Chapter 332 You Wouldn't Understand

Qiao Xing listened silently, unsure how to respond.

Wang Qin spoke with heartfelt sincerity, and when she saw that she didn't speak, a hint of hurt appeared in her eyes.

After a while, she reached out and took Qiao Xing's hand, "Xingxing."

Qiao Xing looked up and glanced at her.

Wang Qin said, "I'm sorry."

Qiao Xing opened his mouth as if he had countless things to say, but in the end, he only said, "Let's not talk about the past."

Wang Qin stared at her for a long time before silently withdrawing her hand. "Alright, I won't mention it again."

"elder sister."

Lin Xi returned with the food and called out to Qiao Xing from the doorway.

Qiao Xing turned to look at her. Lin Xi still had some bruises on her face, from the blows Lin Qiang had given her earlier.

Her clothes were faded from washing, with some mold spots that were hard to remove. She was thin and small, and her hands, covered in chilblains, were carrying a takeout box with large and small cracks that made it look like her hands hadn't been washed properly.

She was somewhat pleased to see Qiao Xing, but also a little awkward, because she hadn't bought Qiao Xing's food.

Qiao Xing withdrew her gaze and stood up. "Then you should get some rest. I won't disturb you any longer."

Just as she was about to leave, she seemed to remember something else, "Isn't Xiaoxi going back to school soon?"

When the matter was brought up, Wang Qin's expression fell again. "Yes, it's okay, you don't need to worry about it, I'll find a way."

Qiao Xing remained silent for a moment, said nothing, and turned to walk out.

As he reached the stairwell, he suddenly encountered Fang Ya coming towards him.

The two met at the bottom of the stairs, and the atmosphere was a little strange.

Fang Ya was stunned when she saw Qiao Xing. She opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

Qiao Xing hadn't seen her in a long time, but the Fang Ya of today was different from the Fang Ya he remembered. The arrogance and disdain he had shown before were no longer visible on her face.

He looked much more haggard.

She no longer dressed in flashy clothes, but wore a simple and plain down jacket, and her hair was all tied back, making her look no different from an ordinary person.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and then Fang Ya came up to her. "Qiao Xing, I... it's been a long time."

Qiao Xing snapped out of her daze and greeted her awkwardly, "Yes, it's been a long time. What brings you here?"

"I've come to see my dad."

Qiao Xing then remembered that her father was paralyzed and was still in the hospital.

"How is your uncle? Is he feeling better?"

"Yes, she can talk now, but she still can't get out of bed. The doctor said..." Fang Ya realized something and swallowed the rest of her words, then said, "I haven't apologized to you for what happened before. I'm sorry."

It seems that incident dealt a significant blow to Fang Ya, changing her so drastically that she bears no resemblance to her former self.

Even so, Qiao Xing still said, "You don't need to apologize to me. What you did didn't have any real impact on me. I think you should apologize to my cousin instead."

Because she brought in Lily's ex-boyfriend, not only did they ruin the wedding, but they also caused Lily to jump off a building and die.

Despite Lily's terrible past, she did not deserve to die. It can be said that Lily's death was directly related to Fang Ya.

Fang Ya nodded, "I know, but an apology won't make anything back, and he won't forgive me."

Whether he forgives or not is his business; how you do it is your business.

Qiao Xing was stunned after saying that. Just now, Wang Qin seemed to have said something similar to her.

Fang Ya said, "I have already paid the price for this. That mountain ruined my life. I will never get married or have children in this lifetime. Isn't that enough?"

"I will spend my whole life atoning for my sins, and that will be the greatest apology I can give him."

Qiao Xing was somewhat surprised, "You're not planning to get married?"

Fang Ya shook her head, and when she recalled her experience in the cowshed, a look of disgust and nausea appeared on her face.

"I feel like throwing up whenever I see a man now."

Moreover, whenever she has any physical contact with a man, she cannot help but think of those men, how they humiliated her, and how they trampled on her dignity.

I also think of my glamorous life, stained with such a shameful stain, and how my dignity and pride were gradually eroded every minute and every second there.

“I will never forget these things, and these nightmares will haunt me for the rest of my life, preventing me from ever having peace.”

“These images appear in my dreams every time I fall asleep. Compared to Lily’s past, mine may be even worse. Sometimes, I think I can understand why Lily jumped off the building.”

Indeed, the best punishment in this world is to empathize.

Fang Ya continued, "Countless times I've woken up from nightmares, and I want to die, but I can't. I still have my parents. My dad is already like this; he can't bear the pain of losing his daughter anymore."

Fang Ya became more and more agitated as she spoke, and leaned weakly against the wall, swaying precariously.

It's clear she's in a lot of pain right now.

Qiao Xing felt a pang of pity seeing her like this.

She hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand and placed it on Fang Ya's shoulder. "It will all pass."

Fang Ya gave a bitter smile, looking at Qiao Xing with almost despair, "It's too late, you wouldn't understand."

Qiao Xing didn't want to understand, and never wanted to understand.

Fang Ya was pampered from a young age. Although she couldn't compare to those from wealthy and powerful families, she was still a genuine heiress, surpassing 80% of ordinary people.

This incident brought about a complete transformation in her values ​​and personality, which she had cultivated over the past twenty years.

She should have had a happier and brighter future, but now, it's like falling from the clouds into the mud, changing the entire trajectory of her life.

Therefore, what she experienced was more difficult for ordinary people to accept than what they went through.

After a while, Fang Ya exhaled and her complexion returned to normal.

"Thank you for listening to me. I'm afraid of being recognized when I walk outside now, and I don't dare to talk to anyone. All my old friends are laughing at me and mocking me behind my back."

Fang Ya's lips curled into a bitter, self-deprecating smile. "I never thought that in the end, you would be the one listening to me say all this."

Fang Ya thought Qiao Xing would mock and ridicule her after hearing this, but unexpectedly, Qiao Xing not only didn't laugh at her, but also comforted her.

"Anyway, I don't have anything to do. If talking about it makes you feel better, you can chat with me anytime."

Fang Ya couldn't help but glance at her a few more times, then chuckled, "You're still different from others. Maybe now I can understand why he likes you."

Qiao Xing was taken aback. "Who are you referring to as 'him'?"

"It's nothing," Fang Ya said. "Anyway, after going through this, I truly understand what it means to be like a person drinking water, knowing only whether it's hot or cold. Some people comfort you on the surface, but secretly laugh at you in their hearts."

"Unlike you, you wear your heart on your sleeve."

Qiao Xing fell silent, unsure whether Fang Ya was praising her or criticizing her.

As the two were talking, Qiao Xing saw Qin Ce walking up from downstairs.