Dream Capture: I Can See Through All Secrets!

39: 39. Public Opinion ReversalThe excitement of having an exclusive scoop made him tremble, and he pressed again, ”Student Lu, this time it was a person named Liao Sunan who reported you under his real name. He claims to be your classmate and has reasonable suspicions. It’s said that you only scored 630 on your final mock exam. How did you manage to score 699 after taking a leave of absence and working? Did you use other... methods? Please respond directly to this matter!”

A wave of uproar swept through the crowd, and for a moment, everyone looked at the questioning reporter in shock.

No one expected that at this point, with the admission intention letter about to be signed, there would still be complications.

The people on site exchanged glances, and netizens in front of their screens also watched in disbelief.

”Actually, thinking about it, it does seem too strange. Although this student’s story is touching, there are too many unreasonable aspects. How could he achieve such a score after taking a leave of absence during the high-intensity third year of high school?”

”Exactly. As someone who’s worked part-time at a construction site, I can only say that after a day’s work, I’m so tired I just want to collapse and sleep. Read a book? You must be joking, I don’t even have the strength to turn a page.”

”Could it be extraordinary talent?”

”Are you kidding me upstairs? Why would someone with extraordinary talent score 630 on the last mock exam? By your logic, is the school holding him back?”

”Thorough investigation! A thorough investigation is a must! If there’s any trickery, it’s absolutely unacceptable!”

”Thorough investigation! Give the college entrance exam a clear and just environment!!”

”...”

The online sentiment began to shift. Although everyone loved to watch a spectacle, they were equally unforgiving when faced with illegal activities. Without a reasonable explanation, this incident would become an indelible label on Lu Feng, causing him to fall directly from heaven into the mud, unable to recover...

At Li Huizhu’s home, seeing someone report Lu Feng under his real name, Lu’s relatives all burst into loud laughter, repeatedly finding an outlet for their emotions.

Lu Hu clapped wildly and sneered, ”Hahaha, this kid is finished, he’s been reported under his real name! I knew there was no way he could be that amazing, turns out he cheated!”

Li Huizhu clutched her clothes, feeling a sense of relief, ”This is great, let him be smug, let him be smug, hahah...”

Lu Mang, meanwhile, leaned back on the sofa, a smug expression on her face...

Lu Zezhou and Lu Xiaoli absolutely did not believe their son would do such a thing, but no one would believe them if they tried to explain.

Han Zhiqi, who was about to hand over the admission letter, also frowned slightly.

He looked up at the young man in front of him, noticing his clear eyes and a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, seemingly unafraid of such questioning.

Han Zhiqi quickly thought it over and finally made up his mind, still handing the admission letter to him.

Then he turned to the media and said concisely, ”I believe Student Lu.”

The reporter frowned and pointed the microphone at him, ”Teacher Han, do you really believe he didn’t cheat? But it’s his classmate who reported him under his real name.”

Han Zhiqi nodded, ”Yes, I believe him.”

Lu Feng hadn’t expected Han Zhiqi to stand up and speak for him, and he was very grateful.

It should be known that Han Zhiqi almost represented Jiangcheng University now, and if Lu Feng was indeed found to have cheated, Jiangcheng University’s reputation would also be affected.

Lu Feng looked at the reporter and stated directly, ”Although I don’t know the person who reported this, I, Lu Feng, am willing to accept any investigation.”

His understated response instantly caused a huge uproar online.

After the interview, Lu Feng led his parents and turned to go inside, and Han Zhiqi followed.

The reporters on site didn’t idle either; with such big news and a reversal, they all excitedly went back, preparing to publish the news, and at the same time, preparing to head to the education department to see what was happening.

Inside the house, Han Zhiqi took out the agreement forms and waited for Lu Feng to sign.

Lu Feng asked curiously, ”Teacher Han, are you so sure?”

Han Zhiqi smiled, ”I don’t think I can misjudge people.”

Lu Feng picked up the pen and smiled confidently, ”You certainly won’t.”

With that remark, Han Zhiqi’s smile grew wider. After Lu Feng finished signing, he stood up and extended his hand, ”Welcome to Jiangcheng University.”

Lu Feng nodded and shook hands with him...

At this time, the interview about Lu Feng was also going viral online. One moment, the top trending searches on social media were:

#Touching! From construction site to top ten in the province, this student did it!#

#Took a leave of absence for love at a construction site, an inspiring college entrance exam story.#

However, the next moment it became:

#Student from humble background suspected of cheating, sparking controversy#

#Student Lu responds to plagiarism allegations#

What was originally only regional news, at this critical time of college entrance exam results, such a dramatic topic undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, directly igniting the entire network and quickly climbing to the top spot on the trending list.

Countless netizens couldn’t help but discuss after watching the video.

And when a certain Big V posted a long article about this on a social platform, it was furiously reposted.

...I think there’s something fishy going on. While we praise the ’construction site scholar’ and ’taking leave for his father,’ should we also consider why a student who took several months off could produce such a perfect test paper? Is there really such a genius? I don’t believe it. I’m just an ordinary citizen, and I hope the authorities will provide an explanation for this matter.

Public opinion quickly polarized, and many netizens started arguing in the comment section...

”I’ve long felt something was fake, just waiting for the truth to come out.”

”It’s said that the person who reported him is also a top student. Think about it, he dared to use his real name, so he must be confident.”

”So calm, he must have a guilty conscience.”

”I say, where are your brains? That’s the college entrance exam, how could he cheat?”

”Hehehe... It’s a big world, full of wonders. Do you really think the college entrance exam is that strict? Haven’t various shady problems been exposed in previous years?”

”...”

Jiangcheng No. 3 High School.

In the principal’s office, the old principal was angrily on the phone, ”What’s wrong with you? ...No, even if you think there’s a problem, you should have informed the school, and we would have investigated it. What do you mean by directly reporting it to the education department? How is the school supposed to handle itself? ...As a parent... Hello? Hello? Hello?”

The old principal’s chest heaved with anger, and the other school leaders beside him exchanged glances.

How could such a thing happen out of nowhere?

The principal looked at Zhou Wenmei, who was standing at the back, and asked, ”Teacher Zhou, is what Student Liao said about Lu Feng’s grades being problematic true?”

Zhou Wenmei shook her head, ”I’m more inclined to believe it’s a personal grudge. Student Liao has always secretly compared himself to Lu Feng, and this time he probably thought he would be the top student in the school, but who knew... Lu Feng’s grades are not bad.”

The principal understood and sighed, ”I just received a notice from the education department; the matter has become quite big. So, the education department will hold a press conference tomorrow to re-verify the scores on the spot.”