Chapter 144 - 117: A Small Interlude Before the Broadcast
Chapter 144: Chapter 117: A Small Interlude Before the Broadcast
A subtle light flickered in Shu Yao’s eyes. "I know a little."
Ke Dancheng said, "The Austin family is in charge of the Main Brain’s maintenance projects and has produced many of its engineers. In the Federation, aside from Your Majesty and the Commander, only members of the Austin family can get firsthand information from the Main Brain. So, they knew exactly when it would be restarting the Star Network livestreams."
Shu Yao nodded.
’From what she understood, the Austin family’s power didn’t stop there. In addition to Main Brain maintenance, they also had a family enterprise, Ouchuang Technology, which controlled nearly all of the Federation’s most advanced science and technology, with applications in various fields, especially the military.’
Ke Dancheng added, "There’s a guy in Class 1 named Edgar. He’s on bad terms with You Dan and is one of Lin Zhenxiang’s classmates. Edgar is from the Austin family. Lin Zhenxiang confessed that he was the one who revealed the exact time the Main Brain would restart the Star Network livestreams to her during a conversation."
A look of realization dawned on Shu Yao’s face.
’That Edgar... he was always stirring up trouble. She vaguely remembered him.’
Ke Dancheng said, "But my uncle said that while this whole thing looks simple on the surface, it doesn’t really hold up to scrutiny."
’Who would believe she has no connection to the Austin family!’
Thinking about what happened today, Shu Yao couldn’t help but ask, "So Vice District Chief Luo didn’t go after her for the illegal drug issue?"
"Of course he did!" Ke Dancheng said, his eyes full of scorn. "Trafficking illegal drugs is a crime for both the buyer and the seller! She confessed she actually made that vial herself after hearing you mention the ratio yesterday! The so-called purchase record for over seven million was a complete fabrication!"
Ke Dancheng’s tone was laced with clear disdain.
’Lin Zhenxiang’s motive was obvious.’
’She was just trying to use this as an opportunity to curry favor, hoping for lenient treatment during Luo Xingyu’s investigation.’
Shu Yao wanted to laugh just thinking about how solemnly Lin Zhenxiang had made her claims.
’What was even more baffling was that after confessing to her own despicable actions, Lin Zhenxiang had the audacity to post a photo of herself with Ling Yunyun on her blog!’
’Does she have no shame?!’
"I’ll have my aunt clarify things about that photo."
Ke Dancheng had only seen Lin Zhenxiang’s blog on the way to the Shu family’s home. If he’d known about it back at the hospital, he would’ve had his aunt issue a clarification right then and there.
"Don’t." Shu Yao stopped him. "The Lin Family has some deep roots in Zone 2. Your aunt and uncle haven’t solidified their position there yet. It’s best not to have them do anything that would offend the Lin Family."
Ke Dancheng immediately realized he had been too impulsive. He was touched that Shu Yao was being so considerate of his aunt and uncle.
But the more he thought about it, the more agitated he became. His expression turned stiff as he said woodenly,
"I bet Lin Zhenxiang is counting on that, which is why she’s so brazenly using her blog to build up her own image! When I saw my uncle return to the hospital today, I could tell something was wrong with his expression. I bet whoever is backing Lin Zhenxiang gave my uncle a warning!"
He wasn’t wrong.
’Edgar, a scion of the Austin family, was already incredibly arrogant at school. Relying on his background, why would he be afraid of some newly promoted vice district chief?’
Ke Dancheng was completely exasperated. "If we just do nothing, we’re letting Lin Zhenxiang get away with it too easily!"
’Lin Zhenxiang has a professional PR team behind her. And on their side? There were just the two of them.’
’How could they possibly win?’
Shu Yao, however, didn’t seem to be provoked at all.
She gave a small smile and said quietly, "Don’t worry. Someone else won’t be able to stand it."
Just as she said that, Jiang Fei arrived.
Everyone knew the Star Network livestreams were back online today. Jiang Fei had been itching to come over, but he had missed her when he stopped by that morning.
He was clearly familiar with Shu Yao’s kitchen. His voice rang out from outside before he even came in:
"Sister Bao, what are you making for the stream today?"
Jiang Fei finally appeared after playing with Xiao Juzi outside for a bit. When he saw Shu Yao was still cleaning scallions, an expression of disgust immediately crossed his face.
He hated ingredients with such a strong, pungent smell. Whenever he saw a streamer prepping scallions in a broadcast with the taste-sharing system enabled, he would change the channel without a second thought.
He quickly pinched his nose and backed away.
"Sister Bao, you don’t have to go that hard! Oh, Ke, you’re here too!"
Shu Yao asked, "Have you seen Lin Zhenxiang’s blog?"
"Why would I look at her page?" Jiang Fei hadn’t followed Lin Zhenxiang’s updates for a long time now.
’Though he used to be quite a fan.’
Hearing Shu Yao bring it up, Ke Dancheng instantly knew what she was getting at. He immediately walked over to Jiang Fei. "Senior Jiang, you should see this."
He shared the link to Lin Zhenxiang’s blog with Jiang Fei.
After seeing the photos posted there, Jiang Fei stared at the nutritional meal set in the pictures, his expression turning suspicious.