Doing something wrong means facing the consequences, and that's true for everyone; crying won't solve any problems.
Relying on tears to gain sympathy from those around you may work now, but it won't get you far in society.
...But on the flip side, precisely because they are still students, as long as they haven't made a major mistake warranting expulsion, a bout of weeping followed by some comforting seems to make the issue go away.
Although Zhu Qingyue, the victim, is still there, with Sun Xiaofang having apologized and the rumors not having spread, if she keeps holding onto it, she might be seen in a different light by others.
Xu Xiangyang had anticipated this outcome, and so had Zhu Qingyue.
"As long as the result is good, that's all that matters."
The class president replied cheerfully, looking very open-minded.
"After all, you both stopped the issue in time, and I wasn't greatly affected. I'm truly grateful..."
