Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 1208

Chapter 1208: Rebuilding A Connection With Chen Xi

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Chen Xi’s motorcycle was heading straight toward them.

Tang Xue hastily tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, straightened her spine, and deliberately turned her gaze elsewhere—an affected air of indifference carefully arranged on her face.

But the girls around her weren’t buying it. One of them nudged her forward with a teasing lilt in her voice, eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Come on, Tang Xue, Young Master Chen is obviously here for you. Hurry up and go!"

Tang Xue’s cheeks flushed a shade of rose pink. With a shy giggle, she swatted the girl’s arm lightly. She could feel her heart pounding as Chen Xi’s sleek motorcycle drew closer, the polished chrome glinting in the sunlight. She had already rehearsed everything she’d say when he stopped to greet her—the tone she’d use, the way she’d tilt her head ever so slightly, the gentle curve of her lips.

But then, something strange happened.

Just as the motorcycle neared, right when it reached the closest point to where she stood—vroom!—it surged past her with a burst of speed, not even slowing down. No pause. No glance. Not even a flicker of acknowledgment.

Tang Xue’s smile froze on her face, awkward and brittle. The group of girls around her stood stunned, blinking at each other.

"What just happened?" one finally blurted out. "Chen Xi didn’t even stop to say hi to Tang Xue. Do you think maybe... he didn’t see her? Or—wait—did he see her and just ignore her? Tang Xue, did you two have a fight or something?"

"Exactly! That didn’t look like a guy chasing after a girl," another chimed in, voice dripping with disbelief. "But I swear one of the guys in class said Chen Xi skipped the freshmen mixer just to show his devotion to Tang Xue. What’s going on? Don’t tell me he’s fallen for someone else?"

Tang Xue’s complexion turned an ashen pale, but she fought to maintain composure. Her facial muscles twitched as she forced a gentle, noble smile, brushing off the sting in her chest.

"There were too many people just now. He probably didn’t notice me," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "And even if he’s interested in someone else now, I wouldn’t mind. I’d wish them well."

The girls exchanged doubtful glances. The excuse sounded just polished enough to be fake. After all, Chen Xi had passed right in front of them. What kind of man couldn’t see a whole group of girls standing in broad daylight?

It was becoming painfully clear: the rumors had perhaps been exaggerated. Chen Xi, it seemed, didn’t value Tang Xue as much as people had believed. Awkward chuckles rippled through the group, each girl hiding her discomfort behind a thin veil of amusement.

Everyone knew Chen Xi came from serious money. His family wasn’t just rich—they were powerful. His elder brother was a retired military officer with ties to the highest echelons of government and the armed forces. Old money. Old power. That kind of pedigree didn’t just open doors—it built entire palaces.

And when Chen Xi had made those overt gestures toward Tang Xue—moving her things on the first day of school, always hovering nearby—people had assumed she’d landed the role of his girlfriend-in-the-making. So even if Tang Xue wasn’t the most likable person, everyone still scrambled to curry favor with her. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with a future heiress-in-law?

But now? Not even a glance. Not even a second of hesitation. Just the roar of a motorcycle disappearing into the distance.

They couldn’t help but wonder: had Chen Xi simply been infatuated for a brief moment, a fleeting crush that had already fizzled out? The whole backstory—about him secretly harboring feelings for Tang Xue since high school—suddenly felt... implausible.

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