The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Recording a Major Offense

Zhong Nianyao, why do you have to speak so harshly!” Li Jingming’s complexion was not very good, “Xiao Xue did indeed make a mistake this time, but she didn’t do it on purpose. She had her reasons for doing so, she—”

“She why she did it has nothing to do with me,” Zhong Nianyao directly interrupted Li Jingming, “I don’t have any relationship with her, nor do I have to tolerate her. So, there’s no need for you to waste words with me here.”

Seeing Zhong Nianyao remain unmoved, Li Jingming became a bit anxious, “Zhong Nianyao, can you just let Xiao Xue off this one time? Think of it as a favor for me, can’t you? It would be like helping me too.”

Hearing this, Zhong Nianyao felt like she was getting goosebumps. When she looked at Li Jingming, her gaze was almost like looking at an idiot, “Li Jingming, you can’t possibly think you still have any face left when it comes to me! Who do you think you are? Help you? I want to trample on you two even more now, do you understand?”

Li Jingming’s face went from pale to a purplish hue after her words.

Before Li Jingming could open his mouth to argue, Zhong Nianyao continued her barrage, “Li Jingming, if you can’t understand human speech, then let me make it clear to you. Don’t try to show off any sense of superiority in front of me. I’m not the least bit interested in you. Back then, I was blind and young and didn’t know any better; that’s why I fell for you.”

“Seriously, if you take a good look at yourself, what assets do you have to captivate me? In terms of background, wealth, you can’t compare to me; what makes you think you have any sense of superiority in front of me?”

Li Jingming’s face became so dark it looked almost as if it was dripping ink, “Zhong Nianyao, you—”

“You don’t need to continue shouting my name, I know what it is,” Zhong Nianyao said with a cold laugh, “Li Jingming, you and Shen Yixue mean nothing to me. So don’t try to find a sense of presence in front of me. As for what the school decides to do about this incident, I won’t plead for Shen Yixue at all.”

“Shen Yixue is an adult; she must be held accountable for her actions. At first, she chose to steal my painting; now she must bear the consequences.”

Having said that, without regard for Li Jingming’s ugly expression, Zhong Nianyao turned around and left.

Li Jingming, left standing there, had a livid complexion, fists clenched, his eyes full of rage.

A few days later, the results from the Painting and Calligraphy Association were released, correcting that the true champion of this year’s competition was Zhong Nianyao, not Shen Yixue. At the same time, the matter of Shen Yixue stealing Zhong Nianyao’s painting was also publicized.

After this incident, it could be said that in the art world, Shen Yixue’s chances of making a name for herself had become very slim.

Not long after the results from the Painting and Calligraphy Association were released, the school publicly announced and criticized Shen Yixue’s actions, and she received a severe reprimand.

Unless Shen Yixue makes some significant contributions to the academy, this reprimand will not be erased until she graduates. In other words, this reprimand will remain on Shen Yixue’s record for the rest of her life.

Upon receiving the notice from the academy, Shen Yixue was still staying in a hotel.

Of course, she did not have the means to afford the hotel fees indefinitely; Li Jingming was the one bearing the cost now.

At this moment, Shen Yixue felt like she had been struck by lightning. She had not expected the school to eventually issue her a disciplinary action. She never imagined it would come to this.

Now, she was utterly lost about her future. No, not just the future; she didn’t even know what to do presently.

The only reason she was able to study at Tenglong Academy was because of a special admission from the school. Every year, the school waived the miscellaneous fees and provided her with scholarships; that was why she was able to live so comfortably.

But now that she had received a severe reprimand, there would certainly be no more scholarships. Moreover, the tuition and fees of the academy would likely not be waived either. How could she continue to study at the academy?

Not to mention anything else, just the annual fee for Tenglong Academy was over a million; her family could never afford it.

But if she dropped out of Tenglong Academy, no other school would be willing to accept her!

Most importantly, she had once studied in a top academy like Tenglong Academy. If she were now asked to attend an ordinary college, she wouldn’t be able to adapt at all.

Now, the only thing she could do was to cling desperately to Li Jingming, that lifeline. No matter what, she could not let Li Jingming leave her. Otherwise, there would be no bright future for the rest of her life.

When Li Jingming learned of the school’s disciplinary action, he immediately rushed to the hotel.

Upon entering the room, he saw Shen Yixue silently sitting there, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing this scene, Li Jingming felt a deep pain in his heart, and he hurried over to hold Shen Yixue tightly in his arms, “Xiao Xue, you—”

The words on the tip of his tongue, for a moment, he didn’t know how to comfort Shen Yixue.

“Jingming, what should I do now?” Shen Yixue’s voice, filled with tears, expressed subdued grievance, “With things having reached this point, how can I find my footing at the academy?”

“It’s okay,” Li Jingming gently patted Shen Yixue’s back, trying to soothe her in a low voice, “There are so many new things happening every day in the academy; people are very forgetful, and this matter will soon be forgotten.”

Shen Yixue remained in tears, “Jingming, I’m afraid I won’t be able to study at the same school as you anymore.”

After hearing Shen Yixue’s words, Li Jingming frowned, “Xiao Xue, are you thinking about transferring schools because of this? That isn’t necessary; this matter won’t stay hot for too long, and you will soon return to a peaceful life. Besides, if you stay at the academy, there’s a chance that your disciplinary action can be erased!”

Although the chance was slim, it was still a hope. Once she left, it would truly follow her for a lifetime.

“It’s not that,” Shen Yixue shook her head but remained silent.

Seeing this, Li Jingming became even more anxious, “Xiao Xue, talk to me! If you keep silent like this, there’s no way I can help you!”

“It’s useless; you can’t help me anymore.” Shen Yixue wept bitterly, “No one can help me with this.”