My time to arrive at school is twelve noon.

Because I only have classes at two o'clock this afternoon, so I'm not in a hurry. I plan to go to the cafeteria first to buy lunch and take it back to the dormitory.

Along the way, I occasionally feel eyes on me, and people whispering about me.

Could it be that there's something wrong with how I'm dressed today?

Subconsciously, I touch my face and glance down at my attire.

It looks normal.

I quickly bought a serving of wine-marinated fish and hurried back to the dormitory.

As soon as I entered the room, my roommate Chen Sihan's gaze fell on me, seemingly looking at my stomach.

The other two roommates also cast subtle glances.

A bad thought arose in my mind:

"What's wrong with all of you?"

"Why is everyone looking at me so strangely today?"

Chen Sihan's gaze fell on the bag in my hand:

"Xinxin, haven't you eaten yet?"

"Yeah, I went to the cafeteria and bought wine-marinated fish. Do you want to eat together?"

"Wine-marinated fish? Can you drink alcohol now?"

"Why can't I drink?"

Chen Sihan looked at me with a bewildered expression and quickly handed me her phone:

"Xinxin, look at the confession wall of the university."

Hearing the words "confession wall," my heart trembled, and I quickly took the phone.

Sure enough, early this morning, our university's confession wall posted a message, and it was the same one I received yesterday:

[Wall, can the school hospital perform an abortion?]

And the profile picture was obviously my high school photo.

It seems that she saw that I ignored her and went to the confession wall at school to make a post.

There are two types of confession walls: one is the college confession wall, mainly for posting complaints within the college, and only the students of the college student union will see it.

The other is the university confession wall, where all students of the university will pay attention.

I put down the phone and took a deep breath:

"I didn't post that. If I were really pregnant, why would I eat wine-marinated fish? I wouldn't be stupid enough to use my photo as a profile picture."

Upon hearing my denial, my roommates breathed a sigh of relief and gathered around me to discuss.

"Could someone be trying to frame you?"

"They deliberately used your photo as the profile picture. I was thinking that even if it really was you who posted it, you should have sent it anonymously."

"But now this post has completely blown up. Many people from outside our college have reposted it."

"Look, it has over a thousand shares, and many comments say they recognized you from the profile picture."

"What should we do now? Should we clarify in the comments?"

With the phone in hand, I quickly scrolled through several comments and reposts, countless thoughts flashing through my mind:

"The voice of the masses is powerful, and not everyone will believe what I say."

"So, I've decided to report it to the police."

I got up and packed my bag, ready to go to the nearby police station to file a report.

Chen Sihan was the first to step forward:

"Xinxin, you're going to the police? Will that work?"

"The reposts have already exceeded five hundred, enough to determine it as spreading rumors online. This account is a small one, and I can't recognize who it belongs to, but the police can confirm it through IP tracking and real-name authentication."

I said as I packed my things, surprisingly calm in my mind.

I'm currently in a critical stage of applying for graduate school, and if I get caught up in a public opinion storm at this time, even the college, out of caution, won't give me the spot.

So, I must resolve this matter as soon as possible, and it must be done in a dignified manner, with influential people coming forward to convince everyone.

As for the person behind this, I won't let them get away.

Another roommate, Lin Meiru,interrupted me:

"Before you go to the police, I think you should also talk to the university's student affairs office. They might be able to help you resolve this issue internally."

I paused and considered Lin Meiru's suggestion. Going to the police might attract unnecessary attention and escalate the situation further. The student affairs office could potentially handle the matter discreetly within the university.

"You're right, Lin Meiru. I should inform the student affairs office first. They have experience dealing with these kinds of situations, and they might be able to provide guidance and support."

My roommates nodded in agreement, relieved that I was considering a more measured approach.

I quickly packed my bag and headed towards the student affairs office, feeling a mix of anxiety and determination. I needed to clear my name and protect my reputation.

Upon reaching the student affairs office, I explained the situation to the staff, providing them with the necessary details about the false post on the confession wall.

The staff members were understanding and sympathetic. They assured me that they would look into the matter and take appropriate action. They advised me to remain calm and not engage with the online discussions, as that could potentially aggravate the situation further.

Feeling a sense of relief, I thanked the staff and decided to follow their advice. Instead of dwelling on the negative comments and rumors, I focused on my studies and maintaining a positive mindset.

In the following days, the student affairs office conducted an investigation and identified the individual responsible for the false post. It turned out to be a case of mistaken identity, as someone with a similar name had intended to post the question but accidentally used my photo as the profile picture.

The university took swift action, issuing a public statement clarifying the situation and highlighting the importance of responsible online behavior. They also emphasized the need for respecting privacy and avoiding spreading rumors.

Through this incident, I learned the significance of staying vigilant online and the potential consequences of misinformation. I became more cautious about protecting my personal information and engaging responsibly on social media platforms.

Overall, although the incident caused initial distress and confusion, the support from my roommates and the university's prompt response helped resolve the situation effectively. It served as a valuable lesson for me and others in the importance of digital literacy and maintaining a positive online presence.

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