The people surrounding them all looked shocked, and some even exclaimed, "You can't be telling the truth, can you?"

At this moment, Ling Hao stepped forward.

Ling Hao walked to the center of the crowd and spoke coldly, "None of you are allowed to talk about what happened today. If I see it, I will make you and your family suffer a wrath you cannot bear."

After saying that, Ling Hao pulled Mi Xi through the crowd and out of the school.

Everyone fell silent, knowing what the Ling family had done before and how terrifying they were as one of the three most powerful families in Kyoto. Therefore, no word of what happened today had spread, and there were no videos or recordings.

The car drove out of the school and stopped in a deserted, empty area.

Ling Hao turned and looked deeply at Mi Xi, while Mi Xi pursed her lips, lowered her head, and remained silent.

Ling Hao lifted Mi Xi's chin, making her look into his eyes.

Mi Xi, was this your doing today?

Mi Xi had tears still wet in the corners of her eyes. Upon hearing these words, tears welled up in her eyes, and she shook her head on the screen.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, don't do it anymore. I don't like it, do you understand?

Mi Xi nodded frantically. Ling Hao's expression at this moment was terrifying, unlike anything Mi Xi had ever seen before.

Mi Xi is now considering leaving Ling Hao; he's too terrifying, and his moods are unpredictable.

After Mi Lan learned about this, she comforted and encouraged him, and advised him not to provoke him and to focus on preparing for the college entrance examination.

Mi Xi rarely appears in public anymore. Every day she arrives at school early and doesn't leave until everyone has left.

Finally, these days are coming to an end. Soon, the college entrance examination will be here, and the senior high school students will begin their final sprint.

In fact, Li Mu was not worried about the college entrance examination. In fact, she had already started studying university-level knowledge. Li Mu, Li Yi, Qin Luochen and Lu Wan formed a study group.

During this period, Lu Wan's mother made several abusive phone calls to Lu Wan, and Lu Wan simply blocked her.

Lu's father also called Lu Wan and told her to apologize to Lu's mother and come home as soon as possible.

As for Lu Qian, he didn't ask Lu Wan to apologize to his mother or anything like that. He just kept asking Lu Wan for money, threatening her if she didn't give him any, and even threatening to go and cause trouble.

Having no other choice, she had to work part-time every day to support Lu Qian's endless demands.

The four were studying when an untimely bell rang, interrupting their study session.

The ringtone was Lu Wan's; the number on her phone was unknown. After thinking for a moment, Lu Wan answered the phone.

The voice on the other end of the phone was Lu's mother. Lu Wan was no longer surprised; she had received many calls from her mother since she moved out.

However, this time was different because Lu's mother's tone was particularly gentle, making Lu Wan feel somewhat unreal.

Xiao Wan, Mom made pork ribs today, come home for dinner.

Lu Wan pursed her lips and remained silent.

After waiting for a while without a response, Lu's mother continued, "Mom made these ribs especially for you. Mom apologizes, I really missed you."

Lu Wan still held a sliver of hope, so she agreed. After hanging up the phone, she noticed that all three people were looking at her. Lu Wan said apologetically, "Sorry, I have to go home today."

Li Mu knew where Lu Wan was going, so he stood up and offered to take her there.

Qin Luochen and Li Yi nodded. Qin Luochen even said with a smile that today was a holiday, and then pulled Li Yi away to go online.

The room fell silent. Li Mu looked at Lu Wan for a long time before finally speaking, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Lu Wan nodded and followed Li Mu into the car, which drove towards Lu Family Noodle Shop.

The Lu family's house is located on an old street; if it weren't for Lu Wan, even Li Mu's navigation might not have been able to find it.

Lu Wan didn't ask Li Mu to park the car in front of her house, but only fifty meters away from the noodle shop. She even specifically told Li Mu not to follow her, because Lu Wan knew all too well what kind of person her mother was.

Li Mu saw Lu Wan's concerns and agreed.

Lu Wan returned home to find her parents and Lu Qian all there. A sumptuous meal was laid out on the table, including braised pork ribs, something Lu Wan had never been able to afford before.

When Lu's father saw Lu Wan return, he quickly got up and pulled her inside.

After Lu Wan sat down, her father said with a smile, "Look, these are all dishes your mother specially made for you."

Lu's mother quickly agreed.

Lu Wan had been away for so long, perhaps her mindset had changed. Instead of being happy, she asked directly, "Mom, is there something you need me to do? Tell me what it is."

Upon hearing this, Lu's mother's face showed a hint of displeasure, but she concealed it well.

Xiao Wan, you're not young anymore. Mom has found a good family for you. Your dad's friend's child is under thirty, and they've agreed to give a dowry of 120,000 yuan.

Your brother has a new girlfriend whose family is well-off, and they plan to get married soon.

Lu Wan stood up abruptly. "Mom, I want to go to school. I don't want to get married yet. Please, please let me go to school."

Lu's mother also stood up angrily, "What are you going to school for? You didn't get into university last time, do you think you can get in this time?"

Lu Qian said angrily, "That's right, your brother has brought you back a sister-in-law, shouldn't you be fully supportive?"

Lu's mother said with some heartache, "You are such an ungrateful wretch. Your parents have raised you for nothing."

Lu Wan turned to leave, but her mother pulled her back.

Caught off guard, Lu Wan was pulled to the ground, her arm was cut, and blood gushed out.

Lu's mother completely ignored Lu Wan's bleeding arm and threw two pieces of paper next to Lu Wan. "If you don't agree, then you can sign this disassociation letter. Our Lu family will sever all ties with you from now on. You choose."

Lu Wan sat on the ground looking at the certificate of severance of ties. It stated that Lu Wan had to pay the Lu family 100,000 yuan in child support within five days, and that the Lu family and Lu Wan were severing all ties. Moreover, Lu's mother had already signed the certificate.

Lu Wan felt a chill in her heart at this moment.

With a bang, the door was kicked open, and Li Mu walked in, immediately seeing Lu Wan sitting on the ground, looking completely distraught.

Lu Qian was stunned when he saw the girl in front of him who was so beautiful she seemed unreal.

Ignoring the stares of the Lu family members, Li Mu went straight over and helped Lu Wan up.

Seeing that Lu Wan was about to be taken away by a stranger, Lu's mother became anxious. "Who are you? Where are you taking my daughter?" She looked at Lu Wan and said, "Let me tell you, Lu Wan, you only have two paths to choose from. If you don't choose, don't even think about leaving the Lu family."