C8 The Abandoned Daughter of a Rich Family(8)

Yuan Lin was astonished that his seemingly unremarkable daughter could be so talented, while Su Mei's expression was more complicated. Yuan Yiyi stared in disbelief at the dazzling Yuan Lingling, clutching her dress so tightly that her fingertips nearly tore the hem.

How could she play the piano? And so well! Wasn't she supposed to be clueless? Why did she have to steal her spotlight? Yiyi's eyes were red with frustration; if not for maintaining her image, she would have stormed the stage to tear the pianist apart.

Yuan Lingling was thoroughly satisfied with Yiyi's reaction. Didn't she love to put on a show? Let her stew in her own frustration!

After the performance, everyone had a new perspective on Yuan Lingling: rumors are not to be trusted. However, Yiyi's reputation took a hit. The crowd, skilled in social maneuvering, quickly realized Yiyi wasn't as simple as she seemed.

When Lingling stepped down, many approached her to discuss the piece, and she patiently answered all their questions. No matter the topic, Lingling offered her insights. To fit her persona, she subtly conveyed that she had been diligently learning since joining the Yuan family but had hidden her talents to avoid upsetting her sister.

The crowd drew another conclusion: Yiyi was jealous, while Lingling was a hidden gem. Although it couldn't completely overturn Yiyi's image, it was a significant gain.

As soon as the party ended, Lingling slipped away, not wanting to hear the Yuan family’s chatter. As she reached the door, searching for Mooh Bai, a wall of muscle suddenly blocked her path.

"Miss Yuan, may I have the honor of being your friend?"

Lingling glanced at the tall, handsome man with deep-set eyes in front of her. His approach was too cliché—five stars for looks, but zero for originality.

"Sorry, sir, my boyfriend doesn't allow me to make new friends. And don't get any ideas; no matter how interesting I might seem, I'm only interesting to him."

Yuan Lingling walked past him and spotted Mooh Bai. Her eyes lit up as she ran over.

“Bai Bai, you’re here! Let’s go home!”

Mooh Bai quickly moved to steady her. “You’re wearing such high heels, no running!”

“Got it, Mr. Butler!”

Watching them leave, the man next to the stoic guy chuckled. “Fourth Brother, who would’ve thought your first attempt at flirting would get shot down? That’s gonna keep me laughing for years!”

“Huh?”

“Ahem, you win. Do you think she’s playing hard to get? Want me to help you pursue her?”

“No need, don’t bother her. She really doesn’t care... Let’s go.”

“Ah, what a shame... Fourth Brother, it’s the first time you’ve met someone who caught your eye.”

...

In the car, Mooh Bai kept looking at Yuan Lingling and asked, “Sis, who was that boyfriend you mentioned earlier?”

Yuan Lingling noticed Mooh Bai seemed a bit upset and decided to explain to the young one.

“Bai Bai, I was just making it up. That guy wanted to be friends, so I fibbed. Now he probably thinks you’re my boyfriend.”

“Hmm.” Mooh Bai’s lips curled into a smile, finding the word “boyfriend” unexpectedly pleasant.

Yuan Lingling was puzzled: What’s up with everyone today?

Hanhan: What to do when the Host Lord has a clueless brain? Waiting online! Urgent!

...

Once home, Yuan Lingling began plotting her revenge against the Yuan family.

The Yuan business used to focus on electronics, but in the past decade, they’ve shifted towards gaming. Yuan Lingling decided to beat them at their own game.

She discovered Mooh Bai also had a passion for computer science, so they teamed up to design and develop games.

Some industries require deep roots, but video games are different. As long as they’re fun and appeal to the masses, they can lead to overnight success.

After striking it rich, the satisfaction of showing up the Yuan family would be doubled.

From then on, she and Mooh Bai studied during the day and coded at night.

Two months flew by, and in three days, it would be time for the college entrance exams.