📕Renací Después del Incendio que Destruyó Mi Vida _ Esta Vez No Salvaré a Quien Me Traicionó
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00:00Imagine this: you're about to face the most important exam of your life, the one that will open the doors to
00:06your future.
00:07Suddenly smoke fills everything, flames devour the classroom, and panic grips everyone.
00:13In my past life, I chose to save my childhood friend, Hasson.
00:18I ended up with severe burns, lost my right hand, and my dream of going to college vanished.
00:25He, on the other hand, got his acceptance letter to Harvard and vowed to take care of me for the rest of his life.
00:31But two years later, while I was sleeping, he set me on fire himself.
00:36Her last words still echo in my mind like a knife; if I hadn't saved Lily, I wouldn't have...
00:42would have lost.
00:43So go to hell and keep him company.
00:47Can you imagine the deepest betrayal coming from the person you trusted the most?
00:52That pain, that anger, it all faded away when I opened my eyes again.
00:58Asterisk was back.
01:00Back to the day before the university entrance exam, in the same classroom,
01:05wearing the same uniform, the same Hasson sitting next to me, and the countdown on the blackboard.
01:11My heart was beating as if I had just come out of the deepest sea, drowning.
01:16I gasped for air, as the world around me seemed to freeze for a second.
01:22Emma, what's wrong?
01:24If you don't want to change seats, let's not do it.
01:28"Don't scare me like that, I'm very sensitive," Lily said in that sweet, flirtatious voice, twisting her body and blushing.
01:36while looking at Hasson.
01:38Hasson gave me a look of mild disapproval.
01:42Emma, stop making a scene, he ordered without hesitation.
01:45In my previous life, I would have obeyed like a lovesick fool.
01:50But this time, everything was different.
01:53I calmly got up, also got up from my seat with Lily, and said to her in a firm voice, "Sit here for the next one."
02:00class.
02:01Because I knew exactly what was about to happen.
02:05The fire would repeat itself, and this time I would not be the sacrificial victim.
02:10I sat in Lily's place, pretending to concentrate on my notebook, but my mind was racing.
02:17My heart was pounding in my chest like a war drum.
02:21The tip of my pen pressed so hard against the paper that it almost tore it.
02:26Compared to the approaching flames, Hasson's uncomfortable glances were nothing.
02:32Suddenly I stood up and shouted at the top of my lungs, "Fire! There's going to be a fire! Everyone run!"
02:39I couldn't explain how I knew, but in my past life, except for the three of us, everyone escaped unharmed.
02:46The room erupted in chaos.
02:48The alarm sounded, someone yelled fire, and the stampede began just like before.
02:55Hasson grabbed Lily's hand tightly and they ran.
02:58I followed them closely, observing every detail.
03:02Lily tripped and hit her head on the stair railing with a thud, losing consciousness.
03:09Hasson fell shortly afterwards.
03:12The flames were spreading rapidly behind them.
03:16In my previous existence, I had used all my strength to drag Hasson away, but I couldn't save Lily.
03:23who died in the flames.
03:25This time I remained calm.
03:28I observed the scene coldly and understood something crucial: Lily's death was not my fault.
03:34It was Hasson's.
03:36He ran too fast and she couldn't keep up.
03:41If I hadn't held on so tightly, perhaps I wouldn't have fallen.
03:46I went out with the crowd, turned towards the raging flames and stopped a firefighter; there are two students in
03:52the third floor they fell from, please save them.
03:56As the firefighter ran inside, I fainted on the spot.
04:01I hated Hasson, but I didn't want him to die.
04:04Seeing him suffer a fate worse than death would be much more satisfying.
04:09Many students ended up hospitalized for smoke inhalation, but only Hasson and Lily were seriously injured.
04:17Doctors, parents, and teachers came and went from the hospital like waves.
04:22Hasson's parents were crying hysterically outside their room.
04:27How could the school fail to protect our son? They're going to amputate his right hand, and there are only two more to go.
04:33"months until the entrance exam, how is he going to write?" his mother sobbed.
04:38Lily's parents were equally devastated; our daughter was pursuing a career in art, and now she has a huge
04:45scar on the neck.
04:47I pulled the blanket over my head, trying to block out the memories of how Hasson had reproached me in
04:53My past life, how could you be so selfish?
04:57Just because you like me and Lily likes me, you decided not to save her.
05:02Emma could never love a woman as vile as you.
