A few days later, rumors spread widely, but I ignored them.

There were even rumors that the school had already decided to give Chen Rui the recommended quota, because they didn't want a student with negative rumors representing the school.

In the corridor outside the classroom, Zhao Juan proudly crossed her arms:

"I told you, the recommended quota must be Chen Rui's. He has good grades and a clean reputation. Who else would they choose?"

Someone next to her took the opportunity to belittle me:

"That's right, that kind of thing is like a landmine. It might explode one day and affect the reputation of our school!"

I paused my steps and stared at them.

One of them was a little guilty and asked me with a brave face, "What are you looking at?"

I said, "Let me take a good look at you spreading rumors."

Zhao Juan rolled her eyes, "Who spread rumors? I'm stating the facts!"

Chen Rui also appeared from the side, supporting his girlfriend:

"Lin Ting, not to criticize you, but I originally wanted to compete fairly with you. Who knew you wouldn't respect yourself and actually get involved in such a thing."

Looking at the two of them, I took a deep breath.

There are actually shameless people like them in the world.

The two of you are practically entangled in the school corridor, yet you have the audacity to accuse others of lacking self-respect.

Seeing that I was silent, Zhao Juan's taunting voice grew louder, "Accusing me of spreading rumors? If you dare, go to the police and see if they believe you?"

She triumphantly looked at me, convinced that I wouldn't go to the police.

Because I hadn't done anything wrong in the first place. Reporting to the police would only make this matter bigger and the rumors more difficult to contain.

I looked up and then smiled, pointing behind her.

"You just reminded me."

"The police are here, aren't they?"

Zhao Juan said, "Who are you trying to scare..."

While she was talking, she turned her head and froze.

At that moment, Zhao Juan's expression was extremely vivid. She turned back to me in disbelief:

"You actually really called the police??"

"What's there to call the police about! I didn't say anything, it was other people who saw and said it. Besides, those people didn't do anything to you!"

Before she finished speaking, two police officers approached from behind.

They showed their identification to Zhao Juan:

"Zhao Juan, we suspect you are involved in a kidnapping case. Please come to the police station to cooperate with our investigation."

Zhao Juan: "..."