From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Chapter 720: 370 Chessboard (Second Update)_2

However, Xiao Hua’s mention of the term “Miss” was like a resounding slap on her face, making it burn hot.

Ming Jing slowly approached, the brilliant lights couldn’t match the girl’s eyebrows for even half a moment.

With a smile on her lips, she was as gentle as a spring breeze brushing one’s face.

“So it’s Ms. Zhao who has come. Xiao Hua, get the tea.”

Xiao Hua secretly glanced at Zhao Qin’s expression, as expected, the temper could not be held on this miss’s face, so her complexion changed instantly.

Xiao Hua quickly went to brew the tea.

When did she, Zhao Qin, coming back to the Rans’ house become an outsider here?

Zhao Qin laughed in anger: “What an impressive position, one would think you are the true master of this Ran family.”

Ran Tengxiao blew away the foam on the tea, ignoring the comment and watching from the sidelines.

Ming Jing smiled, “Am I not?”

“You …!” Zhao Qin pointed at her; “Where do you place my cousin? He is the true master of the Ran family. You are just a bastard child! What right do you have to order others around in the Ran family?”

Ming Jing’s eyebrows raised slightly: “Bastard? Ms. Zhao, did I hear that right?”

“You’re just a bastard born to Ran Bowen and an unidentified woman. Do you really think you’re a precious daughter?” Zhao Qin couldn’t bear it any longer. It was infuriating and hateful to see Ming Jing so arrogant upon entering.

Ming Jing smiled and looked at Ran Tengxiao: “Nephew, did you hear that? Someone just called your little aunt a bastard.”

“Clap” Ran Tengxiao put the lid on the teacup, and Zhao Qin’s heart trembled subconsciously.

“Cousin …”

“Her last name is Ran, mine is also Ran. What is your surname?” Ran Tengxiao spoke lightly.

Zhao Qin bit her lower lip tightly, “Cousin, she’s just a bastard, why do you need to be so …”

The teacup suddenly smashed at Zhao Qin’s feet, splashing her foot with scalding tea. Zhao Qin was frightened and took a big step back.

“Your surname is Zhao. Please remember your identity. It’s not your place to order people around in the Ran family. Also, my little aunt is the daughter of my grandfather. If I hear those two words again, don’t step into this house ever again.”

“Ye Jian, see the guests off.”

Zhao Qin looked at Ran Tengxiao’s indifferent face, her heart sinking to the bottom.

“Cousin, I was wrong.” She bowed her head awkwardly and admitted her mistake in time.

“The person you should be apologizing to is not me.”

Zhao Qin clenched her teeth and turned to Ming Jing, “I shouldn’t have called you a bastard. I’m sorry.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Knowing one’s wrong and making amends is the greatest virtue. Ms. Zhao, please have a seat.”

Ming Jing sat down, Xiao Hua brought the tea over, and Ming Jing drank a sip, “You are here for your mother, right?”

Zhao Qin kept her face cold and remained silent.

Ming Jing smiled and glanced at Ran Tengxiao: “Sister Qing must have realized her mistake by now. It’s not right to always keep her locked away. In the past, she didn’t know my identity, but now that she knows, she must be full of remorse. How about having her over for dinner this weekend? Since I came back, I haven’t met all the people in the Ran family. By holding a family feast, we can all have a good time. What do you say?”

“Since it’s my little aunt’s wish, let’s do it that way.”

There was no joy in Zhao Qin’s heart, Ming Jing’s words were clearly indicating the identity of the master of the Rans. Tomorrow’s family feast would surely be a trap.

Zhao Qin sat for a while before leaving, Xiao Hua showed her out, she turned back and glared at Xiao Hua: “Now you’re listening to her words.”

Xiao Hua helplessly smiled, “I have no choice, she is, after all, the legitimate Miss of the Ran family, and Master Xiao personally brought her back.”

“Humph, then you should grasp onto her leg tightly, and see how long she can be proud.”

“Ms. Zhao, be careful with your words.”

Zhao Qin left irritably.

