Quick Transmigration with Female Lead Aura - Chapter 130-Part 1
Chapter 130-Part 1
“Did you see that? Second Young Master Xiao’s girlfriend is so fake with her innocent act. She’s so plain and unremarkable. I have no idea what’s so great about her, or what kind of seductive tricks she used to make Second Young Master look at her differently. I heard Second Young Master chased her for six months before she agreed to date him! Tsk, tsk.”
“Right, her name is Yun Shu, isn’t it? I heard she’s a college student. Honestly, she looks pretty average, and her personality isn’t anything special either. I really don’t know what spell Second Young Master is under.”
“What spell? He’s just caught up in the novelty. I bet you it won’t even take a few months before Second Young master breaks up with Yun Shu. Do you believe me?”
“Of course, why wouldn’t I? Someone like Yun Shu might seem fresh and interesting at first, but after a while, she’ll just be the same. Men, especially someone like Second Young Master, are all the same.”
“But I have to admit, I’m a little envious of Yun Shu. After all, Second Young Master isn’t like Young master Yan, who loves to fool around with women, swapping them like changing clothes. Usually, you don’t see Second Young master getting close to any woman.”
“Oh, come on. There’s no way Second Young Master and Yun Shu will last. Do you think Second Young Master would actually marry her? Once he gets tired of her, we’ll see if she still dares to act all high and mighty, like wearing a white dress makes her some kind of pure little princess.”
A group of women huddled together, gleefully speculating about when Yun Shu would be dumped by Second Young Master and imagining how entertaining it would be to watch her fall from grace.
Yun Shu’s crisp heels clacked against the wooden floor as she approached the group.
The sharp sound startled them, and they quickly turned around.
When they saw her, their faces flushed red with embarrassment.
They let out a soft humph and awkwardly dispersed as if nothing had happened.
Today was Xiao Zheng’s 26th birthday.
Ever since the car accident nine years ago, this was the first time the Xiao family had hosted such a lively event. It was Old Madam Xiao’s idea to hold a grand birthday party for Xiao Zheng, partly to show the prominent families in City Y that the Xiao family hadn’t fallen.
The Xiao family extended lavish invitations to their guests, and as Xiao Zheng’s girlfriend, Yun Shu naturally received an invitation.
Returning to the main hall, Yun Shu saw the kind and smiling Old Madam Xiao sitting with a beautiful woman beside her.
The distinguished ladies of various noble families gathered around, chatting and laughing.
Yun Shu quietly carried her plate of cake outside.
She had eaten half of it when someone sat down next to her.
Startled, she looked up to see the beautiful woman who had been sitting next to Old Madam Xiao earlier. Yun Shu set down her fork and straightened up nervously.
“Sister-in-law…”
Jiang Nian smiled and said, “It’s stuffy inside. I came out for some fresh air.”
Yun Shu nodded, noticing Jiang Nian was indeed leisurely enjoying her cake.
Her lightly made-up face was still stunning, her eyes shimmering, and her loose hair strands swayed elegantly in the breeze.
Though her demeanor was casual, she exuded an undeniable allure.
No wonder, there were rumors outside saying the Xiao family’s widow was breathtakingly beautiful, with a gaze that could captivate anyone.
People said Xiao Yi was unlucky—he married such a gorgeous wife but didn’t live to enjoy it, dying young. Who knows if he regretted it in the afterlife…
Nine years ago, a car accident claimed the lives of Xiao Yi, Xiao Yunshan, and Chen Mei.
At that time, Jiang Nian had only been married into the Xiao family for a year.
From a newlywed to a widow in an instant.
Later, the Xiao family faced turbulence.
Relatives from branch families and Xiao Corporation’s shareholders united to seize control, bullying the Xiao family, which was left with an elderly widow and an underage boy.
It was Jiang Nian who stepped up, supporting Old Madam Xiao and Xiao Zheng through the crisis, barely holding their ground.
Even so, they were surrounded by enemies until Xiao Zheng grew up, completed his studies, and returned to join forces with Jiang Nian.
Together, they drove out the scheming relatives and suppressed the shareholders vying for control.
After stabilizing the situation, Jiang Nian stepped back, silencing rumors that she intended to usurp Xiao Corporation and sideline Xiao Zheng.
This was Yun Shu’s first visit to the Xiao family and her first time meeting Jiang Nian.
She found that Jiang Nian was just as stunning as the rumors said.
At 35, Jiang Nian showed no signs of aging, exuding elegance and sophistication.
Even her personality was admirable.
Jiang Nian ate a few bites of cake, turned to see Yun Shu sitting stiffly and nervously, and couldn’t help but laugh.
“You’re Ah Zheng’s girlfriend. You might be my sister-in-law one day. Don’t be so tense; I don’t bite.”
Yun Shu looked at her, smiled, and said, “I’m not scared. I just respect you.”
Jiang Nian thought for a moment and agreed.
She was indeed someone worthy of respect.
When she first took over, her stunning looks caused many to doubt her.
At work, people were insubordinate; outside, she faced constant harassment and even veiled suggestions that, as a widow, she didn’t need to remain virtuous in this modern age.
But Jiang Nian had strong principles.
She devoted herself to safeguarding her late husband’s legacy.
A few petty rumors, workplace challenges, and flirtatious men were no match for her resolve.
Her efforts paid off.
After years of hard work, the company stabilized, Xiao Zheng grew up, and now, finally, she could relax and enjoy life.
She smiled, looking at ease.
“How long have you and Ah Zheng been dating?”
Yun Shu hesitated before answering, “Three months.”
Jiang Nian nodded.
“That’s nice. Three months in, and he’s already bringing you home. He must really like you.”
Yun Shu lowered her head, smiling nervously, her hands clenched tightly.
Jiang Nian shook her head.
Young people today sure were shy, getting embarrassed after just a few words.
Of course, this wasn’t to say she had thick skin; rather, she had seen and experienced much in life.
Xiao Zheng, unable to find Jiang Nian in the hall, asked a maid and saw her outside with Yun Shu, enjoying desserts together.
His brows furrowed as he called Yun Shu.
