[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student":3,"chapter-drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-199":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1658280,2123,"Chapter 199 - 090 See your true colors_2","drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-199",199,"\u003Cp>Before Gu Bichen could respond, without saying another word, she grabbed him and dashed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the grand theater, people were orderly lining up to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang had VIP tickets, so naturally, she entered through the VIP passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The theater staff guided the two to the VIP section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Leng Xingshuang’s steps paused, and she bit the tip of her silver tooth in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just my luck, of all people, I had to run into her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Bichen narrowed his eyes and looked over, his brows furrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the VIP section, a young girl in a purple dress was seated gracefully. Her slender swan-like neck made her appear elegant and noble. Her jet-black hair cascaded over her shoulders, exuding an air of gentle refinement and dignified charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated to the girl’s right was a young man with a reserved and distinguished demeanor; they appeared to have come together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing their gaze, the girl looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, the dim theater seemed to brighten instantly due to her presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was like a rare pearl radiating soft brilliance, bright and luminous in the darkness—no one could ignore that dazzling light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl gave them a slight nod and smiled, her lips curving into a smile so flawless it seemed almost practiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who saw her would think, \"What a perfectly poised and elegant young lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leng Xingshuang suddenly shuddered, secretly tugged on Gu Bichen’s sleeve, and whispered, \"Brother Bichen, is it too late to run now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Bichen chuckled softly, then took a step forward, sitting down beside the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl smiled. \"It’s been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tone was casual, as though between old friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man beside her glanced at Gu Bichen and nodded slightly in acknowledgment—it seemed the group was acquainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang thought hard for a moment and finally recalled the young man’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Yu, the eldest grandson of the Wen family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she was the Leng family’s granddaughter, merchants historically ranked lowest among scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Even now, that status hadn’t risen much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although all were members of the four major families, everyone knew well that compared to the Yu and Wen families, her own social status fell short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang glared at Yu Ruohuan and reluctantly walked forward, sitting down next to Gu Bichen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had known she’d run into Yu Ruohuan here, she’d never have brought Brother Bichen—even if her life depended on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only found out after school started that you’d transferred to Qingzhou. How’s your new school?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl asked casually, her tone as if she were catching up with an old classmate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Bichen gazed at the red curtains on the stage and replied lightly, \"It’s fine. I’ve made quite a few interesting friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s lips curved slightly. \"Oh no, the way you describe it is almost tempting me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang, who had been struggling to interject, finally seized her chance: \"Miss Yu, I’m afraid even if you wanted to attend, you wouldn’t be able to. Lanya High School has strict standards; they only admit top scholars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She deliberately emphasized the words \"top scholars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Bichen was a top scholar—could Yu Ruohuan meet those criteria?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ruohuan maintained an approachable demeanor and replied gently, \"Is that so? It seems I need to work a bit harder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the opera began, the hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang didn’t enjoy such lofty art—her mind couldn’t grasp the actors’ lines. Before long, she began yawning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three, however, were enraptured by the performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During intermission, Leng Xingshuang couldn’t resist running out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiding in the restroom, she took out her phone to vent to her best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Guess who I ran into at the theater? Yu Ruohuan—save me!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good luck with that!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an excited voice came from outside: \"Miss Yu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang froze, clutching her phone as she strained to eavesdrop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ruohuan’s signature gentle voice responded, \"May I ask who you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Miss Yu not remember me? A year ago, at the Kun Garden art exhibition, we had a brief encounter. Your unique insights into art left a lasting impression on me. I never expected to meet you here again after a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Xingshuang curled her lips in disdain—this person’s flattery was downright cringeworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ruohuan nodded with a polite smile but showed no intention of continuing the conversation, stepping forward to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Yu, I’m also a fan of opera. Could we exchange WeChat contacts? I think we’d have a lot to talk about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Faust’s students visit him, Mephisto impersonates Faust and advises the students to study logic. He utters a famous quote. Tell me, what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can answer, we’ll be friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s exquisite face held a gentle, kind smile, but her jet-black eyes were like deep, bottomless pools of icy water, instinctively invoking fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger woman froze, clutching at the hem of her garment tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",829,"2026-06-06T12:23:42.047Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e709bb0083109ba36574955eed16ab3969127918a8f05b219b0a2ddda84402b","drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-200","drama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-chapter-198",1154,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdrama-queen-reborn-as-a-top-student-cover.jpg"]