The girl shifted defensively, blocking Qin He's view of Ji Xiangchen.
"This is my boyfriend! Miss Qin!"
Qin He let out a cold laugh, her lips curling upwards. "So what? Do you need to tell me this?"
Anger flickered in the girl's heart. "Can you please stop staring at my boyfriend like that? It makes people think you're a lovesick fool!"
Qin He sneered. "This lady is rather meddlesome. Must everyone do as you say regarding where they look? And how is it that you think I'm staring at your boyfriend? Do you really think anyone would fancy a man who throws himself at them?"
What was this talk of throwing himself at her?
The girl frowned, suddenly realizing Qin He was insulting her beloved. In that moment, she completely forgot that Qin He was the eldest daughter of the Qin family!
She slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "Qin He, don't think I don't know about your business with Shen Yilin. You want to try and charm my boyfriend like that, but I'm telling you, it's impossible!"
The girl's voice was loud, immediately drawing the attention of many around them.
Qin He's gaze turned icy as she looked at Ji Xiangchen. "Did you tell them I want to seduce you?"
Ji Xiangchen's face flushed with embarrassment. He didn't dare look at her. "I didn't say that."
He hadn't said it directly, but he had steered the girls to think in that direction.
Seeing Qin He approach Ji Xiangchen, Zhang Tingting's anxiety intensified. "Qin He, I'm talking to you. Didn't you hear me?"
People nearby, sensing trouble, quickly pulled Zhang Tingting aside, whispering words of caution.
"Tingting, calm down!" After all, she was confronting the Qin family's eldest daughter.
The dissuasion only made Zhang Tingting angrier. She flung the person's hand away.
"What? Did I say something wrong?! Why is she insulting Xiangchen like this? Is she not satisfied with Shen Yilin, and now, pregnant, she's still trying to seduce other people's boyfriends!"
Ever since Zhang Tingting had raised her voice, the surrounding people had been paying attention, eavesdropping.
When Zhang Tingting said this, many gazes immediately fell on Qin He's stomach.
At this moment, Gu Ranran and Ming Xue were not present, and Lu Mingxi and Xu Wanwan were far away.
Qin He sat amongst the students of Qing University, her expression cold, her voice low and chilling.
"Aren't you going to explain yourself to your girlfriend? If you're not going to explain—"
As Qin He spoke, she took out her phone, preparing to play the audio recording she had made during their conversation.
Ji Xiangchen suddenly grew anxious and reached out to pull Zhang Tingting. "Tingting, forget it. Perhaps I misunderstood Miss Qin's words."
Hearing Ji Xiangchen say this, Zhang Tingting thought he was worried about her, fearing she might offend Qin He.
She felt a moment of reckless impulsiveness driven by love. "Xiangchen, don't be afraid. Even if she's the Qin family's eldest daughter, she shouldn't be doing something like this!"
Qin He let out a cold laugh. "Your boyfriend didn't say that when he was sitting opposite me. He even wanted to compete for a position with Shen Yilin!"
"Compete for a position? What are you talking about?" Zhang Tingting glared at Qin He in anger. She didn't believe a word Qin He said. "Don't slander him!"
Qin He scoffed.
Amongst the onlookers, some busybodies stepped forward. "Oh dear, Miss Qin, Miss Zhang, what's going on? Why are you arguing?"
Seeing someone step forward, Zhang Tingting's expression eased slightly.
Qin He said coldly, "This young lady's boyfriend came to me to promote himself, and I refused. However, she now believes I was trying to seduce her boyfriend. It's truly laughable. I suggest you have your boyfriend look in a mirror. If he doesn't focus on his studies, with that face, there's no future for him by selling himself."
"What nonsense are you spouting? The villain cries foul first!" Zhang Tingting stood up angrily, her mind racing. She reached for her wine glass, intending to throw it at Qin He.
The atmosphere was at a breaking point when a voice suddenly rang out from not far away.
"What's going on?"
The crowd looked over. It was Madam Gu, walking over from nearby.
Madam Gu was wearing a black qipao-style gown today, adorned with subtle red patterns, exquisitely made.
Though advanced in age, she carried herself with an elegant posture, her demeanor hinting at a trace of arrogance.
Qin He's brow furrowed slightly. Why was she here?
As a close friend of Gu Ranran, Zhang Tingting had visited many times before and recognized Madam Gu.
She had also heard Gu Ranran mention before that Madam Gu did not favor Qin He as her daughter-in-law. Gu Qichen and Qin He's subsequent divorce had only confirmed Gu Ranran's statement.
Zhang Tingting thought this, and seeing Madam Gu arrive, she felt a surge of confidence.
"Aunt Gu."
Madam Gu stopped beside the group, her brow furrowed. "What is happening?"
Someone eager to gossip quickly explained a few things. Zhang Tingting added, "Madam Gu, this Qin He came to seduce my boyfriend and is now slandering us!"
The students of Qing University fell silent. Two of Zhang Tingting's close friends quietly chimed in.
"Ji Xiangchen has been an outstanding student representative at Qing University for three consecutive years. His character is universally recognized as good."
"Yes, he's always been diligent and serves as the Vice President of the Student Union—"
Amidst the murmurs, Qin He's expression gradually grew colder. Were these people implying that she, with her supposedly poor character, was seducing a college student?
Madam Gu's eyes flickered, her expression turning serious. "How do you prove what you're saying?"
Zhang Tingting tugged at Ji Xiangchen. "Xiangchen, don't be afraid. This is Madam Gu. Tell her directly what Qin He said to you. She'll help us seek justice!"
Ji Xiangchen's face was awkward. He knew all too well that Qin He had the recording on her phone from earlier!
Once Qin He played it, everything would be ruined!
He wasn't stupid!
Ji Xiangchen inwardly loathed Zhang Tingting. It was this woman; he had told her to stop talking earlier, but she insisted on pressing on!
Now it had escalated to this!
Ji Xiangchen smiled at Madam Gu. "Madam, it's nothing. Just a small misunderstanding."
Zhang Tingting's face showed indignation. "What small misunderstanding! Xiangchen, Qin He has publicly insulted and slandered you like this, why are you still saving her face!"
If not for the crowd, Ji Xiangchen would have slapped Zhang Tingting.
He said coldly, "Tingting, stop making a scene!"
The way Ji Xiangchen spoke clearly showed his strong disapproval of Zhang Tingting's actions.
Zhang Tingting's eyes widened. "What do you mean I'm making a scene? Am I not doing this for you?"
Madam Gu, however, had lost patience listening to their bickering. She looked at Qin He with a neutral expression.
"Qin He, what do you say?"
Qin He's gaze was calm. "Since Miss Zhang believes I have seduced her boyfriend, I happen to have some evidence here. Perhaps it would be best to play it and let everyone judge what actually happened."
Ji Xiangchen's face turned pale, his voice trembling as he hurriedly interjected, "Miss Qin—"