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With tears blurring my vision, I saw Zhang Qianyu and Zhao Hanning rushing towards me.
"Li Shuang, are you okay?" Zhang Qianyu asked with concern.
"I'm fine," I choked out, shaking my head.
"Who are you?" Father frowned at Zhang Qianyu and Zhao Hanning. "This is a family matter; you should stay out of it!"
"I'm a friend of Li Shuang. Why are you hitting her?" Zhang Qianyu questioned angrily.
"She stole money from the house; she deserves it!" Father replied defiantly.
"You're talking nonsense! Li Shuang didn't steal any money!" Zhang Qianyu retorted sharply.
"The money she paid doesn't match her scholarship; she must have hidden it!" Father insisted confidently.
"How can the scholarship not match? It’s simple!" Zhang Qianyu said calmly. "The first prize is eight thousand, the second is five thousand, and the third is three thousand. But she only brought back eight thousand."
Father's face turned pale with anger, yet he didn't dare to confront Zhang Qianyu further.
"How is eight thousand wrong? Xiao Shuang'er got first place; isn't that eight thousand? What more do you want?"
"There's really only one!" Father shot me a glare.
"Of course, everyone knows that!" After Zhang Qianyu spoke, the surrounding classmates echoed in agreement.
"Exactly!"
"There was only eight thousand to begin with!"
Before leaving, Father warned me fiercely, "Li Shuang, if you dare to deceive me, I won't let you off! Let's go!"
As I watched them leave, my legs went weak, and I collapsed onto the ground.
"Li Shuang, are you okay?" Zhang Qianyu asked worriedly.
"I'm fine, thank you," I said gratefully, tears welling in my eyes.
"Silly girl, why are you being polite with us?" Zhang Qianyu smiled gently. "No matter what happens, we will always be here for you."
"Mm." I nodded vigorously.
I gathered my thoughts and continued to bury myself in my studies. I had to rely on myself for the future; I couldn't depend on my parents. My application for direct admission was approved, but I still decided to take the college entrance exam for the scholarship.
Days passed, and the exam date drew closer.
I felt both nervous and excited.
I longed to be the top student in science; that generous scholarship could cover part of my tuition fees. So, I woke up early and stayed up late, studying tirelessly and putting in all my effort.
Zhang Qianyu often accompanied me, bringing me delicious snacks and encouraging me to keep going.
Zhao Hanning occasionally sent me study materials, silently supporting me.
I was grateful to them; they made me feel the warmth of friendship.
One day, Zhang Qianyu seemed very down, not at all like her usual lively self. I asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"My cousin, Li Shuang... something happened," Zhang Qianyu said softly, her eyes reddening.
"What happened?" I asked in surprise.
"After the college entrance exam, she confessed to someone she liked and was rejected. She thought that once she got to university, she'd have a better chance, but then she found out that person already had a girlfriend," Zhang Qianyu choked out. "She couldn't take it and attempted suicide."
"What?" I looked at her in shock, a chill running through me.
"My cousin was so outstanding and kind; why did it have to end like this..." Tears streamed down Zhang Qianyu's face as she mourned deeply.
"Was she taken to the hospital in time? How is she now?" I gently hugged her.
"Yes, she was taken to the hospital, but now she hasn't said a word. The doctor said she's in an emotional crisis," Zhang Qianyu buried her head in my arms, speaking muffled. "Xiao Shuang'er, do you think love is really that important?"
"Well, it's not that important, right?" I replied softly.
But I never expected this incident would have such a profound impact on me.
I lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Zhang Qianyu's cousin had shown me another possible ending.
What if, after the college entrance examination, I confessed to Lin Zijin and got rejected? What would I do then?
Would I, like Zhang Qianyu's cousin, choose to end my life?
No, I wouldn't.
But I would have regrets.
I decided to confess to Lin Zijin.
No matter the outcome, I had to try.
After finding out Lin Zijin's usual route, I waited for him at the corner of the teaching building after school.
“Lin Zijin.” I approached him and called out.
“Hmm?” Lin Zijin stopped and looked at me with confusion.
“I like you.” I looked him straight in the eye and said earnestly, “Would you be willing to go out with me?”
Lin Zijin was stunned, staring at me in surprise.
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