School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

Chapter 623: Chapter 625: Unclean Woman Chapter 623: Chapter 625: Unclean Woman “I’ll drink with you!” Zhang Feng said, not knowing what else to say, and simply drowned his sorrows in alcohol.

“I’m in too!” Zhang Dagou said helplessly, following suit and gulping down the liquor.

Xiao Han sat on the side.

Xiaohua got an ice pack from the server and handed it to Xiao Han, saying, “Put this on; it’ll feel better.”

“Thank you!” Xiao Han nodded, gratefully glancing at her.

The few of them drank vodka as if it were water.

Zhang Xiaomei was comforting Xiaotong on the side. Her voice was soft, but her tone had shed its usual fierceness and was exceptionally gentle.

Liu Bin guzzled down a third of a bottle of vodka in one breath, his face flushed crimson and fierce. His eyes emitted a look of resentment, and his whole demeanor was particularly anguished.

Zhang Dagou had also drunk quite a bit; Zhang Feng put down the bottle and said, “In this matter, none of you are at fault. The fault lies with that bastard today.”

“Right!” Zhang Dagou nodded, then added, “If it weren’t for that bastard, all this trouble would have been avoided.”

“This is my fault,” Xiao Han spoke up.

Everyone once again looked at Xiao Han, as if expecting him to say something to console Liu Bin.

“Not at all,” Zhang Feng quickly shook his head.

“When Liu Bin was pursuing Xiaotong, I should have discussed this matter with him,” Xiao Han said with a wry smile, “But at the time, I was concerned about brotherly affection and didn’t want to dampen his enthusiasm. Later, I thought about it and reasoned that first loves never end well, so I gave up. If I had told Liu Bin the truth back then, maybe he wouldn’t have been so deeply hurt. It’s my fault!”

“No!” Xiaotong spoke up, “It’s my fault; I shouldn’t have worked at the nightclub. That’s one. I, a tainted woman, still accepted Liu Bin’s pursuit. That’s two. All the fault is mine alone. It has nothing to do with anyone else.”

Once Xiaotong finished, everyone fell silent. A hint of melancholy appeared on each person’s face.

Xiaotong was right. Ultimately, all the fault lay with her. Xiao Han was just a victim. Initially, his presence at Zhang Dakai’s factory was all arranged by Zhang Dakai. In the end, he was forced into it. If Xiaotong had not been working there, none of this would have happened. Besides, which man does not patronize these places? Xiao Han was merely coerced. So, in truth, Xiao Han is not to blame for this situation.

“It’s my fault!” Xiao Han, still applying the ice to his face, insisted.

“Let it be, don’t argue anymore,” Zhang Xiaomei looked at everyone and said, “Can’t you consider Xiaotong’s feelings for once?”

“What happened?” Zhang Feng asked curiously.

All eyes turned to Xiaotong. Zhang Feng looked particularly curious. Zhang Xiaomei gave a cold laugh and said, “Actually, I knew a bit about Xiaotong’s job outside, but I didn’t expect it to be this. When her mother fell ill, she desperately needed money. She said she was mingling at the nightclub, I… let’s leave that unsaid. But she really had no choice. After her mother passed away, she never returned to that line of work.”

Everyone was stunned.

Liu Bin looked up at Xiaotong and asked, “Is what she said true?”

“True or false, does it matter?” Xiaotong said, head lowered.

“It matters a lot to me,” Liu Bin nodded and said, “If you really sold your body because your mother was ill and you needed the money, I can at least forgive myself and also forgive you. But, if it was for other reasons, I cannot forgive myself, nor can I forgive you.”

“Is that so?” Xiaotong smiled.

“Yes!” Liu Bin nodded, his gaze earnest and sincere as he looked at Xiaotong, seemingly hoping she would tell him the truth.

“Yes, just as Xiaomei said,” Xiaotong nodded.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bin quickly said, “Then why didn’t you tell me?”

“At that time, we weren’t close!” Xiaotong shook her head and said, “Actually, back then, I thought about asking you all for money. But, because the amount was so large and you were just students, where could you get so much money? So, I borrowed a large sum from Zhang Dakai. Later, to pay it back, I had no choice but to work for him. He said that if I worked there for half a year, it would cover the several hundred thousand yuan debt.”

“Why didn’t you ask us for money!” Liu Bin beat his chest, full of self-reproach and frustration.

“I already said, at that time you and I were just friends. Besides, three hundred thousand was an astronomical figure for us students.” Xiaotong said, head bowed, “So, I didn’t dare to ask.”

“Alright,” Liu Bin smiled and said, “Xiaotong, I’m sorry you had to go through all this.”

“It’s okay,” Xiaotong shook her head and said, “I won’t burden you anymore.”

