"Calm down," Shen Qingjun reassured Ji Zhiyuan, before turning to Sang Qian with a weighty tone, "Little Sang, you must know that the Ji Family is not like other households. The more prominent the family heritage, the more scrutiny it attracts. Countless pairs of eyes are watching us, and we must be careful with every word and action because we represent not just ourselves but the entire Ji Family. You cannot do anything that would tarnish our reputation; otherwise, how can the Ji Family maintain its stance in Tong City?"
Sang Qian looked down modestly, "I know, but Lu Ci'an and I are truly innocent."
"With things having come to this point, you still have the nerve to say that you're innocent?" Ji Zhiyuan couldn't believe that Sang Qian was still making excuses, his face turning a livid shade of green, "Do you think if you just keep denying it, the incident will be as if it never happened?"
