Chapter 2 — Power Game: I'm the Last Laugher

3 In this life, under my father's careful arrangements, I quickly integrated into the upper class. After integrating, I began to choose people who would belong to my own "circle". This world is layer upon layer of circles surrounding each other. To master your destiny, you must first master your social circle. After careful selection, I only have a few friends left with similar status, status and personality. We quickly became close friends, gradually becoming a famous group among the capital's nobility. Summer vacation passed quickly, we had to go back to school. My academic records were transferred from a normal school to the most prestigious aristocratic school in the aristocratic world. When I got home after school, my father gave me a business card. “This is Hac Lam Uyen, get to know him.” Father said. "The Hac family has a great influence on our family's business, you understand this too..." Seemingly worried that I wouldn't agree, he explained further. I nodded obediently. “Don't worry dad, I understand.” His father's eyes were gentle and reassuring. “It's good to understand.” "But don't be too pressured. After all, you two are still young, now we just need to get to know each other first. If we get along, we'll go far. If we don't, it's okay. We don't have to get married to them in the Trang family." Father patted my head. I obediently replied. Returning to my room, I looked at the number on the business card and sent a friend request. Very quickly, the invitation was accepted. 【Hello, I'm Trang Thien Ngu.】 The other person answered briefly. 【Um.】 But I wasn't intimidated by that cold attitude, so I tried to start a conversation. At first, Hac Lam Uyen did not want to answer, but I soon learned more about his interests. Say a few sentences, the conversation seems quite comfortable. After meeting at school tomorrow, I turned off my phone. Although my father spoke very gently, I also understood his suffering. The Trang family has been doing business more and more in recent years, all supported by their father. He made many people red-eyed and jealous. Recently, because of that billionaire causing trouble for no reason, the situation has begun to become difficult. Now we must find trustworthy allies to stabilize the situation. Besides, my father also thought about me. After all, Hac Lam Uyen is truly the dream marriage partner of all the nobles in the capital. Furthermore, he lives a peaceful life, his family style is strict, and he doesn't have to worry about dating or betrayal. I am happy to accept this arrangement. The next morning, when I arrived at school, I greeted my friends. Just as I was about to go to class, the homeroom teacher walked in with a girl. “Hello everyone, I'm Trang Tam Tam, nice to meet you.” I was preparing books and documents when I raised my head. In front of me is Trang Tam Tam, wearing flashy clothes, bright makeup, and looking at me with a smug look on her face. The tablemate was confused: "Who is she? Do you know her? Why do she keep staring at you?" I calmly replied: "Is she? The daughter of Mr. Thoi, a billionaire or something, I met him once, I don't know him." Just like her previous life - my mother was still "pale as water", not allowing Trang Tam Tam to attend any parties. The billionaire has never made her identity public. The only difference is that this time, she transferred completely into my class. Perhaps it was because serving the billionaire was so "hard" that he was happy and helped her out. Seeing her, I suddenly remembered and secretly recalculated the time. Now that I mention it - the other stepbrother seems to have also returned home. I curled my lips and made a slight "tsk" sound. In my previous life, I suffered a lot of "care" from him. In this life, I must repay it in full. 4 Just after school, I heard Trang Tam Tam intentionally and unintentionally boast to the other side: "Ah, it's nothing, I was originally the daughter of the Trang family, now according to my mother, I'm just the step-daughter of the Thoi family. "My mother lives a private life, so she doesn't want me to show off too much. "She's afraid that if I'm too active, others will see her as an impolite lady." Trang Tam Tam's satisfied but deliberately "nothing" voice reached my ears. But in this place, everyone is an elite in society. They all know more or less about the story of the Thoi family - the billionaire family. Hearing her say that, smart people started looking towards me. Not only because I am the true genius of the current Trang family, but also because recently I have been very active in social activities. His tablemate - Trinh Qua - immediately understood the ironic meaning in her words and was angry and wanted to stand up and scold her. I pulled her back. “Don't interfere in this matter.” I picked up a glass of cold water and was about to pour it. Turn the crowd. “Give in a little, give in a little.” Everyone quickly moved to the sides. Trang Tam Tam was feeling proud, talking endlessly, but suddenly there was an empty space