Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 243 Pig Editor's Rumors
"The evaluation is coming up soon, so it's best to avoid any appearance of impropriety at this time." He said meaningfully, "I know everyone wants to get awards and credits, so it's best to keep your mind on the right path at this time."

Qin Zhao nodded in agreement: "That's right. We should indeed focus our minds on the right path, and at this time we should certainly avoid suspicion."

"..."

"The evaluation is about to begin. Our group has four articles that have been scheduled, but it has been almost two weeks and they still haven't been published. The lack of articles with suitable topics is causing the delay in scheduling."

“We all know the minister’s character; he must be too busy to schedule.”

Qin Zhao said calmly, "But others might not know and think that the minister is deliberately making things difficult for us, intentionally delaying our topic selection and scheduling. So I had the teacher review the article."

“Our group’s topic selection and content review were compliant. Regardless of whether Professor Kong arranges for publication, these four articles should be published.”

She said in a relaxed tone, "The person the minister was implying as having ulterior motives and needing to avoid suspicion is definitely not me."

Li Yuan silently uttered the phrase "national essence," wondering if her senior was really that amazing.

It's so straightforward it leaves people speechless.

No matter how well Lin Jiashu pretends on the surface, everyone can more or less sense his attitude towards Qin Zhao's group.

At first, some people tried to ease the tension.

Later, most people, especially the vice ministers, heard the so-called rumors, and their attitudes naturally changed.

The evaluation is at the school level, so the points awarded are higher than those awarded to individual colleges. Moreover, with an award of excellence, it's easier to write a resume for an internship.

However, the number of awards for outstanding cadres is limited, so to some extent, everyone is still in competition.

Whether I can win an award or not is secondary, but I'm more or less unhappy if someone gets an award through improper means.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zhao showed no restraint or guilt, but instead blatantly exposed Lin Jiashu's sarcastic remarks.

Some people have already wavered.

Their eyes met to convey information, or their gazes darted between Qin Zhao and Lin Jiashu.

Lin Jiashu looked embarrassed and remained silent.

"Qin Zhao, you don't need to be so aggressive," Cao Hanwen said like a righteous historian. "The minister was speaking to everyone; it was a routine conversation. An honest person wouldn't think anything of it, nor would they feel like he was talking about them."

He practically had Qin Zhao's guilty conscience and the fact that he had gotten the better deal written all over his face.

The air in the conference room froze for a few seconds as everyone's gaze fell on Qin Zhaode.

Qin Zhao said, "Really? I'm sorry, but I'm just sensitive."

"The minister's words just happened to follow right after mine, and I just happened to be chatting with Professor Kong." She rested her arm on the table and looked at him.

“Of course I don’t think it’s about me, but that doesn’t stop others from overthinking and misunderstanding, like you, right?” She raised an eyebrow. “Acting Minister.”

After a long pause, Cao Hanwen finally said, "If you don't answer, no one will think much of it."

"I was just speaking normally, and the minister being questioned hadn't even responded yet, and you interrupted," Qin Zhao said, tilting his head thoughtfully. "Can others overthink it?"

Someone gasped in surprise.

Zhang Yufei's expression was vivid; her senior seemed to have a relaxed air about her not wanting to stay in the student council anymore.

What's the difference between this and directly saying that Cao Hanwen accepted bribes and was Lin Jiashu's lackey?

Is this the art of speaking?
Cao Hanwen's face turned a deep purplish-red, and he was so angry that he couldn't speak.

He sat on the stool, his words carrying a pointed meaning: "Heaven is watching what people do, and justice resides in the hearts of the people. Everyone knows what they have done; don't treat everyone like fools."

Even if Qin Zhao did something right by seeking out the teacher, and even if Lin Jiashu was indeed trying to trip her up.

That was her own fault.

The expressions on the faces of the several people were complicated.

Lin Jiashu sighed and comforted Cao Hanwen, saying, "Hanwen, don't be angry. You know right from wrong."

Qin Zhao led the applause. A slow-witted guy also clapped, but by the time he realized what was happening, his face was practically buried in his notebook.

“Well said.” Qin Zhao said calmly. “Speaking of which, I recently heard a rumor that sounds like something a pig would make up. Anyone with a brain wouldn’t believe it.”

She frowned: "Later, I realized something was wrong. There is diversity among species, and some people are dumber than pigs."

"..."

Cao Hanwen: "Who are you cursing? Don't you know whether you did it or not?"

"I just agree with what you said, why are you so sensitive?" Qin Zhao smiled. "After all, you're not stupid."

"..."

Cao Hanwen was so angry that his chest heaved. He couldn't admit it, nor could he refute it.

"From what you're saying, it seems I've done something heinous. I really don't know, so why don't you tell us so everyone can hear it?"

Those who've been following this story are getting a little excited; it seems like they want to start a public battle.

Just as Cao Hanwen was about to speak, Lin Jiashu said, "Alright, is the meeting going to continue or not?"

He said sternly, "Don't bring your private matters into the meeting."

Qin Zhao nodded: "We should all learn from the minister and keep personal emotions separate from work. Don't let personal matters delay other people's work progress."

"..."

The meeting got back on track, and after this little incident, the conversation continued to revolve around the topic selection. The meeting even ended earlier than usual.

Someone who was usually oblivious to gossip asked Qin Zhao curiously, "Senior, what's that rumor that Pig made up?"

"..."

Several people who wanted to hear the gossip slowed down their packing.

Lin Jiashu's expression was displeased: "Today's meeting has been a bit long, everyone should go back and rest early. You guys can escort the girls in the dorm area."

Several boys said "okay".

Qin Zhao responded with an "Oh," her voice clear: "That's so stupid. It's obviously fake news. I feel like I'm wasting my life listening to it. If you haven't heard it before, don't bother."

"..."

Cao Hanwen scoffed: "If it were fake, the person involved would have come out to explain long ago, instead of letting it circulate until now."

"Of course, it's because there are people who are dumber than pigs, and self-righteous righteous people."

Qin Zhao glanced at Lin Jiashu: "Speaking of which, I also heard that the minister spread that rumor."

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

Qin Zhao said calmly, "It just so happens that the minister is also one of the people involved in the rumors. If you're interested, why don't you ask him? See what he thinks about this rumor about him as the victim. Is it true or false?"

After Qin Zhao finished speaking, several people whispered among themselves.

The oblivious classmate pressed on again: "Minister, what rumors are you talking about? What happened to you?"

"..."

Someone next to her pulled her aside, telling her not to stand there so stunned.

Cao Hanwen was surprised by Qin Zhao's arrogance and looked at Lin Jiashu: "Minister, what do you say!"

"..."

"I'm very busy and don't have time to spread rumors." Lin Jiashu smiled slightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "Is everyone staying? Then stay and continue the meeting."

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(End of this chapter)