210. Damned event

Being told that since young, she had already developed that notion that what everyone around her said was true. So when she joined M university, she had all her hopes to develop her brain further. To be the best. But upon reaching, though people praised her, it wasn't comparable to how everyone sung praises of the young genius. The absolute genius.

This lead to Peiyi breaking down into having mental shutdowns. She started to feel that everything was slipping away. That everyone was scorning at her. That she became that complete looser everyone around her talked about.

Feeling that everything was being snatched by that genius, Peiyi started her scheme. She acted bullied and gained the attention of that genius. She acted innocent and sincere while planning behind the scenes. She got closer and closer to her 'savior' just so she can bring her down. She had to be the absolute top in terms of intellect at any cost. No matter what the price, Peiyi was willing to pay. She didn't want to be that looser everyone scorned. No. She had to be the top, the topic of praise.

On the other hand, Li Zhilan had always known the intent Peiyi had towards her but she wanted to try. The first time Li Zhilan saw Peiyi, she could see that psychological pressure the girl was facing. At that moment, she didn't want to save her from the bullies. It was too fake to be ignored. Instead Li Zhilan had wanted to save that bright girl shrouded behind the dark mist. She wanted to make Peiyi see that being herself was the most rewarding. That life wasn't just about one thing. Life was about experiencing.

That she was being played in the palm of her family.

This was something she knew after she investigated her. The result of her investigation showed that Peiyi was forced to feel down. Though her family was well off, everyone compared her to her sister who had apparently been broken down because of an accident. An accident that involved her, Li Zhilan.

That was the accident that had not only changed her life but also the life of Peiyi's sister as well as Peiyi's.

The root of all problems.

That damned event in their lives.