05:06When Lily woke up, she couldn't accept her scars and had several breakdowns in the hospital.
05:12Hasson regained consciousness three days later.
05:16For some reason, they put them in the same room.
05:20I saw them when Hasson awkwardly hugged her with his left arm.
05:24Don't worry, this scar is just because the heavens are jealous of your beauty and left their mark on you.
05:30"You," he said tenderly.
05:32I used to be too proud and planned to confess after the exam.
05:38Lily, I like you too.
05:41We've been through so much together and...
05:43This only proves how true my feeling is.
05:48It doesn't matter, I will always love you.
05:50I laughed silently.
05:53Hasson seemed to have forgotten the burn on his own face,
05:56which now left him as disfigured as I had been in my previous life, repulsive and pitiable.
06:03Lily didn't respond either.
06:05It was the first time I hadn't fallen for his sweet words.
06:09Two days later, most of the students recovered and were discharged.
06:15While I was waiting in the parking lot with my dad to go home, I heard sobbing.
06:20It was Lily clinging to a young man, crying bitterly.
06:25Please don't leave me.
06:27I spoke with my mom.
06:30Once my scars have healed, I will get skin grafts.
06:34Don't break up with me, okay?
06:36"My face isn't that bad," she pleaded.
06:39The man pushed her roughly,
06:41Don't think I don't know you were flirting with cute guys at school.
06:46You disgust me.
06:48Get out!
06:49"Isn't that one of your classmates?" my dad asked curiously.
06:54I smiled and turned around.
06:57It wasn't Hasson.
06:59He was Harvard and Stanford material.
07:02I wouldn't act like that.
07:04Or so I thought back then.
07:07Hasson was brilliant but he was blindly in love.
07:11This time, without his right hand,
07:13Who knew if he would get into those universities?
07:16The entrance exam was approaching as our school moved.
07:22Hasson, now bandaged and looking like a tragic hero, sat next to Lily.
07:27They made a perfect couple, both marked by scars.
07:32During meals, Lily fed him bite by bite.
07:36Some colleagues joked, "They look like a disaster recovery couple."
07:42Lily blushed and didn't deny it, making Hasson eat more.
07:47I silently praised the colleague who made that comment.
07:50Hasson's rigid expression said it all.
07:55In my past life, my injuries were much worse and I failed the exam, having to repeat the year.
08:01Hasson, the genius who won math and English Olympiads since childhood, repeat a year?
08:08I lowered my gaze and quickened my pace while I worked through practice problems.
08:12No matter how Hasson fared this time, I was determined to exceed all expectations.
08:19One Saturday when I arrived home, Hasson's mother was at our house,
08:24with a face full of worry and sighing nonstop when he saw me.
08:28It was as if I had found a lifeline.
08:32Emma, can you help me convince Hasson to repeat the year?
08:35"He's listening to you," she pleaded desperately.
08:40I raised an eyebrow, almost letting out my sarcasm.
08:44Now he came to me for help.
08:47Our families were neighbors and she had practically watched me grow up.
08:52In my previous life, after my accident, he knelt before my mother crying and promised that,
08:57Upon reaching the age of majority, Hasson would marry me to compensate for my sacrifice.
09:02But two years later, I heard her on the phone with Hasson many times,
09:07Son, you are now a Harvard student.
09:10Find someone good there.
09:13It's not that we aren't grateful to Emma, but she needs to understand her place.
09:18Think about everything our family has done for her these past two years.
09:22How could a disabled person like her be by your side?
09:27This family had a special talent for changing their appearance as it suited them.
09:33Looking at her tearful expression now, I withdrew my hand.
09:37Auntie, Hasson is very obedient.
09:40"You should talk to him yourself," I replied coldly.
09:44After firing Hasson's mom, my own mom was visibly upset with me.
09:50Emma, you're distancing yourself from Hasson just because he's hurt, she scolded me.
09:55I laughed bitterly and told him bluntly, Hasson will never repeat the year.
10:01On Monday, as expected, Hasson and Lily had a heated argument during the long break.
10:06Their voices echoed in the hall.
10:10Hasson, listen to what you're saying, repeating the year, do you want me to go to university alone?
10:16"I will not accept a long-distance relationship," Lily snapped.
10:21Hasson pressed his lips together, pale as paper.
10:24But Lily, I'll definitely be coming to your city next year.
10:29I already consulted the doctor.
