Chapter 17: The Honest Fake Daughter (17)

"We have lived in the same dormitory for almost a year. Don't we know what kind of person Lin Ran is?"

"Xu Pingxin, last semester, that bastard was shouting your name with a loud speaker downstairs in the dormitory. Who helped you chase him away? When your new phone fell and someone picked it up and didn't want to return it, who helped you get it back?"

"And you, Qian Qiuyu, I won't talk about the long time. Last month, you ate something super spicy and got an appendicitis in the middle of the night. Who took you to the hospital and paid for your medical expenses?"

"I thought we lived in the same dormitory and had been through so much together, so we would definitely be the best of friends in college, but you actually believed the rumors outside. You really disappoint me!"

Tang Jia's mouth was dry from talking so much, and she was just about to find some water to drink. As soon as she turned her head, a bottle of water with the cap just unscrewed appeared in front of her.

Lin Ran looked at her with a smile in her eyes and said sincerely: "Thank you for your hard work and for helping me say so many things."

Tang Jia drank happily and felt relaxed.

Xu Pingxin and Qian Qiuyu looked at each other, both of them felt a little aggrieved, but they still apologized:
"I'm sorry, Lin Ran. I just said that because I wanted you to be well. I didn't mean anything else."

"Yes, Lin Ran, we are talking about these things because we regard you as a good friend. If it were someone else, we would not bother to say anything. But since you said so, we will all believe you. Don't take those rumors to heart. Those who are innocent will be innocent."

No one is safe from gossip behind their back. Lin Ran has no ability to cover everyone's mouths, nor does she expect that the innocent will be cleared of all charges.

I can only sigh that Chi Shengyou's disguise skills are too powerful. He can look like whatever he is in disguise. It seems a pity that he doesn't become an actor.

Lin Ran really wouldn't take these things to heart, mainly because they were not worth her attention.

When Chi Shengyu learned that her long novel had been completed, he took the initiative to use his connections to introduce her to the top directors and producers in the circle, so as summer vacation approaches, Lin Ran will also be busy.

Chi Shengyu's career did not stagnate because of his relationship.

His first physical music album in his personal development achieved astonishing sales within 24 hours, with sales exceeding million.

At the same time, as soon as the new song was released, it immediately dominated the hot searches and quickly topped the major music charts.

Under his personal account, fans spontaneously set the pace and urged him to release his second music album.

Lin Ran used her newly registered account to join in the fun in his comment section -

[I've listened to this song hundreds of times, it's already an old song, so when will the new album be released? ]

Chi Shengyu recognized her account and replied to her as soon as he saw it online.

After I replied, I remembered that this is not a private account.

So in order to cover it up, Chi Shengyu spent several hours responding to most of the netizens' comments.

After Lin Ran found out, she felt sorry for him for several seconds before she couldn't help laughing out loud.

But it's not fake that she's heard it hundreds of times.

There are a total of ten songs in the album. Chi Shengyu only chose three songs from Lin Ran that matched his style, and the rest were songs he wrote and composed himself.

If Lin Ran wants to remember the melody and lyrics, she has to listen to it more often.

This summer vacation was very busy and fulfilling.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ran received a call from Mrs. Lin, inviting her to attend Lin Xiyan's graduation party.

On the phone, Mrs. Lin happily said that it was Lin Xiyan who took the initiative to invite her, and wanted to take the opportunity to meet Lin Ran formally. Although she didn't understand why the heroine suddenly wanted to meet her, Lin Ran still agreed very readily and prepared a gift in advance.

"RanRan, you really don't want me to go with you?"

Before getting ready to go out, Chi Shengyu still hugged her tightly, unwilling to let her go.

It seemed as if she was going to go through fire and water.

"Oh, stop it, don't ruin my lipstick with your kisses." Lin Ran looked at herself in the mirror, and with difficulty pulled her hand out of the man's arms to fix her lip makeup. "You also know that my adoptive parents are very nice people, I won't be embarrassed when I go there."

"That's true, but I can't bear to leave you alone... They are the host family of the banquet and need to entertain so many guests. I'm afraid they don't have time to take care of you. I'm afraid you will be left out."

He didn't dare to think about how heartbroken he would be if everyone around him was bustling and Lin Ran was the only one sitting alone in the corner.

Lin Ran smiled speechlessly: "Do you think I'm the heroine of a melodrama? Do I look like someone who would end up lonely, lost and cold? If so, I probably just like quietness and don't want to be disturbed."

The scheming man finally revealed his true purpose. He coughed lightly and lowered his eyes without confidence: "Okay, then you, if other men want to chat with you, don't pay attention to them... Also, call me when you're almost done and I'll pick you up."

Lin Ran couldn't help but rub his face and left a light lip print at the corner of his lips, "I know, my dear boyfriend~"

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The graduation banquet was held in a five-star hotel owned by the Lin family.

After a year of hard work, Lin Xiyan was admitted to the top-ranked university in the country entirely on her own ability, and the admission letter has been sent to her.

Being able to attend a good university in China, Lin Xiyan has no intention of studying abroad. In her heart, her own country is the best.

Mr. and Mrs. Lin both supported her and encouraged her to choose the life she wanted, and that her future was not limited to inheriting the family business.

When Lin Ran arrived at the banquet and after she finished exchanging greetings with Mrs. Lin, Lin Xiyan took the initiative to pull her to the host seat, and the two sat next to each other.

Before everyone had arrived, there were only the two of them sitting at the host's table, making the space around them seem much more empty.

"Lin Ran." Lin Xiyan smiled generously, looked directly at Lin Ran, and said in a soft and friendly voice: "Thank you for the gift you brought. I like it very much."

One year after returning to the Lin family, Lin Xiyan's temperament and conversation have changed a lot.

Originally, she was the biological daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lin. She inherited the good genes from her parents, and her every frown and smile revealed the beauty and elegance of a rich girl.

Plus, she is the heroine, so all the beautiful words apply to her.

Lin Ran nodded gently and smiled: "It's just a small token of my appreciation. I'm glad you like it. Sincerely congratulations on getting into the university of your choice!"

"I'm not afraid of you laughing at me when I say this. Actually, I only dared to meet you formally because I was admitted to this university and I felt that I wasn't that bad after all."

Lin Xiyan's eyes were honest, and there was a hint of embarrassment in her smile.

Lin Ran had never expected her to say that, and her eyes widened slightly in surprise.

Lin Xiyan blushed under her gaze: "Don't be so surprised, it's because I have always been very inferior to her..."

(End of this chapter)