Chapter 524: Retreating to the Second Best, Then Give Xiao Hua a Chance to Chase Me

Standing to one side, Zhao Xinyi listened to the conversation between Wen Lingyun and his mother; besides feeling full of envy, she also sensed a huge gulf and gap.

For someone of her background, Tsinghua and Peking University were already existences she could aspire to but never reach, let alone going abroad to study under the topmost scientist in a certain field.

This made her feel even more deeply that she and Wen Lingyun were simply not people of the same world.

When several people arrived at the living room, the Wen family's servants had already laid out the rice and dishes on the dining table.

Wen Lingyun's father was not at home today; he should be working outside.

Only Wen's mother was managing the household, and she handled everything properly and neatly.

She also invited the young ladies of the Hu family and the Li family to come as guests.

Besides this, some famous and elegant people from the capital's cultural and entertainment circles also came.

Zhao Xinyi saw a very popular first-tier female star surnamed Liu; almost every TV drama that female star acted in was a hit, and whether it was looks or temperament, there was nothing to fault.

Zhao Xinyi never expected that coming to the Wen family's home once would actually allow her to see such a person.

And this female star, who usually appeared very aloof in front of the audience, was at the Wen family's home at this time, yet was very polite; whether to Wen Lingyun and Wen's mother, or to guests like Zhao Xinyi, Wei Qian, Yun Shu, and others who came to visit, she was very friendly.

Perhaps because she believed that people who could come to the Wen family's home as guests were not ordinary people.

Take that young lady of the Hu family and that young lady of the Li family, for example; they were great households of the capital, and their families had considerable influence in the capital's political circles.

Miss Hu and Miss Li are both studying at famous foreign schools; this time they specially returned for the National Day holiday, and besides reuniting with family, they came to visit the Wen family.

Especially Miss Hu, who was very attentive toward Wen Lingyun.

They could be said to be a match in social standing.

Wen's mother also intended to matchmake regarding this.

It's just a pity her son was immovable, only wanting to do hydrogen energy research, which made her very depressed.

After eating this lunch, Zhao Xinyi didn't say much.

After finishing lunch, she found an excuse to leave early.

Throughout the process, whether it was Wen Lingyun, or Wen's mother, or other guests who came to visit together, they were all extremely friendly to her; no scenes of elevating some and belittling others like in TV dramas occurred, and not even anyone said any impolite or unfriendly words to her.

But the more this was the case, the more it made her feel ashamed and inferior.

If young ladies like Miss Hu and Miss Li looked down on her, mocked and ridiculed her, and attacked her personally, then she might perhaps stir up her fighting spirit, and even go all out to compete.

But they simply wouldn't do such a thing that lowered their status.

To be exact, they simply didn't regard her as a rival at all, so naturally they wouldn't treat her in any way.

And in fact, she indeed didn't have much qualification to compete with them.

Whether it was height and looks, or knowledge and culture, or family background.

She was completely crushed in all aspects.

Despite this, Wen Lingyun remained proper toward Miss Hu and Miss Li, without the slightest impure thought.

What virtue and ability did she, Zhao Xinyi, have, to make Wen Lingyun fall in love with her?

Could it really be that a cliché idol drama plot of a prince loving an ordinary girl like her would be staged?

Zhao Xinyi had watched many idol dramas and had once fantasized about such love.

But now, the prince was right before her eyes, yet she could no matter what not believe that such a miracle would happen.

And in fact, such a miracle indeed did not happen.

All of Wen Lingyun's friendliness and enthusiasm toward her were merely out of politeness.

After bidding farewell and leaving the Wen family's home, Zhao Xinyi did not immediately return to the Xijiao Hotel.

She wandered alone in Beijing City to dissipate the frustration and inferiority in her heart.

Alone and solitary in the bustling crowd, she walked around like a walking corpse; walking and walking, she couldn't help but shed tears.

Clearly Wen Lingyun had not rejected her, but she already knew she simply had no chance at all.

At that moment she deeply felt what class was.

An insurmountable class.

The wealth accumulated by others over several generations truly wasn't something she could catch up to by earning a few million, or even tens of millions, through hard work.

Because this wealth included not only money, but also knowledge, circles, and cultural heritage.

Du Xiaojuan patiently comforted and persuaded her; finally Zhao Xinyi told her about all the experiences of today and her own inner journey.

After listening, Du Xiaojuan couldn't help but let out a long turbid breath:

"Xinyi, let's not be far-sighted; let's be down-to-earth. We can't afford to aspire to Wen Lingyun; that's just how it is. After all, the greatest watershed in a person's life is the amniotic fluid—if you're not in the same circle, you can't squeeze in no matter how hard you try. But we can choose the best among us within our own circle!"

Du Xiaojuan spoke words of comfort.

After hearing this, Zhao Xinyi also felt it made sense.

"But in my circle, where are there any excellent men? I reckon they're not even one-tenth as good as Wen Lingyun."

Indeed, Wen Lingyun was too excellent.

Not only was he tall and handsome, but he was also a Tsinghua student and had such a good family background; in this world, I'm afraid ninety-nine point nine nine nine percent of men couldn't compare to him!

Handsome men don't necessarily have his IQ; men with his IQ don't necessarily have his family background; men with his family background who are also handsome definitely don't have his IQ.

Du Xiaojuan, however, said:

"Don't be discouraged. Isn't there one right before your eyes? Although not as excellent as Wen Lingyun, at least he has reached one-third of Wen Lingyun's excellence, right?"

Zhao Xinyi was stunned:

"You mean, Xiao Hua?"

Du Xiaojuan smiled and said:

"Yes. Xiao Hua doesn't have Wen Lingyun's height and looks, nor Wen Lingyun's family background, but he has the same talent and IQ as Wen Lingyun. In my opinion, if you just want to date, then you should indeed find a handsome and rich man; but if you're aiming for marriage, you definitely need to find someone smart and with a good temper, while height and looks are secondary."

Zhao Xinyi hesitated:

"I naturally date with marriage in mind. But, to be honest, Xiao Hua's outward appearance is truly hard to describe..."

Du Xiaojuan continued to do psychological work on her:

"Actually it's not as bad as you say, his teeth just aren't good-looking. Later, have him get his teeth corrected, and he's also a handsome young pretty boy. I'm telling you, Wang Xiaohua is definitely a rare potential stock. Not to mention he's a Tsinghua University Student, and in Yi Ren Chu Shi, he's more mature than his older brother, and has higher emotional intelligence!"

Zhao Xinyi half-believed half-doubted:

"Really or false?"

Du Xiaojuan said decisively:

"Of course it's true. The first time I went to Wang Dashan's home, Wang Dashan's emotional intelligence was low to death, making things very unpleasant, while Wang Xiaohua saw through the essence of the contradiction at a glance, and at that time, he was only in his second year of high school."

Du Xiaojuan persuaded again:

"You just try to get along with him. Believe me, there will definitely be surprises!"

After Du Xiaojuan's patient guidance, Zhao Xinyi finally reluctantly made a concession:

"Okay okay, then I'll go try it. But, you tell Wang Xiaohua for me, he has to chase me, I won't take the initiative to confess to him. Just give him an opportunity. It depends on whether he can seize it."

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