Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

He Yushui sat in the room, staring blankly at the lights outside the window.

After helping Sha Zhu cook, she ate a little something and went back to her room to stay alone.

Qin Jingru was still busy in Zhang Dabiao's side room.

He Yushui recalled the first time Zhang Dabiao brought her hot milk and stomach medicine—he stupidly peeked into her room and asked without any regard for the consequences.

"Rain, is your period here?"

She immediately thought, "This person is really annoying. How dare he ask about a girl's private matters like that? Isn't that just being a pervert?"

Later, somehow, Zhang Dabiao took care of her, helped her get back child support and the house, they separated their households, and now he's even been admitted to university. He Yushui... well...

She lowered her head and cried again.

Liu Cuilan walked into the rain-soaked house, saw her like this, sighed, went over and sat down next to her.

"Rain, don't cry."

He Yushui wiped away her tears: "Godmother..."

Liu Cuilan looked at her. This girl had grown up in the courtyard under her watchful eye since she was little, so she could roughly guess what she was thinking.

"Rain, your godmother is asking you, what do you like about him?"

He Yushui was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a long time, she couldn't say anything.

Liu Cuilan laughed: "Look, you don't even know what you like about him. Is this liking you genuine, or just because you see others have it and want it too?"

He Yushui was stunned.

"Rain, let me tell you, matters between men and women depend on fate. If it's meant to be, nothing can stop it. If it's not, forcing it won't help."

She paused.

"Today is his engagement day. What will crying here change? Besides making yourself miserable, what else can you do?"

He Yushui remained silent.

Liu Cuilan patted her shoulder: "Go back, wash your face, and get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow, the sun will rise as usual, and life will go on as usual."

"If you really want to be with Da Biao, no matter what, your godmother will support you."

"But Da Biao and Wan Qing are both good kids, so don't hurt them."

After saying that, Liu Cuilan stood up and left. She could only offer some words of comfort. She herself had ended up like that with Yi Zhonghai, so she had no right to interfere in matters of the heart.

He Yushui sat for a long time.

Finally, she stood up and went to help Sha Zhu tidy up.

Anyway, Zhang Dabiao and Mu Wanqing are not married yet, so anything is possible.

It's still uncertain who's older and who's younger.

However, one thing is certain: Qin Jingru should be the youngest.

(Qin Jingru—I don't care? I already said I didn't care.)

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After Mu Wanqing's teachers, secretaries, and principals left, they exchanged glances as they walked down the street.

"Secretary," Counselor Liu said in a low voice, "what's your opinion on this matter?"

The secretary pondered for a moment: "Zhang Dabiao is right. The school rules only stipulate that students cannot date while on campus, but they don't prohibit engagement."

"But……"

"Xiao Liu, did you see those three plaques?" Director Zhou interrupted him. "Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Light Industry—three ministries listed on them. Do you think we can touch someone like that?"

"Fine, you can't touch him? Try touching his current fiancée!"

"If you make a move, you'll be committing a grave offense. Besides, what impact do you think it has on Zhang Dabiao whether Mu Wanqing can study or not?"

Counselor Liu remained silent for a while, but after a moment she couldn't help but say, "But given Mu Wanqing's family background, she and Zhang Dabiao aren't a good match. What if they run into problems later—"

"Mu Wanqing's family background is a problem, but it's a minor one, and her credentials have already been verified." The secretary glanced at him. "Xiao Liu, we who work in education have to be reasonable. That girl hasn't done anything wrong, and we should punish her just because of her family background? That's not fair."

Counselor Liu opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

The principal sighed: "The Party Secretary is right. Let's handle this internally and not let it get out."

"What about the students...?"

"Notify all classes not to discuss this matter." The secretary paused. "Mu Wanqing's fiancé is someone on the department's blacklist. Anyone who spreads rumors and causes trouble will be held responsible."

Although those three departments have no authority over the school's teachers, who knows if they have any connections with the leaders of the Ministry of Culture?

Why should we, a few people, be the bad guys?

Counselor Liu nodded.

Director Zhou glanced back at the courtyard house at No. 95 in the distance at night. Zhang Dabiao was standing at the gate talking to Li Huaide, and Mu Wanqing was standing next to him, smiling gently.

He suddenly realized that this girl was really lucky.

It wasn't because Zhang Dabiao was rich, but because Mu Wanqing was able to find someone who genuinely cared for her and protected her.

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The next day, as soon as Mu Wanqing arrived at school, she sensed that something was wrong.

The way her classmates looked at her was different now.

Some were envious, some were jealous, some were disdainful, and a few even had obvious hostility in their eyes.

She lowered her head and walked quickly into the classroom.

As soon as I sat down, squad leader Zhao Weiguo came over.

"Mu Wanqing, someone has reported you."

Mu Wanqing's heart tightened: "Report what?"

"We're reporting you for misconduct, violating school rules by dating." Zhao Weiguo looked at her. "We've already submitted the report to the department."

Mu Wanqing was stunned.

"What...right do you have?"

"On what grounds?" The Youth League secretary, Liu Yuanchao, walked over. "On the grounds that you violated school rules, on the grounds that you have improper conduct! Mu Wanqing, you are a university student, a talent cultivated by the country, you should set an example! And what have you done? Dating and getting engaged while still in school? This is a remnant of feudalism! It's a sign of backwardness!"

Actually, it was a report they had planned and written; since they couldn't get anything, they decided to destroy it. News of Mu Wanqing and Zhang Dabiao's engagement had already spread yesterday, so they decided to report it.

They were originally rivals in love, both wanting to win Mu Wanqing's heart, but now that Mu Wanqing is engaged, it has nothing to do with them anymore.

Then let's just destroy it. Not to mention Zhang Dabiao beat them like dirt. We have to get our revenge.

And so, for no apparent reason, the two of them became "comrades-in-arms" again.

Mu Wanqing's face turned pale.

Several girls nearby gathered around, chattering amongst themselves.

"Exactly! What makes her special?"

"With her background, she doesn't even deserve it!"

"I knew it a long time ago, she's a troublemaker!"

Some of them were jealous of Mu Wanqing's looks, some were jealous of her singing voice and figure, and others liked the class monitor and the Youth League secretary, so naturally they hated the vixen Mu Wanqing.

Others found out Zhang Dabiao's identity—over 40 yuan!

He was so jealous that he couldn't help but want to find an opportunity to strike at Mu Wanqing.

This is school bullying.

"Stop talking!" Mu Wanqing suddenly stood up.

The group paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Oh, you're getting impatient!"

"Feeling guilty now?"

"If you're so capable, then don't be so hasty!"

Mu Wanqing clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh.

But she didn't say anything and turned to leave the classroom.

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Department office.

Counselor Liu looked at the letter of complaint on the table, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

Zhao Weiguo and Liu Yuanchao stood in front of him, their faces full of righteous indignation.

"Teacher Liu, you must handle this matter seriously!"

"Yes! We can't protect her just because Zhang Dabiao is rich and powerful!"

Counselor Liu sighed.

"You guys go back first, the department will look into this matter."

"But--"

"go back!"

Zhao Weiguo and Liu Yuanchao exchanged a glance and reluctantly left.

No sooner had they left than the department head walked in.

"Old Liu, what's wrong?"

Counselor Liu handed over the letter of complaint.

After reading it, Department Head Comrade Zhou remained silent for a few seconds.

Why are these students so restless?

Then he took the letter of complaint to Secretary Fang.

"Secretary Fang, regarding Mu Wanqing's engagement to Zhang Dabiao yesterday, some of her classmates have expressed their opinions, and they've even sent a letter of complaint to Xiao Liu. I wanted to let you know about this first..."