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Could it be that some powerful figure really came to this rundown place? But what does that have to do with me? I ran into the convenience store across the street, passed through the shelves, and reached the back door, which led to Aunt Liu's home.
In the narrow yard, there was a Mahjong table set up, surrounded by seven or eight middle-aged women—some were playing cards, while others were watching. I stood on my tiptoes and spotted my mother's broad back.
"Mom—"
"Present Flowers, your daughter is here," someone nearby reminded her.
"What is it?" my mother asked without looking up.
"My dad asked me to buy groceries and told me to come get money from you."
Several women smirked knowingly.
"To hell with him! No money! Tell him that if he wants groceries, he can go buy them himself. Come on, play already! What are you waiting for? It's been several minutes!"
"Oh."
I dared not relay my mother's message; I didn't get any money and didn't want to go home, so I wandered aimlessly in the alley.
I thought about that car and became curious about the person inside, unconsciously walking toward it. To my surprise, Xu Wenmo was standing outside the car, properly carrying a military green backpack, slightly bending down to speak with someone inside. The distance was too far for me to hear what she was saying.
Perhaps I was too focused; Xu Wenmo noticed my gaze, turned her head to look at me, and nodded in acknowledgment. I felt flustered for a moment and awkwardly forced a smile. Before my lips even curled up, I saw her expression change slightly, as if she was surprised.
The next second, a fierce slap landed on the back of my head. My mind buzzed, and my heart nearly stopped as I turned around in panic—it was my father, his eyes bloodshot like a monster, angrily questioning me, "I told you to buy groceries! You went to your grandma's instead! I've been waiting here forever while you wander around!"
A few of my father's friends stood by with their arms crossed, watching.
My ears burned with embarrassment; my father had hit me before and had done so in public as well. My spirit had toughened over time, but today, Xu Wenmo was present!
I didn't dare look at Xu Wenmo's expression; I quickly told my father, "My mom said there's no money," then lowered my head and hurried into the shabby yard.
That night, after the conflict between my parents temporarily subsided, I walked into their room, ignoring the mess on the floor, and said to my father, "The teacher asked me for tuition; I'm the only one left in our class. If I don't pay soon, I'll be expelled."
"Expelled? So what? A girl like you doesn't need school! Get out there and earn some money; our family wouldn't be in this situation otherwise," my father replied.
"Shut up! What nonsense are you talking? Just because you're incapable doesn't mean you can blame it on your daughter," my mother had always supported my education. "I’m telling you, you must continue your studies; hurry up and get the tuition!"
"I have no money!"
"Lin Zhiping, this is how your life will be," my mother pointed at my father's nose. "It's certain that you won't succeed, but don't ruin Xiao Ye's future."
"What do you know! I let her drop out temporarily for the sake of our family. Once we have the money, she can go to any school she wants, we can send her to a prestigious school..." My father started boasting again. I was tired of hearing it and helplessly left the room, returning to my own space.
Staring at the bare ceiling where a gecko was slowly crawling, my mind was blank. I suddenly thought, if I really leave school, what will I do in the future? What will I become?
As the years passed, I added fat, developed wrinkles, let my hair grow wild, and sank into despair. I would end up like my mother, marrying a man who achieved nothing, living a life of poverty and sorrow, arguing over fifty cents while playing Mahjong for an entire morning...
I don't want that kind of life! The calm and elegant figure of Xu Wenmo appeared before me; even living a day like hers would be enough...
As expected, I dropped out of school. Three days later, on a Saturday afternoon, my father went to school alone to handle my withdrawal procedures. I didn't expect that day would be my last meeting with the homeroom teacher. Strangely enough, I found myself missing her harsh face.
After dropping out, I became aimless, spending all day by the stinky ditch in the alley. I got to know a few peers who were considered "delinquents" by adults. They dyed their hair in various colors, wore earrings all over their ears, dressed in ripped jeans with flashy slogans on their shirts. At that time, I thought their style was so cool and wanted to imitate them but couldn't because I had no money.
My father's intention for forcing me to drop out wasn't just this; he wanted me to work. So I found the leader of the delinquents, Xiao Shan, and agreed to be his girlfriend as a condition to work as an internet café manager.
It was the perfect job; I could surf the internet for free and also earn money.
At that time, I thought Xu Wenmo and I would never cross paths again. However, six days later in the evening, Xiao Shan came to pick me up after work. After we had eaten our fill at a roadside stall with his group of friends, we strolled leisurely down the street under the streetlights. The night breeze blew through my long hair when Xiao Shan suddenly hugged me from behind and buried his head in my neck, breathing deeply.
Anyone who has spent half a day in an internet café knows that your hair gets greasy quickly; besides, I hadn't washed mine for three days. I didn't understand what Xiao Shan was so enchanted by while his friends snickered quietly behind us.
After a while, I felt something hard pressing against my waist. Having heard my parents at night before, I understood what he wanted. I turned around, took his hand, raised an eyebrow with a worldly demeanor and said, "That alley has no lights."
Xiao Shan gazed into my eyes with deep intensity. I had to admit he had a handsome face that many girls at school admired; it made me feel a sense of pride and stirred some feelings within me.
Offering my virginity to him didn't seem like such a bad idea.
He turned back and said casually, "Wait here," then took my hand and quickly ran toward the dark alley.
Unfortunately, there were others in the alley as well.
Xiao Shan stood at the entrance looking disappointed and was about to take me away when he suddenly heard something. He pulled out his phone and shone its light inside while squinting for quite some time before tentatively asking, "Mosquito?"
The person inside immediately responded, "Shan Ge?" Then he turned on his phone's screen too. Xiao Shan stepped inside a couple of paces with me following him. Only then did I see there were more than one person in the alley—five or six boys—and lying behind them was a disheveled girl whose long hair covered her face.
"What are you guys doing here?" Xiao Shan asked.
"Hehe, just having some fun," one replied with a grin.
"What kind of fun?" Xiao Shan turned his phone's light toward the girl.
"Just a couple of days ago, I ran into this really beautiful girl from high school who wouldn't give me any attention when I tried to pursue her. It felt embarrassing for me as a guy; so look—we just brought her over." The guy waved at Xiao Shan. "Shan Ge come take a look; isn't she really pretty?"
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