During the weekend, Cheng You tidied up her new home, and then had to return to school for classes.
One day, she arrived at the classroom early in the morning.
As other students entered, almost every one of them glanced at her a couple of times.
Cheng You did not live in the dormitory and was not very familiar with her classmates.
They rarely had much to say to each other.
Their gazes must have had a reason behind them.
Indeed, as soon as Fang Yunbao entered the classroom, she leaned in and whispered to Cheng You.
Some unpleasant rumors had spread from somewhere within the school.
It was said that Cheng You's husband, although a soldier, had a black mark on his record for insulting a fallen comrade's widow.
This news had shocked everyone.
Just a few days ago, when Qi Chengyan and Cheng You appeared holding hands, everyone thought Cheng You's husband looked like a respectable, upright man.
Who would have thought that after such a short time, this kind of news would emerge.
Fang Yunbao asked, "This is just a rumor, right?"
Cheng You laughed in exasperation, "Of course it's a rumor!"
"Do you know where it came from?"
Fang Yunbao lived at school and loved to listen to gossip.
"It came from the Nursing School. I heard it from someone, that Feng Xue has a little follower who's been spreading it everywhere."
As if she had seen it herself.
Cheng You frowned. Why was Feng Xue involved again?
Cao Yanyan couldn't help but turn back and say, "Cheng You, I didn't tell you because I was afraid people would say I was stirring up trouble. Last time Feng Xue saw your husband, she also said something unpleasant."
This made Cheng You even more confused. Did Feng Xue have an issue with Qi Chengyan?
"I'm going to the Nursing School to take a look."
Since it was a rumor, she naturally had to find the source.
Fang Yunbao asked, "Do you want me to go with you?"
"Are you going with me, or do you want to get the gossip firsthand?"
Fang Yunbao chuckled, "If there's a fight, I can help you too."
She had eaten so much, not only gaining weight but also strength.
Cheng You waved her hand, "I don't think so. I'm just going to ask."
After two classes, Cheng You packed her things and went to the Nursing School.
Following Fang Yunbao's directions, she found Feng Xue's classroom.
Before she even entered, she heard a sharp voice, like a storyteller, chattering incessantly.
It was as if she had witnessed Qi Chengyan doing those things herself, wishing to drag him through the mud.
Cheng You stood at the door and listened for a while before walking in.
When she saw who was speaking, her eyebrows shot up.
It was Tang Yu!
If she remembered correctly, Tang Yu hadn't gotten into university.
Yet, she was now in the Nursing School?
Cheng You quickly realized that if Tang Yu could impersonate Sun Xiaowan, she could also impersonate someone else.
She wondered who the unlucky one was.
Cheng You walked over. Tang Yu, unaware she had entered, continued to chatter non-stop.
Cheng You glanced at the water pitcher on the table, picked it up, and slowly poured it over Tang Yu's head.
This sudden turn of events shocked everyone.
Tang Yu shrieked and stood up abruptly.
Cheng You put down the pitcher and apologized to the student next to her, "Sorry, I'll refill it for you later."
The student flinched and quickly shook their head, "No, no, it's fine!"
The moment Tang Yu saw Cheng You, she became mute.
It was bad enough to be caught spreading malicious gossip, but Cheng You also knew about her impersonating someone else to get into university.
Cheng You smiled, "Why aren't you talking anymore? Keep going. I'd love to hear where you heard this from."
Tang Yu flinched and hesitantly looked up.
"I..." She glanced at Feng Xue.
Feng Xue had told her all these things.
But now Feng Xue was just lowering her head, saying nothing.
Cheng You raised an eyebrow, "Speak up. My husband is a soldier. The military knows best whether he did those things. Do you want to see the consequences of slandering a soldier?"
Hearing this, Tang Yu panicked.
But recalling Feng Xue's words, she believed that everyone in the military knew these things, and it was no secret.
She cleared her throat and said, "Don't try to scare me. I'm telling the truth, it's not slander at all!"
Cheng You's face turned cold, "If that's the case, then come with me to find your class advisor. We'll let the academic affairs office handle it."
Tang Yu's mind went blank. Why should they go to the class advisor?
This was just a dispute between classmates, wasn't it?
"Why aren't you moving? Do you want me to report this to the military?"
Tang Yu looked at Feng Xue in panic, "A Xue..."
Feng Xue had initially wanted to stay out of it, but hearing Tang Yu's voice, she couldn't help but say, "Cheng You, we're all classmates. Why are you being so aggressive?"
Her attempt to shift blame made Cheng You scoff.
"When she was slandering my husband behind his back, you didn't come forward to speak for fairness. Now I'm just seeking help from a teacher to resolve this, and you call me aggressive? Don't you think Tang Yu is right? If so, why are you afraid to go to the teacher?"
Feng Xue's expression shifted slightly. Cheng You's words were pointed, directly piercing through her cold and aloof goddess facade.
Cheng You looked at her ashen face and laughed.
"You truly have double standards, being lenient with yourself and strict with others."
Cheng You didn't care if Tang Yu wanted to tell the teacher or not. This was a school, and going to a teacher for help was always the right thing to do.
Seeing Cheng You walk away directly, Tang Yu frantically grabbed Feng Xue's arm.
"A Xue, what should I do? She's really going to tell the teacher. You told me all these things, you have to help me explain!"
The surrounding classmates heard her words, and their gazes towards Feng Xue changed.
Feng Xue was the aloof goddess of the school, and her lofty demeanor had made her the default school beauty.
Spreading malicious gossip behind someone's back did not align with her cold, elegant image at all.
Feng Xue pushed Tang Yu away and gritted her teeth, "You insisted on asking, so I told you."
Tang Yu clung to her again, "But you didn't tell me it was fake! Now it's bad, Cheng You is going to report it to the teacher, what should I do?"
Feng Xue lost her patience. If she had known Tang Yu was so foolish, she wouldn't have said those things.
"My grandparents live in the retired cadre compound in the military district. Everyone knows about it, why would I lie to you!"
Hearing her words, Tang Yu's heart settled a little.
Feng Xue's grandfather was a retired military officer, so this matter must be true.
Shortly after, a teacher came to call Tang Yu.
Tang Yu thought it would just be a reprimand, but the teacher didn't even ask any questions. She directly informed her, "The person you are slandering is a military officer, a battalion commander level. This matter must be dealt with seriously! Since you have been admitted to university, you should focus on your studies. This school is not a place for you to spread gossip!"
Tang Yu's mind went blank. "I just said a few words, and now I'm not allowed to speak?"
The teacher replied, "You are allowed to speak, but not to spread rumors!"