66: Chapter 66 The School Party

What annoyed her even more was that the messages on the campus forum and WeChat groups were winding around her thoughts like vipers.

[ Shocking! Art Academy student Zhou Wenying gifted a luxury mansion at Yunhai View Mansion; mysterious billionaire spends a fortune! ]

[ Zhou Wenying's entire outfit is worth tens of millions; this is what a true winner in life looks like! ]

[ Both campus belles, why is the gap between Qin Shuang and Zhou Wenying getting wider and wider? ]

Qin Shuang opened her phone's photo album, which saved screenshots of Wen Ying's recent WeChat Moments posts — that girl who used to be on par with her was now covered in designer brands, standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a mansion worth fifty million, her smile dazzlingly bright.

The door to the dressing room was pushed open, and a few girls from the dance department walked in, chattering away. Seeing Qin Shuang, they immediately fell silent, but the mockery in their eyes could not be hidden.

"Hey, did you guys see the forum? Zhou Wenying is showing off her new house again. I really don't know what there is to brag about!" a girl with a ponytail said, intentionally raising her voice. "I guess it's meant for certain people to see!"

"Exactly," another girl with short hair chimed in, "and she even captioned it with something like — Giving my dear a surprise!"

"That person is wearing… Ugh! So slutty!"

As they spoke, they glanced at Qin Shuang, clearly trying to provoke her.

Who in the entire Art Academy didn't know about the rivalry between Qin Shuang and Zhou Wenying? Both campus belles had been competing since their freshman year, and now that Zhou Wenying had suddenly "flown onto a branch and turned into a phoenix," these people were naturally waiting to watch Qin Shuang make a fool of herself.

Qin Shuang's nails dug deep into her palms, but she maintained an elegant smile on her face. She stood up unhurriedly and smoothed out the non-existent wrinkles on her dress: "Zhang Xiao, we should go wait backstage."

Walking out of the dressing room, Qin Shuang's chest rose and fell unnaturally. Every word from those girls stabbed at her heart like a knife.

It was clearly her who met Jiang Jing first; why should that girl Zhou Wenying, who only knew how to wiggle her butt, get the upper hand?

"Shuangshuang, don't take it to heart… Didn't Jiang Jing promise you he would come?" Zhang Xiao looked at her worriedly.

"I'm fine." Qin Shuang took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She knew men like Jiang Jing too well — young, wealthy, handsome; how could he only have one woman by his side? The key was, who could become the most special one.

Thinking of this, a flash of determination crossed Qin Shuang's eyes.

So what if Zhou Wenying could dance? The piano was the truly elegant art. She wanted to let Jiang Jing see what real temperament and talent were.

"By the way, when is Jiang Jing arriving?" Zhang Xiao suddenly asked. "The gala is about to start."

Qin Shuang checked her watch — 5:25, five minutes until the time she and Jiang Jing had agreed upon. Her heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. What if he forgot? What if he had just said it casually…

Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, her phone suddenly vibrated. The name flashing on the screen made Qin Shuang hold her breath instantly — Jiang Jing.

"Hello?" She answered the call, her voice softening involuntarily.

"I'm downstairs at the girls' dormitory," Jiang Jing's magnetic voice came through the receiver, "where are you?"

Qin Shuang's heart skipped a beat, then began to pound violently. He really came! And he was on time!

"I'm backstage at the Art Academy building," she tried to control her voice, "the gala starts at 6:30, and my performance is at 7:00… are you coming over now?"

"Yeah, I'll be there in five minutes," Jiang Jing answered briefly. "Wearing a white dress?"

Qin Shuang looked down at her dress in surprise: "How did you know?"

A soft chuckle came from the other end of the phone: "I guessed. It suits you very well."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Shuang's cheeks were already stained with a faint blush. She turned to Zhang Xiao, her eyes shining with the light of victory: "Jiang Jing is here; he's waiting for me at the entrance of the Art Academy building."

"Help me check if my makeup is okay?"

"Perfect!" Zhang Xiao gave a thumbs up, "You'll definitely crush Zhou Wenying!"

She checked her makeup one last time, picked up the small handbag she had prepared, and walked out with elegant steps. Many girls had already gathered in the hallway, all of whom had run out to watch the excitement after hearing that Jiang Jing had arrived.

[ Oh my god! It really is a lamborghini veneno! ]

[ The internet says this car costs tens of millions! ]

[ Qin Shuang is so lucky, to actually be able to hook up with a billionaire like this… ]

The whispers reached her ears, and the corners of Qin Shuang's mouth lifted involuntarily. She intentionally slowed her pace, letting more people see her carefully dressed appearance.

Downstairs, that legendary lamborghini was parked quietly, its scissor doors raised high like an eagle spreading its wings.

The surroundings were already crowded with students taking photos, and phone camera flashes went off one after another.

Jiang Jing was leaning against the car, and when Qin Shuang appeared at the dormitory entrance, Jiang Jing's eyes clearly lit up. He strode forward: "You look beautiful today."

[ Qin Shuang favorability + 5 ] (Currently 45)

Qin Shuang's face turned red instantly, and she thanked him softly: "Thank you for coming." She deliberately moved closer to Jiang Jing, letting everyone around see their intimate interaction.

[ It really is Qin Shuang's date! ]

[ Zhou Wenying must be furious, right? ]

[ Holy crap, two campus belles fighting over one man, exciting! ]

[ So handsome! ]

[ He has no taste, I'm much better looking than Qin Shuang… ]

The surrounding whispers greatly satisfied Qin Shuang's vanity. She took Jiang Jing's arm and intentionally raised her voice: "Let's go to the venue; my performance is about to start."

Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, the lamborghini emitted a low roar and slowly drove away.

Inside the car, Qin Shuang secretly sized up Jiang Jing's profile. Up close, this man was even more charming — a high-bridged nose, a well-defined jawline, and those deep eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Jing asked, seeing that Qin Shuang had been looking at him.

Qin Shuang realized only then that she had been unconsciously twisting the corner of her dress: "I'm a bit nervous… This is my first time performing in front of someone so important."

Jiang Jing chuckled, took his right hand off the steering wheel, and gently held her tense fingers: "Believe in yourself, you will be great."

This simple action made Qin Shuang's heart skip a beat. His palm was warm and dry, giving her an inexplicable sense of security.

[ Qin Shuang favorability + 3 ] (Currently 48)

The Art Academy auditorium was already packed. When Jiang Jing and Qin Shuang appeared together, a commotion immediately broke out in the hall.

Qin Shuang keenly noticed that Zhou Wenying, sitting in the front row, was clearly stunned for a moment after turning back and seeing Qin Shuang and Jiang Jing together.

[ Senior Qin Shuang looks so beautiful today! ]

[ Is that her boyfriend? So handsome! ]

[ Did Zhou Wenying get cheated on? ]

[ Tsk tsk, rich people really know how to play… ]

These whispers made Qin Shuang feel even more delighted. She deliberately leaned close to Jiang Jing and whispered in his ear: "My performance is third; you have to watch carefully."