10:31I won't be able to get a prosthesis for two months.
10:35Lily rolled her eyes and lay back in his arms, gently stroking the wound on his arm.
10:41But Hasson, you're a genius.
10:44It's only two months, can't you write with your left hand?
10:49Don't blame me.
10:51I just want to go to college with you.
10:54We're only young once.
10:56"I don't want us to have any regrets," she said gently.
11:01Hasson's dull eyes shone again and he squeezed Lily's hand desperately.
11:07Lily, do you really not care about my arm?
11:11Their overly saccharine exchange was unbearable to me.
11:16I knocked on the door and said, "Excuse the interruption."
11:19The professor asked me to bring his microphone.
11:23Hasson's gaze avoided mine for no apparent reason, while Lily smiled with superiority.
11:29I wasn't in the mood for silly fights.
11:32What he really wanted in this life was to see how his story ended.
11:37Hasson began practicing writing with his left hand, but progress was very slow.
11:42In the third mock exam, he did not finish on time.
11:47Even so, his score was around half the class average.
11:50The teachers spoke to him repeatedly, but every time he sat down next to Lily again, their advice seemed to evaporate.
11:59Meanwhile, I immersed myself in my studies and life moved forward steadily.
12:05Until, on the eve of the entrance exam, a meeting of parents and teachers turned into chaos when
12:10Hasson and Lily's mothers had a fight in front of everyone.
12:14I knew my son wouldn't repeat the year no matter what.
12:18"Look what your daughter has been saying to him!" Hasson's mother shouted, waving the notes they were exchanging.
12:24class.
12:25Half of the parents sympathized with her.
12:29However, Lily's mom scoffed, "Your son is useless."
12:33He follows my daughter around like a lapdog.
12:36He obeys what she says.
12:39And honestly, without an arm and with a burned face, who else would want him?
12:44My daughter is the only fool who doesn't care.
12:47The phrase "without an arm" made Hasson's mother's face turn red with rage.
12:53The two women began to struggle in the hall, knocking over several desks.
12:58I wasn't interested in the spectacle.
13:01I went to the courtyard to memorize vocabulary.
13:05From the hallway I could still hear Hasson and Lily flirting.
13:10Recalling the chaos, I casually remarked, "Your parents are arguing in the living room."
13:15Hasson frowned, about to ask for details, but Lily stopped him.
13:20He stepped between us and looked me up and down.
13:24I know you like Hasson, but you don't need to make up excuses to talk to him.
13:30Hasson is my boyfriend, surprised?
13:33He even lost an arm to save me, and you, who are you compared to that, provoked me.
13:39I couldn't stand his nonsense anymore.
13:42They found his notes.
13:44"If you don't go now, we may have to pick you up at the police station," I interrupted sharply.
13:51The two looked at each other and ran back to the living room.
13:54I didn't pay attention to what happened next, but the incident quickly became the hottest gossip in
14:01the school.
14:02Hasson and Lily now served as cautionary examples for other students.
14:08Even my mom, during dinner, subtly tried to remind me about appearances.
14:14Emma, you don't have any close relationships at school, do you? he asked.
14:19I almost choked on the rice.
14:22In my past life, I had been burned alive by what was called love.
14:26How could I allow history to repeat itself?
14:30Although Mom seemed to understand, it wasn't the time to go into more detail.
14:35Before he could say more, loud banging was heard from the house next door.
14:41Our apartments had thin walls and every sound was crystal clear.
14:46Hasson, you have to repeat the year, we spent more than a decade raising you, you're going to throw it all away for a girl, yelled his
14:53mother.
14:54If you insist on not repeating it, I will consider you no longer my son.
14:59Even if you get into college, don't expect a penny from me for tuition.
15:05Then came the loud slam of the door.
15:08Apparently, Hasson had run away from home.
15:11My parents exchanged worried glances.
15:15What's wrong with that boy?
15:18He used to be so obedient, how did he end up like this?
15:22I finished my last bite and went back to my room.
15:25Hasson's dramatic behavior didn't surprise me at all.
15:30If I were truly calm and rational, my rebirth in this life would lose much of its meaning.
15:36In the end, Hasson and I ended up being assigned to the same exam center.
15:42When we crossed paths outside the venue, I noticed that she had lost a lot of weight.
15:47I was going to ignore him, but he unexpectedly got in my way.
15:51Emma called softly.
