"Why are you so vicious?"
"Cui Yongjuan has already said, if you want to hit her or scold her, she will definitely not retaliate."
"But you ambushed her at home and beat her up like this, what is that for?"
"Are you jealous of her achievements, or do you hate me for withdrawing your qualification to compete?"
"Cui Yongmei, when did you become so petty?"
I looked at him in disbelief.
It was clearly he who had ruined my fingers and destroyed my dreams.
But now, he says I am petty?
I laughed out loud.
As I laughed, tears began to fall.
Ma Zhiqiang's eyes flashed with a hint of pity, but it quickly disappeared.
He turned away, his tone indifferent:
"Cui Yongmei, you've hated Cui Yongjuan for three years; that should be enough."
"Cui Yongjuan has also endured three years of grievances for you; you don't owe her anything; rather, she owes you."
"Let her have a way out."
"Stop making unreasonable demands, okay?"
I looked at him in disbelief.
Let Cui Yongjuan have a way out?
But who will let me go?
At that moment, Cui Yongjuan gently tugged at Ma Zhiqiang's sleeve and softly said, "Zhiqiang, don't say that; it's only natural for my sister to hate me."
"She is my sister; no matter what, I will try to reform her."
"Even if my sister wants my life, I would give it to her."
"After all, I owe her."
Ma Zhiqiang gently touched Cui Yongjuan's head.
"You are so foolish that it makes my heart ache."
He turned to look at me, his tone icy: "Cui Yongmei, did you see that?"
"Cui Yongjuan has always been thinking of you; you need to be grateful."
"Don't let me see you hurt her again, or don't blame me for being rude."
Cui Yongjuan tugged at Ma Zhiqiang's shirt: "Alright, stop talking about my sister."
"My sister just can't think straight for a moment; I won't blame her."
"I bought a gift for my sister; she will definitely like it."
As she spoke, she took out a gift bag from behind and handed it to me.
Ma Zhiqiang coldly said:
"Cui Yongjuan specially bought this for you to wear at the celebration banquet tomorrow."
"Don't embarrass Cui Yongjuan."
"This is your last chance from me; don't let me down again."
I looked at the gift bag on the ground,
inside was a blue Mermaid Skirt that I had ordered two months ago.
This was the dress I dreamed of wearing when I won the competition.
But now, I have lost my chance at the competition.
This skirt feels more like a symbol of the fingers and honor I have lost.
Ma Zhiqiang looked at me disdainfully:
"Cui Yongmei, this is your last chance."
"Don't let me down again."
I lowered my head and looked at the skirt, tears silently falling.
Yes.
This is the last chance.
My last chance with Ma Zhiqiang.
I met him at the Concert Hall. He is the nephew of my Piano Teacher and can be considered my senior. At that time, we were just acquaintances; he would occasionally bring me snacks and sometimes explain pieces to me in the Music Classroom. Gradually, we became more familiar with each other. He took me to many places: Skiing, Surfing, Skydiving... I shared my worries with him, and he would listen quietly. I told him about my hatred, and he wiped my tears in my arms. I thought we would continue like this forever, eventually getting married and having children. But Cui Yongjuan returned to her home country, shattering everything. In that dark storage room, I pondered for three whole days and nights. Why was Ma Zhiqiang's sincerity false? I couldn't understand what made me less than Cui Yongjuan. Now I realize that my love for Ma Zhiqiang was stolen. Cui Yongjuan has always liked to take my things. When we were kids, it was toys; as we grew up, it was Ma Zhiqiang. She always said that I had everything and that she had nothing.
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