Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 78 Nouveau Riche (1)_1

"Miss, could you please get another identical piece and wrap it up for us?" Scarcely had Shen Congwen’s voice faded when disdainful laughter erupted around them. The smile on the saleslady’s face also stiffened strangely.

"HAHAHA, a bumpkin is always a bumpkin. Didn’t even bother to ask around. Every piece of clothing here, both fabric and design, is one of a kind. Clearly as rustic as they come, yet pretending to be wealthy." Shangguan Rou mocked. Her words incited even louder laughter from the crowd.

"You’re the bumpkin! I saw that dress first, why should I let you have it? Brother Shen Cheng, boo hoo hoo, Jia’er just loves that dress!" Shen Jia cried, looking at Shen Cheng and Wanqian approaching. She threw herself into Shen Cheng’s arms, sobbing pitifully.

Wanqian’s complexion was somewhat pale. Despite the thick layer of powder under her eyes, the dark circles were still visible. Shen Cheng, though still handsome and refined with his usual smile, also had undeniable dark smudges under his eyes. Both looked somewhat dazed. It was clear he hadn’t slept a wink last night.

Shangguan You observed their unwell complexions, and an inexplicable smile touched the corners of her lips. This is just the beginning, she mused. I’m looking forward to tonight’s drama.

Shen Cheng patted Shen Jia’s shoulder, a flicker of pity in his eyes. He glanced at Shangguan Rou’s triumphant expression, then subtly gestured for Wanqian to handle the situation.

"Miss, I’m willing to pay double the price for this dress. Would you consider selling it to us?" A gentle smile touched Wanqian’s lips as she addressed Shangguan Rou in a conciliatory tone. This dress costs well into five figures. Double that is nearly a hundred thousand—no small sum. Anyone else in this situation would have gladly made the exchange.

Hearing Wanqian’s words, Shen Jia shot a smug look at Shangguan Rou. How dare she call me a bumpkin? She surely doesn’t have the means to compete with me!

Hearing Wanqian’s offer, Shangguan You’s smirk deepened. Her ’dear’ younger sister probably wouldn’t compromise so easily, would she? True to her thoughts, Shangguan Rou snorted disdainfully, haughtily tilting her head and looking down on Wanqian and the others with contempt.

"Hmph, double the price? Does having money make you so important? Typical nouveau riche behavior. Do you think I lack money? For people like you to wear this dress would be a travesty, a complete waste of the designer’s hard work. TSK, TSK, TSK, why don’t you take a look in the mirror and see what a mess you look like!"

Shangguan Rou tilted her head back, her voice dripping with scorn. Seeing Wanqian’s frozen expression and Shen Jia biting her lip in frustration, her heart swelled with even greater pride. Competing with me for this dress? They’re simply overestimating themselves. Don’t they know their place? Trying to use money to pressure me? Others might compromise, but do they have any idea who I, Shangguan Rou, am?

The satisfied smirk on her lips widened. When her gaze swept over Shangguan You and Shangguan Qing, however, her tone shifted. She even took a few friendly steps forward and intimately linked arms with Shangguan You.

"Sister, this dress really suits your temperament. Why don’t you give it a try?" As Shangguan Rou spoke, she handed the dress to Shangguan You. At her words, everyone’s gaze simultaneously focused on Shangguan You and Shangguan Qing.

"I think it looks good too. Girl, go try it on!" Shangguan Qing said with a light laugh, somewhat displeased by the collective gaze fixed on Shangguan You.

"Yes, Sister! I fell in love with this dress at first sight. I think it would look beautiful on you, unlike those bumpkins. Sister, let’s go." Shangguan Rou chattered, tugging Shangguan You towards the fitting rooms.

When an enraged Shen Jia blocked her path, Shangguan Rou simply gave her a shove, pushing her aside, and proudly led Shangguan You into the fitting room.

"Shangguan You, you brainless fool! Can you even afford such an expensive dress? Can you?" Shen Jia shouted in rage. I can’t believe Shangguan You is such a lingering ghost, showing up wherever I go!

"Jia’er, since that lady likes it too, why don’t you look at other styles? How about your big sister buys it for you?" Wanqian’s face regained its gentle composure, though she was still reeling from last night’s scare. If she hadn’t already promised Shen Jia and the others, and if she weren’t terrified of staying alone in the villa, she definitely wouldn’t have come out.

"Yes, this one is nice too. Jia’er, go try it. This one and the previous one are from the same designer. I believe Jia’er will look beautiful in whatever she wears," Shen Cheng chimed in at the right moment, offering a pink dress to Shen Jia. Shen Jia and her companions didn’t understand Beijing, but Shen Cheng and Wanqian, having struggled in the capital for so long, had some discernment. The aura of these people, combined with Shangguan Rou’s arrogant personality, made him wary. Whether they had power or influence, he was unwilling to offend several people of unknown background over a mere dress.

"I don’t want another one! I’ll wait for her to come out. I want to see if she can afford such an expensive dress! She’s just an illegitimate daughter who can’t face the light of day, what’s so great about her? All pretense. She was stupid and foolish in B City; does she think she became smart just by coming here? Someone who can’t face the light of day will always be someone who can’t face the light of day. No amount of pretending can change one’s true nature," Shen Jia cursed loudly, her gaze fixed intently on the fitting room door.

"CLAP. CLAP." Applause sounded as Shangguan Qing’s tall figure came to stand before Shen Jia, looking down at her furious face. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"This young lady has finally said something correct. Someone who can’t face the light of day will always be someone who can’t face the light of day, and no amount of pretending can change one’s true nature. I never thought this young lady would possess such self-awareness. Truly rare," Shangguan Qing said, his gentle voice laced with mockery as he smiled at Shen Jia.

"You..." Shen Jia’s face, which had flushed red at the sight of Shangguan Qing, instantly turned deathly pale.

"Sir, Jia’er is young and insensible. If she has caused any offense, please be magnanimous and forgive her." Shen Cheng strode forward, a polite and warm smile on his face. He positioned himself directly in front of Shen Jia, while Wanqian promptly pulled Shen Jia back, repeatedly signaling her with her eyes not to speak recklessly. "Please consider the dress from earlier as our apology to Miss Shangguan."