The Eldest Lady always wants to have a double O Relationship with her old enemy - Chapter 48

In the end, Tang Yanzhao still returned to Rong City with Shen Xianzhi.

During their time apart, Tang Yanzhao thought she had been able to disguise her feelings well, but the moment Shen Xianzhi appeared, everything collapsed.

Love is truly a mysterious thing—it arises uncontrollably, grows, and once it starts, it’s impossible to stop.

Yet reality dealt Tang Yanzhao a fatal blow; she, so unworthy, shouldn’t dare to hope for a love that was never hers to begin with.

During this period, Shen Xianzhi and Tang Yanzhao returned to the state they had been in before going to North City. Yet Tang Yanzhao could now be active right under Shen Xianzhi’s watchful eyes, and Shen Xianzhi was already satisfied.

If only she could survive the last month, then she would…

Even she herself hadn’t figured out what would come next.

As the competition approached, Hua Yan, who had taken half a month off, finally returned to school. After finishing a class, she immediately called Tang Yanzhao into her office.

“Come on, tell me. What’s going on?” Hua Yan looked at her with playful scrutiny.

Tang Yanzhao sat expressionless across from her and firmly denied, “Nothing.”

Hua Yan sneered, holding up a “yeah” gesture toward her eyes. “Do you think I’m just decoration?”

“…”

Tang Yanzhao had very little desire to communicate.

Hua Yan had anticipated this. She drummed her fingers on the desk absentmindedly. “I also heard what happened in North City. Those law-breaking students moved their entire families abroad shortly after you left. Do you know why?”

Tang Yanzhao knew Shen Xianzhi would intervene somehow, but she had never asked directly. Hearing Hua Yan’s words was slightly shocking, though she remained outwardly calm, only flicking her eyes slightly.

“It’s because the Shen family manipulated the situation. They had no choice; their financial losses couldn’t be recovered, and they had to flee the country with their remaining assets,” Hua Yan said, speaking the fact lightly, as if it were a simple wave of the hand. Achieving such a result required careful investigation and strategy.

“So, Shen Xianzhi truly cares for you. She protects you sincerely, worries about you, and I’ve seen it all. Yanzhao, why do you keep avoiding her?”

Tang Yanzhao’s lips moved slightly, finally forcing out, “We’re not compatible.”

Hua Yan suddenly laughed. “I thought you would say you didn’t like her!”

Tang Yanzhao’s eyes darkened; she gave no other reaction.

Hua Yan sighed and said seriously, “Let the past be the past. After leaving Aus City, Yanzhao, give yourself a chance to start anew. Don’t keep others out. With your personality, Shen Xianzhi must have endured quite a few grievances because of you.”

“Mm, so we’re not compatible.”

Hua Yan snorted. “That actually proves you’re most compatible! You must understand, someone like Shen Xianzhi—pampered since childhood, never facing setbacks—has no reason to endure grievances. She has the right to be willful, yet for you, she’s willing to set aside her pride and approach you. Her proud spirit bows only for one person. Yanzhao, she likes you deeply, even loves you to the bone.”

“And you, unable to deceive yourself, also like her. So why avoid it? In this vast sea of people, encounters are rare; love is even rarer. Meeting a love that touches your soul at a young age is a gift, regardless of who ends up with whom. Money, power, past experiences—they’re secondary. What matters most are you and her. Yanzhao, cherish her, and cherish yourself.”

Tang Yanzhao remained silent for a long time, finally speaking: “Hua Yan, liking someone is not a gift for me—it’s a punishment.”

“Huh?” Hua Yan asked, confused.

“Every time my heart moves, it makes her suffer—from initial coughing, sweating, and pale complexion to recently coughing up blood. It’s not pathological; we’ve done full medical check-ups.”

Hua Yan couldn’t believe it. “Are you joking?”

Tang Yanzhao’s expression was solemn. “No.”