15:54I took a small step back, in an indifferent and distant tone.
15:58What do you want?
16:00His empty sleeve swayed in the breeze and for an instant I saw in it the reflection of Millo past,
16:05a person consumed by love that does not have a happy ending.
16:09It wasn't very different from who I had been.
16:13If you have something to say, say it quickly.
16:16"The exam is about to begin," I said.
16:19His only remaining hand closed into a fist.
16:23The once bold and confident Hasson now lowered his head.
16:27"I'm sorry," he murmured softly.
16:31I blinked in surprise, and after confirming that I hadn't misheard,
16:35I let out a soft laugh.
16:36"I know you like me," she added hesitantly.
16:40But I still love Lily.
16:42I didn't answer, feeling more amused than anything else.
16:47Even at that moment her mind was still entangled in romantic concerns.
16:52That apology, although he owed it to me, wasn't even for the right reasons.
16:58When the exam started, I threw myself into the questions and filled in all the answer sheets.
17:04But when I finished, I noticed that Hasson hadn't finished again.
17:08His essay was left incomplete.
17:10I saw him hitting his thigh in frustration.
17:14But what did it matter?
17:16As soon as she left the room, she ran straight towards Lily.
17:21I stayed outside, letting the sunlight and the breeze wash over me.
17:25At that moment I had a strong feeling that in this life I would shine as brightly as the sun.
17:32After the exams, my parents took me on a trip.
17:37We explored the misty mountains of Jiangnan, rejuvenating body and mind.
17:42When the preliminary results came out, my whole family gathered around the phone.
17:47When we saw my score of 721, we burst into cheers.
17:53"Good, good, good," my dad exclaimed three times in a row before proudly taking a screenshot and posting it in the group.
18:00familiar.
18:01The ancestors of the Chen family must be blessing us.
18:05My daughter is a student at Tsinghua University and Peking University.
18:08My mom pretended to scold him but couldn't hide her smile.
18:13The two were animatedly discussing which university he should choose.
18:17Although offers from Tsinghua and Beijing came soon, I chose Tsinghua with determination, and my euphoric family prepared for
18:25return home.
18:26But upon arrival, we discovered that chaos had erupted.
18:31Next to him, Hasson had been the top student since freshman year, the star of the grade and representative of the school
18:37in numerous competitions.
18:40He was practically guaranteed a place at Tsinghua or Beijing.
18:43His accident before the exams had only increased curiosity about whether he could still achieve first place.
18:50But someone leaked his results online: 463 points, barely enough for a second-tier university.
18:59Along with that was a video of a reporter interviewing him after the exam.
19:04In the video, Hasson's empty sleeve flapped in the wind as the reporter asked questions,
19:10"Hasson, how do you feel about your performance?"
19:14Many people are concerned about your recovery and curious about why you chose not to repeat the year.
19:20Before Hasson could answer, Lily appeared, throwing her arms around his shoulders.
19:27"Because Hasson didn't want a long-distance relationship with me," she declared cheerfully.
19:33The video, less than a minute long, quickly went viral and turned Hasson and the topic of the
19:38High school relationships in a hot gossip.
19:41"When we got home, reporters were swarming our building."
19:46When they couldn't find Hasson, they pointed their cameras at me.
19:51Miss, we heard that you and Hasson grew up together, what are your thoughts on his decision to take the exam?
19:57Did you know about his relationship with Lily?
20:00Surrounded by cameras, I had no choice but to answer, Lily is Hasson's choice.
20:06"It is not our place to interfere."
20:09Then my parents forced their way through the crowd and dragged me back to the house.
20:15Shortly afterwards, screams were heard coming from Hasson's house.
20:20While my parents and teachers were helping me choose universities, I was watering the plants on the balcony and I saw
20:26Hasson standing on his balcony.
20:28He looked at me, moving his lips as if he wanted to say something, before raising his phone in frustration.
20:35I smiled.
20:37Two months ago, I had blocked him.
20:40Apparently, he hadn't realized it yet.
20:44Public opinion continued to escalate.
20:46The promising prodigy had become a cautionary tale.
20:52Late into the night, ambulances had already visited Hasson's house several times.
20:58I heard that her mother had fallen ill due to stress.
21:01I didn't pay attention to the consequences.
21:05After submitting my university application, I enrolled in art classes.
21:10Drawing had been my passion since childhood and now I finally had time to take it up again.
