Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Wang Xia seemed to be shrouded in an invisible entanglement.

Shen Yue was vividly recounting her amazing experiences in Beiping.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Wang Xia's unusual expression and stopped talking.

Shen Yue asked with concern, "Xiaoxia, what's wrong? Is there anything we can't talk about?"

"Don't keep it to yourself, just say what you have to say."

Shen Yue's eyes were full of confusion; she just couldn't figure it out.

Why is Wang Xia, who is usually carefree and outspoken, acting so hesitantly at this moment?

Wang Xia sighed softly, her voice sounding as if it carried a thousand-pound burden.

Her gaze lingered around the room for a moment before she slowly spoke: "Yueyue, these past few days when I was shopping with my old high school classmates, I overheard something..."

At this point, Wang Xia seemed to have something stuck in her throat and paused again.

She looked at Shen Yue cautiously, her eyes filled with worry.

It was as if Shen Yue in front of him was an extremely fragile piece of porcelain, which would be shattered at the slightest carelessness.

Shen Yue was increasingly puzzled by Wang Xia's appearance, and her curiosity burned fiercely like a ignited flame.

She said eagerly, "What is it? Stop keeping me in suspense, I'm getting so anxious, just tell me!"

Shen Yue's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, and her hands subconsciously gripped the sofa armrests tighter.

Wang Xia bit her lip, until it turned slightly white.

Her expression was as solemn as the sky before a storm. She said, word by word, "Yueyue, calm yourself down. Don't break down after hearing this."

"This matter... might be a bit exciting for you."

Shen Yue frowned, her curiosity growing, but also a sense of unease rising within her.

This feeling of being kept in the dark made her somewhat irritated.

She urged again, "What is it you're talking about? If you don't tell me soon, I'm really going to jump up in a panic."

Shen Yue's eyes revealed a hint of displeasure; she really didn't understand why Wang Xia was being so hesitant.

Just then, a flash of inspiration struck Shen Yue, as if she had suddenly grasped some clue, and she blurted it out.

"Could it be related to Tao Hao?"

As soon as she said it, she was stunned, as if she herself hadn't expected to be the first to say that name.

This name, like a long-forgotten pebble, was suddenly stirred, creating ripples in the calm lake of her heart.

When Wang Xia heard Shen Yue call Tao Hao by his name instead of the affectionate "Hao Hao," the worry that had been hanging over her finally eased a little.

She looked at Shen Yue and said slowly, "Yueyue, what I heard while shopping with my former classmates in the commercial street is indeed related to Tao Hao."

"According to the merchants there, Tao Hao recently tried to kill Chen Dong with a fruit knife one night."

Wang Xia's voice was soft, yet it struck Shen Yue's heart like a heavy hammer.

"what?"

Shen Yue stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief, her eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

"How could this happen? This is impossible. How could Tao Hao do such a thing?"

Her voice trembled violently, and her body trembled slightly, clearly shocked to the extreme by the news.

Wang Xia continued, "But he failed; he was no match for Chen Dong at all."

"Then Chen Dong's girlfriend, Chu Mengran, called the police and had him arrested."

"Now I hear he's locked up in a police station cell, waiting for the public security bureau, procuratorate, and court to prosecute him."

"I also heard from our former classmates that this matter is both a big deal and a small deal."

"If Chen Dong is willing to forgive, then it's just a more serious fight."

"But if I don't forgive him, then it will definitely be murder, and I don't know how many years I will have to go to jail, I estimate seven or eight years or more than ten years."

As Wang Xia spoke, she observed Shen Yue's reaction, her eyes filled with worry.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yue froze, as if she had been frozen in place.

Her eyes were vacant, her mind blank, as if she couldn't accept this sudden news.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and the entire room was so quiet that only Shen Yue's rapid breathing could be heard.

Wang Xia looked at her with great concern and said softly, "Yueyue, don't take it too seriously."

"After all, it has already happened, and there's nothing we can change."

Shen Yue immediately lost the mood to chat with her best friend.

Looking at Wang Xia with a complicated expression, he said, "Xia, I want to be alone."

Her voice was low, carrying a hint of weariness and helplessness, as if all her strength had been drained in an instant.

Wang Xia nodded quickly, stood up and comforted her, "Since you've already broken up with Tao Hao, don't worry about it. Just treat it as news."

"This is the second time Tao Hao has caused trouble. Even if you go to Chen Dong to plead for Tao Hao, it won't work. Chen Dong won't forgive this kind of thing."

"Since you're already calling Tao Hao by his full name, someone like Tao Hao really isn't worth your worry."

"Look, your career is doing so well now, why bother yourself with his affairs?"

Wang Xia's tone was full of concern and comfort as she gently patted Shen Yue's shoulder, trying to give her some strength.

Shen Yue nodded blankly without saying a word, her eyes still somewhat vacant.

Her heart was in turmoil, a jumble of emotions causing her immense distress and pain.

The sweet times she spent with Tao Hao, those innocent years they spent together, played like a movie in her mind.

And Chen Dong, the man who left a deep mark on her life, stirred up waves in her heart once again.

She didn't know how to face all of this, and her heart was filled with confusion.

Wang Xia regretted bringing up such a topic; she should have just kept it from Shen Yue.

But it was too late for regrets. She could only quietly leave the guest room, close the door, and leave her best friend Shen Yue alone.

As she closed the door, Wang Xia's eyes were filled with self-blame and worry.

She silently prayed that Shen Yue could get over this as soon as possible.

Shen Yue sat on the edge of the bed, still immersed in Wang Xia's words.

She never imagined that Tao Hao would do something like this, completely ruining her already limited future.

Tao Hao used to be her ideal man, and she and Tao Hao had liked each other for four or five years. Those beautiful memories still seemed to be right before her eyes.

They strolled together on the school playground and studied together in the library—those innocent and beautiful moments.

At this moment, however, it felt like a sharp knife, piercing Shen Yue's heart.

Although we clearly broke up during the last Chinese New Year, how can I forget?