She didn't dare to offend the steward's nephew, yet she had to respond to his words. Feeling utterly helpless, Zhao Tianai stood up and said softly, 'Lina is indeed a bit direct in her speech; she's just frustrated. Actually, she only wants to remind you, for your own good.'

After saying this, Zhao Tianai gave Fang Lina a look, and this time she immediately took the hint and continued, 'Yes, who doesn't know about those sordid affairs of the Xia family? She had a child out of wedlock long ago, and upon entering the Ye residence, she seduced the Crown Prince. Seeing that she failed to seduce him, she even tried to seduce Mr. Hai last time, and now, she doesn't even let you go.'

At this moment, there were at least twenty or so people sitting in the workers' cafeteria, and regardless of gender, most of them were watching the scene unfolding between Zheng Hao and Xia Yihan as if they were enjoying a drama.

There were quite a few jealous women who felt an indescribable sense of psychological balance upon seeing such a beautiful woman with questionable behavior.

The men also couldn't help but sigh, feeling that when looking for a wife, it's better not to choose someone too beautiful; ordinary women generally wouldn't have such problems.

Xia Yihan's face turned red and then white with Fang Lina's accusations. Even though she was very composed, she couldn't just stand by and watch others slander her innocence.

She suddenly stood up and said coldly to Fang Lina, 'There should be limits to slandering others. Please don't talk nonsense without any evidence.'

Zheng Hao had some doubts when he first heard those words, but seeing Xia Yihan's predicament, he felt that even if it were true, she shouldn't be questioned in public.

'I'm not talking nonsense. Everyone knows about this. If you don't believe me, ask Tianai, ask Sun Mengmeng, who doesn't know?'

Liu Xiaojiao didn't know where she got the courage from, but she also stood up to speak for Xia Yihan. 'Li Na, don't talk like that. Yihan is a very nice person; she's not that kind of person.' 'Oh, how many days have you known her? You're speaking for her already? Could it be that you two are the same?' Fang Lina said sarcastically, leaving Liu Xiaojiao stammering and unable to respond for a long time. Before Xia Yihan could help Liu Xiaojiao out of the awkward situation, Zheng Hao pointed at Fang Lina and sternly shouted, 'Shut up! Stop talking nonsense!' Zhao Tianai felt that the situation had gone far enough and Xia Yihan's reputation was probably beyond repair. She tugged at Fang Lina's dress and whispered, 'Let it go, Li Na, let's eat. We all work together, we should take care of each other, it's better not to have conflicts.' After Fang Lina sat down, Xia Yihan didn't continue eating. She put her bowl on the table and left immediately. Zheng Hao hurriedly chased after her. Once they left, the cafeteria burst into discussions about her. 'Yihan, I don't believe what they're saying, and neither will anyone else. Don't take it to heart.' 'I'm fine, Zheng Hao, thank you! I feel bad that you got into trouble for helping me. Don't speak for me anymore; this is my own business, I can handle it.' After leaving the cafeteria, Xia Yihan had gradually calmed her emotions. Some people's thoughts and actions cannot be changed; the innocent will prove their innocence. She just needed to know who she was. One day she would leave, and all of this would become history. 'It's good that you're fine. I'm not afraid of offending them; they're just people without quality.' 'Yeah! Thank you!'

She nodded, but in her heart, she thought, Zheng Hao, I will definitely do something for you if I have the chance in the future. At this moment, in the Ye residence, I cannot afford to be too close to you. I know we are friends, but they will take the opportunity to cause trouble. I have a mission to fulfill and cannot afford any mishaps. I am truly sorry. 'You go ahead and get busy, I need to continue with my housework,' Xia Yihan said somewhat indifferently.