Chapter 924 - Chapter 924: Slander
Chapter 924: Slander
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
It was just a post on the forum. No one expected Ye Leng’an to call the police.
Such incidents had occurred before. If matters escalated, the parties involved would typically resort to reporting to the school to handle the situation.
However, no one anticipated that Ye Leng’an would deviate from the norm and directly involve the police in this matter.
The arrival of the police for investigation left many students bewildered. Despite being university students, they were still naive. Therefore, seeing so many police officers made them feel intimidated, especially those who had commented on the post, fearing they might be held accountable.
The post had garnered significant attention, resulting in widespread concern across the campus.
Initially, the school intended to mediate the situation, but the principal intervened.
While the forum had moderators, there were still many who blindly followed without discerning right from wrong.
Similar incidents had occurred before, but the school’s intervention had typically quelled the situation.
However, this was merely addressing the symptoms, not the root cause.
The principal saw an opportunity to crack down on those who spread rumors and caused trouble on the forum, irrespective of the truth.
This stern stance from the school instilled fear in suspicious students, reducing the spread of rumors on the forum.
Zhou Cui’an, as the poster, was swiftly identified by the police.
She was summoned to the police station to give a statement. Ye Leng’an decided to take legal action against her.
Despite knowing Ye Leng’an’s intentions, Zhou Cui’an felt aggrieved and angered by the court summons. She believed she had merely stated the facts and couldn’t comprehend being accused of slander.
Unable to resolve the matter alone, Zhou Cui’an sought help from Huangfu Shaohua, hoping he could prevent the situation from escalating to court. Otherwise, she feared she wouldn’t be able to face others in the future.
Huangfu Shaohua didn’t refuse either. He still had an interest in Zhou Cui’an, so he didn’t plan to abandon her for the time being.
Zhou Cui’an was completely unaware of Huangfu Shaohua’s thoughts. Upon receiving his assurance, she breathed a sigh of relief and felt fortunate. It was a good thing that she hadn’t confronted Huangfu Shaohua after learning about his fiancée. Otherwise, even if they didn’t break up, they would have ended up in a cold war, leaving her at a loss on how to proceed.
Simultaneously, she harbored deep resentment towards Ye Leng’an. It wasn’t just because of the incident where the forum post blew up, but also because Ye Leng’an revealed Huangfu Shaohua’s engagement.
She believed that if Ye Leng’an hadn’t disclosed Huangfu Shaohua’s engagement, she wouldn’t have been in such a dilemma.
At that moment, Ye Leng’an was completely unaware of Zhou Cui’an’s thoughts. If she had known, she would probably have silently cursed her for being stupid!
With no classes in the afternoon, Ye Leng’an decided to visit Huangye Group to meet Huangfu Ruiling.
Along the way, she still received a lot of attention. However, people only dared to look, refraining from whispering or gossiping any further. It must be said that Ye Leng’an’s action of calling the police this time really served as a deterrent. At least now, people were not speaking as recklessly as before. Even the various rumors and gossip around the school had significantly decreased, and the campus seemed to have quieted down a lot all at once.
Unfazed by the attention, Ye Leng’an proceeded to Huangye Group.
Upon entering the office, she found Huangfu Ruiling engrossed in work.
As the noise startled Huangfu Ruiling, he promptly stood up and approached the door.
In the company, nobody dared to enter without knocking. So, hearing the disturbance, Huangfu Ruiling anticipated Ye Leng’an’s visit.
“I came to invite you for lunch since there are no classes this afternoon!” Ye Leng’an extended her hand, intertwining it with Huangfu Ruiling’s. Drawing closer, she planted a kiss on his cheek. “How about it, Master Huangfu?”
Taking her hand, Huangfu Ruiling seated himself on the sofa. With an indulgent expression, he replied, “I couldn’t decline such an invitation from my dear. Where shall we dine? We’ll head there shortly.”
“I’ve already made reservations. Just follow me later.” Ye Leng’an smiled, receiving no objections from Huangfu Ruiling.
As the two shared a tender moment, a knock interrupted them.
A shadow flickered in Huangfu Ruiling’s eyes, his brows furrowing slightly before he composed himself. “Come in!”
The visitor was none other than Li San. Upon seeing Ye Leng’an, he paused momentarily, evidently surprised by her presence.
“What’s the matter?” Huangfu Ruiling asked casually.
Li San hesitated, casting a glance at Ye Leng’an, before finally speaking up. “Master, Miss Ye, Huangfu Shaohua seems to have mobilized some resources today to investigate Miss Ye’s case.”
Understanding dawned upon Ye Leng’an as she nodded in realization. “He’s trying to help Zhou Cui’an vent her anger!”