After Biting the Female Lead, the Vicious Female Supporting Character Turned Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 15: 015

Jiang Xuenian: *Sitting in class, and trouble comes from nowhere.*

Shi Qingfan said, “Teacher Tan, I don’t think it has anything to do with Jiang Xuenian.”

Jiang Xuenian, enduring the suspicious gazes of the entire class, felt instantly touched that only Shi Qingfan believed her, and looked at Shi Qingfan gratefully.

Yin Yan realized immediately after speaking that his words might cause a misunderstanding, and quickly stood up to explain, “Teacher Tan, I’m not being sarcastic; it really has nothing to do with Jiang Xuenian. I was just, just suddenly very sad, that’s why I cried.”

Gong Linglang had spoken impulsively. Turning back, she saw Yin Yan’s face, his eyes red and swollen, covered in tear tracks, and a wave of guilt washed over her.

Although their *Protect the Class monitor Plan* group was self-formed, they all genuinely cared for Shi Qingfan, and their usual relationships were quite good.

She admitted that telling Yin Yan to leave just now was wrong.

Gong Linglang stood up and said, “Teacher Tan, Yin Yan was made to cry by me. We just had an argument.”

She then looked at a surprised Yin Yan: “I’m sorry, I apologize for my thoughtless words.” She truly hadn’t expected Yin Yan to be so upset.

“N-no problem,” Yin Yan’s tears, which had just stopped, started flowing again.

With the matter resolved, Tan Ying returned to the podium, pulled out a piece of paper, and said, “Every semester, Bin City holds an academic competition. Last semester’s competition focused on science subjects, including math, chemistry, and physics. This semester’s academic competition focuses on humanities, including politics, history, and Imperial Common Language.”

“Because it’s a city-wide league, students from other schools will also participate.”

“Fifty people will be selected in the preliminary school-wide competition, and three in the semi-finals. Teams will be formed by school for a knowledge contest. The student who ultimately wins the championship will receive the *Bin City Civilized Student Award*.”

“Those who wish to participate should find Shi Qingfan during break time to sign up. The registration fee is three hundred yuan.”

As soon as Tan Ying finished speaking, the bell rang, signaling the end of morning self-study.

“Three hundred yuan registration fee? That’s so expensive. I won’t join in the fun.”

“It’s about participation. You must sign up for this one; what if you make it to the finals?”

••••

After crying, Yin Yan also received an apology from Gong Linglang, and his mood immediately brightened.

After self-study, his friendship with Gong Linglang returned to normal, and besides Jiang Xuenian almost being unfairly blamed, there were no casualties.

Jiang Xuenian sighed inwardly, marveling at how quickly children’s emotions came and went.

Five students from Class Three signed up. After Shi Qingfan finished registering, she glanced at Jiang Xuenian, who was leaning back in her chair, twirling a pen.

She walked over and sat in Yin Yan’s seat.

Jiang Xuenian turned her head, saw Shi Qingfan, and the speed of her pen-twirling slowed. “Class monitor, do you need me for something?”

Shi Qingfan took out the registration form and placed it in front of Jiang Xuenian: “Try participating in the competition.”

Jiang Xuenian didn’t pretend to be humble. She filled in her basic information and chuckled, “Class monitor, you’re too kind. Only you would believe I can do it.”

Shi Qingfan had noticed how quickly Jiang Xuenian learned when she was teaching her Imperial Common Language.

Someone who knew nothing about Imperial Common Language progressed as much in one hour of study as others did in twenty classes.

••••

On Friday, after the preliminary competition, Jiang Xuenian received a call from Jiang Yue on Tan Ying’s phone.

“Niannian, Mom said she’s coming back early. Her flight is tomorrow morning. Pack your things; I’m coming to pick you up at school now.”

He then hung up in a hurry.

Tan Ying said, “Madam Qiu’s return is a big event. I’ll grant you two days off. Go back and spend some good time with your mother.”

“Thank you, Teacher.”

