Chapter 79 - 78: Could They Be Intentionally Stalling for Time?

Chapter 79: Chapter 78: Could They Be Intentionally Stalling for Time?

Shu Yao was suddenly the target of everyone’s accusations.

Wen Miaomiao felt her eyes had truly been opened today to what a hypocritical, two-faced schemer Lin Zhenxiang was!

"Lin Zhenxiang, you’ve got some nerve! Accusing us of ganging up on you for revenge? Why don’t you stand up and admit what you did to provoke this in the first place!"

"It’s obvious you did something to wrong him, and that’s why this kid from off-campus came to cause trouble for you!"

"Stop slinging mud at everyone else! You think you’re so clean yourself?!"

But no matter how Wen Miaomiao tried to explain, it felt like she was only digging a deeper hole.

Lin Zhenxiang clutched one of Wan Shanyan’s arms.

Through her trembling, Wan Shanyan could feel her vulnerability, helplessness, distress, and panic.

Lin Zhenxiang’s mind was sharp. She knew that right now, her only option was to use Director Wan to intimidate her enemies.

So much had happened ever since Shu Yao arrived at Imperial High School. First, the two top students, Wen Miaomiao and You Dan, had transferred classes. Then, just this morning, Wen Miaomiao had caused a huge scene in Class One over Shu Yao, and You Dan had even physically attacked students from Class One!

And based on what Lin Zhenxiang had just implied, this boy who had snuck onto campus with a weapon was somehow connected to Shu Yao as well!

All these things made Wan Shanyan’s suspicion of Shu Yao grow.

Director Wan announced, "You Dan, you will wait here for the campus police! Wen Miaomiao and the new student, you’ll stay here as well! Until this matter is fully investigated, none of you are to go anywhere!"

"Director Wan, you can’t possibly believe Lin Zhenxiang!" Wen Miaomiao said in disbelief. "She’s just trying to clear her own name by deliberately framing us!"

Without a single word of argument, Shu Yao calmly walked into the Class One classroom and sat down in the seat closest to Lin Zhenxiang.

"Since the police have been called, let’s wait for them to handle it. I trust that the police will investigate this matter fairly and justly. They will uncover the truth for all of us, rather than convicting people based on one person’s groundless accusations." Shu Yao looked at Lin Zhenxiang, who appeared so fragile she could barely stand, and added unhurriedly, "And when they do, Lin, I expect you to provide evidence for every single one of your accusations against me. I hope for your sake you aren’t just spreading rumors. Otherwise, I will be suing you for slander and defamation."

Her remarkable calm and composure made some of the students begin to doubt Lin Zhenxiang’s story.

Wen Miaomiao sat down next to Shu Yao, sitting up straight and crossing her arms as she shot a fierce glare at Lin Zhenxiang.

"Alright, nobody say another word. We’ll just wait for the police!" She turned to her other two so-called "accomplices." "You Dan, you watch that kid. Don’t let him do anything rash, and don’t let anyone hurt him! And you," she said to the boy, "don’t be scared. We’re here. No one’s going to lay a finger on you."

’An innocent person has nothing to fear. Only the truly guilty will eventually give themselves away!’

A flicker of unease went through Lin Zhenxiang.

Wan Shanyan looked at her neck with concern. "Lin, just hang in there. The school nurse will be here any second!"

But Lin Zhenxiang was in no mood to worry about her injuries. She pursed her lips, tugged at the corner of Director Wan’s sleeve, and whispered worriedly:

"Director Wan, do you think they might be stalling for time on purpose?"

Director Wan paused. "What do you mean?"

Lin Zhenxiang said timidly, "You Dan is the Empress’s own brother, His Majesty the Emperor’s brother-in-law. Wen Miaomiao’s family also has close ties to the Imperial Family. I’m worried that when the campus police arrive, they’ll be intimidated by their powerful connections, just like I am, and cover for them..."

Director Wan’s expression turned stern as he corrected her thinking. "The law applies to everyone, even the Emperor! If, as you say, You Dan and Wen Miaomiao are involved, I trust the Imperial Family will not show favoritism or try to cover for them!"

Besides, the surrounding students recorded everything that happened.

With so many witnesses, not to mention the power of public opinion on the Star Network, the Imperial Family will have no choice but to handle this matter with the utmost seriousness!

’No appeasement, no tolerance. No bias, no cover-ups.’