Don't underestimate the poor and elderly; I was thrilled to refuse the class beauty's adva

Basil was too tired to negotiate or argue with Suman anymore.

Since soft tactics are ineffective, let's resort to hard measures to control the situation.

He tapped the screen rapidly, typing out a killer phrase that completely turned the tide of the game.

"You don't want the whole school to know you're going to drug your roommate, do you?"

The moment her phone vibrated, Su Man felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

My mind went blank, leaving only bewilderment and panic.

She stared intently at the words on the screen, her mind completely tangled.

What does that mean?

Basil was the one who orchestrated everything from beginning to end.

It was also Basil who instructed her to take action, promised to cover her losses, and offered her compensation.

He was clearly the one who started it all.

Now they're actually using this to threaten me?

The manipulation of facts caught Su Man completely off guard.

In the instant panic engulfed her, Su Man immediately calmed down.

She still has a trump card up her sleeve.

That was also her biggest source of confidence tonight.

The entire process was recorded.

This was the talisman she kept for herself to protect her life.

It was also her only bargaining chip to threaten Basil.

Without the slightest hesitation, Su Man selected the audio file and sent it with one click.

After doing all this, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

With evidence in hand, she didn't believe that Basil could still recklessly distort the truth.

As long as the other party doesn't want a lose-lose situation, they have no choice but to compromise and dare not pursue legal action arbitrarily.

The few seconds of waiting felt incredibly long to Su Man.

There was none of the expected softening, concessions, or negotiations.

The pop-up message was full of contempt and disdain.

"You think you can threaten me with such a low-level trick?"

"Let's not even talk about whether outsiders can recognize that this is my voice."

"Even if you could, believe it or not, you would have no chance of releasing this recording."

With just three casual sentences, Su Man's confidence was shattered.

Her pupils contracted sharply, and a strong sense of unease rose in her heart.

Before she could figure out the deeper meaning of those words, a new file notification suddenly popped up.

It's a video.

Su Man's finger hovered above the screen, refusing to tap it.

They dared not play it out loud, for fear of making even the slightest noise that would attract the attention of others.

The moment Su Man saw the video's cover, her scalp tingled.

The cover image is ridiculously clear.

The filming location was the same private room we just saw.

The person in the center of the picture is herself.

The high-definition front-facing camera clearly shows faces and makes movements easy to understand.

There is no room for denial, and no room for whitewashing.

The evidence is irrefutable and irrefutable.

Following closely behind was Basil's final ultimatum.

"Your recording is at most a verbal dispute; nobody cares about the wrangling."

"But this video of me with my face showing is irrefutable evidence that you conspired to harm me."

"If I forward this with just one click, the entire school will know what you, Su Man, have done."

"You'll be the one ruined, not me."

"Just do your job well, and I'll guarantee your safe landing. You'll get your previous payment in full."

Every word is piercing to the heart, every sentence blocks all escape routes.

Su Man completely lost her composure.

Her prized trump card instantly became worthless.

The recording, originally intended to counterbalance the other side, has become completely ineffective.

Looking at myself, I found myself with a fatal weakness firmly in my grasp.

The burning desire for quick riches that had previously consumed him has completely vanished.

All that remained in my heart was a deep-seated despair.

I was too naive; I really thought I could control this rich kid.

At this moment, Su Man was completely driven to the brink of despair.

Retreat means the demise of the entire online community and the complete destruction of our future.

If we go in, there's still a sliver of a chance to be saved.

People are most prone to madness when they are in dire straits.

The last shred of reason in Su Man's mind completely collapsed.

Die or die!

She gritted her teeth and took a gamble.

Basil has resources, connections, and abilities.

If you can orchestrate tonight's events, you'll definitely be able to handle all the troubles that follow.

Since they were targeting Shen Zhiyi alone, there was absolutely no chance of success.

So let's just go all out and do whatever we want.

If one person can't do it, then everyone can!

No one can stay out of this!

Su Man took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic and fear in her heart.

She calmly took the spiked drink out of her bag.

He put on a gentle, harmless smile, deliberately breaking the dull atmosphere in the private room.

"I see that people don't drink much, and drinking is bad for your health."

Let's have some drinks then, something refreshing and to cut through the grease.

After saying that, she picked up the cup on the table.

He walked up to each person and poured them a full glass of drink.

After pouring the last cup, she picked up her cup and held it in the air.

He deliberately softened his tone and forced an emotional appeal to break the ice.

"It's an incredible stroke of luck to be able to get into the same school and be assigned to the same class."

I hope that in the next four years, everyone can get along harmoniously and help each other.

Come on, let's grab a drink together and acknowledge this bond of classmates.

The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the private room froze.

