Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

After a brief silence, the live stream chat exploded!

"Holy crap! This kind of person doesn't even deserve to be a principal?!"

"Misappropriating subsidies for impoverished students? Colluding with companies to bid at inflated prices? This principal is incredibly corrupt!"

"Hengjin Group is behind this too. No wonder he jumped out to support the Bai family! They're all in the same boat!"

"That deputy director of the provincial education department...could it be that he also..."

Public opinion shifted 180 degrees in an instant!

Principal Liu Neng's "righteous face" has been shattered by these scandals.

All his accusations and performances have been reduced to a complete farce in the eyes of netizens!

People's trust in him has completely collapsed.

and then.

There is also great doubt about the video of Liu Wentao, the deputy director of the provincial education department, whom he has been so vehemently defending as the "official certifier."

"If the principal is this kind of person, can we still trust the 'official certifications' he upholds?"

"It's chilling to think about! Is it possible that the Bai family could so easily replace the provincial top scorer without a mole within the education system covering for them?"

"That Deputy Director Huang, I'm afraid he also received bribes from Hengjin Group, right?"

"A den of snakes and rats! Absolutely a den of snakes and rats!"

Zhao Mingyuan has been paying close attention to online public opinion.

When he saw the mysterious netizen reveal Liu Neng's dirty secrets, his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he was trembling all over!

He planned everything meticulously.

No one expected that Liu Neng, that idiot, would have such a dirty backside, and that he would be exposed so easily.

"A good-for-nothing who's good for nothing but causing trouble! A complete idiot!"

"Who the hell gave you the right to speak up?"

Zhao Mingyuan gritted his teeth and cursed Liu Neng's ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart.

Liu Neng felt a buzzing sound in his head, as if he had been hit hard by a heavy hammer!

"How could this be... how did he know so much?!"

Fear overwhelmed Liu Neng like a cold tide.

He originally thought he had kept those things discreet enough.

Moreover, with the Bai family as a powerful backer, the matter has already been settled.

But to my surprise, it was still exposed, and at this time no less!

Subconsciously.

Liu Neng suddenly turned his head and looked at Zhao Mingyuan, who was not far away, with a pleading look and endless fear.

however.

What he saw was Zhao Mingyuan's eyes, which seemed to be spitting fire!

At that moment, he knew he was doomed!

"Advisor Zhao! What are your thoughts on the information about Principal Liu Neng that has been revealed by netizens?"

Is there any improper transfer of benefits between Hengjin Group and Jinwu Academy?

"Does this indirectly confirm some of the truthfulness of Wang Xian's allegations of identity theft?"

"Under the current circumstances, does the certification from Deputy Director Huang of the Provincial Department of Education still hold credibility?"

The reporters immediately followed, pressing closer and closer.

Zhao Mingyuan forcibly suppressed the urge to strangle Liu Neng, his brain racing as he tried to make a final, desperate attempt to cut off the crisis.

"Everyone, please remain calm."

"We will not comment on these unverified 'revelations' about Principal Liu circulating online, nor do we know the specific details."

"The cooperation between Jinwu Academy and the construction company under Hengjin Group is a completely open, transparent, and procedurally compliant normal business transaction that can withstand any scrutiny."

He attempted to separate Liu Neng personally from Hengjin Group:

"As for whether Principal Liu Neng's personal actions were appropriate, that's something the education system and disciplinary inspection departments need to investigate. It has nothing to do with Hengjin Group, let alone the core issue of whether Bai E's status as the provincial top scorer is legitimate."

"We cannot deny the fairness of the entire system because of the problems of a few individuals."

He brought up the "official certification" label again, even though it now seemed like a shaky signboard.

"As the highest authority in charge of education in our province, the official information released by the Provincial Department of Education is serious and authoritative."

"Deputy Director Huang's confirmation was based on a complete review process and solid evidence, which is beyond question."

"We cannot let some online rumors and accusations against individuals shake our trust in official authority."

however.

His hasty attempt to distance himself and forcefully maintain his authority sounded particularly weak and powerless to netizens and reporters who were already indignant and full of doubts.

It's even a little ridiculous.

"Cut? Now you know about cutting? Why didn't you cut when Liu Neng jumped out?"

"Normal business practice? A winning bid that's 18% higher is normal? You're kidding me!"

"When something goes wrong, it's blamed on an individual, but when something goes well, it's all credit to the whole group? Hengjin Group's lawyers are truly impressive!"

"Do they think we're fools? This is clearly a community of shared interests!"

The live stream chat and the on-site reporters made no attempt to hide their skepticism.

Few people believed Zhao Mingyuan's evasive and nonsensical words.

Wang Yuanshan, who had been quietly observing the situation from the rear, shook his head slightly upon seeing this scene, a slightly mocking smile appearing on his lips. He whispered to Wang Xian beside him:

"Young Master, we haven't even really put up our strength yet, and the enemy camp has already started to fall into disarray, with these useless teammates who are more likely to cause trouble than anything else."

"This Liu Neng is simply a prime example of someone who is more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything."

"If I had someone like that under my command, I probably wouldn't even need the enemy to make a move; I would have already cleaned up my own ranks."

Wang Xian chuckled to himself.

It's not the formidable opponents you fear, but the incompetent teammates.

Sun Tianrui frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:

"That being said, the turn of events today is indeed somewhat strange."

"That mysterious person who keeps making revelations online... they must have a lot of influence."

"To be able to thoroughly investigate Principal Liu Neng in such a short time is something no ordinary hacker could do!"

Upon hearing these words, Wang Xian raised an eyebrow, and the same question arose in his mind.

Who is that mysterious person?

Why would it help me like this, delivering a fatal blow at a crucial moment?

Is it a coincidence, or...?

……

at the same time.

Thousands of kilometers away.

The heart of the Great Xia Empire—the Imperial Capital.

In a high-end residential area with tight security in the heart of the city, there is a study with simple decorations, yet exuding extraordinary style.

On the huge curved screen, a live broadcast of the scene in front of the Xingquan City Police Station was playing clearly.

The cold light from the screen illuminated a figure.

He was dressed in comfortable loungewear, leaning back casually in an ergonomic chair.

Beside me was an exquisite teacup, white as jade.

The tea in the cup has a rare, pale golden hue, as if it contains starlight. Wisps of steam rise, releasing a unique tea aroma that is refreshing and seems to cleanse the soul.

This is not any kind of spiritual tea available on the market, but a special product exclusively for certain social classes, with a price but no market availability.

The figure slowly picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and kept his eyes glued to the screen, especially to the young man on the screen—Wang Xian.

His lips moved slightly, and he murmured something very softly, in a voice only he could hear:

"Wang Quan... Wang Xian..."