Chapter 78 - 77: Don’t Tell Me You’re All in This Together

Chapter 78: Chapter 77: Don’t Tell Me You’re All in This Together

Before the guards could arrive, You Dan snatched away the Fish Spear and subdued the boy.

A flash of delight flickered in Lin Zhenxiang’s eyes, but she immediately reverted to her panicked, helpless expression. She looked like a victim teetering on the verge of a breakdown, using a hysterical voice to publicly cement the boy’s guilt:

"Did everyone see that! He... he was trying to kill me!!!"

"He’s a murderer!!!"

"Someone this dangerous can’t be given another chance to attack!!!"

"Quick, cuff his hands and gag him!!!"

"He must be sent to the interstellar prison!!!"

The boy struggled violently, his eyes red with grief, indignation, and hatred. His murderous gaze was fixed on Lin Zhenxiang.

At that moment, the boy had no will to escape and survive.

He had only one thought—

’Before I get thrown into the interstellar prison, I have to make this woman pay!’

You Dan spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Don’t make any sudden moves. I’m helping you!"

The boy froze. The hostility radiating from him instantly dissipated somewhat.

He stopped struggling.

You Dan escorted him toward the entrance of Class One, barking coldly at the people blocking the way, "Everyone, move!"

The crowd scattered to either side.

You Dan had subdued the "assailant," but he remained as cold and aloof as ever.

But the way everyone looked at him now burned with admiration.

Even Wan Shanyan, who had previously thought he was "beyond saving," couldn’t help but see him in a new light.

You Dan’s "righteous act" and "hero-saves-the-beauty" moment had put him in the spotlight, and someone couldn’t stand it.

"Wait!" Edgar called out to You Dan. "You Dan, where are you planning on taking this murderer?"

He questioned him darkly, his tone making it sound as if You Dan was trying to harbor a criminal.

You Dan paused, shot him a glance, and ignored him, continuing to lead the boy away.

Edgar felt a fiery sting, as if his face had just been stomped on. He swallowed his humiliation and questioned angrily, "You Dan, don’t tell me you’re in league with this guy!"

You Dan gave him a look one might give an idiot.

Just then, as if suddenly realizing something, Lin Zhenxiang’s eyes flew wide open. She whipped her head toward the classroom entrance.

As if she had seen a ghost, her face paled. Her red lips trembled as she spoke in a quavering voice:

"Sister Shu... it couldn’t be you... Did you do this to get back at me...?"

"This... this person is from Luoxing Port. What were you doing at Luoxing Port that day?"

"You... as soon as you arrived, Wen Miaomiao and You Dan transferred classes with you. The three of you... no, the four of you!"

"This morning, Wen Miaomiao even came and randomly yelled at me for your sake, and right after that, this person shows up..."

"You Dan... You can’t let You Dan take him away!"

She spoke in fragmented, ambiguous sentences, her gaze—filled with fear and suspicion—darting between the key people involved. She was throwing out one clue after another, all of which could be linked together, skillfully pointing the finger of blame directly at Shu Yao.

Shu Yao was speechless with admiration.

’A food blogger? What a waste! With Lin Zhenxiang’s ability to improvise and her flawless acting, it’s a real shame she’s not dedicating herself to a career in showbiz!’

Huo Jiao had a sudden epiphany. As if she’d been personally vindicated, she rushed forward and accused them with self-righteous indignation:

"So the four of you are in on this together! You teamed up to put on such a good show. How brilliant!"

When the attack happened, they had all scattered faster than anyone else. But now that everything was safe, Lin Zhenxiang’s clique stepped forward one by one to "speak for justice," eager to be the first to expose the "true colors" of Shu Yao and their former classmates.

"I was wondering why Wen Miaomiao and You Dan would suddenly transfer classes!"

Those two have top-tier grades, yet they transferred from the best class, Class One, to the worst, Class Six. Are they crazy?

"That trashy girl from the Lower Star District must have some tricks up her sleeve! She just arrived and she’s already roped in the young miss of the Wen family and the Emperor’s little brother-in-law!"

"And to think she’d order someone to attack Xiangxiang in public! Her intentions are just too vicious!"

"Do you think she knows some kind of bewitching sorcery? Otherwise, why would Wen Miaomiao, You Dan, and that attacker listen to her like that!"

"Dirty background, dirty methods, and a dirty heart! How can such a terrifying woman exist!"