After a while, another person appeared at the door, and Dai Shiyuan glanced over and immediately turned her head coldly.

Perhaps she shouldn't have come so early, otherwise she wouldn't have to be alone with the Yao sisters.

"Sister, why did you come so early?" Yao Ning stood at the door, feeling flustered and surprised.

Yao Lu had been treated badly by Dai Shiyuan, and when she heard this, her face instantly became serious as she reprimanded, "The exam was so simple, why did you still fail? Don't you feel embarrassed?"

Yao Ning lowered her head silently, her clasped hands showing that she was not convinced.

Dai Shiyuan frowned at the words, and she was sure that they were definitely said for her to hear.

Since Yao Lu came to attend the parent-teacher meeting, she must have already known that Yao Ning had failed.

If she wanted to reprimand her, she should have done it earlier. Saying this in front of her was nothing more than a subtle dig.

Dai Shiyuan coldly snorted and countered with a mocking smile, "Although she is not good at studying, she plays well with her classmates in the class. She can play with both boys and girls. She must have learned this from you."

Yao Lu was not stupid and instantly understood the implied meaning in her words.

Although she was angry in her heart, she still maintained a smile on her face and said warmly, "Miss Dai is too kind. As classmates, we should naturally love and help each other. We can't be isolated and alone, can we? That would be too anti-social."

"Is it necessary to get along with the crowd?" Dai Shiyuan lightly laughed and refuted with a sharp look in her eyes that seemed to see through everything.

Yao Lu was suddenly choked up, and a moment of embarrassment flashed across her face. She deliberately looked at her watch and said, "The parent-teacher meeting will start in 10 minutes. I'll go to the bathroom first."

After saying this, Yao Lu turned around and left quickly in her high heels.

Yao Ning gave Dai Shiyuan a glare and immediately followed.

The two of them came to the bathroom, and Yao Lu took out her lipstick to touch up her makeup. Her usually gentle and harmless face now carried a hint of coldness.

Yao Ning stood aside and looked around, seeing that no one was around, she immediately said angrily, "Sister, why are you being so polite to her? She's just a fake rich girl."

"Although she is only the adopted daughter of the Dai family, we cannot offend her before this matter is made public." Yao Lu glared at her with a dissatisfied expression, finished applying her lipstick and continued to lecture, "Don't oppose her in everything now. We can always deal with her when she is abandoned by the Dai family later."

"I just can't stand her arrogant and smug look." Yao Ning said indignantly, biting her teeth hard, "I really don't know what's so good about her. So many classmates treat her like a goddess, when she is clearly just a lesbian who works at a les bar."

At the end of her words, Yao Ning was full of disdain.

"If you have evidence that she is a lesbian, send it to me, preferably a photo of her kissing someone else," Yao Lu raised an eyebrow and smiled with a calculating look in her eyes.

"I...got it," Yao Ning lowered her head and answered softly.

She had just spoken in anger. Based on her experience, Dai Shiyuan was definitely not a lesbian. But this did not prevent her from spreading false information. People who were not aware of the truth usually chose to believe sensational content.

"It's getting late. We should go back now. Her parents will also come later. You have to put away your usual unruly appearance and show the minimum manners and attitude. Don't make people think you have no upbringing," Yao Lu put away her makeup and glanced at Yao Ning, warning her in a low voice.

Yao Ning nodded reluctantly and forced a fake smile.

"That's right. No matter what she says later, you have to endure it," Yao Lu smiled satisfactorily and continued to admonish her.

"I understand," Yao Ning gritted her teeth and smiled in response.

After the two of them left, a figure emerged from the inside.

Before she could digest the news she had just heard, her phone rang.

"Sister Yaxin, why haven't you come yet? The parents are almost here," a deliberately low voice came from the other end, seemingly excited.

Shan Yaxin frowned slightly at her reflection in the washbasin mirror and said softly, "I'll be there soon."

The news that the younger sister-in-law was not Dai's biological daughter was really surprising to her.

Even in her previous life, no one had revealed this secret until the other party's death.

It should have been a private matter for the Dai family, but Yao Lu, an outsider, knew about it.

It seems that Dai Wenhao really didn't consider this secretary an 'outsider.'

Shan Yaxin snorted and touched up her makeup in the mirror.

She now understood why Dai's mother suddenly changed her attitude towards her younger sister-in-law. She probably accidentally found out about this news while they were out playing.

But there was one thing she still didn't understand. Even if she wasn't their biological daughter, she had been raised for 18 years, so there shouldn't be such animosity.

Dai's mother looked at Dai Shiyuan with obvious hatred and disgust in her eyes.

There must be a hidden reason behind this.

Shan Yaxin smiled and was also looking forward to the younger sister-in-law's reaction when she found out the truth.

From being a high and mighty Dai family's daughter to an ordinary person, she wondered if the younger sister-in-law could bear this blow.

Dai Shiyuan was sitting in the classroom when she suddenly sneezed.

She was just about to reach into her backpack for a tissue when someone next to her handed her a silk handkerchief with a faint scent.

"Thank you, brother," Dai Shiyuan smiled as she took it and wiped her nose.

She had always thought that men carrying handkerchiefs seemed a bit effeminate, but it didn't seem out of place for the male lead to do so; in fact, it gave him an air of nobility.

