Chapter 24: Official Bulletin

Chen Yang withdrew from the forum, but the uproar he stirred up on Xingcheng University's campus network did not subside.

Discussions accusing Zhao Shunfa of hiring someone to assault someone and suspecting the mastermind behind it to be the victim Zhang Jun grew increasingly heated.

Some netizens thought that, as Zhang Jun's roommate, Chen Yang secretly contacted the latter's love interest Lin Wei and stole her affection. His behavior was morally despicable.

Therefore, whether it was Zhao Shunfa hiring someone to assault someone, or Zhang Jun secretly ordering revenge, both could be understood.

Some netizens also believed that everyone has the right to pursue love. Zhang Jun could like Lin Wei, as could Chen Yang, Zhao Shunfa, or anyone else. Since Lin Wei publicly denied having a romantic relationship with Zhang Jun, others are qualified to compete.

The revenge of Zhao Shunfa and Zhang Jun is cowardly behavior, a manifestation of the weak's inadequacy. School leaders should seriously handle such behavior to prevent fostering a bad atmosphere.

Regarding such discussions, the involved party Zhang Jun chose silence. He also called an acquaintance who managed the forum, hoping to reduce the heat, but was politely refused.

The other party said that this campus assault incident occurred on the day of the graduation ceremony, already severely affecting the school's image. School leadership has stated they will seriously handle the matter. Before a clear result is reached, he does not want to get involved in this muddy situation.

Zhang Jun felt helpless, so he could only continue pretending to be dead on the forum. His only hope now is that Zhao Shunfa can bear everything. Otherwise, the graduation certificate he just received might be revoked by the school.

What made Zhang Jun feel fortunate was that the forum discussion lasted only one day. The next morning, the school issued an official announcement.

"Regarding the mass brawl incident that occurred at the south gate of our school on the graduation day, after the school reported it to the police, the case has been solved by the district police station."

"According to information, a senior finance major student Zhao Moumou, due to emotional disputes, deliberately hired outsiders to assault another senior finance major student Zhang Moumou, causing Zhang Moumou to be injured and hospitalized. His actions are suspected of criminal offenses and also seriously violated school rules. After discussion by school leadership, it was decided to cancel Zhao Moumou's graduation eligibility. We hope other students will take this as a warning!"

At the same time, the school also issued a commendation notice.

"In this campus mass assault incident, our senior student, former student union president Lin Wei, when seeing a classmate in danger, disregarded personal safety and bravely fought five assailants. Her heroic deeds are worthy of study by all teachers and students of the school. After discussion by school leadership, it was decided to award Lin Wei the honorific title of 'Brave Justice Individual'."

Below this notice, a graduation photo of Lin Wei and Chen Yang was posted. Moreover, it was the one where they made the heart gesture with their hands.

"Senior Lin Wei is mighty!"

"Wuwuwu, an officially recognized love, how enviable and jealous!"

"Today's announcement is interesting! I originally thought Chen Yang was the third party interfering in his roommate's love, but it turned out Zhao Shunfa and Zhang Jun were the third parties. Even more absurdly, these two, in order to be the third party, were jealous of each other, one ended up in the hospital, the other in detention."

"To be honest, looking at the photo, Lin Wei and Chen Yang seem quite compatible. However, as an admirer of Lin Wei, I do not support this relationship!"

"Upstairs, my goddess, why do you like a peasant's son?"

"Upstairs, did the peasant's son eat your food? Pursuing love is everyone's right. If you're unhappy, let's find a place to spar."

"Upstairs two, the school just dealt with Zhao Moumou, and you're still committing offenses against the wind. Don't you want to graduate?"

"The school has already made it official, so we spectators shouldn't argue. Even if you fight, it won't change the fact that Senior Lin Wei and Senior Chen Yang are already together. Everyone, just disperse."

Seeing the forum's heat subside, Zhang Jun finally breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Shunfa indeed did not disappoint him. Compared to Tang Kun and Chen Yang, this brother is much more reliable!

Time reverted to the previous day. In fact, Chen Yang and Lin Wei's deep communication did not last long. When things got heated, Lin Wei's phone kept ringing inappropriately. She answered three calls.

The first call was from Hu Tie Jun, chief of the Xingcheng University District Police Station, informing her that Zhao Shunfa's case had been closed. Zhao Shunfa voluntarily took responsibility, and because of his good attitude in admitting fault, the victim Zhang Jun did not pursue the matter, so he will be punished with administrative detention for fifteen days.

The second call was from the leadership of Xingcheng University. They mentioned three things.

First, they praised Lin Wei's act of bravery in the face of justice.

Then they informed her of the school's punishment result for Zhao Shunfa's hiring of assailants to cause injury.

Finally, they asked about Lin Wei and Chen Yang's relationship, learned that they had already obtained their marriage certificate, and offered a few congratulatory words.

The third call was from a woman named Xu Li, who said she wanted to meet Lin Wei. Lin Wei almost without hesitation went to the appointment.

After she left, Chen Yang realized that the woman's name sounded familiar. He recalled that Zhang Jun had mentioned before that in Qingshui City there was a female deputy mayor in charge of agriculture also named Xu Li, who was their senior from Xingcheng University. When Lin Wei was training in Qingshui County, this senior had provided many policy conveniences.

Strangely, at this time Xu Li should not yet have taken office in Qingshui City. How did she know Lin Wei?

Or perhaps this senior Xu Li is also paying attention to the school forum?

Chen Yang suddenly had a premonition that Lin Wei's career trajectory might change because of this meeting.

The long-distance living arrangement of this newlywed couple likely also needs to be scheduled in advance.

Fortunately, Qingshui City is only a three-hour drive from Xingcheng. Wanting to meet is not difficult. If conditions are suitable, Chen Yang also plans to invest in some high-quality real estate in Qingshui.

Qingshui City's housing prices cannot compare to the provincial capital; the historical high is around 6000 yuan per square meter.

Of course, Qingshui City's housing prices start low as well; currently, commercial residential buildings cost only 1000 yuan per square meter, elevator buildings 1500+ yuan per square meter. As long as the location is good and the layout suitable, the return on investment is still promising.

Most importantly, Chen Yang knows the locations of future key school district housing and commercial areas in Qingshui City. This can achieve maximum benefit.

Chen Yang suddenly thought of Liu Shijie, this future real estate mogul of Dongjiang Province whom he hasn't yet met. If he could lure him early to Qingshui City to invest in real estate, could he strike at the Zhang family's business?

Compared to investing in real estate in Qingshui City, Chen Yang is more interested in causing the Zhang family's business empire to collapse prematurely. This goal, if relying solely on Chen Yang's personal strength, would be very difficult and the process arduous. With the Liu family's help, it would definitely be twice the result with half the effort.

However, when Chen Yang went to look for Liu Qingqing after washing up, he found a handwritten notice at her door saying "No dogs or men and women allowed inside."

It was obvious that this young lady was angry.