Shen Yuchen suddenly clenched her fists, a few streaks of crimson rising uncontrollably in her eyes, her low, hoarse voice seeming to be forced out of her throat, cold and devoid of warmth.

"You believe me or not, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll slap you to death?"

Xiao Yisheng choked abruptly, his smug smile freezing on his face. He turned and glared at Shen Yuchen, "Shen Yuchen, don't be so stubborn!"

The argument in the corridor was quite loud, but the restaurant had excellent soundproofing, so it didn't attract the attention of the people in the private rooms.

The manager of Manzhu Restaurant came over upon hearing the noise and spotted Xiao Yisheng's figure from afar.

He hurriedly quickened his pace, feeling both anxious and apprehensive, and ran to her. He wiped non-existent sweat from his face and respectfully began to speak:

"Miss Xiao, it's an honor to have you here. We apologize for any shortcomings in our service. These are just some students, they don't know any better. We hope you'll be magnanimous and not hold it against them. Harmony brings wealth!"

Xiao Yisheng's stiff expression softened slightly, and he proudly raised his head, letting out a smug snort.

"Finally, someone who knows what's good for them! Fine! I'll let it go, as long as she still has a conscience and comes over to apologize to me politely, then this matter will be over. Otherwise... all of you present here today will miss out on the Xiao Group's recruitment opportunities at Liangda University!"

She pointed at Shen Yuchen and Gong Ning respectively, then turned her amused gaze to the crowd blocking the doorway, who had been watching the drama unfold without making a sound.

A slight commotion arose in the crowd, with some people muttering discontentedly, "What does this have to do with us?"

This statement, like a subtle opportunity, quickly gained the support of most people.

"Exactly! It was Shen Yuchen who was meddling, and we didn't say a word! It was Gong Ning who caused all this trouble!"

"That's right, Shen Yuchen, you should apologize to Miss Xiao right away! The Xiao Group is such a great company, with such good benefits. So many people would kill to get in. Shen Yuchen... don't be so willful!"

"Gong Ning, Shen Yuchen, what are you two standing there for? Apologize right now!"

The crowd's urgent urging to stay out of it gradually turned into a coordinated attack.

When it comes to their own interests, their inherent nature of seeking advantage and avoiding harm is revealed without a doubt.

He was just a naive college student who had just emerged from high school, and he was also a top performer in the national college entrance examination.

Being admitted to Liangzhen University is itself a recognition of one's talents by society.

With enough hard work and a highly advantageous platform like Liangzhen University, what is there to worry about in not having a brilliant future?

The Xiao family is not the only Fortune 500 company that has partnerships with Liangzhen University!

how....

How could I have lost my childlike innocence in less than a month since starting university?

Has dignity also been extinguished?

Or is this just their nature?

Shen Yuchen clenched her fists and stood motionless like a statue.

Her eyes, which were usually filled with smiles, trembled slightly, and a very thin and faint light suddenly disappeared from her eyes.

She took a deep breath and was about to speak when her arm was suddenly grabbed by a delicate, fair hand. She was startled and turned her head to look at it.

The little girl who had been standing to the side with her eyes downcast had somehow shaken off the heavy mist surrounding her, and was now looking at her with bright, sparkling eyes, her dark pupils seemingly containing only her.

Her bright eyes were filled with expectation and shone with light. "Shen Yuchen, after being condemned by everyone like this, and after defending me so much just now, do you... regret it?"