I smiled and said, "I'm planning to work a summer job with Lin Shuqin to earn some money for college."
Ma Yuan looked surprised. "With Lin Shuqin?"
I nodded. "Yeah. What's wrong?"
Ma Yuan whispered, "I always feel like she isn't a good person..."
I couldn't help but laugh. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Only then did Ma Yuan nod in agreement.
Suddenly, a scream echoed from the villa.
Ma Yuan and I exchanged glances and hurried back inside.
Guests were gathered at the door of a bedroom, murmuring among themselves.
I pushed through the crowd and entered the room.
Xue Ming and Lin Shuqin were lying on the bed, both disheveled...
A chorus of hushing sounds filled the air.
Uncle Xue's face turned ashen as he slapped Xue Ming hard.
"You scoundrel!"
Xue Ming lowered his head and said nothing.
Lin Shuqin, wrapped in a blanket, had red-rimmed eyes. " Uncle Xue, please don't blame Xue Ming; it's all my fault..."
Uncle Xue's expression darkened even further.
Ma Yuan tugged at my sleeve. " Shanshan..."
I shook my head slightly, signaling her to stay calm.
Uncle Xue coldly stated, "I'll discuss this with the Lin family; this matter won't just end here."
With that, he turned and left the bedroom.
Lin Shuqin cried even harder.
I watched everything with an expressionless face, but inside, I felt a sense of satisfaction.
"Want to challenge me? Lin Shuqin, you're still a bit too inexperienced."
That night, the Lin family left the the Xue Family after resolving their issues. It seemed the two families had reached a consensus.
As I passed by the study, I overheard Uncle Xue and Aunt Xue chatting.
Uncle Xue said coldly, "Prepare for the engagement banquet as soon as possible, the sooner the better."
Aunt Xue quietly asked, "Old Xue, have we discussed this with Xiao Ming? Should we just set the wedding date..."
Uncle Xue snorted, "Discuss what? After he did something like that, does he even have the face to discuss it with me?"
Aunt Xue sighed, "Sigh, Xiao Ming shouldn't have done such a thing..."
Uncle Xue fell silent.
The next day, I was getting ready to go out with Ma Yuan to find summer work. Just as I stepped outside, I was stopped by Xue Ming.
" Shanshan."
I frowned slightly. "What is it?"
Xue Ming lowered his head, looking somewhat pained. "About yesterday, I'm sorry for what happened."
I blinked and pretended not to understand. "What happened yesterday?"
Xue Ming opened his mouth but hesitated to speak.
I sneered. "Xue Ming, are you afraid to take responsibility for your actions?"
Xue Ming hurriedly replied, "It's not that I'm afraid; I just want to explain things clearly."
I scoffed. "Explain? What is there to explain?"
Xue Ming took a deep breath. "Yesterday, I was drugged by Lin Shuqin, which is why I acted that way."
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh really? So in the last life, was it also Lin Shuqin who drugged you?"
Xue Ming froze for a moment. "You..."
I laughed coldly. "Xue Ming, is it fun to deceive yourself?"
Xue Ming lowered his head, a pained expression on his face. "I really know I was wrong, Shanshan. Please give me another chance, okay?"
I smiled faintly and remained silent.
Xue Ming rushed in front of me, desperation in his eyes. " Shanshan, believe me one more time. I promise I won't let you down again."
I still didn't respond.
With red-rimmed eyes, Xue Ming pleaded, " Shanshan, please forgive me this time, okay?"
I sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. "Xue Ming, it was the same situation in our past life."
Xue Ming froze.
I spoke softly, "You deceived me, deceived everyone. You drugged yourself and then slept with Lin Shuqin."
Xue Ming's lips trembled slightly, his eyes glistening with tears, but he couldn't find the words to speak.
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