Chapter 182

If the other party could calm down and think things through, they would discover the trickery involved.

"Miss Miao Lian... I really didn't... I didn't steal your bracelet..."

"I didn't break it, please believe me."

He Xue's pale face was completely devoid of color.

Looking at Miao Lian, who was acting like a madwoman, she was speechless.

She didn't know why Miao Lian's bracelet had suddenly appeared in her bag.

And it was stuffed into her backpack in such a damaged state.

"Shut up! If you did it, then who did it?!"

"Tell me! Give me a reasonable answer! Do you know how anxious I was when I discovered my bracelet was missing yesterday?!"

Miao Lian bit her lip and clenched her fists.

That was a gift her father gave her at her birthday party in front of the whole family.

That bracelet held extraordinary significance for her.

It's not because it's expensive, nor because it's rare.

It was because it was a bracelet her father had made by hand.

For Miao Lian, that bracelet contained her father's heartfelt wishes; it was a priceless treasure.

However, her most cherished birthday gift has now turned into this state.

How could she not be angry?

"Unforgivable! I will never forgive you!"

Looking at He Xue, whose face was full of confusion and helplessness.

Miao Lian's mind was instantly filled with rage.

This woman only knows how to play the victim to gain sympathy from others.

It must have been her. She definitely stole my bracelet and deliberately damaged it.

He Xue was definitely seeking revenge for the bullying she had done to her before.

That's why he deliberately did such a despicable thing.

"You scoundrel..."

The more Miao Lian thought about it, the angrier she became. Suddenly, she reached out and pushed Nan Zhu away.

He strode up to He Xue, raised his hand, and slapped her hard.

"There must be some misunderstanding here. You should calm down first."

Suddenly, his right hand seemed to freeze in mid-air, unable to fall even an inch.

The feeling of tightness on her wrist fueled Miao Lian's anger.

How dare someone touch her body so casually? Who is this blind fool?

"Who dares to meddle here...?"

Miao Lian raised her hand and broke free from the other person's restraint, then turned around to look behind her.

Just as she was about to give the other person a good scolding.

She then realized that the person who had grabbed her earlier was Wu Liang, who had just arrived at the classroom.

"Wu... Wu Liang ..."

Miao Lian's previous anger immediately subsided by more than half.

She didn't want to upset Wu Liang.

But that bracelet... that bracelet truly held extraordinary significance for her...

"Miao Lian, He Xue is not the kind of person who would steal."

"Besides, if He Xue really stole your bracelet, she wouldn't be stupid enough to keep it in her bag all this time."

Wu Liang had already learned the general outline from the people around him.

Miao Lian lost the bracelet that her father gave her as a birthday gift yesterday after school.

And today, by sheer coincidence, it appeared in He Xue's backpack.

Furthermore, that expensive bracelet was also maliciously damaged.

That bracelet probably held a deep meaning for Miao Lian.

Otherwise, given her family's financial situation, she wouldn't have become so hysterical over this.

"Why, why are you all speaking up for He Xue?"

"I'm clearly the victim here, so why are you, Nan Zhu, and everyone else speaking up for He Xue?"

Miao Lian still couldn't hold back the tears that kept welling up in her eyes.

Why is everyone speaking up for He Xue?

She was the one who was hurt.

Her most precious gift has been destroyed, why doesn't anyone care about her?

"I believe He Xue wouldn't do such a thing."

"I won't let you lose this precious gift for nothing."

Wu Liang took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Miao Lian.

This seemingly aloof young lady isn't actually a bad person at all...

Chapter Twenty-Six: Stalemate?

"But Miss Miao Lian's bracelet was indeed found in He Xue's bag."

"Moreover, Miss Miao Lian is indeed the victim in this matter; she was almost frantic yesterday."

The girls standing behind Miao Lian were whispering among themselves.

It's not that they particularly support Miao Lian.

Rather, it was because Miao Lian had indeed suffered too much trauma.

The reason why Miao Lian targeted He Xue in this way.

It was simply because that bracelet was too important to her.

Losing that bracelet was like losing the love from her father.

How could I not be anxious? Anyone would be anxious if I gave this to them.

"I know that bracelet is important to you, and I will give you an explanation."

Wu Liang tried his best to calm the agitated Miao Lian.

He could understand why Miao Lian was being so aggressive.

As the other students said, Miao Lian cherished the bracelet very much.

It's not that she deliberately wanted to cause trouble for He Xue.

It was not because her treasure was lost, but because it was damaged.

The anger caused by the loss of a loved one needs an outlet.

He Xue was simply implicated in this incident.

Or, as Ning Shuang said, He Xue was framed by someone.

"Wu Liang... I believe you..."

"If He Xue really didn't do it, I will sincerely apologize."

After a long silence, Miao Lian slowly nodded.

She stubbornly raised her head, fighting back the tears welling in her eyes.

Looking at the bracelet in her hand, which had been broken into several pieces, Miao Lian was filled with regret.

He brought such an important gift to the academy simply to satisfy his vanity.

What on earth is she doing?

Wouldn't that make her look like an idiot?

She clearly knew that He Xue wouldn't steal.

But out of anger and jealousy, she couldn't help but direct all her anger at He Xue.

That's so stupid. Why would she do something so foolish?

She is practically the perfect template for the kind of vicious young lady in novels.

This is the retribution she deserves.

"Why don't you take her to rest for a while?"

Wu Liang gave instructions to the girls behind Miao Lian.

If possible, we should try to calm Miao Lian down as soon as possible.

There's still some time before class starts, so I need to get this troublesome thing sorted out quickly.

"He Xue, are you alright?"

He quickly walked to He Xue's side.

Wu Liang looked at He Xue's pale face, which was somewhat frightened, and shook his head slightly.

This doesn't look like anything's wrong at all.

"I'm fine, I'm alright."

"Is Miao Lian alright? That bracelet is very important to her, right?"

The fear and panic I felt earlier dissipated considerably after seeing Wu Liang.

He Xue shook her head to indicate that she was fine.

Seeing Miao Lian being helped to the side to rest by the crowd, he asked with some concern.

That bracelet must have had some special meaning for Miao Lian.

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have acted so hysterically just now.

"He Xue, why are you worried about driving that woman?"

"Look at the way she looked at you just now, as if she wanted to eat you alive. Why are you worried about her?"

"She lost her bracelet because she wasn't careful. Why did she have to show it off? She deserved it."

"But do you think it's possible that she's staging this herself?"

The Rat glanced at Miao Lian, who was slumped over the table, sobbing alone, and said gloatingly.

It makes you always have a sour face and an arrogant attitude.

So you used to dislike He Xue and were jealous of her, look! You got your comeuppance!

If Miao Lian had been more careful, she wouldn't have lost the bracelet or broken it.

"Rat, don't kick someone when they're down."

Nan Zhu slapped the Rat on the head and said with dissatisfaction.

Although Miao Lian is usually a bit arrogant and her relationship with He Xue is not very good.

Despite their jealousy, the other party did not deliberately cause trouble for He Xue.

At most, it's just empty talk.

"Rat, Miao Lian wouldn't go to such lengths to stage such a show."