Not until the car left the manor did Zhao Qin’s face gradually calm down, as a cold smile appeared on her lips.

Today’s test has achieved its purpose.

Her cousin did indeed indulge her.

Buddha said: If you want to take something first, you must give it first.

As for my cousin’s chess game, let me give you a helping hand.

——”Zhao Qin has been spoiled by Aunt Qing, and she has a bad temper. Don’t take her words to heart. I’ll have a word with her later.”

“Of course, I wouldn’t argue with a child.”

Ran Tengxiao’s mouth twitched, looking at her calm and serene expression, he was at a loss for words.

The child in your mouth is older than you.

“I’ll arrange the weekend family banquet properly. It’s getting late, so you should rest early, Aunt.”

Ran Tengxiao got up and walked into the study.

Xiao Hua returned after seeing the guest off, and saw Ming Jing sitting alone in the living room, “Miss, I’ll heat up the water, you can take a bath and have a good night’s sleep later.”

Ming Jing stopped her, “Don’t worry. How old are you this year?”

“Nineteen.”

“Where do you go to school?”

Xiao Hua smiled and said, “Jiangzhou University.”

Everyone thought Xiao Hua was just the daughter of a butler in the Ran Family, but she was actually a top student at Jiangzhou University.

“When Miss last went to Jiangzhou University for a lecture, I couldn’t go because I had something to do with my club. It’s really a pity.”

“What major are you studying?”

“Administrative Management. I’m in my third year now. Miss, when I graduate, I can help you.” Xiao Hua’s face was filled with an enthusiastic smile.

Ming Jing smiled and nodded, “In the future, you won’t have to do these trivial things, you’re not a servant of the Ran Family.”

“Miss, you’re too kind. But I’m more than happy to do these things. If it weren’t for Master Wen saving my father back then, I wouldn’t be here today. Miss, you can rest, I’ll go heat the water.”

With that, she hopped up to the second floor.

Ming Jing sat and drank some tea. Butler Ran was loyal to Ran Bowen, but after Ran Bowen’s death, he still firmly held his position as the butler, and Ran Tengxiao didn’t touch him at all.

This butler was not simple.

—-

After the New Year’s Day holiday, the weather became colder and colder.

The sky at seven o’clock in the morning was covered with a layer of grayish fog, making it impossible to distinguish the directions of east, west, south, and north.

Outside the house, it was freezing, but inside it was warm like spring.

The crystal chandelier above cast brilliant rays of light, Ran Tengxiao took a sip of coffee and heard Xiao Hua call out, “Miss, are you going to school today?”

Ran Tengxiao looked up, his gaze suddenly fixed.

He was used to seeing her in a white dress, this was the first time he had seen her in a school uniform.

The school uniform of Shengde High School was famous nationwide, fashionable in design, and highlighted the youthful beauty of a girl.

Slowly walking down the stairs, those straight and slender legs were really eye-catching.

Her hair was like the finest ink, black and glossy, tied up in a bun on her head, revealing a full and smooth forehead. The fine soft hair at the hairline framed her face shape well, making people exclaim that even her hair was just perfect.

It appeared to be her own hair, with no signs of any wig.

If it weren’t for those deep, black eyes, he might not have recognized her. Stepping out, she was a young and beautiful girl.

Ran Tengxiao frowned as he watched her, and said in a deep voice, “Aren’t you cold?”

Is the principal of Shengde High School sick? In such cold weather, students dress like this – they are going to school, not a fashion show.

Xiao Hua covered her mouth and snickered, Master Xiao’s appearance was really funny, asking Miss if she was cold, obviously a straight man’s thinking.

Ming Jing sat down across from Ran Tengxiao, and as the servants served breakfast, she took a sip of water to moisten her throat and said, “I’m used to it.”

“Not acceptable.” Ran Tengxiao ordered Xiao Hua, “Get her a coat, no, a down jacket.”

Xiao Hua glanced at Ming Jing and ran up the stairs quickly.

Ming Jing calmly ate her breakfast.

Ran Tengxiao almost forgot that his young aunt was still a high school student.