After the blessing of luck, coupled with Xia Qingtian's own hard work in recent times, she actually managed to recall most of her high school knowledge, and the exams over the past few days went relatively smoothly.
On the last day of the college entrance examination, after submitting her papers, Xia Qingtian planned to return directly to the Xia family. Her father had said in the morning that he would come home early to celebrate with her.
As Xia Qingtian was walking, she heard the sound of footsteps running from behind her, accompanied by a girl's shout: "Qingtian! Qingtian, wait for me!"
Upon hearing this voice, Xia Qingtian frowned, a flash of disgust in her eyes, and she quickened her pace.
"Xia Qingtian! Why have you been avoiding me these past few days!" Grabbing Xia Qingtian's arm, the person said breathlessly, "Is this how you treat your best friend! If you keep this up, I'll break up with you!"
"Then let's break up," Xia Qingtian said, looking at her coldly, her voice even colder.
"Wh-what?" The other person didn't seem to expect Xia Qingtian to say that. She often joked like this before, and Xia Qingtian had never said "Then let's break up." She would always coax her, buy her bags and jewelry.
"Mo Jianing, this isn't the first time you've said you want to break up. Since you want to break up so much, then let's break up," Xia Qingtian said, looking at Mo Jianing in front of her.
They had been deskmates in junior high and classmates throughout high school, naturally becoming best friends.
She had always thought that although Mo Jianing was a bit vain and liked to take advantage, her nature wasn't bad, and she often helped her strategize against her stepmother and stepsister.
As it turned out, she was terribly wrong.
"Qingtian, did you not do well on the college entrance examination? Didn't your father hire a tutor for you? It's okay if you didn't do well, your family is rich enough to send you abroad. You're so smart, you can retake the exam for a year and get into your ideal university!" Seeing Xia Qingtian's expression, Mo Jianing no longer dared to be petulant and immediately coaxed her in a soft voice.
Just looking at her again made Xia Qingtian feel sick, her murderous gaze undisguised.
"Wh-what's wrong!" Mo Jianing didn't understand why Xia Qingtian was still like this even after she had tried to appease her.
Her eyes flickered, and Mo Jianing thought of something else: "Did Uncle Xia forbid you from entering the entertainment industry? Did you argue with him again?"
"Qingtian, let me tell you, this can only be done with a roundabout strategy. You haven't been to school recently, so you might not know. Virtual idols are very popular among students now! Why don't you try this path!" Mo Jianing's eyes lit up as she said, "Then no one will know you're the Xia family's daughter, and Uncle Xia won't feel disgraced."
"Is that so?" Xia Qingtian sneered, "But someone still needs to manage the account."
"Isn't there me!" Seeing that Xia Qingtian had taken the bait, Mo Jianing immediately patted her chest and said, "Qingtian, we're best friends, don't you trust me! I'll manage the account for you first, and when Uncle Xia softens his attitude, I'll return the account to you."
"But what if there are commercial performances or events that require public appearances?" Xia Qingtian asked.
"Then I can attend on your behalf. You sing behind the scenes, and I'll lip-sync for you in front," Mo Jianing said, "Many celebrities do this!"
"Then even if you return the account to me, people will still remember this face of yours. What's the point?" Xia Qingtian said.
"Wh-why not! At most, I'll issue a statement then. We're best friends, how could I harm you?" Mo Jianing raised her voice, as if trying to prove how credible her words were.
Seeing Mo Jianing's clumsy and awkward acting, Xia Qingtian laughed.
Mo Jianing had already harmed her enough.
Making wedding dresses for others was something she had done once in her previous life, and that was enough.
"Qingtian, you... your smile scares me a little." Mo Jianing felt a little uneasy, "What, you don't like this idea? Isn't this a good idea, really!"
"Then I'll consider it." Xia Qingtian gave Mo Jianing a meaningful glance and then turned to leave.
Mo Jianing, who had stepped on her to enjoy honor and glory in her previous life, was due to face retribution in this life.
Seeing that there was hope, Mo Jianing pestered Xia Qingtian, chattering on about her plans and strategies. It was clear she had prepared thoroughly.
Xia Qingtian found it all annoying and noisy. When she finally reached the examination hall entrance, Xia Qingtian immediately spotted Aunt Liu and Xia Qingyu.
Xia Qingyu seemed a bit unwilling, standing beside Aunt Liu, her hands behind her back, awkwardly avoiding Xia Qingtian's gaze. Aunt Liu, however, waved enthusiastically, a gentle smile on her face as usual.
"Why are your stepmother and stepsister here? Maybe they think you didn't do well on the exam and are here to mock you!" Mo Jianing naturally saw the two of them too, her voice sharp to the point of being malicious. "These two bitches are usurping our position, they must be here to fight with you for the inheritance, pretending to be decent people! Qingtian, I will definitely support you."
Xia Qingtian merely glanced at Mo Jianing before heading straight towards Aunt Liu and Xia Qingyu.
Thinking there would be a good show to watch, Mo Jianing's eyes glinted with amusement as she quickly followed.
She knew Xia Qingtian well; with her fiery temper, she was easily provoked.
After what she had just said, Xia Qingtian would surely want to tear that mother and daughter apart.
She, on the other hand, loved to see Xia Qingtian act like a shrew.
"Aunt Liu, why are you here?" Xia Qingtian asked as she approached Aunt Liu.
"It's the last day of the college entrance examination. I've seen in previous years' interviews that parents often come to pick up their children, so I thought I'd bring your sister to pick you up," Aunt Liu said with a faint smile, urging, "Qingyu, do you have something to give your sister?"
When her name was called, Xia Qingyu handed Xia Qingtian a small bouquet of light purple hydrangeas with white baby's breath hidden behind her back: "For you."
Xia Qingyu lowered her eyes, unable to understand why her mother always liked to humiliate herself.
She could already imagine what harsh words Xia Qingtian would say, and perhaps even throw the flowers back in her face.
Xia Qingtian had always been like this.
"Thank you, I like it very much." Xia Qingtian looked at the bouquet with a smile.
Hearing Xia Qingtian's words, Aunt Liu showed a gratified smile, while Xia Qingyu was full of surprise.
Until Xia Qingtian got into Aunt Liu's car and the car drove away completely, Mo Jianing, who remained at the scene, was still unable to recover.
What was wrong with Xia Qingtian? Did she take the wrong medicine? What on earth was going on!
Meanwhile, in an office on the top floor of the CBD building.
"Mr. Gu, here is all the information on that girl," said the person standing beside him.
The handsome man in a dark suit looked at the screen, a scattered file lying on the desk: "I understand. You may go."
"Yes."
"Xia Qingtian." After reviewing all the information, Mr. Gu leaned back in his chair, murmuring the name, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "The Xia family's daughter, who was supposed to have her leg broken in a car accident, then became depressed and disappeared from the socialite circle, and finally died in a fire due to an accident..."
This was Xia Qingtian's original fate.
Mr. Gu narrowed his eyes slightly. She was actually changing her fate?
Was it her own ability...
Or...
Was someone interfering with her destiny?