In this era where a female teacher sharing a room with a student would be exposed, news spreads as if it had wings.
Although the school immediately attempted to control the narrative, many still found out.
Especially since Liu Ruxue and Lin Ran were intricately connected, and Lin Ran’s popularity had skyrocketed after a recent live broadcast.
Principal Tang was so furious he raged in his office, his heart bleeding.
The school’s anniversary celebration wasn’t even over yet—many of the alumni hadn’t even left the capital. These past few days, Principal Tang had been busy with various tasks, but inwardly, he had been overjoyed.
He had thought this would propel Jingda University toward becoming a top-tier institution. Instead, Liu Ruxue had dropped a bombshell right in the middle of campus, shattering his dreams.
What school would dare enroll students after a homicide case?
One bad apple truly spoiled the whole bunch.
To be fair, many schools had dealt with homicide cases before. But this time, many journalists were still on campus covering the centennial alumni event, which led to the news reaching them.
They reported it to the public immediately, which was why the school was struggling so hard to suppress the fallout.
The impact was undeniably severe. As a result, Jingda University launched a relentless PR campaign, and Liu Ruxue was expelled.
Not just Liu Ruxue—Lin Jian was also dismissed.
Liu Ruxue’s expulsion was due to criminal charges, while Lin Jian’s was for tarnishing the school’s reputation and corrupting social morals.
Both reasons were perfectly justified.
Though these measures could mitigate some damage, they couldn’t solve the real problem.
Principal Tang felt as if his world had collapsed.
Just then, the dean of academics entered the office.
"Principal, good news!"
Principal Tang glared at him, barely holding back his anger.
"You’d better have real good news, or I’ll show you what bad news looks like."
The dean froze for a moment before speaking.
"The admissions office says a lot of high school students have been browsing our official website. Many have already listed our school as their first choice for next year’s college entrance exams. If this keeps up, we might see a surge in applications after the exams."
"What? How is that possible? The exams are still over half a year away!"
The dean replied, "Principal, haven’t you heard? Lin Ran participated in a show, and his popularity is through the roof. He has a massive fanbase, and word has spread about our generous scholarships. Many parents have already reached out—the admissions office’s phone lines are jammed. And remember, the next college entrance exams are still months away."
Principal Tang was stunned. Then, a wave of exhilaration rushed through him.
"Hahaha! I knew it—Lin Ran has never let us down!"
"Exactly, he’s our school’s lucky star. Next year, the education bureau might even raise our admission score threshold, meaning we’ll attract even more outstanding students."
"Yes, yes, this is definitely good news."
"Principal, there’s something else I’d like to mention. Should we consider improving faculty benefits and perhaps recruiting one or two more distinguished educators?"
Seizing the opportunity, the dean made his pitch. In his good mood, Principal Tang nodded eagerly.
"Absolutely, you’re right. Education should always be our top priority. Leave this to me—I’ll handle the arrangements."
"Wait."
Just as the dean was about to leave, Principal Tang called him back.
"Principal, is there anything else?"
"Get me a copy of that show Lin Ran appeared in."
The dean grinned knowingly.
"The edited rerun will air soon. You can watch it then—just search ‘The Boss and the Boss Lady’s Affairs’ on Ai71. The latest episode is the one you want."
After the dean left, the principal happily pulled up the show.
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News of Liu Ruxue’s homicide case naturally reached Dongtian Manor.
When Lin Ran learned that Liu Ruxue had actually stabbed Huo Haini, he couldn’t believe it.
"Liu Ruxue actually dared to stab someone? Where did she get the guts?"
But after a moment’s thought, it made sense—in their past life, she had even pushed him off a rooftop. So stabbing someone? That was nothing.
Liu Ruxue had it coming.
Still, this meant he couldn’t keep tormenting her anymore.
Then, Lin Ran’s eyes lit up.
Who said he couldn’t keep tormenting her even after she was locked up?
Luo Yao, on the other hand, remained silent, lost in thought.
Who should she send to represent Liu Ruxue in court? Any lawyer would do, really.
Just as Luo Yao was lost in her musings, Lin Ran spoke up.
"Wife, Liu Ruxue is definitely going to prison this time. Is there any way to get her out?"
Luo Yao’s gaze sharpened like a blade. Lin Ran quickly clarified.
"I want to send her to Myanmar."
Only then did Luo Yao’s expression soften. Coldly, she said, "Even in prison, she won’t have it easy."
"Then should we find her a ‘good’ lawyer?"
"That’s what I was thinking too."
On Monday, Xu Kai, acting as Liu Ruxue’s defense attorney, entered the detention center’s holding area.
When Liu Ruxue saw Xu Kai, he looked vaguely familiar.
"Ms. Liu, hello. I’m Xu Kai, appointed by Mr. Lin Ran to represent you in this case."
Tears immediately streamed down Liu Ruxue’s face.
"Brother Lin Ran hasn’t forgotten me! He’s forgiven me! She was right—as long as I cut ties with Huo Haini, Brother Lin Ran would forgive me!"
Xu Kai said, "Ms. Liu, I need you to tell me everything in detail. Every single thing that happened, understood?"
Liu Ruxue nodded tearfully. "Yes, since you’re sent by Brother Lin Ran, I’ll do whatever you say."
Xu Kai: "Then let’s begin."
Liu Ruxue: "@#￥%…"
After hearing Liu Ruxue’s account, Xu Kai frowned.
"Ms. Liu, given the circumstances, this case is very difficult to defend. And I have to deliver some unfortunate news—Huo Haini has passed away."
"What?" Liu Ruxue’s eyes widened.
"How is that possible? I only stabbed her once! How could she be that fragile?"
Xu Kai: "You hit a vital organ. By the time she reached the hospital, it was too late."
Liu Ruxue was utterly stunned. Only now did she truly understand what real fear felt like.
"What happens to me now? Will I get the death penalty?"
Xu Kai sighed softly. "Given the situation, you’ll need to follow my instructions carefully."
"Tell me."
"First, the fact that you killed someone is undeniable. To get a lighter sentence, we’ll have to argue for involuntary manslaughter. You must also show genuine remorse—the judge will consider your attitude during sentencing."
Liu Ruxue: "But I’ll still go to prison."
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
lan, the Luo family, tracked him down - along with the babies in their arms. Mo Xuan stared pensively at the paternity test results from over a dozen top institutions, both domestic and international, showing a 99.99% match between himself and the two baby girls. At 23, Mo Xuan, a doctoral student, had become the father of two three-year-old children. The kicker? The mothers weren't even the same person! He gradually realized he was being lured step by step into an elaborate trap designed by these two yandere sisters. "Be good, little Xuan. Sister's life belongs to you entirely." "Brother, if you try to run away, I'll have no choice but to tie you up." Mo Xuan: "Do whatever you want, ladies. I give up."
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