21:16On summer afternoons I could paint sunsets by the sea.
21:21I drew all kinds of people in scenes, living the life I had dreamed of in my past life.
21:27Having experienced disability, she valued the present even more.
21:31Each stroke of the brush brought infinite possibilities.
21:36I didn't expect Hasson and Lily to appear in front of me again.
21:40Emma, what a coincidence, Lily greeted me with a bright smile, pulling Hasson by the arm.
21:46He boldly leaned over to look at my sketchbook.
21:51Wow! Even the class genius now develops refined hobbies.
21:56Hasson, sit down.
21:58Let Emma draw us a portrait.
22:01His overly familiar tone left me speechless.
22:05I had not avoided conflicts with them in this life simply because I was seeking peace.
22:10But Lily had always been a wolf in sheep's clothing.
22:14Even before the fire, he was already hurling veiled insults at me.
22:18I put down the paintbrush and smiled slightly.
22:22Sorry, I don't draw trash.
22:25Lily's smile faltered, but she quickly leaned back on Hasson's shoulder.
22:30What do we do, darling?
22:32She asked sweetly.
22:34I can almost smell the bitterness of jealousy in the air.
22:38Someone still has feelings for you, right?
22:41"What a shame you're mine now," Lily joked in a falsely sweet voice.
22:46I couldn't help but shake my head.
22:49In my past life, my biggest mistake had been treating a piece of wood as if it were a
22:54pearl, which led me to a tragic death.
22:58Even if Hasson threw himself at my feet right now, I wouldn't accept him.
23:02That's not the case, Hasson.
23:05Lily said, biting her lip and pinching Hasson's arm in a show of dominance.
23:11Hasson hesitated for a moment before nodding.
23:14Yeah.
23:15Watching their clownish spectacle, they seemed more ridiculous than anything else.
23:21I put away my sketchbook and calmly added, your boyfriend is all yours for life.
23:26Just remember that he only has one good arm left.
23:30Don't ruin it with so much pinching.
23:33Hasson's eyes shone with disbelief and pain, as if he couldn't comprehend that
23:38I would mention his injury so coldly.
23:41I took my notebook and walked away.
23:43However, Lily chased me and grabbed my arm.
23:47What are you so proud of?
23:49He blurted out.
23:51Just because you got the highest score in the state, don't tell me you think you're too much.
23:56good for the class meeting.
23:58I let go of his hand.
24:01I will be there on the day of the meeting.
24:04Lily arrived dressed to impress, but the former queen of campus had clearly fallen.
24:09in disgrace.
24:11Naturally, there were many people eager to trample on her while she was down.
24:16It was as if the whole class had conspired beforehand, taking turns serving drinks.
24:22to Hasson.
24:23Hasson, the great genius, you used to look down on us, didn't you?
24:28"Now look, we're all sitting at the same table," said one of them, Jared.
24:34Hasson's face turned a deep gray.
24:37In the past, she maintained a cold and distant personality combined with her handsome appearance.
24:43and studious.
24:44His teammates saw him as an untouchable idol.
24:48But now, missing an arm and with low grades, any attempt to be distant will only
24:53It would make him seem pretentious.
24:55I'm sorry, I've drunk too much.
24:58"I can't take it anymore," Hasson said, raising a trembling glass.
25:03Another colleague staggered, laughing loudly.
25:07What's up, genius?
25:09You're not driving home, are you?
25:11Oh, wait.
25:14Even if you passed your driving test, would the police let you drive with only one arm?
25:20Hasson, furious, tried to hit the table, but Lily stopped him.
25:25Hasson, they're just toasting you out of respect.
25:28"Just drink," he whispered softly.
25:32Hasson clenched his fist on the table, his knuckles white.
25:35I said nothing, observing in silence.
25:40This was the pure and untouchable love that he had treasured so deeply in our hearts.
25:44past life.
25:46Lily noticed my smile and clapped loudly to get everyone's attention.
25:50Let's not waste this rare opportunity to get together, how about we make some confessions this
25:57evening?
25:58After all, high school only happens once.
26:02We cannot leave regrets behind.
26:05His gaze was direct, his words directed at me.
26:10They all turned to me with complicity.
26:13My childhood crush on Hasson had been an open secret.
26:18And now seemed the perfect moment to rub salt in the wound.
26:22"Come on, Emma, be brave," someone intervened.
