Everyone fell silent at once, the previous murmurs and whispers dying out instantly as if they had been snuffed out by an unseen hand. Bai Chunhua stood frozen in place, her mouth slightly agape in a state of stunned disbelief, having absolutely nothing left to say in response to such a public and humiliating rebuff from a teacher.
"Take this as a stern lesson. You should learn to speak with caution and verify your facts before accusing others of wrongdoing." Yi Shanyuan said to Bai Chunhua, his disappointment clearly evident in both the sharp edge of his tone and the sternness of his expression. Then, he turned his piercing gaze toward the other students who had gathered merely to watch the drama unfold. "You all as well, remember this clearly. We do not tolerate baseless harassment or the stirring of needless conflict within these walls. Understood?"
