At night, I put on beautiful makeup and walked out of the dormitory, accompanied by my friends, to celebrate a lively birthday at a hot pot restaurant.

When I opened the door, I noticed that the box containing the ring was quietly placed at the doorstep of the dormitory. I just glanced at it and immediately stepped over, casually kicking it aside.

After the video of that day was spread online, Shen Ci and Su Ran became popular.

Netizens gave them nicknames: "Brother Hai and Sister Xingchen"

Every day, the comments filled with ridicule and abuse flooded my inbox, and more students started live streaming their lives just to gain attention.

【Pair of scoundrels, troublemakers.】

【Making cheating look so fresh and elegant, shameless.】

【Sister, you better run. That woman doesn't look like a good person.】

【This kind of man is not worth it. Sister, congratulations on escaping the misery.】

【Am I the only one who noticed how beautiful the sister is?】

【Well-deserved campus belle, truly deserving of the title!】

Second Brother watched the video on his phone with great interest and insisted on sharing it with me. First Brother and Fourth Brother each registered four accounts to passionately participate in the comments section.

And one day, First Brother and a group of people went to Li Wan's dormitory to live stream on the spot, and they even compared it with the video of me that time and uploaded them together.

So she followed in Su Ran's footsteps.

Both of them became like rats crossing the street, everyone calling for their heads.

Shen's mom called me specifically to apologize and said that she had kicked Shen Ci out. She asked me to come home during the break and accompany her, and I agreed.

Regardless, what they had done for me before was genuine, and the love was real.

This incident turned out to be even bigger than I had imagined. My long-lost parents seemed to have suddenly seen the video and remembered that they had a daughter, so they flew back to the country at lightning speed.

I was completely dumbfounded when I received their call.

Mom waved vigorously at the school gate, and I walked slowly over. She rushed over and hugged me in surprise, saying, "You've grown up so much?"

I lowered my head and softly replied, while Mom felt a little embarrassed and smiled awkwardly, "That stinky boy Shen Ci dared to bully you. Don't worry, Mom and Dad will come to support you."

"No need." I couldn't adapt to the scent of Indonesian sunshine and roses on her, so I broke free from her embrace, took a step back, and said indifferently, "No need."

"Nian Nian..."

"If there's nothing else, I'll go back. I still have classes in the afternoon."

I interrupted them and turned away without hesitation.

It's too late.

This care came too late. I really don't need it anymore.

Shen Ci and Su Ran are not together. Su Ran dropped out of school. It's said that she got depression. Only Shen Ci remains on campus, and people point and whisper at him every day. He moved out of the dormitory, and I saw him once later.

His whole person looked haggard, with sunken cheeks, completely different from his former spirited self.

He looked at me from a distance, his lips moved, but in the end, he didn't say anything and silently turned away.

I never knew who sent me the video of Shen Ci and Su Ran.

It wasn't until the teacher said I had to find another partner for the dance that Xie Yun appeared at the registration desk.

"Was the video good?"

"It was you?"

He nodded, "I happened to come across them that day and followed along."

I smiled slightly, "It was helpful, thank you."

"Then... in return, can you give me a chance to be your dance partner?" He winked at me.

"Sure." I smiled and agreed.

When I stood on the stage and the music started playing, I could finally tell myself.

I dance because I love it.

Everything else is irrelevant.

I will become a better versionof myself, not for revenge or to prove anything to anyone, but simply because I want to. As I twirled and moved to the rhythm, I let go of all the negativity and focused on the joy of dancing.

After the performance, Xie Yun and I received warm applause from the audience. I could see pride shining in the eyes of my friends who had supported me throughout this journey.

As the days went by, the gossip and criticism slowly faded away. People moved on to other topics, and I was no longer defined by that one video. I focused on my studies, my passion for dance, and my friendships.

Xie Yun and I continued to practice and perform together, forming a strong bond as dance partners and friends. We encouraged and inspired each other to reach new heights in our dancing.

One day, as we were rehearsing, Xie Yun looked at me with a serious expression on his face.

"Nian Nian, I have something to tell you," he said.

I paused, curious about what he wanted to say.

"Ever since I saw you dance for the first time, I've been mesmerized by your talent and dedication. But it's not just your dancing that captivates me. It's you as a person."

I felt my heart skip a beat, unsure of what he meant.

"I've come to realize that I have feelings for you, Nian Nian," he confessed. "I want to be more than just your dance partner. I want to be there for you, support you, and be by your side."

I was taken aback by his words, but a warmth spread through my heart. I had grown to admire and appreciate Xie Yun's presence in my life, and his confession felt genuine.

"Xie Yun, I... I feel the same way," I managed to say, a smile forming on my lips.

From that day forward, Xie Yun and I became not only dance partners but also a couple. We shared our dreams, supported each other's ambitions, and grew together both on and off the dance floor.

Life continued to present its challenges, but I faced them with a newfound strength and resilience. The past no longer defined me, and I embraced my own path, guided by my passion for dance and the love I had found.

And as I stood on stage, performing with Xie Yun by my side, I knew that the future held endless possibilities. I had overcome the obstacles that once threatened to break me, and now, I was ready to soar.