After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

When Zhao Rou returned home, she collapsed onto the bed as soon as she entered, tears streaming down her face.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her fingers almost dug into her flesh.

A mix of emotions welled up inside me: resentment, anger, and grievance intertwined, turning into countless tears.

Hearing the noise in the kitchen, Kong Chunhua hurriedly put down the spatula in her hand and ran into Zhao Rou's room.

"Xiao Rou, what's wrong? Who bullied you?" Kong Chunhua gently patted Zhao Rou's back to soothe her.

Zhao Rou sobbed, her voice choked with emotion, "Mom, Chen Ming... he... he rejected me in front of everyone at school today..."

Kong Chunhua's expression changed drastically. She took off her apron and walked towards the door, shouting as she went, "No, I'm going to his house to demand an explanation!"

"Mom, don't go!" Zhao Rou suddenly jumped out of bed, grabbed Kong Chunhua's hand, and pulled her forcefully to try to stop her impulsive behavior.

Kong Chunhua forcefully shook off Zhao Rou's hand, her anger intensifying: "Do you really think I don't understand anything? This kid is definitely toying with your feelings! I have to go teach him a lesson!"

Zhao Rou knew perfectly well that if she didn't hold her mother back now, the entire Chen family would be in turmoil.

She hurriedly stepped in front of Kong Chunhua, her eyes full of pleading: "Mom, listen to me, I was really overthinking it. Chen Ming really doesn't like me."

Kong Chunhua stopped and looked at Zhao Rou questioningly: "Are you sure? He used to pursue you relentlessly, how could he suddenly change his mind?"

Zhao Rou bit her lower lip: "Mom, don't worry, I won't give up easily."

"Besides, Chen Ming's family is so rich, I don't believe someone like him would really not want me."

Upon hearing this, Kong Chunhua's expression softened slightly, but she was still unwilling to give up: "Are you sure you're alright? What will you do if this kid really changes his mind?"

Zhao Rou lowered her head, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes: "Mom, I know what I have to do."

"Even if Chen Ming doesn't like me now, I will make him like me again, so that our family can get more benefits."

Kong Chunhua was still furious. She turned around and went back to the kitchen, took out a kitchen knife and an iron rod, and prepared to make a scene.

Seeing this, Zhao Rou stamped her feet in distress and snatched the iron rod from her mother's hand.

It was thrown hard on the ground, making a crisp sound.

The iron rod rolled aside. Kong Chunhua was stunned for a moment, then glared angrily at Zhao Rou: "Are you protecting him?"

Tears welled up in Zhao Rou's eyes: "Mom, I really know what to do."

"Chen Ming rejected me in public today, and I have already lost face. If I continue to make a scene like this, it will only make him more determined."

"Don't forget how important Chen Ming's family's money is to us."

"Without his help, our family wouldn't even have enough to eat."

Kong Chunhua turned to look at the door, gritting her teeth and saying, "No, this kid is too arrogant. I have to go and teach him a lesson."

Left with no other choice, Zhao Rou could only follow Kong Chunhua to the Chen family.

The two walked out of the house, with Kong Chunhua walking in front, muttering to herself, "That kid really doesn't know what's good for him. Rejecting you in public, where does he put my face?"

Zhao Rou kept her head down, not saying a word, and simply followed her mother silently.

As the two approached the entrance to Chenjia Village, Kong Chunhua noticeably quickened her pace.

Zhao Rou staggered a little, but still followed closely behind.

When the children at the village entrance saw Kong Chunhua carrying an iron rod and a kitchen knife, they were so frightened that they ran away.

Soon, Kong Chunhua and Zhao Rou arrived at Chen Ming's house together.

As soon as the Chen family's gate was pushed open, a fresh scent of earth and grass wafted out.

Upon hearing the commotion, the chickens kept in the yard scattered and fled in all directions, becoming quite agitated.

Chen Yitian was tending to the vegetables in the yard when he heard the door open. He stopped what he was doing, frowned, and looked towards the door.

As soon as Kong Chunhua entered the room, her eyes blazing with anger: "Chen Yitian, come out here!"

She carried an iron rod and a kitchen knife, and strode into the yard, with Zhao Rou following behind, her head down.

Chen Yitian was clearly surprised to see this, and asked in astonishment, "What's wrong with you? Let's talk this out, don't get physical."

Tears welled up in Kong Chunhua's eyes, and her voice trembled: "Your son, Chen Ming, rejected my daughter in front of everyone at school today and said some nasty things."

"Where do we put our face? You need to give me an explanation!"

She was so emotional that she was almost shouting.

He gripped the iron rod tightly in his hand, as if ready to smash it down at any moment.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yitian immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

He turned and went back inside, quickly poured two glasses of water for Kong Chunhua and Zhao Rou, and handed them to them: "Have some water and calm down first."

Kong Chunhua took the water glass, took a big gulp, and then slammed the glass down on the stone table in the courtyard: "I'm going to get my revenge today, no matter what!"

Chen Yitian frowned: "As parents, we can't help much with Chen Ming and Zhao Rou's affairs."

"They're young, and their feelings can change quickly, so you have to understand."

Upon hearing this, Kong Chunhua became even angrier: "Understand? You know what happened between them."

"Chen Ming has been pursuing my daughter, but now he's suddenly turned on me! Don't you think this makes sense?"

"If your Chen Ming continues to treat my daughter like this, what will become of our family? What will the villagers think of us?"

Chen Yitian sighed, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and softened his tone: "What do you think we should do to resolve this? We don't want Zhao Rou to suffer any injustice either."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Rou, hoping she could calm down and offer some reasonable advice.

Seeing that Chen Yitian's attitude had softened, Kong Chunhua immediately seized the opportunity and made her request: "Chen Yitian, since you say so, let's make things clear."

"You have to give me an explanation! First of all, Chen Ming publicly rejected Zhao Rou today, which made my daughter lose face. I demand that your family compensate us with five thousand yuan."

Five thousand dollars! That was an astronomical figure back then.

Chen Yitian's expression changed, and he wanted to speak up in rebuttal.

But remembering Kong Chunhua's fierce reaction, he suppressed his dissatisfaction and tried to negotiate: "Five thousand yuan! Isn't your request a bit excessive?"

"It's not that we can't afford it, but we need to ask Chen Ming what he thinks. This matter can't be entirely decided by you and me."

Kong Chunhua, however, remained unyielding, her tone becoming even more forceful: "Whether you ask or not is your business, but if you don't agree today, I'm not leaving. I have to make my daughter vent her anger!"

She glanced at Zhao Rou, who, though her head was down, was clearly influenced by her mother's words and raised her head slightly.

"You're right, Zhao Rou was indeed wronged."