Although show their faces, video laid groundwork and basically believed it. saying goes, believe what believe. The online sentiment reversed, and dad need defend anymore. came home early. sent away and called private talk.
'Dad, what's wrong?' nervously. This shouldn't fault, right?
He frowned slightly, tell us all these things happening at school?'
I answered 'I thought could handle myself and worry you.' expected so ruthless using life scheme me.
My dad 'We hoped you'd mature and steady. It's that can handle things yourself, but should also tell and Dad if you're bullied.'
'Okay,' nodded, eyes stinging.
'Shushu, tell things openly because respect your thoughts. But don't create distance between us. We're family. Even if really mess up, it's okay. You can behind us. Dad just wants happy.'
I hugged him, 'Dad, I'm already very happy now.'
At moment, seemed understand jealous me. can't forgive harm she caused and family, admit somewhat understand now.
10
When returned school, incident had passed. Classmates who previously mocked apologized one after another. Except belle.
I pursue After all, hadn't taken those things heart Teacher maintained discipline, comforting exams and dwell distractions.
Then he called office familiar place. form, Teacher feeding inspirational quotes:
'People can't choose their origins, but can choose their path forward.'
'Don't torment over meaningless matters. Hold onto happiness now.'
'The grace birth can't compare grace upbringing. Some things aren't worth obsessing over.'
I couldn't help picking at ear, 'I understand. Thanks your concern, Teacher. Anything else?'
Teacher cheerfully pulled report card, while you're still last in rankings midterm, you've improved significantly I'm awarding certificate Don't let factors affect you. Keep up!'
'Thanks, mean, Teacher.'
Although grades much than before, further will difficult. Yang right I'm cut academic pursuits. I've worked hard reduce basic questions, but even after tutors explained problems till were still couldn't grasp them.
During big belle supermarket.
I grabbed bottle water, 'I'll buy drink. What do want?'
Without ceremony, she cola and waited pay.
'You posted that audio confession wall, right?' asked.
'No.'
'I know you. Stop pretending.'
She looked 'I anonymous! How did know?'
I 'Bribed confession wall admin. Sent and he told me. So stop posting online it's unreliable and leaks information.'
'Hey! wasn't helping you! just learn truth and posted factually.'
'Fine. How did find out?' curiously.
She grimaced, 'Though hate admit it, that tattooed guy big gold chain is cousin. My uncle's own So embarrassing! learns despite getting beaten so many times.'
I nodded, 'Alright, still thanks. But did hate so much Because Qingqing?'
'Not hesitated, 'Mainly because... really carbonated drinks.'
What?
Whatever. Since from snarky, she hadn't done anything too bad, I'll tentatively build small boat her.
11
Xue Jia said hadn't been long disciplinary action from school. After taking few days sick leave injuries, she returned even after medical leave expired.
I feel over because major incident caused in life hasn't happened. previous life, maintained pure white flower harmony family.
Now that persona has collapsed, she do something extreme.
Regarding Qingqing, mixed feelings. Reborn, clearly understand how much parents me, while also witnessing parents' cruelty and indifference.
If I'd stayed under parents' abuse, can't guarantee wouldn't done worse things. The toxic birth and selfish parents original sin. me... just fortunate meet parents.
I'm her, but rather another version myself one.
I Jia check around neighborhood, since shouldn't seen there and avoid encountering them.
On Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, noon buy favorite mini-cakes after leaving, call.
'Come house.' It Qingqing.
'No.' I'm stupid.
'I something you.'
'Don't it.'
'You'll interested. Come see.'
'Then tell what is pressed.
She really refusing? Yang is here me.'
'I don't believe you.'
'Lin unblock WeChat. I'll show proof.'
Though doubtful, danger, unblocked her. immediately When answered, Yang's figure appeared locked in room, shot through small window from next door.
