Chapter 1: Rebirth

In a luxuriously decorated study, a school uniform-clad girl gazes up at a peculiar calligraphy piece on the wall.

The white rice paper bears strong, vigorous black characters.

Jiya recognizes them; they are her own handwriting.

This was her award-winning piece from a calligraphy competition she participated in.

Standing before the framed calligraphy, Jiyas eyes well up with emotion.

This artwork marks both the beginning and end of her youth.

Her fingers trace downward, finally resting on the signature.

Looking at the date, Jiyas eyes glisten with tears.

She has returned...

To her home...

To the summer of her seventeenth year...

"Sister, your dress is ready. Would you like me to send my makeup artist in to do your makeup?" The door bursts open, and a girl enters with a sweet smile, holding a gown.

"Ji Rou, what are you doing here?" Jiya quickly hides her tears, regarding the person and the dress she brought, her expression cooling.

Ji Rou nonchalantly places the dress down and approaches Jiya.

"Sister is finally home. I want to contribute on such a joyous occasion. After all, Ive been in your place for so many years, so I want to do something to make it up to you... I hope it wont make you uncomfortable."

Her voice is pleasant, and her eyes are filled with concern, as if genuinely considering Jiyas feelings.

But Jiya will not fall for her "kindness" again.

"Leave the dress, Id like to stay a bit longer... Honestly, Im very nervous. I have to meet so many people..."

She deliberately avoids Ji Rous gaze.

Upon hearing this, Ji Rous eyes curve even more.

"Its normal to be nervous, you havent been back in a long time~ Ill leave first, call me when youre ready. But dont take too long, we dont want to keep everyone waiting."

"I understand."

Ji Rou leaves with a smile, leaving Jiya alone to ponder.

That year, Jiya had just entered her ideal high school.

With a strong interest in calligraphy from a young age, she won an award in a national competition.

At such a young age, she mastered the challenging Cuan Long Yan Stele, a style that few could write, let alone well.

Not only did calligraphy masters favor her, but major media outlets also reported on her, and for a time, her reputation soared. Everyone believed she could promote the essence of Chinese culture.

It was this competition that led the richest family in City S, the Ji family, to knock on her door.

Through genetic comparison, the Ji family announced on the spot that she was the long-lost daughter they had been searching for!

The Ji family was not only the local richest but also had a profound background, rumored to have a noble title granted by Country X. They were a true noble family.

Suddenly being told she was part of such a grand family startled Jiya. Although surprised, after several discussions, the Ji family decided to bring Jiya back to her roots.

And today is the welcome party prepared by the Ji family for her.

In addition to her adoptive and biological parents, the Ji family also invited celebrities and socialites to celebrate their daughters return.

Such a gathering is a gathering of big shots.

It is evident that the Ji family truly wants to legitimize this daughter.

But it was also on this day that she made a fool of herself!