Some say Cheng Qianming lived his life arrogantly, doing whatever he pleased. Others say Cheng Qianming was brought down by one person. Still others say he brought it all upon himself.
Of course, whatever people say about Cheng Qianming happened after his death. Cheng Qianming would surely say, "Who dares say a single bad word to my face?"
(The story of the teahouse owner and the others from Quick Transmigration: A Little Top's Coming-of-Age Story.)