26:26I met Lily's mocking, playful gaze and felt a flash of irritation.
26:31Why did he insist on dragging me into his drama?
26:34Even while bragging about their relationship, while maintaining composure, I said, well, they have
26:40reason.
26:41If I have someone I like.
26:43Hasson's head jerked up at my words, a trace of hope in his
26:49her eyes.
26:50But I was determined to turn off that light.
26:54"I was a little naive in the past," I continued.
26:57I fell in love with an older boy who didn't even attend our school.
27:02Hasson's expression hardened and his proud posture withered.
27:07The room erupted in whistles and laughter.
27:11Who is it?
27:12Let us see it.
27:14Smiling, I took out my phone and approached Lily.
27:17Lily, perhaps you recognize it.
27:20I saw her smile freeze as she showed a picture of herself crying, clinging to another man.
27:25in the parking lot.
27:28Hasson looked just in time to see the picture, and Lily quickly snatched my phone.
27:33turning it over on the table.
27:35Why so dramatic, Lily?
27:37I asked with a mocking smile.
27:40Hasson is not enough for you.
27:42Or are you thinking about leveling up?
27:45Lily forced a calm smile and took Hasson's hand.
27:49Of course not.
27:51For the rest of the meal, Lily remained unusually quiet, unlike her previous antics.
27:57completely turned off.
27:59When I got home, I received a flood of frantic messages from her.
28:04What are you trying to do because you have that photo?
28:07That was in the past.
28:09It doesn't count.
28:11You'd better not show it to Hasson or I'll kill you.
28:15I rolled my eyes and added her to my blocked list.
28:20Threats to his age?
28:22Oh really?
28:23The man in the photo had his hair dyed in all the colors of the rainbow.
28:28Only Lily could have considered him a good match.
28:33Two days later, I received a friend request from Hasson.
28:37He asked, "Who is the boy outside the school?"
28:41I mocked him.
28:43Men's insatiable greed never changes.
28:47I ignored the message and went to the supermarket with my mom.
28:50With the new school year starting, I didn't want to see or hear from Hasson and Lily anymore.
28:56On the day of university orientation, my parents accompanied me to the campus.
29:02They insisted on helping me get settled, but refused to go any further.
29:07"Hurry up and go," my dad said, waving his hand.
29:10Your mom and I are finally free of our little burden.
29:15"Time for some peace and quiet," Mom joked.
29:19I sighed and laughed as I said goodbye, only to turn around and see them crying as they hugged each other in the doorway.
29:26Everything about university life was new and exciting.
29:30In my previous life, I never got this far.
29:34After retaking the entrance exam, I died in the fire before I could start university.
29:40At that time, every time I tried to visit Hasson's university, he always turned me down.
29:46Emma, you're terrible with directions.
29:49"If you get lost on campus, I wouldn't be able to find you," he said, laughing.
29:55Later I heard him decline an invitation to a group dinner.
29:58Emma doesn't like big gatherings, she told her friends.
30:03I knew I resented having only one arm.
30:06This time I stepped onto the Tsinghua campus with my own two feet.
30:11Is it big?
30:12Yes, the campus was huge.
30:15But I wouldn't get lost, neither physically nor in the temptations of this vast and dazzling world.
30:21After my military training ended, I mustered up the courage to apply for a position on the class committee.
30:28To my surprise, I was elected class president.
30:32Since then my life has become incredibly busy, filled with studies and student responsibilities.
30:40I barely had time to think about Hasson or Lily.
30:44But one day, an unexpected message broke my peaceful routine.
30:48Emma, meet me at the school gate.
30:51I responded with a question mark, but there was no further response.
30:56Thinking it was a joke by some dorm mate, I reluctantly went to the door.
31:02And there he was, Lily's ex-boyfriend, unmistakable with his garishly dyed hair that screamed for attention, wearing
31:09a t-shirt that said "I'm going".
31:12He walked towards me with a crooked smile.
31:15Emma, I heard that you've liked me for a long time.
31:19Well, I'm here to grant your wish.
31:23From now on, you're my girlfriend.
31:26Instinctively I took a step back, cursing myself internally.
31:30This had to be Lily's doing.
31:33If I had known, I would never have made that casual comment back then.
31:39Smiling apologetically, I waved my hands.
31:42You must have mistaken me for someone else.
31:45I don't like you.
31:47Please don't look for me again.
