After Zhuang Li finished choosing the clothes, he put the album aside and said seriously, "You should tell the truth."
Wan Anni shook her head with tears in her eyes. "It's no use. No one will listen to me, let alone believe me. I look like this, so I'm guilty. After what happened, I haven't worn short skirts or shorts for a long time. I can't stand the strange looks from others."
"It's not you, or your clothes, that's wrong. It's other people's prejudice. Facing misunderstanding and criticism, your only retaliation is to stand tall and live beautifully." Zhuang Li said slowly, "If no one listens to you, then stand up high and speak out. The higher you stand, the louder your voice will be."
Wan Annie showed a look of longing, but quickly shook her head in despair: "There's no way. All my paths are blocked. I can't climb any higher."
"Where there are friends, there will be paths. You have many, many paths." Yi Jiangnan held her hand and comforted her gently.
Wan Annie unconsciously shrank into her arms, seeking a sense of security.
"Tell me what happened back then, someone will listen. Believe me." Yi Jiangnan gently patted her back, his tone firm: "I promise that in the future you can wear whatever you want, short skirts, shorts, suspenders, all beautiful clothes, you deserve them. You don't have to erase your femininity, you can be yourself. It will be fine, everything will be fine."
In such a warm embrace and whispered conversation, Wan Annie finally poured out all the grievances that had been suppressed in her heart for a long time: "Back then, I really didn't do anything. Suddenly one day, inexplicably, Mrs. Wang rushed into the office, slapped me in the face in front of everyone, pulled my hair, and said that I seduced Manager Wang.
"Manager Wang harassed me several times, and I complained about him. Everyone in the company knew it, and there was no way I could have had anything to do with him. But Mrs. Wang didn't believe it. She said I was a whore trying to be a saint by complaining about Manager Wang."
Wan Annie couldn't stop crying again, but this time, someone wiped her tears away one by one, and someone whispered softly in her ear: "I believe you, I believe you didn't do anything, I believe you are innocent."
Wan Anni squeezed Yi Jiangnan's hand and mustered up the courage to continue, "I complained to Manager Wang several times about sexual harassment, but the company never responded. But once Mrs. Wang started making a scene, I was fired. Everyone called me a mistress behind my back. Not long after I left the company, my best friend replaced me as the chief designer of the women's wear department. She also won the special prize in that year's International Emerging Designer Competition.
"But you know what? Her award-winning piece was designed by me. I sued her for plagiarism, but she sued me for defamation, saying that all the clothes I had designed for the company were designed by her and I just stole the credit.
"Many people in the company testified for her, but I lost the case. I work so hard every day, and I don't believe my subordinates and colleagues can't see it. But no one is willing to speak a word of justice for me."
Wan Annie covered her face, her voice trembling. "I was so scared when I stood alone in the dock. I felt like I wasn't facing a crowd, but an endless darkness. That day, when I walked out of the courtroom and people pointed at me and called me a vixen and a plagiarist, I almost ran into the speeding traffic and ended it all. I've really had enough."
Yi Jiangnan hugged her tightly, and his eyes became red.
Human prejudice is so terrible.
Zhuang Li knocked on the armrest of his chair and said slowly, "Write down the truth and post it on Weibo. You have the right to express yourself. Don't give up any of your rights, because if you do, you will only be trampled upon by more people."
Wan Annie shook her head repeatedly: "It's useless."
"You write." Zhuang Li ordered in a serious tone.
Once he releases his pressure, no one can resist.
Wan Anni was so frightened that she didn't even dare to shed tears. She compiled the truth of that year word by word and posted it on Weibo.
The online abuse stung her. Manager Wang, Mrs. Wang, her former best friend, even her former colleagues, landlord, and classmates, all exposed her negative information online.
Everyone was calling her a slut and a whore, and said that she and Zhuang Li were the same kind of people, so they always protected each other.
These foul-smelling words made Wan Anni feel sick to her stomach. She threw her phone away, rushed into the bathroom, and retched into the toilet.
Yi Jiangnan hurried in to pat her back, his face full of heartache.
Zhuang Li immediately retweeted this Weibo post, adding: [This is the truth.]
Within three minutes, Xu Jingjing and Zhou Banxia immediately forwarded this Weibo post, firmly stating their position.
Xi Ming knocked on the door and asked worriedly, "Is Wan Annie okay? I transferred it to her too."
At this moment, Xi Ming's fans started to make a fuss again, saying that he had been led astray by Zhuang Li and now liked to hang out with a group of money-worshiping and vain bastards, and that sooner or later he would be cheated of all his property.
