Li Ziye would never have imagined that her life was no less exciting than those youth TV dramas with dramatic plots. She was careful not to get into trouble, but trouble always kept coming to her.
After the midterm exam, Bai Yuwang's grades plummeted, from second in the grade to outside the top 100, which shocked even the teacher. But many people in the class knew that it was all caused by Li Ziye, the scourge. Bai Yuwang was sincere to her, but she hurt him so mercilessly. He was in a very low mood for a long time recently.
In fact, Li Ziye felt really sorry, but she didn't know what to do. Be nicer to Bai Yuwang? But she still wouldn't like him. Doing so would only be a chronic poison to him, and the damage might be even harder to heal in the future. Li Ziye always felt that a short pain is worse than a long one, but Bai Yuwang seemed unable to get over it.
Seeing him become so lifeless, Li Ziye felt an inexplicable panic in her heart. She really didn't expect that liking someone could make a person change so drastically.
But every time Bai Yuwang looked at her, he would smile as if nothing had happened: "I just had diarrhea on the day of the exam and didn't perform well. Don't pay attention to what they say. They have been gossiping for a long time."
Li Ziye frowned, and the pen in her hand was almost broken by her: "Bai Yuwang, please turn back, continue to be a good student, and don't have anything to do with me anymore..."
Bai Yuwang frowned and said shamelessly: "Li Ziye, you promised us that we can continue to be friends. Why are you going back on your word so soon? People should keep their word..."
Li Ziye bit his lips tightly and remained silent for a long time before speaking: "Bai Yuwang, please don't be like this, please. I beg you."
"Li Ziye, I'm begging you. I just want to be friends. Is it that difficult?" There was an indissoluble layer of despair and begging in Bai Yuwang's eyes, as if Li Ziye's promise was a life-saving straw for him.
However, before Li Ziye could answer, the head teacher shouted at the classroom door: "Li Ziye! Bai Yuwang! Both of you come to the office!"
Li Ziye was startled and the pen in her hand fell on the table. The head teacher was so angry that it meant that she was definitely not looking for them for a small matter, and she and Bai Yuwang had never been called to the office together.
Bai Yuwang turned around and gave Li Ziye a reassuring look: "It's okay, I'll take care of anything."
Li Ziye didn't answer, but stood up and walked towards the office.
Bai Yuwang quickly followed up: "Just push everything onto me later, they won't do anything to me."
Li Ziye glanced at Bai Yuwang and sighed softly. She had a feeling that things would not be that simple.
When he arrived at the office, Li Ziye discovered that Bai Yuwang's father was already chatting with the class teacher inside with a serious expression on his face.
When Li Ziye and Bai Yuwang walked into the office, Bai's father happened to turn around, glanced at Li Ziye indifferently, and frowned slightly.
The head teacher was so angry that it seemed like smoke was coming out of his head: "You two, explain it to me clearly! Are you guys in a premature relationship?"
Bai Yuwang spoke before Li Ziye: "We are not in a premature relationship. I have always been secretly in love with Li Ziye. I am pursuing her, but it has nothing to do with her!"
"Bai Yuwang! Do you know what you are talking about?" The head teacher was so angry that his whole body was shaking. "You are playing with your own future! Do you know that you are the key training target of this class of students in the school? What are you doing now? Ruining your own future? Do you know how heartbroken the teacher is to see this?"
Bai Yuwang didn't say anything, but just subconsciously stood in front of Li Ziye.
Father Bai glanced at Bai Yuwang sharply, then fixed his gaze on Li Ziye. He was silent for a moment before speaking: "Little girl, I don't care whether you are with Yuwang or not, but there are some things I want to ask you..."
Li Ziye turned his head away, avoiding his gaze, and nodded: "Okay."
"Does Yuwang often use his money to buy things for you?" Mr. Bai's tone was heavy, and his expression was so serious that it seemed like a layer of ice could form.
Before Li Ziye could answer, Bai Yuwang spoke again: "Dad, I gave the things to her voluntarily. It has nothing to do with her!"
"Bai Yuwang! If you don't want to piss me off to death, shut up now!" Father Bai turned around and glared at Bai Yuwang, then turned back to look at Li Ziye with a somewhat frightening look, "Little girl, do you know that Yuwang stole money from home to buy things for you? How can you still feel at ease with this?"