Jiang Xuenian got into Jiang Yue’s car in the school’s underground garage.

Jiang Yue turned his head and asked Jiang Xuenian with a smile, “Niannian, how have things been at school? Do your legs still hurt?”

Jiang Xuenian: “…Pretty good. They don’t hurt anymore.”

“Has your relationship with Shi Qingfan progressed?” Jiang Yue casually asked the question he most wanted to know.

Jiang Xuenian nodded. “It has progressed.”

After signing up for the competition, Shi Qingfan not only tutored her in Imperial Common Language but also in politics and history.

The two spent a lot of time together every day, and their relationship naturally grew closer.

Jiang Yue nodded in satisfaction.

*He thought, Jiang Xuenian is truly my sister. She’s brave in pursuing what she likes.*

••••

Back home, Jiang Xuenian walked into the living room, not expecting to see Jiang Xuenian and Jiang Yue’s father, Jiang Kai.

The youngest lieutenant general in the Alliance, and the most powerful contender for future Alliance president.

Jiang Xuenian wasn’t sure of “Jiang Xuenian’s” interaction style with Jiang Kai, so she simply called out, “Dad.”

Jiang Kai smiled broadly, patting the seat beside him, motioning for Jiang Xuenian to come over.

Jiang Xuenian sat down. Jiang Kai immediately said, “Your brother tells me you’re in love?”

Jiang Xuenian: “…” *What a big-mouthed brother!*

And when had she fallen in love anyway?

“Dad, we’re just friends. We’re not in love.”

Jiang Kai laughed heartily. “I know, I know. Why are you so shy about a couple of questions?”

Jiang Kai, perhaps having been thoroughly convinced by Jiang Yue’s manipulation, firmly believed Jiang Xuenian was in love.

Jiang Xuenian wanted to explain but didn’t know where to start.

Jiang Xuenian cautiously chatted with Jiang Kai for a bit, generally figuring out Jiang Kai’s personality.

He was hearty, uninhibited, and not against his children dating early.

And he was a doting father.

Jiang Xuenian recounted almost everything that had happened at St. Lyceum Academy recently to Jiang Kai before he finally let her go to the dining room for dinner.

At the dinner table, Jiang Xuenian thought this old general was pretty good. Using the communal chopsticks, she picked up a piece of braised beef and put it into Jiang Kai’s bowl. “Dad, eat more.”

Jiang Kai sighed with emotion, “Niannian has finally grown up. She’s so much more sensible than when she was little.”

Jiang Yue, beside them, grew jealous: “Why are you only serving Dad? Why not me? Don’t you love me anymore?”

Jiang Xuenian: “…”

*Serve, serve, just serve both of them!*

Throughout the entire meal, Jiang Xuenian mostly just served dishes to Jiang Kai and Jiang Yue.

After dinner, Jiang Kai went to his study to handle official business. Jiang Yue answered a call and stayed on it. Jiang Xuenian returned to her room by herself, took out Shi Qingfan’s notebook, and continued to practice copying her handwriting.

After a week of squeezed-in practice, her handwriting’s similarity to Shi Qingfan’s had reached eighty percent. She believed it wouldn’t be long before it reached one hundred percent, like that small note, so perfect that even a handwriting expert couldn’t detect the slightest flaw.

••••

The next day, the Jiang family woke up early. The family of three went to the airport together to pick up Jiang Xuenian and Jiang Yue’s mother, Qiu Fanrou.

Jiang Xuenian had looked up Qiu Fanrou’s information online. The data showed that Qiu Fanrou was a national first-class pianist who had won numerous international awards.

She was forty years old this year, but in photos, she looked like she was in her twenties.

After waiting for an unknown period, a woman emerged, wearing an exquisite cheongsam. Her appearance bore a seventy percent resemblance to Jiang Yue’s. She looked very young, not like Jiang Yue’s mother, but rather like his older sister.

