Chapter 29: A Deep and Lingering Jealousy

Nanyao never expected to run into Nazhi at the hospital.

Nazhi wasn’t wearing any makeup today. Her long hair was twisted into a loose bun, revealing her smooth, full forehead. Her features were pure and delicate, her skin flawless and supple. She wore a pullover hoodie and white fitted pants, a large bag slung over her shoulder, tall and slender.

Even in a bustling hospital, dressed so plainly, she still stood out as a striking presence. Especially since her skin was so fair, without a single blemish; without makeup, it was dewy and fresh, enough to inspire envy.

In the four years Nazhi had been away, Nanyao had lived a life of luxury, indulging in endless beauty treatments, yet her skin was still not as radiant as Nazhi’s.

That wretched Nazhi—back for only a moment and already stealing her spotlight.

“Zhizhi, you really did come back to the country. So the person who interviewed at the TV station yesterday was you, wasn’t it?” Nanyao approached Nazhi, feigning warmth.

The TV station had been founded by Nazhi’s grandfather, the very first in Ning City and its largest privately-run channel. Her grandfather had poured his heart into it, once achieving record-breaking viewership across the nation.

After the family’s decline, the TV station was the only legacy that remained.

Nazhi not only wanted to be a female anchor, she also intended to reclaim the station from Nan Weiye’s hands.

Of course, she knew it would be a long process, but she was ready to face any hardship or opposition.

Nazhi lifted her chin, pretending to be arrogant and disdainful. “I went to interview at my own family’s TV station. Do I need to notify you? Nanyao, are you afraid I’ll get the job and you’ll lose your chance to be an anchor?”

Nanyao sneered, surprised that after four years, Nazhi was still the same—just a pretty face, all looks and no brains.

Seeing Nanyao’s expression, Nazhi could already guess that she thought Nazhi was still as ignorant as before.

Before these people, she had to wear a mask.

“How could I be? Zhizhi, didn’t you lose to me four years ago? Oh, by the way, I might be pregnant.” Nanyao stroked her still-flat abdomen. “I hadn’t planned to get pregnant so soon, but Shaoxiu never likes to use protection when we’re together. He doesn’t want anything between us. You have no idea how much stamina he has…”

As she spoke, a blush appeared on Nanyao’s face. Her slender fingers covered her lips as she smiled bashfully. “Of course you wouldn’t know. After you lost your virginity four years ago, Shaoxiu has always found you dirty!”

Nazhi’s peripheral vision caught sight of a tall figure approaching. She lowered her gaze, and raised a hand to wipe the corner of her eye. “Nanyao, since you and Shaoxiu are together now, you don’t need to flaunt it in front of me. I wish you both a long and happy marriage, and many children…”

As Fu Shaoxiu drew near, Nazhi covered her mouth and ran off, looking aggrieved.

Fu Shaoxiu tried to stop Nazhi, but before he could reach her, Nanyao threw herself into his arms.

“Shaoxiu, Nazhi just said she wants to take you back from me.”

Fu Shaoxiu pushed Nanyao away and, seeing her heavily made-up face, frowned deeply. “What I just saw was Zhizhi leaving, hurt after you bullied her.”

Nanyao stared at Fu Shaoxiu in disbelief. “She must have seen you coming and put on an act. Shaoxiu, Nazhi tricked you four years ago. She was so shameless, pretending to be chaste in front of you. Don’t let the healed scar make you forget the pain!”

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