The lively conversation abruptly stopped, and the entire room fell into a deathly silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Liu Fei and Xia Ran were simple-minded and didn't think much of it.

He subconsciously raised his hand to pick up the cup in front of him.

Just as their fingertips were about to touch the cup.

Shen Zhiyi raised her hand, stopping the two of them.

There were no unnecessary words, and the actions were swift and decisive.

Her gaze was calm, yet it carried a strong sense of scrutiny, firmly fixed on Su Man.

Liu Fei and Xia Ran were taken aback, and immediately realized something was wrong, so they silently withdrew their hands.

The next moment, everyone's eyes in the private room focused on Su Man.

No one spoke, no one moved.

Everyone watched her performance in silence.

Extreme silence breeds extreme awkwardness.

Su Man felt extremely guilty, and her heart was pounding wildly.

Cold sweat had begun to trickle down my forehead.

She could only force a smile and try to smooth things over.

"You guys drink up, why are you all staring at me?"

Still no one answered.

The deathly silence weighed on Su Man's heart like a mountain.

Zhao Peng looked directly at her, his tone indifferent.

Why don't you have a drink first?

With just one simple sentence, Su Man's disguise was completely exposed.

Su Man's smile froze on her face, and her whole body stiffened.

She hurriedly spoke up, trying to defuse the extreme social stagnation.

"We were just raising our glasses and drinking together."

We're all classmates, do you think I'd poison your drink?

Ha ha ha ha……"

The laughter echoed in the deathly silent private room, sounding particularly abrupt and comical.

The laughter subsided, but the atmosphere remained cold.

No one cooperated with her performance; no one picked up a cup.

Everyone continued to watch her silently, their eyes filled with clear scrutiny and suspicion.

She could no longer maintain her composure; her mental state was on the verge of collapse.

In order to prove his innocence and to end this agonizing standoff as soon as possible.

Su Man gritted her teeth and forced herself to speak.

"Since you don't believe me, then I'll drink it first."

After saying that, she raised her hand and picked up the cup in front of her.

The movements were ridiculously slow, and the arms were stiff and trembling.

Fine beads of sweat covered his forehead and slowly slid down his temples.

The panic, guilt, and unease in his eyes were laid bare.

His flawed appearance only solidified the suspicions of everyone present.

The cup was raised little by little, slowly moving closer to her lips.

All eyes in the room were focused on this drink.

Just as the rim of the cup was about to touch her lips.

A calm and gentle voice suddenly rang out, bringing the whole farce to an end.

"Alright, stop acting."

Zhang Yifan remained seated, relaxed, with a calm and unwavering expression.

He spoke slowly, each word clear and distinct.

"We overheard your plot with Basil."

With a loud bang.

Su Man's mind went blank for a moment.

He froze on the spot, his arm holding the cup hanging in mid-air, motionless.

His pupils trembled, his face filled with disbelief.

Did you all hear that?

all?

All her tension, pretense, awkward acting, and desperate struggle just now...

All of these are self-deceptive and self-indulgent schemes.

Was it a public nude run from beginning to end?

She put so much effort into acting for so long.

In everyone's eyes, it was nothing more than a complete farce.

An overwhelming sense of shame, collapse, and helplessness instantly overwhelmed my entire body.

The mental defenses that had been stretched for so long were completely shattered.

The next second, Su Man broke down and cried.

She could no longer maintain any semblance of dignity and immediately shifted the blame, exposing her own actions.

"It wasn't me! It really wasn't my intention!"

"Basil forced me to this!"

"It was Basil who wanted Shen Zhiyi; he forced me to set up this scheme and do such a despicable thing!"

"I was coerced by him, I had no choice!"

After hearing the whole truth, Liu Fei and Xia Ran were instantly enraged.

The two men were ashen-faced, their voices filled with disappointment and indignation.

"Suman, you're disgusting!"

"We've always treated you sincerely, and you actually schemed against Zhiyi behind her back. How malicious of you!"

"You'd even betray your roommate for a little something; you have absolutely no moral compass!"

The accusations came one after another, making Su Man unable to lift her head.

She cried uncontrollably, trembling all over, completely collapsing.

The atmosphere inside the private room was extremely tense.

All eyes eventually fell on Zhang Yifan, who had remained silent throughout.

We await his decision and the end of this farce.

Zhang Yifan looked at Su Man, who was crying uncontrollably and trembling, but his expression remained calm.

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable weight.

"I'll give you a chance."

On the verge of despair, Su Man grasped at the last straw.

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears, her gaze filled with an extreme will to survive.

Her voice trembled and hoarse, choked with sobs as she hurriedly asked.

"What opportunity? Please tell me!"

Zhang Yifan's gaze darkened slightly as he spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Call Basil over here."