3 Chapter 3: No Chance for You to Hurt Me_1

Qiao Xiaren nearly drowned and was not rescued in time, almost permanently buried in the river. Although she luckily did not drown, the branches and stones in the river scratched her tender skin. There were shocking wounds all over her face and body.

Fortunately, the system had helped her heal her injuries, otherwise her beautiful face could have been horribly disfigured.

"Doesn't Second Senior Brother owe me an explanation?" Qiao Xiaren sneered, crossing her arms and watching the man in front of her leisurely.

"Even refusing to call me Mohan anymore indicates that you blame me." Ye Mohan shook his head, his helpless expression was like a parent coaxing an unruly child.

"Xiaren, I truly didn't recognize the person then, mistaking Anchu for you. I'm sorry, it won't happen again."

Hearing the man's explanation, a gloomy darkness seemed to cover Qiao Xiaren's intense gaze. Ye Mohan's justification was exactly the same as in the previous life. In the last life, she foolishly believed him.

But this time, would she be foolish enough to believe him again?

In the previous life, Qiao Xiaren loved Ye Mohan and always thought that Ye Mohan loved her. But in reality, Ye Mohan had already gotten involved with Qiao Anchu and she foolishly made money to support his advanced studies at the film school. Even his living expenses were paid by her.

Reality proved that she had only nurtured an ungrateful wolf that would return kindness with ingratitude.

Next time? Unfortunately, there won't be a next time in this life.

I, Qiao Xiaren, swear that I won't give you any more opportunities to harm me.

"If there's nothing else, please leave. I need to rest." Qiao Xiaren's face was expressionless, unable to tell whether she had accepted his explanation or if she didn't care to listen.

"Qiao Xiaren, what do you mean? We came to visit you out of good intentions, and you actually show us a long face? So what if Mohan saved me? We absolutely don't owe you anything!" Qiao Anchu was proud, impulsive and young, unable to control her nerves.

"Senior Sister, I didn't say anything. Why are you getting upset?"

Qiao Anchu was taken aback. Indeed, she hadn't said anything, but her barely concealed derisive expression, as if making fun of them, made everyone extremely upset.

Observing Qiao Anchu's alternating pale and flushed complexion, Qiao Xiaren suddenly found it amusing to bully her. Her past self actually thought this senior sister was straightforward, which seemed ridiculous now.

Ye Mohan stared fixedly at the young girl in front of him, shocked to find he was unable to discern her emotions. Something... had changed.

Ye Mohan glanced at the weight on the table, his eyes still gentle as a spring breeze, and even closed the door on his way out.

"Xiaren, you rest well, I'll call you when lunch is ready."

Qiao Anchu wanted to say something but was pulled away by Ye Mohan. Looking at Qiao Anchu's unwilling appearance, Qiao Xiaren simply chuckled and continued lying on the small bed to recuperate.

She had already forgotten about Huang Youde, who she had kicked under the bed earlier. When Huang Youde regained consciousness, he lay shivering underneath, not daring to move for fear of being tortured by Qiao Xiaren again.

He pitifully maintained his position, some sweat seeping out of his fat face.

Qiao Anchu, that despicable bitch, actually dared to trick him into coming here! Huang Youde's face revealed a ferocious look, vowing to take revenge on her once he got out.

Qiao Xiaren was woken up again by someone knocking on the door after sleeping for who knows how long. She opened her eyes again, a cold glint flashed in her black eyes, revealing a bit of annoyance.

Feeling quite irritable, Qiao Xiaren got out of bed and slowly opened the door. She was not a morning person and being woken up had put her in a bad mood. Her intense gaze made the person outside the door apprehensive.

"What is it?"

Shen Sichen's hand was still on the door, meeting Qiao Xiaren's sharp gaze for the first time, instinctively wanting to back away.

"Xiaren, what's wrong?"

"I'm fine, is there anything you need, First Senior Brother?"

Leaning against the door, Qiao Xiaren crossed her arms, appearing leisurely and at ease.

Her tone was flat, her face had a faint smile. At first glance, she still looked like a carefree and innocent young girl. However, Shen Sichen started to feel an unfathomable weight in his heart when looking at her.

"Master summoned us for a discussion. He has something to discuss." Shen Sichen hesitated for a moment, a concerned look appearing on his face, "How's your health?"

"I'm fine."

Upon hearing that the master was looking for them, Qiao Xiaren's eyes slightly narrowed. Without even glancing at Shen Sichen, she casually adjusted her clothing and walked towards the living room.

Watching Qiao Xiaren's receding back, Shen Sichen felt a faint sense of loss. It seemed that she had even started to become cold towards him, treating his concern as if she was completely indifferent. Did it all happen because both he and Mohan had saved Anchu together?

Of course, Qiao Xiaren would not pay attention to what Shen Sichen was thinking. She remembered clearly that in her previous life, Ye Mohan and Qiao Anchu had publicly disclosed their romantic relationship. To avoid painting Qiao Anchu as the third party, they had blatantly accused Qiao Xiaren of cheating on Shen Sichen first. They even slandered her for cohabiting and having an abortion with Shichen.

The most ridiculous part was that Shen Sichen admitted to these completely made-up "facts" in front of the media, because he loved Qiao Anchu and didn't want her reputation destroyed.

So because they couldn't bear to see Qiao Anchu's reputation ruined, she was supposed to be the sacrifice?

Suddenly, the media slandered all the filth onto Qiao Xiaren, making her reputation in the entertainment circle stink. While Qiao Anchu and Ye Mohan, the sinful couple, had become a good story in the entertainment world.

In the last life, Qiao Xiaren thought she had been foolish, and had endured enough.

After reincarnating, she no longer needed friends, or family, much less love! She just needed to trample each person that had insulted, slandered, hurt and harmed her under her feet.

Qiao Xiaren came out of her room, the dilapidated door made a creaking sound. The four of them lived with their master in a country house. A vegetable patch had been cultivated in front of the courtyard, and their master liked to plant some small vegetables to go along with their meals when he had spare time.

The wild grass in the vegetable field had already begun to grow tall. Qiao Xiaren bypassed it, and her skirt even brushed past the wild grass. Their master had always been diligent, but now he let the wild grass grow so tall. Qiao Xiaren wasn't sure why, but her heart sank.

"Has Ranran arrived?"

An aged voice came from the living room. Qiao Xiaren walked in to see the familiar yet old face of her master. His complexion seemed rather pale. She knew that he was likely to pass away soon, which was around the same time as in her previous life.