Chapter 9: Chapter Nine: Lin Sheng, the Pathetic Sycophant

"Aunt Li, what are you doing here? Isn't the laundry room on the first floor?"

"Miss, the second miss's room on the first floor is being renovated, so the laundry room has been moved up here."

"What? Who made that decision?" Grace Roxanne's eyes widened in shock.

Aunt Li was startled by her reaction, "It was... the second miss."

Grace Roxanne stomped down the stairs, snatched the book from Lena Roxanne's hand, and shouted, "Lena Roxanne! How am I supposed to sleep with the laundry room right next to my bedroom?"

"I slept like this before, didn't I?" Lena Roxanne lifted her eyelids and glanced at her, speaking in a nonchalant tone.

"I don't care, get it moved right now!" Grace Roxanne insisted loudly.

"Grace Roxanne! What are you yelling about over there?"

Orlando Roxanne had gone out for a business lunch and had drunk quite a bit. He had just started to fall asleep when he was woken up by the commotion, his voice tinged with impatience. Hearing the noise, Song Meixin also hurried over from the balcony.

"Daddy, Lena Roxanne had the construction team move the laundry room next to my room! The washing machine is so noisy, how can I sleep?" Grace Roxanne complained, feeling wronged.

Orlando Roxanne turned to look at Lena Roxanne, but before he could speak, Lena Roxanne said calmly, "I've been sleeping next to the laundry room for a year, and I never complained. Besides, the third floor is already set up, and it would be a hassle to redo everything."

Orlando Roxanne was too lazy to deal with such trivial matters. Hearing this, he told Grace Roxanne, "Enough. If your sister can handle it, why can't you? You always have so many problems."

"Daddy!" Grace Roxanne was stunned. In the past, whenever she and Lena Roxanne had disputes, Orlando Roxanne always sided with her.

Song Meixin noticed her husband's irritation. Ever since Grace Roxanne almost embarrassed him at a banquet, he had become somewhat dissatisfied with her. She quickly tried to smooth things over, "It's fine, just tell the maids not to do the laundry when you're sleeping."

"But even during the day, it's still very noisy," Grace Roxanne pouted.

"Shiluo," Song Meixin's tone became stern.

"I understand, Mom." Grace Roxanne glared at Lena Roxanne and stormed back to her room, fuming.

In just a few days, the room was renovated. Lena Roxanne sat comfortably on the swing chair on the balcony, enjoying the view of the garden. School was starting tomorrow, and she felt a strange sense of anticipation.

...

Linjiang University was the best comprehensive institution in Riverside City, and its clinical medicine program, which Lena Roxanne was enrolled in, ranked first in the country. On the first day of school, there were no classes; after the opening ceremony, the freshmen were dismissed.

The campus of Linjiang University was beautiful, with fragrant flowers and lush green grass. Lena Roxanne wandered through the grounds, savoring the tranquility of the moment.

However, this peace was shattered by an unwelcome voice.

"Well, if it isn't you. Did your dad buy your way into Linjiang University?"

Lin Sheng, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, leaned against his car, wearing a white suit that only made his dark skin look darker.

"What's it to you?" Lena Roxanne shot him a glare and continued walking.

Lin Sheng wasn't upset by her retort; instead, he became more intrigued.

Such a spicy little pepper... playing with her would probably be more fun than the fake high-and-mighty Grace Roxanne.

A lewd look flashed in his eyes as he looked at the girl with more intensity. He reached out to block Lena Roxanne, lowering his voice and whispering in her ear, "Little one, if you follow me, you won't have to work anymore. I'll give you whatever you want."

"Little one?" Lena Roxanne almost gagged. Who let this oily old man out to disgust people?

"Sorry, I'm not interested in trash recycling. Keep that for Grace Roxanne," she said with disdain.

"You dare call me trash?" Lin Sheng narrowed his eyes, raising his hand to slap her.

"What are you two doing?"

Grace Roxanne's shrill voice rang out nearby.

Grace Roxanne's grades weren't good enough to get into Linjiang University, but Song Meixin pulled some strings to get her into the music department. She strode over, trying to push Lena Roxanne, but Lena Roxanne easily dodged.

Seeing Grace Roxanne, Lin Sheng, afraid of a scene, began to lie.

"Shiluo, I was standing here waiting for you, but your sister came over and started talking to me, even trying to lean into my arms."

"What? Lena Roxanne, you little slut! You know Lin Sheng is my friend, how dare you be so shameless!"

Grace Roxanne, with her long, freshly done nails, tried to scratch Lena Roxanne's face, drawing curious glances from passing students.

"Are you crazy? You believe anything he says. Truly, fools and dogs go together forever," Lena Roxanne said sarcastically, easily intercepting her wrist and pushing it away.

"You dare call me a dog! I heard you work for the Wright family. Our Lin family has a partnership with them. Do you think I can't get you fired tomorrow?" Lin Sheng threatened fiercely.

"Mr. Lin, you sure have a lot of nerve! When did the Wright family's employees come under the Lin family's control?" Bill Hardy, who had come to pick up Lena Roxanne from school, heard Lin Sheng's words and quickly got out of the car.

"Z-Zhang Assistant?"

Oh no.

Lin Sheng's legs felt weak. Zhang Assistant was close to Mr. Ji, and even his father wouldn't dare offend him lightly.

"N-nothing, I was just joking. Please don't tell Mr. Ji."

At that moment, the car window rolled down, and a deep, authoritative voice spoke, "Starting tomorrow, the Wright family will cancel all cooperation with the Lin family. Otherwise, I'm afraid Mr. Lin might fire all my employees one day."

"Mr. Ji!" Lin Sheng was almost in tears, slapping himself, "Please don't be angry, I didn't mean it. Please don't cancel our partnership!"

The Lin family's business heavily relied on their cooperation with the Wright family. If it were canceled, they would be close to bankruptcy.

Hearing Emmanuel Wright's voice, Lena Roxanne quickly walked to the car.

"Boss, you're here~" Lena Roxanne gave him a wink and called out sweetly.

B-Boss? What kind of address is that?

Bill Hardy nearly slipped, wondering what these two were up to.

Emmanuel Wright understood and took the cue, "Yes, I need you to work overtime later."

Lin Sheng and Grace Roxanne were dumbfounded, watching them leave.

Lin Sheng tried to chase after them but only inhaled a mouthful of exhaust fumes.

"Lin Sheng, are you okay?" Grace Roxanne, seeing his bloodshot eyes, was a bit scared but still asked.

"Do I look okay to you?" He slapped Grace Roxanne, "If it weren't for you, this jinx, the Wright family wouldn't have canceled their partnership with us!"

Grace Roxanne was stunned; no one had ever dared to lay a hand on her. After recovering, she lost all composure and scratched at Lin Sheng's face, "Lin Sheng! How dare you hit me! I'll fight you!"

The two soon started fighting, and it took the school security guards to separate them.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Wright and Lena Roxanne left the school and went to a quiet restaurant nearby for lunch.