31:51I tried to leave, but he blocked my way back to campus.
31:55Do you think you can play with me?
31:58I already bragged to everyone that I have a girlfriend in Sinua.
32:02You have no choice here.
32:04Do you accept or not?
32:07Fortunately, his loud voice attracted the attention of the campus security guards, giving me the opportunity to escape.
32:14Back in the bedroom, I did some research on Lily.
32:19What I discovered was beyond shocking.
32:22A friend from high school wouldn't stop gossiping.
32:25Hasson scored points in the 400 and ended up following Lily to some private art school.
32:31Seriously, where can I find a fool as beaten up as that?
32:37I blinked in disbelief.
32:39And how are they doing now?
32:41Moving closer to the screen during our video call, my friend cheerfully continued, "Guess what?"
32:48Although Hasson had skin grafts, he still only has one arm.
32:53People at her school joke that Lily is dating a handsome young man on one arm.
32:58They say he doesn't even need a costume to act in period dramas.
33:03Serious.
33:04But Lily isn't an angel either.
33:07Rumor has it that she has been flirting with several boys in her class.
33:12After hanging up, I put the puzzle together.
33:15Lily should have vented her dissatisfaction with Hasson to her ex.
33:20who then latched onto my casual comment about liking him.
33:23Upon realizing that I was a Tsinghua student, he saw an opportunity and seized it.
33:29First, I decided to ignore the whole mess.
33:33But two weeks later he sent me a threatening message,
33:36If you don't accept, I'll make sure everyone at your school knows your name.
33:41The next day, upon entering the conference room,
33:44Her multicolored hair stood out like a sore thumb in the crowd.
33:49To my dismay, the elderly professor,
33:51known for being welcoming to anyone interested in his classes,
33:55He allowed her to stay on the condition that she did not interrupt.
33:59For the third interruption, however,
34:01The teacher had had enough.
34:05"Young man, what department are you from?"
34:08Sweat beaded on my palms as the guy lazily got up,
34:12with arrogance on his face.
34:14"I'm not a student here," he said, nodding his chin at me.
34:18"I'm Emma's boyfriend,
34:20"I only came to accompany her to class."
34:23The room erupted in murmurs.
34:25My face turned crimson as any attempt to explain was drowned out by the students' reactions.
34:33After class, the teacher took me aside.
34:36"This is your warning."
34:38"It won't happen again, will it?"
34:42Back in the bedroom, I sent Lily a picture of her ex-boyfriend and wrote to her,
34:46"If you don't take care of this, I'll send this photo to Hasson."
34:50Lily called me immediately, laughing as if nothing mattered.
34:55"Emma, so that bastard found you, huh?"
34:59"You should be grateful."
35:01"This is your lucky break."
35:04Clenching my teeth, I snapped, stop the nonsense.
35:08She laughed.
35:11"Go ahead and send it to Hasson."
35:13"Honestly, I've been thinking about how to break up with him anyway."
35:18Although I expected it, I still asked why.
35:21"Hasson lost his arm because of you," I reminded him.
35:25"For me," she squealed, her voice suddenly becoming high-pitched.
35:29"If I hadn't been dragged so hard, I wouldn't have fallen in the first place."
35:34It's his fault he couldn't get us out.
35:37I had to endure skin grafts because of him.
35:41His outburst strangely calmed my previous frustration.
35:45So Hasson and Lily weren't living a fairy tale after all.
35:50This was the reality of Hasson's unforgettable love.
35:54True to his word, Lily's ex made me famous all over campus.
35:59He even managed to get hold of my class schedule and showed up uninvited at multiple conferences.
36:05Finally fed up, I decided to confront him.
36:08Their demands were simple and absurd.
36:11"Be my girlfriend, have my child."
36:12"My family needs someone with a brain like yours."
36:17"I laughed in disbelief."
36:19"Why on earth would I do that?"
36:22"I don't even know your name."
36:24"You don't need to know," he said arrogantly, leaning back against the wall.
36:30"If you don't accept, I have plenty of time to annoy you."
36:33"You wouldn't want to get expelled from your precious university, would you?"
36:38When I fell silent, he slipped a room key into my hand.
36:43"Think about it."
36:45Do you know where to find me?
36:47I waited for him, but instead of getting further involved, I reported him to the police and released the recording publicly.
36:54The CRIP was taken over by the authorities and never reappeared.
36:59With the misunderstanding cleared up, I was finally able to walk with my head held high.