Steal... Li Ziye was a little confused for a moment.
Bai Yuwang had indeed given her gifts every day for a while, and he had given her quite a lot, which really cost a lot of money. But she had always thought that it was because Bai Yuwang's family was well-off that he was so extravagant.
"Dad, if you keep saying that, I will hate you!" Bai Yuwang almost shouted this. At this moment, he felt the blood in his body turned cold, and he felt as desperate as if a layer of his skin had been torn off in front of others.
However, Mr. Bai just glanced at him indifferently, and then continued firmly: "In fact, I really don't care about this little money. But the nature of stealing money is really too bad. I couldn't eat or sleep for several days because of this matter. My son has always been very obedient and sensible. Before I met you, he was my pride; after I met you, he became unrecognizable to me! I don't know what kind of poison you put on him, but as a father, I beg you to let him go..."
Li Ziye felt a chill down her spine and couldn't move. She couldn't stand the look in Bai's father's eyes... She didn't know that she would make Bai Yuwang become like this .
Bai Yuwang's eyes were red, and he pushed Li Ziye out of the office fiercely: "Get out of here! Don't listen to my dad's nonsense here!"
Li Ziye just stared at him: "Is it true?"
Bai Yuwang did not answer, his eyes were dead silent, and finally he slammed the office door.
Soon, there were sounds of arguments and tables and chairs being knocked over in the office... Li Ziye slowly squatted down, holding her knees tightly with both hands, as if this would make her feel safer. At this moment, she really realized that she was a disaster... She would only bring disaster and pain.
Suddenly the office door opened, and then there was a roar from Bai Yuwang: "Okay, I don't want to be a good student anymore. If you like it so much, then go ahead and be one yourself!"
When Bai Yuwang came out, his eyes were blue. He saw Li Ziye squatting on the ground, so he pulled her up: "Li Ziye! What are you doing? Don't you usually not care about what I do? Why do you have such an expression?"
Bai Yuwang's eyes were bloodshot and tears were almost coming out.
Li Ziye just struggled to free his hand, and then looked at him with the same despair: "Bai Yuwang, do you think I would be happy if you became so miserable for me?"
Bai Yuwang's tears were already flowing down. He grabbed Li Ziye's sleeve tightly and said, "Li Ziye, don't say anything . I beg you, don't say anything..."
Li Ziye broke away from him again and walked back to the classroom. This time, Li Ziye really began to hate himself.
Maybe she really is a disaster star, bringing only trouble and misfortune.
Bai Yuwang's office battle this time became known to everyone in the school, and the fact that he stole money to buy things for Li Ziye also spread widely, and many teachers used him as a negative example.
Overnight, Li Ziye became the target of public criticism again.
Bai Yuwang, such an outstanding person, turned into a traitor because of her. His grades also declined. He used to be so cheerful, but after meeting Li Ziye, he always seemed to be worried about something.
There were even girls who came to Li Ziye crying, asking her while crying: "Bai Yuwang is so good to you, why do you treat him like this... I like him so much but he has never looked me in the eye, do you know how jealous I am of you? How can you still treat him like this..."
Li Ziye was so accused that she was speechless. She liked Ye Xiang, and Ye Xiang hurt her; Bai Yuwang liked her, and she hurt Bai Yuwang again; this girl liked Bai Yuwang, and Bai Yuwang hurt her again.
One thing leads to another, and she seems to be unable to escape from it at all.
Meng Xiazi's eyes became colder and colder when she looked at Li Ziye. The relationship between the two had reached a freezing point and they hardly said a word to each other.
After that day, Bai Yuwang was locked at home for a whole week, and everyone speculated whether he would transfer to another school. But a week later, he appeared in school as if nothing had happened.
Yes, it was as if nothing had happened, and he could still chat and laugh with the people around him, and everyone tacitly agreed not to mention it. He could even compliment Li Ziye with a joking smile: "You made great progress in the midterm exam, maybe I'll have to let you tutor me in the future."
Li Ziye did not answer and kept avoiding him intentionally, even hiding in the girls' restroom after class.
Even if Bai Yuwang could pretend that nothing had happened, she couldn't. She really didn't want to watch him being dragged into hell by her.
