She's analyzing based on the portrayals of university students from movies and TV shows she has watched from that era. Moreover, even though Zhao Qihui says she'll listen to others' opinions, she's already deeply infatuated with Jiang Wenyuan. It's not something that can be dissuaded with just a few words.
Their ages are right there; although Zhao Qihui seeks their opinions and might be influenced by them, giving up because of their views is impossible.
After wavering for a while and making up with Jiang Wenyuan, Zhao Qihui will definitely grow distant from her and Luo Xiaoqiong. If it really happens, they might never grow close again in this lifetime.
Why do something you know won't work out and won't result in any good?
