Chapter 169: Stimulant 2
Seeing the killing intent in Ling Hanmu’s eyes, Liu Li’s heart was greatly shocked, and he trembled uncontrollably.
Xia Chenge stood on the side, motionless.
She wasn’t a saint; she wouldn’t repay harm with kindness.
At this moment, the video of Ling Hanmu arrogantly confronting the team leader teacher was also posted online.
With some people deliberately stirring up trouble, it quickly surged to the front page again in a short period of time.
This time, Ling Hanmu truly angered the public:
What first family? Look at the kind of children they raise. They are so arrogant even after making mistakes. Do they really think Country A is their family’s, where they can cover the sky with one hand?
The noble sons of high society I remember, even if proud, would be polite in front of others. What is Ling Hanmu? A street thug? @Tiansheng Group, please educate your child properly!
Ling Hanmu, please apologize to your opponent. You are a parasite and unworthy of being a competitor.
Trash second generation rich, no character, despicable and vulgar.
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Just as everyone was cursing Ling Hanmu, Xia Chenge calmly posted a Weibo.
Queen Xia Chenge: I’ll say it once, I have never taken stimulants. I am worthy of the competition and all my opponents!
Ling Ling Ling Hanmu: //@Queen Xia Chenge: I’ll say it once, I have never taken stimulants. I am worthy of the competition and all my opponents!
The two posted and reposted Weibo one after another, immediately drawing the battlefield. The comments below were full of insults, truly unbearable to look at.
Even Old Master Xia and Old Madam Ling were alarmed. Within two minutes of the Weibo posts, they each received an angry phone call from the elders questioning what had happened.
“What is going on? Weren’t you participating in the competition? Why is there a scandal about taking stimulants?” Old Master Xia was furious. “Who is framing you?”
Xia Chenge was amused. She thought the Old Master was coming to scold her, but unexpectedly, he chose to believe her without hesitation.
“Don’t be angry, Grandfather. The truth will be revealed soon. I won’t exchange my lifelong reputation for such false fame,” Xia Chenge said softly to comfort the Old Master. “Even if I don’t care, I have to consider our family, right?”
“I’ll find someone to investigate the situation thoroughly. Since it’s not a misunderstanding but a frame-up, we can’t let it go. Even if this old man has to risk his life, I won’t let my granddaughter be wronged,” the Old Master said sternly.
Xia Chenge felt an indescribable warmth in her heart, but this was her matter, and she didn’t want the Old Master to worry too much.
Sheng Xia alone was enough to make the Old Master worry and labor!
“No need, Grandfather. This matter will be resolved before today ends,” Xia Chenge promised.
The Old Master sighed, was silent for a moment, then spoke a few words of caution before hanging up.
As for Ling Hanmu, it seemed he had successfully appeased the Old Madam.
Ling Hanmu’s sharp gaze fell on Liu Li, who was shrinking to the side: “You court death.”
Liu Li dared not make a sound, and the others in the lounge were also silent.
Just as the online cursing intensified, the official stimulant test results were announced. Both of their test results were negative, meaning they had not taken stimulants.
Ling Hanmu threw his mobile phone at Liu Li’s face: “Open your dog eyes and look at this for this Young Master.”
Liu Li grunted in pain, gritted his teeth, daring to be angry but not to speak.
When his gaze fell on the content on Ling Hanmu’s mobile phone, his eyes suddenly widened. He snatched the phone and shook his head in disbelief: “How is this possible? How is this possible?”
“Heh…” Ling Hanmu sneered. “Now, it’s your turn to die. Do you know what happened to the last person who framed this Young Master?”
“I don’t know, I don’t know anything, it has nothing to do with me. You must have bribed the testing personnel. Your Ling family is powerful and influential, and can do anything, right?” Liu Li shouted excitedly.
Ling Hanmu’s expression turned cold, and he raised his fist to strike, but Xia Chenge stopped him: “Don’t.”
Ling Hanmu then flicked his hand away resentfully, not beating Liu Li.
“I tell you, I will never yield to your tyranny, even if I die. You bribed the testing personnel and deliberately concealed the truth.”
“If you have the guts, kill me here, otherwise I will definitely expose your evil deeds.”
“I, Liu Li, stand tall.”
“Tsk…” Xia Chenge sneered. “You’re quite righteous, but unfortunately, backbone isn’t used like that.”
“May I ask if student Xia Chenge and student Ling Hanmu are inside?” Just then, the lounge door was knocked open, and a large group of media reporters surrounded the outside.
Teacher Lin’s face was grim, but in front of Ling Hanmu, he dared not act on his own.
“Let’s go, we should go out too.” Ling Hanmu grabbed Liu Li by the collar and dragged him towards the door.
Seeing this, Teacher Lin quickly stopped him: “You can’t go out now.”
“This Young Master does whatever he wants. Do those reporters dare to eat me?” Ling Hanmu glared at Teacher Lin, who then sheepishly moved aside.
“You all stay inside and don’t come out.” Xia Chenge followed, not forgetting to instruct the others in the lounge.
As soon as the lounge door opened, the camera flashes went off incessantly, taking rapid photos of the three of them.
“Student Ling Hanmu, do you have anything to say about the stimulant matter?”
“Regarding the evidence leaked online, do you intend to provide an explanation, or as rumored, is the test result fake and you bribed the testing personnel?”
“Generally speaking, it’s already remarkable for an ordinary person to participate in two events and win championships. Yet, you and student Xia Chenge have won so many championships. Is the secret to this performance performance-enhancing drugs?”
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These reporters bombarded the two with such sharp questions.
If it were an ordinary person, they would have been weak-kneed and their minds blank under such pressure, let alone explain.
But Xia Chenge and Ling Hanmu remained calm and composed, completely unfazed by them. Instead, they cast meaningful glances at the reporters.
“Save me, I’m being held hostage by Ling Hanmu, and he even hit me.” Liu Li came to his senses and mustered the courage to shout.
This scene made all the reporters present freeze for a moment. When they saw the bruises on Liu Li’s face, they immediately became excited, as if they had uncovered a bigger scoop.
“Student Ling Hanmu, do you have any explanation?”
“Taking stimulants and assaulting a teammate, how will you explain this to the public?”
“May I ask if Chairman Ling knows about this matter?”
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“Have you said enough?” Ling Hanmu suddenly spoke. At that moment, his eyes seemed to shoot out countless sharp blades, and a natural, sharp aura emanated from him, making people gasp for breath.
The surroundings fell into a dead silence, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Ling Hanmu curved his lips slightly and said mockingly, “The job of a reporter is to record and report the truth. You’ve already put so many hats on this Young Master without a word. Have you confirmed that everything you’ve said is the truth?”