Wan Anni was still vomiting in the bathroom, a lingering effect from the cyberbullying she endured. She had no other choice but to appear on this show. She wasn't there for a blind date; she was there to advertise her studio, which was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Zhuang Li picked up Wan Annie's laptop and said loudly, "Wan Annie, can I borrow your computer?"
Wan Anni vomited a mouthful of sour water and replied weakly, "You can use it."
Only the physical pain could temporarily make her forget the torment in her heart. The stomach cramps actually made her feel much better.
Zhuang Li turned on the computer and his fingertips danced quickly.
Xi Ming didn't understand what he was doing, but didn't ask any more questions.
Ten minutes later, Zhuang Li posted a series of screenshots using an anonymous account, @Mrs. Wang, with a warning: "Don't be a fool."
The screenshots show chat logs between Manager Wang and Wan Annie's best friend over the years, and the content is very explosive. Before Wan Annie resigned, her best friend and Manager Wang were already having an affair, and the two were calling each other husband and wife.
On the day Wan Annie resigned, the conversation between the two was very interesting:
Best friend: [Finally got rid of Wan Annie! The position of chief designer is mine, right?]
Manager Wang: [Have you got her design draft?]
Girlfriend: [I got it.]
Manager Wang: [That's fine. The higher-ups really like her design style.]
Girlfriend: [Nothing will happen, right?]
Manager Wang: [No, as long as everyone says the designs are yours, she has no evidence and no witnesses, so taking her to court is pointless. And with her slutty looks, who would believe her?]
Girlfriend: [Husband, do you really not like her? ]
Manager Wang: [Wife, you have to believe me! I only love you!]
Girlfriend: [Bah, you came to me because you can't handle her? I don't believe you!]
…
More screenshots were uploaded by Zhuang Li continuously.
Netizens who have already nailed Wan Annie to the pillar of shame: [……]
The reversal happened so quickly that they were completely unable to react. All the insults became a joke at this moment.
Manager Wang and her best friend soon discovered this Weibo post and immediately came out to say it was fake.
Mrs. Wang also responded: "I trust my husband. This kind of chat screenshot can be photoshopped. Don't think I'm easy to fool!"
Zhuang Li smiled lightly and continued to send Manager Wang’s transfer records, house purchase records, and car purchase records to his best friend.
Manager Wang, who is always stingy with his wife and daughter, has spent tens of millions on his best friend.
Mrs. Wang suddenly became silent.
Manager Wang and her best friend looked at the bills and cold sweat began to appear on their foreheads.
Soon, the final straw that broke the camel's back was posted online by Zhuang Li. It was a pregnancy test with her best friend's name clearly written on it. A single woman suddenly became pregnant. The child must have a source, right?
Mrs. Wang's hands were shaking. She slowly turned to look at her husband, who was sitting beside her, his face covered in sweat. It turned out that she had indirectly helped the mistress so much! She had driven away the mistress's rival, helping her secure a high-level management position and a high salary.
How stupid was she to believe those "snitches"? What's even more ridiculous is that the person who snitched on her turned out to be the real mistress.
The other party must have laughed at me behind my back and called me a fool a lot over the years, right?
Mrs. Wang's eyes were filled with rage.
The best friend vehemently denied the accusations and even filmed a video on the spot, pounding her flat belly with her fists to prove that she was not pregnant.
Many netizens left comments below: [Sister, we believe in you! ]
Zhuang Li retorted nonchalantly, "If you can, don't ask for long leave from work to go out of town to take care of your pregnancy. If you can, don't let your belly get too big after three months. If you can, don't bring the baby back to City B after ten months. There's no point in getting an abortion now. I'll be watching you. I'll know your every move."
After he finished speaking, he attached his best friend's leave request and plane ticket - a year-long vacation was just right for having a baby; the Life Valley in Province G was known as a holy place for nurturing pregnancy.
The solid evidence comes one after another, and the hard evidence comes one after another, making it irrefutable.
The bestie quickly deleted the video of her patting her belly and went offline.
Mrs. Wang posted an angry Weibo post: "Back then, you snitched on me, saying Wan Anni was a mistress. I never thought you were playing tricks on me! If Wan Anni hadn't helped you so much, would you be where you are today? Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? Just wait, I'm going to sue you for illegal acquisition! I want you to return all the money you've taken from my husband over the years!"
After posting on Weibo, Mrs. Wang pounced on Manager Wang and started to tear him apart frantically. Their daughter hid in the corner and cried loudly in fear.
The internet was completely silent, no one was shouting or cursing, and certainly no one was apologizing. The story was moving so fast that it was hard for anyone to keep up.
Zhuang Li used his own Weibo account to repost the anonymous Weibo post that released the evidence, adding the following text: [I told you, this is the truth.]
Xi Ming quickly forwarded this Weibo post to expand its influence.
