Chapter 1 Exposing Her Infidelity

"Stop it, Zhang Qiang. There's plenty of people around us!" "Where's the fun in that? Look at how turned on you've become." A guy and a girl walked out of campus. The guy was as thin as a toothpick, with a sharp face and sunken eyes surrounded by dark circles. The girl, on the other hand, was exceptionally beautiful with her fair and rosy cheeks. Her soft hair cascaded down her back, and she wore a white dress that made her look like a dainty flower. Their bodies leaned against each other. The guy's hand wrapped around the girl's neck, and his fingers sneaked into the opening of her collar while he laughed recklessly. "Ruan Qin!" A voice filled with anger and incredulity interrupted their intimacy. A guy holding a bunch of roses looked at them in pain. "Tang Yin? Why are you here?" Ruan Qin showed a hint of panic and surprise on her face before she quickly pulled the hand inside her collar away. Tang Yin was a handsome young man with sharp features. He was dressed in casual black attire, showcasing his well-built physique. His short brown hair and fair skin exuded a bright, charming vibe. His crystal-clear eyes revealed a touch of wisdom and sharpness, and his moderately thin lips carried a hint of mockery. A trace of self-ridicule flashed in Tang Yin's eyes when he looked at the girl's disheveled appearance. Tang Yin had put much effort into Girl's Day this year. He bought a pure gold pendant and almost spent all the money he earned from this month's part-time job just to get a smile from her. Anything was worth it as long as it could make her smile. Unexpectedly, she was being affectionate with another man behind his back! "Tang Yin? Ruan Qin, is this the poor ex-boyfriend you were referring to? The one who used to work at a small restaurant?" Zhang Qiang sneered after sizing Tang Yin up. Tang Yin's heart sank. Ex-boyfriend? When did I become her ex-boyfriend? "Ruan Qin, who is this? Why are you with him?" Tang Yin asked loudly. Ruan Qin fell silent as she stared at him calmly. He felt as if a heavy stone was pressing against his heart when he saw through the calmness in her eyes. The calmer she appeared, the more it indicated the problem. "Tang Yin, didn't you say you needed to work today? Why are you here? How dare you lie to me?" Ruan Qin raised her eyebrows, her tone cold. "Who's that? What's your relationship with him?" Tang Yin questioned loudly. Ruan Qin's face darkened, whereas the other guy approached Tang Yin and sized him up. Then, he chuckled and said, "Who am I, eh? Can't you see? I'm very close to Ruan Qin. Are you blind or what?" His face turned pale with anger as he pushed Zhang Qiang away and hurriedly grabbed Ruan Qin's wrist. "What's going on?" Ruan Qin pushed Tang Yin away while looking at him with disgust. "Get your dirty hands off me. Don't touch me!" Tang Yin staggered back, and the roses in his hand fell to the ground. "Tang Yin, let's break up. You simply can't give me what I want!" Ruan Qin said unemotionally. "You have no money and no status. Nothing at all! How can I be with you? Do you want me to suffer with you? Or work at a small restaurant with you?" Ruan Qin said coldly. "Tang Yin, we started dating because I heard your family was well-off, but that's not the case at all. You're just a pauper. You can't even afford to buy me makeup every month. Do you expect me to stay with you?" Tang Yin gritted his teeth and felt a mocking sensation deep within. Turns out it was all about money! Ruan Qin must have thought that being with him would lead to poverty and suffering, so she chose to betray him. "What's the matter? Still not willing to accept reality, eh?" Zhang Qiang sneered at Tang Yin while jabbing his shoulder arrogantly. "Quit it. Take a look at your impoverished state. What's with all this wishful thinking? I'm warning you—Ruan Qin's mine. You should give up now!" Tang Yin clenched his teeth, and his heart was pounding with anger. "Get lost, and I don't ever want to see you again. Also, don't tell others we know each other anymore…" Ruan Qin said coldly before pointing toward the school's gates. Zhang Qiang walked forward with a smile and patted Tang Yin's cheek. "Are you feeling down? Well, there's nothing you can do about it. You're poor and have no money, but money is everything to us, don't you get it? I'm loaded, so I get to have fun with her tonight. I can't say the same for you, though," he said mockingly. Tang Yin tightened his fists as he glared at Zhang Qiang. "Don't stare at me like that. Do you think staring at me will help?" Zhang Qiang laughed heartily. "Seeing how your complexion is turning a funny color, you probably haven't eaten in days, am I right? If you kneel and kowtow to me thrice, I'll give you a food coupon or two." After saying that, he patted Ruan Qin's buttocks, pulled her, and walked away. "Stop right there!" Tang Yin suddenly shouted. Zhang Qiang and Ruan Qin turned around, wanting to see what Tang Yin was about to do. However, they only saw him throwing a fist at Zhang Qiang's eye socket. "Dang it! You b*stard!" Zhang Qiang covered his eyes and stepped back before bumping into Ruan Qin. Ruan Qin was also startled. She pointed at Tang Yin as her eyes turned red and scolded, "Tang Yin, are you crazy?" Zhang Qiang stood up and rushed forward to punch Tang Yin in the face. "You son of a b*tch!" This punch hit Tang Yin right in the face, making him dizzy. However, he didn't back down. He kicked Zhang Qiang's lower abdomen and left a clear shoe print on his new suit. "They're fighting! They're fighting!" The onlookers didn't expect things to develop to this point, never expecting Tang Yin to actually start a fight. Nonetheless, this scene excited them even more; everyone cheered without stepping forward to intervene. Ruan Qin was stunned for a moment as she watched the two fight. Then, she screamed, "Tang Yin, stop it!" After that, she rushed forward hastily to push Tang Yin away, kicking his shin with her high heels. At this point, Tang Yin and Zhang Qiang were in a stalemate. Tang Yin felt an unbearable pain when Ruan Qin kicked him with her sharp heels. As he lost his balance, Zhang Qiang took the chance to push him down. "You son of a b*tch!" Zhang Qiang took advantage of the situation by punching and kicking Tang Yin to the ground, whereas Ruan Qin added a kick or two. At this point, Tang Yin could not fight back. He could only hold his head, letting the two attack him. After enjoying the spectacle for a while, the people around felt uneasy. If this continued, someone might get seriously hurt. Several men stepped forward, pulled the three apart, and advised Zhang Qiang to give it up. When Zhang Qiang was pulled away, he was still seething with anger. He managed to land two more kicks before gasping and saying, "You son of a b*tch! Don't ever let me see you again. I'll beat you up every time I see you!" Then, he spat on the ground, grabbed Ruan Qin, and left. Tang Yin panted heavily, as he lay on the ground and gazed at the starry sky. His face was pale, and his heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife. He had liked Ruan Qin for three years—three whole years of love and dedication, only to end up with a complete loss of dignity. He thought that being exceptionally good to her would elicit at least a smile from even the most indifferent person. Little did he expect to be met with her heartless fists and kicks. Was money really that important? Tang Yin questioned Ruan Qin in his mind and, at the same time, questioned himself. If Ruan Qin knew he was wealthy, would her attitude toward him be another disgusting facade? Upon thinking about this, Tang Yin couldn't help but smile bitterly. He regretted the decision to leave home.