Taotao cast a glance at him.
Zhao Shu hastily grasped Taotao's hand. "What's happening, Taotao? Please, don't believe this!"
"Why is everything you're saying so incomprehensible? It's absurd. In this village, who do I interact with that doesn't wear a smile or extend kindness? When did I ever appear stern, as if collecting debts? I have no recollection of instructing children to avoid bumping into you. This is all baseless fabrication!"
"Moreover, Taotao is an exceptional person. You're unjustly defaming her. It's evident your character lacks integrity!"
Shao Xiaozhi grew increasingly agitated, her words pouring forth, until Zhao Shu finally pieced together the situation, rendered speechless.
"…So, you've truly misconstrued! Those children were merely playing around with me. I cautioned them to be careful, as one would in a crowd, without singling anyone out, least of all you! Your accusations are unfounded!"