Among the classmates who failed this time, there were many children from wealthy families, but compared to the male lead's brother, their parents were indeed much inferior.

It had to be admitted that the male lead was a bit of a scumbag, but his demeanor was still quite good.

"When will she come?" Dai Wenhao looked at his watch, only three minutes away from the start.

"Sister Yaxin said she's coming soon," Dai Shiyuan whispered, so as not to let others hear and know their relationship.

Dai Wenhao frowned slightly, his cold face showing some displeasure, but he remained patient.

Dai Shiyuan noticed that the male lead's temper had improved a lot this time. Not only did he take the initiative to ask about Shan Yaxin's situation, but he also obediently waited here.

Actually, she guessed that the male lead would come, mostly because of the female lead.

Since the last time the male lead saw the female lead and the second male lead eating together, he seemed to have awakened his jealousy skill and started to care about the female lead.

This meant that the two of them were finally going to start their romantic storyline.

Dai Shiyuan was a little excited.

She really hoped that the male lead would treat the female lead well and not engage in that kind of abusive love triangle.

"President Dai, you're here too?" A surprised voice suddenly sounded in her ear.

Dai Shiyuan sneered when she saw that the Yao sisters were sitting behind them, taking up seats even though there were plenty of others in the classroom.

"You speak as if my brother shouldn't have come," Dai Shiyuan turned her head and asked, lifting her eyes.

Dai Wenhao sat beside her, maintaining his cool demeanor and remaining silent.

"That's not what I meant..." Yao Lu hastily explained, her voice sounding innocent, with a pitiful expression on her face.

Dai Shiyuan looked at the male lead, who remained impartial, and chuckled in satisfaction.

As long as the male lead didn't show favoritism, this vicious female supporting character Yao Lu wouldn't be able to act arrogant.

"The teacher is here, everyone quiet down," Dai Wenhao whispered, as if he were in a company.

Yao Lu immediately quieted down, covering up the bitterness in her eyes with her head down.

Dai Shiyuan glanced at the podium and quietly pointed to the male lead next to her, revealing a sly smile.

There was a hint of surprise in Shan Yaxin's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said seriously, "I'm glad that all the parents can participate in this event. Today, we mainly discuss the learning attitude and achievements of the students."

"What does it matter if my child doesn't study well? As long as she enjoys herself at school," one of the parents complained.

"School is a place to learn knowledge and cultivate talent, not to play," Shan Yaxin retorted sternly.

The parent still had a contemptuous expression and was about to speak again, but Dai Wenhao coldly interjected, "It seems that you are not good at doing business or raising children."

"You..." The person stood up angrily, but when they saw Dai Wenhao, they didn't dare to say another word and sat back down unwillingly.

Dai Shiyuan watched on the side, feeling secretly satisfied.

The male lead's domineering attribute finally seemed to have found its place, and he no longer seemed as annoying as he did at the beginning.

With the male lead's protection, this parent-teacher meeting was considered very successful.

Although those people had objections to the female lead's teaching philosophy, feeling that she made a big deal out of small matters, no one dared to express their dissatisfaction directly because of the male lead's authority.

As the parent-teacher meeting came to an end, the others gradually left, leaving only Dai Shiyuan and her companions.

Shan Yaxin looked at the four people still sitting in the classroom, feeling unusually calm.

Since leaving the Dai family mansion last time, she no longer cared about this marriage.

As for who the other party wanted to be with, she didn't want to interfere.

"Do the two parents have any more questions?" Shan Yaxin asked with a light smile, her attitude the same as with everyone else.

Dai Wenhao frowned suddenly, looking unhappy.

"No, thank you for your teaching. This class was very beneficial. I believe Yao Ning will study hard in the future," Yao Lu stood up and said with a smile, bowing deliberately.

"Thank you, teacher," Yao Ning followed suit reluctantly.

"Don't mention it. It's what I should do," Shan Yaxin said gently, her expression unchanged.

Dai Shiyuan felt that the atmosphere was a bit subtle and looked carefully at Shan Yaxin and the male lead.

According to reason, this was a good time for the two of them to deepen their feelings, and the female lead should thank the male lead for his help.

Why was she acting so coldly?

"President Dai, you've been working for so long. You must be tired. Let me drive you back to the company," Yao Lu said with concern, bending over to reveal a hint of cleavage.

Dai Shiyuan saw this and felt disdainful and anxious at the same time.

If she missed such a good atmosphere, she wouldn't know when the next chance would be.

"No need, I'll stay at Xiaoyuan's place tonight," Dai Wenhao said coldly. In response to the surprised looks of the others, he explained rarel, "There's a exchange meeting at school tomorrow, is the material I asked for ready?"

"The materials are at the company, I'll bring them to you," Yao Lu hurriedly said, feeling a surge of anger and unwillingness in her heart.

"Okay, bring them to the bottom of Xiaoyuan's building," Dai Wenhao stood up and walked out in big strides.

Watching the tall and cold back of the male lead, Dai Shiyuan finally realized what he meant.

Does he mean he'll be staying at their place both in the afternoon and at night?

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Translator's note: Yes!

TO BE CONTINUE...