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"Now that we're friends, can I ask you why you stood up for me back then?"
No one in the class dared to stand up for her, except for her.
"Because you were the first person who dared to stand against Teacher Wang."
"Huh?"
"Teacher Wang has always been domineering in school, and no one dares to provoke him. Over time, it has become an unwritten law that no one dares to break!"
"Heh, should I feel honored then?"
"I don't know, all I can say is I really admire your courage."
"So that's why you stood up to help me!"
"Maybe it's because I've been trapped in these prescribed roles for too long, wanting to break free but never finding the way. Your arrival brought hope."
"Not everyone has such courage!"
"You're right, everyone has the right to choose their own path in life."
"But most people choose to follow the rules!"
"I have no right to interfere with others' choices, but I can decide for myself!"
"Well said, for your choice, I must toast to you!
