225 225 Who is he?

Yes, I know. Tan Rou nodded.

Also, in the future, if you cant afford to offend tan Jing, just hide from her. Shes no longer on the same side as us. The road is broad. Lets each go our own way. Well mind our own business. Father Tao spoke coldly.

Tan Rou went back to cla.s.s, and Tan Jing only returned after a long time. Seeing her in such a sorry state, she must have been tortured by Li Jias mother.

Lets go our separate ways? Tan Rou thought to herself.

No, I wont allow it. I want Tan Jing to have no way out.

Xiao Rou! Mrs. Tao had been waiting at the door for a long time. Seeing that her daughter had returned safely, she finally relaxed.

You scared me.

Mr. Tao only told her about Tan Rous beating at school after he was done with the matter. Otherwise, she would have gone to the school to seek justice for her daughter.

Mom, Im fine. You didnt have to worry. Tan Rou rea.s.sured her mother.

Mrs. Tao immediately noticed the red mark on her arm. You said youre fine but its such a long mark! It must be very painful, right? Mrs. Taos heart ached.

It doesnt hurt. Tan Rou patiently explained, I have a sensitive scene. Itll turn red just by touching it. I didnt let that woman catch me. I did this to myself.

Mrs. Tao held her hand. You child. Come in quickly, Ill apply some ointment for you.

Mrs. Taos hand was very warm and Tan Rou felt very comfortable holding it.

Xiao Rou, if you have any grievances, you have to tell us. You said you have your own way this time, so we didnt interfere, but you cant continue doing so. No matter how powerful your friends are, and how they can help you, you still have to tell us about this. Well be your backup, understand? Mrs. Tao said earnestly.

I understand, mom. Tan Rou agreed.

I shouldnt interfere too much in your life. Youve grown up and have your own thoughts. Im very pleased but are your friends reliable? Also, who is that person in the photo? Mrs Tao was still worried.

Tan Rou knew that her family would definitely ask her about it. Now that the matter was resolved, there was no harm in telling them so that they wouldnt worry.

Do you still remember the nerve-soothing incense I made earlier? Tan Rou said.

Mrs. Tao still remembered that it was all thanks to the nerve-soothing incense that she was able to sleep well. I do. What about it?

Tan Rou told her parents what she had said to the police at school.

So that day, he came to me to ask if I had any nerve-soothing incense. Because of the urgency of the matter, Mr. Zhuang came to me directly, and in the end, he was photographed. My cla.s.smates grandfather was sick at that time, and I told him that I wanted to visit his grandfather at the hospital. Mr. Zhuang happened to be going to the hospital as well, and he had a car, so he gave me a ride. Tan Rou processed the matter and told her parents. She didnt want to tell them everything now. Some things were safer if fewer people knew.

Mrs. Tao was relieved. As long as they werent bad friends, she was fine with it.

Tan Rou hugged her mothers arm and said coquettishly, Mom, are you relieved now? Also, you dont have to worry about the aftermath. The gentleman who was involved with it will not let them get away with it so easily.

My daughter has been wronged. Mrs. Tao said, patting her daughters head.

Mom, dont worry. Tan Rou knew that her mother was worried about her. This time, she had not thought things through. Although she had told her parents in advance, it would definitely still be difficult for them to see those words on the headlines.

There wont be a next time. Tan Rou secretly swore.

Tao Qi came back. After he saw Tan Rou, his expression didnt look good. When he saw those comments on the internet, he doubted Tan Rou. When others scolded her, he also echoed them. Now that the truth was out, he didnt know where to hide.

Why did he not believe her? Little Tao Qi asked himself, why cant I trust her a little more every time shes been framed? He clearly wanted to believe her, but he still ended up scolding her along with others.

Tan Rou looked at his expression and knew that he was still feeling awkward. After all, he was still a child and did not understand the evil of the world. He could only see what was in front of him, and it was normal for him to be used by others.

Wheres elder brother? Tan Rou didnt bother to argue with him.

Why dont I see him?

Your second brother heard that you were beaten up in school and went out nervously. He said that he wanted to buy you some self-defense equipment. Mrs. Tao talked about what Tao Zheng was doing.

Tan Rou didnt need any self-defense tools. Was there anyone in school who could hurt her? However, she was still very touched. I cant bring those tools to school.

Mrs. Tao glanced at Mr. Tao, who understood what she meant and nodded at her. It was time to protect their precious daughter.