Chapter 128 Overtaking The Spotlight
Wu Yuqing was utterly furious, unable to tolerate the current outcome. She believed she had completely ruined Liu Ran, turning her into an ugly spectacle, stripping her of her degree and graduation certificate.
So why was Liu Ran still outshining her today? By what right?
Wu Yuqing rushed forward and violently ripped off Liu Ran's mask and sunglasses.
She screamed in rage, "Look everyone, look at this woman's true face."
The next moment.
The surrounding students let out a collective gasp!
Wu Yuqing sneered, pleased with their reaction. She turned to Liu Ran and said, "Liu Ran, you ugly monster, how dare you attend the school anniversary? You... Ah....."
Wu Yuqing suddenly let out a bloodcurdling scream. She stumbled backward, staring in horror at the face before her, a face of unparalleled beauty.
This face was so familiar. It was the face that had been the undisputed campus belle of Qingzhou University since the moment she first entered.
Over the years, Wu Yuqing was consumed by jealousy. She couldn't bear to see her roommate so radiant while she was relegated to being mere background foliage.
Her family background was superior, and her own beauty had been praised since childhood.
Yet, whenever she was with Liu Ran, she was always overshadowed. Men's eyes would linger on her for no more than a second.
Now, that nightmare-inducing face reappeared before her, looking as charming, youthful, beautiful, and pure as she did in her sophomore and junior years, a truly captivating sight.
Seeing this, Wu Yuqing was completely stunned, frozen in place.
She couldn't fathom how such severe injuries could be healed, and not only healed, but rendered even more beautiful than before!
What kind of medical skill was this?
At this moment, Gao Juan and others were in a frenzy, crowding around Liu Ran and excitedly asking,
"Liu Ran, Liu Ran, the scars on your face are healed!"
"Heavens! Your skin is so delicate, it makes us jealous."
"Yes! Yes! Look, four years after graduation, we've all aged, but your face and skin are still like when we were in college. Liu Ran, when did your appearance recover?"
The former classmates chattered and inquired with great excitement.
Liu Ran blushed, feeling the genuine affection in their words.
Liao Meili also approached, her eyes red, and said to Liu Ran, "Liu Ran, your appearance has recovered. That's wonderful. I've felt so sorry about it all this time. Seeing your injuries healed makes me so happy for you."
Liu Ran generously replied, "Meili, you don't need to blame yourself. I know you felt bad about it. When you accidentally injured my face last time, I didn't blame you at all. It's all in the past now, so you really shouldn't feel guilty."
Hearing this, Liao Meili lowered her head, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.
Finally, she nodded and said, "Thank you, Liu Ran."
Gao Juan, standing next to Liu Ran, suddenly hugged her again. Her sturdy physique was exceptionally noticeable in the crowd.
She shouted, "Let's go, let's go, we're going into the school! Our Design College's campus belle has returned. This year, the most dazzling star of Qingzhou University's centennial celebration will be from our Design College."
"I heard there's a Centennial Star competition tonight. Tonight, this Centennial Star will undoubtedly belong to our Design College's campus belle, Liu Ran."
Gao Juan, the class president, beamed with pride and led her companions towards the red carpet.
The surrounding student union members watched with envy.
The women looked at Liu Ran with admiration and longing, while the men's eyes were fixed on her, unmoving.
Standing to the side, Wu Yuqing watched this scene and was once again consumed by rage.
She hadn't expected that just upon entering the school gates, she would be so thoroughly trampled by Liu Ran.
Liao Meili stood nearby, observing Wu Yuqing's state with a touch of fear, but she slowly walked over. After all, Liao Meili knew her future prospects depended entirely on Wu Yuqing.
Liao Meili whispered to Wu Yuqing, "Yuqing, they've all gone in. Should we… should we go in too?"
Hearing this, Wu Yuqing whirled around and glared at Liao Meili, fuming. "That little slut Liu Ran still considers you her best friend, so why aren't you with her? Why are you coming to me?"
Liao Meili flinched and whispered, "Yuqing, I was just being polite with Liu Ran. There's no need to fall out with her now. You're my only true friend, Yuqing. Let's go in."
Wu Yuqing snorted and said, "True friend? Heh, are you worthy? But you did well. I'll repay you. Damn it, that little slut Liu Ran, I never expected that after so many years since graduation, she'd actually healed the scars on her face. But this time, I'll make her regret coming to this centennial celebration."
"Let's go. Come with me. Today, I'm going to utterly disgrace her again, leaving her completely ruined."
The group entered the university campus.
Amidst Gao Juan and the others' embrace, Liu Ran's mood gradually improved, and her confidence began to return.
Meanwhile, students from other departments and grades were all amazed when they first saw Liu Ran.
It was important to note that this centennial celebration had invited not only recent graduates but also elite figures who had graduated over ten or twenty years ago, individuals who now held significant influence and social standing.
Yet, even these esteemed individuals were astonished upon seeing Liu Ran.
After walking the red carpet and signing their names in the guest book, each person would receive a room key. All 1,000-plus attendees would be accommodated in single dorm rooms for the night.
Upon receiving their room keys and personal items, they also got an invitation to the centennial celebration, a truly ceremonial experience.
Liu Ran, Gao Juan, and the others chuckled as they collected these items. Gao Juan excitedly exclaimed, "Wow! It really feels like a ceremony! It's like we've returned to our freshman year."
The surrounding classmates nodded and said, "Yes, if only time could rewind."
"If I could go back to freshman year, I'd definitely stop playing games so much. The first thing I'd do is chase a girlfriend. Thinking back now, how many girlfriends did I miss out on? If I'd played one less game and gotten a girlfriend, I wouldn't be a single dog right now!"
At this moment, a girl nearby suddenly began to cry. She said, "If I really had a second chance, I would definitely seize the opportunity. I wouldn't lose that boy who looked at me with all his heart. I would spend time with him, graduate together, get married. That's the life I yearn for."
Everyone sighed and, holding their keys, stood off to the side.
Before long, the current President of Qingzhou University, Li Chenghui, stepped forward.
Li Chenghui gestured with his arm and said, "Welcome back, everyone. I'll keep this brief."
"During the day today, specialized personnel will showcase Qingzhou University's changes over the past century. Tonight, there will be a Centennial Star bonfire performance. Tomorrow is our main event."
"As you all know, Qingzhou University's emblem will be redesigned. Therefore, whoever's design proposal is adopted tomorrow will receive a special honor from Qingzhou University for its centennial."