It took a long time before some people started deleting their aggressive comments, and some even apologized. However, many more furious people flocked to Zhuang Li's Weibo, shouting, "Maybe Wan Anni was wrongly accused, but you can't clear yourself! There's solid evidence to support your actions! You're a real bitch!"
This message received countless likes from netizens. Feeling humiliated by Wan Annie's incident, they wanted to get back at Zhuang Li.
The truth is unimportant to them. They don't even consider the pain the person being slandered will endure. They simply want to vent their negative emotions, nothing more. They seek pleasure by hurting others.
This is the truth about cyberbullying.
Zhuang Li was too lazy to even read these rubbish remarks.
He put down the computer and shouted, "Wan Annie, come out and stop vomiting. The problem is solved."
"What?" The weak Wan Annie was helped out of the bathroom by Yi Jiangnan, her pale face full of confusion.
"Check your phone." Zhuang Li raised his chin.
Yi Jiangnan quickly took the phone from the bed.
When Wan Anni unlocked the screen, what she saw was no longer humiliation and abuse, but words like "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
She was completely stunned. This kind of scene had only appeared in her dreams.
Zhuang Li spoke slowly, "I told you not to give up any of your rights. When you're being slandered, you should speak up for yourself. If no one listens, you should take up legal action to fight."
"So," Zhuang Li raised his fingertips and ordered, "Sue them. I'll help you hire a lawyer."
Wan Annie repeated foolishly: "Prosecution?"
Zhuang Lishen nodded. "Yes, sue. Your high school classmates, teachers, friends, colleagues, superiors, anyone who has slandered you with false statements, you can sue them. Make a list for me, don't leave anyone out, and I'll help you."
Wan Annie was still in a daze, but Yi Jiangnan was already holding her head and said anxiously, "Hurry up and thank Mr. Zhuang!"
Wan Annie: "Thank you, thank you."
Xi Ming secretly sent a text message to Xiao Juanmao: [Don't worry, I'll cover all the legal fees. You're doing great, and I'll support you completely! You're amazing, and your husband is so proud of you.]
After typing the word "husband", his ears turned red. He always thought he was rich and could let Curly do whatever he wanted.
Zhuang Li: "..."
Why is it that every time when he feels disgusted with the world or even wants to destroy it, this big fool will pop up and tell him with practical actions how pure and beautiful his love for him is?
Zhuang Li shook his head and laughed, then held Xi Ming's face and kissed him deeply.
"Actually, we can have some clear soup tonight," he said in a hoarse voice. "Clear soup with milk has the strongest flavor."
He gently kissed Xi Ming's hot ear and said meaningfully, "I'm very good at sucking."
Xi Ming: “!!!”
"Let's go back right away!" Xi Ming immediately pulled the little curly-haired boy into his arms and dragged him towards the door.
Zhuang Li turned around and said, "Wan Annie, do you know how cyberbullying hurts you? Words don't kill people, they kill fragile hearts. So, quickly strengthen your heart."
Wan Anni nodded hesitantly, still confused as to what had happened. One second, she was being reviled by everyone; the next, she was cleared of all charges! How had her and her best friend's situations been reversed?
So confused!
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In another bedroom, Meng Lan was holding a round machine and looking at it left and right.
The system said with a pained look, "After watching the show, I don't think you can defeat Zhuang Li. So I used my energy to buy you this machine on credit. It's called 'Your Secret, I Know It'. It's a multifunctional lie detector. It can detect a person's inner thoughts and reveal them through voice."
"For example, if you're lying, it'll yell 'You're lying!' If you're facing your crush, it'll say 'I love you!' Tomorrow, take it to the living room and tell everyone it's a toy you bought overseas, and ask them to play with you.
"People like Zhuang Li are heartless. He won't give true love to anyone. Let him put his hand on it and ask him the most pointed questions, such as whether he loves Xi Ming, whether he loves Xi Ming's money or his personality, how many boyfriends he has had, etc. This machine will naturally peel off his skin and reveal his true face.
"Xi Ming, having played the game before, will know that this machine is very accurate. He will definitely be furious if he finds out that Zhuang Li has told so many lies. This will give you a chance."
Meng Lan nodded happily, then hesitated and said, "If I lie, this machine will detect it, right? What if someone asks me tough questions? What should I do?"
"Don't worry about that. When it's your turn, I'll access the central control of this machine and help you cover it up."
"Aren't you unable to access the internet?" Meng Lan asked worriedly.
"I can still connect the smart items I brought from the system mall. I just tried it." The system said confidently: "Tomorrow, we will definitely be able to expose Zhuang Li's true face. He's the kind of person who only cares about money and himself. He will definitely disappoint Xi Ming!"
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