Before Song Qinglan could go to the Tang family to explain, Tang Yu suddenly cut her wrist and was rushed to the hospital overnight.
No matter what Tang Yu did wrong, from the moment she cut her wrist, everyone's hearts had already leaned towards her.
She's already attempted suicide, what more do you want?
And Cheng You, who was considered the informant by everyone, became the target of public criticism at this moment.
For several consecutive days, people kept putting various things on Cheng You's desk.
Sometimes it was a letter of abuse, sometimes dead ants, sometimes a piece of bloody white cloth.
Even with Cheng You's strong psychological resilience, she couldn't withstand repeated threats.
Fang Yunbao said, "Why don't you ask for leave from the teacher? It's the final exam next month anyway, and you can study at home just the same."
Cheng You shook her head and threw the thing in her hand into the trash can.
"I don't need to ask for leave."
"Then you should tell Qi Chengyan and have him pick you up from school," Cao Yanyan said with some worry.
These people were insane. If they could do this today, they could act against Cheng You tomorrow.
Cheng You shook her head, "The military is busy, I don't want to distract him."
She had already informed the school and believed the school would help her investigate.
Tang Yu's matter had nothing to do with her, and she had nothing to feel guilty about.
After class, Cheng You tidied up her things as usual to go home.
Su Jinwen called her into the office.
"Be careful these few days, it's best not to be alone. The school is already speeding up the process, and the teacher believes in you."
The impression Su Jinwen had of Cheng You was that she didn't like to meddle in others' affairs.
She felt Cheng You wasn't that kind of person, and reporting Tang Yu wouldn't benefit her in any way.
"Thank you, teacher. I understand."
She felt a bit weary, not knowing who was so bored to report Tang Yu and make her a scapegoat.
When she returned to the compound, the Tang family was waiting at the door, wanting to settle the score with Cheng You.
If not for Sister He's timely intervention to pull Cheng You inside, they would have likely started fighting.
Tang Jing was cursing loudly at the door, completely disregarding her image.
"If you have the guts, hide inside forever and never come out, otherwise, just wait. Our Tang family will not let you off!"
Cheng You felt a headache coming on, but she knew hiding like this wasn't a solution.
"Sister He, please open the door. I'll go out and talk to them."
Sister He hesitated for a moment, "I'll go out with you. Don't be afraid."
She opened the door and walked out, holding Cheng You's hand.
Tang Yu's mother, as if possessed, rushed towards Cheng You the moment she saw her, raising her hand to slap her face.
If Sister He hadn't raised her hand to block it, the slap would have landed on Cheng You's face.
"Auntie Yu Ling, what are you doing? The matter isn't clear yet, how can you hit someone?"
Zhang Yuling gave a cold smile, "What else needs to be clarified? Who else could have reported my Tang Yu if not her? My Tang Yu has a bad temper, but she's never offended anyone. Only she holds a grudge against Tang Yu! Now Tang Yu has committed suicide, are you satisfied!"
Cheng You pursed her lips and met her sharp, murderous gaze.
"Tang Yu offended me because she spread rumors about my husband at school. The school has already given her a demerit, and we are even. I would never report her for this! Her suicide now has nothing to do with me. If you continue to pester me, I will have to report you to the Disciplinary Committee!"
Zhang Yuling was almost driven mad. All she knew was that her daughter's life was ruined, and she didn't care about anything else.
"You report! As long as you are here for one more day, I will come to you every day! My daughter is like this, why are you still living well!"
Cheng You scoffed, "Now I know why your family could raise someone like Tang Yu."
This sentence ignited their fury.
Tang Jing and Zhang Yuling both lunged forward to claw at each other, determined to teach Cheng You a lesson.
Song Qinglan, who arrived late, saw them fighting and, without time to think, rushed forward.
She had originally intended to break up the fight, but somehow she found herself drawn into the conflict.
Three against two, Cheng You's side narrowly won.
However, all five of them were taken to the Women's Federation office for education.
Song Qinglan's face burned with shame, thinking that at her age, she still had to be educated.
She shot Cheng You a fierce glance, "It's all your fault!"
Cheng You blinked innocently, her face also bearing some scratches.
"How can it be my fault? I'm the victim."
However, Song Qinglan coming to help her was truly unexpected.
The staff at the Women's Federation saw that these families had decent backgrounds and decided they needed to call the director.
Ruan Xianglian came over and exclaimed, "Good heavens, how can this matter be handled?"
"Xiao Lin, go and get Commander Qi, Captain Qi, and Commissar Tang."
As for Sister He, this matter was ultimately unrelated to her, so it was best not to involve too many people.
Cheng You drooped her head, suddenly feeling like her parents had been summoned.
However, she felt more confident. Facing the eyes that seemed to want to devour her, she even straightened her chest, her stance righteous.
Ruan Xianglian said, "You are all from the compound, neighbors for so many years, and you still fight? Does it sound good if this matter gets out?"
Song Qinglan tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and snorted, "If they hadn't gone too far, would I have acted? We've said it countless times that Tang Yu's matter has nothing to do with my Cheng You, yet they still pester her at her doorstep like dogs every day."
"Who are you calling dogs!" Tang Jing's eyes were wide with rage.
"I'm calling you!" Song Qinglan, abandoning her usual elegant demeanor, her mouth like a sharp knife cutting people.
"If you ask me, you're not as smart as a dog! If you really want to seek justice for Tang Yu, you should investigate thoroughly who posted the anonymous letter, not just bark at people here! Frankly, you just think Cheng You is easy to bully and want to take out your anger on her. If it were someone else, you wouldn't dare to provoke them!"
Tang Jing was furious, her old face contorted.
"Cheng You posted the anonymous letter!"
"Where's the evidence? Are you convicting someone based on your word alone now, without needing any proof? Then I can also say that your Tang family is full of corrupt officials, and you can be arrested right now!"
Zhang Yuling, upon hearing this, wished she could tear Song Qinglan's mouth apart.
If Ruan Xianglian hadn't stopped her, she would have wanted to battle Song Qinglan for another three hundred rounds.
"You, all of you, say less!"
Cheng You silently raised her hand, "Director Ruan, may I say something?"
Ruan Xianglian looked at her. She was the root of this matter.
"What do you want to say?"
"I hope this matter can be handled by the Disciplinary Committee and clear my name. The Tang family is spreading rumors everywhere, accusing me of reporting Tang Yu, which has already affected my studies and life. Reporting is not wrong in itself; the wrong was Tang Yu's act of impersonating someone else to enroll. However, the Tang family is twisting facts and playing the victim. Don't say this matter has nothing to do with me. Even if I did report her, I wouldn't think I was wrong."
This wasn't a matter of whoever is weaker is right.
If the Tang family's actions could cover up Tang Yu's mistakes, then wouldn't everyone learn from this and commit suicide after committing a crime, thus evading punishment?