"Ning Junpeng, I don't remember."
"I was a little drunk that day. My head was blurry. I can't remember clearly!"
"Student Ning, don't ask anymore. If you ask me again, I'll give you the same answer. I really don't remember what happened that day!"
Without exception, Ning Junpeng's classmates gave the same answer. Either too much time had passed, or they were too drunk to remember anything.
Then, Ning Junpeng finally realized what was happening. His face was livid as he shouted angrily, "You bastards! How can you be drunk? You were very sober when you left! But now you're telling me otherwise."
Those classmates' eyes shifted as they said with a slightly guilty expression, "Student Ning, we really can't remember anything. Please don't question us anymore."
Ning Junpeng was so angry, "I just asked you to stand up and testify for Xiao Lingye. All of you are making excuses."
Ning Junpeng paused and looked at them suspiciously as he asked sharply, "Are you all bribed? Otherwise, how can all of you have the same excuses? Plus, I was there. None of you were drunk!"
When a few of the students heard this, their expressions became even more guilty. They straightened their necks and defended themselves, "Ning Junpeng, we'll be clear. We were too drunk to remember anything. Leave us be. I have something to do, so I'm leaving!" Then, the others also found excuses and left. They looked somewhat guilty and embarrassed.
Ning Junpeng looked at these people with anger and helplessness. He remembered why Xiao Lingye told him not to waste his time. Xiao Lingye knew that nothing would come of this. Someone was pulling the strings. As for who, a figure gradually appeared in Ning Junpeng's heart.
Ning Junpeng clenched his fists and returned to the school newsboard.
However, when he arrived there, he noticed that a crowd had gathered there. A few of his classmates from that night were there. The others surrounded Xiao Lingye, and they were very angry.
When Ning Junpeng saw this, he immediately ran over and stood in front of Xiao Lingye. He angrily and loudly questioned, "What are you doing?"
Xiao Lingye's other two roommates also stood in front of him. Seeing Ning Junpeng, they whispered to Ning Junpeng, "Didn't you go find these people to testify for Ye? Why is it that they suddenly appeared and said that Ye took advantage of Jiang Shuyu when she was drunk that day? Now, the others are forming a mob to attack Ye."
Ning Junpeng's face darkened when he heard that. His sharp gaze swept over the students who were standing there, and he angrily asked, "What did you say just now? Say it again!"
One of them straightened his neck and said loudly, "I will gladly say it again to stand up and expose Xiao Lingye, this hypocrite.
"We all know that Jiang Shuyu likes Xiao Lingye. Jiang Shuyu wanted to drink with Xiao Lingye that night. However, no one expected Xiao Lingye would take advantage of her after she was drunk. He even pulled her into his arms!" It confirmed the 'truth' in one of the pictures.
When Ning Junpeng heard this, he immediately grabbed the student's collar and said angrily, "You bastard, what nonsense are you talking about? Do you believe that I'll beat you to the ground?!"
That student didn't seem to be afraid of Ning Junpeng's threat and said loudly, "Ning Junpeng, no matter how much you beat me, I still have to tell the truth. Violence and threats can't cover up the truth."
"Bastard!" Ning Junpeng raised his fist and was about to punch him, but he was immediately pulled back by the other two roommates. They persuaded him, "Ah Jun, calm down! This punch of yours will bring huge trouble to Ye!"
Ning Junpeng immediately calmed down.
Then, his angry eyes stared intently at the classmate whose collar he was holding. He sneered and said, "I'm not going to forget this. I'll settle this debt with you in the future!"
"Student Ning, weren't you supposed to find people to testify for Xiao Lingye's innocence? They did come to tell the truth, and the truth is Xiao Lingye has raped Jiang Shuyu." A classmate said, "And now you're trying to silence the truth?"
"Right. Where are those students who are supposed to prove Xiao Lingye's innocence? Where are they?"
"Yes, Student Ning, where are they?"
Ning Junpeng's face was red. He was angry and helpless. He pursed his lips tightly and didn't say anything. Those people all said that they were drunk and couldn't remember anything from that night.
At this moment, someone jeered, "Haha, I think those people saw through Xiao Lingye's character clearly, so they are not willing to come out to testify, right?"
