"You don't think I'd be scared like this, do you? That I'd run out with red eyes and tears, never to show my face in the classroom again until things calm down, and then come back to class with my head down and shoulders hunched, feeling so ashamed I wanted to disappear into the ground?"
"After two and a half years of being classmates, even if you don't know me personally, you should have your own judgment about what kind of person I am, Ye Li, right? You just parrot what others say and even join in the gossip. I really want to know, where did all those years of studying go? With this kind of intelligence, how did you even get into Imperial University?"
With genuine doubt on her face, Ye Li said solemnly, "The Ye family is indeed bankrupt and owes 100 million. However, what's said on the forum—that I knocked on doors in the middle of the night to sell myself to pay off debts, and that I was drinking with clients late at night—is all slander. My lawyer has already begun investigating and collecting evidence, and will soon file a lawsuit. I believe the law will give me a fair judgment."
"I'm explaining because I didn't do it, and I have a clear conscience. Your current behavior won't embarrass me; on the contrary, it makes me think you're very immature!"
A rustling sound came from the classroom.
Someone was hit where it hurt and got angry and wanted to argue back, but was pulled down by the person next to them.
Some people even moved in a bit, making room for others on the side.
When applause rang out from behind her, Ye Li turned around and saw Professor Zhao coming to give the class.
"I heard what Ye Li said, and I agree with her!"
He gestured for Ye Li to sit down, then looked around and said in a deep voice, "In ancient times, there was the phenomenon of 'seeking truth from facts,' and today, there are keyboard warriors. There are no perfect victims in this world; if you look with a magnifying glass, you'll always find flaws and imperfections. You all need to learn to use your intelligence where it's needed, especially those of us studying design. You need to learn to calm down instead of rushing to wherever the excitement is. You're all adults; you should have some judgment!"
As he spoke, Professor Zhao glanced at Ye Li, "I won't comment on Ye Li's situation, but as long as you haven't left campus, you'll be classmates for four years. Imagine if she were slandered and defamed, and if she becomes a renowned designer in the future, and so do you. If you were to meet her at an international jewelry exhibition in the future, how would you feel when you look back on today?"
You could hear a pin drop in the classroom.
Putting aside the lively atmosphere of the forum, Ye Li's talent is impeccable.
For two consecutive years, she ranked first in her major courses in the jewelry design department.
If there were only one chance for someone to stand out in the entire design department, without a doubt, it would be Ye Li.
The group of people who were laughing and trying to embarrass Ye Li a moment ago suddenly turned red-faced and lowered their heads.
Professor Zhao stopped there and didn't say anything more, turning on the projector to begin today's lecture.
In the back row, Ye Li took out her textbooks and pencil case, turned to thank Su Qingkong next to her, and said, "Qingkong, thank you!"
"You're welcome!"
Su Qingkong shook her head with a smile, "The last time they treated me like that, you were the one who stood up for me, have you forgotten?"
Ye Li was taken aback.
It took her a while to remember that Su Qingkong's period came early that time, staining her pants red without her noticing, and she was almost brought to tears by a group of boys laughing at her.
Ye Li mocked them for lacking any gentlemanly manners and having mindsets stuck hundreds of years ago. She then tied her coat around her waist to cover her up and told her to go back to her dorm to change, thus ending the matter.
"My mom always says that a man is a boy until he dies, and I didn't believe it before."
Su Qingkong shook her head and sighed, "Now I really believe it! Men, whether they're 20 or 60, are all incredibly naive!"
Ye Li couldn't help but chuckle.
...
Tang Yanhui acted quickly, and in just two days, he had spoken with the most vocal and outrageous trash-talkers on the forum.
Those who realized they had gone too far, even if it was embarrassing, still maintained a good attitude and said they would publicly apologize and not do it again.
There are also those who boast, "If she dares to do it, what can't I say?" They never felt they had done anything wrong, and then received lawyer's letters and notices of prosecution.
The spectacular scene took place on Thursday evening.
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