Later, Mr. Bai came to see Li Ziye again. This time, he looked even more haggard than the last time they met in the office. He smoked a cigarette and sighed deeply: "Your name is Li Ziye, right? I did speak a little harshly last time, but I was too angry at that time, so that's why I acted like that."
"I understand." Li Ziye nodded. No matter whose son was brought up like this, they would be furious. She didn't blame Bai's father at all. She even felt that the head teacher's words made sense. This time she only hated herself.
Father Bai nodded: "I'm glad you understand... But I really didn't expect Yu Wang to be so determined this time... The last time he made a scene in the office wasn't enough, I was going to transfer him to Shanghai, but he refused to eat or drink to protest, I really had no choice."
Li Ziye felt a little difficult to breathe, his face was pale: "Uncle Bai, just tell me what you want to say, don't worry, I can accept it."
Father Bai nodded again, and after a long pause, he said, "You are more reasonable than I thought... Actually, what I want to say is very simple. I can see that you really don't have any feelings for Yu Wang. In this case, can you do your uncle a favor and think of a way to make him completely stop thinking about you?"
Li Ziye frowned slightly. She had said almost everything she should have said, but it was useless.
Seeing her hesitation, Mr. Bai continued, "You must be decisive, otherwise he is really . You should also understand that a short pain is better than a long one. I think even if he is sad this time, he will be able to cheer up after his injury heals..."
Before Mr. Bai could continue, Li Ziye nodded: "Okay."
Father Bai's eyes instantly sparkled with fire: "If Yu Wang can really return to the right path, thank you so much."
Li Ziye nodded again.
Yes, to Bai Yuwang, she is like a strong poison, so it is better to quit.
The next day during class, Bai Yuwang still talked to her as if nothing had happened.
But Li Ziye had a cold face from beginning to end and did not respond until the end when he said: "Bai Yuwang, do you know that you are really annoying?"
Bai Yuwang looked at her in surprise. Although Li Ziye had always been cold to him in the past, he would never say such words to hurt him.
"Do you know how many people hate me because of you? It's your business if you steal money, but why do you have to drag me down? When did I ask you to send those things? You treated me well one-sidedly , but what's the result?" Li Ziye tried his best to make his expression look calm, and his voice was also calm.
But if you look closely, you can see that her body has been shaking constantly... Bai Yuwang's expression changed from surprise to panic, and his voice trembled a little: "Zi Ye, please don't say such things..."
Li Ziye ignored his pleas and continued, "Bai Yuwang! I've had enough! I don't want to cause any more trouble. Please don't bother me again in the future!"
After saying that, she stood up and dragged the desk to another corner of the classroom.
Bai Yuwang was still in shock... He stood there for a long time before he stood up with difficulty and walked towards Li Ziye, his hands clenched into fists: "Li Ziye, I swear, I will never bother you like before. I was wrong in the past, I shouldn't be so self-righteous... I just think we can continue to be friends, I don't have any other ideas... really."
Li Ziye just gave him a cold look and said, "Be friends? I don't want to be friends with a thief like you..."
"Li Ziye!" Bai Yuwang shouted these three words almost at the top of his lungs, his eyes were deeply red, and the pain was so intense that it was unbearable to watch.
But Li Ziye didn't show any sign of wavering.
"Li Ziye...how can you be so heartless?" Bai Yuwang's voice was choked with sobs, his face was pale, and his eyes were filled with inextricable despair. "This is the first time in my life that I like someone. I just want to be good to you. Why do you treat me like this?"
Li Ziye looked at him indifferently: "I can only say that you are blind. I am this kind of person. I have hated you for a long time. If I didn't think that having you in the class would reduce the number of people picking on me, I would not have tolerated you until now."
Bai Yuwang's eyes were already glistening with tears. After a long moment, he actually began to laugh, and his laughter was a bit crazy: "Okay, okay, that's great... It's all my own fault!" After saying that, he rushed out of the classroom without even looking back.
As soon as Bai Yuwang left, everyone present once again pointed their fingers at Li Ziye.
"Li Ziye! Are you crazy? Bai Yuwang is so good to you and protects you so much, and you actually say this about him? At first I thought you just had a bad temper, but I didn't expect you to be so vicious!"
"Go and apologize to Bai Yuwang right now! I think you are simply crazy!"