"Ha, I heard that there were quite a lot of people who went to the social event that night. Could it be that other than these few classmates, the other students aren't willing to come over to testify? How is that possible?" Someone clearly didn't believe it.
"Xiao Lingye, what else do you have to say now?" Someone pointed at Xiao Lingye again.
"Xiao Lingye, if you like Jiang Shuyu, then be a man. After all, student Jiang also likes you. When the two of you are together, no one will say anything about you. But you are a scumbag. You rejected her and then raped her. I look down on you!"
"That's right. To think that I used to admire you so much. I thought that not only are you handsome, capable, and talented, but your character is also good. But I see the truth now. You are a rapist!"
They were all criticizing Xiao Lingye.
Of course, there were also other voices.
"I don't believe that student Xiao Lingye is such a person. There must be a misunderstanding. Just like back then, didn't the entire school spread rumors about student Xiao Lingye, saying that Xiao Lingye was ungrateful, but in the end, weren't they all a lie?"
Moreover, the rumors were related to Jiang Shuyu too. Now that the situation also involved Jiang Shuyu, it was hard not to suspect that Jiang Shuyu was the mastermind behind this matter.
In this matter, it seemed to be that Jiang Shuyu had suffered a lot. However, Jiang Shuyu could also use this chance to take full control of Xiao Lingye. If this was true, then...
These clever students couldn't help but shiver. This woman was too scary. She used her own virginity to scheme against a man.
In any case, this matter was very disadvantageous to Xiao Lingye. The witnesses were against him, and there was evidence stacked against him too.
Even people who believed Xiao Lingye's innocence didn't dare to say anything. Jiang Shuyu's family was not something ordinary people like them could afford to offend.
Facing the accusations of his classmates, Xiao Lingye calmly smiled and said, "There will come a time when the truth will be revealed! Whether you believe it or not, my statement is the same. I don't like Jiang Shuyu and have no interest in her. I won't even touch her, much less sleep with her."
With that, he ignored the other students and left.
When he left, his heart was also filled with annoyance.
'Jiang Shuyu, you're really ruthless.
'However, do you think that you can harm me by playing the victim?'
When Ning Junpeng and the other two saw Xiao Lingye leave, they immediately followed him.
Some of the remaining students looked at each other in confusion and asked, "What's going on? The witnesses and evidence are all here. Why is Xiao Lingye still so stubborn?"
"But I still don't believe that senior Xiao Lingye is that kind of person." A small number of people had always believed in Xiao Lingye's innocence.
"You must be dumb then." Some of the students immediately retorted, "He is a man, and Jiang Shuyu is so beautiful. I don't believe that a man can control himself and resist this beauty. Men understand men the most."
Men were just animals who thought with their lower bodies. Therefore, they believed that while Xiao Lingye disliked Jiang Shuyu, he couldn't resist taking advantage of her. Especially when a very beautiful woman was constantly seducing him.
"But, but, Senior Xiao, he..."
"There are no buts." Someone immediately interrupted him. "He dares to do it but doesn't dare to admit it. He's simply a scumbag!" He was really disdainful of Xiao Lingye.
"Then, if this matter is true, how will the school deal with it?" Someone asked curiously.
"It will depend on how it is resolved," Someone immediately analyzed, "If Jiang Shuyu deals with Xiao Lingye privately, the school probably won't get involved." After all, they were all adults already.
"But if Jiang Shuyu insists on bringing the school admin into this, then the school will definitely not sit idly by. Moreover, this involves the Jiang family. No matter what, the school has to give the Jiang family and Jiang Shuyu an explanation."
"So, the core of this matter depends on the attitude of Jiang Shuyu and the Jiang Family?" A student immediately said.
"That's right!"
"But now, the evidence is conclusive. If student Xiao Lingye wants to graduate successfully, it looks like he has to beg Jiang Shuyu."
"Hehe, then the tables have turned!" Someone immediately mocked, "In the past, it was Jiang Shuyu who chased after Xiao Lingye. Now, Xiao Lingye has to chase after her to beg her. But, it's unlikely that Jiang Shuyu will easily forgive Xiao Lingye, right?"
