The school auditorium was filled with people. Because Zhong Hua Private High School is a heavily funded school, there were more than enough seats to allow all the students to sit in.
"I wondered why the principal called us."
"I didn't see any school meeting for today."
"Me too."
"Please quiet down." the principal came up to the stage. "Sorry for the abrupt emergency meeting. I wasn't planning to make this a school meeting, but I am here to discuss the moral and character of a particular student. I am sure that you all have heard all types of rumors of the first ranked senior year student Han Bing. Today, I will be here to uncover wrongdoing done to her."
The center of the auditorium stage lit up and a video was displayed onto a white screen.
"Han Bing, you don't have to pretend anymore. I know you like Qin Shi Ran. Who doesn't like him? No matter if it's looks, status, or wealth, he is the best candidate out of all the students in this school. I studied hard for this school just so I can find the perfect husband candidate to raise me for the rest of my life."
"Qin Shi Ran is only my tutoring student. I don't have any extra feelings for him."
"Stop lying! The whole reason why you even became his tutor is to get closer to him, but it's too bad. After today, you won't have any more chances to see him. Do you know the ten girls from our school that dropped out? You will also get to personally taste the scornful eyes, condescension and hate!"
The next scene was Bai Rong Rong jumping into the pool.
Bai Rong Rong's face was as pale as paper. No. This can't be happening. Bai Rong Rong bit her lip until it bled. Why is there a recording of what happened during the pond? Bai Rong Rong suddenly turned her head to Han Bing's direction. It was her. Han Bing! Hate spilled out of Bai Rong Rong's eyes. Han Bing, I will not forgive you!
"Ptch" The girl sitting next to Bai Rong Rong laughed. "The one who tried to frame Han Bing was you. Now that your crime is exposed, learn some shame."
Bai Rong Rong looked at the disdain on the face of everyone around her.
"Get out of here. Don't ruin this place with your existence!"
"Bug!"
"Ugly bitch!"
Insults were thrown at Bai Rong Rong. For a 17 years old high school girl, Bai Rong Rong quickly fell into despair.
"Student Bai Rong Rong will be expelled from this school starting today. Guards please remove her from the school."
The guards grabbed Bai Rong Rong on each arm as they pulled her out. Bai Rong Rong didn't resist. Her eyes were vacant like she was still trying to process this new information. Bai Rong Rong was like a doll dangling off the guards as they carried her out.
Bai Rong Rong wasn't the only person in despair. Qin Shi Ran felt his blood turn cold. He was wrong the whole time. Qin Shi Ran was afraid to look at Han Bing. What has he done? He broke off the only attachment he has left with her. Qin Shi Ran's heart felt like it was dripping blood. He remembered all the words he accused her of. Why didn't he believe her? Why did he even hurt her in the first place? Because of Bai Rong Rong? No. Qin Shi Ran's feelings for Bai Rong Rong completely disappeared long ago. Even the guilt he held onto for not loving Bai Rong Rong back faded after watching this video.
It's persistence. A persistence to find himself in Han Bing. To see if she has any feelings for him. To open her heartless chest and find the same longing he has for her.
People always say the first to fall in love loses. Qin Shi Ran lost. Leaving him only despair and overflowing love that he will no longer be able to requite.
Like Han Bing said, he is still too impulsive. Forcing Han Bing to the edge won't do any good. He will use a web to slowly encage her to his side this time.
Han Bing jolted. She looked around her surroundings. Han Bing just felt a weird sensation like someone was going to engulf her, but feeling that sensation disappearing, Han Bing turned her attention back to the principal. Maybe her sixth sense is failing after the car accident.
Qin Shi Ran directly went back home after the meeting. He didn't have the courage to stay in the same room as her for the rest of the class. Qin Shi Ran stopped in front of Han Bing's house. There was light from the window. Hua aunt must be back at home. The door opened. Bai Rong Rong came out of the house. Hua Yi Xian was standing behind her with a pale face. Bai Rong Rong ran to Qin Shi Ran and kissed him.
Qin Shi Ran was so shocked by the turn of events that he forgot to react immediately. Qin Shi Ran pushed Bai Rong Rong away. He turned to Hua Yi Xian but the door was already closed. Qin Shi Ran narrowed his eyes and dangerously stared at Bai Rong Rong. This is the first time that Bai Rong Rong saw Qin Shi Ran having this expression. "Shi Ran, I just wanted to show you how much I love you. Everything on the video was faked by Han Bing. It is not what you think."
Bai Rong Rong tried to explain for herself, but only to see Qin Shi Ran's eyes turning colder and colder. She took a step back. The Qin Shi Ran right now is really frightening. Qin Shi Ran took out his phone. "Come here immediately."
Seeing Qin Shi Ran make the call, Bai Rong Rong knew she had to run. However, before she could even turn her body, she felt pain in her neck. The next thing was complete darkness.
Qin Shi Ran coldly looked at Bai Rong Rong on the floor. A couple of men in black suits appeared behind Qin Shi Ran. The Qin family have their own set of trained bodyguards to protect them, especially the main descendants of the Qin family who have personal bodyguards trained since childhood.
"Bring this woman to the Red District. Give her some customers with weird fetishes and make sure they serve her nicely."
"Yes." The bodyguards answered. As they carried Bai Rong Rong onto the car, sweat rolled down their backs. As expected of the Qin family's young master, his tactic is as cruel as his former ancestors. They felt bad for this woman. She must have done something terrible to be able to anger the young master.
After removing Bai Rong Rong from Han Bing's house, Qin Shi Ran rang the doorbell. He wants to explain to Hua aunt the relationship between him and Bai Rong Rong. There was no movement behind the door. Qin Shi Ran waited for two hours in front of the door. Bai Rong Rong must have told something to Hua aunt! Qin Shi Ran unwillingly left the house.
Han Bing came back home right after tutoring some students. After the vacation, for some reason, more people came to ask her for help. Han Bing can only bitterly smile as she finishes pointing out all the students. The sun was already setting at this time.
"Mom. Sorry I'm back late. There were students who needed help." Han Bing took off her shoes. Han Bing waited for Hua Yi Xian's response but she continued to hear silence. "Mom?"
Han Bing rolled her chair into the living room. Hua Yi Xian's body was sprawled on the floor. Han Bing hurriedly came to her mother's side. "Mom!"