"Chen Yang, I advise you to stay in the dormitory except for classes these days. Bao Lin and I have been around the school, and there's too much talk about you."
"I feel that in a few more days, more people will know your name than the principal's."
Most of the students at East China University of Finance and Economics are young people around twenty years old, with fiery tempers.
Normally, everyone studies in a dull and boring way. It's rare to have such sensational gossip, so it naturally spreads like wildfire on campus.
Coupled with Zhang Yingying's stunning beauty, she attracted the attention of countless male students as soon as she appeared at East China University of Finance and Economics. Beauties are always the focus of attention, no matter the era.
A teacher who fits the ideal image of countless male students' crushes has been courted by a student who has only been enrolled for less than two weeks. How could this not attract everyone's attention?
Therefore, the speed at which rumors about Chen Yang and Zhang Yingying spread was beyond imagination. In just a day or two, it could be said that the entire East China University of Finance and Economics was abuzz.
Walking on the road, one could often hear some male students wailing, gritting their teeth and saying that they would never forgive Chen Yang.
Chen Yang felt wronged. He hadn't done anything, yet he was taking such a big hit.
Between him and Zhang Yingying, it was as clear as day.
"I don't even dare to go to class now, I'm afraid people will corner me."
Chen Yang was also distressed. Now he had become notorious throughout the entire school.
However, it was better not to mention this kind of fame.
"Who have I offended? Teacher Zhang and I are completely innocent."
Chen Yang was on the verge of tears. If Shen Xue came to school later and heard some rumors, what would he do?
The rumors were so vivid, he didn't even know how to deny them.
"Hello, Teacher Zhang."
Just as Chen Yang was about to pour out his troubles, he saw Liu Xiangyu and Wang Baolin, who were originally slouched, suddenly stand up straight.
"Cough, cough, Teacher, Teacher Zhang."
Hearing their voices, Chen Yang turned his head and saw Zhang Yingying.
"Come with me to the office."
Chen Yang didn't see Zhang Yingying's expression. He just saw her say this and leave in her high heels.
"Why didn't you two remind me!"
Seeing Zhang Yingying turn away, Chen Yang glared fiercely at the two of them.
"We've been winking at you all along, but you didn't look. We also called out to the teacher!"
Chen Yang was stunned. He had a stomach full of complaints to share, and he was looking at their expressions for no reason after eating.
"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and come. Are you waiting for me to invite you?"
Before Chen Yang could say anything, Zhang Yingying's stern voice came, and he immediately deflated.
Chen Yang quickly followed, like an ostrich with its head tucked under its wings, following Zhang Yingying step by step.
"Tap, tap."
Although they were walking on a bustling campus, all Chen Yang could hear was the sound of Zhang Yingying's high heels.
Along the way, they encountered quite a few students. Some knew Zhang Yingying and Chen Yang, and connecting this with the recent rumors on campus, they couldn't help but point and whisper.
However, Zhang Yingying acted as if she hadn't heard these words at all. Or rather, she had heard them, but she simply didn't care.
Even Chen Yang had to admire this kind of mental fortitude.
"Come in, close the door."
Finally, they arrived at Zhang Yingying's office. Hearing her words, Chen Yang hesitated. A man and a woman alone in a room, with the door closed, always gave him a bad feeling.
However, Chen Yang quickly dispelled these thoughts from his mind. It was broad daylight, and he knew very well.
Although the rumors outside were wild, he had only known Zhang Yingying for half a month, and then he took leave. Moreover, they were just a normal teacher-student relationship.
But it had to be said that Zhang Yingying had a great handle on the atmosphere. If it were someone else, they might not have been able to withstand the pressure she exerted.
"Let's talk. What are your thoughts on the recent rumors about you and me on campus?"
Chen Yang never expected that the first thing Zhang Yingying would ask him when she called him over was this.
"Teacher Zhang, I'm sorry. I don't know how these rumors about us started. We only met at the beginning of the semester, and I went home half a month later. What they're spreading is utter nonsense."
"I think both Teacher Zhang and I must clarify this matter to the school and all the students. We cannot let this affect Teacher Zhang's and my reputation."
Chen Yang said decisively. Regardless of whether Zhang Yingying could achieve this, he had to make his stance clear. He couldn't let a teacher bear such a reputation; it would be too bad if it spread.
"You have a conscience, kid. It wasn't in vain that I fought hard with the principal to not discipline you."
"Tomorrow, I will have the principal issue a notice summarizing your month-long absence. Then, in view of your help to the workers at the Shanghai No. 3 Radio Factory to avoid layoffs, and your assistance to the rural areas in Anhui Province to earn a living, you will be granted a notice of exemption from punishment."
"I will be responsible for the authoritative information. As for the rest, you can figure it out yourself. I hope not to hear about us anymore."
"Although I don't care, if my father really finds out, your life won't be easy, and I won't be able to control him."
Zhang Yingying spoke calmly, but Chen Yang captured a lot of information from her words.
He had heard rumors before that this Teacher Zhang had an extraordinary background. Otherwise, how could she have ousted the counselor whom Chen Yang considered his golden thigh in his previous life?
"Teacher Zhang, with the school issuing an authoritative notice, you can leave the rest to me."
"I can guarantee that those who don't understand the situation and haven't seen concrete evidence, but have been led to believe rumors, will not talk about this in the future."
"As for those who just want to spread rumors and stir up trouble, I can't guarantee anything."
With the school backing the notice, it would at least have an authoritative endorsement. At this time, the school's political education department, etc., were still quite credible in the eyes of the students, far from the situation later when they completely lost public trust and became insignificant.
"I don't care about all that. Just don't let it be like these past two days. Everyone is talking about me wherever I go, which makes me very uncomfortable."
Zhang Yingying didn't say much, she only had this one request.
"Teacher Zhang, don't worry, I will protect our reputation as well."
"These guys are just too idle. What's wrong with them doing something else if they have time? They have to gossip. They're too free. Teacher Zhang, if you have time, ask the academic affairs office to prepare more homework and exams for everyone."
"Let's see if they're still free!"
Chen Yang said through gritted teeth. Now, no one could escape. They would all go down together!