Chapter 259: Chapter 259

Everyone fell silent. A proper hacker organization would definitely charge a high price, and as students, they were all strapped for cash.

However, some fans knew about Xianxian. She often showed off luxury cars and mansions on Weibo; she was definitely a little rich lady.

Soon enough, Xianxian replied in the group chat: "One case costs 100,000 yuan. Even if the surveillance videos were maliciously deleted, they can be recovered through technology..."

Shi Qingqing was lurking in the fan group chat. She was just an insignificant middle schooler, unable to do much apart from playing the pawn at the forefront.

At that moment, the backend notified her that Chongchong was online.

Shi Qingqing’s eyes lit up. She immediately opened the private chat—"Wuwuwu, Chongchong, you’re finally online! Do you know that our Xianxian is being bullied to death?"

The other party sent a "pat-pat" emoji package.

Shi Qingqing’s nose twitched, and tears nearly streamed down her face.

Fifteen minutes later, Shi Qingqing saw Chongchong post a Weibo update.

Shi Qingqing clicked into it—it was a video over two minutes long.

For some reason, she suddenly had a strong intuition. Trembling, her finger tapped on the video.

This was footage from a surveillance perspective. The original quality was somewhat blurry, but someone had painstakingly repaired it frame by frame. The video’s setting was a hallway and featured two young males.

Shi Qingqing suddenly covered her mouth.

Those two individuals were none other than the central figures of the incident—Rong Xianning and Wen Yan.

Unlike the audio recording that had been edited, the video perfectly restored the sequence of events.

Rong Xianning was walking alone on his way back to the dormitory when Wen Yan actively approached him and called out.

Rong Xianning was facing the camera, while Wen Yan had his back to it.

One side of the corridor was stacked with piles of dance props.

The video clearly showed Rong Xianning’s composed appearance—calm and indifferent without a hint of malice. On the contrary, he maintained his poise and grace throughout.

"Aning, why did you instruct your fans to smear me for botting votes? You clearly know how important this competition is to me."

The voice matched the one in the audio recording.

Rong Xianning’s expression remained cool and distant: "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

At that moment, Wen Yan suddenly closed in on Rong Xianning and leaned in to whisper something in his ear.

The voice was deliberately lowered, audible only to Rong Xianning, who was closest to him.

From the video, Rong Xianning’s facial expression suddenly changed. Updates are released by novelFirｅ.net

Then the camera angle abruptly shifted, now capturing Wen Yan’s face directly.

This shot had been repaired to high definition—one could even see the pores on Wen Yan’s skin, not to mention the sinister, cold smile on his face. The expression was undeniably chilling, vastly different from the gentle and obedient persona he portrayed on the program. It stunned viewers, sending chills down their spines.

His lips moved, but the video did not capture his voice.

However, bold subtitles appeared on the video: Rong Xianning, you’re nothing but an unwanted bastard, abandoned by your parents. You have no power, no influence—what gives you the right to act proud in front of me? Someday, I’ll stomp all over your pride and dignity.

A red caption at the top of the video read: These subtitles have been professionally lip-read and translated, rest assured!

Paired with Wen Yan’s sinister smile, his thoughts could only be described as extraordinarily malicious.

Rong Xianning’s clenched hands at his sides tightened further.

When venomous words turn into daggers, each one cuts straight through the heart and lungs.

The boy who was always gentle and quiet, whose calm demeanor was a second skin, finally cracked. Like a wolf activating its defensive instincts, he bared his sharp fangs.

"Wen Yan, have you been feverish these past few days? Burned your brain to mush? What nonsense are you babbling?"

Wen Yan took a sudden step back and said in a pitiful tone, "Aning, I know I can’t compare to you. I never intended to compete with you. But why can’t you tolerate me even a little bit? ...Ah... Aning, what are you doing?"

His change of tone was so quick, it left people speechless.

The video recorded the entire sequence of Wen Yan’s actions: how he switched expressions, grabbed Rong Xianning’s hand in feigned supplication, and then abruptly shoved Rong Xianning, deliberately making it appear as though he himself had accidentally collided with the props stack.

Ge Qi and Du Yuning happened to be passing by and, upon seeing this, shouted, "Ayan...!"

Wen Yan’s arm collided with the prop stack hard, and blood instantly flowed down his skin.

Ge Qi rushed forward, angrily pointing at Rong Xianning: "You’ve gone too far! How could you treat Ayan !"

Wen Yan shook his head in pain: "Forget it, Ge Qi. It has nothing to do with him—it’s my fault..."

Rong Xianning silently gazed at Wen Yan, choosing not to defend himself, and suddenly turned to leave.

Ge Qi stomped her foot in frustration: "So arrogant! Just because President Ding favors him, he thinks his debut is secure? With a personality like his, does he even deserve to be an idol? Hah, his fans must all be blind."

Shi Qingqing finished watching the video and broke into sobs.

Her idol had endured so much injustice, so many grievances, yet he hadn’t defended himself once from beginning to end.

The one most deserving of hatred was Wen Yan, who maliciously provoked, edited audio recordings, and manipulated public opinion to attack Rong Xianning. His venomous facade had been perfectly captured in the video.

At last, Rong Xianning could be vindicated.

Shi Qingqing didn’t even have time to thank Chongchong; she immediately posted another Weibo update.

[@Youth Idol Show contestant Wen Yan buys bots and maliciously inflates votes. Evidence attached {link}. And reverses the blame, deliberately framing others. Please uphold the values of the show and investigate contestant #37, Wen Yan. Justice for Rong Xianning.]

[@Spring River Law Firm, we’d like Helian to step forward and speak on this matter.]

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