“No, this… is it even possible? We’re materialists.”

“The fact remains so.” Tang Yanzhao said no more.

Hua Yan threw her hands up. “This is absurd. Unless I see it with my own eyes.”

“No,” Tang Yanzhao immediately refused. “She will feel bad.”

Hua Yan was speechless. Such a thing, who would believe it? Yet Tang Yanzhao was never one to joke, so the truth remained to be verified.

The competition ended, but the participants couldn’t immediately return home because the results affected North Coast University admissions. To minimize manipulation, officials released results in one day, then selected the top ten candidates based on submitted proof for interviews.

The interviews were extremely rigorous, testing reasoning, debate, and reaction skills, ultimately narrowing the winners to two, who received guaranteed admission to North Coast University.

It took three full days. When Tang Yanzhao returned to school, she saw a banner at the school gate:

“Congratulations to Tang Yanzhao on being admitted to North Coast University.”

Tang Yanzhao disliked such public displays. For a moment, she wanted to turn away—but then she saw Shen Xianzhi at the gate, hands behind her back, tilting her head with a smile. The little sunbeam instantly broke through Tang Yanzhao’s icy heart, stirring it into chaos.

Seeing Tang Yanzhao freeze, Shen Xianzhi ran toward her without hesitation and leapt into her arms, inhaling her faint scent of grapefruit rum.

Tang Yanzhao, too, exuded her long-lost sandalwood pheromone as she felt joy, which made her heartbeat uncontrollable.

Within a minute, Shen Xianzhi began having a symptom flare-up. Tang Yanzhao quickly backed away to keep a safe distance, but seeing her cough piteously was heartbreaking. She couldn’t let go.

From nearby under a tree, Hua Yan silently observed the brief interaction, noting even the blood stains between Shen Xianzhi’s fingers.

Hua Yan didn’t fully believe Tang Yanzhao’s words but didn’t deny them either, remaining skeptical while observing, because subtle details reveal the truth.

Tang Yanzhao couldn’t refuse Shen Xianzhi’s closeness, yet couldn’t accept her affection either. She felt powerless. The introvert she told herself she was might also be a cry for help.

Previously, Tang Yanzhao used competition as an excuse to distance herself. Now that the competition was over, her guaranteed university spot secured, and high school studies completed early, she had no plans for the two-month summer break.

Shen Xianzhi licked the blood on her lips and asked, “Yanzhao, this summer, will you stay with me?”

“No,” Hua Yan’s teasing voice came from afar. Both girls turned to see her in a shirt and slacks, with gold-rimmed glasses, dressed like a refined rascal.

“Why not?” Shen Xianzhi frowned.

“I have a senior at North Coast who’s a professor. She knows your situation and has already reached an agreement to let Yanzhao study experiments under her guidance.”

Shen Xianzhi looked at Tang Yanzhao suspiciously. “Really?”

Tang Yanzhao paused, then nodded knowingly. “Mm.”

No more words were spoken, to avoid revealing anything.

“Hmph!” Shen Xianzhi pinched her fingers in frustration but didn’t let go.

Hua Yan insisted on being the thorn in their side, pulling Tang Yanzhao’s arm. “I still need her to sign a contract with specific details. I’ll take her first, and then I’ll return her to you.”

Shen Xianzhi would not become an obstacle to Tang Yanzhao’s future, so she had to let go for now.

On the way to the car, Tang Yanzhao said, “It’s not right to trick her like this.”

“It’s not wrong, and I didn’t see you refuse,” Hua Yan shot back.

Tang Yanzhao was speechless.

Hua Yan smirked. “Besides, I’m not tricking her. It’s the truth. Here, the contract.”

Tang Yanzhao quickly read through it and saw that it indeed included projects she had long been interested in.

Everything aligned perfectly. She signed her name.

The next day, she was sent back to North City.

Once again, a long-distance separation began—but this time, there was no clear return date.

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