You Should Have Drowned Me

Tang Qiu sneered and left with Xie Qingqing, ignoring the gossip of everyone around them.

Feng Yao watched them walk away, her lips twisting into a mocking smile. Tang Qiu was nothing more than a worthless creature who had lived off scraps of the Feng family's generosity. She had been sent away to replace Feng Lu–how could she possibly be living a grander lifestyle than them? Envy churned in her gut at Tang Qiu's branded clothes, diamond earrings, and expensive necklace. It should have been Feng Yao's sister in her place!

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When they walked out of the school gate, Xie Qingqing noted that Tang Qiu's expression was troubled. She must be worrying about her grandmother. Before she could speak, an elderly female voice pierced the air. "Tang Qiu!"