A reporter from the CCP took the initiative, directly posing the question to Jiang Dahai.

Jiang Dahai was caught off guard by the question and didn't know how to answer it.

Then, other reporters followed up with questions.

"Director Jiang, please answer: was this event irregular, illegal, or unqualified?"

"Director Jiang, is it possible to fully notify all eligible participants of an event that can be held in just one week?"

"Director Jiang, was there any behind-the-scenes manipulation involved in this special recruitment process?"

"Director Jiang, is this special recruitment event a 'hired handout' specifically set up for the powerful and wealthy?"

"Director Jiang..."

At this moment,

All the reporters went wild, charging towards Jiang Dahai like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey.

A variety of pointed questions emerged one after another.

It almost completely submerged Jiang Dahai.

Jiang Dahai stared at the media equipment in front of him, now even more silent...

Because he saw that all these media devices were broadcasting live.

In other words,

At this moment,

It wasn't just those present who saw what was happening.

Everyone around the world watching this live stream,

Everyone was watching this scene...

Even a slight misstatement

This is a huge blow to the credibility of their Shanghai Martial Arts Academy...

The situation was as Jiang Dahai had predicted.

At this moment,

The internet around the world exploded.

A barrage of negative comments erupted as if deliberately orchestrated.

"Holy crap!! What did I just see?? Is there something fishy going on with the special recruitment event for the Shanghai Martial Arts Academy??!"

"Eh...it's nothing new. I may not know about these activities, but don't I know all about the Chinese people?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, is this what they call a world superpower? To be honest, although our Japan is small, it's much cleaner."

"Although I don't know why we in John's Country are broadcasting the shady recruitment of a university in China, I'm having a lot of fun watching it, hahahahaha."

"I agree with the comment above. This behind-the-scenes manipulation fits my stereotype of China perfectly."

"Hehehe, shh, keep your voice down, some Chinese people are getting anxious..."

...

Public opinion was in an uproar.

Even Dionysus and his companions, who were indulging in a drunken stupor at the tavern, were sitting in front of the screen watching this scene unfold.

"Hiccup~~ I'm saying, this Freedom Tavern is the school where Brother Ye Ran teaches, right..."

Nissos, hiccuping from the alcohol, asked Le Enjing,

Le Enjing nodded, perhaps out of affection for the other person, but her expression was rather unpleasant; she stared at the screen silently with a gloomy expression.

Seeing the furious Le Enjing, Nissos instinctively shuddered, daring not to say anything more, and continued drinking while watching the situation unfold.

At the press conference,

Having composed himself, Jiang Dahai looked at the reporter and answered in a deep voice:

"Dear reporters, please be patient and let me answer slowly. This special recruitment activity of our institute is a special recruitment work specially approved by the higher authorities. It is an emergency task handled in a special way and complies with the National Emergency Response Law."

Although Jiang Dahai endorsed the event, it was clear that his remarks did not resonate with the assembled journalists.

The DDC reporter adjusted his glasses and continued asking:

“We will continue to investigate the legality of the event. Mr. Jiang, I heard that the specially recruited students are to be assigned to a young mentor named Ye Ran. Is this without consulting any teachers or students?”

After hearing this,

Jiang Dahai suddenly turned his head to look at Zhang Mei behind the scenes, his eyes filled with a murderous glint.

If these media outlets managed to find fault with the special recruitment process, it's possible they discovered it themselves.

However, the fact that all the specially recruited students were assigned to Ye Ran's class was absolutely not made public.

Even a fool would understand at this moment that all these problems were orchestrated by Zhang Meiwai, who told the reporter to raise questions.

In other words, this whole farce was orchestrated by Zhang Meiwai...

This is a beast who betrays the school and puts it in an unjust position.

Jiang Dahai was extremely angry; at this moment, his eyes were blazing with murderous intent...

Zhang Mei, standing to the side, looked at Jiang Dahai, who was glaring at her, but instead of being angry, she wore a smile—a defiant smile.

This was his method: he wanted to use his strategy and the pressure of public opinion to discredit the admissions office, discredit Ye Ran for breaking the rules he had set for international inter-university exchanges, and discredit everyone who stood in his way.

As for Ye Ran, Jiang Dahai, and their ilk, whether they have made any contributions, and whether their actions have harmed the school or the country,

What does this have to do with Zhang Mei?

"Bang!!!"

In the Liberty Bar, Le Enjing witnessed this scene.

He smashed the bar counter to pieces with a single slap.

The powerful shockwave shattered Nysus's wine jug, leaving only the neck of the jug in his hand...

Without saying a word, Le Enjing got up and prepared to walk towards the door.

Nissos, standing to the side, looked at his empty wine bottle with a pained expression, then stopped Le Enjing, saying, "Enjing, what are you planning to do now?"

"Can't you see what's going on? Go and get revenge for Ye Ran!!" Le Enjing glared angrily at Nissos, who was blocking her way.

"Get out of the way! Our own people are being brutally attacked, and you're still in the mood to drink?!"

As she spoke, Le Enjing reached out to push Nysos away, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't move his body.

Le Enjing was instantly furious and yelled at Nysos, "Nysos, what do you mean?!"

As she spoke, Le Enjing's figure began to blur.

Countless wisps of gray mist began to dissipate from around Le Enjing.

Seeing that his boss was about to explode,

The rest of the pub staff who had been drinking with them had already run off to a distance.

Observing quietly...

One of the middle managers even said to Zhang Ze, "Brother, this is our restaurant, aren't you going to stop it...?"

Zhang Ze slapped the middle manager on the head in an annoyed tone: "If you want to die, go ahead and do it yourself, don't drag me down with you..."

Nysos watched as Le Enjing erupted in anger.

Some of the men with large heads touched the back of their heads.

He said to Le Enjing:

"I mean, why is a superhuman who specializes in soul cultivation so short-tempered? Anyone who didn't know better would think you're a spy sent by the Holy Flame Alliance..."

"Stop talking nonsense, are you going to move aside or not?!"

Nysos sighed and said to Le Enjing:

"Don't get angry right away, listen to me first."

"Think about it, if the Magic and Martial Arts Academy ruins Ye Ran's reputation this time, wouldn't that be a great opportunity for us?"