C2 The Truth Was out

How is this possible???

As Chen Ping's words landed, class president Wang Cheng trembled, panic rising within him. He had been so discreet about the whole thing, ensuring Chen Ping never saw his face. How did Chen Ping know it was him? And how could he possibly know what Wang Cheng was thinking?

Indeed, Wang Cheng had planned to delete the surveillance footage. At the time, he hadn't thought much about it, but now he realized that if the truth came out, even though his family's influence might protect him from serious consequences, it would still be a hassle.

"Chen Ping! You jerk! Stop making baseless accusations!" Wu Xiaojuan stepped forward, her voice sharp. "How could the class president be the mastermind? Don't slander him!"

Wu Xiaojuan was also feeling uneasy. She had been involved in the scheme too, and if the surveillance footage was reviewed, she would be exposed.

"Oh, I almost forgot! The mastermind isn't just Wang Cheng; you're involved too, Wu Xiaojuan!" Chen Ping turned to her, his eyes cold as he sneered. "You little manipulator, trying to climb up to Wang Cheng while fearing the backlash of being called a gold-digger. So, you teamed up with him to set me up, using it as an excuse to break up with me! Did you really think I wouldn't figure it out?"

Both Wang Cheng and Wu Xiaojuan's expressions changed dramatically.

Chen Ping didn't give them a chance to speak. Instead, he looked at the other classmates, who were brought in by class president Wang Cheng and Wu Xiaojuan to serve as witnesses. But now, Chen Ping saw an opportunity to turn the situation around.

"Everyone, you know what kind of person I am. I never cause trouble, but let me be clear: I'm not afraid of it either!" Chen Ping declared. "I hope you'll join me in going to the surveillance room to check the footage. If I'm guilty, I'll accept whatever consequences you decide. But if I'm not, I ask you to stand by me and prove my innocence!"

Chen Ping spoke slowly, conserving his energy. If he weren't feeling so weak, he wouldn't need to explain so much—he had other ways to handle this.

He then turned to Ms. Sun, the homeroom teacher, and smiled. "Ms. Sun, you know my character. I swear I wouldn't do something like this! Please, believe in me!"

"Alright," Ms. Sun nodded. "As your teacher, it's my duty to ensure fairness and justice. Just as you said, seeing isn't always believing. With the surveillance footage, everyone will be convinced."

As Chen Ping's homeroom teacher, Ms. Sun also believed he couldn't have done such a thing. At this moment, the surveillance video would be the best proof of his innocence.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping smiled slightly. With Mr. Sun around, Wang Cheng and Wu Xiaojuan's plot was bound to fail today. Confidently, Chen Ping headed out, his demeanor causing Wang Cheng and Wu Xiaojuan to feel even more unsettled.

The surveillance room was on the 8th floor. Chen Ping pressed the elevator button, and homeroom teacher Ms. Sun Meili, along with the classmates, followed him in.

"Ms. Sun, I have something to do..." Wang Cheng tried to find an excuse to leave, not wanting to go.

But Chen Ping chuckled and said, "Class president, don't be like that. How will you convict me if you don't go? Or are you feeling guilty? Afraid to see the moment you framed me?"

"I'm not!" Wang Cheng tried to argue, but Chen Ping continued, "If you're not, then what's stopping you? Unless you have something to hide, why wouldn't you dare to go?"

Wang Cheng was at a loss for words, unable to respond.

A hint of doubt flashed in Wu Xiaojuan's eyes. Chen Ping used to be so introverted, nothing like the eloquent person he was now. Little did she know, Chen Ping had lived through countless experiences over nine thousand years. Living a new life, how could he remain unchanged from his past self?

"Ms. Sun..." Wu Xiaojuan didn't have time to think further. Like Wang Cheng, she didn't want to go either. But at that moment, Chen Ping looked at Wu Xiaojuan and said with a smile, "Wu Xiaojuan, I forgot to tell you, from now on, you're no longer my girlfriend! Because someone like you, a manipulative person, doesn't deserve to be with me, Chen Ping!"

Seeing Xiaojuan's face turn bright red, a hint of coldness flashed in Chen Ping's eyes as he continued speaking. "And remember, don't get angry, don't say anything, and definitely don't think about leaving right now. None of that will help."

"In a moment, when the surveillance footage is reviewed and the truth comes out, I want to see your pale faces!"

"Otherwise, I'll be very unhappy!" Chen Ping added with a smile.

As he spoke, they reached the 8th floor. Without saying more, Chen Ping walked straight into the surveillance room, where two security guards were on duty. Seeing Chen Ping enter, they were about to shout at him.

However, Chen Ping raised his index finger to his lips and whispered, "Shh," with a smile in his eyes. He spoke calmly, "If you don't want me to call your boss, Mr. Gu, just stand quietly to the side. I'll check the footage quickly and be on my way!"

The two guards hesitated, frowning slightly, but they quickly stepped aside. Although Chen Ping looked young, the fact that he dared to mention Mr. Gu's name suggested he wasn't someone they wanted to cross.

Chen Ping swiftly accessed the surveillance footage. At this moment, their teacher, Ms. Sun, entered with the students.

"Ms. Sun, everyone, please come take a look!" Chen Ping said with a smile, gesturing for everyone except the class president, Wang Cheng, and his ex-girlfriend, Xiaojuan, to gather around.

In the surveillance footage, Chen Ping and Wu Xiaojuan are seen with two unfamiliar men, helping the unconscious figures of Chen Ping and Su Hanxue into the elevator. They then escort them to room 602.

A couple of minutes later, the group exits room 602. The two strangers leave, while Chen Ping and Wu Xiaojuan linger outside the door, whispering to each other.

"Now, the truth is out!"

Chen Ping glanced at the slightly pale faces of Chen Ping and Wu Xiaojuan, chuckling softly. He turned to Ms. Sun and said, "Ms. Sun, do you believe me now? Seeing is believing!"

"And to all my classmates, remember to back me up on this! I'll treat you all to dinner later!"

As he spoke, Chen Ping pulled a USB drive from his pocket, plugged it into the surveillance system, and copied the footage.

Waving the USB drive, he smiled and said, "Chen Ping, Wu Xiaojuan, I advise you to be kinder! Stop messing with me! If you do, the consequences will be dire!"

"Because... I'm not someone you want to mess with!"

With that, Chen Ping walked away confidently, USB drive in hand.