None of the educated youth standing around were truly fools.

They can still make sense of this basic logic.

Thinking about how much He Xiaolan did in this matter...

Moreover, if it weren't for the fact that Shen Mu Ning's handwriting is so different from what girls write these days, it would be truly remarkable.

Shen Mu Ning will immediately be entangled with Cao Jin, as for what happens afterward.

The outcome is either Shen Mu Ning getting married, or she has to endure everyone's verbal abuse.

The female educated youths thought about what would happen if they were in Shen Mu Ning's situation.

The pity for He Xiaolan and the fear for Shen Mu Ning that had risen in her heart vanished instantly.

He Xiaolan insisted on causing trouble, and her current predicament is entirely her own fault.

As for Shen Mu Ning, she took her revenge in a fair and square manner.

Moreover, judging from Shen Mu Ning's previous attitude towards Wang Zhu and Hu Mei Ling, she settled accounts on the spot, and then nothing more.

They won't say they're holding a grudge, waiting for another chance to retaliate.

Although the male educated youths did not feel the same way about this as the female educated youths.

But living in this era, they still understand that a girl's reputation is of paramount importance.

Moreover, as a sent-down youth, Shen Mu Ning's reputation would also affect them to some extent.

So now no one thinks Shen Mu Ning is ruthless; instead, they become more wary of He Xiao Lan.

Compared to Shen Mu Ning's outspoken personality, He Xiao Lan is like a snake lurking in the shadows.

If they offend Shen Mu Ning, at least she will stand on the side of reason.

However, He Xiaolan has a completely different style; although she usually seems a bit out of her mind.

Everyone assumed that she had just come from the city and was not yet used to rural life.

So they just thought they shouldn't get too close to her, but this incident served as a wake-up call for them all.

They have to be careful around people who are always ready to stab them in the back, and constantly remind themselves not to offend them.

However, what they didn't know was that even if they were to keep their distance from He Xiaolan from now on...

She has taken it to heart that they allowed Shen Mu Ning to humiliate her today without stopping them.

Seeing that everyone's attitude had changed, Lin Siqi stopped talking.

She never thought that Shen Mu Ning's lesson was harsh enough.

As for He Xiaolan, she had already arranged her fate.

Now that she's on guard, He Xiaolan probably can't harm her family like she did in her previous life.

But perhaps she still wants to clear her name, and if that's the case, she'll give her a taste of her own medicine.

When the educated youth find out the truth, won't they feel even more ruthless?

Only by letting them see He Xiaolan's true colors from the very beginning, and making them realize the consequences of being schemed against, can we truly help them.

These educated youth were able to stay clear-headed at all times, knowing who deserved pity and who did not.

Lin Siqi was satisfied with everyone's attitude; from now on, He Xiaolan would be isolated and helpless in the educated youth settlement.

The educated youth had been watching He Xiaolan go into the bedroom for a while, so they all returned to the front yard.

The female educated youths didn't want to go in now and offend He Xiaolan, so they all talked in the courtyard outside.

Zhuang Xue also specifically pulled Ding Xiang aside and instructed her, "Ding Xiang, you should be careful about what you say to He Xiaolan."

Zhuang Xue knew that Ding Xiang was always outspoken and was afraid that she might not be careful with her words and offend He Xiaolan.

Dingxiang understood what Zhuang Xue meant. "I know, Sister Xue. I will definitely stay far away from her in the future."

Zhuang Xue knew that Ding Xiang would definitely do what she said, so she nodded with relief.

"Sister Xue, do you think it hurts a lot when Shen, the educated youth, hits someone?" They heard He Xiaolan scream and didn't dare to approach.

Zhuang Xue rubbed Dingxiang's head and said, "You don't need to worry about this. Shen Zhiqing is a reasonable person and won't pick a fight with us for no reason."

"He Xiaolan is just reaping what she sowed; you don't need to pity her." Zhuang Xue was afraid that Ding Xiang wouldn't understand.

Dingxiang had previously felt sorry for He Xiaolan, but after Lin Siqi's words, she had long since forgotten any pity she felt for her.

Dingxiang quickly shook her head, "I'm not pitying her, I'm just curious."

Dingxiang stared blankly at Zhuang Xuexiao. She was just a little too curious, but she could still tell right from wrong.

Zhuang Xue chuckled and tapped her nose. "Then don't be curious. You'll only know if you try it yourself."

Dingxiang shook her head quickly upon hearing Zhuang Xue's teasing words. She didn't want to experience Chen Mu Ning's strength.

At this moment, He Xiaolan was in physical pain, but it was far less than the humiliation she was experiencing.

He Xiaolan took off her clothes, looking at the whip marks all over her lower body, her eyes filled with a frenzied hatred.

Meanwhile, Shen Mu Ning was informed by the Bloodthirsty Vine about the hatred He Xiao Lan harbored towards her.

Shen Mu Ning responded with her mental power: "Your seed is planted inside her, and you shouldn't drink her blood casually."

"You can let her blood nourish you gradually. As long as she doesn't have too much malice towards me, you don't need to worry about her."

The Bloodthirsty Vine originally wanted to try some fresh blood, but Shen Mu Ning dispelled that idea.

It swayed its branches somewhat unhappily: "Master, she's full of malice towards you now."

"Wouldn't it be great to just drain her blood now?"

The Bloodthirsty Vine couldn't understand why its master was so hesitant and still wanted to keep this menace around.