Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: The Situation Escalated
Chapter 277: The Situation Escalated
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Faced with the barrage of questions, Wen Nian didn’t immediately provide answers. Instead, Li Fang rushed to her side, her voice filled with anger, “Who said Wen Nian committed murder? Can the media just spread false information like this? Who let you in? Have you also been bribed to threaten Wen Nian?”
Li Fang’s tone grew more emotional. The words of the police officers earlier were already quite clear – they were attempting to cast suspicion on Wen Nian and intimidate her into confessing. And now the media seemed to be doing the same.
Li Fang protected Wen Nian behind her tightly. “Do you reporters have a conscience? Force a little girl? You speak nonsense without evidence. Did you take money to defame her? I definitely won’t allow anyone to frame my student, be it the police or reporters!”
The reporters were momentarily taken aback by her strong response, and then they quickly seized on the key points.
“So the police have also concluded that Wen Nian attempted murder?”
“If the police have determined that Wen Nian committed murder, why haven’t they arrested her?”
“You say the police were bribed? Do you have evidence?”
Li Fang had never encountered a situation like this before. Aside from shielding Wen Nian, she wasn’t sure what to do next.
At this moment, Wen Nian tugged at Li Fang’s clothing and said, “Let me explain, Teacher.”
Li Fang turned to see Wen Nian, whose eyes were red and brimming with grievances.
Li Fang had intended to say something, but Wen Nian had already started addressing the reporters. “The police did indeed claim that 1 attempted murder and said they could arrest me at any time.”
As soon as she spoke, the reporters erupted with excitement, bombarding her with rapid-fire questions.
Wen Nian raised her voice slightly, “The police also told me to cooperate and not assume that my acting career would protect me from any consequences.”
Her voice trembled, and tears swelled in her eyes, but she managed to keep them at bay.
“I thought that investigations would follow the procedures I’ve seen on TV. Police find evidence and witnesses, then arrest the suspect and proceed to prosecution and trial. It turns out that a few online photos can result in my being labeled a criminal, and they can even come to the school to arrest me.”
After saying this, tears finally rolled down Wen Nian’s cheeks.
But she didn’t stop there, “I need to go to the security office and retrieve the surveillance footage from the principal’s office, where they questioned and accused me. The police also recorded the conversation. I’m not sure if I need to get a lawyer involved. Please excuse me, everyone. 1 may also need to inform Director Xu Chang. If my situation affects the movie and it can’t be screened…”
She lowered her head, preventing anyone from seeing her expression. She appeared deeply wronged.
However, she had already made up her mind to blow this matter up.
Her opponents had pushed her onto the frontlines, and she had no strong evidence. Her only advantage was her status as a non-entertainment industry celebrity. She had to use public opinion to help uncover the truth, rather than let herself be controlled by money.
The reporters were sharp-minded individuals. They had been summoned by an anonymous source, which was strange enough. The police had directly accused Wen Nian. Wasn’t it obvious that someone was messing with her?
At this moment, the principal also walked over. The two police officers in the office did not dare to show their faces.
The principal frowned and asked, “You still want the surveillance video of the principal’s office?”
“Yes, Principal,” Wen Nian looked at him sincerely. “I cannot confess to something I didn’t do just because the police said so. They accused me without evidence. I need to consult a lawyer.”
Then, with a sudden realization, she added, “Is the security office supposed to be empty today? That’s why there was no surveillance footage, and reporters were able to enter freely?”
“The No. 1 High School has top-notch security! How could there be no one on duty?” The principal wished he could shut Wen Nian up.
Then, he avoided the main point and said, “I won’t allow anyone to frame my student. Now, I’ll personally get the surveillance video. Don’t worry, the school won’t let you suffer.”
Wen Nian expressed her gratitude, and despite everyone’s attempts to hold her back, she quickly headed toward the security office. Li Fang stood by, shielding her from the reporters.
She wasn’t sure if the police recording could be made public, but she had to get the recording of the principal’s office.
As she turned a corner, she caught sight of Jiang Chun, who looked disheveled and tearful, and Shen Jun, who seemed indifferent.
Seeing her approach, Shen Jun hurriedly ran over, asking, “How did it go?”
But upon seeing the tear tracks on Wen Nian’s face, Shen Jun’s chest tightened. Jiang Chun called after him a few times, but he didn’t even turn to look at her.
“Wen Nian, look at me. What did the police ask you? Did they threaten you?”
Seeing his nervousness, Wen Nian quickly sniffled, “I need to get the surveillance footage from the security office. The police threatened me and accused me of attempted murder..”