Rebirth from the Ashes

Shen Xi could be said to be perfect no matter in makeup or overall look amongst the competition. She was quite a head-turner, more so than even Guan Yue, who had brought along her own makeup and styling team.

After the event ended, all dancers, judges, and special guests went on stage for a curtain call and acceptance of flowers.

It suddenly hit Su Mushi that the flowers he prepared were limp due to the wilted and fallen petals. There was no way he could present them on stage.

Passing by with a bouquet of lilies in full bloom, Pei Xu stopped for a moment in front of Su Mushi and asked, “Su Mushi, aren’t you going to present flowers to Wanwan?”

Su Mushi took a glance at the rotten flowers by his feet before turning back to Pei Xu. He commanded through clenched teeth. “Give me your flowers.”

Pei Xu looked askance at him and coldly scoffed. “I bought these flowers so why should I give them to you? You’re not above the law even if you’re the third eldest son of the Su family.”

Su Mushi darted him a vicious glare. “Pei Xu, I’m sure you deliberately ruined my flowers to get on Wanwan’s good side.”

Pei Xu gazed at Su Mushi as though he was an idiot. “You’ve lost your marbles!”

Su Mushi resentfully gritted his teeth. “Do you think Wanwan will be happier to see you or me? Give the flowers to me and I’ll tell Wanwan that you bought them. I can help you get into her good graces.”

“Is everyone in the Su family that pretentious? No, that’s not right. It should be shameless.” Pei Xu mocked. “How do you know that I’m presenting these flowers to your sister?”

Confident, Su Mushi warned him. “You’re only after Shen Xi on a whim. You won’t get another chance if you hurt Wanwan’s feelings again.”

Pei Xu spat in disdain. “F*ck!”

He then walked away.

Gazing at Pei Xu’s cocky receding figure, Su Mushi’s face turned sour as he stomped on the flowers under his feet.

Pei Xu’s good looks, coupled with his vigorous youthfulness and high-handed presence made him stand out amongst the crowd of flower bearers.

Su Ruowan could not spot Su Mushi but caught a glimpse of Pei Xu approaching with an affectionate look on his face. She was pleased.

She knew it. With Pei Xu shamelessly wooing her all these years, he could not possibly have given up easily and gone for Shen Xi instead.

Pei Xu was filled with resentment and merely wanted to get her attention by pissing her off. Yet here he was, coming to present her flowers.

Anyone would know which to pick between a superior swan and a disgusting ugly duckling.

Li Jingran’s eyes softened seeing Pei Xu heading Su Ruowan’s way. The value of an outstanding young lady was reflected through the pursuit of many excellent men.

Her darling daughter was one such lady. The sons and heirs, belonging to aristocratic families, of similar age were all after her heart.

These boys in pursuit of Su Ruowan would have fought for her favor, had she not refused them due to an engagement with the Gu family.

Pei Xu slowed his pace down when nearing Su Ruowan.

Su Ruowan kept a smile on her face but remained unperturbed in her eyes. It was imperative to keep them on their toes no matter where and when.

She had never taken a liking to Pei Xu but she enjoyed being the center of attention and wooed.

As an illegitimate child, Pei Xu’s status did not match up to hers and only the only son of the Gu family – Gu Xiaohan was an equal to the noble her.

Men had no respect for themselves, just like Pei Xu. The more she gave him the cold shoulder, the more he wanted to get close and conquer her.

Pei Xu stopped in front of Su Ruowan for a while and curled his lips at her.

With her eyes flickering with pride and glee, Su Ruowan swept a glance at Shen Xi in provocation before extending her arms to accept the flowers.