Reborn Aristocrat: Return of the Vicious Heiress
chapter-1199

Lin Yingxin had put in a ton of effort into planning for the Heiress’ Gala. The invites for the Heiress’ Gala would usually be all given out ten days before the event and the remaining time would be used for the talents to practice and get ready.

It was clear that Xia Ruya was planning to use the Heiress’ Gala against Wen Xinya, and she had actually begun devising the scheme right from the start. Lin Yingxin definitely already decided to invite her a long time ago. Yet, she only handed the invite to Wen Xinya two days before the gala.

Two days was barely enough for her to find out about the Heiress’ Gala, let alone prepare herself well for the performance. Lin Yingxin made her moves seem open and upright. If others were to question her, she could just say that she had heard of Wen Xinya’s talent at the last minute and hence, decided to invite her at such short notice.

However, if Wen Xinya were to make a fool out of herself during the Heiress’ Gala, others wouldn’t take it that she had just failed to make adequate preparations. Instead, others would just say that Wen Xinya was not as talented as she seemed to be on the surface.

Back then, Ye Feiyu’s cousin was praised for being talented but ended up being embarrassed because Lin Yingxin plotted against her. That was how Lin Yingxin rose to fame.

Wen Xinya had vaguely guessed that Xia Ruya and Lin Yingxin colluded with each other with the intention of ruining her reputation. Although Old Mr. Mo’s reputation might not be ruined, tongues would still wag.

Even if she could not do anything to Old Mr. Mo, she would be able to upset Wen Xinya.

She wanted to give Wen Xinya a hard time but knew that making use of the Wen Family would not help her achieve her goals. However, she could use Old Mr. Mo, who meant the most to Wen Xinya. Hence, harming him was the only way she could provoke Wen Xinya.

The string of the zither that Wen Xinya was playing snapped with a loud and piercing shrill. At the same time, it also cut her finger, which began bleeding profusely.

The crimson made her heart palpitate as it appeared ominous.

Xia Ruya has made Grampy her target!

Wen Xinya was still staring blankly at the blood droplet on her fingertip, after which Si Yiyan grabbed her wrist all of a sudden and began sucking her finger tenderly. The stinging pain made her become clearheaded. She sobered up and looked at Si Yiyan.

Si Yiyan squatted beside her and continued sucking on her wounded finger.

A moment later, Si Yiyan let go of her finger and said, “Press your finger against the wound while I go get the first aid kit.”

Wen Xinya did as she was told.

Si Yiyan turned around and strode out of the room before returning with the first aid kid. He swiftly took out the medicated ointment that would help with the bleeding and applied it on her wound. “Does it hurt?”

Wen Xinya shook her head and answered, “No!”

Si Yiyan took out the gauze and wrapped it around her wound.

Wen Xinya frantically said, “It’s just a minor injury that doesn’t have to be bandaged. Just put on a plaster. It’s simple and practical.”

It was just a minor cut that was only about a centimeter long. It was not deep either and did not require a bandage. Si Yiyan was just making a mountain out of a molehill.

Si Yiyan took out the bandage and wrapped it around her finger. “Don’t forget that the Heiress’ Gala is happening in two days. The wound may be small, but if you don’t take care of it, it might not heal in time for the Heiress’ Gala and your playing of the zither might be affected.”

The bandage allowed air to pass through and was more sanitary.

Since Wen Xinya decided to join the Heiress’ Gala and win a title, she could not meet with any mishaps at all.

Wen Xinya suddenly remembered that she had to attend the Heiress’ Gala and hence, pouted while allowing Si Yiyan to continue.

After bandaging her wound, Si Yiyan said, “I’ll be changing your dressing once every four hours. Don’t let your wound get in contact with water for the next two days and be careful not to touch it.”

Wen Xinya knew that it was a crucial period and dared not object. Hence, she exclaimed obediently, “Got it!”

After handing out the instructions to her, Si Yiyan began to chide her. “I just tuned the zither this morning and checked all of the strings. You played Ten-sided Ambush so many times and you’re definitely very familiar with it. How could you be so careless as to break the string and cut yourself?”

Breaking the string was just a minor issue, but her wound was not. Besides, she actually wounded herself in his presence.

Wen Xinya frowned and voiced her thoughts. She said worriedly, “Yan, one of the four people who abducted Xia Ruya back then became a retard while the rest died in unnatural ways. Clearly… Xia Ruya is no longer who she used to be. Her hands are now dirty and she has targeted Grampy. I don’t know why, but I feel really flustered for some reason.”

Be it in the previous lifetime or the present, Xia Ruya had filthy hands and Wen Xinya was the only one who knew how terrifying Xia Ruya could be. She was overwhelmed with fear now that Xia Ruya had targeted Old Mr. Mo.

Si Yiyan held her clammy hand and said, “Xinya, you’re being too nervous. Xia Ruya may be intending to use Old Mr. Mo as an excuse to deal with you, but she’s not foolish as to lay a hand on Old Mr. Mo. She can’t afford to bear the consequences even though she has a powerful supporter.”

Wen Xinya would often get flustered and nervous when it came to Old Mr. Mo. She took meticulous care of him and his health by feeding him with health supplements. She even painstakingly persuaded him to undergo a checkup at the hospital.

Her unusual behavior bothered Si Yiyan, though he did not probe any further or intervene.

Wen Xinya gradually stopped feeling so uneasy and calmed herself down. She took a deep breath and said, “You’re right, I was worrying for nothing.”

Xia Ruya was not that foolish as to get herself implicated just so she could take revenge. However, she was unsure if she was just comforting herself.

Si Yiyan noticed that she was still frowning. “If you’re still worried, I’ll send someone to keep an eye on her.”

After giving it some thought, Wen Xinya said, “Sounds good. I’ll have peace of mind.”

Si Yiyan’s subordinates were all capable and Xia Ruya’s instigator might not be as formidable as them. Hence, Si Yiyan’s words gave her a sense of relief.

Si Yiyan changed the subject and said, “Since you’re injured, don’t practice the zither for the next two days. You may need some power and lack fluidity when playing ‘Ten-sided Ambush’, but you’re already doing well. I’ll explain to you about plucking in detail later. How much you can absorb will depend on your own abilities.”

Wen Xinya could play the zither well and he didn’t demand her skills to be perfect in the past. However, things were different now that she would be joining a talent contest.

Wen Xinya nodded.