The incident in the live stream instantly went viral, catching Li Ming and the others off guard. Zhao Xiaohan had already discussed it with Ruan Qing'an, and even before they took action, the public opinion had already spiraled out of control and was even escalating.
The online outcry grew louder, forcing school leaders and others behind Li Ming to quickly suppress public opinion.
Inside the dean's office.
The middle-aged man, who should have been sitting in an office chair, was standing at the desk, bowing and scraping, while Dawn sat in a chair with his arms crossed, his face gloomy: "How is it going now?"
“…Young Master Li, this matter is really difficult to handle.”
The dean was also somewhat troubled. This kind of thing was already quite sensitive, and now it had been made public. Dawn was in the eye of the storm and could fall at any moment.
Such things are usually kept hidden in the shadows. Even if Li Ming really wanted to punish those students, it wouldn't be impossible for him to do so. It's just that now, a live broadcast has brought it directly into the open.
This completely cut off any possibility of backroom deals. Even if they wanted to silence people, they couldn't possibly shut down the entire school, let alone the fact that Leon Lai had been lording it over everyone for quite some time...
The dean was fully aware of this, but dared not say it outright. He could only explain, "In short, Young Master Li, the current situation is that we can only suppress this matter and protect you."
"Do you expect me to let Ruan Qingan and Song Xijun go?"
Li Ming's expression suddenly darkened, and the dean quickly said, "No, no, it's just that the current situation is really not suitable. The most urgent thing right now is to get you out of here."
"It seems impossible to drag Ruan Qingan and Song Xijun into this this time. We can only shift the blame onto those who were beaten, regardless of whether what they say is true or false. That's the only way."
Upon hearing this, Li Ming's expression shifted, and after a moment he finally stood up abruptly: "Okay, then we'll do it your way."
The dean nodded repeatedly, but Li Ming suddenly added a comment.
"Ruan Qing'an was the mastermind behind this incident. Even if she doesn't pay the price this time, she won't get away with it."
"Ha, I want her to come and beg me to let her go."
Li Ming spoke in a fierce voice, his eyes filled with almost twisted malice. Ruan Qing'an's arrogant and contemptuous gaze was still vivid in his mind.
He will tear her apart with his own hands!
The so-called clear-up truth was completely overturned overnight. The few people who originally wanted to ask Li Ming for help to plot against Ruan Qingan and Song Xijun didn't even have time to react before they were given a major demerit and made to take the blame for everything.
Including Leon Lai, he was also led by school leaders to issue a public apology, which calmed things down in a short time.
...
When Song Xijun walked into the classroom, several classmates who passed by him quickly left, seemingly whispering to each other.
Song Xijun didn't pay much attention; he was used to this kind of treatment. However, when he looked up at the back of the classroom, Ruan Qing'an was sitting in the very back, playing on her phone, surrounded by a completely empty space.
As if she were hiding from something, no one dared to approach her.
This is simply unbelievable for someone like Nguyen Thanh An, who has an excessively good ability to connect with others...
Just then, Ruan Qing'an saw him and waved him over slightly: "Wooden head, come over here and see what's going on. What are you standing there for?"
"These people are—"
Why bother with them?
Ruan Qingan interrupted him directly, handing the phone to Song Xijun: "Li Ming is just furious."
Song Xijun then realized that Ruan Qingan was watching a video of Leon Lai apologizing in public. Even more outrageous, she had chosen to play it on repeat with the sound amplified, so that half the classroom could hear Leon Lai's repeated apologies.
No one dared to laugh, except for Ruan Qing'an, whose laughter was the most unrestrained and full of sarcasm. But Song Xijun found her much more endearing than when she chased after dawn in her past life...
Through her hair, Song Xijun glanced at the students around her, all of whom had their heads down and didn't dare to look at her.
He sat down next to Ruan Qing'an and asked, "Don't you feel uncomfortable?"
You mean them?
As Song Xijun spoke, leaning back in her chair, she noticed Ruan Qing'an was still watching the video, and her eyes grew increasingly dark: "From junior high to university, wherever you went, you were always surrounded by a huge crowd."
"so what?"
Ruan Qing'an chuckled and turned to look at Song Xijun. Her leaden eyes were focused and serious, and only he remained in her gaze: "Then do you want me to apologize to Li Ming?"
"Stop joking. I think you're really a blockhead. When I made a move against Li Ming, I knew what the outcome would be. If I can't crush him this time, given his influence at the school, I'll definitely be ostracized by the students to avoid dragging them down with me."
She knew perfectly well, yet she spoke of it as if she didn't care at all.
She was clearly used to be highly praised...
Song Xijun's gaze flickered as he looked at Ruan Qing'an, and he hurriedly looked away. The stark contrast felt like a hammer blow, leaving his heart feeling empty for a moment.
He changed the subject somewhat awkwardly, pulling his thoughts away from every word Ruan Qing'an said: "You said that if I got a spot in the TIP school preliminary selection, I would promise you one thing."
"Ah, I did say that, but I was afraid you wouldn't agree."
Ruan Qingan casually said this, and finally turned off his phone.
Song Xijun didn't even know what he was panicking about. He could only look away and force himself to think about what Ruan Qing'an wanted to get from him, but in the next moment—
Ruan Qing'an suddenly stood up and stepped past Song Xijun. The cool fragrance mixed with the smell of smoke lingered at the tip of her nose, but her leaden gray eyes only glanced over it lightly.
"Come home with me after the tIP school preliminary selection."
"It's not difficult, is it, you blockhead?"
She chuckled softly and walked out of the classroom. Only that intoxicating scent seemed to ignite her hormones. Song Xijun could still remember the feel of that waist. That night in the art studio, she had been lying on top of him like a cat.
Song Xijun's Adam's apple bobbed slightly. Only after Ruan Qing'an's figure disappeared from sight did he lower his head, half-covering his expression with his slender hand, and sigh, his voice hoarse with desire.
This woman is really...
It's incredibly wicked, yet it's like a curse.
How did Dawn manage to endure it in her past life?
【Affection Level: 15】
It was time for class, but Ruan Qing'an was nowhere to be seen. The old professor asked around several times, but no one knew anything.
Song Xijun could only guess that this delinquent girl was probably out gallivanting somewhere again. It wasn't until he went to the counselor's office that he finally heard Ruan Qing'an's name.
"Sigh... I never expected Leon Lai to be so ruthless."
"What is he planning to do now?"
"I don't know, but I called Ruan Qing'an over."
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