37:04Perhaps feeling guilty about the previous incident, the professor offered me the opportunity to accompany him to a lecture outside the
37:12campus.
37:13Although the role didn't bring direct benefits, I knew that this professor was a highly valued and well-paid contractor.
37:20our university.
37:22Building a connection with him would be invaluable to my graduate studies plans.
37:27At the conference, I was beyond words excited.
37:31The professor even allowed me to speak briefly during the event.
37:36"This is one of the most resilient students I've ever met," she said, introducing me.
37:42"I hope you can all find the same determination to excel."
37:47While standing before the audience, reflecting on the vast difference between my previous life and this one, I felt a surge of
37:54emotion.
37:56Tears welled up in my eyes.
37:59But just as I looked towards the crowd, I saw Hasson sitting there.
38:03For a moment I froze.
38:06It was only for a moment, though.
38:09I had more important matters to focus on.
38:13When the professor invited me to say a few words, I delivered them with precision and elegance.
38:19After the conference ended, Hasson did not leave.
38:23The professor had gone to discuss matters with the university leadership, leaving Hasson and me alone in
38:29the auditorium.
38:31He looked at me hesitantly, as if he wanted to go up on stage, but he didn't seem able to take that first step.
38:37The stage was only one meter high.
38:41However, at that moment, the gap between us felt insurmountable.
38:46I realized he was looking at me the way I had once looked at him in my
38:50past life, with a longing that knew no limits.
38:54After a brief pause, I stepped off the stage and greeted him with composure.
39:00It's been a while, there's something you wanted to say.
39:04Compared to my calmness, Hasson seemed clumsy and restless.
39:08His now completed prosthetic arm was partially hidden under his sleeve, with only a few fingers visible.
39:16The Hasson of this life had lost all his sharp edges in just one year.
39:20His former proud attitude had completely disappeared.
39:25"You did really well, Emma," he said gently.
39:30—I nodded.
39:31-Thank you.
39:33There was no shame in my achievements, even if they were built on the lessons of past pain.
39:40Hasson suggested a walk around the campus and I agreed.
39:43As we walked, I noticed the occasionally hostile looks I received.
39:49I heard people calling him the one-armed young man, a nickname he must have gotten used to.
39:55Each time he heard it, his fist would clench and then relax, repeating the movement over and over again.
40:02"You're doing well too," I said, changing the subject.
40:06—Where is Lily? Why isn't she with you?
40:09He let out a bitter laugh.
40:12—We're done, Emma.
40:14She said I deserve to lose my arm and that she couldn't stay tied to me forever.
40:19His eyes were devoid of light, his whole being enveloped in a kind of gloomy sadness.
40:26"Do you think that's true?" he asked.
40:29I just wanted to get her out of there.
40:32—I gave up on retaking the exams, I gave up on the career I loved, all for her, you heard them, right?
40:39—They're calling me, I'm going to get my arm.
40:42I felt no sympathy.
40:44Compared to what I had endured in my past life, their suffering was nothing.
40:50"And what is Lily doing now?" I asked.
40:53He laughed bitterly again.
40:55—He's with the principal's nephew, some rich kid, you saw the Ferrari parked outside the school gate.
41:03It's probably hers.
41:05As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.
41:10—Emma, did I make the wrong decision?
41:13Maybe I should have listened to my mom and retaken the exams.
41:18His despair did not move me.
41:21If anything, I found it ironic.
41:24"Everyone has their own destiny," I replied.
41:28This was the path Hasson chose for himself.
41:31I had once been his choice too, but he had not been satisfied.
41:37As I turned around to go back to school, Hasson called me again.
41:42He hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
41:46—Emma, we're still childhood friends, right?
41:50I didn't answer.
41:52Hearing those words from him gave me goosebumps.
41:55In my past life, I had sacrificed too much just to be her childhood friend.
42:01He gave a bitter smile.
42:04—Singua must be incredible.
42:07If there's an opportunity, could you show me around the campus sometime?
42:12I shook my head and used her own words from our past life, the campus is so big.
42:18If you get lost, I won't be able to find you.
42:21Without waiting for her answer, I walked away.
42:24I had responsibilities as class president, as well as preparations for the CET6 English exam.
42:31My schedule was full and my future was bright.
42:35Everyone has their own destiny.
42:38At this moment I felt as if I could already glimpse mine.
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