Fifteen minutes ago.
In the administrative office, Qin Taizhang, casually dressed, personally welcomed Ji Chuxing and Zhou Sixue into the room.
Zhou Sixue was still unaware of what had transpired. She was still reeling from the fear of the entire school finding out that she was the daughter of a murderer. When she looked up, she saw the principal, Director Yan, and another man sitting in the office, all looking at her with earnest concern.
"Miss Zhou, this is Chief Qin from the provincial bureau. Don't worry; we've called you here today to understand some details and also to inform you of certain matters," Director Yan said, trying to keep his voice as gentle as possible. However, his usual stern demeanor made this sudden change somewhat unsettling.
Just then, Qin Taizhang suddenly turned his gaze to Ji Chuxing, who had just entered behind Zhou Sixue, and addressed her with great respect, "Miss Ji."
The entire office: "?"
Ji Chuxing casually waved her hand and sat down. "Ignore me for now. Let's get to the point."
She then pulled out a pack of milk tablets from her pocket, popped two into her mouth, and, under the watchful eyes of everyone in the room, put the pack back in her pocket, spread her hands, and said nonchalantly, "That's all there is."
Principal, Director Yan, and Old Huang: "..."
Old Huang was almost exasperated. Who on earth wanted her milk tablets?
Only Zhou Sixue couldn't stifle a laugh.
Qin Taizhang cleared his throat and asked gently, "Miss Zhou, are you the daughter of Zhou Ningcheng?"
Zhou Sixue paused, then nodded. "Yes, I am."
Qin Taizhang visibly relaxed. "All these years, because of this miscarriage of justice, you have suffered. Rest assured, since the case has been handed to me, I will ensure that justice is served."
Zhou Sixue was completely lost. "What? What do you mean by miscarriage of justice? Is there more to my father's case?"
Qin Taizhang nodded. Before Zhou Sixue arrived, he had already briefed the principal and Director Yan on the situation. Zhou Ningcheng's death was indeed not as straightforward as it seemed.
The Leopard and his group had a shady past. They claimed to have gone legit, but they continued to operate in the black market, trafficking illegal goods between Nan City and the South Pacific. The International Special Security Bureau (ISSB) had been keeping an eye on them, and local authorities were also trying to gather evidence to bring them to justice.
However, the Leopard was a powerful figure, and it wasn't easy for the local police to handle him. Moreover, he had become more cautious in recent years, and the ISSB, busy with other matters, had seemingly relaxed their surveillance.
Zhou Ningcheng, though he appeared to be a simple truck driver, was actually an undercover agent whose real identity could not be disclosed. His public name was not his true name, which Qin Taizhang almost forgot until Ji Chuxing reminded him the night before.
And the so-called car accident was not a simple one either.
Qin Taizhang, being a man of action, along with Deputy Zheng's slip-up, managed to uncover a lot of information in just one night.
Zhou Sixue listened, tears welling up in her eyes.
So, her father was not a murderer but a hero!
They were all wrong, those who mocked and insulted her were all wrong.
"Fortunately, thanks to Miss Ji, this case, which might have been buried in the archives, is now being brought to light. It is my duty to ensure that justice is served," Qin Taizhang said.
Zhou Sixue nodded emphatically, her eyes shining as she looked at Ji Chuxing.
Ji Chuxing crunched on her milk tablet, feeling uncomfortable under the gaze. She slowly pulled out another tablet and offered it to Zhou Sixue. "Here, have one."
Zhou Sixue suddenly lunged forward and hugged Ji Chuxing. "Goddess Ji, thank you so much!"
Ji Chuxing stiffened, her hair standing on end. She held back the urge to push Zhou Sixue away.
Qin Taizhang spoke seriously, "I've heard about the incident on the school forum. Both yesterday's incident with Miss Ji and today's with Miss Zhou have deeper reasons. One is a key witness, and the other is the child of a hero. I hope the school can handle this properly and not let a hero die in vain."
The principal's expression grew serious. "Chief Qin, rest assured. We will protect both students."
Zhou Sixue nodded emphatically.
Ji Chuxing: "..."
It's not necessary, thanks!
Given the gravity of the situation, Qin Taizhang kept Zhou Sixue for further discussion, while Ji Chuxing left early.
"So... the rumors on the school forum were all lies? Zhou's dad was the victim!" Zhao Feifei exclaimed.
Lu Xing clenched his fists. "A bunch of rumor-mongering flies. I'll deal with them!"
Ji Chuxing, of course, did not disclose everything to her classmates. Zhou Ningcheng was an undercover agent, and his true identity must remain a secret. The official line would be that the original case was a miscarriage of justice, and Zhou Ningcheng was the victim.
Class 16 generally accepted this. Reflecting on the vile comments on the forum, and considering how soft-spoken and cute Zhou Sixue was, no one could bear to see her treated this way.
Immediately, the class members grabbed their phones and started arguing with the forum users again.
Just then, Zhou Sixue was brought back by Old Huang.
During the break, Old Huang briefly addressed the class. "Although the school doesn't allow phones, I know you're more informed about the forum than I am. I hope the rumors didn't start from us. Miss Zhou is the victim, and we should support each other. The principal will handle this, so don't cause any trouble."
Old Huang left, hands behind his back.
Several girls in the class rushed to comfort Zhou Sixue, berating the people who had spoken ill of her on the forum.
Some people had slandered Zhou Sixue without knowing the truth, while others attacked indiscriminately. Even the few who tried to speak up for her were drowned out by the online onslaught.
"They only dare to say these things because of anonymity. Who knows what kind of trash is hiding behind those anonymous accounts!"
Zhao Feifei hooked her arm around Zhou Sixue's neck. "Little Six, don't be afraid. Sis Feifei's got your back!"
Wu Hao and the others thumped their chests. "Yeah, Class 16's got your back!"
Zhou Sixue, overwhelmed with gratitude, bowed repeatedly. "Thank you, everyone!"
Zhao Feifei, sucking on a lollipop, said, "Brother Lu, let's go to the network center. Whoever posted this probably doesn't know who they're dealing with!"
Lu Xing stood up. "Let's go!"
"Yeah, we'll check the backend and find the poster!"
Ji Chuxing took a sip of her cola and sighed in satisfaction. "No need to be so complicated."
Everyone turned to look at her, eyes sparkling.
Goddess Ji was about to unleash a big move!
Ji Chuxing waved her new phone. "Initial accounts on the school forum are registered with student numbers. Here, you can see the student numbers and names online right now."
Everyone was shocked and quickly pulled out their phones to check.
They were stunned.
Oh my God!
What kind of monsters were these!
Ji Chuxing, meanwhile, lay down on the desk and began to snore. Drinking milk tea kept her awake, and she hadn't slept enough the night before.