Chapter 456: Chapter 456

Liu Jie saw her daughter pout, gesturing towards a young girl who was leaning against the bed, looking at a notebook in her hands.

The dormitory was nice, with just a few scattered people around.

Liu Jie dragged a reluctant An Meiqi over to Jiang Xiaoxiao.

The shadow blocked Jiang Xiaoxiao’s view, so she lifted her head to take a look.

"An Meiqi? Still want to fight?"

An Meiqi’s face full of grievance and helplessness made Jiang Xiaoxiao raise her guard; she wasn’t just anyone—she had a child in her belly.

Liu Jie quickly accompanied with a smiling face and said, "You must be Jiang Xiaoxiao, right? I am Liu Jie, An Meiqi’s mother. I heard about what my child has done and deliberately brought her here to apologize to you. Meiqi, hurry up!"

Liu Jie dragged An Meiqi.

An Meiqi walked over to Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Everyone else was silent, quietly watching the scene unfold.

This was a clash of status and background.

Clearly, Jiang Xiaoxiao won effortlessly; they were merely witnesses.

An Meiqi glanced at the others, bit her lip, knowing her reputation would be ruined after today.

The others discreetly withdrew their gaze, pretending to focus on their own matters, though how many ears were perked up was uncertain.

"Jiang Xiaoxiao, I’m sorry, I was wrong today. I shouldn’t have fought with you for the bed or laid hands. Please forgive me. We’re still classmates, and I hope for your guidance in the coming five years."

An Meiqi’s attitude was genuinely sincere; initially reluctant to speak due to pride, she smoothly expressed her apology.

"I think the one who should be asking for forgiveness isn’t me. You fought over my bed, and I gave you a major demerit; you tried to hit me and got kicked out, we’re even. But Feng Na is the innocent victim.

If you’re truly willing to change, you should seek Feng Na. I won’t hate you, nor will we become friends, as we’re not the same kind of people."

Jiang Xiaoxiao spoke straightforwardly, truly a blunt person. She worried some might not understand, and after today, who knows how many rumors will circulate about her.

Some might suck up to her because of Dean Zhang, but she really didn’t want to deal with that.

Besides, she saw that An Meiqi and she truly weren’t alike.

An Meiqi’s arrogance isn’t easily changed.

An Meiqi’s arrogance is different from Wu Fei’s.

Wu Fei can be saved; Wu Fei’s impulsive behavior doesn’t hurt others! But An Meiqi wants to trample people beneath her feet.

An Meiqi’s face changed, humbled and seeking reconciliation; Jiang Xiaoxiao’s attitude peeved her, but she realized her mistake.

Would she forgive when others apologized?

If they couldn’t lift their heads, would she be satisfied?

Arrogance really is a revolving cycle, and today it’s her turn.

Liu Jie felt awkward upon seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s firm stance.

"Xiao Xiao, Meiqi wasn’t intentional. We also visited Feng Na; she’s much better now, the doctor said she’ll recover in three to five days. We’ve used the best medicine and treatment; we truly intend to compensate. Actually, there was no big deal between you and Meiqi! It’s just children’s squabbles; Xiao Xiao, don’t take it to heart."

Actually, they hadn’t visited Feng Na. Jiang Xiaoxiao was the victim, and apologizing to Feng Na wouldn’t solve the core issue.

Now they realized their mistake.

Jiang Xiaoxiao gave Liu Jie a sidelong glance; at least An Meiqi had a good mother.

Generally, domineering people have good mothers.

It really is true that a loving mother often raises a wayward child.

"Auntie, I’ve said we’re even, and I certainly won’t accept your things. Please take them back. An Meiqi made her mistake and still needs her parents to step in, don’t make me look down on you. You’re not a three-year-old who needs parental accompaniment in whatever you do.

That is really disgraceful."

Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t look at Liu Jie, but her words made An Meiqi bristle, "Mom, just go. Jiang Xiaoxiao said we’re even. I believe Jiang Xiaoxiao wouldn’t be that tasteless, and I’ll focus on my studies. Rest assured."

She didn’t want to see her mother humbly facing Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Liu Jie had no choice but to leave with the items; even if she wanted to set them down, there was nowhere to put them, and Jiang Xiaoxiao’s resolute stance left her no choice but to take them away, contemplating visiting Feng Na.

Since Jiang Xiaoxiao valued Feng Na, perhaps treating Feng Na kindly might prompt her to speak well of them.

Since this path is blocked, find another way.

Once Liu Jie left, An Meiqi noticed the dormitory, an upper bunk was vacant, the only available bed.

Xie Baozhu was not around now, and for the first time, An Meiqi placed her luggage up there, beginning to tidy her bed. She accidentally flipped off, barely catching the bed frame to avoid falling dramatically.

No one comforted her, nor did anyone notice her.

An Meiqi climbed back up again, holding back tears.

When Xie Baozhu and others returned to the dormitory, An Meiqi had already put everything in order and hid under the covers.

Three days later, Feng Na was discharged, and it turns out the treatment truly cured Feng Na’s lumbar disc herniation.

A blessing in disguise.

Actually, Feng Na’s lumbar disc issue wasn’t severe, merely appeared serious after getting hurt; it was practically nothing.

After rest and treatment, she was better than before.

Jiang Xiaoxiao came out of the cafeteria and saw Song Moting holding a lunchbox, smiling at her with a net bag of fresh fruit in one hand.

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt elated.

Mindful of everyone’s gaze, she didn’t rush over but walked over, maintaining distance between them.

Song Moting studied Jiang Xiaoxiao.

"How are you? I just learned today you became a trending topic; now everyone in school knows Jiang Xiaoxiao’s name. Rumors say you’re Dean Zhang’s illegitimate daughter."

Seeing his wife unharmed, he felt relieved.

He was scared this morning upon hearing the news.

He mostly feared that lunatic An Meiqi would truly hurt Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Especially since Jiang Xiaoxiao was in such a critical phase now.

Jiang Xiaoxiao touched her belly, "I’m fine, I’ll protect the baby and myself; don’t worry. From now on, I can walk with confidence, Dean Zhang said so; perhaps they’ll shy away when they see me."

She giggled; really, from yesterday to today, her dormmates were overly enthusiastic, and strangers she encountered on the road surprisingly knew her name.

The classmates in the classroom seemed curious yet courteous, distant yet wanting to approach her.

Not knowing what to make of her.

Bright light shone in Song Moting’s eyes as he handed her the net bag.

"Here! Your favorite fruits. I searched everywhere but couldn’t find very sour fruits, only these apples and pears, plus this banana. During break, I’ll make a special trip to the International Trade shop, should be able to get some special supply fruits, ensuring you get what you like."

Jiang Xiaoxiao took an apple, immediately biting a chunk.

Song Moting had to take the net bag back, "Good thing I washed them clean; you just ate without asking! Aren’t you worried about hygiene, Doctor Jiang where’s your hygiene habit?"

"I could tell, there were water droplets on the apple."