That speech ended smoothly for me.

　　As the applause continued during the curtain call, I smiled and expressed my gratitude.

　　However, my thoughts were not there.

　　I watched from the stage.

　　Lin Qi, wearing a white dress, was being led away by Jiang Shuhuai while Lu Zhao stood behind her, reluctantly tugging on her ponytail.

　　But why, why was the spotlight on me? I didn't fall back, I didn't embarrass myself.

　　Yet, my mood was still engulfed by overwhelming sadness.

　　...

　　A few days later, Jiang Shuhuai suddenly came to find me.

　　Honestly, I didn't have much time to deal with matters of the heart.

　　Even if Jiang Shuhuai wasn't here, there could be other men to replace him.

　　But as I stared at the message on my screen, I suddenly realized that I still had some difficulty letting him go.

　　Yes, I only dated him, initially for my own benefit, but later on, I genuinely started to like him.

　　With a little bit of anticipation, I hoped that he would turn around and look at me.

　　Or maybe realize that I didn't have the ability to bully my own sister.

　　But he called me to a secluded gymnasium.

　　Then he grabbed my wrist tightly and said, "Lin Xia, can you let go of your sister? Why are you spreading rumors that she's a third party who interfered in our relationship? We've already broken up, can you have some dignity, Lin Xia?" I blinked my eyes, almost laughing out of frustration.

　　That little bit of attachment I had towards him disappeared instantly.

　　"No, Jiang Shuhuai, who told you that I was spreading rumors?" He sneered, "Who else but you?" "Your sister is so kind, always praising you in front of me." "Can you stop speculating about her with your suspicious mind?" "???" I was getting furious.

　　"You two are always together, who wouldn't find it suspicious? Why blame me?" He smirked at me.

　　"You're showing your true colors, Lin Xia? Let me tell you, your sister is much more innocent and kind-hearted than you." "I won't let you hurt her." "Not in this lifetime." ??? I wanted to curse angrily, but all I got in response was the sound of the door slamming shut.

　　When I tried to pull the door again, I suddenly realized that I couldn't open it.

　　??? Did he lock me in here? This was the first time I was about to lose control.

　　I violently pulled the door, making a loud noise.

　　"Hey! Jiang Shuhuai! Come back!" "Why are you saying these things about me?!!" "You...!" "Are you stupid or what??" Since there was nobody else around, I cursed freely.

　　I forcefully kicked the door that someone had locked, this gymnasium was particularly secluded, usually no one passed by here.

　　It was a perfect outlet for me after pretending to be a good girl for so long.

　　When I had exhausted myself from kicking and felt my nose tingling, suddenly I heard a light laughter beside me.

　　"Lin Xia?" "So this is the kind of woman you are."