Transmigrated as the Stepmother of a Rebellious Heir-Chapter 146 - 85: What a Pity

Xiao Lin subconsciously refused, "Ah no need, no need, this will heal up on its own soon."

"Your wound is starting to get infected," Shu Wan’s gaze landed on Xiao Lin’s arm, "don’t you feel a bit numb?"

Shu Wan didn’t mention it, and Xiao Lin hadn’t felt anything, but as soon as she asked, Xiao Lin immediately felt a numbness on his arm, and psychologically, the sour and numb feeling grew stronger.

Xiao Lin quickly sat down next to Shu Wan, extending his arm, "Then I’ll trouble Sister Shu."

Shu Wan dipped a cotton swab in disinfectant iodine tincture, then carefully dabbed it on Xiao Lin’s wound.

"Make sure you don’t get it wet for the next three days, and eat less irritating food," Shu Wan habitually reminded.

After she finished speaking, Xiao Lin didn’t react. Shu Wan looked up only to find Xiao Lin staring blankly at her.

Shu Wan’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, "What’s the matter?"

"No, it’s nothing." Xiao Lin came to his senses and quickly shook his head, "I’ve got it."

"Well, then I’ll be going," Shu Wan said once she finished bandaging Xiao Lin’s wound, checked the time, and prepared to leave.

"Then let me escort Lady Shu," Xiao Yan stood up.

"No need," Shu Wan shook her head, "I just checked the map, there’s a bookstore not far from here, I can just walk over."

Since Shu Wan refused, Xiao Yan didn’t say anything further, "Alright, Lady Shu, please take care."

After Shu Wan left, Xiao Lin and Xiao Yan still sat in the pavilion without leaving.

Shu Wan always had a faint fragrance about her, a scent so light, fresh, and natural, it was memorable.

Even though Shu Wan was already gone, a faint trace of her scent still lingered in the pavilion.

Xiao Lin couldn’t help but think of the two encounters he had with Shu Wan just now.

The first time, when his whole body plunged off the cliff, Shu Wan leaped down, pulling him up, giving him a sense of hope in a desperate situation.

The second time, Shu Wan sat in front of him, patiently bandaging his wound.

Even though Shu Wan had left, Xiao Lin could still remember the calm and gentle way Shu Wan sat there, the breeze brushing over her shoulder, knocking a pale white petal onto her ear.

Xiao Lin couldn’t help but exclaim, "Brother, do you feel that Sister Shu makes people feel really comfortable?"

Xiao Yan didn’t speak. He reached out, picking up the petal that had slipped from Shu Wan’s ear, "It’s a pity."

"A pity about what?" Xiao Lin asked, puzzled.

"Nothing," Xiao Yan pressed the petal into his palm, his expression slightly composed, "We should get going too."

"Okay."

As the high school exam approached, the crew gave Shu Wan two days off to relax before the exam.

Shu Wan had no desire to go out, spending most of her time in the study.

The night before the high school exam, Shu Wan studied until very late in the study.

She usually didn’t sleep much, and tomorrow was a big exam akin to the ancient imperial examinations. Even someone as calm as Shu Wan felt slightly nervous, with no sleepiness despite the late hour.

Just as she put down her pen, her phone rang.

"Fu Siyu?" Shu Wan pressed the answer button, her gaze puzzled at Fu Siyu, "Didn’t you say you were very busy today this morning?"

"Stealing a moment in my busy day to see if you’re nervous."

Fu Siyu’s gaze fell on the notebook in front of Shu Wan, noticing the somewhat messy handwriting, a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes, "I thought you wouldn’t be nervous about anything."

"I’m human too," Shu Wan said helplessly. "How could I not be nervous?"

"There’s no need to be nervous," Fu Siyu comforted Shu Wan. "With your ability and level, there will be no problem at all."

"Thanks," Shu Wan expressed her gratitude. "Where are you now?"

"South Africa."

"Is it fun?"

"When you’re alone, anywhere is much the same," Fu Siyu’s eyes held a deep light. "Next time you have the chance, you should come and visit."

"South Africa," after reviewing geography for some time, Shu Wan had gained a better understanding of the planet’s geography. "Is it very hot, and are there a lot of minerals?"

"Yes." Fu Siyu chuckled, picking up a box from beside him. "We’ve recently found a very beautiful pink diamond that would suit you perfectly."

Fu Siyu said this as he opened the diamond box, revealing a nearly twenty-carat diamond that shone brilliantly under the light.

Shu Wan’s eyes lit up. "That’s really beautiful."

But besides marveling at the diamond’s beauty, Shu Wan now had a better understanding of the high price of diamonds and couldn’t help but say, "That must be expensive, right?"

"It’s okay," Fu Siyu said indifferently. "Though it’s a bit immodest to say, the price should be okay for me, especially since this pink diamond came from our own mine."

Hearing this, Shu Wan couldn’t help but laugh.

In her previous life, she could talk to Fu Siyu with such generous openness.

After all, back then, she owned the world’s largest trading company.

Unfortunately, now she was heavily in debt.

As if he saw what Shu Wan was thinking, Fu Siyu spoke up. "Since you consider me a friend, it shouldn’t be a problem to give a little gift between friends, right?"

"You’re so good to me, I should give you something in return."

"Let me know when you think of something," Fu Siyu said as he placed the pink diamond back into the box. "A friend of mine is returning to the country in a couple of days, I’ll have him bring the pink diamond back for you."

"Okay."

"Do you feel better now?"

"How could I not feel better? I just received such a beautiful diamond for no reason." Shu Wan smiled, her eyes sparkling. "Isn’t this what they say online, ’nothing warms the heart like a generous gift’?"

"You’re getting more and more internet-savvy," a hint of a smile appeared in Fu Siyu’s eyes. "Now that you’re not nervous anymore, sleep well, and ace your exam tomorrow."

"Okay."

It was strange how before, Shu Wan was quite nervous, but after chatting with Fu Siyu for a bit, she actually started feeling sleepy.

After a simple wash-up, she settled peacefully into sleep.

The next morning, Shu Wan woke up as early as usual, surprisingly finding that Fu Yang was up even earlier than she was.

As she descended the stairs, Fu Yang, legs crossed nonchalantly on the sofa, looked up at her footsteps. "I thought you chickened out and weren’t going to take the exam, waking up so late."

"Are you going to take me to the exam venue?" Shu Wan saw right through Fu Yang’s intentions.

"How could I?" Fu Yang quickly denied. "I’m going to laugh at you. Don’t flatter yourself too much."

Shu Wan didn’t argue with him. She walked over to the dining table and glanced at the food there, curious. "Why eat these for breakfast?"

There were zongzi, chicken wings, roasted persimmons, and stir-fried beef.

The housekeeper stepped forward with a chuckle. "These are..."

Before he could finish, Fu Yang rushed over. "Why are you so picky? So much talk just for breakfast, eat up, I’m starving."