C16 His Identity Was a Problem and He Couldnt Do Anything about It!

Upon hearing Jiang Shuyao's words, the driver glanced at Yem Xi through the rearview mirror, thinking to himself how brazen the girl was. The young lady had spoken to her, yet she hadn't made a peep in response. It struck him as utterly rude and lacking in self-awareness. She seemed to forget that without the support of the Jiang family, she wouldn't have the chance to enjoy life in the big city after coming from the countryside. His impression of Yem Xi was already poor, and now he found himself looking down on her even more. He felt compelled to defend Jiang Shuyao, saying, "Young lady, you're already so busy. Don't trouble yourself with these trivial matters."

Jiang Shuyao gave the driver a gentle shake of her head, indicating that he should drop the subject. Yem Xi finally spoke up, her voice as cool as ever, "I can manage on my own." It was a polite refusal. Jiang Shuyao simply smiled and remained silent.

Before long, the car pulled up in front of a building styled in classic English architecture. Rumor had it that the person running the tutoring center had significant connections, having consolidated high-quality educational resources and secured the necessary accreditations. This made the center highly esteemed among the affluent.

In essence, this tutoring school catered to over forty students, with instructors hailing from prestigious universities. Every aspect, from the teaching to the cafeteria, to the security, was backed by reliable safeguards. The center offered both group classes and personalized one-on-one tutoring, designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Consequently, the fees were quite substantial.

As they entered the school, Jiang Shuyao gave Yem Xi a thorough tour. "The teachers' offices are on the third floor, right next to the public classrooms. Let me show you the way." She appeared to have put the earlier rejection behind her.

Yem Xi arched an eyebrow and casually followed Jiang Shuyao upstairs. They encountered a teacher descending the staircase. He sported black-framed glasses and exuded an air of scholarly charm. Jiang Shuyao greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Zhang."

Mr. Zhang, the young male teacher, paused and turned his attention to Yem Xi, "Is this Yem Xi? Jiang Shuyao, take her to the classroom. I'll join you shortly."

Jiang Shuyao nodded in agreement.

As they ascended the stairs, she introduced Yem Xi to Mr. Zhang, saying, "Mr. Zhang is our math teacher, and he's really nice."

Yem Xi murmured a soft acknowledgment.

Mr. Zhang, whose full name is Zhang Chaohe, had stood up for her when she was bullied in her previous life.

She hadn't forgotten him.

By now, most of the students had arrived, and the public classroom was alive with chatter and activity.

Yem Xi followed Jiang Shuyao into the room, one after the other.

The class fell silent almost instantly, all eyes turning to the girl trailing behind Jiang Shuyao.

With her bulging black backpack and a height of around 1.7 meters, she boasted an impressive figure and stunningly beautiful features. Her distant aura only added to her allure, giving her an undeniable goddess-like presence.

This girl was distractingly beautiful.

A boisterous boy let out a whistle.

Curious, someone asked Jiang Shuyao, "Who's this? A new student?"

With a smile, Jiang Shuyao introduced her, "This is Yem Xi, uh, she's also my sister. She's going to be joining us at Yi City No.1 High School for her Third Year. She previously studied in Riverside Village and has excellent grades. Please, let's all make her feel welcome."

The introduction seemed innocuous enough.

But those in the know could read between the lines.

Jiang Shuyao's strained expression when mentioning her sister hinted at reluctance, as if she was forced to acknowledge the relationship. It wasn't hard for people to speculate that Yem Xi might be the Jiang family's illegitimate daughter.

Being an illegitimate child was generally frowned upon.

This colored everyone's perception of Yem Xi.

Moreover, the lack of emphasis on "Riverside Village" suggested a less-than-impressive background—Yem Xi was from the countryside, and that didn't count for much.

Good grades in such a small place hardly mattered.

Jiang Shuyao's introduction conveyed a clear message—

Yem Xi's status was undesirable, and she wasn't up to par!

While everyone appeared cordial, in truth, they didn't take Yem Xi seriously.

The initial amazement faded, and the classroom buzzed with its usual energy.

Yem Xi was quickly forgotten.

This was precisely the outcome Jiang Shuyao had intended.

What does being attractive amount to, anyway?

She knew exactly how to handle someone like Yem Xi.

"Yao Yao..."

Jiang Shuyao was whisked away by a close friend, seemingly too preoccupied to bother with Yem Xi, who was left standing alone at the podium.

Yem Xi's demeanor was cool and detached; she didn't show the slightest hint of discomfort.

She made her way through the bustling crowd and took a seat at the back of the classroom.

When Jiang Shuyao took her seat, Wu Yufei, her desk mate, couldn't resist asking, "Is she the Second Miss that your family recently brought back?"

The Jiang family's public announcement about the return of their long-lost child was common knowledge.

Jiang Shuyao blushed slightly, "Well... Regardless, she's my sister now."

Her tone suggested resignation.

Wu Yufei seemed to catch on to something.

She gave Jiang Shuyao's hand a reassuring pat, "Don't worry, I won't let anyone like her push you around."

Wu Yufei glanced over at Yem Xi, who appeared to be engrossed in her phone, exuding an air of unapproachability. Wu Yufei's lips twisted into a sneer.

Turning back to Jiang Shuyao, Wu Yufei leaned in and said with contempt, "Yao, your sister acts so aloof and high-and-mighty!"

Jiang Shuyao, who had been puzzling over the daily practice problems on the blackboard, paused and then responded with a smile, "Don't talk about her like that. She's just... probably not quite adjusted to the new surroundings yet."