The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 143: Chapter 143: The End

In the hospital ward—

Shen Yixue lay on the pristine white bed, her complexion even paler by contrast. She was still dressed in the cocktail dress, but the poise and elegance she had exhibited earlier were gone, leaving her looking somewhat disheveled.

Li Jingming was sitting nearby, looking at Shen Yixue on the bed with a pained expression in his eyes, but the overriding emotion was one of complexity.

The doctors had just examined her and found nothing serious, deducing that she had fainted due to being overwhelmed by the shock she had received. In short, there was no major physical harm.

Once it was confirmed that Shen Yixue was alright, he breathed a sigh of relief. However, a complex feeling immediately surged within him.

Although he loved Shen Yixue, he was no fool, and it was quite clear to him that Shen Yixue’s painting was very likely the work of Zhong Niangyao.

He didn’t know how Shen Yixue managed to claim Zhong Niangyao’s work as her own and then submit it to the competition.

He had always thought he knew Shen Yixue well, but now he wondered if his past understanding was misguided. She couldn’t be as innocent as she appeared, or she wouldn’t have done something like this.

His feelings were conflicted: the Shen Yixue he knew now seemed different from the one he thought he knew. Yet, despite this, he couldn’t let go of the years of affection they shared.

However, what troubled him most was that his mother had witnessed everything that happened today. It had not been easy to get her acceptance of Shen Yixue, and after such an incident, his mother was sure to firmly oppose her.

The thought gave him a headache.

Just then, the door to the ward was suddenly pushed open, and the last person he expected, Chen Sisi, entered.

“Mom, why have you come?”

On seeing Chen Sisi, Li Jingming instinctively felt guilty but quickly regained composure. “Why didn’t you go home to rest first?”

“Do you think, with the situation as it stands, I could just go home and rest as if nothing happened?” Chen Sisi’s eyes briefly swept over Shen Yixue, still lying on the bed, before she spoke, “Jingming, come outside with me. I need to talk to you.”

“Now?” Li Jingming glanced at the person on the bed, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes, “Mom, you go back first. I will come to you later, and we can talk about anything then.”

“What, you don’t even have time to speak with your own mother now?” Chen Sisi’s tone was heavy, tinged with dissatisfaction, “Or is it that Shen Yixue is more important to you than your mother?”

“Mom, that’s not what I mean,” Li Jingming winced, feeling his headache intensify, “but as you see, Yixue is still here and I—”

“There are doctors and nurses here; do you need to stay by her side?” Chen Sisi’s tone became severe, and her face hardened, “Now, come out with me immediately.”

Li Jingming had no choice. He glanced at Shen Yixue, still lying on the bed, and finally followed Chen Sisi out of the room.

At the moment Li Jingming left the ward with Chen Sisi, Shen Yixue, who had kept her eyes closed, suddenly opened them, her gaze filled with panic and helplessness.

In fact, she had regained consciousness quite some time ago. However, she had not dared to open her eyes because she did not know how to face Li Jingming.

Her world was crumbling. She had never expected that the Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers masterpiece was truly Zhong Niangyao’s work.

The thought brought a surge of resentment to her heart.

Zhong Niangyao knew all along yet said nothing. Instead, she chose this day, in front of so many, to reveal everything.

Today, in front of everyone, she had completely lost face. She didn’t know how others at the academy would see her from now on.

But currently, she had to confront Li Jingming.

It was the fear of facing Li Jingming that kept her eyes shut, even after regaining consciousness. She had no idea how to explain herself.

Initially, she had mustered the courage, intending to open her eyes and explain everything to Li Jingming. She had even planned how to appear most pitiable.

However, when she heard Chen Sisi’s voice, her courage instantly evaporated, and she abandoned her plan.

She might deceive Li Jingming, but Chen Sisi was a hurdle she could not clear.

Now, all she could do was to explain herself to Li Jingming first. Only by resolving things with him could there be a chance to address the issue with Chen Sisi.

Yet, after today’s events, she could imagine the drastic changes in Chen Sisi’s attitude towards her.

She knew the main reason Chen Sisi accepted her as Li Jingming’s girlfriend was her first-place victory in the calligraphy and painting competition.

Now everything was destroyed, ruined by Zhong Niangyao.

With these thoughts, her resentment towards Zhong Niangyao was unstoppable.

Meanwhile, Chen Sisi outside indeed opposed the relationship between Li Jingming and Shen Yixue.

The two were in the hospital garden when Chen Sisi cut straight to the point, “Jingming, this is where it ends between you and Shen Yixue.”

Li Jingming was momentarily stunned.

He had anticipated such a moment, but when he actually heard the words, he still felt taken aback, “Mom, you said before—”

“Jingming!” Chen Sisi’s face turned stern, “What happened before is in the past; things are completely different now. And why they’re different, surely you understand?”

Li Jingming found himself speechless, but after some thought, he said, “Mom, I can’t leave Xiao Xue at this time. Besides, we still haven’t clarified what happened this time! Why are you in such a rush for me to make a decision?”

“Jingming, you must face reality. Everything is clear now. There’s no need to make excuses for Shen Yixue. Just listen to me and end things with her as soon as possible!”