Chapter 57

Chapter 57

"Qi Ruolin was severely affected by her breakup and soon dropped out of school to return home."

"Under the dual blows of losing fans and love, she developed depression and spent her days in despair at home. Two years later, she jumped from a building and took her own life!"

Before class, Yi Tiantian organized her lesson plan while thinking about this.

The students who overheard this exchanged glances, but they did not seem gleeful; instead, they seemed to be plotting something bigger.

Sure enough, a few days later, several trending topics surged to the top of the charts.

#QiRuolinCollapses#

#QiRuolinCampusBullying#

After Qi Ruolin was abandoned by Liu Ran, she lost her biggest support.

Thus, the students tacitly reached a consensus: it was finally time for revenge!

Students at Brand University of the Arts who had been bullied by Qi Ruolin stepped forward, posting evidence of their mistreatment.

Some photographed scars inflicted by Qi Ruolin, while others uploaded secretly recorded videos of bullying incidents.

Clips from Qi Ruolin's recent live stream were also edited and shared, further fueling public outrage.

These two trending topics quickly amassed over one million views!

People were furious at Qi Ruolin's actions, and many flooded her comments section with insults.

Nail Art Competition: "Qi Ruolin, you're really no good! I thought you were taking a break to improve your skills, but it turns out you were bullying others! Disgusting!"

Blue Fatty: "I don't understand why anyone would like Qi Ruolin, who has no talent, popularity, or decency! Everyone who watched the live stream of 'Idol University Season 3' knows how domineering she was on the show, just like those bullies! If anyone still likes her, I'll laugh at them all year!"

Card A: "Qi Ruolin is done for! I regret ever liking someone like you! When I was bullied at school, I used to look up to you, but now I realize you're just like them! Disappointing! Give me back all the votes and rankings I gave you!"

With solid evidence of her bullying, Qi Ruolin had no chance of redemption. The day after these trends broke, she withdrew from school.

Brands that had previously collaborated with Qi Ruolin demanded compensation, leaving her facing a staggering debt of two hundred million due to her breakup-induced despair!

However, Qi Ruolin's downfall did not ease the tension among the students at Brand University of the Arts.

They knew that the true mastermind behind the bullying culture at the university was still lurking in the shadows, controlling everything.

Unlike his arrogant ex-girlfriend, Liu Ran, as the hidden ruler of the school, was adept at concealing his true nature.

In front of parents and teachers, he appeared as a diligent student with excellent grades.

But to the students, he was the undisputed ruler of the school.

He had chosen Qi Ruolin as his girlfriend purely because she was wealthy and a former idol member, making her a face-saving companion.

In other words, Liu Ran had never truly loved her!

When Qi Ruolin discovered his infidelity, he left her without hesitation.

After the scandal broke, Liu Ran immediately thought of Yi Tiantian.

Without Yi Tiantian's special abilities, Qi Ruolin might not have become so vulnerable to public scorn.

Recalling Qi Ruolin's complaints about Yi Tiantian always opposing her, Liu Ran concluded that Yi Tiantian must be the one behind all this.

Regardless of Yi Tiantian's ultimate goal, Liu Ran suspected she might target him next!

Having heard Yi Tiantian's thoughts before, Liu Ran knew what he was up against.

With this in mind, Liu Ran's lips curved into an eerie smile during class.

He decided to strike first!

In the previous class, Yi Tiantian had announced the results of a small test, and the students in Idol Class One performed exceptionally well. She even bought gifts for everyone.

After class, the students happily waved goodbye to Yi Tiantian, filling the classroom with joy.

However, when they reached the door, the chattering students fell silent.

Because someone was walking by.

And that person was Liu Ran.

On the surface, Liu Ran appeared to be a tall, handsome boy, with looks that could make him the face of any boy group.

Combined with his diligent study habits and top grades, he was a favorite among teachers.

Even Gang Fengxing and Cheng Zhi, the new arrivals, admired him.

As soon as Liu Ran appeared, the audience flooded the chat with comments.

[Wow! This guy is so handsome! Does anyone know his name?]

