Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Just as Mu Xiaoxiao entered school today, she noticed something odd with the atmosphere. Ever since she entered through the entrance, people had been wagging their tongues as they lowered their heads and stared at her.
Mu Xiaoxiao felt very uneasy as if she was a monkey in an exhibit.
Passing by the noticeboard, she saw Yu Zhe running towards her, looking serious. He then grabbed her and said frantically, âXiaoxiao! Come see this quickly. What is the matter with this?â
âWhat?â Mu Xiaoxiao looked confused as she followed him.
The crowd before the noticeboard saw that she was here, and they opened a path for her.
Mu Xiaoxiao had an ill premonition, and she walked over to take a look. There was a photo on the noticeboard. It was a photo of Lu Yichen and her having a laugh in Blue Café. The photo was even taken very beautifully. One would only think of adultery upon looking at the photo.
She was stunned. âWho put this up?â
Yu Zhe shook his head and brought out his phone. âI donât know. Take a look. Itâs even on the web forum. People have also shared it across every classâs group chats. The situation is bad. Theyâre all spreading a rumor about youâ¦â
He didnât dare to continue speaking. Seeing his look of hesitation, she knew it wasnât anything good.
âHow did it turn out like this? Whoâs the culprit!â Mu Xiaoxiao was about to blow her top. She only had an innocent meeting with Lu Yichen. How could it turn out like this?
The crowd was pointing fingers at her. It was as if they were poking her brain, giving her a huge headache.
Yu Zhe frowned and said, âI suspect it was Han Xueâer. Sheâs the greatest suspect. The school already expelled her because of what happened to you. Given her personality, she would definitely hold a grudge and take revenge against you!â
âSheâs expelled?â Mu Xiaoxiao hadnât thought about that. Having heard what Yu Zhe had said, she thought that that would indeed be the most plausible cause.
Yu Zhe said, âYeah. You should know that expulsion from Shangde is extremely severe. Studying in Shangde is a symbol of status. If she was expelled, her reputation among the rich and powerful families will be ruined! Moreover, given Han Xueâerâs huge ego, she wonât stand for such humiliation.â
Mu Xiaoxiao could only feel a throbbing pain in her temples. She wasnât worried about Han Xueâerâs revenge, butâ¦
âXiaoxiao, whatâs happening?â Yin Shaojieâs attractive voice suddenly came from behind.
Mu Xiaoxiao was stiff and motionless. She didnât dare to turn around and look back at him.
Before Yin Shaojie could see the photo on the noticeboard, someone from the crowd reported, âYoung Master Jie! Youâve been made a cuckold! Mu Xiaoxiao and Lu Yichen are together. A woman like her is not compatible with you! Break up with her!â
âYeah! A fickle girl like her is not deserving of Young Master Jie. It would be too easy on her if you only broke up with her. Expel her from the school!â
âYeah! Get her out of the school! Expel this slut!â
The ones denouncing Mu Xiaoxiao in the crowd were mostly girls.
âWhatâs going on?â Yin Shaojie frowned as he looked at her. He looked up and saw the photo on the noticeboard, and his expression instantly turned cold.
He turned his cold gaze towards Mu Xiaoxiao, and he asked again, âWhatâs going on?â
The same words were spoken, but his tone and the meaning implied was different.
âWhen was this photo taken?â he asked rationally, looking at the photo again at the bottom right hand corner where the date was printed.
This time. Isnât itâ¦