"Senior Xiao's life has become so miserable."
"Perhaps he has offended some deities. Things went so smoothly for him at first, but now that he's about to graduate, he's facing more and more problems."
"Now that you mention it, his life is like a roller coaster these days. There are constant ups and downs."
"But doesn't it feel strange? Everything trouble he has is related to Jiang Shuyu somehow."
"Is it?" Someone asked, "Actually, you're right!" Then, the crowd became quiet. They didn't have the guts to continue this conversation. The Jiang Family was powerful. They could slander the county bumpkin, Xiao Lingye, all they wanted, but they couldn't afford to offend the Jiang Family!
No matter how the others discussed or how they doubted and disdained Xiao Lingye, Xiao Lingye calmly attended the day's lesson.
As for his friends, they followed him, afraid that something would happen to him.
After the lesson, Ning Junpeng saw that Xiao Lingye was about to drive away, so he immediately asked, "Ye, where are you going?"
Xiao Lingye smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm just going to my master's company."
However, Ning Junpeng and the others were still worried.
The few of them looked at each other. Hu Dongjun asked, "Ye, aren't you worried? Why don't we look for other evidence!"
Xiao Lingye smiled and patted their shoulders, "You don't have to worry. I'll solve this matter. We might not be able to find any evidence, but the truth will come out."
Ning Junpeng was anxious. He said, "We know that the truth will come out. But Ye, when will that be? We are about to graduate, and you still have to take the postgraduate entrance exam. If this matter is not handled properly, your future may be ruined by this matter. Do you know that? How can you not be anxious?"
They were extremely anxious for him about this matter, but the man was not anxious at all.
After Xiao Lingye heard their words, he was very grateful in his heart. He comforted them, "Don't worry. I'm not such a weak person, and I'm not a person that can be easily bullied. I will definitely investigate this matter and handle it properly. It will definitely not affect my future."
When Ning Junpeng and the others heard Xiao Lingye, they sighed and patted his shoulder, "Alright, since you say so, we'll believe you. However, if you need our help, just let us know."
Xiao Lingye nodded and said, "Actually, I might really need your help."
Ning Junpeng and the others' eyes lit up and immediately said, "Ye, tell us."
Xiao Lingye said very seriously, "Help me keep an eye on Zhong Yu and also check his behavior and condition from that night until now. But don't alert the enemy."
Ning Junpeng and the other two were shocked and then asked in surprise, "Ye, do you suspect Zhong Yu?"
However, Ning Junpeng suddenly remembered what had happened that day, and a flash of anger appeared on his face. He said angrily, "Hmph, this must be related to him. He was the one who brought Jiang Shuyu there that night." At this point, Ning Junpeng suddenly thought of something else. He widened his eyes and said loudly, "I remember now. Zhong Yu was the one who organized the event!
Ning Junpeng said angrily, "That must be a conspiracy between Zhong Yu and Jiang Shuyu. I was fooled." He apologized quickly, "Ye, I'm sorry. I am at fault. If I didn't agree to the invitation, this wouldn't have happened."
Xiao Lingye's guess was about the same as Ning Junpeng's. In fact, Xiao Lingye guessed that when he saw the photos.
However, Ning Junpeng was the one who invited him to the event. He didn't bring it up because he didn't want his friend to feel guilty.
Xiao Lingye patted Ning Junpeng's shoulder and comforted him, "Ah Jun, don't feel guilty. Plus, this is just guesswork.
"Besides, if this is really a conspiracy, even if you didn't invite me, they would get someone else to invite me to the event.
"So, please don't feel guilty. Actually, I'm thankful. Because at least you were there to prove my innocence. I'm glad that you have my back."
It had to be said that Xiao Lingye was quite good at comforting people.
Ning Junpeng and the others believed Xiao Lingye. If this was a conspiracy, it couldn't be avoided. If Jiang Shuyu really wanted to frame Xiao Lingye, he'd be framed no matter what.
At least with Ning Junpeng, he would definitely stand on Xiao Lingye's side.
Ning Junpeng said very seriously, "Ye, I was also involved in the incident that day. I know that you are innocent."
Xiao Lingye laughed. He said, "Brother, thank you!"