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

Mingzhu Hotel.

Inside the top-floor banquet hall.

Dozens of crystal chandeliers illuminated the banquet hall as if it were daytime, and flashes from reporters from various media outlets went off one after another.

Bai Zhengqing stood on the platform in a sharp suit, with Bai E standing beside him.

"Chairman Bai, what are your thoughts on your son winning the provincial martial arts exam?"

A female reporter held up a microphone and asked.

Bai Zhengqing smiled, his tone filled with undisguised pride: "This is the result of Er'er's years of diligent study and practice."

"Of course, it also owes much to the full support of Hengjin Group in terms of martial arts resources."

When the camera turns to Bai Er.

This once arrogant and domineering young master now feigned humility: "Actually, I was just lucky."

"Young Master Bai is too modest!"

The host immediately chimed in: "Winning the provincial top scorer title can't be explained by luck alone."

Upon hearing this, Bai E's lips curled up slightly, a hint of arrogance flashing in his eyes.

"Since everyone says so, I won't keep a low profile either."

He suddenly put his hands in his pockets, raised his head, and said, "Actually, I didn't use my full strength at all in this martial arts exam."

The banquet hall erupted in uproar!

Some journalists are broadcasting live.

The moment those words were spoken, the live stream chat exploded with comments:

"Holy crap! That's insane!"

"Arrogant? That's exactly right! If I could become the top scorer in the province, I'd be even arrogant than him!"

"Indeed, they have the right to be arrogant!"

At this moment, Bai E was in high spirits and felt that he had reached the climax of his life!

Seeing that the atmosphere had been heated enough, Bai Zhengqing interjected at the opportune moment: "Everyone, Er'er is about to enter Tsinghua and Peking Universities for further studies, and Hengjin Group will also establish the 'Top Scholar Scholarship' to support more martial arts geniuses."

Just then.

Bai Zhengqing's secretary seemed to have received some information; his expression changed, and he quickly approached Bai Zhengqing and whispered in his ear:

"Chairman, something happened at the abandoned warehouse; the people inside have been 'taken away'."

Upon hearing this...

Bai Zhengqing maintained a polite smile, but a shadow of gloom flashed in his eyes.

He turned his head slightly and whispered to his secretary, "Find out who did it."

The real provincial champion, Wang Xian, was rescued, but Bai Zhengqing remained completely calm.

He was nothing more than a lowly commoner.

Even if the other party reports him, it doesn't matter.

After all, Hengjin Group has 108 protectors, and I'm not kidding!

The secretary nodded and left.

Suddenly, a female reporter squeezed to the front row.

She seemed to hear some message through her earpiece, and an excited look appeared on her face.

"Bai E!" she suddenly raised her voice, interrupting the atmosphere:

"According to reliable sources, your status as the top scorer in the province was obtained by impersonating someone else. Is this true?"

In an instant!

The entire banquet hall fell silent instantly!

The live stream chat suddenly paused for a second, then went on a frenzy of comments:

"Holy crap! Big news!"

"Really? That's amazing!"

"I knew this guy didn't look like a genius at all!"

Bai E's face turned deathly pale instantly, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

He slammed his fist on the table, stood up abruptly, pointed at the female reporter's nose, and began to hurl insults:

"What the hell are you talking about! You think I won't kill you?!"

The live stream camera immediately focused on this scene, and the chat exploded with comments:

"Holy crap! I'm in a panic!"

"This reaction is strange!"

Bai Zhengqing grabbed his son's wrist, his eyes flashing with cold light.

He stared at the reporter expressionlessly, his voice calm yet carrying an intense sense of pressure:

"My friend, please watch your words."

"I can say with absolute certainty that there is absolutely no problem with my son's status as the top scorer."

He straightened his tie, his tone turning threatening: "If you continue to spread these false rumors, Hengjin Group's legal department will make you understand the cost of defamation."

However, the female reporter was not afraid at all and instead stepped forward.

"Chairman Bai, I have a martial arts report card for Bai E over the past three years."

She clicked on the smart computer, which projected a document: "According to the data, Bai E's average score in academic subjects is 62, and her highest ranking in practical subjects is 89th in the grade!"

"With such a score, how could he become the top scorer in the province? It's hard not to suspect something's amiss, isn't it?"

The banquet hall erupted in chaos!

Bai Zhengqing's eyes suddenly narrowed.

Years of experience in the business world made him realize instantly that this was something no ordinary reporter would dare to do.

There must be a demon instigating this!

He calmly pressed the emergency contact button on his watch and said with a composed gaze, "Since some people have doubts, let's ask Principal Liu of Xingquan City Jinwu Academy to explain for everyone."

The voice just fell.

A middle-aged man in a suit with a large belly stood up from the guest seats.

Principal Liu wore a kind smile, and the badges of various educational awards pinned to his chest gleamed under the lights.

"Dear friends from the media, as the principal of Bai Er's school, I can say with certainty—"

Principal Liu's voice was gentle yet authoritative:

"This document has clearly been altered."

"During his time at school, Bai E's average score in academic subjects was 98, and he consistently ranked among the top students in his grade in practical courses."

The female reporter's expression changed: "Impossible! My file shows he has never been first in his grade!"

Principal Liu glanced at the reporter, then took out a document stamped with an official seal from his briefcase.

"This is the official record!"

"Some people, in their pursuit of attention, have fabricated evidence to slander an outstanding student; this is utterly despicable!"

Bai Zhengqing interjected at the opportune moment: "Principal Liu is a highly respected figure; surely no one would doubt his words?"

Public opinion in the live stream began to waver:

"Principal Liu is a leading figure in Xingquan City's education sector; his words cannot be false!"

"Then this reporter is the problem. Slandering the top provincial scorer is utterly unethical!"

"I don't think so. What if the principal is in cahoots with them?"

Seeing that the situation had stabilized somewhat, Bai Zhengqing immediately pressed his advantage.

He gestured to the staff, "Since some people still have doubts, let's prove it in the most direct way possible: bring out the talent testing device!"

Two technicians in white coats pushed a precision instrument to the front of the stage.

This silver-gray device is covered with complex rune circuits; it is the latest generation of military-grade talent detector.

"We invite all media to witness this."

Bai Zhengqing gestured for him to speak: "Let the facts speak for themselves."

Bai E walked forward with his head held high and placed his palm on the testing crystal.

The instrument immediately began to hum, and countless data streams scrolled rapidly on the screen.

Three seconds later, the test results came out!

S-rank talent!

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

The live stream chat instantly reversed:

"S-level talent! It's no wonder this kind of genius became the top scorer in the province!"

"The reporter is disgusting; they almost wrongly accused an innocent person!"

"Apologize! A public apology is required!"

At this moment, everyone stood on Bai E's side.

After all, academic performance can be faked, but S-level talent shouldn't be faked!