Chapter 188: Shockwaves
Chapter 188: Shockwaves
On the National Avenue in the eastern part of the city, a stretch limousine had a large pit in front of it, and Mr. Chi was embedded inside, his entire body clad in high-end clothing now torn and tattered. Blood covered his forehead, one side of his face was swollen, and one eye was squinted into a slit as he panted heavily.
He tried to get up a little, but seeing the sturdy figure standing firmly ahead seemed about to make a move, he quickly reached out and said, "Stop, stop..." He seemed to touch a painful spot, hissed, and said with a grimace, "I'm just trying to make a living, not to this extent."
He reached down, picked up a broken watch beneath him, looked at it, and threw it aside, saying, "It's almost six o'clock now, even if I rush over, it'll be too late."
After saying this, he saw the figure in front turn and leave with steady steps.
Mr. Chi exhaled a sigh of relief, looked up at the sky above, and shouted with all his might, "Hey, someone alive out there, get me a drink! I hate being out in the sun during summer the most..."
In Yangzhi City, news of the incident at the old factory quickly spread outside, and within a few hours, the entire city was in an uproar.
This incident was unprecedented, and it wasn't just some stray cats and dogs that died this time. It was the offspring of the upper-class elite in Yangzhi City, and not just one or two, but dozens of people, plus security personnel, totaling nearly a hundred.
It had been many years since Yangzhi City had experienced such a major incident.
It was late August, and Wu Yi Academy hadn't started yet, but when this news broke, it caused a huge stir among the students.
What was the Mutual Aid Society?
It was the most influential student organization in the academy, formed by recommended students, and it had firmly held its position at the top of the student body for decades.
According to subsequent reports, thirty-seven members of the Mutual Aid Society died in this incident. Except for a few who were only nominal members and didn't usually get involved, all the well-known members were gone. In essence, the entire upper echelon of the Mutual Aid Society had been wiped out in one fell swoop.
The students in the academy weren't fools; just the address was enough for them to guess what had happened.
Three years ago, Shen Zheng had died in that very place, and the Mutual Aid Society had clearly wanted to repeat the same thing. But they never imagined that this time, they would encounter an opponent beyond their expectations.
Many students had personally experienced Shen Zheng's incident, and upon hearing this news, they couldn't contain their excitement, repeatedly exclaiming that it was well done!
Although they didn't know the specific details of the incident, they could imagine that just last night, Chen Chuan single-handedly faced over a hundred people, the pressure and threats from many members of the Mutual Aid Society, and not only did he not succumb, but he bravely fought back, slaying the entire upper echelon of the Mutual Aid Society with his sword! Just thinking about this scene made their blood boil.
In fact, there were still a few days until the start of school, but many students couldn't sit still after hearing this news and came to the academy early.
Not only that, but some students who had graduated a year or even several years ago also returned to the academy. For many years, the Mutual Aid Society had been using various means to suppress outstanding students, resorting to coercion and enticement from the moment they entered the school.
Under such circumstances, students who were forced to join the Mutual Aid Society were still subjected to the agreements they had signed in the past after leaving the academy, leaving many of them angry but unable to speak up, with no means to resist.
But now, with this outcome, they were all thrilled and admired Chen Chuan beyond words for what he had done.
There were also many first-year freshmen who had moved into the school early, and they were a bit confused. After listening to the accounts of the senior students, they finally understood the actions of the Mutual Aid Society and the past events involving Shen Zheng.
Only then did they realize the magnitude of Chen Chuan's actions today. Even though they hadn't officially started school yet, they admired this senior to no end, wishing they could go back to last night and fight alongside him.
However, amidst their excitement, they couldn't help but worry about Chen Chuan. One student said, "I heard that Chen Chuan has been taken away by the Patrol Bureau, but he didn't do anything wrong in this matter!"
The students agreed, as it was clear that the Mutual Aid Society was behind this, and they had deployed at least a hundred people in this incident, while Chen Chuan was alone. Who was the real persecutor was evident!
"We should submit a petition to the school's higher-ups and the Government Hall to release Chen!"
"Yes, that's what we should do!"
"Count me in!"
"I'm in too!"
As the students were discussing passionately, in the administrative building, in the office of the recruitment department, Bian Feng was talking to Principal Gao, "Lu Fang came to see me, and he hopes that the school's higher-ups will intervene for Chen Chuan. I also think we can't ignore this matter."
Principal Gao said, "You are all teachers of the academy. Regardless of whether this is right or wrong, you must remain calm and not be swayed by the students' emotions."
Yue Hong said from the side, "But Principal Gao, aside from anything else, Chen Chuan is a student of our academy, and he hasn't been convicted yet. The situation is still uncertain, and we can't just ignore him!"
"What's the rush?"
Principal Gao said, "Vice Principal Gu has already reported this matter to the Regulatory Authority."
"The Regulatory Authority?"
The two looked at each other. Although the Regulatory Authority usually dealt with social fighters, they also had jurisdiction over students within the school. This meant they could intervene, and Chen Chuan wouldn't be easily manipulated by those powers.
"Don't get your hopes up too soon.
