Duan Xueting was truly stung by everyone's gazes. "Xia Juntao and Shen Ruomei have been making money through business during their winter break."

Xia Juntao explained that Shen Ruomei's older brother had gone to the front lines, and her sister-in-law was still in university with three young children to support. Soldiers have it tough, and their families have it even tougher! She wanted to help her sister-in-law, so she set up a street stall to earn some money.

Shen Ruomei sold goods under the guise of helping her sister-in-law. Do you know how much she sold?

Do you know who the military wife Xia Juntao was talking about is? It's Song Yan! Look at her, does she look like someone who's short of money?

Xia Juntao suggested that everyone donate to the front lines. Was he genuinely interested in donating?

Xia Juntao is just seeking fame and fortune!

They lied and made so much money, but then only donated ten dollars.

Duan Xueting's words sounded so convincing, as if they were true.

However, people still believe in the character of Xia Juntao, Song Yan, and Shen Ruomei.

Moreover, the three of them sat steadily in their seats without the slightest sign of panic.

Song Yan stared at Duan Xueting for a moment, and Duan Xueting returned the gaze without flinching. Duan Xueting knew very well that after today's events, there was no possibility of them becoming friends again. So what? She didn't regret it.

Shen Ruomei: "Duan Xueting, you've always wanted to compete with me since you were little, whether it was studying or dressing up."

Then you can never beat them, and when you can't beat them, you like to resort to these kinds of tricks.

You'll be a year older after the New Year, why haven't you made any progress?

"Don't change the subject. Wasn't it you who said in front of everyone that you wanted to make money to help your sister-in-law?"

Your sister-in-law is not short of money at all. Aren't you just trying to scam her? Where's the money you scammed? You even want to spend this kind of money. What kind of people are you?!

Someone with such poor character doesn't deserve to sit in the classroom!

The second sister, Wang Jinhua, pointed at Shen Ruomei and said, "How did the fourth sister become your sister-in-law?"

Song Yan and Shen Ruomei looked at each other.

The eldest sister, Li Hongmei, wasn't focused on the main point Duan Xueting was making: "Is the fourth sister's boyfriend the fifth sister's brother?" (They all addressed each other according to their dormitory birth order.)

To be honest, everyone could see that Shen Ruomei's kindness towards Song Yan went beyond a classmate relationship. Later, Shen Ruomei simply moved into Song Yan's house.

There's definitely something strange about this.

Dozens of eyes in the class were fixed on Song Yan and Shen Ruomei, waiting for their answers.

Duan Xueting was furious; they'd gone off-topic. They hadn't focused on the important points at all. "Stop being curious, I'll tell you the truth."

Song Yan is Shen Ruomei's sister-in-law.

Song Yan's husband is Shen Ruomei's half-brother!

Those two women, sister-in-law and aunt, colluded to swindle money by posing as military personnel and their families!

The last sentence was what Gu Yansong heard when he entered the classroom. His gaze swept over Song Yan for a moment before he looked away and prepared to begin the lesson.

Duan Xueting's eyes lit up when she saw Gu Yansong. Gu Yansong was the teacher who disliked Song Yan the most.

"Teacher Gu! I'm reporting Song Yan, Xia Juntao, and Shen Ruomei. They're using the guise of military personnel and their families to swindle money."

They were selling goods along the street, saying they would earn money to help the families of soldiers. The family of soldiers referred to here is Song Yan.

Everyone can see that Song Yan eats well, dresses well, and spends generously. Where does she lack money?

Everyone's focused on the fighting in the south right now; they're using this to swindle money—it's utterly morally depraved.

Song Yan: "Duan Xueting, are you sick in the head?"

"Where is your deputy squad leader?" Gu Yansong asked.

Meng Xiaoyu immediately stood up. "Teacher Gu!"

"Call your department head and class advisor over!" Gu Yansong said.

Duan Xueting was secretly pleased; this meant a standoff was about to begin.

Gu Yansong then grabbed his lesson plans and prepared to leave. "Let the department head handle this first. I'll teach the class after this is over!"

Duan Xueting really wanted to grab Gu Yansong. If he left, with only Xu Pingzhi and Chen Qiang around, wouldn't their hearts be completely swayed? But her remaining rationality made her hold back.

However, Duan Xueting wasn't afraid even after Gu Yansong left. What she said was true.

Xu Pingzhi and Chen Qiang arrived quickly, followed by the school's cashier.

Xu Pingzhi walked up to the podium first. "Duan Xueting, do you have something to report?"

Whatever you report, please be truthful; otherwise, you will be held responsible!

Xu Pingzhi's tone was particularly serious. They were all people who had lived through that period, and they were particularly disgusted by people who made accusations without any facts.

Duan Xueting: "Director, I haven't even said anything yet, how do you know I'm not being truthful?"

Even if you're biased towards your junior sister, you don't need to think of me like that!

Of course I'm stating the facts, and I even have evidence!

Duan Xueting rattled off a story about Xia Juntao and Shen Ruomei selling goods. She said she had the older women who bought the goods at the time as witnesses; that's exactly what they said.

Xu Pingzhi looked at Duan Xueting. "Do you have any evidence to prove that they spent the money?"

"Director, you really don't need to be so biased. Everyone can see clearly! They only donated ten yuan."

They sold so many pairs of pants and clothes, and they only made ten yuan to fool idiots.

"What else could they do with the money if they didn't spend it?" Duan Xueting said with certainty.

"Really? Everyone went to Song Yan's baby shower. Look at the gifts he gave us in return. Is he the kind of person who's greedy for money?"

"Shen Ruomei's father is a high-ranking official, not some petty family..."

"Duan Xueting, I've discovered you're sick, seriously sick! Are you some kind of dog, biting anyone you can get your hands on!" Hao Yinzhang said…

The classroom erupted in a commotion. Xu Pingzhi waved his hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down. "No investigation, no right to speak. Duan Xueting didn't conduct a thorough investigation, and just…"

“How could I not have investigated? I have witnesses!” Duan Xueting said.

"Shen Ruomei's father was a military commander, and Song Yan's husband was also an outstanding soldier who made many meritorious contributions in battle."

Your report involves the families of two outstanding military personnel. Can you take responsibility for this?

You should be careful!

The last four words can be considered Xu Pingzhi's advice to Duan Xueting.

Song Yan was a little confused; she and Duan Xueting didn't have any deep-seated hatred between them.

"Director Xu, are you threatening me? I'm not afraid!"

"Song Yan, Shen Ruomei, and Xia Juntao should be held accountable for what they did!" Duan Xueting didn't appreciate Director Xu's good intentions; instead, she felt he was showing favoritism.

Xu Pingzhi: "Classmates, I brought the cashier with me. I asked him to bring the receipts for our class's donations."

"Come, put all these receipts on the table."

After listening to Director Xu's words, the cashier placed all the receipts on the podium.

"Come on, students from the side of the wall, come one by one from the front of the podium and look at all these receipts!" Chen Qiang called everyone over.

The first student to walk past the podium suddenly widened his eyes, clearly surprised. Those who followed did too.