117 A REWARD PART 5 (1/2)

Xue Lin sincerely said, ”You don't have to be happy if you don't want to. Truthfully, it's not a happy occasion. But we all know it's not your fault. It's a good thing that things were revealed or who knows how long Xiao Rong and you had to suffer. Let's give them some time to think. The more time they will take to think, the more their minds will become clear. If you think Mumu needs help, don't forget to call me. I'll definitely help her. And I'm grateful that you helped her despite her attitude toward you in the past. I haven't given up on this world because people like you are still alive. Thank you.”

Susu smiled. ”No, Miss Xue Lin, thanks to you I haven't given up. It's you who told me to think about the greater good.”

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The day before yesterday, after brainwashing Xiao Rong, Xue Lin was resting in her room. That's when Susu came to meet her. ”Miss Xue Lin, I'm thinking of giving up on Xiao Rong. I don't want him to be the bad guy in front of others. I'm ready to take all the blame.”

Xue Lin sat up straight and said, ”He has already become a cheat in others' eyes. What can be a worse label than this for the Student Council President?”

Susu looked determined when she said, ”I'll tell everyone that this is all my fault and he has nothing to do with it. I'll tell them that I've seduced him.”

Xue Lin lost words for a while. Here she was working so hard to encourage Xiao Rong, this girl wanted to ruin everything. But it wasn't her problem, so it shouldn't be her decision for their lives. She could only show them the right path.

She said, ”That's very brave of you. I'm impressed. Love really makes people courageous. I wouldn't know it if I didn't believe you. Are you prepared for the consequences? You do realize that your career or life can be ruined because of your one simple action.”

”I-I'm prepared.” Truthfully, Susu hadn't thought that deeply.

And Xue Lin understood that right away. She carefully said, ”Don't you think if you do it, your family members will be hurt the most? How long have you known Xiao Rong? Three years? Is it more valuable than the love of your family who raised you since your childhood? If they didn't take a good care of you, do you think you would survive in this world? No child can survive without elder's protection.”

Susu protested, ”B-but the problem was created by me. I should take the responsibility.”

Xue Lin chuckled. ”You humor me. I'm moved by your responsible heart. I hardly see such responsible people nowadays. But Susu, it's not your responsibility alone, its Xiao Rong's too. If you take it all by yourself, you are not helping Xiao Rong to grow up. And the willingness to sacrifice for your loved ones is a great characteristic. You wanting to get hurt for your loved ones is very admirable. But do you think your loved ones would want it? What if they feel responsible or get traumatized because of it? Will that make you feel better?”

”No!” Susu exclaimed. She didn't want that. She just wanted the problem to be solved. She didn't think that while solving the problem, she might create more problem for others.

Xue Lin exhaled deeply and said, ”Because you think about others. You have a good heart. That's why you shouldn't burden yourself. I know it's not easy for you to share your burden but for your sake, if you do it, you will feel better. It's needed for a healthy life. You share yours and let your close ones share their burden with you. This way, you can all stay mentally healthy. Not for your sake but for the people you care about, do you think you can do it?”

Susu hesitated before saying, ”…Okay. I will try.”