Of course, Jiang Shuyu heard the rumors on campus. Because she knew the rumors, she became more determined to get Xiao Lingye. Otherwise, how could she salvage her reputation?

“Shuyu, why don’t we give up?” Mother Jiang looked at her daughter’s ugly face and tried to persuade her. “We just need to make sure we don’t make enemies out of them.”

Gong Tianhao had yet to make a move on the previous incident, so he probably decided to let them go. So Jiang Shuyu didn’t need to curry favor with a country bumpkin like Xiao Lingye anymore.

Jiang Shuyu bit her lip and said unwillingly, “Mom, I can’t give up now. I have good looks, a family background, and talent. I got into imperial university by my own ability. How am I not worthy of Xiao Lingye? How can he reject me time and time again?

“Xiao Lingye is just a country bumpkin from the countryside. If he is not Gong Tianhao’s brother-in-law, do you think I’d put down my face to pursue him? Now, I’m even laughed at by the entire school!”

Jiang Shuyu had gotten insane. She had to get Xiao Lingye deeply in love with her. Then, she would humiliate him. He would make Xiao Lingye kneel at her feet and cry bitterly. He would kowtow and admit his wrongdoings. Then, she would feel better.

Therefore, it was impossible for Jiang Shuyu to give up now.

When mother Jiang heard her daughter, her heart ached.

She said, “Shuyu, let’s stop, okay? Xiao Lingye is not worthy of you at all. He is not worth our efforts. In the future, Shuyu can find a better man. She will marry into a noble family and enjoy the life of a noble wife. Shuyu, let’s ignore him, alright?”

Jiang Shuyu was crying as she shook her head. “Mom, don’t worry. I won’t marry Xiao Lingye. My goal now is to make him fall in love with me and make him obediently become my dog.

“Think about it. Gong Tianhao’s brother-in-law will become my dog. In the future, we can use this dog to create huge benefits for us. How great would that be?

“In the future, when he is no longer useful, or when I have climbed up to a higher position, I can kick him off with one foot. Only then will I be able to resolve the hatred in my heart.”

When mother Jiang heard this, her expression was a little hesitant. With a worried expression, she asked, “But Shuyu, will that country bumpkin fall in love with you? If we accidentally offend him…”

Jiang Shuyu had already gone mad. She immediately said loudly, “Mom, don’t worry. As long as I work harder, Xiao Lingye will definitely fall in love with me.”

Mother Jiang became even more worried.

Then, Jiang Shuyu grabbed her mother’s hand. She looked anxious and excited as she said, “Mom, Mom, you always have ideas. Think of something for me. Once we take down Xiao Lingye, Gong Tianhao will definitely give us huge benefits. So we can’t give up!”

When mother Jiang heard this, she lowered her eyebrows. After thinking for a moment, she sighed and said, “Okay, I’ll help you!”

Jiang Shuyu immediately said happily, “Thank you, Mom!”