"Yuhuan, please don't say that. We're neighbors, and it shouldn't sound like there's anything between us. If I don't pass the exam, I'll just have to work. As someone without parents, I can only rely on myself for the future. I don't have any other intentions."
Ding Ning began to pretend to be vulnerable, tears falling from her eyes.
As Ding Ning's voice faded, those who had been malicious towards her started to feel guilty, though they didn't voice their thoughts on the matter.
Some bootlickers commented, "Yuhuan didn't mean any harm; she's just concerned about you."
Those who respected heroes and weren't fond of the shameless Xiao Yuhuan were a minor group and cast a reproachful look at her.
How could she maliciously spread rumors as a friend?
How important a reputation is to a girl; what's the point of bullying a court lady?
