Jiang Wanqing's face was splattered with rotten eggs and rotten vegetable leaves. This treatment was similar to being paraded through the streets before being beheaded in ancient times. Today was the day the admission list was released. If it wasn't planned in advance, who would bring such things!
Ha, we still miscalculated one move and fell into the trap set by the Wang father and daughter!
At this moment, not far away, He Meng and the others watched everything that had happened, their expressions filled with sorrow.
"Comrade He Meng, what do you think of this matter? Could it really be that Comrade Jiang leaked the questions? But I don't think she's that kind of person..." someone said.
"Yes, and this is really strange. Even if she leaked the questions, law enforcement officers wouldn't have come to take her away so quickly, unless someone had planned all of this before the list was released."
He Meng raised his hand and shook his head: "Let's go first. We can't draw conclusions about this matter yet. If it really wasn't Comrade Jiang who did it, I believe that with her intelligence, she will definitely clear her name. Don't forget, we still have things to do."
The group's expressions changed, and they quickly stopped lingering and turned to leave.
Jiang Wanqing was surrounded by everyone, looking extremely disheveled. Wang Yan watched the show from the sidelines, her expression arrogant and domineering, and she made sarcastic remarks.
"Oh, Comrade Jiang, just admit it. There's always a chance to correct a mistake. It's pointless to be stubborn. When the evidence is irrefutable, you'll only be punished more severely!"
"Don't expect me to confess to something I didn't do!"
Jiang Wanqing raised her head and glared fiercely at Wang Yan, but unfortunately, she was handcuffed and her rebuttal seemed so powerless.
Someone picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at her, causing blood to seep from her forehead. The onlookers, however, became even more excited.
"Smash him with stones! This kind of scum deserves to be beaten to death!"
"Kill her!"
The smell of blood made Jiang Wanqing feel dizzy. Just as she was about to fall, she fell into a warm and familiar embrace. Then she heard a muffled groan as Cheng Ran blocked the attack for her.
"It's alright, I'm here."
He held her tightly, and after he calmed down, his fierce gaze swept over the crowd.
"If you dare lay a hand on my wife again, I'll call the police and have you arrested! Even without the investigation proving she leaked the exam questions, your actions are already illegal! Try touching her again!"
Although Cheng Ran was no longer in the army, his temperament and authority remained undiminished, and his loud voice made everyone stop awkwardly.
"Comrade Cheng, you'd better let Jiang Wanqing go. She's a prisoner now. If you don't sever ties with her, you might end up in jail too. Uncle Cheng and Aunt Cheng will be worried."
"Who said she's a criminal! Wang Yan, you can sew your mouth shut if you don't want it anymore! How about I slander you and send you to jail tomorrow?"
He was really angry. A few minutes ago, he was working when he suddenly heard a commotion downstairs. He looked out the window and saw Jiang Wanqing. He quickly ran out and overheard the commotion on the way.
Leaking exam questions and accepting bribes are absolutely impossible for her!
"What makes you think I'm slandering her? Comrade Cheng, you can't protect Jiang Wanqing just because she's your lover! She leaked the exam questions, so why can't people talk about it?"
"If she leaked the exam questions, then I'm also implicated. The questions were obtained from Teacher Lin by her and me. Do you want to take me with you?"
Cheng Ran made it clear that he was determined to confront Wang Yan to the end, but Jiang Wanqing tugged at his hand and shook her head.
With so many people around and so many eyes looking at us, it's not good to continue like this.
"It's alright, I'll go with them. Don't get involved. I believe the law enforcement officers will clear my name. If they don't, I'll fight to the death rather than let the slanderers get away with it!"
Jiang Wanqing stared intently at Wang Yan, who swallowed nervously and turned her face away.
"Hmph, whether it's slander or not, it's not up to you to decide."
"take away!"
Law enforcement officers took Jiang Wanqing away, and Cheng Ran's hand was pushed away by her.
"Go back and explain to your parents, take good care of Nannan. I won't stay inside for too long, trust me." She remained relatively calm as she gave Cheng Ran a few instructions.
As soon as she left, the crowd dispersed. Wang Yan looked at Cheng Ran, walked closer step by step, and tossed her hair, thinking herself quite charming.
"Comrade Cheng, I know you love Jiang Wanqing very much, but it's a fact that she broke the law. She swore to everyone that the exam would be absolutely fair and just, and that there would be no problems, otherwise she would take full responsibility. Everyone heard that. But thankfully, she was sensible and didn't implicate you. If your parents found out about this..."
"Shut up!"
Cheng Ran gave her a cold glare, not wanting to say another word to her, and turned to leave.
"Ugh... Damn Cheng Ran! If it weren't for your looks, do you think I would have fallen for a divorced man like you?! You just wait! I'll make you kneel down and beg me!" She stomped her feet angrily.
Because of Jiang Wanqing's accident, Cheng Ran lost all interest in work and vowed to find out the truth so that she could come back as soon as possible.
He silently noted down the names of the top three admitted students, and then contacted his connections at the University of Washington...
After all that commotion, the day quickly passed, and still without receiving a reply, he had no choice but to go home.
As soon as he entered, Jiang Jianguo and Xue He warmly invited him to wash his hands and eat, but when they didn't see Jiang Wanqing return with him, they became suspicious.
"Cheng Ran, Wan Qing, didn't you come back together today?"
He suppressed his emotions, forced a smile, and told a white lie.
"Dad, Mom, Wanqing has something to do at the factory and needs to go out of town for a few days. She left in a hurry and asked me to tell you. Don't worry about her, she'll be back as soon as she's done."
"This child is always so impatient. How can his body take such a hard time if he keeps working so hard?" Xue He sighed, her heart aching.
Seeing this, Cheng Ran dared not tell them the truth, otherwise the two elders would definitely worry to death.
"Where's Nannan?" he asked, changing the subject.
"She's playing in her room. Go and bring her out for dinner."
"good."
Cheng Ran concealed her dejected mood, not only to prevent Jiang Wanqing's parents from noticing anything amiss, but also to keep her daughter from knowing that her mother was in danger.
He's the only one in the family who can take care of things now, so he has to work hard to keep things going.
The next day, his friend from Huada University replied, having found out the names, majors, academic records, and family backgrounds of the three people. The two met at a place to exchange materials.
"Cheng Ran, I'm not trying to discourage you, but this incident has spread throughout Huada University, and it's likely to have a significant impact on your partner. Those three people are indeed acting strangely, but even if you find out they were acting under someone else's orders, how many people will believe that they, as fellow students of Huada University, would frame their fellow student because of someone else? They might even be the ones who turn the tables on you. This matter is probably going to be quite difficult."
His friend meant well and analyzed the pros and cons for him, for which Cheng Ran expressed his gratitude.
"I understand, thank you. No matter how difficult it is, I will seek justice for Wanqing. Please keep my investigation of them a secret."
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