NOVEL WEB
Chapter 39
The large television screen, which usually played TV dramas, was now replaced by a surveillance video.
In the video, there was a luxurious living room with a high ceiling, adorned with a crystal chandelier worth millions of dollars. Sitting on a custom-made leather sofa was a young girl, instantly recognizable to everyone.
Soon, a young man entered the video, someone well-known to all the high school students.
It was none other than Mr. Lin, the teacher who had taken a leave of absence.
Lin Wenshan and Ren Ran appeared together in the same frame, and everyone realized what this video was about.
"Is this a new exposé?"
"It doesn't seem like it."
"This house is so nice, is it Ren Ran's home?"
"Since everyone is there, it must be her place."
Whispers spread from all directions, but soon the conversation between the two people in the video echoed through the cafeteria via the loudspeakers.
Their clear conversation matched the audio from the previous exposé.
Zhao Yi was shocked and couldn't help but look at Ren Ran. Seeing her calm demeanor, she suppressed her doubts and continued watching.
The conversation between the two ended, and Lin Wenshan left. Just when many people thought the video would end there, as they believed it was a definitive piece of evidence, the content did not end as easily as they had anticipated.
In the video, the girl made a call to the principal.
Her voice was crystal clear, and every word she spoke reached the ears of everyone present.
["Just now, Mr. Lin came to my house and took away one hundred and fifty thousand yuan from me using the wager I made with Kong Lian regarding this month's exam questions. I'm afraid he will do the same thing again, so I suggest changing the exam questions for this month."
"It's absolutely true. On Monday, I will give you the information Mr. Lin gave me and hand it over to you."]
The video content ended there, and the sound ceased as well.
The cafeteria fell silent for two seconds, then erupted into exclamations and discussions.
"Oh my goodness! The situation has taken a turn!"
"Oh my gosh! I had a strange feeling earlier. Why didn't the teacher talk to Ren Ran? Turns out they all knew."
"What's going on? Am I dreaming? Ren Ran didn't cheat?"
"Oh my gosh! It's a shocking reversal! I apologize for my ignorance earlier."
"We misunderstood her."
"Miss Ren is amazing!"
"She sets a great example of integrity!"
Praise flooded in like a tidal wave. Many of those who had vehemently criticized her before now had their faces thoroughly slapped.
Zhao Yi and Guo Tongwen stared wide-eyed, incredulously looking at her.
This was quite a spectacle; it was truly exciting!
No wonder she remained so composed. She feared nothing.
Ren Ran's gaze was fixed on Kong Lian, watching her expression gradually contort. Especially after hearing her classmates' praises, the smile on her face completely disappeared, replaced by a dark and ominous look.
Was it all over like this?
Of course not.
Ren Ran stood on a chair, raised her hand, and clapped.
The onlookers in the cafeteria stopped eating and stared at her, eagerly waiting for the show.
Upon seeing this scene, Kong Lian's eyelid twitched violently.
"I believe that after watching this video, not only you, but I also have some doubts," she said, addressing her classmates.
"I originally intended to use this 1.5 million yuan to clean up the rotten elements in the education sector, so as to prevent them from further polluting the campus environment. Unexpectedly, it has brought me such a big surprise."
"I believe everyone has seen it. At that time, there were only two people present, me and Teacher Lin. But how did this audio leak out?"
Ren Ran didn't explicitly state it, leaving them to ponder on their own.
Guo Tongwen, quick-witted as she is, immediately said, "It must have been Teacher Lin who leaked it." "The video was leaked right after the results came out. It's really strange," Ren Ran said, puzzled.
"What benefit does he gain from releasing this video?" Ren Ran raised the question again.
They are high school students, children, but not fools.
With Ren Ran's prelude and the fatal question thrown out, the answer was already on everyone's mind.
Everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to Kong Lian.
Given the chance to kick Kong Lian, how could Guo Tongwen miss it? She sneered, "As mentioned in palace intrigue, home intrigue, and detective novels, whoever gains the greatest benefit from this matter is the mastermind behind it."
She was just one step away from mentioning Kong Lian by name.
"In ancient times, people used to say, 'The pure will be pure, and the impure will be impure.' But in this era, it seems not to apply. If it weren't for the surveillance cameras in my house that could retrieve the video, even if the school stepped forward to clarify for me, many people would think that the school received benefits, which is why they did it."
"The person behind the scenes calculated this point accurately, which is why they dared to do it. She planned everything, except for the fact that there would be surveillance cameras in my house. It's her mistake, but it's my luck."
"I want to say something to the person who targeted me."
Ren Ran's gaze turned towards Kong Lian and the others. Their faces turned pale, especially Kong Lian, who looked like she could collapse at any moment.
She chuckled and shifted her gaze away, addressing everyone, "Those who commit unjust acts will perish in the end! I hope you take care of yourselves."
With that, her gaze locked onto Kong Lian, only Kong Lian.
Ren Ran got up from the chair, walked up to Kong Lian, and patted her shoulder, smiling, "I'm really sorry, but you'll have to foot the bill for this meal."
Kong Lian's expression was exceptionally unpleasant.
She hurriedly left the cafeteria, but the voices insulting her seemed to follow her wherever she went.
"I thought Kong Lian was a good person, but I didn't expect her to be the most venomous."
"To ruin someone's innocence for a bet, that's truly malicious."
"What she said to Miss Ren just now sounds like a hypocrite's quotes."
"No, it sounds more like idle gossip, how disgusting."
"Thank goodness Miss Ren's house has surveillance cameras. Otherwise, she would be labeled a cheater, and she would have to pay for everyone to go to Mingshan Island. That's a definite scapegoat, and the kind that can't speak up."
"Damn it, thinking about it this way, the other side's intentions are so malicious."
"Oh my god, if she succeeds, I can't even imagine."
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Ren Ran leisurely enjoyed her meal while the two people across from her had flushed faces full of excitement.
"Ranran, this performance is truly magnificent!" Zhao Yi exclaimed with excitement, feeling like dancing with joy.
Guo Tongwen felt a sense of satisfaction, as if she had finally avenged herself for that previous plot against her. Although she wasn't the one orchestrating it, seeing Kong Lian in a miserable state brought her immense pleasure.
"The more plays like this, the better."
"You're like a silent killer, striking with a single blow."
Both of them raised their thumbs in admiration.
From the bottom of their hearts, they truly admired her.
"Ladies, your praise is too kind!"