his eyes instantly flashed with a fierce light. His gaze was like a knife, sharp and suffocating.

He only glanced at me once before turning his attention back to Lu Zhicheng. His gaze towards Lu Zhicheng was even fiercer, but Lu Zhicheng showed no fear.

After exchanging glances with Lu Zhicheng for a moment, the boy suddenly laughed, "Young Master Lu, having a great chat?"

"Young Master Bao, hello." Lu Zhicheng looked somewhat serious as he looked at the boy.

"Playing with prayer beads?" the boy asked, glancing at my prayer beads.

"Yes." Lu Zhicheng nodded gently.

After the boy glanced at my bracelet, he just pursed his lips and was about to speak to Lu Zhicheng. Suddenly, he abruptly turned his head and looked at my bracelet again. Almost with the same expression as Lu Zhicheng, he stared at my bracelet in surprise and said, "This thing, could it be…?"

"..." Startled by the boy, I quickly gripped my bracelet and took a few steps back.

"Damn it!" One of the guys next to the boy also saw my bracelet and cursed beside him.

Then, I saw them whispering among themselves. The boy in the lead kept staring at my bracelet, his expression constantly changing. Seeing their expressions, I became extremely nervous. Then I heard them whispering something else, saying that it might be a fake, and that his family was too poor to have such a good thing. After a while, I saw the boy look at me with disdain.

"Heh, you're actually wearing fake stuff. Aren't you afraid of getting rashes?" The boy scoffed disdainfully.

Hearing the boy's sarcastic remark, Lu Zhicheng said unhappily, "What, do you have something better?"

"This is Baltic amber. What do you think? Not bad, right?" The boy smiled and took out a long bracelet from his pocket. The bracelet was full of small yellow beads and looked very pretty.

"Damn, you're really rich!" Lu Zhicheng cursed immediately upon seeing the boy's beautiful bracelet.

"Haha, not bad, right?" the boy laughed, then put away the bracelet and said, "So, when are you going to join our Thirteen Eagles?"

"Heh, do you bully people like this?" Lu Zhicheng sneered.

Watching Lu Zhicheng and the boy exchange sarcastic remarks, I secretly admired Lu Zhicheng. I could sense that this boy held a high position in school, possessing a unique aura; he was probably the leader of the Thirteen Eagles, a level above Chen Xun and Chai Jin. If I said anything disrespectful to someone like that, he might hit me. But Lu Zhicheng had just insulted him, and he hadn't gotten angry.

“Young Master Lu, I know you’ve always looked down on the Thirteen Eagles. But you should know who’s in charge of this school now. How about this, my brother offended you and your friend yesterday, so I’ll drink three cups of wine as punishment, and we can still be good friends, okay?” the boy said with a smile.

"There's no need to be good friends. It's better to keep to ourselves and not interfere with each other," Lu Zhicheng sneered.

"Heh, get me some wine!" Ignoring Lu Zhicheng, the boy suddenly yelled.

"Boss, we don't sell alcohol in our cafeteria," a lackey quickly chimed in.

"Can't you get a Coke?" the boy asked, frowning.

"Oh……"

Upon hearing the boy's words, the sycophant immediately grabbed a bottle of leftover Coke. Then he went to another table, snatched three cups, and poured them for the boy with a fawning expression. The boy stared directly at Lu Zhicheng and actually drank all three cups of Coke in a row. He even deliberately emptied the last cup to indicate that it was empty, then smiled and left with his accomplice.

"We're not done yet, you little brat!" As they left, Chen Xun pointed a vicious finger at me.

"Heh, the stream flows in and out, a villain rises and falls." Lu Zhicheng sneered as he watched their retreating figures.

I don't know if they heard me or not, but Lu Zhicheng's words scared me half to death. I think he's incredibly bold to dare to go against the Thirteen Eagles head-on. But what Lu Zhicheng said actually makes sense. That guy just said we'd keep to ourselves from each other, but he didn't even do anything about Chen Xun insulting me.

"Brother Cheng, are they the Thirteen Eagles? Is the one holding the bracelet the leader of the Thirteen Eagles?" I asked after thinking for a moment.

"Yes, he's Liu Bao, the leader of the Thirteen Eagles. He's incredibly hypocritical; you can't believe a word he says," Lu Zhicheng said.

“Oh, then if he dares to hit you, I’ll hit him for you,” I said.

After hearing my words, Lu Zhicheng looked at me like I was a monster. Then he suddenly laughed, put his arm around my shoulder and said, "Okay, if he's just putting on an act, we'll beat him up. We're all doing this for the stockings, and we'll definitely defeat those Cold-Blooded Thirteen Eagles!"

"Damn it, keep your voice down."

My face flushed instantly when I saw many students staring at us. Besides the boys, there were also quite a few pretty girls.

I don't know who had the nerve to say that my team name with Lu Zhicheng was leaked. Now all the students at school know that I'm playing with Lu Zhicheng, the school's one-on-one king, and they even formed an organization called "Everything is for Stockings".

That ridiculous name Lu Zhicheng gave me made my face turn red all afternoon. As for my bracelet, I suspect it's fake, but Lu Zhicheng didn't want it and let me wear it myself. I've seen many classmates wearing bracelets, and they think they look quite nice. It's a fake, and I hide it in my sleeve, afraid to show it to anyone.

When I got home that evening, I saw Zhang Xuan and my aunt. Like my aunt, Zhang Xuan turned her head away disdainfully as soon as she saw me. I thought to myself, "Zhang Xuan is so shameless; she's already forgotten what happened that night. When will I ever have the chance to touch her long legs again?"

