The younger sister pretends to be hypnotized, and her older brother gets addicted.

The lobby on the first floor of Xingcan was bustling with noise.

"Ms. Ruan must be fired!"

"I wouldn't trust my children to be raised by a murderer like that!"

"Yes! If you don't expel her, we'll drop the class!"

The young woman at the front desk struggled to cope with the agitated parents and barely managed to keep up.

Meng Ling is a righteous person, so she asked Ruan Yang not to show up for the time being.

She went over and asked, "What happened?"

The parents were indignant and produced the video.

The video claims, "A certain female teacher at Xingcan has recently become an internet sensation, but there's a mastermind behind it. She's arrogant and spoiled, frequently beating and verbally abusing her maids, and can't stand maids being prettier than her. She even fired a maid just because she glanced at her boyfriend!"

"She fired the maid despite her seriously ill mother urgently needing medical expenses! The maid's mother still can't afford the surgery and her life is in danger!"

The videos are all one-sided descriptions.

The video was accompanied by a short video that Ruan Yang had posted not long ago.

There are a few photos of Chen Xiaomei; she looks extremely thin.

They look so pitiful.

Netizens were filled with righteous indignation.

I never imagined she was this kind of person!

[I hate female rivalry! Am I the only one who thinks this little maid is prettier than the young lady?]

[Hilarious! This young lady's face screams "technology and ruthless work!"]

Meng Ling: ? ? ?

Are the comments just a battle between the left and right brain?

Ruan Yang stood not far away, her hands and feet somewhat stiff.

Even though all of this was within her expectations, she only realized how terrifying public opinion could be when she saw everyone waving the banner of justice while revealing their hideous faces.

In the original novel, Song Lejiao released the video after Chen Xiaomei's mother passed away and Chen Xiaomei jumped off the building.

The overwhelming public opinion was far more turbulent than it is now.

Thankfully, none of that happened.

Ruan Yang took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said, "I am Ruan Yang. What can you say to me?"

The parents turned their heads away, and the murmur subsided.

Her attire intimidated the petty man, and her words intimidated the virtuous. Ruan Yang wore a silk dress, carried a rare leather Kelly 25 bag, and wore Chanel stilettos.

Not to mention the expensive-looking jewelry around their necks and fingers.

Compared to the receptionist who looked like an easy target and had a strong student vibe, Ruan Yang's outfit gave her an air of being someone not to be trifled with.

Parents are discerning, so naturally they wouldn't dare to act rashly.

Even if you accidentally snag her silk dress and have to pay for it, it's still not worth it.

The crowd that was just now making a ruckus.

Upon seeing Ruan Yang in person, they quieted down.

Ruan Yang spoke up, "I can swear that the news online that I fired the maid is false. But I understand everyone's concerns, and I can apply to the principal to transfer the children to other classes."

The parents remained silent.

But you still have to transfer classes.

Almost all of the students that Ruan Yang recruited yesterday were assigned to other teachers.

The enrollment KPIs have been wiped out overnight.

However, most of the parents of the students who had previously taken classes with Ruan Yang trusted her.

"Teacher Ruan, we believe in you."

"My daughter said you teach with exceptional patience and gentleness."

"That's right, my daughter has made great progress recently, Ms. Ruan, I'll continue the lessons today!"

"Did your videos go viral online, and someone got jealous?"

"Just ignore what these people say behind their keyboards! They're a bunch of people who hate others and laugh at those who don't, and all they dare to do is curse online."

Everyone comforted her.

Ruan Yang was very grateful.

After the parents left, Meng Ling also felt somewhat guilty.

"Yangyang, I'm sorry, if I hadn't suggested you recruit students online, you wouldn't have been targeted like this."

Ruan Yang quickly shook her head, "No."

She grabbed Meng Ling's hand and told the truth: "Actually, it was my ex-boyfriend's best friend who did this."

Ruan Yang gave a brief account of the matter.

Meng Ling frowned.

