The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 344 - 343 The Game Has Already Begun (Added)

Chapter 344: Chapter 343 The Game Has Already Begun (Added)

Guo Shuitian was so angry he wanted to explain something, but after thinking it over, he held back for not wanting to bring Lu Mian any trouble.

The truth will always come out eventually, the people from Jinjing, don’t they care about evidence anymore?

Principal Zhang was dealing with people from Era Middle School while trying to contact Han Jin, but what was unexpected was—

This time, Director Han didn’t take his call.

Principal Zhang frowned, feeling that there was more to the situation than meets the eye.

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Lu Mian was taken away by a few people in uniform during class.

This kind of thing was a huge sensation in the school.

The students of Class 25 protested, but they were told that anyone who dared to obstruct would be assaulting an officer.

Lu Mian, with a smile, said “It’s okay, I’ll be right back” and followed the group with an air of openness.

Shouhao hurriedly pushed Pang Hao, feeling anxious, “Quick, call your dad, are these his people? How can they treat Brother Mian like this?”

Pang Hao couldn’t care about anything else and immediately called Guo Shuitian, but the outcome was not optimistic.

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The ones who came were from Jinjing, not his father’s people.

Su Luo was maintaining class discipline while also sending a message to Old Su.

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First-Year Class 1.

Zhang Wenqiang stayed behind after her class ended.

She paced back and forth on the podium looking somewhat pleased with herself.

“I’ve told you before not to learn from the likes of Lu Mian. What’s the point of having a good brain if you don’t use it for good? Now, look, the whole school knows she’s been arrested! The little reputation that Kunpeng School earned has all been lost by her single-handedly! When has our school ever produced such a person!”

She had always known that Lu Mian didn’t follow rules or directions, a troublemaker waiting to happen, and now look, it had all come from ignoring her warnings.

She said this, of course, to warn the students in her class, and certainly to vent. At the recent exchange meeting between the two schools, her class had been thoroughly outdone by Class 25. The chance for her class to shine had been completely stolen by Lu Mian and Su Luo of Class 25.

“Teacher, maybe Lu Mian was just taken in for questioning, it’s not what you said…”

“Yeah, teacher, the investigation into what happened hasn’t been cleared up yet!”

Zhang Wenqiang was dismissive, “If there was nothing to it, would she have been arrested? Why not arrest Chen Qin? Why not arrest someone else? This shows that the issue is with her, and she can’t be detached from this matter!”

With a stern face, she lectured, “Enough, all of you, stop making excuses for Lu Mian. Can’t you learn something good for a change? Must you follow Lu Mian’s example!”

“Teacher, then who should we learn from?”

“In studies, is it wrong to follow Chen Qin’s example? In moral character…” Zhang Wenqiang pondered for quite a while before she reluctantly added, “In moral character, learn more from our Guardian God of Wucheng! Now that’s what you call true integrity and chivalry!”

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Central Hospital.

Sheng Zijin, Ji Xiang, Li Mingqin, and You Kezhou all kept vigil by Gu Jingyi’s hospital bed.

Gu Jingyi’s condition had stabilized and she was slowly regaining consciousness. When she opened her eyes and saw so many people around, her eyes reddened, and she was on the verge of tears.

You Kezhou, being her good friend, quickly stepped forward to comfort her.

Ji Xiang and Li Mingqin also assured her that if she had any grievances, to speak up, and Era Middle School would support her.

Gu Jingyi half-sat on the hospital bed, her demeanour one of quiet despair, and she said nothing.

In the end, it was Sheng Zijin who took charge and asked everyone else to leave, opting to stay behind alone.

“Jingyi, what happened to you today? Tell me any grievances you have, I will definitely seek justice for you. Don’t you trust the teachers, or do you not believe in our Sheng Family?”

Gu Jingyi bit her lip and glanced at her hand, still somewhat bruised, a somber look in her eyes as if deep in thought.

Sheng Zijin was anxious on her behalf.

She merely shook her head and explained, “No, it’s my own… it’s because I have a crush on Director Qi, but I’m also jealous that Director Qi is always looking out for Lu Mian, so when Lu Mian appeared on the back mountain today, I suddenly became irrational.”

“Director Qi?” Sheng Zijin found it hard to imagine. After only a few days of interaction, could one really grow to like someone that much?

Besides, the other person was just a minor school disciplinarian, drawing a meagre monthly salary—how much prospect could there possibly be for the future?

Although the person in question was undeniably attractive with an extraordinary presence, to her, he was just another face in the crowd.

Really unnecessary.

Of course, the focus here wasn’t on Director Qi, but on Lu Mian.

“Jingyi, is this all that has happened between you and Lu Mian? I remember you said before that you were going to look for her. How did you end up inside that pavilion? Was it Lu Mian who pushed you in?” Sheng Zijin seemed to be anticipating something.

Gu Jingyi wiped away tears with the back of her hand, crying quite sorrowfully, “No… it was really just me being too impulsive, wanting to jump into the pavilion on my own. Lu Mian pulled me out. But then… she might have misunderstood something, and she looked really scary, so I accidentally fell in…”

“It wasn’t her who pushed you?”

Gu Jingyi shook her head: “No.”

This response left Sheng Zijin quite disappointed. To be honest, this wasn’t the answer she wanted. According to this version of the story, they could not take the opportunity to give Kunpeng High School a hard time; they might even have to apologize to the school.

Sheng Zijin’s eyes darkened as she grasped Gu Jingyi’s hand.

“Jingyi, listen to me. The electric fence was cut, and the surveillance at the scene was destroyed. The teacher Ding who saved you didn’t see anything. So, do you get what I’m saying?”

Gu Jingyi tilted her head slightly.

“This incident involved only you and Lu Mian; only the two of you know what really happened. You’re the victim, so you can boldly speak out about the harm you’ve suffered,” Sheng Zijin said. “I’ve already had Captain Wang from Jinjing come over; they will definitely give you an account.”

“Sister Sheng, what do you mean? I don’t quite understand.”

“You just say that Lu Mian pushed you in, wouldn’t that solve everything? After all, no one knows the truth…” Sheng Zijin lowered her voice, then sighed. “Maybe she did want to push you in at that moment, otherwise why would she have frightened you? Besides, I’m not asking you to frame her, there’s another arrangement for this matter…”

“Sister Sheng, what kind of arrangement?”

“You don’t need to ask too much, just do as I say,” Sheng Zijin tucked the blanket around her.

Gu Jingyi nodded and watched Sheng Zijin leave. Once alone, a smile crawled across her lips.

—-

Lu Mian was taken to the Criminal Investigation Department, where she was questioned, and temporarily kept in the interrogation room.

The other party was aggressive, clearly intending to escalate the situation.

Lu Mian was quite calm, having maintained a faint smile on her lips since her arrival. She sat opposite an acting lawyer and a uniformed officer, answering whatever questions they posed.

Upon learning that the surveillance had been sabotaged, she even showed a trace of intrigue, arching her eyebrows.

It seemed, the game had begun.

The person she was waiting for had finally made a move.