Anyway, I was going to be as childish as possible and make her feel uncomfortable in every way I could.
When Huo Yan confronted me, I simply said, "Do you have any evidence? Without evidence, you're just slandering me."
Huo Yan was furious.
After half a month of this back-and-forth, the day of the school anniversary finally arrived. Huo Yan was the last performance with her Piano Solo, and I was the second to last with my classical dance.
I had prepared for this day for two weeks, paying for a teacher out of my own pocket, buying costumes and props, and even gathering several interested girls from my class to form a group for the classical dance.
The goal was to make Huo Yan's Piano Solo seem lackluster. If she couldn't secure a special admission spot, how would she enter the entertainment industry? And if she couldn't enter the entertainment industry, how would she ever meet Li Zhan?
If I couldn't have my way, then no one else would either.
Huo Yan cried in front of Niu Xinyan.
Niu Xinyan worriedly stopped me. "Xinmin, the anniversary ceremony is one thing; don't cause a scene."
I blinked innocently. "I'm not causing a scene."
Niu Xinyan sighed. "Xinmin, you're different from Huo Yan. She hasn't seen much of the world, but you've experienced big events; there's no need to compete with her."
I chuckled. "So you mean I'm narrow-minded and lack tolerance?"
Niu Xinyan quickly clarified, "That's not what I meant..."
I interrupted him. "That's exactly what you meant."
Niu Xinyan frowned. "Xinmin, can you please stop being so willful?"
I laughed in anger. "Willful? I'm just dancing; how is that being willful?"
"Or are you saying that Huo Yan has already been predetermined as the first place winner? No matter what I do, it will always be wrong?"
Niu Xinyan fell silent for a moment before replying, "You're overthinking it."
I shook my head. "I'm not overthinking anything; you all just want to predetermined Huo Yan's victory."
Niu Xinyan sighed, "Xinmin, why do you have to go against Huo Yan?"
I looked at him seriously and replied, "Because she took something from me."
Niu Xinyan was puzzled. "What did she take from you?"
I said, "She took... never mind, you wouldn't understand."
Niu Xinyan's expression darkened.
I ignored him and turned to leave.
He warned me from behind, "Xinmin, if you dare to perform today, you'll face the consequences."
I smiled. "Don't worry, I will definitely perform."
On the day of the performance, I wore a Hanfu and went on stage with the other girls.
The piece we performed was called "Breaking the Formation."
The music was powerful and rhythmic, making it feel exhilarating to perform.
As the piece ended, the audience erupted in applause.
I got off stage, changed my clothes, and prepared to watch Huo Yan's performance.
Just as I finished changing and stepped out, I saw Li Zhan waiting for me.
"Xinmin..."
He hesitated to speak.
I looked at him with a blank expression.
Li Zhan sighed. "Xinmin, I was wrong about what happened before. Can you forgive me?"
I couldn't help but laugh. "On what basis do you think you were wrong?"
Li Zhan was at a loss for words.
I continued, "Or do you think you were wrong, which is why you're here to apologize?"
Li Zhan quickly shook his head. "I don't think I was wrong."
I laughed in frustration. "Then why are you here?"
Li Zhan hesitated for a moment and said, "I just feel that there might be a misunderstanding between us, or maybe you've fallen for someone else..."
I couldn't help but laugh in anger.
When I pursued Li Zhan back then, I was sincere in my efforts. But in the end, all I received was his slander and hatred towards me and Huo Yan.
Now he talks about misunderstandings?
What misunderstandings could there possibly be?
I couldn't be bothered to waste my breath with him. "Li Zhan, you truly are despicable!"
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