[I heard his name is Liu Ran. He's not only the campus heartthrob at Brand University of the Arts but also a top student!!]

[But I heard he dated Qi Ruolin and his father is the vice principal of the school! He has some serious backing!]

[Are some people just being overly critical? So what if he dated someone? That doesn't make them the same person! And as the son of the principal, he works so hard! What an ambitious young man!]

Clearly, some people judged based on appearance, labeling Liu Ran as a "good person."

"Teacher Yi, hello."

Yi Tiantian had just walked out of the idol class when she saw Liu Ran standing straight at the door of the classroom.

"What's wrong, Liu Ran?"

Yi Tiantian responded in a friendly manner on the surface.

"Why is Liu Ran here to see me?"

"Given his weasel-visiting-chicken nature, he definitely can't be up to any good this time!"

"I need to activate the gossip system to see what he's really up to."

Just as the classmates were curious about what would happen next, Liu Ran interrupted Yi Tiantian's thoughts calmly.

"Your next class is with our class, so I came early to see if there's anything you need help carrying."

Liu Ran's handsome face wore a warm smile, which was quite misleading.

Upon hearing this, Gang Fengxing, who was about to teach the idol class, immediately gave Liu Ran a thumbs-up.

"This young man has initiative; come to my office after class for a reward!"

Liu Ran smiled calmly. "Thank you, Teacher Gang!"

The live chat was filled with fans swooning over Liu Ran's gentlemanly behavior, completely captivated by the beautiful scene of three handsome men.

However, the students at Brand University of the Arts, who were right there, all avoided them as if they were fleeing from a plague.

Yi Tiantian shook her head and said to Liu Ran, "I don't need any help, let's go to class together."

Liu Ran didn't seem awkward at all, bowed slightly, and gestured for her to go ahead. "Alright, please go ahead, Teacher Yi."

As soon as he finished speaking, the bell for the next class rang.

Yi Tiantian could only nod slightly, bid farewell to Gang Fengxing, and entered the vocal class.

Throughout the class, Yi Tiantian kept looking for an opportunity to activate the gossip system to see what Liu Ran's sudden attentiveness was all about.

But because Liu Ran kept finding opportunities to ask questions during the class, Yi Tiantian couldn't find a chance to use the gossip system.

It wasn't until the end of the class that Yi Tiantian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But at that moment, Liu Ran approached her again, saying he still had many questions.

At this point, the cameraman and the show's staff suddenly felt a wave of discomfort in their stomachs and rushed to the restroom.

So within five minutes after class, the classroom was left with only Liu Ran and Yi Tiantian.

"The staff members' stomach pains were caused by eating cookies laced with laxatives sent by Liu Ran's people!"

"What is Liu Ran trying to do by getting rid of everyone?!"

"Oh! He wants to..."

Before Yi Tiantian could finish reading the content, she saw Liu Ran reach out and gently cover her mouth and nose.

Immediately, Yi Tiantian felt the scenery around her distort, and she felt light-headed as if walking on clouds.

Liu Ran sneered and supported the dizzy Yi Tiantian as they walked out of the classroom.

But just as they stepped out, Liu Ran encountered Cheng Zhi coming towards them.

"Hello, Teacher Cheng."

Liu Ran forced a calm greeting, his back already covered in a thin layer of sweat.

"Hey, where are you two going?"

Cheng Zhi looked at Yi Tiantian and Liu Ran, somewhat puzzled.

"We're going to..."

Liu Ran's smile faltered for a second before he quickly thought about how to respond.

Time ticked by as Liu Ran carefully considered the potential butterfly effects of each possible answer, delaying his response.

Seeing Cheng Zhi's growing confusion and the weakening effects of the drug, beads of sweat formed on Liu Ran's forehead.

Fortunately, a voice called out to Cheng Zhi from a distance: "Teacher Cheng, it's your turn for the interview!"

Cheng Zhi gave one last puzzled look at the dazed Yi Tiantian and waved. "I'll go for the interview now, Brother Tiantian!"

With that, Cheng Zhi jogged away from them.

Liu Ran nervously swallowed, a sinister smile flashed across his face, and he led the dazed Yi Tiantian into the restroom.