Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 698 - 298 Who is the illegitimate child_2

But that smile made Leng Xuexi very uncomfortable, and she nodded in response.

"Hello, Miss Yu."

Although she was far away in Qingzhou and knew little about the elite of Jingzhou, the surname Yu was not unfamiliar to her.

This girl in purple exuded nobility. Could she really be from that Yu family she was thinking of?

Leng Xuexi suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, her whole body stiffening.

What exactly was her brother doing?

Inside, Leng Xuexi’s heart was in turmoil, but her face showed none of it. Outsiders would only think she was shy and bashful.

Jing Zhan pointed at two others: "These are Wen Yu and Wen Wan."

Wen... Leng Xuexi’s pupils contracted slightly.

The two of them also nodded at her very politely.

Jing Zhan asked with a grin, "Xue Xi, you’re part of the Leng family, you must know Leng Xingshuang, right?"

Leng Xuexi looked up in confusion: "Leng Xingshuang?"

"No way, you don’t even know Miss Leng, where did you come from, the mountains?"

Though spoken in a teasing tone, there was a subtly disparaging implication.

Leng Xuexi replied with dignity, "I come from Qingzhou."

"Qingzhou, no wonder you’re familiar with Young Master Gu, you must be classmates?"

Leng Xuexi glanced at Gu Bichen and nodded lightly.

Gu Bichen was likely from the Gu family in Jingzhou. The young people of Yu, Gu, Wen, and Leng — the four great families — were all gathered here.

She faintly realized that this Leng Xingshuang might be the prominent Miss Leng, but what did all this have to do with her, a branch member of the Leng family in faraway Qingzhou?

This group consisted of noble prodigies, and being caught in the middle made her uncomfortable, wishing she could escape immediately.

Especially the way those people looked at her, measuring, scrutinizing, as if weighing how to extract the most value from her.

Only Gu Bichen’s eyes remained gentle, somewhat calming her.

"Speaking of which, Old Sir Leng places great importance on this grandson he found again; otherwise, he wouldn’t have invited you, someone from a distant branch in Qingzhou."

Leng Xuexi seized on the key point in the conversation: "Grandson he found again?"

"You didn’t know? Today is the recognition banquet. Old Sir Leng has a big announcement; his grandson, lost for many years, is coming back."

Leng Xuexi was stunned.

She suddenly remembered the mysterious old man who appeared at their home a few months ago. She had secretly looked him up online; he was very famous as the chairman of the National Medical Association, Leng Shan.

From that time, she knew that the Leng family in Qingzhou was merely a branch of the Leng family in Jingzhou. There were dozens of such branches in major cities nationwide. The Leng family had internal conflicts, and Old Sir Leng’s appearance at the Qingzhou branch was just a ’disguised visit’ to resolve the issues. Once the Leng family returned to calm, he would inevitably leave.

She thought this was just a small interlude in their ordinary lives, and her brother would still be her brother. Together, they would support the Leng family from their distant home in Qingzhou.

Could Old Sir Leng’s lost grandson be her brother?

The thought of this possibility suddenly filled her with a sadness that made it hard to breathe.

No, she should be happy for her brother.

Her brother was ambitious and unwilling to be confined in Qingzhou. If he was truly Old Sir Leng’s grandson, he would stand on equal footing with these prodigies in Jingzhou. With his talent and ambition, he could achieve great things in the future.

She should be happy for her brother.

She had witnessed the persecution her brother faced from their grandmother and uncles. Although he never explicitly mentioned it, she knew how much the harm from family affected him. Now that he finally found his family, shouldn’t she be happy?

But why did it feel so sad?

The brother who had protected her since childhood turned out not to be her blood brother after all.

That Miss Leng Xingshuang must be his real sister.

Rapid footsteps rushed up the stairs.

The group turned their heads to see a girl in a blue dress approaching quickly.

"Bichen Brother." Upon seeing Gu Bichen, Leng Xingshuang’s heart filled with mixed emotions.

He had come after all.

She hurried over, not wanting him to be entangled with Yu Ruohuan, wanting to rescue him.

"Oh, isn’t this our Miss Leng?" Jing Zhan said with a smiling face.

Leng Xuexi, lost in thought, suddenly looked up.

The girl in front of her was bright and charming, exuding an air of innocence well-protected. On closer look, her eyebrows and eyes had a slight resemblance to her brother.

At that moment, Leng Xuexi was sure in her heart; she was her brother’s real sister.

The same blood ran through their veins, with similar features and an inherited grace and charm.

They were the true family.

Leng Yunyang, you are truly cruel.

Leng Xingshuang didn’t spare a glance at Jing Zhan, the lackey, and snorted coldly: "Get out of my way, you dog."

Only someone with her noble status could scold the family heiresses with such naive arrogance and disdain.

Leng Xuexi felt a deep bitterness in her heart.

Jing Zhan raised an eyebrow: "Miss Leng still has such a quick temper, but don’t rush. Today is your big day, recognizing your brother. We mustn’t spoil your mood, right?"

At the mention of "brother," Leng Xingshuang’s face became even more tense, seemingly shocked.

"I don’t have a brother. Say it again, and I’ll rip out your tongue."

The young girl threatened viciously, but frankly, it wasn’t threatening at all, rather cute.

What could one do; the young girl was just lovely.

Young and naive like a flower bud about to bloom, making one reluctant to pluck, certain to blossom brightly in the future.

Jing Zhan covered his mouth, pretending an exaggerated expression: "Ah, seems I’ve misspoken. Miss Leng, don’t blame me. It’s just that Old Sir Leng has put on such a grand event, the status of that person is certainly unique in his eyes. Why not just recognize him? With a brother, you’ll have support from your family after you marry."

"Pah, a bastard like him to be my brother? Dream on." Leng Xingshuang spat.

Leng Xuexi frowned and instinctively retorted: "Who are you calling a bastard?"

Only then did Leng Xingshuang notice the girl sitting opposite Gu Bichen.

She snorted coldly and arrogantly said: "Who are you?"

Leng Xuexi straightened herself and looked back without fear: "Leng Xuexi."

"So your surname is Leng? Ah, someone from the branch, get lost. This has nothing to do with you. I’ll deal with you later."