Hearing her question, I was caught off guard.

There were reasons behind this incident. Judging from her words, I shouldn't have hit them.

I had reported to the counselor many times about Estelle and Libby spreading rumors about me, but she ignored me and turned a blind eye to it.

I fought back because I couldn't bear them anymore, but now it seemed like it was all my fault.

Per the counselor, I was fully responsible for this incident.

Per her, the college paid the most attention to student's safety issues. She asked me to take Estelle and Libby to the hospital for examination, saying I would pay for all the medical expenses.

I wasn't convinced. I would never admit that it was my fault.

The counselor tried to convince me both emotionally and rationally.

"If you are willing to take responsibility, I won't record this incident on your file. No matter how young and impulsive you are, you should think about your future."

I took Estelle and Libby to the hospital.

Libby made an outrageous request, asking for a full-body examination, from head to toe.

The cost of a complete set of examinations was nearly ten thousand dollars per person.

I said, "It's impossible."

Estelle couldn't speak, so Libby spoke on her behalf.

"You saw it just now. The counselor is protecting us."

"If we make a scene in front of her again, you may even be expelled."

"Think about it yourself."

They blackmailed me so openly.

I regretted not smashing Libby's mouth.

I approached her and stared indifferently into her eyes.

"Do you want to have a full-body check-up? Sure."

"I'll beat you up all over. Then you will have a physical check-up. Won't that be more cost-effective?"

"Do you dare?" Libby frowned.

I grabbed her collar and said, "Try it."

Fearing that I would slap her again, Libby was indeed scared.

She lowered her tone and said, "I was just joking with you. Why did you resort to violence? It seems you tend towards being violent."

I let go.

I took them for necessary check-ups.

I had a sense of measure when I hit them. They only suffered superficial injuries.

The medicine prescribed for them was not expensive, which I could afford.

Not long after returning to the campus, I met Estelle's boyfriend.

Kellan Wong stood with his left hand in his pocket, holding a cigarette in his right hand. Leaning against the wall, he looked at me with a sidelong glance.

As I passed by him, he spoke up.

"I heard that you got into a fight with my girlfriend because of me?"

He furrowed his eyebrows and smiled with a hint of contempt and confidence.

I denied it, trying my best to present the truth to him.

"It's not for you."

Kellan chuckled lightly and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

"You beat her like that. How come you're still shy?"

...

I was not articulate, yet he was so confident. No matter what I said, he would think that I was interested in him. I remained silent, quickened my pace, and prepared to leave.

But Kellan grabbed my arm.

"You are getting embarrassed easily."

He stubbed out the cigarette and softened his tone.

"Go apologize to Estelle, and this matter will be over."

Only then did I know that Kellan deliberately waited for me here to stand up for Estelle.

I explained to him.

"If you want to settle this account, it is Estelle who owes me an apology. I have endured too much because of her in these four years."

Hearing my words, Kellan suddenly fell into contemplation. He looked up and muttered to himself, "Four whole years."

I didn't know what he thought of, but there was a hint of ache and pity in his eyes when he looked at me.

Kellan suddenly said to me, "Why have you never told me about these things?"

"Huh?"

Kellan sighed lightly and said, "I don't know anything."

I didn't have time to think carefully about what he wanted to say. Then I happened to see Estelle passing by.

Estelle saw us too. She stared at Kellan holding my arm.

I moved my arm and tried to shake Kellan's hand off, but to my surprise, Kellan grabbed my wrist again.

I got angry and slapped Kellan.

Kellan was confused by my attack. He quickly came to his senses and tried to launch a counterattack.

Of course, I wouldn't let him succeed. I grabbed his arm and threw him over my shoulder, slamming him to the ground.

Everything happened so quickly.

After lying on the ground for a few seconds, Kellan touched his forehead and smiled bitterly.

"This is the first time I've been knocked down by a woman. You are both cool and gentle during a fight."

"What should I do? I'm starting to have feelings for you."

Not far away, Estelle looked at me with malice, as if she wanted to tear me apart.

I remained silent.

Then, I squatted down and punched Kellan's face mercilessly.

I said fiercely, "Stop disgusting me."