She changed into the best dress in her closet, put on makeup, and was about to leave, feeling great, when she noticed Mo Yu on the opposite bed glaring at her fiercely.
Shu Cheng's heart skipped a beat.
If she remembered correctly, Mo Yu used to like Du Mingze too, could she still be holding a grudge against her because of that?
Oh well, she couldn't worry about that now, the date was more important.
Humming a little tune, Shu Cheng arrived at the gymnasium and pushed open one equipment room after another, looking for him.
Although she and Du Mingze had been together for almost a year, they didn't spend much time together because she was busy with part-time jobs and Du Mingze was always busy with his own things.
Thinking about it this way, moving back to school wasn't such a bad thing, at least they would have more opportunities to spend time together in the future.
Just as she was about to push open one of the doors, a familiar voice came from inside—
"What's the matter, wanting it again? Didn't I just give it to you last night?"
Shu Cheng's hand, which was raised, suddenly froze.
That was Du Mingze's voice!
Then, a woman's coquettish voice sounded:
"Oh, stop it~ Why do you have to say it out loud? I just want it, will you give it to me or not?"
"Yes, yes, yes, I'll feed you until you're full in a bit!"
As soon as the words fell, a wet, smacking sound immediately came from inside, making it extremely embarrassing to hear.
Shu Cheng's whole body stiffened, and she felt like she almost couldn't catch her breath.
Last night?
Last night, she called Du Mingze to pick her up, and he said he was at the gym.
So he was just lying to her, what gym, he was clearly doing exercise in bed!
Anger surged from the soles of her feet to her head, and Shu Cheng gritted her teeth and kicked the door open.
Du Mingze, who had just taken off his pants, instantly went limp, and he panicked and pulled up his pants.
"Shu Cheng? Why are you here!?"
Shu Cheng grabbed the nearby soccer ball and threw it at Du Mingze, her eyes instantly turning red.
"You scumbag, how long were you planning to deceive me!"
Seeing that he had been exposed, Du Mingze stopped pretending. He wrapped his arm around Qiao Manman, who was adjusting her clothes, and sneered, "Let's break up. I'm already with Manman."
Shu Cheng trembled, shifting her gaze to the woman he was holding.
"Qiao Manman, how could you do this to me!?"
Qiao Manman came from an ordinary background. When she was bullied by classmates, it was Shu Cheng who bravely came to her rescue.
She didn't expect Qiao Manman to repay her kindness, but how could she do such a thing!
"Shu Cheng, since you're so good to me, it's not a big deal to give me your boyfriend, right?"
"You!"
Shu Cheng was trembling with anger. She raised her hand to slap Qiao Manman.
But Du Mingze reacted quickly, pushing her hard, causing her to crash into the soccer goal frame. The soccer balls on top fell and hit her.
It hurts so much…
She tried to stand up, enduring the pain, when a piercing pain shot through her hand. Looking down, she saw a foot stepping on her instep.
"Ah!"
Shu Cheng couldn't help but scream, looking up to see a face she loathed.
Lin Qingxue!
Why is she here?!
"Oh, I'm so sorry, I accidentally stepped on you."
Lin Qingxue said this, but there was not a trace of apology on her face.
She took a step back, looking down at Shu Cheng as if she were looking at an ant.
Qiao Manman quickly came in front of her, "Miss Lin, are your shoes dirty? Do you need me to wipe them for you?"
Shu Cheng looked at her fawning appearance and instantly understood everything.
All of this, it turned out, was designed by Lin Qingxue!
"Not bad, let's go, I'll take you out for a good meal to see the world."
"Great! Thank you, Miss Lin."
Lin Qingxue said, walking up to Du Mingze.
"Are you… Shu Cheng's boyfriend?"
At this time, Du Mingze was full of surprise. He had only heard Qiao Manman say that she knew the daughter of the Lin Group, and thought it was a joke.
Unexpectedly, it was actually true!
If he could get to know the daughter of the Lin Group, then his father's company might be able to take the opportunity to establish cooperation.
Their family company had been teetering on the brink of collapse, but now, not only did they not have to worry about bankruptcy, they might even rise to a higher social class!
Thinking of this, Du Mingze quickly waved his hand in denial, "No, no, I've already drawn a line with Shu Cheng. We've broken up! The one I like now is Manman!"
As he spoke, he reached out and pulled Qiao Manman into his arms.
Shu Cheng, witnessing this scene, felt as if a thousand needles were piercing her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.
This was the boyfriend she had been pining for despite having no money.
How ridiculous!
Shu Cheng, oh Shu Cheng, you really are a jinx. You actually dared to dream that being liked by Du Mingze was your good fortune.
Pah!
It's all bullshit!
Du Mingze's words pleased Lin Qingxue greatly.
She had already investigated Shu Cheng and knew about her relationship with Du Mingze. So, she just found a lackey and, with a little seduction, had him snatched away.
Shu Cheng, oh Shu Cheng, you must be very sad now, right?
Lin Qingxue smiled and squatted down in front of Shu Cheng, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised coldness and ruthlessness.
"You must hate it now, but too bad, you were destined to be a jinx from birth. You killed your mother, and now you want to come back and continue to harm the Lin family? Let me tell you, no way!"
"Everything in the Lin family will only belong to me, Lin Qingxue. I am the lucky star of the Lin family!"
"And you! You're only fit to stay in the gutter for the rest of your life, never to see the light of day!"
After saying this, Lin Qingxue stood up, her face still elegant and arrogant, and left without looking back, leading Du Mingze, Qiao Manman, and the others.
Only Shu Cheng remained in the equipment room. She raised her swollen left hand, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
It really hurts.
It wasn't just her hand that hurt; her heart felt like it had been stabbed, the pain making it hard to breathe.
How she hated that she was a jinx. If it weren't for that, Lin Qingxue wouldn't have stolen everything that belonged to her!
[System: Host... are you okay?]
Shu Cheng wiped away her tears with a bitter smile.
[Shu Cheng: You damn system, you finally know how to talk like a human and offer comfort. Tell me, what reward do I get for being dumped by a scumbag?]
[System: What do you want, Host?]
Shu Cheng let out a bitter laugh.
[Shu Cheng: You can give me anything I want? Then take away this jinxed fate of mine.]
For a long while, there was no sound from the system in her mind.
Just as Shu Cheng was wondering, the system's mechanical voice sounded again.
[System: Host, you are not the one who should be called a jinx.]
[Shu Cheng: What do you mean?!]
[System: According to your fate, Lin Qingxue is the one with the cursed star of solitude, while you are the reincarnation of the auspicious Purple Star, a bringer of good fortune!]
Shu Cheng's eyes widened suddenly, her whole body stiffening, unable to move.
[Shu Cheng: Then why did it become like this now!]
[System: Perhaps... have you ever heard of, swapping fates?]