Bai Jianlian believed that Su Yao’s current appearance was all because of Mu Nanqiu’s influence.
It wasn’t Su Yao’s own idea to dress in women’s clothing or to transform herself into a girl like this.
All of it was just to win that woman’s favor.
This had nothing to do with Bai Jianlian originally, but after seeing it, she couldn’t just pretend she hadn’t.
After being beaten that day and returning home, Bai Jianlian thought a lot.
She considered revenge, but also thought about letting it go.
Although she and Su Yao had a period of acquaintance back in High School, they never truly understood each other.
Bai Jianlian was well aware of how laughable that childish “relationship” was, and how the “breakup” in the end was just as plain, like a simple greeting said goodbye.
The reason she paid attention to Su Yao was because Su Yao had that sort of outsider quality.
In a way, being an outsider was exactly the outstanding personality Bai Jianlian had sought at the time.
That was why she wanted to pull Su Yao close to her side.
And indeed, she did.
During the time they spent together afterward, Su Yao basically didn’t interact with anyone except Bai Jianlian, who had taken the initiative to approach her.
This greatly satisfied Bai Jianlian’s possessiveness.
She was the only one in class who often talked to Su Yao, making her a special individual.
Their unique personalities always attracted quite a few gazes.
It troubled Su Yao, but Bai Jianlian enjoyed it immensely.
In their first year of High School, Su Yao would still occasionally give some feedback, but by the second year, she barely paid any attention to Bai Jianlian.
As soon as school ended, she would quickly rush home to play games, immersing herself in them.
That was also when Su Yao met Mu Nanqiu online.
It was from that time on that Bai Jianlian gradually felt Su Yao’s rejection.
At first, she didn’t mind.
As long as someone listened to her, it was fine.
Since Su Yao didn’t talk to others, she didn’t worry about the word spreading.
Bai Jianlian poured everything—good or bad—onto Su Yao.
Once, she saw Su Yao quietly wiping tears away in a corner.
Bai Jianlian didn’t know what had happened.
Not knowing how to comfort her, Bai Jianlian simply walked over and asked, “What’s wrong?”
She still remembered those slightly reddened eyes, filled with clear tears, staring blankly at her.
Su Yao bit her lower lip lightly, as if holding back some deep pain, suppressing her emotions.
Bai Jianlian felt something in that gaze but couldn’t quite understand its meaning.
So she said, “What are you crying for?”
Right after saying it, Bai Jianlian regretted it.
But her previously carefree image made it hard to take back her words, so she forced herself to continue, “Crying won’t do any good.”
That day, Bai Jianlian never saw Su Yao again.
She didn’t come to class, and the teacher asked about her.
For the next several days, it was the same.
When Su Yao finally returned to school, she was noticeably more haggard and pale than before.
She wasn’t just silent anymore, but cold and indifferent to everything around her.
Bai Jianlian couldn’t stand it.
She lost her temper a few times, even once shouted loudly at Su Yao, but that expressionless, indifferent face never changed.
She felt exhausted for the first time.
In the end, she ended that awkward relationship with the words, “Let’s just break up.”
At that moment, it was said in anger, but seeing Su Yao’s lack of reaction, Bai Jianlian hardened her heart and walked away.
From then on, the two grew much more distant.
Actually, life without each other was the same, so there was nothing to miss.
But Bai Jianlian would occasionally check up on Su Yao’s situation.
Seeing that she was still the same as before—hiding alone in a corner—she felt a strange sense of relief.
It was truly odd.
Memory ended.
Bai Jianlian looked at Su Yao in front of her, whose face showed a trace of fear.
The old Su Yao would never have shown so many emotional expressions.
Was it all because of that woman?
So hateful!
“What woman? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Mu Nanqiu. You only became like this because of her, right?”
“No, don’t say that.”
“Is it worth torturing yourself like this just for her?”
Bai Jianlian interpreted Su Yao’s words as defending Mu Nanqiu, which made her very upset.
She had thought their relationship was good before, but now Su Yao spoke so harshly for that woman.
She couldn’t accept it!
Half of her anger was because Mu Nanqiu had been so ruthless, and the other half was because of Su Yao’s attitude.
Before, Su Yao belonged to her alone.
Now she belonged completely to someone else.
“What did she give you? I can give you twice as much. Stop following her. Look at what she’s done to you!”
As she spoke, Bai Jianlian reached out to grab Su Yao’s hair.
Su Yao frowned, still not on the same wavelength as Bai Jianlian.
From the first day of High School, they had never been in sync, and now the gap was even greater.
Seeing Bai Jianlian about to attack her, Su Yao panicked, closed her eyes, and lifted her foot to kick out.
Then came a muffled groan and a sharp intake of breath.
She slowly opened her eyes to see Bai Jianlian clutching her stomach, sitting on the ground.
Her baseball cap and mask hid her expression, but it was obvious she was in pain.
Su Yao couldn’t help but raise her head, feeling quietly pleased.
Bad girl—can’t even talk properly, just wants to hit?
They knew each other, but they weren’t close, okay?
“Ah, isn’t this Su Yao? What’s going on here?”
An energetic Old Lady was walking down the stairs carrying her speaker when she suddenly saw Bai Jianlian lying on the ground and Su Yao standing beside her.
Curiously, she asked.
The Old Lady didn’t know much about Su Yao, but she was familiar with Su Yao’s family and knew her grandfather, so calling her Su Girl made sense.
However, these words sounded a bit strange to Su Yao’s ears.
“It’s nothing, just playing around.”
Su Yao smiled awkwardly and helped Bai Jianlian up.
The Old Lady frowned at Bai Jianlian’s yellow hair, glanced at Su Yao, and obviously didn’t like this avant-garde girl.
Just as she was about to say something, Su Yao opened the door.
Better not meddle in others’ business, the Old Lady thought, and headed downstairs.
Meanwhile, Su Yao naturally didn’t let Bai Jianlian in.
When Bai Jianlian tried to enter, the door was slammed shut by Su Yao and then locked from the inside.
It was clear how determined Su Yao was not to see her.
Su Yao shouted from behind the door, “Don’t come to my house anymore, or I’ll call the police!”
Bai Jianlian stood alone outside the door, angry and helpless.
Su Yao had no intention of talking to her.
What was she supposed to do now…
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(ps: My recent grades have been a bit rough, and I’ve been stuck on the story, so my mindset has been affected. I’m truly sorry to the readers who keep supporting me. I will write more in May and ensure a proper conclusion, so please rest assured.)