Chapter 51 The Butterfly Effect
Inside the Xia family's old house, the scene was quite different.
Unable to break free from Song Heng's grip, Tang Susu temporarily gave up struggling and looked at Xia Zhen with a panicked expression, "Um...you're not hurt, are you?"
She had just run out in a panic and didn't notice anyone passing by. It would have been fine if she had bumped into someone else, but the person she bumped into was Xia Zhen!
Although Tang Susu and Xia Zhen are nominally cousins, their relationship is not very good. Tang Susu always feels a lot of pressure when she is around Xia Zhen.
Because Xia Zhen is too perfect.
It's all Song Heng's fault!
Tang Susu couldn't help but feel resentful towards the people around her.
After her friend explained the situation to her, she learned that Xia Zhen and Song Heng had that kind of relationship. However, at that banquet, she became Song Heng's dance partner. In addition, Tang Susu had been subjected to hostility from many girls at school recently, and she thought that Xia Zhen must hate her to death now.
If Song Heng hadn't just grabbed her and said he liked her, she wouldn't have been so frightened that she ran out.
Xia Zhen dusted herself off and looked at Tang Susu without any politeness, saying, "Apologize to me."
Yes, this young lady is indeed very arrogant.
Tang Susu subconsciously said, "I'm sorry!"
Xia Zhen glanced at Song Heng and Tang Susu's tug-of-war, chuckled, and walked past them to leave.
Song Heng suddenly spoke up, "Xia Zhen."
Xia Zhen stopped in her tracks. "Is something the matter?"
Song Heng said, "Su Su has already apologized to you."
"so?"
"If you tell anyone about what happened today, it will cause her trouble."
Tang Susu was surprised. How could Song Heng be so certain that Xia Zhen would tell everyone about this?
Xia Zhen put her hands in the pockets of her school uniform jacket, smiled, and said, "Don't be nervous. Who said I was going to tell anyone?"
She was still wearing her blue and white school uniform from No. 1 Middle School. In the past, if she were going to eat somewhere, she would definitely dress up beautifully and be the most outstanding girl.
Now, she can walk around everywhere in this oversized, sporty school uniform. Even this ordinary school uniform can't stop this young lady's arrogant attitude.
Song Heng twitched the corners of his mouth, a half-smile playing on his lips. "Don't you plan to suddenly play the victim and tell everyone that Su Su bumped into you when everyone's here for dinner, making her feel awkward?"
Xia Zhen said, "No."
"You have."
I said no.
“I know you have it.”
Tang Susu looked back and forth between Xia Zhen and Song Heng, feeling that something was off.
Indeed, Xia Zhen had this idea.
Song Heng didn't want to admit it, but he couldn't deny that he had guessed what Xia Zhen was planning with just one look from her.
Even though her thoughts had been guessed, Xia Zhen remained completely calm. Without a hint of guilt, she replied, "I said no, and that's final."
Song Heng: "You..."
"What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean'?" Xia Zhen interrupted him. "So what if she apologized? She bumped into me, so an apology is the least she can do. Whether I forgive her or not is my business. Do you think that an apology can make up for everything when someone does something wrong?"
For some reason, Song Heng's expression suddenly turned cold, and his voice became somewhat sarcastic. "Miss Xia is right."
Xia Zhen had absolutely no interest in trying to figure out Song Heng's thought process. She laughed back sarcastically, "Young Master Song, don't talk like you can read my mind. What I want to do and what I don't want to do is none of your business."
As Xia Zhen turned to leave, Song Heng slowly said, "I wonder how Miss Xia is getting along with her classmates at her new school? Especially her relationship with her deskmate..."
Xia Zhen stopped, turned around, and looked at him coldly.
Song Heng felt a strange, inexplicable sense of pleasure.
So what if she's arrogant?
Tang Susu felt increasingly unable to join the conversation; she couldn't understand the tense atmosphere between Song Heng and Xia Zhen at all.
Xia Zhen asked, "What do you want to do?"
"Don't worry, I have no interest in your friendships." Song Heng's smile widened lazily. "So perhaps Miss Xia can be less calculating?"
Xia Zhen glanced at Tang Susu, who seemed unsure of the situation.
It seems that Tang Susu is unaware that Song Heng knows about her savior, but something is wrong. In the story, Song Heng did not learn about Lu Jin's existence so early.
The explanation is the butterfly effect brought about by Xia Zhen.
No, that's not right either. If we're talking about the butterfly effect, the one who first flapped the butterfly's wings should have been Song Heng on the day of the banquet.
Song Heng asked casually, "Has Miss Xia not made up her mind yet?"
He was certain that he wanted to see her in a dilemma, and given her pride, she would never allow him to admit defeat under threat.
"OK."
Song Heng's smile faltered for a moment. "What did you say?"
“I said okay.” Xia Zhen smiled slightly. “After all, I am a kind and generous person. It was just a bump. Su Su apologized to me. We are cousins, so how could I be so petty? Young Master Song, look how badly you think of me. Sigh, I’m really so sad.”
She was saying sad things, but the smile in her eyes was radiant.
Even if the young lady concedes, she won't feel like she's admitting defeat, nor will she let others think she has.
Tang Susu was at a loss, "Don't be sad... Song Heng must have misunderstood you!"
She actually believed Xia Zhen's words.
Xia Zhen left with a smile, not even glancing at Song Heng, and turned to leave.
This time, Song Heng didn't say anything to stop him. The smile on his face slowly disappeared, and his gaze became deep.
No matter how eloquently Xia Zhen spoke, the fact remains that she did indeed back down.
He was just a boy with mobility issues and who was different from ordinary people.
How could he have such charm that she could put aside her pride?
Tang Susu winced, "It hurts!"
Song Heng snapped out of his daze and realized that he had unconsciously tightened his grip on her hand. He released her hand and whispered, "Sorry."
Tang Susu glared at him angrily, "I really don't know why Grandpa invited you to our house for dinner. Since you're our guest, please have some manners and stay away from me!"
Song Heng absentmindedly uttered an "Oh".
Anyway, it was just a passing interest of hers.
Despite Tang Susu's complaints, Song Heng was thinking that someone as selfish as Xia Zhen could never truly like someone.
She only cherished Lu Jin out of novelty; sooner or later, she would abandon him.
Song Heng lowered his eyes slightly, his dark eyes containing what seemed like an unyielding mass of ink.
Just like in her previous life, she abandoned him without hesitation.
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