Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 130: Treating Me Like An Outsider

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wen Nian remained composed, showing no signs of fluster. “I have observed the attacks on the forum as well. However, the article in question was crafted with the intention of inciting speculation and prompting those who were following the thread to engage in conjecture.! don’t think there’s anything to respond to such an obvious rumor.”

Wen Nian paused briefly, directing his gaze towards Huang Yue before resuming his statement. “The orchestrator behind these events simply aims to exploit my reaction in order to amplify the situation’s notoriety. They intend to exploit people’s curiosity and connect me to baseless gossip. If you possess the means, I implore you to produce the evidence. The power of a few words on the internet can swiftly tarnish one’s reputation, as we have seen in numerous past instances.”

“That’s indeed accurate. The post in question lacked any substantial evidence to support its claims. It merely made baseless assertions about Wen Nian’s actions without presenting any concrete proof or substantiating information.”

“The internet provides a platform where rumors can be easily spread without any significant repercussions. With a simple keystroke, anyone can create a post filled with false information. As a result, we witness the proliferation of various baseless rumors in the present day. Personally, 1 share your sentiment in believing that Wen Nian does not exhibit the traits or behavior associated with the kind of person described in these rumors.”

“That’s not true. It’s a fact that Wen Nian’s grades have decreased. Her mind is obviously no longer on her studies. Then where do you think she is?! My seat was not far from her at that time. She held her phone in class all day and read those fashion magazines in class. These trends are enough to show that she has started to change from studying to those vain things.”

The surrounding students discussed softly.

Shen Xin swiftly absorbed the information disclosed and wasted no time inquiring, “You mentioned a mastermind behind all this. Could it be someone with ill intentions towards you? Do you have any suspicions regarding the identity of the individual responsible for spreading the news? Why…”

Shen Jun’s gaze fixated on the post displayed on his phone, his lips pressed together in a firm line. The darkness etched across his face was so intense that it seemed as though water could drip from it. Rising from his seat, he cast his eyes upon the group of school newspaper students and Huang Yue gathered around the table.

His voice pierced through the air like shards of ice as he interjected, “How can she address such a blatantly false rumor? She has explicitly said that she do not wish to be interviewed. Do you not comprehend simple human language?Also, I’m warning you not to write anything about what happened today.”

As Shen Jun’s gaze swept over Shen Xin, she felt an immobilizing sensation, as if her entire body had been nailed in place. Unable to move, her throat tightened, and the words she had intended to continue with became lodged in her throat, rendering her unable to speak.

The others were no better than Shen Xin. Huang Yue’s lips twitched, but in the end, she did not dare to provoke Shen Jun directly.

Shen Jun retrieved Wen Nian’s school bag and firmly grasped her wrist as they departed from the school premises.

While Huang Yue observed the departure of Shen Jun and Wen Nian, a glimmer of cunning flickered in her eyes. Mockingly, she derided Wen Nian for her apparent disregard of the situation by choosing not to respond.

Huang Yue considered the possibility that her past benevolence towards Wen Nian had led Wen Nian to interpret her actions as manipulative tactics. Contemplating the upcoming arrangements for the following day, Huang Yue felt a gradual release of the anger she had been harboring, as it dissipated slightly.

Wen Yu stood patiently beneath the shelter, his cart at the ready, as Wen Nian hurriedly approached. Finding a pretext, she quickly dismissed him and heeded back to Shen Jun’s side.

The two of them walked side by side, exiting the school grounds. Wen Nian noticed that Shen Jun had remained silent since their earlier encounter. She gently reached out and tugged at the corner of his shirt, urging him, “Don’t be angry. It’s not worth jeopardizing your well-being. As long as we know the truth, it’s enough. Information spreads rapidly, and tomorrow might bring something that captures everyone’s interest and divert their attention away from me.”

Shen Jun frowned slightly and looked at Wen Nian. “Why didn’t you tell me immediately after you found out?”

Wen Nian told Shen Jun her thoughts and explained, “If we simply ignore it, this matter will pass in two days. There’s nothing much to say.”

Shen Jun took a deep breath and pulled Wen Nian all the way home.

Shen Jun pressed Wen Nian against the back of the door and looked at her solemnly. “Do you really treat me as your boyfriend? I know you have many secrets.”

Wen Nian’s eyes flickered when she heard this.

Seeing this, Shen Jun continued, “I want to know everything about you. If you don’t want to tell me what happened before we got together, I respect you. I don’t have to ask, but now that we’re already together, you’re always thinking of relying on yourself to solve whatever problems you encounter. Then why do you still want me as your boyfriend? You still treat me as an outsider in your heart, right?”

Wen Nian noticed Shen Jun’s intense gaze fixed upon her, causing her to swallow nervously. Despite her reluctance to burden him, she realized the need to address the situation promptly, even if it meant denying any perceived distance between them.

She still had to say a few good words to coax him.. “Of course not! Other than my parents and brother, you’re the closest person to me!”