When Qiu Fanrou came out, she saw Jiang Yue, her eyes brightened slightly, and she walked over to hug Jiang Yue. Only then did she look at Jiang Xuenian, who was beside Jiang Yue.

“Mom, you must be tired from your journey,” Jiang Xuenian said with a slight smile.

Qiu Fanrou gently replied, “It’s not hard for a career I love.”

“Mom, Dad is waiting for you in the car. Let’s go,” Jiang Yue said.

Back in the car, Jiang Xuenian chose the front passenger seat. In the back were Jiang Kai, Qiu Fanrou, and Jiang Yue.

The book stated that Qiu Fanrou only had eyes for the piano, neglecting her two children considerably. Jiang Xuenian, seeing it firsthand, felt there was some difference from the book’s description.

Since getting into the car, Qiu Fanrou hadn’t stopped asking about and caring for Jiang Yue. However, she paid no attention to her daughter, Jiang Xuenian.

After Qiu Fanrou once again inquired about Jiang Yue’s military life, Jiang Yue said, “Mom, I’m a man. It’s only right for me to endure hardships and fatigue. It’s my sister who works hard studying at school.”

Yesterday, when Jiang Yue chatted with Jiang Xuenian, he found that she was still copying notes at home. In that instant, he felt incredibly soft-hearted.

*Who says his sister isn’t good? She’s clearly incredibly good.*

*She doesn’t even forget to study during the holidays.*

Qiu Fanrou glanced forward. Jiang Xuenian caught her gaze in the rearview mirror, meeting Qiu Fanrou’s seemingly gentle but utterly emotionless, cold eyes.

“Niannian, you should take care of your health at school,” Qiu Fanrou finally said, showing some concern for Jiang Xuenian.

Jiang Xuenian smiled back, “Thank you, Mom, I know.”

*Fortunately, the Jiang Xuenian currently in this body is not the one who yearned for maternal love, otherwise, with such differential treatment, “Jiang Xuenian” would be devastated.*

Qiu Fanrou returned this time because a piano tour performance was temporarily added in Bin City.

The performance was in a week. Qiu Fanrou returned home and went straight into the piano room.

Jiang Kai seemed accustomed to it, completely unbothered by Qiu Fanrou’s neglect.

His work was very busy; picking up Qiu Fanrou at the airport was time he squeezed in.

Jiang Xuenian didn’t deny Qiu Fanrou’s charm, but she also didn’t deny her own indifference to such women.

After enduring two days at home, Jiang Xuenian was finally sent back to school by Jiang Yue.

Jiang Yue parked at the school gate. Jiang Xuenian pulled open the car door and got out.

Jiang Yue lowered the car window, slowly revealing his handsome face. “Niannian, I’ll pick you up to watch the piano performance on the day of Mom’s tour.”

Jiang Xuenian had to participate in the city-wide league semi-finals next week. After thinking for a moment, she decided the competition was more important and said, “I won’t go. I have something else that day.”

Jiang Yue thought Jiang Xuenian was upset. His face fell, and he said, “Niannian, I know you’re sad. Mom’s attitude really isn’t good. It’s understandable if you don’t want to come. Don’t worry, just do well at school, and Brother will explain the rest for you.”

“Thank you, Brother.” Jiang Xuenian hadn’t expected Jiang Yue to be so understanding. For the first time, she called Jiang Yue “Brother” from the bottom of her heart.

••••

Jiang Xuenian declined Qiu Fanrou’s piano performance for the city-wide league. However, three days before the city-wide league, the school suddenly announced that the league would be postponed by two days, and the school would organize students to watch the live broadcast of Qiu Fanrou’s piano performance together.

When the students of Class Three heard they could watch Qiu Fanrou’s piano performance live, they all got excited.

“Qiu Fanrou! She’s actually back in Bin City! We’re so lucky to be able to watch Qiu Fanrou’s live broadcast at school.”

“I want to go in person! Qiu Fanrou is the G.O.A.T.!!!”

