The crowd was startled and turned around, only to see Lu Wanmian strolling over slowly with her hands in her pockets.
Seeing her, Pei Jiayou asked angrily, “Who are you?”
Lu Ruoruo hurried over and said, “She’s the sister my eldest cousin just found—Lu Wanmian.”
Pei Jiayou suddenly realized, “Oh, so it’s you.”
He furrowed his brows and immediately warned, “I suggest you mind your own business. Otherwise, even if your brother comes, he won’t be able to protect you.”
Lu Wanmian wasn’t intimidated by him. She sneered, “I’m not meddling in anything—I have evidence.”
She took out her phone, opened the high-definition video she had recorded, and played it for everyone to see.
In the video, Pei Jiayou tried to ambush Gu Shijin while fighting for the ball, but Gu Shijin dodged it.
Afterward, two of the blue team’s players, under Pei Jiayou’s instruction, ran over to tangle with Gu Shijin and take the chance to sabotage him, but Gu Shijin defused their attempts.
Seeing the video, Pei Jiayou’s face changed drastically, and his brainless fans were instantly rendered speechless.
Lu Wanmian curled her lips and said to the crowd, “You all saw it, right? It’s Pei Jiayou and his crew pulling tricks. Who cheated is as clear as day.”
Pei Jiayou rubbed his nose and guiltily tried to argue, “What cheating? It’s just normal tactics for fighting for the ball. Don’t make it sound so harsh.”
Lu Ruoruo chimed in, “Brother Jiayou is right. Lu Wanmian, don’t go looking for trouble.”
Lu Wanmian scoffed coldly, “You two are blind, but I’m not. Pei Jiayou must apologize to Gu Shijin and his team, or else I’ll post this video online and let everyone judge who’s right.”
Pei Jiayou’s face changed drastically. If this video were posted online, his reputation would be ruined. Forced into a corner, he could only compromise: “Fine, I’ll apologize. What’s the big deal?”
He apologized to Gu Shijin and his team with great reluctance, then slunk away with his teammates.
Lu Ruoruo shot Lu Wanmian a dirty look before quickly following after him.
Seeing that there was no more drama to watch, the crowd dispersed as well. In the blink of an eye, only the red team’s players and Lu Wanmian remained on the basketball court.
Gu Shijin’s teammates gratefully thanked Lu Wanmian: “Thank you for the video, classmate. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to clear our names no matter what we said.”
Lu Wanmian curled her lips and waved her hand at them: “Just helping out when I saw injustice. It’s nothing worth mentioning.”
Hearing this, Gu Shijin looked at her with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
From yesterday to today, this girl had helped him twice. What exactly was her motive?
Lu Wanmian turned to look at him and, seeing the wariness on his face, tilted her head with a smile. “Classmate Gu, I’ve helped you twice. As thanks, why don’t you treat me to a plate of egg fried rice?”
Surprise flickered in Gu Shijin’s eyes. “You just want a plate of egg fried rice? Nothing else?”
Lu Wanmian nodded with a sincere gaze. “I just want a plate of egg fried rice. You’re not going to be stingy about that, are you?”
Gu Shijin shook his head. “No.”
Lu Wanmian curled her lips. “Then it’s settled.”
His teammates also joined in with teasing: “Then tomorrow we’ll all go support your stall too.”
The atmosphere turned cheerful.
Gu Shijin’s wariness eased a little, and he gave a soft “Mm” in agreement.
After the event ended, Lu Wanmian left the basketball court. Just then, A Kai came to find her and said, “Miss, I just received a call from the young master. He said he’ll pick you up this afternoon, and the Lu family has prepared a welcome-back banquet for you tonight. Please be mentally prepared.”
“Alright, I understand.”
Lu Wanmian thought to herself, they’re already preparing a welcome-back banquet for her so soon—her cheap brother sure works fast.
At 5:30 PM, after school let out, Lu Siyuan arrived on time to pick her up.
Once she got in the car, Lu Siyuan anxiously looked her over from head to toe. Seeing she was unharmed, he let out a sigh of relief, then asked, “Mianmian, how are things with your classmates at school? Has anyone been bullying you?”
Lu Wanmian shook her head and said with a smile, “The teachers and classmates have all been great. No one’s bullied me.”
Only then did Lu Siyuan feel at ease. He looked at her with gentle eyes and said, “That’s good. I’ve already arranged for a makeup artist to come to the house to do your makeup, and your evening gown is ready too. Let’s grab something to eat at the hotel first, then head home to get you ready.
When you attend the banquet, don’t be nervous. The Lu family is a top-tier wealthy clan—the guests who come all need to look up to us and curry favor with us. You just need to sit back and enjoy their flattery.”
“Okay, I’ll listen to you, big brother.”
Lu Wanmian replied obediently.
Seeing such a well-behaved and sensible younger sister, Lu Siyuan, who was usually iron-hearted, felt his resolve soften a little.
After eating at the hotel, the siblings returned to the Lu family villa, and Lu Wanmian was escorted to the makeup room on the second floor to get ready.
By the time her makeup was done, it was nearly 7 PM.
Lu Siyuan led her downstairs and into the banquet hall.
By then, the guests had all arrived and were gathered in small groups, chatting about the newly recognized eldest daughter of the Lu family. The band played melodious music at the front, and the atmosphere was lively and harmonious.
“The young master and eldest miss of the Lu family have arrived.”
A sudden announcement rang out, and everyone turned toward the entrance, where they saw Lu Siyuan escorting Lu Wanmian through the door.
Lu Wanmian wore a pale pink princess gown adorned with diamonds that sparkled brilliantly under the lights, making her skin look as white as snow and her beauty ethereal—like a little princess who had stepped straight out of a fairy tale.
Lu Siyuan wore a tailored black suit, his tall figure and striking features exuding the authority and nobility of someone in a position of power.
The stunning sibling duo caught everyone’s attention, drawing praise from the crowd.
“Wow, is this the eldest daughter the Lu family just found? She’s absolutely gorgeous, like a little fairy.”
“She really looks a lot like the young master. He’s been searching for his sister for so many years, and now that he’s finally found her, all his hardships have paid off.”
“The young master is handsome, and the eldest miss is beautiful—this wealthy sibling pair is truly something else.”
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Hearing the compliments from the crowd, Lu Siyuan glanced at his sister beside him and proudly lifted his chin.
Mm-hmm, his sister was just that beautiful—enough to make everyone envious.
After the praise died down, the guests stepped forward one after another to greet Lu Wanmian and offer her welcome gifts. In the blink of an eye, she was surrounded by a pile of expensive presents.
Lu Wanmian, who loved money, beamed with sparkling eyes. Oh my god, jackpot, jackpot!
Just then, a woman made her way through the crowd and stopped in front of Lu Wanmian, saying with a smile, “So this is little sister Mianmian. You’re truly lovely. Congratulations on finally coming home.”
Lu Wanmian looked toward the woman, who was wearing a white evening gown with her long hair draped behind her. She had fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs, with eyes as clear as if they held a pool of stars. She was pure and beautiful all at once.
Seeing her, Lu Siyuan’s eyes lit up. He quickly stepped forward and said attentively, “Yinyin, you’re here.”
Lu Wanmian narrowed her eyes slightly.
So she was the female lead, Yun Mengyin.