Some classmates initially felt it was better to let things go since Qiao Shanmei had clarified the situation in front of so many people and even apologized publicly. Han Xinyan didn't need to hold on to it.
But now, hearing Xinyan's words, they also felt she was right. If this had happened to them, they probably wouldn't want to forgive either, so it's best not to do to others what you wouldn't want for yourself.
Once the few students who originally spread the rumors came up one by one to apologize, the department leaders then read out the handling results.
Qiao Shanmei, due to personal wrongdoing, moral misconduct, and spreading false rumors that caused distress and harm to the party involved, was expelled due to the severe negative impact.
The students who initially participated in spreading the rumors received a demerit, and other active rumor spreaders were given warnings.