in front of her. I raised my hand and threw the entire glass of water over her. “Swish ——” “Ah!!!” Trang Tam Tam screamed loudly. The carefully made-up face was so angry that it was distorted. “You! What are you doing?!” I laughed coldly. "Help you clean your dirty mouth. Don't open your mouth and say nonsense." Trang Tam Tam was so angry that she rushed forward and tried to grab me. I was already on guard, leaning to avoid it, then sticking out my leg - she staggered and immediately tripped and fell. "You haven't studied at this school before, you probably won't understand." I crossed my arms over my chest and calmly said: "If being energetic and active is considered an indecent young lady, then 80% of the students at this school are 'indecent' as you said." Having finished speaking, I turned around and left. The whole class was silent, coldly observing. Just as I predicted, Trang Tam Tam had never been formally trained, so she didn't know what to say and what not to say. At first she was only aiming at me, but as soon as I exposed her, her words immediately turned into sarcasm. Everyone's eyes looking at her gradually became uncomfortable and distant. In the next class, Trang Tam Tam did not come to class. "I heard she was crying and screaming for someone to come and teach you. Do you need my help?" Trinh Qua told me worriedly. I smiled. “Don't worry.” After that, Trang Tam Tam changed into another set of clothes and returned to class. Her eyes looked at me full of hatred and gloating, as if she was preparing some trick. I smiled back. I'm not afraid of her coming to cause trouble, I'm just afraid that she won't dare come. During lunch break, Hach Lam Uyen and I arranged to meet at the park behind the small sports field. When I arrived, I saw someone waiting. Hac Lam Uyen returned, just as rumored - extremely cold and forbidding. Those beautiful eyes looked at me without any emotion and nodded. “You're here.” The moment I saw him, my heart felt like it was hit hard by something. This face… is it really something a carbon creature can possess? “Hach Lam Uyen, has anyone ever told you… you are very handsome?” He was stunned, clearly not expecting the first thing I said to be a tease. Then he calmly reacted, no expression changing on his face. "I know." My heart was hit a second time. Aaa... how can someone be so cold and so cute at the same time! That serious yet obedient appearance of accepting being teased... is truly unbearably adorable! I feel like my expression right now is like a big gray wolf preparing to seduce Little Red Riding Hood. "Have you had lunch? Come eat with me?" I looked at him with bright, sparkling eyes. He seemed unfamiliar with my enthusiasm, looked a little unnaturally to the side, then nodded in agreement. Aaaa, it's over, so cute! The more you act like that, the more I want to bully you! 5 But in order not to scare him away, I had to suppress my impulse, tried my best to look dignified, and nodded seriously. After that, she happily pulled his hand and went straight to the cafeteria. On the way, many people looked at us attentively. Hac Lam Uyen is truly a famous person. Always holding the position of valedictorian, having a distinguished family background, excellent appearance, a special and easily recognizable temperament, plus the image of a "Buddhist who prohibits lust" - almost no one knows him. As for me, although I am not as famous as him, thanks to the thoughtful arrangements of the To family, I also have some reputation in the world. However, in the eyes of outsiders, the two of us... can't get along in any way. Anyway, I like excitement, and Hac Lam Uyen is a quiet person. But I didn't care about people's eyes. After ordering food, I sat next to Hac Lam Uyen. Eating and chatting. Of course, "chatting" here means - I rambled endlessly, and Hac Lam Uyen occasionally nodded or said "uh". I teased him, he was confused and then nodded. Just looking at that face, my heart was filled with joy. “You guys… how can you sit and eat together?!!” But there are always people who like to ruin the atmosphere. Trang Tam Tam's high-pitched voice suddenly rang out. I frowned and turned to look. There was a look of disbelief on her face, mixed with obvious jealousy. I smiled coldly: "What does it have to do with you?" As soon as he finished speaking, another voice rang out. “Is this the person you call your sister?” At this moment, a man slowly walked forward. Hearing that voice, my whole body stiffened involuntarily. Cui Yen - the eldest son of the Thoi family, in his previous life was my stepbrother, a pervert inside and out. His eyes stopped on my face, full of interest. “It doesn't look bad.” As if a poisonous snake was stalking its prey, I clenched my fists, afraid that I would unconsciously tremble and be discovered by others. “Oh, this has nothing to do with him!” "He's my brother! Come to help me get revenge!" Trang Tam Tam clearly still hasn't realized Cui Yen's metamorphosis, but still proudly approaches him, holds his sleeve, and coosly says: "Brother, it's her, she bullies me!"