Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 885 - 422: The Oath from Ten Years Ago (Part 3)

Chapter 885: Chapter 422: The Oath from Ten Years Ago (Part 3)

Rong Xianning looked at the young girl who was momentarily lost in thought, feeling inexplicably uneasy, and waved a hand in front of Shen You’an.

"An’an, what’s wrong with you?"

Shen You’an came back to herself and lowered her eyes with a smile.

"It’s nothing, just suddenly remembered some people and things, as if it was all predestined."

Rong Xianning was even more perplexed.

Shen You’an didn’t explain much. She took Rong Xianning’s hand and said to the tombstone, "Dad, I understand."

He came to replace you in continuing to protect me, didn’t he?

Rong Xianning looked at their interlocked hands and suddenly froze, a blush quietly creeping up his ears.

Facing the tombstone, his expression was solemn and pious.

Ten years ago, in that oppressive black rain, when he saw the little girl crying sadly, he made a small vow in his heart.

I will replace uncle and always guard you.

He never dared to show himself and could only hide quietly in the shadows.

Now he finally has the chance to step in front of her.

The boy’s bright eyes were full of excitement.

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Coming out of the cemetery, the sun was already high in the sky.

Originally, Shen You’an wanted to take Rong Xianning to a restaurant for a meal, but Rong Xianning had recently become extremely popular, and she was also in the limelight, so it’s better to avoid appearing in public.

So she brought Rong Xianning home and ordered takeout.

Zhang Jian was at work, Qin Yurou had enrolled in a cooking class, and Zhang Jian would pick her up on the way home from work.

Thus, only Shen You’an and Rong Xianning were home.

After eating, Rong Xianning accompanied Shen You’an in playing Go for a while.

Shen You’an was quite surprised, "Your rank is not low, did you specifically learn before?"

Rong Xianning smiled, "Self-taught online, just making a fool of myself in front of you."

"No." Shen You’an looked at him seriously, "You’re very smart, anything you want to learn, you can learn very well; surpassing me is just a matter of time."

She had discovered two high-IQ geniuses, one Liu Runxi, the other Rong Xianning. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

They don’t have any system, entirely relying on their innate intelligence, they can wrestle against her, who has a system, Shen You’an feeling a mix of emotions inside.

Two geniuses crossed paths with her.

"Why would I want to surpass you?"

Rong Xianning picked up the lost pieces one by one on the Go board and placed them back into the bowl, his expression calm and lowered his eyebrows.

"When I learn, you also learn. Knowledge is endless; we spend our lives on the road of learning."

Shen You’an recalled when she first met Rong Xianning; his emotions were still unstable; he was a sensitive and fragile child.

Over just a year, he had transformed so much.

Becoming more mature, more insightful.

Every transformation must come with intense struggle and pain, day and night tossing and turning, soul-wrenching questioning, unable to endure falling into the abyss, enduring seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

He had no parents, no support, yet he pulled through with sheer courage.

Was it the same in the past those unnoticed days, was he supporting himself alone like this?

When Rong Xianning looked over, Shen You’an quickly bow her head, hiding her emotions.

"Tomorrow I’ll attend the World Championships post-competition media conference and return to Jingzhou in the afternoon; let’s go together."

Rong Xianning was naturally more than happy.

The World Championships ended on the fifteenth, with Hua Country producing a dark horse with Shen You’an winning four consecutive championships, astonishing everyone but other athletes didn’t perform as expected.

The most anticipated Wang Qingyan didn’t win a single gold medal, making the public very disappointed. Later, she even acted pitiful in an interview, saying she got a back injury during training, so her form was not good during the competition.

Anyone could see this was an excuse, and not even a clever or believable one.

Taking the public for idiots.

Wang Qingyan used to do marketing a lot and very successfully, but the basis of successful marketing relies on good results. Once performance tanked, previous marketing turned into weapons aimed at her now.

Public opinion backlash, fans leaving, many people using Shen You’an to compare and criticize her.

Shen You’an’s success made Wang Qingyan’s plight even more embarrassing.

This time at the post-competition media meeting, Shen You’an could no longer refuse; she needed a big, confident appearance opportunity, otherwise consistently avoiding people would draw malicious speculation from all sides.

The moment Shen You’an appeared, flashlights below the stage worked in unison, almost blinding people.

Shen You’an took the stage under everyone’s watchful eyes.

Coming up behind her were Wang Qingyan and Shi Rui, completely reduced to background props, with no camera aimed at them.

Compared to Shen You’an’s proud stride, the two’s expressions were hideous.

Especially Wang Qingyan, gazing at Shen You’an’s back with eyes almost spewing envy flames.

The cameras captured her every move, yet she didn’t bother to conceal her emotions.

Sitting beside head coach Tian Haidong, which was originally Wang Qingyan’s spot, showed Shen You’an’s current status in the team.

Wang Qingyan’s eyes grew even darker, sitting beside Shen You’an unwillingly. As she sat, she deliberately dragged the chair to make noise hoping for attention, but she miscalculated.

No one cared.

All focus was on Shen You’an.

Shen You’an had her hair in a ponytail, wearing a white tracksuit, barefaced yet with rosy lips and white teeth, clean and refreshing; her bright, confident smile like the newly risen sun, encapsulating the youthful beauty of a young girl.

Paparazzi’s shutters below were almost breaking.

She had more star quality and presence than female celebrities.

"Hello everyone, I’m Shen You’an, an athlete of the national swimming team."

The girl’s confident and clear voice spread out through the microphone, landing in everyone’s ears.

August 15th, clear with a breeze.

This was Shen You’an’s first attendance in a formal occasion, confidently participating in media Q&A.

This day, enough to be eternally remembered.