Capítulo 13: Exposure
On the evening of July 1st.
Zhonghai City Public Security Bureau.
"Captain Ye, the meeting is about to start, shall we..."
The ashtray in front of Ye Gaoyi was already filled with cigarette butts. When he heard his colleague's words, he nodded and stood up.
"Let's go."
...
The top floor of the Zhonghai City Public Security Bureau was the place where the city government held meetings.
Today, although it was not a special day, the attendees were extraordinary.
Zhonghai City Mayor Zhang Tao, Public Security Bureau Director Jiang Jingtong, and Education Bureau Director Hao Qin were all present at the meeting.
The main topic of the meeting was one thing: the high school entrance exam cheating case.
Although it was already after working hours, for these people, the matter they were about to face was extremely serious.
The seriousness of the high school entrance exam issue left no room for the slightest negligence.
To some extent, it even concerned public credibility. If any missteps occurred during the handling of the case, it could lead to public discontent...
The root cause of the issue was the negligence of the Zhonghai education and police systems, resulting in such an absurd incident...
Every person in the room had a serious expression. When everyone was present, and the time reached exactly 7 o'clock, Mayor Zhang Tao spoke, "Now, I believe everyone here already knows the current situation."
"The main issue of this meeting is how to handle the aftermath of this matter."
"Based on our brief discussion, we should try to suppress this matter..."
"Of course, we cannot slack off in arresting Li Xuan. However, we still need to maintain secrecy among the public..."
"Do any of you have any questions?"
Zhang Tao's voice was very serious, and he certainly did not want the matter to end in this way.
However, at the moment, this seemed to be the most compromising solution.
The expressions of the Education Bureau Director and the Public Security Bureau Director were not very good. Even if they handled the matter well this time, it would only be a way to make up for their previous negligence. If they failed to arrest Li Xuan, they would be held accountable.
So, after Zhang Tao finished speaking, they did not have any intention to speak up.
But at this moment, Ye Gaoyi, who was in charge of the case, spoke, "No... this won't work."
"Not work?"
Zhang Tao raised an eyebrow.
"Well."
Ye Gaoyi nodded, "I understand the concerns of the leaders, but considering the long term, we cannot keep covering this up."
"Can't cover up? What do you mean?"
Zhang Tao's words carried a hint of impatience.
Although Ye Gaoyi knew he shouldn't be the one to say this, he could only speak up now.
"Li Xuan's actions and everything he has done have been mentioned in my report."
"If the leaders paid attention, they would know he is an extremely meticulous person with a strong anti-detection ability!"
"If we can't deploy a large number of personnel, I'm afraid..."
As he said this, the entire audience focused their attention on him. The conference hall fell silent, and one could hear a pin drop.
Ye Gaoyi took a deep breath, even though what he was about to say seemed unimaginable.
"I'm afraid we will never be able to arrest him..."
"And once Li Xuan is free, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
Jiang Jingtong's brows furrowed, "Captain Ye! What are you talking about..."
"Is our Public Security Bureau so incapable that we can't even catch an 18-year-old kid?"
Ye Gaoyi raised his head, "Director Jiang, we have already failed once."
Jiang Jingtong was momentarily speechless.
Even Zhang Tao understood the consequences of letting Li Xuan leave. If he did something significant elsewhere and it was exposed...
The public backlash would be even more severe!
The meeting remained silent for a long time, and finally, Zhang Tao sighed, "Contact the newspapers. Tomorrow's headline will be about this matter."
"As for the extent... I believe everyone has an idea."
"I hope this matter can be resolved within ten days."
...
July 2nd.
The front page of the Zhonghai Daily on this day was a sensational news that shook the entire city.
"Top Scholar from Humble Background Accused of Cheating!?"
"Frontline Journalists Investigate Li Xuan's Cheating Methods!"
"Movie Plot? How Did Li Xuan Get His Examination Admission Ticket? Private Detective Unveils Li Xuan's Cheating Details!"
Under the control of various parties in Zhonghai, these newspapers and media outlets did not treat the high school entrance exam cheating case as a criminal case for reporting. Instead, they portrayed it as a biography article, presenting Li Xuan's story exactly as the police provided the information.
Moreover, with Li Xuan's name already being a hot topic, the publicity from the newspapers and media caused the heat around this matter to soar again!
The incident of Li Xuan becoming the top scholar in the college entrance exam was gradually being forgotten by people. However, this big news once again brought his name to the forefront of people's attention!
"What an incredible operation! I mean... who is Li Xuan really?"
"Turns out the story of a poor student rising to the top in just a few years was just a story..."
"Story? Li Xuan is a legend! Think about what he did, isn't it more thrilling than just becoming the top scholar?"
Not only during leisure time, but even during work breaks, people would inevitably talk about Li Xuan!
No one said that this year's college entrance exam was not strict enough or unfair...
No one blamed the relevant authorities for their inefficient work...
The focus of people's discussions was Li Xuan, and there was only Li Xuan!
...
At this moment, Liu Zhen looked at the newspaper, and the long-held frustration in his heart was finally vented.
"Hmph..."
"I'm still the top scholar, Li Xuan."
"What you took from me, I will take it back."
He put down the newspaper and lit up his phone screen.
However, as he looked at the discussions in the school's online forum, Liu Zhen's expression became increasingly grim.
"Li Xuan is amazing! He's my idol from now on!"
"WTF! This is straight out of a plot in a crime movie!"
"What a ruthless person! If I have the chance, I'll turn this story into a movie!"
"Poll: When will Li Xuan be caught?"
In the poll, 67% of the people believed that Li Xuan would not be caught!
Even among those who thought Li Xuan would be caught, most of them still hoped he wouldn't be!
Liu Zhen realized that even though Li Xuan's cheating was exposed...
It still had nothing to do with him. People's attention was still on Li Xuan!
Liu Zhen gritted his teeth.
"How could this be?!"
"Li Xuan!"
"What gives you the right!?"
His heart was in turmoil. Even with all his composure, the pain of having his limelight taken away made it impossible for him to remain calm.
Liu Zhen suddenly stood up, went to the computer, and opened the college application form.
He changed his first choice from Huaying University to Huaxia Political and Law University.
"Li Xuan... I hope you can run far, far away..."
"I want to catch you with my own hands!"
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