"Don't cry."

Yan Xiluo spoke softly, comforting her. Her simple two words made Wei Yanyu, who was standing next to her, extremely envious.

He kept his eyes fixed on Yan Xiluo the whole time.

"Sister, did the dean invite you? This is the first time my parents have been called in during my university years. Have I troubled you?"

Yan Yinran was sobbing uncontrollably, and her speech was broken and intermittent.

"No. I came to support you because I saw you being bullied. I wanted to let them know that they can't bully my people."

Yan Xiluo's expression was very calm, revealing little emotion.

From her angle, she could see Ji Yumeng below the stage perfectly; even in the dim lighting, her eagle eyes were unmistakable.

Ji Yumeng looked very bad, and even wanted to run away, but her companions pulled her back, shook their heads at her, and said something.

Ji Yumeng had no choice but to sit down, her worried expression written all over her face.

"Sister, you're so good to me! Waaah..."

Yan Xiluo came specifically to back me up! What has she done to deserve this?

Her excitement had barely subsided when it was reignited.

"Alright, stop crying. Listen to what Leng Mingye has to say. He came all the way here for you. Something's up, isn't it?"

Yan Xiluo immediately turned into a little gossip.

Leng Mingye's meaning was too obvious; she wasn't blind.

It was immediately clear that Leng Mingye's feelings for Yan Yinran went beyond mere admiration.

"Huh? No... I'm not familiar with him. I've only met him a few times..."

Yan Yinran, who was still crying, burst into tears upon hearing Yan Xiluo's teasing. She looked at the man opposite her with some embarrassment.

Immediately afterwards, Leng Mingye was invited to the stage by the dean.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Leng Mingye, the president of Lengye Group."

Leng Mingye's voice was cold and clear as he looked straight ahead, not glancing at anyone.

"I came here today for only one thing: you said that because I have a good relationship with Yan Yinran, I was directly chosen as the spokesperson for the resort? Actually, I'm not familiar with her. We met a few times by chance and got to know each other. She is indeed the most suitable candidate for the spokesperson of my resort, but I haven't announced this to the public yet. My relationship with her is not something you can speculate about maliciously."

"I came to the school to choose a spokesperson because I was worried that Yan Yinran would not agree to me, so I came to pick a backup."

Leng Mingye spoke rudely, but no matter how unpleasant his words were, he wasn't there to serve them.

"Fortunately, she accepted my invitation last night, so I'm taking this opportunity to announce the good news."

A cunning smile crept onto Leng Mingye's lips.

“She is my prey, someone I've had my eye on for a long time. I wouldn't be here selecting people if it weren't for her. So everything started because of her; there was no preordained arrangement, only—divine choice.”

Leng Mingye gave Yan Yinran a meaningful look, and Yan Yinran took a step back in fright.

She felt that Leng Mingye was flirting with her, but she had no proof...

How did she become Leng Mingye's prey? Did it all start because of her?

"Holy crap! Is Mr. Leng confessing his feelings to you? Oh my god!"

Wei Yanyu was so excited she almost screamed. It wasn't that she couldn't understand Leng Mingye's meaning; it had a deeper meaning.

Yan Yinran, standing next to her, blushed deeply. She had no idea when their relationship had become so complicated.

Some things puzzled her; he seemed quite interested in Yan Xiluo last time they were at home.

Why has the art style suddenly changed?

"Don't talk nonsense..."

Yan Yinran felt awkward and dared not look at Leng Mingye again.

"The rumor-mongers have caused harm and unnecessary trouble to Yan Yinran, as well as damaged the reputation of Lengye Group and myself. Lengye Group will investigate to the end and will definitely clear Yan Yinran's name."

Leng Mingye emphasized the word 'innocence' because he didn't want things to be too innocent between them.

This thought made him feel like he was sick; he seemed to care a little about this girl he wasn't 'familiar' with.

"That's all for now, which will take up everyone's time."

Leng Mingye strode away from the stage, not caring what people said about him, but his decision seemed to have implicated Yan Yinran.

If he had known Yan Yinran would agree so easily, he wouldn't have bothered coming to the school.

Moreover, he did not publicize this matter, nor did he ask the school to explain his purpose.

Someone must have interfered or overheard something to cause the current situation.

"Mr. Leng, thank you."

Seeing Leng Mingye walk off the stage towards her, Yan Yinran couldn't help but feel her heart race. She recalled what Yan Xiluo and Wei Yanyu had said—was he confessing his feelings? Was there really something going on?

"It's what I should do, and I will investigate this matter thoroughly."

A hint of apology appeared in Leng Mingye's eyes.

"I have evidence; I'll hand it over to the dean later."

Now that Ji Yumeng shows no sign of admitting her mistake, she has no reason to give her any more face.

"Huh? Why didn't you give it to the dean sooner? It's almost time to leave."

The speaker was Yan Xiluo, who believed that the person spreading the rumors should be exposed to the public when everyone was present.

Only in this way can we make up for the harm that public opinion has done to Yan Yinran, and let her feel—no!—enjoy it! Enjoy the destructive power of public opinion.

"Huh? Now?"

Yan Yinran was stunned. She had originally planned to give the information to the dean afterward and let him resolve it privately so as not to take up everyone's time.

"Silly girl, of course now!"

For the first time, Leng Mingye realized that Yan Yinran was so naive and innocent. How could she not be more ruthless towards others when they hurt her so badly?

"..."

Leng Mingye called her "silly girl"? And so gently?

Wei Yanyu's expression next to her was one of pure adoration...

Yan Xiluo's smile was equally enigmatic, as were her eyes.

"Okay, then I'll hand it over to the dean now."

After realizing what was happening, Yan Yinran quickly took out her voice recorder.

Summoning his courage, he strode confidently onto the stage.

"Dean, I have evidence that someone is spreading rumors."

Yan Yinran walked to the dean's side and said softly.

Ji Yumeng, who was sitting in the audience, was completely dumbfounded when she saw Yan Yinran come on stage.

What's she doing here? Exposing her?

Is she crazy? She has absolutely no evidence to prove she's spreading rumors!

The dean was pleasantly surprised that evidence was available so quickly, and that such a black sheep could be dealt with as soon as possible.

To avoid further trouble, students with such poor conduct are better off not being kept at the school!

Yan Yinran handed the recorder to the dean, who quickly took it.

Ji Yumeng's face turned deathly pale when she saw the recording pen.

How is that possible? She clearly didn't leave any evidence against her!

She assured others that they wouldn't tell anyone, and that she was the one who brought it up first.

How could she possibly have evidence? It must be fake!

Ji Yumeng still couldn't help but want to escape the scene; she had a bad feeling...

Just then, she met Yan Yinran's gaze, which was sharp and extremely cold.

She couldn't help but shudder. Was she planning to retaliate?