"How can you say such things? You are the one who should get out!"
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The insults were like a storm, almost swallowing up Li Ziye. She sat quietly in her seat, without refutation or saying a word. Even when a girl pulled her schoolbag out of the drawer and stepped on it, she just stared blankly.
What should she do? She also felt that she was annoying. But she had no other choice. If she wanted Bai Yuwang to give up completely, maybe this was the only way.
After Li Ziye said those harsh words to Bai Yuwang, he didn't come to school for a long time. Later, some gossip came out, saying that Bai Yuwang was depressed and did something stupid at home. Although he was sent to the hospital in time and was not in danger of life, his spirit was greatly stimulated.
Many people in the class wanted to go to the hospital to visit Bai Yuwang together, but they were all declined by Bai Yuwang’s parents, saying that Bai Yuwang’s emotions were very unstable and he needed to rest.
Once this matter got out, Li Ziye was simply a symbol of evil. Bai Yuwang was not only angry at her for stealing money, but also was so angry at her that he could not think straight. He charged her with several serious crimes, and she simply needed to die to atone for her crimes.
But in fact, Li Ziye was still the same as before, eating alone, going to class, and going home alone, as if Bai Yuwang’s affairs had no impact on her at all, as if the people around her were just talking about something that happened to a stranger.
This attitude makes people around them angry and scared.
"Li Ziye has no heart, right?"
"It's so horrible. Did you see that? Bai Yuwang became like that because of her, but she didn't react at all."
"Women are the most vicious. This time I finally feel it!"
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All kinds of insults came flooding in, and Li Ziye heard them all. She said it didn't matter, but of course she was lying. In fact, she felt so guilty that she was going crazy, and even cried all night without sleep.
But on the surface, she does seem too cold-blooded. But if she were to visit Bai Yuwang with a fruit basket and say that she did that just because she didn't want to see him fall because of her... In that case, would her cruelty still have meaning?
She found that she was now a bit like Ye Xiang as others said, cold-blooded, ruthless and selfish.
Even the teacher looked at her with a hint of fear, as if she was surprised that a girl of her age could be so calm in the face of such a thing.
The head teacher originally wanted to notify her parents, but gave up the idea because he knew that Song's father was seriously ill. After warning Li Ziye not to have ambiguous relationships with other boys in the future, he let her go. It seemed that even the head teacher didn't want to stay with her for another second.
Li Ziye also felt that she was hopeless. She was standing outside the entire world, an unnecessary and ominous existence.
At the same time, Meng Xiazi suddenly began to stand up and speak for Bai Yuwang in the class, mostly to prove how good Bai Yuwang was to Li Ziye in the past, with all his heart, and that she really felt it was not worth it for Bai Yuwang.
Li Ziye really didn't expect Meng Xiazi to do this.
After all, Meng Xiazi once said that Li Ziye was her best friend in school, but now she not only broke up with Li Ziye, but also took the lead in ostracizing her. To be honest, Li Ziye had not expected this at all, so it felt like someone had stabbed her in the heart.
She tried to explain to Meng Xiazi: "Axia, I really wanted to do good for him. I didn't expect him to be so upset... I..."
Meng Xiazi interrupted her coldly: "Don't show off anymore. Bai Yuwang did something stupid and hurt himself for you. You must be very proud of yourself, right? Don't wag your tail and beg for mercy anymore. It makes me sick."
Meng Xiazi's words were so heartbreaking that Li Ziye stopped trying to defend herself. If Meng Xiazi saw her like this, they were doomed to never be friends.
Ever since she broke up with Li Ziye, Meng Xia Zi's popularity has gradually improved. In addition, this time she has been speaking for Bai Yuwang and taking the lead in attacking Li Ziye. Many girls in the class share the same hatred with her and think that she is fair and just. In just a few days, she has gone from being a transparent person that no one cares about to the central figure of a small group in the class.
Of course, she never spoke a word to Li Ziye , as if they were two strangers...
Li Ziye couldn't describe the feeling in her heart, but ever since she broke up with Meng Xiazi, the iron wall in her heart became more and more indestructible.
The friend whom she once intended to trust ended up hurting her in such a decisive way, without even giving her a chance to explain.
Maybe she was destined to be lonely, abandoned, excluded, and finally dare not trust others.