“What do you mean?” Liu Bin paused, and asked, “Why would you say that?”

“My mom passed away, and my dad wants me to drop out of school and start working early,” Xiaotong took a deep breath and said, “I also have a younger brother who needs to continue his education. Moreover, my dad said that there’s no point in staying in school any longer; it’s better to start working early to lighten the family’s burden.”

“How could that be?” Liu Bin immediately shook his head and said, “You must stay in school; you can’t drop out!”

“I have no money,” Xiaotong said with a bitter smile.

“I can give you money!” Liu Bin quickly said.

“Fool, we’ve already broken up,” Guan Xiaotong said helplessly, “and besides, I’m now a tarnished woman.”

“No, no, no,” Liu Bin shook his head and said, “I don’t agree with the breakup, and I don’t despise you either.”

“But I don’t want others to despise you,” Guan Xiaotong’s words were somewhat convoluted, yet not without reason.

“It’s enough that I don’t despise you,” Liu Bin hastily said.

Guan Xiaotong frowned, then said, “I’ve said it, I don’t want others to judge you. I don’t want others to know you’re with a woman who once worked in the nightlife scene.”

“I don’t care about what others think!” Liu Bin immediately shook his head and said, “Follow your own path and let others talk.”

“You can do it, but I cannot,” Guan Xiaotong said through clenched teeth. “I would feel guilty.”

“You don’t need to feel guilty!” Liu Bin immediately retorted, “I really love you. Although I do care about your past in the nightlife scene, my feelings for you have surpassed everything. Even though you worked there, I don’t despise you. Besides, you did it out of filial piety. From now on, I won’t let you suffer any grievances. Tongtong, please don’t break up, okay?”

“I…” Guan Xiaotong hesitated.

“Tongtong, just let it be,” Zhang Xiaomei said from the side, “Liu Bin doesn’t despise you, and besides, I see him as a good man. He will definitely be able to take on responsibilities in the future. Don’t break up with him, I feel sorry for him.”

“Right!” Xiaohua nodded.

“Then…” Guan Xiaotong looked up at Liu Bin, then said, “Okay, I hope you can remember what you said today, that you won’t despise me. If one day you break up with me because of this, I will hate you for a lifetime.”

“No, no, no, definitely not!” Liu Bin hurriedly shook his head and said, “Definitely not!”

At that moment, Liu Bin was flushed, having drunk so much wine, the alcohol had gotten to him, and he was unable to control his thoughts or actions. His body seemed almost out of his control.

Thump…

Suddenly, Liu Bin fell from his chair.

“Damn, what’s… what’s going on?” Zhang Feng, startled, quickly helped him up from the ground.

“Are you alright?” Zhang Dagou asked.

“I’m fine!” Liu Bin shook his head and then said, “I’m fine, I just fell because I was so happy!”

“I think you’re just drunk, my boy,” Zhang Feng said.

“You’re the one who’s drunk,” Liu Bin glared at Zhang Feng, then climbed back onto his chair, but his body was as limp as if boneless, seemingly ready to fall off again any moment.

Zhang Feng’s mouth curled into a smile, then he said, “Yes, yes, I’m drunk, I’m drunk.”

Liu Bin’s face was beet-red, he chuckled at Guan Xiaotong, then said, “I… I’m really not drunk. Tongtong, you have to believe me!”

Pfft…

Guan Xiaotong suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, then said, “Yes, you’re not drunk, you just drank a bit too much.”

“Right, right, right, I just drank a bit too much,” Liu Bin quickly nodded.

That day, many of them drank quite a bit, only Xiao Han stayed sober.

Liu Bin hadn’t spoken to Xiao Han all evening and even skipped him when drinking, preferring to drink vivaciously with the others. Zhang Xiaomei came over, then wincing, she said, “Xiao Han, don’t take it to heart.”

“It’s okay!” Xiao Han shook his head and said, “As long as he doesn’t hold it against me.”

“Sigh…” Zhang Xiaomei sighed deeply, then said, “Never thought it would turn out like this, it’s really unimaginable.”

“Hmm!” Xiao Han nodded.

The meal was rather oppressive and irritating.

Fortunately, everyone soon split up. Xiao Han rushed to pay the bill first.

“Who paid the bill?” Liu Bin suddenly stood up.

“Me!” Xiao Han spoke up.

“I said today we all split it!” Liu Bin sneered and said, “What, do you despise me for not having money, or are you trying to show off that you have money? Or trying to tell us that you own this restaurant? Impressive, right? I tell you, I can indeed afford these few hundred dollars!”

After saying that, Liu Bin threw five hundred dollars on the table and said, “Tongtong, let’s go!”

Guan Xiaotong looked at Liu Bin, then glanced at Xiao Han.