, Chen Xinghe was beaten brutally with his skin split open.

　　Chen's mother was heartbroken, tears streaming down her face. My mother took the edited photos and threatened Chen Xinghe's parents, saying, "Give us a dowry of 180,000 yuan, or I'll cause a scene at the school. That so-called genius boy is nothing but a damn scoundrel who dared to seduce my daughter. He must pay the price."

　　In that moment, it felt like my world was falling apart. I couldn't let my father and Chen's parents be treated this way. They were good people. I could endure anything, but I absolutely couldn't harm the Chen family. I clung to my mother's leg, crying, "If it's about the dowry, I'll give up my education. Please don't cause trouble at school, Mom. Besides Chen Xinghe, there are other wealthy people. I'm willing to marry anyone, no matter their age. I beg you, please don't hurt Chen Xinghe."