"
Principal Gao's voice took on a grave tone, "This matter isn't as simple as it seems, and you all know the kind of people backing those students."
These recommended students all hailed from influential families in Yangzhi City, many of whom held important positions in the Government Hall or were even members of the Consultative Council.
Some of them also had connections with companies and corporations in Central City, and a few were even linked to the Mo Lan Corporation.
The first few were still manageable, but the Mo Lan Corporation was a mega-corporation in Central City with unimaginable power. They could sway most of the members of the Consultative Council, which in turn influenced the entire Government Hall. If the Mo Lan Corporation stepped in, it was uncertain if the Handling Bureau could withstand their pressure.
At that moment, a voice sounded from outside, "I've been entrusted by the School Council to come here. I need to see Principal Gao right now, so please step aside." Amidst the commotion, Jiang Wei entered from outside, his gaze falling on Principal Gao, who was seated, "Principal Gao."
Principal Gao looked at the newcomer, "Jiang Wei, what brings you here?"
Jiang Wei straightened his imported formal attire and placed a document on the table, saying, "I've been entrusted by several School Council members and the Academy's sponsors to come here and demand the expulsion of student Chen Chuan."
Principal Gao asked, "For what reason?"
Jiang Wei gave a cold laugh, "What reason? Don't you know, Principal Gao?"
Principal Gao's voice grew somber, "If you're referring to the incident that happened yesterday, there's still no conclusive result, so I can't make a decision yet."
"No conclusion? Isn't the matter clear enough?"
Jiang Wei angrily slammed his fist on the table, his voice filled with emotion, "That Chen Chuan, a single person, brutally killed thirty-seven outstanding students and dozens of loyal security personnel. How can you still allow such a vicious student to remain in the Academy?"
The School Council must consider the safety of the students and the reputation of the Academy. Many sponsors are questioning if the management can effectively run the Academy and manage the students."
Principal Gao picked up the document, glanced at it, and then put it down, "This document only has the signatures of some School Council members, not the entire Council.
And if you really want to expel him, you must first confirm if that student did what you claim, and the school administration must discuss it before making a decision, not just a few of us."
Jiang Wei's face turned cold, "Principal Gao, the impact of this incident is enormous, extremely negative. It's not just about you; even the people behind you can't suppress it. The Council is giving you a chance, Principal Gao, you need to think this through."
"Who dares to expel my student?"
As a voice sounded, Cheng Zitong pushed the door open and walked in, still wearing his decorative sunglasses, "Expulsion? Try expelling someone! I'm Cheng Zitong's student, who dares to expel him?"
Jiang Wei turned to look at Cheng Zitong and gave a cold laugh, "Principal Cheng, you're Chen Chuan's mentor, his instructor, and you're responsible for this. You should think about how to get yourself out of this mess."
Cheng Zitong was unmoved, "Jiang Wei, don't try to intimidate me. You can threaten others, but not me. The School Council? I, Cheng Zitong's student, won't agree to anyone's expulsion!"
Jiang Wei said coldly, "Principal Cheng, Wu Yi Academy isn't your academy, and you have no right to say such things."
"I have no right?" Cheng Zitong scoffed, removing his sunglasses and speaking slowly, "My uncle, Cheng Yunbai, was the first principal of Wu Yi Academy, and my uncle, Cheng Shang, served as the second principal. My master, Fan Shoulu, is the current fourth principal. Who has the right if not me?"
At that moment, in the dormitory, Feng Xiaoqi rushed in, anxious, and addressed the group of students gathered there, "The School Council sent that Jiang Wei to Principal Gao to expel Little Brother Chen!"
Wei Dong asked, "Expulsion? I wasn't expelled, why expel Little Brother Chen?"
Wu Han clenched her teeth, "Damn it, that bird-brained Jiang Wei is always causing trouble. This won't do; we need to think of a solution."
"Yes, we need to find a solution."
Luo Kaiyuan, who had been listening quietly, got up and left without joining the discussion.
Half an hour later, Jiang Wei emerged from the office building with a gloomy expression. He was about to report the matter to the Council members when he reached the parking lot and discovered that his car tires had been punctured. He swore under his breath and instructed the driver beside him, "Go and call a car for me."
The driver hurried back to the office building to use the phone, leaving Jiang Wei alone. He checked his watch.
Just then, before he could react, he felt the world spin, and a fist smashed into his face, causing him to spit out several teeth. Another punch landed on his face, and his vision darkened. A third punch struck his head, and he lost consciousness.
The assailant stood up, glanced around, and left without haste.
By the time the driver returned, he found Jiang Wei lying on the ground, his face bruised. He was shocked and quickly helped him up, shaking him and calling out, "Jiang Wei, Jiang Wei..."
In the dormitory, Feng Xiaoqi and the others were still discussing solutions, wondering what they could do to help Chen Chuan. Just then, Luo Kaiyuan walked in from outside, and they asked, "Luo Kaiyuan, where did you go? Why weren't you here just now?"
Luo Kaiyuan replied, "Nothing much, just went to the bathroom."
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(End of Chapter)
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