89: School of the Arts

“Moreover, Uncle and Auntie, we, Tang Xinyi and I, wouldn't be at ease with you living where you are now.”

Xu Zimo had a reason for this arrangement.

He didn't want to miss Tang Xinyi, so he could only make up for it in other ways.

Settling her parents was naturally the most important thing.

Furthermore, the money for buying the house could only be spent on Tang Xinyi anyway.

Eighty-nine million.

Even if he bought another large flat, it would be impossible to spend all of it.

If it were normal living expenses, the ten million he transferred to Tang Xinyi, if Xu Zimo didn't supervise her, she probably wouldn't finish spending it even when she was old.

Chen Yaqin was about to give a reason when suddenly, her phone rang.

It was Tang Xinyao calling.

It was already half past five...

Tang Xinyao was quite happy today.

Her brother-in-law bought her a new phone and computer...

During her cultural class, she took out her laptop from her backpack.

“Tang Xinyi, you bought a new computer?”

A close friend next to her glanced at it, then leaned in, “Wow, the new Fruit model, this must not be cheap, right?”

“It's alright.”

Tang Xinyao had a brilliant smile on her face.

This computer cost 29,999 yuan!

However, girls aren't usually very knowledgeable about computer prices, so no one could guess the exact price.

This wasn't important, actually.

The main thing was that Tang Xinyao could finally take out her phone and play with it at school.

After class.

Tang Xinyao was happily taking selfies, while several classmates around her chatted randomly.

Some talked about the entertainment industry, while others looked at cosmetics and such.

At this moment, a beautiful figure walked into the classroom.

“It's He Feifei.”

Several people waved and called out, “Feifei, over here.”

He Feifei quickly walked over.

“Feifei, where did you go last night? Why didn't you return to the dorm, and you're late for class?” This was naturally asked by a dorm mate.

“I met a friend.”

He Feifei replied casually, and after sitting down, she placed the bag she was carrying on her seat.

At first, no one noticed, but the distinctive logo on the bag was eventually recognized.

“Feifei, is that an LV bag?!”

That classmate's words immediately drew everyone's attention.

LV, even people who hadn't encountered luxury goods had heard of it.

Moreover, they were students at an art academy.

“Yes, I just bought it. It's not expensive, just thirty-four thousand yuan.”

He Feifei said seemingly casually.

“Thirty-four thousand yuan? That's not expensive?!”

The surrounding classmates gasped in surprise.

They were freshmen; even wealthy families wouldn't likely give their children so much money to buy a bag.

Furthermore, the art academy was actually a vocational college, politely called a higher vocational institution, but in reality, it was just a junior college.

If a family's assets were tens of millions... such families would likely pay a price to send their children to better schools.

So, at most, they were moderately wealthy families.

Naturally, whoever in the class could carry a luxury bag would be the most dazzling presence.

And those studying art, who were most exposed to entertainment industry information, would naturally develop vanity, and because of this... many people couldn't hold their bottom line.

It was already like this in freshman year, and it would only get worse in sophomore and junior years...

Tang Xinyao's gaze also turned towards it.

Actually, she wasn't very keen on that bag.

But then again... who studying art doesn't want to be the center of attention on stage?

He Feifei, without a doubt, became the focal point, attracting a lot of attention.

After getting her permission, the classmates around her all touched the LV bag. Although they praised it, in reality, as freshmen, they didn't really understand much about bags. What they admired more was the value of the bag.

Over thirty thousand yuan, where did He Feifei get it from?

Some classmates might have known, but no one would bring it up openly.

Since the ultimate goal was to enter the entertainment industry and stand out from many classmates, one naturally had to make oneself dazzling enough.

Some chose to diligently practice dance techniques.

While others chose to take shortcuts.

With Tang Xinyao's looks, she should have been the most dazzling, but the class was full of girls.

Her looks would only invite jealousy.

Just like now, He Feifei, who was enjoying numerous compliments, looked at Tang Xinyao with a triumphant glance.

“Yao Yao, you're from Xingcheng. When are you going to take us to your house to play?”

He Feifei deliberately said this.

She could tell that Tang Xinyao always wore a school uniform, her shoes were from a very ordinary brand, and her dance shoes were old and barely usable.

Her intention in doing this was actually to show off her superiority and thereby suppress Tang Xinyao.

Who told Tang Xinyao she was prettier than her?

“Yes, yes, Yao Yao, the school dorm is too boring. The power and internet go out at 10:30 PM on weekends...”

Several close classmates also chimed in.

“This...”

Tang Xinyao looked troubled and finally said softly, “I'll go home and ask my parents.”

“Okay, waiting for your good news!”

After school.

Tang Xinyao returned home with a worried expression.

She already didn't know how to deal with her classmates, and after looking around, she found that her parents weren't home.

So she called her mother.

“Mom, where did you go? You didn't even cook dinner. I'm starving...”

After all, she was an art student, which required a lot of physical exertion, and the family had been struggling recently, so she didn't have much pocket money.

“I'll be right back. You cook dinner first.” Chen Yaqin's voice came through the phone.

“Where's Dad? Why isn't Dad home either?”

Tang Xinyao slumped on the sofa, her tone carrying some complaint.

“Your dad and I are at your sister's new home now.”

“Sister's new home?”

Tang Xinyao paused for a moment, then quickly reacted, “Sister and Brother-in-law really bought a new house?!”

“Where, where is it?”

“Mom, send me the location. I'll go see!”

She wasn't hungry anymore, her eyes filled with excitement.

“What are you coming for...”

“No, I want to go see the new house! You all went, I want to go too!”

Because Chen Yaqin had her phone on speaker, Xu Zimo and the others also heard.

“Auntie, it's almost rush hour now. It'll take some time to get back, and cooking also takes time. How about letting Xinyao come over? Coincidentally, I'll order some takeout now, and by the time she arrives, the takeout should also be delivered...”

Xu Zimo suggested.

“This... alright, alright.”

Chen Yaqin thought about it. This would indeed be more convenient, so she agreed.

She also doted on her youngest daughter; she had just forgotten the time while looking at the house.

So, she sent Tang Xinyi the location and money for a taxi.

Meanwhile, Xu Zimo opened the Xu Ji Seafood official account and started ordering dishes.

It was a bit expensive.

But the taste was indeed very good.