Jiang Xuenian hadn’t expected Qiu Fanrou to have so many student fans.

“Why do you admire Qiu Fanrou so much?” Jiang Xuenian asked Yin Yan curiously.

Yin Yan said, “Why? Because she’s Qiu Fanrou, Jiang Kai’s wife, the former number one beauty of the Alliance. These are just a small part of her many titles. Why do you think everyone likes her so much?”

“I heard Qiu Fanrou gave Lieutenant General Jiang a pair of fraternal twins. I wonder where they go to school; they must be exceptionally outstanding. I really want to know what Goddess Qiu’s children look like. Perhaps they’ll surpass their parents.”

Jiang Xuenian: “…I think you shouldn’t hold too much hope. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.”

*For example, her face has no resemblance to ‘surpassing one’s parents.’*

On the day of Qiu Fanrou’s live piano performance, students from various classes sat in their classrooms, watching Qiu Fanrou’s performance on a large screen via projection technology.

Jiang Xuenian listened to one piece of music and didn’t find anything special about it. She simply couldn’t mimic the enraptured expressions of others.

If no one had been taking photos at the venue, Jiang Xuenian would have even suspected that everyone in the class had been bribed.

A fervent round of applause erupted at the concert venue.

The students in the class stood up, excitedly clapping their hands sore.

Jiang Xuenian could only follow the crowd and applaud along.

Jiang Xuenian initially thought St. Lyceum was already exaggerated enough. To her surprise, on the day of the city-wide league, the school leaders actually invited Qiu Fanrou to visit the school.

At that moment, Jiang Xuenian was furiously writing answers for a history exam. The questions weren’t difficult, but there were many of them, and the answers required a lot of writing. Jiang Xuenian’s pen was flying across the paper.

The principal, for some unknown reason, openly brought Qiu Fanrou into the exam room for a tour while students were still taking their tests, not at all worried about affecting the students’ answers.

Jiang Xuenian looked up at Qiu Fanrou, then lowered her head and continued writing.

The principal directly brought Qiu Fanrou to Jiang Xuenian’s side, pointed to Jiang Xuenian’s densely filled paper, and said to Qiu Fanrou, “Look at this student. She usually studies diligently and seriously, which is why she writes so brilliantly during exams.”

Jiang Xuenian: “…” *Principal, can you be any more obvious???*

Qiu Fanrou knew her daughter’s true nature. The excellence Jiang Xuenian displayed was eighty percent due to memorizing the answers given by the principal.

“I think the child over there is even better.”

“Teacher Qiu, you truly have discerning eyes! This is our St. Lyceum’s top student, who has held the position for a long time and has never once placed second.”

Qiu Fanrou stood by Shi Qingfan for a while before following the principal to visit the next sports field.

After the exam ended, everyone in the first exam room was incredibly excited.

“Goddess Qiu walked past me twice!!”

“Goddess Qiu touched the corner of my desk!”

“Goddess Qiu’s voice is so gentle. Her daughter must be so happy.”

Shi Qingfan finished packing her things and came to find Jiang Xuenian.

“What do you want for lunch?” Shi Qingfan asked.

Jiang Xuenian said, “Braised pork, braised fish, sweet and sour pork, osmanthus cake.”

Two dishes Jiang Xuenian liked, and two Shi Qingfan liked.

Shi Qingfan sat in the empty seat next to Jiang Xuenian.

“I’m afraid many people didn’t perform well in this exam,” Shi Qingfan said.

“Because of Qiu Fanrou?”

“The goddess came, everyone’s hearts were stirred up, who could focus on answering questions?”

Jiang Xuenian suddenly smiled. “Don’t worry, I performed steadily.”

“Besides, Qiu Fanrou has nothing to do with being a goddess in my heart. There’s only one goddess I like, and she’s more perfect than Qiu Fanrou.”

“Who?” Shi Qingfan asked curiously, feeling a slight unhappiness in her heart.

*Who on earth held such an important place in Jiang Xuenian’s heart?*