Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

She remembered it clearly; it was something that truly happened in her past life!

If Shen Jingshu were reborn, she would definitely not have any reaction!

Could it be... that she guessed wrong? Shen Jingshu wasn't reborn at all?

Lu Manman, who was standing to the side, also noticed something amiss, and a hint of amusement flashed in her eyes.

She finally understood that Shen Xinyi, who seemed close to her sister, was actually deliberately probing and finding fault with everything she said.

Xu Zhixia immediately chimed in, raising an eyebrow and saying sarcastically, "Some people are really funny. They can't remember things themselves, but they insist on attributing them to others. Jing Shu has a better memory than anyone else, how could she possibly forget?"

Song Ran also spoke up calmly: "I'm afraid they're just making up stories to get information out of people."

The two of them chatted back and forth, instantly putting Shen Xinyi in an awkward situation.

Shen Xinyi's face turned pale and then red. Caught in a dilemma, she could only force a smile and hurriedly try to smooth things over: "Maybe, maybe I mixed it up when I was little. I'm sorry, sister, I remembered it wrong."

Something's not right, something's really not right.

If Shen Jingshu were reborn, she would probably know that something bad would happen to the Li family three years later, and she probably wouldn't be foolish enough to try to please them.

Countless questions swirled in her mind, making her increasingly anxious and restless.

Shen Jingshu looked at the panic and suspicion that she couldn't hide in her eyes, and her mind was clear and lucid.

She knows Shen Xinyi too well.

Eager to verify, eager to compare, eager to control everything.

His deliberate nostalgic remarks were clearly a ploy to lure and test her with details from their past life.

Fortunately, she had already seen through the other party's thoughts and made no mistakes, perfectly avoiding all flaws.

A slightly cool smile flashed across Shen Jingshu's eyes.

Want to test her?

Shen Xinyi is still far from good enough.

Since she couldn't find any fault with the rebirth, Shen Xinyi had no reason to stay any longer. Filled with frustration and resentment, she could only bite the bullet and say, "Since I remembered it wrong, then I won't disturb your dorm party any longer. We'll go back now."

Lu Manman took a deep look at Shen Jingshu, who was calm, composed, and exuded an air of mystery. Her doubts only increased. She nodded slightly and followed Shen Xinyi as they turned and left the private room.

As soon as the door closed, the oppressive atmosphere in the private room dissipated instantly.

Xu Zhixia immediately complained, "My god, Shen Xinyi is so strange! She makes up a bunch of baseless things to be sarcastic and sarcastic!"

"Ignore her." Shen Jingshu picked up the juice on the table, took a small sip, her eyes calm and collected. "She's just a clown, don't take her to heart."

After a deliberate probing, Shen Jingshu showed no flaws whatsoever. She was completely unaware of her past life, appearing open and natural, with no trace of rebirth.

Shen Xinyi was certain that Shen Jingshu had simply become enlightened and her personality had changed drastically in this life, and was definitely not like her who had returned with memories of her past life.

The fear and unease that had been building up in my heart for days vanished in an instant, replaced by extreme arrogance and confidence.

Fortunately, she was the only one who returned with her past life.

In her past life, the timid, humble, and backward Shen Jingshu was always overshadowed by her. Whether it was family background, appearance, connections, or opportunities, she could not compete with her in anything.

In this life, she possesses complete memories of her past life, knows the future trajectory, and has insight into all opportunities, giving her a wealth of advantages.

Shen Jingshu, who had transformed out of thin air and had no support, was even less likely to be her match.

Shen Xinyi's lips curled into a smug, cold smile, already confident of victory.

The two of them, one after the other, returned to the luxurious private room next door.

This private room was bustling and extravagant, filled with young scions and heiresses from major wealthy families in Beijing, representing the city's top social circle of young masters and ladies.

Shen Xinyi's ability to enter this circle today is entirely due to her association with Lu Manman.

Among her peers, Lu Manman, as the daughter of the Lu family, carries considerable weight, and everyone has to give her some respect.

Previously, the story of Shen Xinyi embarrassing herself in public at her birthday coming-of-age ceremony and becoming a laughing stock in the circle had already spread throughout the upper-class circles of Beijing.

However, because she was someone brought by Lu Manman, no one dared to embarrass her in public. They kept quiet about it throughout the entire process, and no one dared to mention it in public. They only talked about it in private and secretly watched the joke.

As soon as the door to the private room was opened, everyone's eyes instinctively turned to look at them.

In the very center of the private room sat a tall, elegant young man, none other than Lu Ze.

All the young masters and ladies present regarded Lu Ze as their superior.

Although he was a member of a collateral branch of the Lu family, he possessed outstanding talent and exceptional abilities, making him a true standout among the younger generation in Beijing. Apart from top heirs like Li Beichen, who had already taken over the entire family business, almost no one among the younger generation could compare to him.

More importantly, there's an unspoken secret within Beijing's elite circles—

Lu Jingxing, the true head of the Lu family, is nearing the end of his life and will not live for more than three years.

Once Lu Jingxing passes away, the vast Lu Group will inevitably be handed over to his nephew, Lu Ze.

Based on this alone, Lu Ze became the object of all the powerful families' vying to curry favor and win him over, and his future was limitless.

Inside the private room, everyone was either chatting, flattering, or deliberately striking up conversations, their eyes constantly lingering on Lu Ze, a typical scene of sycophancy within the social circle.

Shen Xinyi's eyes immediately locked onto Lu Ze in the center of the crowd, a fierce possessiveness and ambition flashing in them.

This is the benefactor she longed for in her past life, someone she desperately wanted to curry favor with, and also her biggest bargaining chip for turning her life around and establishing herself in the top circles of Beijing.

In this life, she will never fail again.

Shen Jingshu's insignificant moment of glory was nothing more than a flash in the pan.

As long as she firmly grasps Lu Ze and holds onto the future power of the Lu family, there will be plenty of time in the future. She will eventually crush Shen Jingshu completely and reclaim all the glory that belongs to her.

Shen Xinyi had been waiting for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In order to get close to Lu Ze and control this future heir of the Lu family, she had been secretly planning for a long time, laying the groundwork step by step, and everything was ready.

Looking at Lu Ze, who was surrounded by people and at the center of the circle, Shen Xinyi felt an overwhelming surge of excitement and ambition.

As long as she can get through tonight and secure her position as Lu Ze's confidante, she will one day become the enviable young mistress of the Lu family.

By then, she will be holding top power and resources, high above and basking in glory. How could Shen Jingshu, who has risen suddenly and has no foundation, possibly compare with her?

A ruthless smile of certainty flashed across her eyes as she lay in wait, patiently anticipating the moment when her carefully laid plans would come to fruition.