What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

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At the school opening ceremony, Huo Guining was asked to give a speech as an outstanding representative of her grade.

The night before the speech, after dinner, Huo Guining paced back and forth in the living room, repeatedly rehearsing her speech.

Huo Xiaozheng sat on the sofa, listening and offering suggestions for revisions.

After modifying the speech, Huo Guining went through it one more time.

When she finished, she dove straight into her art studio.

Huo Xiaozheng had been concerned that she was too tired and hoped she would rest for a while.

But Huo Guining's passion for art was like an undying flame, never showing signs of burning out.

After several failed attempts to persuade her, and seeing that Guining showed no signs of discomfort, Huo Xiaozheng stopped trying. He only frequently reminded Auntie Xu to prepare more nourishing soups for Guining to drink.

On the day of the opening ceremony, Huo Guining walked onto the stage wearing a deep blue uniform.

"Respected teachers, dear classmates: Hello. I'm honored to stand here as the representative of our grade. I am Huo Guining from Class 3, Grade 10..."

Huo Guining's voice, with its unique girlish sweetness, echoed through the auditorium.

Chen Xi, sitting right in front of the stage, kept waving at Huo Guining.

Huo Guining smiled gently.

At 13, Huo Guining's features had become increasingly delicate. Under the careful nurturing of the Huo family, her skin was fair with a rosy glow. This smile was like adding color to a black and white portrait of a lady, making her unbelievably beautiful.

The boys around her let out a collective "Wow!"

Undisturbed by the outside world, Huo Guining continued: "The time will come when we'll ride the wind and break the waves. We'll set our cloud-like sail to cross the vast sea. In the days to come, let us set sail and embark together. Thank you all!"

The auditorium erupted in enthusiastic applause, mixed with whistles from the boys.

Huo Guining, with her long, graceful neck like an elegant swan, walked off the stage and sat down next to Chen Xi.

"Guining, you were absolutely dazzling!" Chen Xi exclaimed excitedly.

Huo Guining thanked her softly.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated.

Huo Guining took out her phone. It was a message from the family group chat.

"Guining's outstanding grade representative speech."

Followed by a video.

The sender was Huo Xiaozheng.

Huo Guining turned her head to look around.

Finally, she spotted Huo Xiaozheng in the last few rows.

With too many people around, it wasn't convenient to go out.

Huo Guining lowered her head to message Huo Xiaozheng: "Dad, why did you come?"

Huo Xiaozheng: "Of course I had to come for your outstanding representative speech."

Huo Guining replied with smiling eyes: "Thank you, Dad."

"Guining, who are you messaging?" Chen Xi leaned forward curiously.

Huo Guining: "My dad."

Chen Xi said enviously: "You have such a good relationship with your dad. Unlike me, I get annoyed just seeing my old man."