"That best friend is hateful, and your ex is hateful too. If he hadn't been so clueless, all this trouble wouldn't have happened. But I don't believe that 'white moonlight' is really that kind, coaxing others to fight for her. I've seen too many of those 'white lotuses'."

Ruan Yang nodded. "I hate them too."

Meng Ling asked, "What are you going to do next?"

When Ruan Yang helped Chen Xiaomei, she didn't think that much about it.

She was just afraid of being sent to Africa and didn't dare to affect the plot too much.

In the original storyline, this public opinion affected the Jiang family's stock price. It was Jiang Zhuo who turned the tide, won the F1 championship, and delivered a speech at the award ceremony, which stabilized the Jiang family's stock market and demonstrated business talent that was no less than Jiang Yanci's.

Afterwards, the male and female protagonists drank to celebrate, got drunk, and went to bed together.

This is the male lead's highlight.

This is also a key plot point where the male and female leads share sweet moments.

But because of Ruan Yang's awakening, the butterfly flapped its wings, and the plot moved forward.

The F1 championship hasn't started yet.

Chen Xiaomei did not jump off the building.

……

Jiang Zhuo is too lucky. He can pursue his passion, win championships, and then, with just a few words, demonstrate what is called business talent.

Is this the protagonist's halo?

What does it matter how hard my elder brother has worked for the Jiang family for the past seven years, day and night?

Is this considered Jiang Zhuo's control group?

Ruan Yang clenched her fingers tightly and said earnestly, "I want this fire to burn my ex-boyfriend."

Upon hearing this, Meng Ling's eyes lit up.

"That was great! Is there anything I can do to help you?"

*

In the evening, Ruan Yang finished her last class and was about to leave work.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Wei arrived.

Behind Qiao Wei were a man and a woman.

Ruan Yang paused, her steps faltering.

Why is Jiang Zhuo back?

Ruan Yang's gaze then fell on the girl who was holding Jiang Zhuo's arm. She was wearing a white dress, with smooth black hair hanging down on both sides. She had delicate features, was very slender, and looked so delicate that she seemed to be weighed down by the dress, making people want to protect her.

Ruan Yang recognized her at a glance; this was the girl who had appeared in Jiang Zhuo's WeChat Moments.

She is also the female protagonist of this book, Qiao Lingling.

According to the plot, they shouldn't be returning to their home country at this time.

It seems the plot has indeed changed.

As soon as Qiao Wei saw Ruan Yang, she rushed over.

That expression made him look like he wanted to devour her.

"Ruan Yang, why did you stand by and watch me fail at yesterday's auction? You're clearly so rich, why couldn't you help me pay a mere twenty million!"

"A mere twenty million?" Ruan Yang laughed angrily. "You make it sound so easy, how come you can't come up with it yourself?"

"you!"

Previously, Ruan Yang was afraid of the protagonist's halo and avoided his sharp edge.

But now she's not afraid anymore.

Because she discovered—

Even if she doesn't cause trouble, trouble will come looking for her.

Instead of hiding, it's better to take the initiative.

Before Qiao Wei could speak, Ruan Yang quietly turned on the camera and placed it aside.

This evidence will always come in handy.

"Miss Ruan." A soft, gentle voice rang out.

Qiao Lingling's tears flowed even before she arrived.

"Miss Ruan, I know that Weiwei offended you before, which is why you deliberately bid at the auction to set a trap for her. But we are just poor kids, unlike a rich heiress like you, we don't have the chance to make a mistake."

"If Weiwei has a criminal record, she won't be able to take the civil service exam in the future. If Miss Ruan is unhappy about this, I apologize to you on behalf of my sister."

As she spoke, she actually lifted her skirt and was about to kneel down.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhuo's eyes narrowed, dispelling the fleeting joy he felt upon seeing Ruan Yang earlier.

He forcefully helped the frail Qiao Lingling up with one hand, and pointed at Ruan Yang with the other.

"The one who should apologize is you!"

Ruan Yang frowned, looking at Jiang Zhuo, who had dyed his hair red, with a strange and disdainful gaze.

"What's it to you, you spirited young man?"

Jiang Zhuo: ?