Bab 8: The Unexpected Call
In fact, before Li Xuan, Liu Zhen's name was the most well-known.
Therefore, when Liu Zhen made the call to the Provincial Education Department, it was taken seriously.
Most importantly, Liu Zhen's reasoning was clear, and his tone was steady, showing no signs of anger or jealousy.
Furthermore... the fairness of the college entrance examination was something everyone cared deeply about.
If this matter were to spread, not only would it have an impact, but more importantly, it could hurt the hearts of those students who aspired to achieve higher goals through the college entrance examination.
This was a significant social issue, and they couldn't afford to ignore it.
After receiving a confirmation from the province that they would thoroughly investigate the matter, Liu Zhen finally felt relieved.
"Being the top scorer..."
"And all these honors..."
"Ultimately, they belong to me."
...
When Liu Zhen dialed the reporting hotline...
Li Xuan was lying on his bed, bored and restless.
In the past few days, he had received numerous calls from his classmates, mostly inviting him to eat or hang out.
After all, after high school graduation, they were all adults now.
These people were very pragmatic...
But before becoming the top scorer, Li Xuan couldn't receive any phone calls during those twenty days.
Of course, he had turned them all down, using the excuse of having to work.
After all, he wasn't suitable to appear in public now; too much talk would lead to mistakes.
But... lying around and reading books was getting boring.
Just then, Li Xuan's phone rang again.
An unfamiliar number from Zhonghai.
Li Xuan furrowed his brow as he glanced at his phone and sat up on the bed.
His vigilance had never been relaxed.
He then answered the call, "Hello? How can I help you?"
"Hello..."
It was a soft and gentle voice, giving an impression of caution.
"Are you... Li Xuan?"
The voice sounded like a young girl full of curiosity.
However, Li Xuan didn't believe that someone would have a crush on him.
Already cautious, he became even more alert.
But he didn't show any change in his tone, solely judging from the conversation.
"I am Li Xuan, who is this?"
The voice continued, "I'm... I'm Zheng Tiantian."
"I don't think you know me."
"I was wondering... do you have time this afternoon?"
Zheng Tiantian was extremely nervous.
After seeing Li Xuan outside the exam hall that day, Zheng Tiantian remembered him well. His distinctive demeanor set him apart from other candidates and left a deep impression on her.
In her mind, a boy should be just like him.
Moreover, Li Xuan suddenly becoming the top scorer, outstanding, unique, and mature, made him even more appealing to her.
In the days that followed, Zheng Tiantian kept hearing Li Xuan's name repeatedly.
With some effort, Zheng Tiantian managed to find Li Xuan's phone number.
But Li Xuan was unaware of all this.
Upon hearing Zheng Tiantian's name, he immediately suspected that someone might be after him outside, trying to capture him.
Indeed, if it wasn't Song Yang who would expose him, then the most likely person to do so would be that female invigilator who walked towards him during the math exam - Zheng Tiantian.
It was during that exam that Li Xuan copied from her answer sheet.
For a moment, Li Xuan didn't respond, and Zheng Tiantian continued, "I have already bought the ticket; I'll be at Central Street."
"If you're busy..."
Hearing Zheng Tiantian's words, Li Xuan felt somewhat relieved.
He had been overly worried.
If someone really wanted to capture him, they wouldn't need to use Zheng Tiantian to lure him out. The seven policemen waiting at his doorstep would be much more efficient.
Since there was no real threat, Li Xuan didn't want to create any trouble either.
He was about to refuse, considering how he had already turned down so many people.
But just as he was about to speak, he froze.
Central Street?
Wasn't that where Zhonghai Hotel was located?
In three days, there would be a celebration banquet at Zhonghai Hotel for Zhonghai No.1 High School. Going there in advance to investigate could be beneficial for him.
Especially since he felt that something was off in his heart.
Without some preparation...
He felt uneasy.
With these thoughts in mind, Li Xuan agreed to meet Zheng Tiantian.
"I have time."
Upon hearing Li Xuan's agreement, Zheng Tiantian felt as if a burden was lifted.
Then she said, "Let's meet at Central Street Subway Station at 3 PM this afternoon."
"Okay."
...
At the Central Street subway station, Zheng Tiantian was wearing a white dress, making her easy to spot. The fact that she was also good-looking added to her charm.
"Hi."
Seeing Li Xuan emerge from somewhere, Zheng Tiantian blushed and said, "Shall we... go?"
The distance from the Central Street subway station to the cinema required walking.
The most convenient route was to pass through the lobby of Zhonghai Hotel.
Zhonghai Hotel was one of the few four-star hotels in Zhonghai City, boasting luxurious decoration and a high-class environment. Many large companies chose to hold their annual meetings here.
However, hotels like this always attracted various types of people, and the lobby was no exception.
Several scantily clad young women were sitting on the sofas in the lobby, with heavy makeup.
At a glance, Li Xuan could tell their profession, and it certainly wasn't cheap.
As he walked in with Zheng Tiantian, these girls boldly exposed their legs and gave Li Xuan a mysterious smile.
But Zheng Tiantian didn't notice any of this; she kept her head down, looking at her feet.
For an inexperienced young girl like her, walking through the hotel lobby with a boy made her feel a bit shy.
Just as she wanted to quickly pass through the lobby, Li Xuan suddenly spoke.
"Wait for me for a moment..."
"I'll use the restroom."
...
Unbeknownst to everyone, on the evening of June 20th, the day Liu Zhen reported the incident, Song Yang was summoned for questioning by the authorities.
On June 29th, several invigilators were summoned together.
Ye Gaoyi, the head of the Criminal Investigation Brigade in Zhonghai City, stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and looked solemnly at Song Yang, asking, "Is what you said all true?"
Song Yang seemed to have aged ten years at this point.
He couldn't meet Ye Gaoyi's eyes directly, but he nodded.
The evidence was overwhelming.
Surveillance footage, testimonies, material evidence – everything pointed to the undeniable truth. There was no room for him to evade responsibility.
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