20demayo Chapter 73 Murong Lin runs away in despair
Chapter 73 Murong Lin runs away in despair
The moment the door was kicked open, a deafening roar erupted, as if a giant stone had been thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples everywhere.
Su Jinran and Shen Wanqing, who were already feeling uneasy, were startled by the sudden commotion and trembled. Their eyes met, their faces filled with fear and helplessness, and their bodies seemed to be frozen in place, unable to move.
Standing at the doorway, Murong Lin witnessed this heartbreaking scene, feeling a surge of heat rush to her head. The raging anger already burning within her erupted uncontrollably like a volcano. Her eyes blazed with fury, threatening to consume everything in sight. Meanwhile, despair, like a chilling tide, silently spread through her heart, gradually engulfing her.
She stared intently at Su Jinran, feeling as if her world had collapsed at that moment. All the trust and love she once had for Su Jinran had vanished, leaving only endless pain and resentment raging in her heart.
Su Jinran stared at the kicked-open door, his heart clenching as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand. His face instantly turned deathly pale, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his eyes were filled with terror and panic.
Murong Feng hurried to Murong Lin's side, his lips trembling slightly. Before he could finish speaking, "Eighth Sister, actually...", Murong Lin's eyebrows furrowed, her almond eyes widened, and her raised hand, brimming with anger and the pain of betrayal, slapped Murong Feng hard across the face with lightning speed. The sharp "smack" echoed like a thunderclap in the silent space.
Murong Lin glared at him, letting out a hoarse roar: "You knew all along, didn't you!" The anger and despair in her voice sent chills down the spines of everyone present.
Murong Feng covered his instantly swollen cheek, his eyes filled with grievance and helplessness. He wanted to explain but was caught off guard by the sudden turn of events.
Witnessing the chaotic scene, Su Jinran frowned, took a deep breath, and slowly lifted his foot, walking steadily yet heavily towards Murong Lin. Shen Wanqing, seeing this, looked worried and was about to speak to dissuade him, but Su Jinran slightly turned his head, using his eyes and a gently raised hand to indicate to her that he knew what he was doing and there was no need to worry. His figure, under the gaze of the crowd, appeared somewhat lonely yet carried a resolute air.
Before long, he reached Murong Lin. His heart was filled with mixed emotions, but without hesitation, he bent his knees and knelt down with a thud, the sound of his knees hitting the ground a dull thud, like a low moan of inner pain. He lowered his head, unable to meet Murong Lin's eyes, which were filled with anger and despair, his hands clenched tightly in front of him, awaiting the impending storm of rebuke.
Su Jinran knelt on the ground, her head bowed low, her voice trembling with sincerity: "Lin'er, Wanqing and I are just ordinary friends, there has never been anything inappropriate between us. I know that this misunderstanding is entirely my fault. I have been keeping it from you, not out of intentional betrayal, but because you used to bully me and often showed me contempt, which made me cowardly and afraid to tell you the truth. I was afraid that you would be furious because of the misunderstanding, and even more afraid that our friendship would be irreparably broken. Now, I am filled with remorse and only hope that you can listen to my explanation and know that my sincerity towards you has never changed. I truly regret what I did, and I beg you to forgive me for concealing this time."
Murong Lin bit her lower lip tightly, until it turned slightly white and almost bled. Tears welled up in her eyes, and after a moment, they finally burst forth, streaming down her fair cheeks like pearls from a broken string. She looked at Su Jinran kneeling on the ground, her heart filled with a mixture of love and hate, grief and indignation.
Suddenly, she raised her hand and slapped Su Jinran across the face with all her might. The sharp, resounding "smack" echoed in the silent space. "You liar! Ah—" she roared hoarsely, her voice filled with endless despair and sorrow. Then, she turned and ran without a second thought, her steps faltering as if the immense pain had drained all her strength. Her skirt billowed in the wind as she gradually disappeared from everyone's sight, leaving behind only a trail of grief and sorrow.
Su Jinran was slapped so hard that his face turned to the side, and a clear red mark appeared on his face instantly. His eyes were full of pain and regret. He knelt on the spot, staring blankly in the direction where Murong Lin had gone. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to shout but his voice was stuck in his throat. He could only watch helplessly as she disappeared. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he stubbornly refused to let them fall.
Shen Wanqing looked reluctant and guilty. She bit her lip and unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes. Her heart was filled with guilt towards Murong Lin. She felt that her appearance had caused this turmoil. She wanted to say something but did not know where to start. She could only look at Su Jinran with worried eyes and silently stay by his side.
Murong Feng looked helpless and anxious. He felt sorry for Murong Lin's heartbreak and was also troubled by Su Jinran's situation. He frowned, paced back and forth, and kept muttering, "What should we do? What should we do?"
Lin Qianqian stood to the side, letting out a soft sigh. A hint of sympathy and regret flickered in her eyes. She gently shook her head, looking at the chaotic and sorrowful scene before her. Knowing that matters of the heart are complex and difficult to resolve, she could only remain silent, letting the sorrowful atmosphere permeate the air.