REBORN ARISTOCRAT: RETURN OF THE VICIOUS HEIRESS

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Chapter 371: Every Man for Himself

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

It was time for winter break after the examinations ended. Gu Junling and his friends intended to go on a vacation by the beach. Wen Xinya was extremely tempted to go on the trip with them. However, as the nominated candidate of the Zhishan Club, she had no choice but to take part in the winter break charity drive hosted by it. Hence, she had to turn her friends down reluctantly.

The drive was rather simple, and all she had to do was to deliver some wheelchairs that had been bought by the Zhishan Club to the elderly in a sanatorium in the suburbs.

Wen Xinya arrived at the sanatorium at ten o’clock in the morning. She had previously found out all the relevant information about the sanatorium that had caught the attention of Zhishan Club because they were known for accepting patients from all walks of life.

After speaking to the director of the sanatorium, Wen Xinya completed the task and began strolling around the premises leisurely.

She caught sight of a woman in a wheelchair who was bending forward in a bid to pick up something from the ground. Noticing that she seemed to be in a dangerous position, Wen Xinya strode towards her quickly and picked up a golden bangle for her. “Auntie, here’s your bangle!”

The woman had a deadpan expression on her gaunt and emaciated face. Her complexion was dull and pale, and she seemed to be terminally ill.

The woman grabbed the bangle away from Wen Xinya forcefully as if she was afraid that someone might steal it. “The bangle is mine. It’s meant for my daughter’s dowry.”

Her voice was muffled and she appeared a little nervous. Tears began to well up in Wen Xinya’s eyes.

“Wen Xinya, what are you doing here?” asked a shrill voice that had popped up out of nowhere.

Wen Xinya turned around instinctively, only to see that there was an extremely emaciated silhouette standing behind her. She widened her eyes and took a closer look at the silhouette.

“What do you want? Don’t you dare hurt my mother.” The girl warned, running forward agitatedly. She stood in front of the woman in the wheelchair as if shielding her from Wen Xinya. She trembled uncontrollably and yet, she refused to take a step back.

Wen Xinya finally realized that it was Shen Mengting, who had become even thinner since the last time Wen Xinya had seen her in school. She seemed much more haggard, to the point where she was almost unrecognizable.

She had turned from a youthful and lively teenager to a horribly thin and sickly-looking girl.

Shen Mengting had a change of expression and suddenly dropped onto her knees in front of Wen Xinya. Weeping miserably, she pleaded. “Wen Xinya, I was wrong to have tried and hurt you with the knife. I apologize. If you want revenge, take it out on me. Please don’t hurt my mother, her days are numbered…”

“I’ve never thought of taking revenge or hurting your mother. If I wanted to take revenge on you, I wouldn’t have let you go at the Institute the other day. Don’t assume that I’m the same as you,” said Wen Xinya, staring at Shen Mengting, who was no longer as prideful and haughty as before. After all, everyone had a softer side to them which they were willing to show in order to get what they wanted. Shen Mengting was no exception, for she was willing to sacrifice her pride for her mother’s sake.

Shen Mengting began to quiver, and then she bit her lips tightly. She turned as pale as a sheet, and there was a complicated mix of emotions in her eyes.