The car drove away, and Song Xi stood at her spot, cursing loudly, drawing glances from passersby.
That night, Song Xi didn't get home until one in the morning.
She silently noted down this debt, perhaps fearing she'd forget, and specifically wrote it in her phone's memo, titling it: "Revenge Notes."
Two days later, the class monitor posted a link in the WeChat group for the graduation play, stating that the school attached great importance to this performance and would be inviting some business magnates. As soon as this was announced, the entire class group erupted.
City A was a hub of commerce, but only a handful of families truly held prestigious names.
As everyone chatted, the topic naturally shifted to the illustrious Zhang family, renowned among the affluent and noble.
"It's strange, I haven't seen SX and ZQ in a while. Where did they go? Does anyone know?"
"She's not in the group, is she? I heard she was beaten half to death by Zhang and disfigured! No one knows if she's alive or dead now."
"Holy crap, is that true? Is this gossip reliable?"
"What I heard from Yi Xiaoling, can that be false?"
"Ah, Zhang Qi pursued her so fiercely, yet he could still be so ruthless."
"Heh, she's the one to blame for messing around with others!"
"What!"
"Yi Xiaoling said it, and that she's been taking... BYY."
"What's BYY?"
"Contraception..."
"Oh my god, the goddess filter is shattered [heartbreak]."
"So, is she coming to the graduation play this time?"
"If I were her, I wouldn't have the face to come. Her role was snatched, and she was kicked by Zhang Qi. She's now a complete tragedy. By the way, class monitor, can you tally up who among us is going to watch? So we can reserve seats."
"Those who want to watch the play, type 1."
"1"
"111"
Song Xi: "1"
The moment she sent the message, the WeChat group fell silent.
Song Xi paid it no mind. After sending the message, she fell asleep.
She could never have imagined that her "resurrection" would cause the WeChat group to disband overnight, and the school forum would explode...
The day of the graduation play arrived as scheduled, the school bustling with crowds and traffic.
Someone must have leaked the news that distinguished guests would be attending, causing the male and female students of the performing arts department to preen and dress up in their finest.
Song Xi was a bit surprised. She had intended to glance at the chat history again but found that the group had been disbanded.
"…?"
Song Xi's appearance caused a sensation. She was dressed vibrantly and charmingly, looking stunning, nowhere near the look of someone abandoned and neglected.
Everyone was astonished and whispered amongst themselves.
Song Xi pretended not to hear, put on her sunglasses, and declared her independence.
She went straight to the theater and looked at the set being built on stage, her heart sinking.
If it hadn't been for Zhang Qi, she would be performing on that stage today…
Thinking of this, a hint of resentment flickered in Song Xi's eyes.
"Song Xi? What are you doing here!"
Yi Xiaoling hurried out from the dressing room. She was clearly afraid Song Xi would cause trouble and rushed out before her makeup was even finished, eager to stop her.
She said unceremoniously, "Get out immediately. This is backstage, not a place for you!"
Her overbearing attitude greatly displeased Song Xi. She slowly took off her sunglasses. Her exquisite features, with just a touch of makeup, were enough to captivate.
Yi Xiaoling clenched her fists silently, especially as she noticed the gazes of those around them, one filled with awe, the other with disdain.
Yi Xiaoling wished she could grind her teeth to dust. She shouted, "Where are you? Hurry up and throw her out! Quickly!"
"Hold on."
Song Xi's eyes were calm, and she approached Yi Xiaoling with a smile.
Yi Xiaoling instinctively clutched her abdomen.
?
Song Xi's brow furrowed slightly.
Yi Xiaoling nervously asked, "What do you want!"
Song Xi sneered, "That's what I should ask you. Who told you to spread rumors about me outside!"
Like influences like people, her current anger had a touch of Lou Yuming's aura.
"You love to gossip so much, aren't you afraid someone will pull out your tongue one day!"
Yi Xiaoling's face turned pale at her intimidation: "You..."
"Or perhaps," Song Xi deliberately leaned close to her ear, her voice chillingly cold, "do you want me to help you with that..."
"Ah—!"
She suddenly screamed, startling Song Xi.
...?
Was she that scary? There was a line in a play that went just like that...
Song Xi thought she was faking it. However, Yi Xiaoling's face was deathly pale, cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and she eventually attracted the teacher's attention.
Song Xi was thus driven out and forbidden from setting foot in the theater again until the play ended.
It's over, I've really messed up this time...