Ye Ling's heart had grown cold towards Zhao Guodong, but she didn't involve Zhang Linong and Wang Ping in her resentment. When she saw Zhang Linong defending Zhao Guodong, she refrained from saying anything harsh, though her expression was far from pleasant.
"If you truly consider Zhao Guodong a friend, advise him to stay away from me in the future. We've spent some time together, and I've always treated you as a friend. There's no need for many words. Things have gotten unpleasant, and everyone feels uneasy, so being friends would feel awkward. Let's leave it at that."
Zhang Linong understood and nodded, "Dongzi really acted dishonorably in this matter. I'll apologize on his behalf. If you ever need anything, you can come to me. I'll go check on him now."
