At this moment, the class bell rang across the campus. Qianzi said: “Okay, I understand. Let’s go back to class. I’ll tell you after class.”
Tang Qiqi nodded reluctantly.
The afternoon sunlight filtered through sparse maple leaves, falling on people without heat. Xia Qianzi quietly leaned against the maple tree, silent.
“You’ll just go along with him? Do whatever he says?”
Qianzi picked up a maple leaf turned red and yellow: “What else can I do?
Tang Qiqi seemed to suddenly remember something: “Right, aren’t you close with his sister? Let’s discuss this with her.”
Qianzi shook her head: “Useless. I’ve seen what kind of person Xing Tuo is. No one can stop him from doing what he wants!”
“Does Zhong Mingjie know?”
Qianzi shook her head.
“Should we tell him?” Qiqi asked.
Qianzi said: “No, this has nothing to do with him. Let’s not say anything.”
“How does it have nothing to do with him? If not for him, you would…”
Qianzi interrupted her: “Xing Tuo’s target has always been me. He’s just a scapegoat.”
“But he doesn’t know about your relationship with Xing Tuo. He’ll misunderstand. Don’t you care about his feelings?” Tang Qiqi asked.
Qianzi said: “Isn’t it better if he misunderstands? I’m a dangerous person. You shouldn’t get too close to me.”
Tang Qiqi glared: “Am I someone who’s afraid of death?”
“I don’t mean that. I just don’t want to implicate you.”
“You’re underestimating me, Tang Qiqi. Watch, no matter what, I’ll stand by your side!”
Looking at Qiqi’s resolute face, Qianzi was speechless.
Nali slowly approached her: “Tell me, if Xing Tuo knew that you were violated, would he still want you?”
“Aren’t you afraid the school will find out?” An uncontrollable tremor spilled from her lips.
Nali sneered coldly: “What do you think?” She then signaled to the two men.
The two men quickly approached Qianchi, who fearfully backed away: “Don’t come near!”
Nali’s terrifying laughter echoed around them.
Xing Yun, who was sketching nearby, couldn’t help but furrow her brow. Listening carefully, it seemed like someone was calling for help. She followed the sound.
