Xia You felt guilty and dared not look Shang Ning in the eye. She was the one who sent the message, but she only meant to say that "Ning Kong" was seducing people.

“If you had any sense at all, you wouldn’t have done this.” Shang Ning said in a deep voice, and went downstairs, bypassing Xia You.

Xia You was scolded, and after realizing what had happened, she angrily chased after him, "What are you doing? I'm telling you, stop bothering He Zhiyan."

Once downstairs, Shang Ning grabbed Xia You and pulled her into a hidden compartment under the stairs, a place where almost no one would pass by.

Shang Ning slammed Xia You against the wall, pressing his elbow against her neck. Xia You was shorter than Shang Ning, barely over 1.6 meters tall, so Shang Ning could look down at her from above.

"Xia You, let me tell you, from now on, don't continue to stir up trouble in this matter, and don't get involved in anything online. I have nothing to do with He Zhiyan, and I will handle this." Shang Ning said, pressing down hard, and only released Xia You when he saw her face turn pale with pain.

If she were to file a lawsuit in the future, she wouldn't want to involve Xia You as well; that could be considered her selfish motive.

Shang Ning turned to leave, but unexpectedly saw He Zhiyan returning from his run as soon as she stepped out of the building.

Shang Ning suddenly stopped and subconsciously looked back. Xia You hadn't come out yet.

He Zhiyan was also taken aback when he saw Shang Ning. He slowed his pace and said uncertainly, "Miss Ning."

Shang Ning raised her hand to touch the mole at the corner of her eye, then hurriedly went outside and looked around.

He Zhiyan followed her gaze and looked in the direction of the playground.

"Let's go for a walk," He Zhiyan suggested.

“Okay.” Shang Ning quickly agreed and left with He Zhiyan.

Around 7 or 8 o'clock, there are more teachers and their families taking a walk on the playground because it is the closest playground to the family compound.

This was a place that Shang Ning, He Zhiyan, and Xia You used to frequent.

"I saw about the school's disciplinary action," Shang Ning said bluntly. "I'm really sorry to have dragged you into this because of my situation."

The lights fell on the rubber track, and Shang Ning tapped them one by one with her toes.

He Zhiyan watched her subtle movements, suppressing a question that was about to slip out.

“The innocent are innocent, there’s no need to worry so much.” He Zhiyan comforted him, as if he wasn’t the one who was implicated. “You should be preparing for the semi-finals the day after tomorrow. If you can pass the finals, you can participate in the International Mind Competition next month.”

"But..." Shang Ning wanted to talk about the professorship, but her phone suddenly rang. She took out her phone and saw the caller ID. She figured that only Jin Yining knew this number, so Shang Ning glanced at it and rejected the call.

Aren't you going to answer?

"It's nothing." Shang Ning turned off the phone and returned to the topic she had just been discussing.

In the hotel in Hengdian World Studios, Jin Yining listened to the busy tone on the phone; no one answered.

Qin Wei leaned against the bed, reading the script, his eyes constantly scanning the people walking back and forth. "Didn't you have your grandfather handle Professor He's matter personally? What are you still worried about?"

"Go back to your room if you have nothing to do. Are you afraid others won't see this and the media won't know what to write?" Jin Yining was in a bad mood, so her tone was naturally unpleasant.

Yang Fei went to his place, but Shang Ning wasn't home.

Qin Wei closed the script in his hand, stood up and straightened his clothes. "I think you've really gone crazy. Putting aside the fact that you don't have any solid evidence to prove that she is Professor Shang, even if she really is Professor Shang, Professor Shang is an adult, and someone who can turn fans to their side. What are you afraid of?"

Jin Yining ignored him and called Shang Ning again, but still no one answered.

"Maybe she's with her childhood sweetheart right now."