Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 258: Women Who Betray Their Trust

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Even as they arrived at Fortune Square, Wen Nian still felt a little dizzy. How did she get here with Shen Jun?

In the past, this place used to be her favorite for desserts. However, she was already going through puberty then, making her prone to acne and weight gain due to consuming sweets. Annoyed at the memory of being urged to eat more by Huang Yue at the time, Wen Nian sighed at how she had been ordered to lose weight while at the agency.

Beside her, Shen Jun sensed that something was off with her mood, but before he could inquire, a voice called out to him from the side.

“Brother Shen Jun, are you here shopping as well?” Wei Lai approached with evident excitement, her cheeks flushed.

Jiang Chun chimed in with surprise, “What a coincidence! We also decided to come here last minute. Wen Nian, please don’t misunderstand.”

Jiang Chun looked somewhat awkward, tilting her head slightly as if she were wary of Wen Nian’s reaction. However, her words were directed towards Wen Nian, implying that Wen Nian was the one always causing trouble. If Wen Nian made a scene, Jiang Chun would appear innocent.

Wen Nian knew exactly what Jiang Chun was trying to convey. She responded graciously, “Jiang Chun, you don’t need to be so concerned every time. We just bumped into each other at the mall. There’s no need to worry about any misunderstanding.”

Wen Nian felt a sense of satisfaction in her acting skills. She had honed these talents in her previous life, and they were certainly proving useful now as she portrayed herself as an innocent character.

Jiang Chun appeared momentarily taken aback, but then she smiled genially. “That’s a relief. 1 was worried you might misconstrue things again. Shen Jun would need to explain himself again if that were to happen. I’m glad there’s no misunderstanding.”

Although she was talking to Wen Nian, her eyes were still on Shen Jun.

Shen Jun was slightly puzzled. He could sense the oddity in Jiang Chun’s words, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it, so he didn’t comment.

“What’s there to misunderstand? Is she some empress who demands people retreat in her presence? Can’t others be present if she’s around?” Wei Lai fumed at the sight of Wen Nian and Shen Jun together.

At the thought of Shen Jun’s family background and looking at Shen Jun’s appearance, he shouldn’t have a b*tch like Wen Nian by his side.

“Miss Wei, is your memory failing you? Why are you so quick to jump to conclusions?” Wen Nian smiled at her.

A mere glance from Wen Nian made Wei Lai take a step back, her expression betraying her fear. Recalling how ruthless Wen Nian could be, Wei Lai couldn’t help but feel intimidated by her.

Seeing her like this, Wen Nian couldn’t be bothered with her.

She reached for Shen Jun’s hand and asserted her presence. “We only have the morning available, and it’s already past ten. Let’s move quickly.”

Seeing that she took the initiative to hold his hand, Shen Jun smiled do tingly and nodded at Jiang Chun as a greeting.

Jiang Chun offered a friendly nod in return, choosing not to follow them.

However, as she watched the two of them leave, Wei Lai’s gaze remained fixed on them. She felt far from satisfied. “Brother Shen Jun must have been bewitched by that seductress. What’s so special about her? Sister Jiang Chun, you’re still the school’s beauty and Brother Shen Jun’s childhood sweetheart. Why hasn’t he shown interest in you? That bitch Wen Nian must have stopped him!”

“Wen Nian really does seem to be bothered by it. She was upset with Shen Jun before because we coincidentally ran into each other,” Jiang Chun explained with a troubled expression. “I truly wish she wouldn’t misunderstand. A conflict between them due to me wouldn’t be good. That’s why 1 changed classes. Yet, here we are again, and it seems she’s misunderstood once more.”

Learning that Jiang Chun had switched classes due to Wen Nian’s behavior, Wei Lai’s anger only intensified. “Sister Jiang Chun, you’re being too considerate. How can you let this woman have her way? You’re Brother Shen Jun’s childhood sweetheart. If she genuinely cared about him, she wouldn’t be misunderstanding you.”

“Well, she is Shen Jun’s girlfriend? I can’t make things difficult for Shen Jun.”

Jiang Chun let out another sigh. “I just wish Wen Nian had your way of thinking. After all, being in a romantic relationship shouldn’t mean that you can’t keep your friendships, right?”

“If I were Brother Shen Jun’s girlfriend, you’d be a better sister than my best friend. 1 definitely wouldn’t misunderstand you!” Wei Lai quickly held Jiang Chun’s arm. “Let’s go and see what they’re up to. This mall doesn’t belong to her family. We can’t let her occupy Brother Shen Jun like this.”

Jiang Chun made a show of resisting a bit more before finally giving in, pretending that Wei Lai’s determination was just too strong. Together, they headed upstairs.

“What kind of girl do you think Brother Shen Jun likes? Is beauty the only condition? I’m certain 1’11 be much prettier than Wen Nian when I’m 18,” Wei Lai stated confidently.

Jiang Chun remained composed and offered a faint smile. “While he’s my friend, I don’t actually know his type. However, my mom once told me that men don’t like women who betray their trust..”