After the girl had spoken, Grandma Ye, who was usually not very expressive, had a slight flush on her cheeks.
She was still holding Ye Shaohua’s camouflage uniform, taking Ye Shaohua as her own granddaughter. It was her first time hearing someone say that another resembled Ye Shaohua, which was why she got so excited.
Now that she had heard what the girl said, Grandma Ye started to feel embarrassed.
Though in her heart, Ye Shaohua was the most outstanding, the He Family sounded like they came from a good background, and Grandma Ye thus dismissed any further thoughts in that direction.
How could such a family not afford to raise a daughter and end up abandoning her instead?
The three roommates by her side, Xun Jiujiu and the others, exchanged glances, glimpsing a hint of contempt in each other’s eyes.
Xu Wen couldn’t help but turn her head and let out a mocking laugh.
However, because of Ye Shaohua’s relationship with Xun Hao from the previous night, she restrained herself from mocking Ye Shaohua to her face and managed to hold back.
Ye Shaohua smiled at Grandma Ye, reassured her that it was nothing, and wasn’t too bothered about the conversation regarding the camouflage uniform, nor did she take it to heart.
Her main mission this time was to attend university, live her own life, and take care of Grandma Ye.
As for the parents who abandoned the original host for reasons unknown, the original host had no strong attachment, only wishing, if possible, to know who her parents were. That was all.
Ye Shaohua wasn’t concerned, but Grandma Ye was very worried.
As they walked together, Grandma Ye couldn’t help but mutter about whether she had embarrassed Ye Shaohua and said that she wouldn’t come to the school again next time, earning a stern glance from Ye Shaohua.
It was only after they arrived in Imperial City that Grandma Ye realized how different life was there from their village.
Especially at Imperial University, where each female student was better dressed than the last, Grandma Ye’s worries deepened at the sight of Ye Shaohua still wearing her somewhat old clothes.
Once in the dormitory, she began packing Ye Shaohua’s things into a suitcase.
"This afternoon, I’ll go with you to buy clothes." Over the past month or so, all living expenses and rent were paid by Ye Shaohua, and Grandma Ye had hardly spent any of the money she earned.
Upon hearing this, Ye Shaohua smiled, "There’s no need, my clothes are on the way, being shipped here."
Seeing that Ye Shaohua didn’t seem to be just placating her, Grandma Ye finally eased her mind.
Then she recalled what the girl had said about He Lanxing.
"Grandma, no matter what others say, I only have you as a grandmother," Ye Shaohua said emotionlessly as she arranged the suitcase properly.
At this, Grandma Ye was completely at a loss for words.
After having lunch in the Cafeteria together, Ye Shaohua put her in a taxi and paid the fare.
When Ye Shaohua returned to the dormitory, the three inseparable roommates had also returned.
They were laughing and chatting about something.
Xun Jiujiu was applying a face mask and generously laid out the very expensive facial masks she brought back from abroad on the table, inviting the other two to take as they pleased.
"The Fragrance Department is really making a splash now," Xu Wen said while caressing the masks worth thousands of yuan, "I heard that the freshman is acquainted with someone from the He Family, and it was Xiu An who went to pick her up."
Her tone was filled with envy.
Tian Jing had already applied her mask and, after washing her face in the bathroom, stepped out.
As he was speaking, he saw a figure emerge from the corner, and he quickly waved to get her attention, "She’s here, you guys have fun. We’ll make plans again another time."
Following Xun Hao’s gaze, Xiu An caught sight of the familiar silhouette and his eyebrows furrowed involuntarily, "Ye Shaohua? How did they end up together?"
When Lin Ying heard Xiu An’s voice, she couldn’t help but look over.
The current Lin Ying was clad in recognizable designer brands, her straight black hair now styled into wavy curls, and she looked very different from a month ago.
She spotted Ye Shaohua immediately, who still looked the same, wearing nearly white-washed jeans.
"This year’s freshman beauty? President Xun knows her?" A few young men, spotting Ye Shaohua, taunted, "I heard she fancied comparing herself to He Lanxing, thinking she might be from the He Family. That rumor has become a huge joke among the freshmen."
"Really? There’s such a story?" Xiu An frowned.
What was He Lanxing’s status now?
Even within the He Family, only old Master He could somewhat compare to her status—a perfumer who combined pharmacology with perfume was incredibly rare.
Xiu An and Xun Hao, conceited as they were, wouldn’t dare to compare their achievements with He Lanxing.
"Is that so? But Shaohua is indeed an orphan; perhaps she wants to find her biological parents," Lin Ying said with a faint smile.
"Pfft, that’s not how one looks for their birth parents..."
As Lin Ying listened to the scornful remarks, her expression remained unchanged.
She was already He Lanxing’s perfumery assistant, possessing a unique talent in perfumery. Master He even planned to acknowledge her as his goddaughter, which promised her a bright future.
Now she still thought of Ye Shaohua as the pitiable village girl in old clothes, whereas Lin Ying, who had already secured a promising future, really didn’t give her a second thought anymore.
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