Chapter 128: Rumors Abound
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
His gaze slowly fell on the box in Mei Shu’s hands, “Sister, is that something Mom left behind?”
Mei Shu softly replied, “Yes, it is. Do you want to open it and take a look?”
Mei Xuan was both surprised and delighted, “Yes! Thank you, Sister!”
Mei Shu lovingly patted his head, “Do you know if Mom left anything else? Where are they?”
Mei Xuan held the small box and thought hard, “They should all be in Dad’s safe. But I remember Mom had a ring; it seems to be with Aunt Wang.”
Upon hearing this, Mei Shu’s expression darkened, “How could it be with her?”
Mei Xuan pouted in annoyance, “It seems like it was the ring Mom and Dad used during their engagement! 1 saw Aunt Wang showing it off to other aunties, and when 1 asked for it, she said Dad gave it to her.”
But considering how concerned Dad was about Mom’s belongings, Wang Yue was likely lying!
Of course, Mei Shu also thought of this possibility, and her face immediately turned cold, “1 understand. I will make sure to get back everything that belongs to Mom.”
“I can help Sister too!” Mei Xuan smiled happily and carefully took out the necklace from the box, seeking Mei Shu’s permission before doing so.
“Wow, it’s so beautiful!” He had never seen such a beautiful necklace before. It was simple and elegant, not overly extravagant, and most importantly, it had a unique design. The central peace pearl even had the character “Bai” engraved on it.
Mei Shu remembered that this was Mom’s favorite necklace when she was alive.
Tears flowed again uncontrollably.
Mei Xuan panicked for a moment and quickly put the necklace back in the box, returning it to Mei Shu, “Sister, please don’t cry. I won’t look anymore.”
“It’s not because of you.” Mei Shu held back her tears and smiled, gently rubbing Mei Xuan’s head, “Can you help me put it on?”
“Sure!”
Mei Xuan was putting a necklace on someone else for the first time, but he didn’t take much time.
Watching the necklace elegantly resting on his sister’s delicate collarbone, Mei Xuan smiled sincerely from the bottom of his heart. Then, looking satisfied, he returned to his room to do his homework.
The next day, the school, which had been peaceful, suddenly became abuzz with rumors from an unknown source, giving everyone a new topic to discuss over tea and meals.
“Hey, did you hear? It seems Mei Shu pushed her sister Mei Mu down the stairs in order to participate in this piano competition!”
“Is it true? I don’t think Mei Shu is that kind of person! But it’s true that Mei Mu hasn’t come to school for several days!”
“Now that you mention it, Mei Mu used to be so popular at school. How come she suddenly seems to have disappeared?”
These words only circulated in a small circle, reaching the ears of the students of Class 6, only to be collectively condemned by them.
Ever since Mei Shu used her charm skill once, she became extremely popular in the class, and no one dared to say anything negative about her.
So these rumors only circulated for a short while before being firmly suppressed by Class 6 together, and they didn’t even reach Mei Shu’s ears.
The day of the competition arrived quickly.
The judges for this competition were renowned pianists in Lin City, and one of them was Mei Mu’s aunt, Feng Wei.
It could be said that Mei Mu’s piano skills were taught by her. She knew both her strengths and weaknesses very well.
She had also heard that Mei Mu would represent Yi Middle School in the piano competition, so she wanted to give Mei Mu some guidance before the competition. But when she called, Mei Mu started to stammer and cry on the other side of the line.
Although Mei Mu was her illegitimate niece, she was still her family. Feng Wei patiently comforted her.
Mei Mu finally stammered, “Aunt, don’t ask, it’s all my fault for failing you.”
“Then how did you fall down the stairs?” Feng Wei was puzzled and asked directly.
Mei Mu was waiting for her to ask this. She bit her lip and softly sobbed, “Aunt, it was my fault. It has nothing to do with my sister. We had a disagreement at home, and I… It’s all my fault!”
Feng Wei still didn’t quite understand. What did this have to do with Mei Shu?
No matter how she asked, Mei Mu refused to say anything more.
She had no choice but to tell Mei Mu to rest well, take care of herself, and she would visit the hospital after she finished her work.
At this point, doubts were already seeded in Feng Wei’s heart.
This matter was significant, and she had people inquire multiple times until she finally heard some rumors.
“Chairwoman, 1 heard that Miss Mei Shu pushed Miss Mei Mu down the stairs in order to secure her spot in representing Yi Middle School in the competition. Miss Mei Mu suffered severe injuries and is still in the hospital, so she couldn’t come.” The secretary reported what she had learned.
Feng Wei furrowed her brow irritably, “I knew there was something off when Mumu spoke vaguely on the phone.. It seems that Mei Shu has become wild after living in the countryside for a few years, to the point where she dared to harm her own sister!”
