Chapter 1529 - 1518: Revenge for My Sister

Chapter 1529: Chapter 1518: Revenge for My Sister

Ye Qiu had no objection to letting a top-tier actress wear a dress she designed to walk the red carpet and receive an award; it was a great opportunity to boost her reputation.

Ye Qiu quickly finalized the details with this actress. Since the film festival was just around the corner, she simply took another week’s leave from school. The school didn’t disagree now; her fame was here, and she had become a disciple of Jian Lifan, being busy was normal. If she achieves great success in the future, won’t the school also gain honor?

Upon learning she wasn’t returning for a while, Xia Meng inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief because she didn’t know how to face her. But at the same time, she was very jealous; why wasn’t it her who caught the attention of Jian Lifan? She had ambition, but when thinking of the average evaluations her professional teacher gave her designs, she felt disheartened and discouraged.

However, she was at least roommates with Ye Qiu. If she sought guidance in the future, Ye Qiu should help teach her some knowledge, right?

Yu You, who had somewhat better grades than Xia Meng, didn’t have many thoughts. She congratulated Ye Qiu on her phone and then focused intensely on her studies. She didn’t have such great talent; perhaps she couldn’t become a fashion master in the future, but as long as she concentrated and worked hard, receiving brand invitations shouldn’t be a problem. Even if she didn’t go to a brand, having a solid foundation to enter the entertainment industry was also a very good choice.

Compared to Xia Meng, Li Si Yue had it worse. After all, she was still a freshman with no special circumstances, how could she take such a long leave?

But now everyone knew she was Li Zhihua’s cousin. Previously, she flaunted her connection with Li Zhihua, garnering countless envious and jealous glances, but now Li Zhihua’s reputation was ruined. The attention she received coming to school now was ridicule and disdain.

Previously, others looked down on Ye Qiu, and now they looked down on her the same way; who asked her to be Li Zhihua’s sister, to look down on others because of Li Zhihua’s fame? It was all just karma.

After taking a week’s leave, Li Zhihua arrived at school discreetly. In the dormitory, Yu You ignored her, while Xia Meng, who was her little follower, occasionally sneered, driving her to despair.

Li Si Yue was now furious with her cousin and threw tantrums at home demanding to drop out. Naturally, her parents were distressed for their daughter, and thus vented their anger on Li Zhihua.

Li Zhihua’s parents were now in chaos. Their once proud daughter had committed such an error; which relatives and friends wouldn’t mock them? Even their business was affected. But she was still their daughter; not only couldn’t they blame her for fearing she wouldn’t understand, but they also had to hire a lawyer to fight the case for her.

"Why is Ye Qiu so stubborn? Not taking the money, she insists on a lawsuit. What good does it do her?" Mother Li said very irritably.

Mr. Li then closed the door with a serious expression: "I’ve recently discovered something that may be related to Ye Qiu not letting go of our daughter."

"What is it?"

"Ye Qiu’s mom is the ex-wife of my brother-in-law, meaning she’s Zhan Yao’s younger sister."

Li Zhihua’s head shot up upon hearing this, her gaze terrifyingly fierce. She gritted her teeth and said, "So that’s it; from the moment she approached me, she was already planning. She wants revenge for her sister."

"But Zhan Yao committed suicide, and our daughter merely plagiarized a design. Is it necessary to go this far?" Mother Li said in outrage, "Can’t we just talk things over? Must she ruin our daughter!"

Li Zhihua’s eyes flickered listening because she knew what really happened regarding Zhan Yao’s death. Apart from her, only Wang Chengyang and Aunt and Uncle knew; her parents were unaware.

"Why not have my brother-in-law come back once? Let him talk to Ye Qiu, preferably convince her to issue a statement of forgiveness. The two kids could then take a picture together; they’re relatives, is there a need to strain relations?" Mother Li suggested.

"Would he be unwilling?"

"He agreed to settle Zhan Yao’s case quickly without pursuing our daughter’s plagiarism before, what’s there not to agree now? I’ll call him immediately."

Li Zhihua listened and went back to her room, then called Aunt. Aunt loved her the most and would surely persuade Uncle, and as for Zhan Yao’s death, Li Zhihua confidently believed Ye Qiu couldn’t know the truth. Ye Qiu was already avenged now, she should have vented her anger. Isn’t reconciling through her birth father’s guidance the logical next step?

Even though Li Zhihua had no talent, she truly enjoyed designing and was unwilling to leave this circle like this. If she wanted smooth development in the future, Ye Qiu’s forgiveness was essential.

The matter seemed to be resolvable all of a sudden. Li Zhihua’s strained emotions of many days finally saw some relief.

Aunt Li received her niece’s plea for help and agreed wholeheartedly, pressuring her husband with status and their son. On one side were a wealthy, high-status wife and younger son, and on the other was a daughter who didn’t grow up around him with little affection. Zhan Hui could hardly choose otherwise.

At that moment, Ye Qiu was unaware that her biological father was coming back, and if she knew, she would be thrilled because suing Li Zhihua was to force him to return.

Without Zhan Hui’s return, how could she investigate the truth about her sister’s death that year? How could she make this man pay? For an outsider, he neglected even the death of his own daughter. Zhan Hui wanted to play the family card? Ridiculous!

Ye Qiu had no intention of addressing Li family’s reconciliation message, as she was wholeheartedly modifying the dress for Actress Zhang. The production was rushed given the tight schedule then, and the actress wasn’t the same size as the model; some details needed adjusting.

Actress Zhang was trying on the gown for the last time. Looking at her stunning reflection in the mirror, she almost didn’t recognize herself; and besides beauty, the gown also gave her an imposing aura.

She had been dormant for two years in recent years, unsuccessful in her love life. Newcomers swarmed in, many claimed she was finished. This time, she needed to make everyone realize she wasn’t too old; she remained the top in Hua Country’s film circle, and no matter how popular newcomers were, they could only look up to her.

Actress Zhang knew the gemstones on the gown were genuine. Originally thinking they weren’t that valuable, she realized after witnessing it, every gemstone was indeed priceless. Thinking of the past when she said she would buy it, she thought even one movie’s paycheck might not be enough.

Fortunately, Ye Qiu agreed to lend it to her. She felt Ye Qiu would definitely become famous, secretly deciding to maintain a good relationship with her. Perhaps she would get the latest designed gowns more easily than others in the future.