This time, Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian's situation was not spared either. A torrent of public opinion surged, even forcing the authorities to hold a press conference for the two students.
At the press conference, an official representative solemnly clarified: "We hereby formally clarify the irresponsible reports circulating online and in some news media recently. Lin Chen's high score of 713 points was achieved through his genuine talent and ability, without any cheating. The claims that he leaked the questions in advance or that our department covered for him are baseless. As for Liu Tiantian's score, it is equally valid."
To prove their claims, the official announcement included a major piece of news: "This afternoon at 5 PM, we will publish Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian's exam papers and standard answers on the official website. Please check them yourselves at that time."
There was no time for a Q&A session at the press conference. The officials left hastily after speaking, leaving the crowd with expressions of anticipation mixed with slight disappointment. They were all quietly waiting for 5 p.m., hoping for the moment when the truth would be revealed.
Finally, five o'clock arrived. A massive influx of netizens flooded the official website, causing it to crash due to excessive traffic. Fortunately, some people were quick enough to download the exam papers before the network crashed. They eagerly shared the papers online, and in no time, Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian's college entrance exam papers spread throughout the entire internet.
A careful examination of Lin Chen's exam paper reveals his clear thought process, neat handwriting, and perfect answers to each question. While Liu Tiantian's exam paper is 70% similar to Lin Chen's, considering her recent efforts and progress, it's not impossible. Moreover, she has a large fan base, and Lin Chen, through Black Mamba and Little General's media manipulation, quickly quelled the online criticism.
Although a small number of people still raised questions, they were quickly drowned out by a chorus of support. Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian were finally exonerated, and despite all the turmoil, Lin Chen, as the central figure in the incident, remained silent. Instead, Liu Tiantian began to appear frequently in the public eye, using her influence to alleviate some of the pressure on Lin Chen.
Despite their incredible abilities, reporters and social media influencers couldn't find any trace of Lin Chen. It was as if he had vanished from the face of the earth, leaving everyone baffled.
"Where did Lin Chen go?" Everyone wondered.
At this moment, Lin Chen was comfortably lying in his bed at home, having slept for several days and nights without going out. When he woke up, he keenly sensed that someone had been in the room, and it wasn't Wang Nanshan or Liu Xinxin. There was a faint fragrance in the air, a fragrance that Lin Chen felt was somewhat familiar with, but he couldn't immediately remember whose it was.
"Sister Xin Xin? Uncle Nan?" Lin Chen tried calling out twice, but no one responded.
Just then, the maid happened to pass by, and Lin Chen stopped her to ask what was going on. It turned out that Wang Nanshan and Liu Xinxin had both gone out, leaving him alone at home.
Lin Chen went downstairs and into the kitchen to find food. He hadn't eaten all day, and his stomach was growling loudly. After rummaging around in the kitchen, he finally found some food and began to eat it heartily. All the disturbances and speculations from the outside world seemed to have been left behind.
Lin Chen was immersed in a sea of delicious food, the tender shrimp melting in his mouth, the taste exquisite. However, in this peaceful and pleasant moment, the doorbell rang abruptly, shattering the tranquility.
"Who is it?" Lin Chen frowned slightly, his mouth full of shrimp, and called out indistinctly. However, there was only silence outside the door, and no response came.
Seeing this, the maid quickly stepped forward and gently opened the door. Lin Chen continued to enjoy his meal, not giving it a second thought.
However, not long after, Lin Chen felt a familiar presence quietly approaching. He initially thought it was just a maid who had accidentally wandered into the kitchen, so he didn't pay much attention. However, suddenly, a pair of arms wrapped around him from behind, pressing tightly against his body.
That familiar scent wafted into his nostrils again, causing Lin Chen to pause slightly in surprise. Wasn't this the unique fragrance he had smelled in his room that morning? A question arose in his mind: who could be here at this time?
"You..." Lin Chen was about to ask when a familiar, slightly teasing voice came from behind him: "Lin Chen, you actually remember me?"
Upon hearing the voice, a figure instantly flashed into Lin Chen's mind. A smile played on his lips as he turned to try and see the person's face clearly. However, the other person didn't seem to intend to let go of him easily, their arms tightly wrapped around his waist, preventing him from moving.
The two remained locked in a tense standoff in the kitchen, the atmosphere slightly awkward. Seeing this, some of the servants tactfully moved away, pretending not to have seen anything.
The rampaging little loli—Jin Songzhu!
Lin Chen's feelings for Jin Songzhu were always complex and indescribable. He knew that what he felt for Jin Songzhu was not love, but rather a deep sense of guilt. Jin Songzhu's experiences aroused his pity; she had been humiliated by scum like Wu Yifan and others, and then tricked by Lin Ruoyan into "sleeping" with him in the boys' dormitory.
Therefore, Lin Chen always wanted to do his best to make it up to her.
Destroying Wu Yifan was a form of compensation for her; severely damaging Jin Xianxiu's family was revenge against those who had hurt her. However, Lin Chen never expected that this once-rampant little girl would actually come to his house on her own initiative.
And what about Jin Songzhu? She initially approached Lin Chen simply because of his immense strength, which could help her seek revenge. However, as their relationship deepened, she discovered that Lin Chen was like a bottomless black hole, harboring countless secrets that irresistibly drew her in. Yet, in the process of exploration, she gradually found herself deeply entangled, unable to extricate herself.
From secretly climbing into Lin Chen's bed in the university dormitory, to hiding in the bathroom and having Lin Chen's holy water poured over her head, to openly crawling into Lin Chen's bed, every action of hers was filled with possessiveness towards Lin Chen. However, the wounds in her heart were not so easy to heal, even though Lin Chen had already helped her get rid of her two great enemies, Wu Yifan and Jin Xianxiu.
When the news of Lin Chen's sudden expulsion arrived, Jin Songzhu felt as if she had lost her entire world. She frantically searched for Lin Chen's whereabouts, even going so far as to suspend her studies again. However, all of this was in vain; she was unable to find Lin Chen's whereabouts.
Later, she learned from the news that Lin Chen had gone to Lu Tiancheng and achieved great success. At that moment, her heart finally calmed down a little. Although her heart was filled with longing for Lin Chen, she still hesitated and did not go to Lu Tiancheng to find him.
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