CHAPTER 792: CHAPTER 796: THE UNDERACHIEVER’S RED PACKET GROUP (PART 3)

Su Li watched with interest as Yu Xiaohua switched between different roles.

Then she asked, as if fulfilling a wish, "Are you feeling sad? Why?"

"Is it because you did poorly on the test and ended up at the bottom of the class? Or is it because you’ve got new acne on your face? Or perhaps your weight has increased?"

These were the usual concerns among girls of this age group.

Yu Xiaohua looked as if she had been struck by lightning, feeling like her heart had been stabbed by Su Li a few times more.

Each of the issues Su Li mentioned was a painful spot in Yu Xiaohua’s heart.

She indeed hadn’t done well on her exam.

Those math and science subjects were like astronomy to her; she didn’t recognize them, though they recognized her.

Her face, already pockmarked, had sprouted several big, hard, painful, and red pimples that morning due to staying up late and hormonal imbalance.

The old ones hadn’t healed, and two new ones had appeared; she now dared not look in the mirror.

As for her weight, her family wasn’t well-off, and her living expenses were limited, so she ate mostly vegetables and tofu. Yet even so, she still seemed to gain weight.

It seemed like even drinking water might make her a bit more robust.

All these were sources of her distress, but not entirely.

As Su Li put it, Yu Xiaohua’s tears honestly started to flow.

"You’re being a bully."

Su Li asked in confusion, "How am I bullying you?"

"Isn’t this asking you why you’re crying?"

Yu Xiaohua sobbed angrily, "You look good, have a nice figure, and study well—is that great? Do you need to look down on people like that?"

Hearing Yu Xiaohua’s accusation, Su Li turned her head away sympathetically.

Don’t get it wrong; it’s not that she really realized the enormity of her sin, but rather...

Yu Xiaohua’s tears and snot smeared together, coupled with her already low attractiveness face, crafted a sight too beautiful for Su Li to look at directly.

Su Li’s action gave Yu Xiaohua a slight misconception, and her voice rose again, "You’re feeling guilty, aren’t you..."

Su Li: "..."

Wasn’t she known for being quiet and reticent? Why was she acting all cocky now?

Unexpectedly, Yu Xiaohua harbored quite a grudge against her.

After a moment of speechless choke, Su Li earnestly said to Yu Xiaohua, "There’s nothing extraordinary."

"Although I don’t think I’m particularly good-looking, everyone around me says so, so maybe I am quite attractive."

When Su Li said this, she truly meant it.

Compared to her former self who enjoyed the glory of beauty in the world, the inherent beauty of her current body was indeed not high.

But no matter, with her soul residing, this skin would only get more and more beautiful.

This fact wasn’t necessary to share with others for the time being.

Su Li: "I have a good figure because I keep up with my exercise. You only see me cooped up in the dorm reading books, but you don’t know that I’ve already finished my daily workout routine by the time you all get up."

"To study well, you need a strong body. If you could do the same as me, instead of being lazy every day, I believe you would slim down too."

"As for studying... sometimes life is just unfair, and people are different. But don’t misunderstand, I’m not saying your IQ isn’t adequate, but rather, a mortal, through double the effort, can still pave a broad road for themselves. However, complaining about others and the world will not make you any better."

"Even me, I am always striving, because there will always be those who are better than me ahead."

Su Li felt she was being well-intentioned, although she might have been a bit too blunt, but sometimes that’s just how unpleasant the truth can be.

Yu Xiaohua didn’t feel a bit of Su Li’s loving comfort; instead, her dark face went red with anger.

Black with a tinge of red... for that face to evolve into such a great beauty in the future would truly be a wonder of the world.

Yu Xiaohua now made no secret of her disgust and jealousy towards Su Li, "You, you..."

Su Li asked, "Are you trying to say that I’m bullying you?"

"Have I bullied you in any way? So telling the truth is bullying you?"

Su Li said earnestly, "Jealousy is a part of human nature."

"The hatred that stems from jealousy is akin to greed, anger, and delusion. It is essentially interconnected. It is only human to possess the seven emotions and six desires, and there’s nothing inherently wrong with jealousy or desire, but you must approach them rationally..."

"Enough already, I am not jealous of you. How could I possibly be jealous of you?" Yu Xiaohua raged in anger.

Su Li didn’t show even a flicker of concern and firmly decided to carry on with her persona of an outspoken girl.

She had already mastered this persona while she was the Duke.

Su Li said, "You claim you’re not jealous, yet your current expression seems to tell a different story. Why are you so angry? Is it because I’ve hit the nail on the head?"

Su Li’s tone remained flat, as if she were discussing an academic paper, without any significant fluctuation.

Therefore, Yu Xiaohua acutely felt that Su Li harbored some ill will towards her today, though she had no proof.

Yu Xiaohua stubbornly blinked back strong tears.

This little display seemed like a common tactic often employed by underdog heroines.

But the problem was these heroines’ expressions seemed touching not because of their beautiful, cute, or innocent appearances.

Awkwardly for Yu Xiaohua, she was precisely lacking in that area.

Her completely ordinary appearance failed to convey the depth of emotion behind her expression.

Anyway, Su Li had the attitude of, "You foolish mortal, a child beyond teaching."

Then she shut her mouth and in the next second swiftly pulled the curtain of the bed canopy closed.

That’s when the advantages of having an enclosed canopy were fully realized.

Yu Xiaohua was infuriated to the point of trembling, her pale lips quivering, but she was too clumsy to articulate her retort.

Her eyes, filled with venomous spite, were fixed coldly on the position across from her.

Hahaha...

What a delightful sight.

When Shi Tong returned, she was greeted by a strange scene.

Yu Xiaohua was sprawled on the bed, sobbing and gasping for air, while Su Li sat beside the bed, seemingly oblivious.

Although Su Li was known to be cold and unenthusiastic, Shi Tong was baffled; if you approached Su Li with sincerity, you would discover she wasn’t as unapproachable as she seemed.

Considering Yu Xiaohua’s usual behavior, Shi Tong wisely chose to remain silent, putting down the fast food box she was holding.

"Su Li, I’ve left the fried rice on your desk."

"Got it."

After she spoke, Shi Tong grabbed a book from her bookshelf, climbed onto her bed, and like Su Li, drew the canopy closed to immerse herself in her own world.

The room fell silent once more.

Yu Xiaohua, stunned, looked towards Shi Tong at the diagonal opposite.

Staring incredulously.

"Shi Tong..."

The canopy curtain was drawn back, and Shi Tong asked, puzzled, "Xiao Hua, did you call me for something?"

"You..." Yu Xiaohua forced a smile, "No, it’s nothing."

"Oh, then I’ll get back to my reading."

Yu Xiaohua: "..." Did she not see the tears in the corner of my eye?