Rebirth from the Ashes Chapter 5

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

To be honest, Su Ruowan wasn't considered a beauty. Her palm-sized heart-shaped face held features that weren't appealing at all. Brows excessively thick, eyes too small, nose somewhat flat, lips rather thin.

However, she mastered the art of makeup, yielding results comparable to plastic surgery. It concealed every imperfection on her face, transforming her into a stunning sight.

Her leg encased in a plaster cast, Su Ruowan occupied a wheelchair. At the sound of that response, her eyes flashed with hardness for a brief instant. Soon after, they softened, and she gazed meekly toward Shen Xi. “Little Sis, what are you talking about?”

Rather than replying, Shen Xi seized Su Ruowan’s arm and yanked her from the wheelchair. A resounding slap struck the girl's face hard, followed by a forceful kick that hurled her aside.

The sequence unfolded flawlessly in one fluid, rapid motion.

Terror-stricken, Su Ruowan shrieked. She had crashed onto the ground already, clutching her belly. Agonizing pain surged through her insides as she sobbed, “Little Sis, why did you do that to me?”

Shen Xi smirked wickedly. “I’m off. I bet you’re the happiest one here, you can be the heiress of the Su family in peace. Since you are rejoicing, do you want me to help celebrate by lighting a few firecrackers?”

The Su family shot resentful glares her way while they hurriedly gathered around Su Ruowan, soothing and comforting her.

“Shen Xi, I’ll kill you!” Su Muyan’s eyes burned red with rage.

Shen Xi cast him a sidelong look, lifted the whip gripped in her hand, and cautioned, “Don’t anger me, or else I’ll expose every single one of you b*stards! I’ll tell everyone that Su Ruowan’s debut in the central role has been planned from the very beginning!”

Su Muyan halted abruptly. Teeth clenched in frustration, he observed her wild cackle, her overbearing posture, and her ferocious glare.

He vowed not to let this wretched Shen Xi escape punishment!

Without fail, he would ensure she paid dearly for today's deeds!

Shen Xi neared the doorway when a dashing young man dashed over, his face etched with severity.

Perfect!

It was none other than Su Ruowan’s fiancé, Gu Xiaohan!

All her foes had gathered!

Gu Xiaohan possessed striking looks paired with a haughty, elitist demeanor. Spotting Shen Xi, he swung his hand for a slap. “Shen Xi, you b*tch, how dare you bully Wanwan!”

Shen Xi moved faster still. Her slap connected with his cheek, and a kick slammed into his gut.

The impact propelled Gu Xiaohan two meters back. He crashed down at the threshold with a heavy thump.

Across the street at that moment.

A vehicle hurtled toward the entrance at breakneck speed, seemingly out of the driver's control. It barreled straight for Gu Xiaohan, sprawled helplessly on the ground.

Gu Xiaohan’s eyes bulged in terror, his voice frozen in his throat. He stared as the car raced closer.

A shrill screech pierced the air.

The vehicle halted abruptly with a sudden brake, mere inches from striking Gu Xiaohan. Clearly, the driver wielded expert control.

Gu Xiaohan, utterly shaken, collapsed limp on the pavement.

Shen Xi jabbed a finger at Gu Xiaohan, erupting into manic laughter.

The car window descended, unveiling part of a man's captivating features. He tilted his head faintly to eye Shen Xi, disheveled at the entrance. His voice, low and mesmerizing, rang out: “Where are you headed? I’ll give you a ride.”

Shen Xi spotted the driver and her eyes sparkled with delight. Composed, she slipped into the car and claimed the passenger seat. “To Golden Sea Bay.”

Everyone held dear by someone, and she was no different. She yearned to reunite with her adoptive parents—Madam Yun back home and Old Shen—the ones who cherished her above all in this world.

“Alright.” The man gave a nod. Asking no more, he sped off.