While I was fantasizing about Zhang Xuan, I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and prepare for dinner. Then, while eating, I felt like someone was watching me. It was my aunt and Zhang Xuan. My aunt was staring intently at my bracelet, while Zhang Xuan was secretly observing me.

Zhang Xuan was wearing a silk nightgown, her slender figure making her look incredibly sexy. Especially her exposed white legs; the moment I saw her staring at me, my face flushed.

Seeing my blush, Zhang Xuan scoffed dismissively. She then came over, poured a glass of water, and whispered to me, "Fine, you're hanging out with Lu Zhicheng now. But your names are disgusting, all for the stockings!"

My face turned even redder after hearing Zhang Xuan's sarcasm. Seeing that I didn't speak, she made another sarcastic remark and left.

"Having a relative like you is truly shameful."

Watching her slender figure recede into the distance, I felt a pang of sadness. I thought to myself, "Damn it, I got beaten up because of you, but everything's the same as before." However, she rarely spoke to me first. And the way she looked at me just now made my heart race.

When I got back to my bedroom, I lay on the bed for a while before starting my homework. I feel like I have too much homework these days, and it's a big worry for me every day.

Just as I was getting ready to do my homework, my bedroom door suddenly opened. It was Zhang Xuan; she was standing in the doorway, looking at me with a strange expression.

Looking at her strange expression, I really wanted to ask her what was wrong. But her sarcastic words earlier had been a bit hurtful, and I didn't really want to talk to her. And she didn't even speak to me; she just closed the door and sat on my bed. I was sitting at my desk, and she was sitting behind me.

Time seemed to tick by, and the thought of her sitting right behind me made my back very uncomfortable. I couldn't take it anymore and turned to her, asking, "Sis, what are you trying to do?!"

The instant I turned around, I froze completely...

Chapter Thirteen: The Kind Aunt

Her face was flushed, and her gaze at me held a certain intensity. Beneath her thin nightgown, her long legs swayed gently, and her slender fingers intertwined, as if she were somewhat shy.

Upon seeing her expression, my face instantly turned red. My throat went dry, and a strange feeling welled up inside me.

He thought to himself, "Why is she acting so shameless again? Does she want it?!"

When she saw me turn around, her face turned even redder. She took a deep breath, then suddenly glared at me and said, "What are you doing?!"

"What are you doing?" I asked back.

"I..." After hearing my words, her delicate lips parted slightly as if she had something to say.

Seeing her like this, I felt even more puzzled. Zhang Xuan is proud and never asks for favors, so why is she acting like this? Is it because she's grown up and entered puberty, and needs my help with some personal needs?

"Wang Xi, let me take a look at your bracelet." After hesitating for a few seconds, Zhang Xuan suddenly said to me.

"..." Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, my heart sank. A bitter smile appeared on my face, and I thought to myself that I had been deluding myself. Then I took off my bracelet, preparing to hand it to her. But just as I was about to give it to her, seeing her embarrassed expression, a sudden idea struck me.

Haha, I get it now.

I remember when I first came to Zhang Xuan's house, her family wasn't well-off. They lived in an old-style building, and there wasn't much of value in their home. But in recent years, Zhang Xuan's family has become increasingly wealthy; my aunt has even started collecting jewelry. My aunt must have seen my fake item and wanted Zhang Xuan to borrow it to take a look. But my aunt is usually so mean to me, so she's too embarrassed to ask me directly. She asked Zhang Xuan to come and borrow it from me, but Zhang Xuan, who isn't usually nice to me, is also too embarrassed to ask.

Zhang Xuan was proud, which was why she seemed so hesitant. Seeing her hesitant expression, I smiled, waved the bracelet in front of her eyes, and said, "Suddenly, I don't want to lend it to you anymore!"

"Why!?" Zhang Xuan's expression changed upon hearing my words.

"Call me 'good brother,' and I'll lend it to you to watch," I said with a grin.

"Heh, shameless. It's just a broken bracelet, I don't even want to look at it!" I made Zhang Xuan angry, she glared at me and stood up.

"So, you really aren't going to watch it?" I asked.

"I'm not watching anymore." Zhang Xuan gave me a cold look and stormed off.

After Zhang Xuan left, I thought back to how she had acted and felt like laughing. Then I looked at my bracelet and gradually frowned. I thought about Lu Zhicheng's expression when he saw it, and then about Liu Bao and my aunt's expressions. Gradually, an indescribable feeling welled up inside me.

What if this bracelet is genuine?

Thinking about it, my mood suddenly became heavy. Then I thought about my parents, and my brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

"Brother Cheng, if this bracelet is genuine, how much is it worth?" I sent Lu Zhicheng a WeChat message.

Less than five minutes later, Lu Zhicheng replied to my WeChat message. Looking at the number he sent, I felt a jolt of shock. Then, I glanced at my bracelet in horror. Impossible, this bracelet couldn't possibly be genuine.

That's what I was thinking, but I felt inexplicably agitated. I paced back and forth in the room, then suddenly opened the door and went outside.

Zhang Xuan has a computer in her room, so I decided to look up some information about bracelets.

When I reached Zhang Xuan's door, I felt a little nervous. Zhang Xuan disliked me; she usually wouldn't let me into her room. But I desperately wanted to know about the bracelet, and I knew I'd lose sleep if I didn't investigate. So I took a deep breath, opened the door, and went inside.

When I opened the door, I was stunned by what I saw in the bedroom.