After listening to the recording, Mayor Zhou's face turned dark.

How could he not recognize that voice? It was his own little brat; he recognized the voice from the very first word.

His hand holding the phone was trembling slightly, and his voice was filled with anger and unease.

It wouldn't matter if it were anyone else, but this Teacher Rabbit is someone whose superiors have repeatedly assured him that they will protect her well.

If he doesn't perform well, it's questionable whether he can continue to hold onto his position.

Now, he's finally got his chance to shine, and he's all smiles ready to welcome the distinguished guest, only to be slapped so hard by his own little brat that he sees stars.

Heng Chao's voice was indifferent.

"We apologize, but since you don't welcome us, we're not shameless. Teacher Rabbit is already very busy, so we won't be attending this awards ceremony. Please don't contact us for any more events like this in the future."

The call was abruptly ended, but Mayor Zhou didn't dare say a word.

Clutching his phone, he gritted his teeth, his voice almost squeezed out from between his teeth, his anger practically tangible.

"Go, call all the Bai people around here!!"

The person involved was unaware of what had happened, but when his father called him by his full name as the first thing he said, he knew he was in deep trouble.

The last time he called out his full name was when he was on the rise to power and made the news for assaulting someone and causing trouble in a bar.

"Dad, what's wrong with me now? I'm perfectly busy, why did you call me here?"

"Don't you know what you've done?! Kneel down right now!!"

Bai Shuang readily knelt down, then spoke with a defiant tone.

What's wrong with me this time?

The phone call recording was placed right next to his ear; the contents were very familiar.

Mr. Zhou: "You said these things, didn't you?"

Surrounded by Bai: "Yes, what happened? Dad, you don't understand the situation back then. This woman isn't a good person. Everyone knows that Lin Qin and Ke Ke like each other, and she even flirted with Lin Qin in college. You tell me, what kind of person is she..."

Mr. Zhou's brows were so furrowed they could practically trap a fly, and he kicked Bai, who was standing nearby, right in the heart.

"You piece of trash! Don't you even use your brain to figure out where I got this recording from?!"

Only then did Bai realize what was happening, clutching his chest and belatedly asking.

"No matter where he came from, you can't kick your son like that! I have to wait for Teacher Rabbit at the door later. How can I go if you kick me and hurt me?"

Mr. Zhou's chest heaved violently with anger as he glared at the people around him and roared.

"This recording was given to me by Heng Chao, the general manager of Changheng! This passage was recorded by Teacher TuTu herself! The one you're chasing isn't just anyone, it's Teacher TuTu, whom you've been thinking about all day long!!"

"impossible!"

Bai Zhang immediately retorted, then shook his head frantically.

"I know that woman. How could she be Teacher Rabbit? She's just a kept woman, someone Lin Qin keeps for fun. How could that be!"

"Foolish! You're still so stubborn! You're going to ruin me!"

Seeing this, Bai suddenly felt a little flustered and uneasy.

It wasn't just the recording; he suddenly remembered what Lin Qin had said in the bar not long ago, plus Lin Qin's complete 180-degree change in attitude toward Jin Shu. Lin Qin, who always puts interests first, was actually able to completely sever ties with Yu Keke for Jin Shu's sake. What did this mean?

Thinking of this, Bai felt a cold sweat break out on his back, and his scalp tingled with shock.

"Jin Shu... How could this be... No way, it can't be..."

Jin Shu is Teacher Rabbit?!

The Rabbit Teacher he had been longing for had actually been right in front of him all along?!

Before Zhou's father could continue cursing, Bai, who was standing around, scrambled to his feet and rushed straight to Lin Qin.

The venue was packed with people, but the ceremony was delayed.

Many provincial leaders were seated below the stage, and their expressions were solemn and serious.

Clearly, they had all received the news that Teacher Rabbit, a VIP guest at the awards ceremony, had been kicked out by the Zhou family's son.

Bai Zhou realized he had made a huge mistake, and without thinking, grabbed Lin Qin's sleeve and asked through gritted teeth.

"So you knew from the beginning that Jin Shu was Teacher Rabbit, didn't you?!"

Lin Qin covered his mouth.

"Keep your voice down, why are you making such a loud noise?"

"Really?! It really is her?! Lin Qin! If you knew, why didn't you tell me beforehand?!"

Lin Qin suddenly laughed.

"Her privacy is a state secret. Even if I knew, why would I tell you? How did you find out?"

"Holy crap!! She's Teacher Rabbit!! I actually said such awful things to her!! What should I do?! What should I do?!"

The pale-faced people around them turned red with anxiety, spinning around in place like hamsters suffering from disorder.

Lin Qin said expressionlessly.

"How would I know? Good luck to you."

The news that Teacher Rabbit was kicked out of the awards ceremony by Mayor Zhou's son has been leaked by someone.

Although there was no video or audio recording at the scene, anything involving Teacher Rabbit is usually no small matter.

At first, people were skeptical, until the official WeChat account published news of a change in leadership, which confirmed the news.

Mr. Zhou's career was completely ruined by his son.

He was originally waiting to retire, but now he is under investigation. The Zhou family members, who could not withstand the scrutiny, have been punished or imprisoned as appropriate.

He used to be quite influential in the city, but now he's become a pariah.

Zhou Bai never imagined that the words he spoke on behalf of his friend would now turn into a sharp knife stabbing him. He had no way to make amends, and no matter what he tried, he couldn't even see Heng Chao, let alone Teacher Tutu.

Of course, he wasn't alone. Xu Mu, who was just as unlucky as him, had almost ruined the company in just one month.

Changheng provided technical assistance to all companies, but not to the companies owned by the Xu and Lin families.

Lin Qin's company had a solid foundation and could withstand the impact of this technological reform, but the Xu family was like a withered tree trembling in the wind; it collapsed before the tornado even hit.

Now the two brothers were in the same boat, spending their days drinking in bars.

The bar used to be kept running by a group of people pooling their money, but now Xu Mu has no money left. Lin Qin, the only one with some money, has chosen to withdraw his investment, and the only refuge has closed down one morning.

After Zhou's father was imprisoned, all of the Zhou family's assets were frozen. Zhou Bai, who had never suffered any hardship in his life, had no choice but to ask his other brothers for help.

As a result, out of ten calls made, no one answered.

The Zhou and Xu families are finished, all because they had a good son. (End of Chapter)