C12 Revenge Plan!

Despite Xu Wenn's somewhat disheveled hair, it was actually quite clean and even carried a touch of handsomeness. The large glasses he wore added to his scholarly appearance, leaving quite the favorable impression. If he were some kind of creep, it would surely cause an uproar. And she, Zhou Baobao, would be trending once again!

Zhou Baobao couldn't help but feel a surge of secret delight. With the crowd around and the camera's blind spots, she could easily set up the bespectacled man. "Damn you for ignoring me! For stealing my spotlight!" she fumed internally. "You dare mess with my cake? I'll make sure your reputation is ruined!"

Muttering curses under her breath, Zhou Baobao stealthily turned and backed into Xu Wenn, then let out a piercing scream. She spun around, clutching her backside, her body quivering, eyes wide with fear that swiftly morphed into anger, and then shifted into a display of pitiable vulnerability. Her gaze at Xu Wenn shifted, conveying the turmoil of someone who had just been harassed.

Her performance was nothing short of divine—she was a shoo-in for an Oscar. With that look, she broadcasted to everyone that Xu Wenn had harassed her. In an instant, all cameras zoomed in on him. As fate would have it, Xu Wenn's lips curled into a faint smile at that moment, pleased with having nearly completed organizing his research materials and discovering a viable method...

But to the onlookers, Xu Wenn's smile took on a sinister hue, as if he were a predator smug after a conquest.

"Are you alright?" Cui Jian inquired, concern etching his features. The show's producers had planned for Cui Jian and Zhou Baobao to spark a romance during the program to captivate the audience. Now was the time for Cui Jian to make his move.

Yet, Zhou Baobao's scheming ran deep, and even Cui Jian was none the wiser. She was a mastermind behind countless trending topics and knew that to generate buzz, she couldn't just speak out—she needed to leverage social media influencers and her online fanbase to stir the pot.

So, at this pivotal moment, she had no choice but to put on an act!

"I'm okay, I'm okay," Zhou Baobao insisted, yet her whimpering tugged at the heartstrings of onlookers.

Her forlorn expression made it clear to everyone on the train that Xu Wenn had likely taken advantage of the commotion to grope her!

Otherwise, Zhou Baobao wouldn't appear so distressed.

Moreover, women, particularly internet celebrities, dread the public disclosure of being harassed.

It's a deeply humiliating ordeal.

Such an incident could tarnish her reputation.

It must be acknowledged that Zhou Baobao had masterfully manipulated the psychology of bystanders to her benefit.

Would a female internet celebrity really be bothered by these issues?

With enough cash in hand, she's encountered all sorts of oddities!

Typical internet celebrities or stars often opt to flaunt their figures.

They'd practically beg designers to craft a dress out of nothing more than a scarf-sized piece of fabric!

Some would even intentionally let their shoulder straps slip off in public to grab attention.

Or provocatively display their hip chains for all to see!

There are those without scruples who would stoop to anything for fame.

Zhou Baobao is a prime example of such individuals.

At that moment, the subway reached the station.

Xu Wenn quickly stood up, but the surrounding crowd showed no intention of stepping aside.

"Excuse me, could you please move?"

"Pardon me, thank you for your patience."

"Sorry, sorry, could you let me through? The doors are about to close!"

Xu Wenn finally squeezed through the throng, puzzled by their animosity.

Were they all having an off day?

In truth, they had all fallen under Zhou Baobao's spell.

Yet, Xu Wenn remained oblivious, simply shaking his head in bewilderment.

He didn't dwell on the odd behavior of the passengers. After exiting the station, he hailed a cab.

It had been too long since he'd had a proper rest.

Once home, he was determined to get some much-needed sleep.

No sooner had Xu Wenn disembarked from the subway than the passengers began sharing their videos on social media.

"Subway scandal: Goddess Zhou Baobao falls victim to a pervert!"

"Look out for the bespectacled fiend who preyed on an innocent girl!"

"On the set of 'Walking into Life,' Zhou Baobao was harassed by a sleazy man!"

Video after video of the incident spread like wildfire across the internet.

The reach of the story was growing by the minute.

Zhou Baobao's calculated silence was chilling.

She wouldn't voice her grievances or update her Weibo status.

Yet, someone else was doing the talking for her.

They cast her as the perfect victim.

In doing so, she had nothing to fear, even if the truth came out.

After all, she had never once spoken of Xu Wenn's lewd behavior.

The public's outrage was fueled by speculation alone.

Her strategy now was to sit back and let the orchestrated uproar unfold.

With a little buzz from her company, she'd likely be back in the hot searches soon.

But Xu Wenn was oblivious to it all.

He simply went home.

"Mom, I'm back. Have you eaten yet? I need to grab a bite and head to bed."

His dad's voice echoed from the kitchen.

"It'll be ready soon, just hold on a bit!"

His father had been passionate about cooking since his youth, often criticizing his mother's culinary skills. Consequently, the mantle of chef had fallen to his dad.

As Xu Wenn settled on the couch, his mother started chattering away.

"Wenn, Mrs. Wang wants to set you up with someone."

"I've met her; she's a lovely girl who works at a pharmaceutical company."

"With her in pharma and you as a scientist, you two will have plenty to talk about."

His parents were in the dark about his true role as a senior research scientist.

It was a secret he had to keep, even from his family.

"Mom, can we talk about this later?" he sighed.

"I've got a lot on my plate with projects right now, so I'm really short on time."

Whenever such topics arose, Xu Wenn would deflect, and his mother had grown accustomed to it.

She gave her son an exasperated eye roll before grabbing her phone to scroll through short videos.

"Wow, you've made the trending list?"

His mother's delight lasted all of three seconds before her face clouded over.

"What? What's this? How did you become a pervert?"

Xu Wenn was completely taken aback.

He took the phone from his mother's hand, only to see the footage of him on the subway.

In the video, a girl stands with her arms crossed over her chest, her face etched with terror as she gazes at Xu Wenn.

Meanwhile, Xu Wenn's eyes are tightly shut, a cryptic smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

Xu Wenn feels a sense of helplessness. "This..."

Judging by the camera angle and the girl's expression, it does seem as though she's been flirted with by him.

"What rotten luck!"

"Mom, the internet is rife with rumor-mongers. Please, pay it no mind."

"It's nothing but a video filled with malicious gossip. Do you really believe your son is some kind of creep?"

Xu Wenn's mother understands him well.

He has always been a well-behaved child, raised by intellectual parents who have instilled in him a solid education from a young age.

Furthermore, Xu Wenn remains completely still in the video, so she can't fathom her son being that type of person.

But that's the perspective of someone who knows Xu Wenn intimately and would naturally trust him. What about those who don't?