Chapter 32 - 29 Sulking_2

"The moment you step out, that girl will stop you," Qiao Yuxian said gently. "No one else will be stopped, just you, and you’ll be exposed immediately. That girl has practiced Sanda, she can take someone apart in no time, so be honest." The young girls liked it even more, becoming more excited. Zhao Meng’s face was expressionless: "......" She actually practiced Taekwondo. The young man didn’t dare to move. Qiao Yuxian still didn’t look at him, continuing, "In the future, for those of us studying journalism, professionalism is key. We should understand best that news needs authenticity. If you claim my private life is chaotic, then you should provide evidence; otherwise, I can sue you for defamation and slander." The young man hung his head lower, looking even paler. "For the sake of attention, you fabricate false information. If I sue you, your career in this field is essentially ruined." Qiao Yuxian had a smile on her lips, her eyes sharp and her aura suddenly intense. "I’ve already contacted a lawyer, so you better be honest. Go to the forum and clarify, recreate your process of spreading rumors, what was going on in your mind at the time, in detail. Or you should get a good lawyer, and we’ll see each other in court. Let’s also let everyone know who you are." The young man clasped his fingers, his palms sweaty from nervousness. The classroom suddenly fell silent, even Zhao Meng was intimidated by Qiao Yuxian’s aura at that moment. After a while, someone pointed at the photos of Meng Yan and Shang Chen and asked, "Who are they?" Qiao Yuxian glanced at her, then looked around the classroom, her aura softening a bit: "This is my private life, so I don’t owe you an explanation. However, I can share a bit. I’m not single right now, and there are many people from my partner’s family who can drive me to school. So... if you see someone else driving me in the future, please don’t be surprised." The entire class was both surprised and curious. Even Zhao Meng was a bit surprised. Qiao Yuxian closed her computer, pulled out the USB drive, and looked at the young man who first spoke to her: "Taking responsibility for your words isn’t too hard, is it?" Everyone’s eyes fell on the young man. He stood up, bowed to Qiao Yuxian, and said sincerely, "Senior, I’m sorry." Qiao Yuxian smiled slightly in response. Then she looked at everyone and said, "Videos that are sent out, don’t randomly edit and distort the facts, and don’t post ugly pictures of me. I have two hobbies: browsing forums and suing people." After she spoke, the people in the classroom chuckled. Qiao Yuxian also smiled, closed the microphone and said, "I’ve taken up enough of your time. I’m leaving." As she left, the young man who made the post instantly collapsed into his seat, drained of all strength, looking soulless. Just at that moment, his phone suddenly chimed twice. He flinched, picked up the phone, and took a look. It was a message from a stranger. Upon opening it, he saw the chat log between him and Qiao Shuning, along with a record of him receiving one hundred thousand yuan. The phone slipped from his hand, and he felt a chill all over, unable to think. The others in the classroom didn’t pay much attention to him; the exposure Qiao Yuxian provided was a hot topic, so everyone was making posts. These were all professionals, so the posts went up quickly. Since it involved Qiao Yuxian, the topic’s popularity was high. Gu Yanjing, who had just left the principal’s office and was sitting in the car, took out his phone, initially planning to check for any important messages. However, by muscle memory, he entered Jing University’s forum. Ever since Meng Yan discovered what was happening on the university forum on Saturday, he had occasionally checked the forum, now forming a subconscious habit. Upon entering the forum, Gu Yanjing frowned slightly, and when he was planning to exit, he saw a new post. It was nearly all videos of Qiao Yuxian. Gu Yanjing clicked into the most popular post and watched the video. The video was complete, with no editing, from beginning to end. Watching the calm, composed, and free-spirited girl standing at the podium, and considering her handling of the poster, Gu Yanjing closed the forum and called the principal. He told him not to find the young man anymore. Qiao Yuxian had naturally already dealt with it, so there was no need for the principal to pursue it further. If they pushed him too hard, the blame might ultimately fall on Qiao Yuxian, which could backfire. Qiao Yuxian’s handling of the situation was just right. She hadn’t publicly disclosed Gu Yanjing, so she couldn’t fully explain Meng Yan and Shang Chen. She put pressure on the posting young man without naming him, giving him some face. This not only would make him grateful but would also make others see her as kind, improving her reputation and possibly mitigating some of the current negatives. Thus, she wasn’t aggressive, maintained her character, and could somewhat divert people’s attention. After all, once a person’s character is recognized, many negative things can be avoided. Even if the young man doesn’t clarify later, suing him after giving him a chance was justified — it was his fault for not cherishing the opportunity. This way, Qiao Yuxian would be on solid ground to sue him. Considering her handling, Gu Yanjing slightly raised his brow. She’s a very clever young girl. He closed his phone and looked out the window. The car was just leaving Jing University when he turned his head and saw the girl from the video from behind. From the back, a boy was wrapping his arm around her neck. The boy was about her height. They seemed very close, with the boy almost pressing his face against hers. And Qiao Yuxian let him do it. Gu Yanjing’s expression turned cold instantaneously. The car’s atmosphere suddenly turned hostile, as if enveloped by a dense net. Because there was a car at the entrance, Meng Yan’s driving speed was very slow. His back stiffened, unaware of what was happening. Somehow, he sensed that Gu Yanjing was looking out the window, so he glanced outside but saw nothing unusual. He was unclear on what had happened; he had just felt that Yanjing’s mood wasn’t bad, yet suddenly he was so intimidating. From that moment on, Gu Yanjing remained under a dark cloud for the rest of the day. The entire company was on edge. Gu Yanjing wasn’t one to lose his temper at random people, but his presence felt like an invisible sharp sword, so sharp and hurtful. Eventually, Meng Yan couldn’t bear it any longer, replaying today’s events in his mind frame by frame. Finally, in a blurry frame, he found a clue. He quickly went to investigate, and sure enough, he was right. After work, when heading home, Meng Yan handed the reports he found to Gu Yanjing. Gu Yanjing didn’t initially know what it was. When he opened it, his expression became slightly stiff. Meng Yan had retrieved the surveillance from outside Jing University, several sets of photos. They captured the front, left side, and back of Qiao Yuxian and the person with an arm around her neck. Then he investigated this person’s details. Name: Zhao Meng. Gender: Female. Especially the "Gender: Female" part, which Meng Yan had highlighted in red and bold. Gu Yanjing, who had spent the day under a dark cloud: "......"