Although Fu Yan Ting was inhuman, it also showed that he cared a lot about the teachers and the principal. He hadn't graduated from this school, so if he didn't care about Yan Xi, he wouldn't have treated the teachers and principal this way.
The teachers and principal were gratified to see a student from their school marry into a wealthy family and jointly fund the construction of a library. They were also respectful towards the teachers and principal.
However, one person couldn't feel this joy, and that was Zheng Ze Min.
Zheng Ze Min was Yan Xi's classmate, but with Fu Yan Ting's series of actions, anyone who didn't know better would think Fu Yan Ting was Yan Xi's classmate.
Zheng Ze Min felt like a transparent figure, standing alone and silently watching the teachers and principal interact warmly with Fu Yan Ting and Yan Xi.
Zheng Ze Min suddenly felt that Fu Yan Ting was doing this on purpose.
His gaze involuntarily drifted towards Fu Yan Ting and Yan Xi.
He saw Yan Xi looking somewhat bewildered, as if everything was beyond her expectations. Her confusion didn't seem faked.
But when Zheng Ze Min's gaze shifted to Fu Yan Ting, he saw Fu Yan Ting staring at him with a triumphant expression, his eyes clearly showing off.
Zheng Ze Min couldn't help but grumble in his heart, how childish.
After visiting the teachers, Fu Yan Ting said something to Shen Hao Lin. Shen Hao Lin observed Zheng Ze Min and suddenly asked, "Lawyer Zheng, would you mind stepping aside for a moment to talk?"
Zheng Ze Min looked at Yan Xi, who had already been led by Fu Yan Ting to the principal's office to discuss funding and a speech.
Zheng Ze Min knew that Fu Yan Ting was doing this deliberately, but he couldn't stop it. Although Shen Hao Lin spoke politely, his attitude towards Zheng Ze Min was not so courteous.
Helpless, Zheng Ze Min walked aside with Shen Hao Lin to listen to their conversation.
Shen Hao Lin cut to the chase, presenting a check, but the amount was left blank.
Zheng Ze Min was genuinely confused by Shen Hao Lin's maneuver.
He politely inquired, "This is..."
"Lawyer Zheng, this is a special reward from our boss for helping Madam with her lawsuit. You can fill in any amount on this blank check, whether it's money or anything else. Think about what you need, write it on the check, and come to Fu Corporation to see the boss. He will fulfill your request."
Upon hearing Shen Hao Lin's words, Zheng Ze Min couldn't help but sigh.
Fu Yan Ting was sparing no effort to make Zheng Ze Min realize the gap between him and Yan Xi.
Three days later, Zheng Ze Min had secretly gathered substantial evidence proving that the girl in the scandal video was not Yan Xi, but someone else who had deliberately fabricated it.
All the evidence was heavily in Yan Xi's favor.
With all the procedures meticulously prepared, the court hearing was scheduled for Monday.
Zheng Ze Min had not yet found the true mastermind behind the scheme, so he filed a lawsuit against the financial newspaper.
On the day of the trial, the representatives from the financial newspaper appeared confident.
Yan Xi, wearing a mask, a baseball cap, and sunglasses, made a fully covered appearance in the public eye.
Upon seeing Yan Xi, the crowd recognized her immediately and rushed to interview her. Yan Xi, having never encountered such a scene, frowned.
However, these people had no intention of letting Yan Xi go.
They bombarded her with sharp questions.
Yan Xi's expression grew increasingly distressed. At this moment, she felt helpless; no matter how capable she was, she couldn't make these people shut up.
Seeing the situation turning unfavorable for Yan Xi, Zheng Ze Min suddenly appeared, shielding her. He looked at the crowd with a stern gaze and said calmly, "The hearing has not yet begun. My client has the right to remain silent."
After speaking, he ignored the crowd's curiosity about their relationship and, holding Yan Xi's hand, walked inside.
The hearing began precisely at nine in the morning.
Yan Xi looked around but couldn't find Fu Yan Ting.
Yan Xi gave a wry smile.
Although Fu Yan Ting had said he didn't care, no man could control his emotions when such a scandal occurred.
Fu Yan Ting must also have found it unbearable, which was why he was unwilling to attend the hearing.
Despite her outward claims of indifference, Yan Xi felt a pang of disappointment when Fu Yan Ting didn't show up.
Yan Xi tried hard to suppress the disappointment within her.
After the hearing began, Zheng Ze Min, citing defamation by the financial newspaper, demanded an apology for harming his client.
He then presented all the evidence to the judge.
As the judge examined the evidence, Zheng Ze Min stated, "Firstly, this is evidence proving that the photograph was photoshopped. My client has never taken such explicit photos. This is the original photograph before editing."
The judge glanced at it. Apart from the face of the female lead, everything else was identical: the pose, the clothing, and even the male lead were the same.
This made it believable that Zheng Ze Min's claim of the photo being photoshopped had grounds.
The judge immediately ordered the forensic agency to conduct an examination. After a thorough analysis, it was confirmed that the photograph had been digitally altered, and the original subject was not Yan Xi, but a minor Japanese celebrity.
A sense of unease lingered in Yan Xi's heart, though she couldn't pinpoint its source.
Yan Xi looked at Zheng Ze Min, who mouthed to her, "Don't worry, I won't lose."
Despite Zheng Ze Min's assurance and Yan Xi's trust in his professional capabilities, she still felt a subtle sense of foreboding, as if something were about to happen.
Yan Xi reassured herself, telling herself she was overthinking it and that nothing would happen.
Even with this thought, Yan Xi remained uneasy.
The bailiff rapped his gavel and announced, "The plaintiff has presented conclusive evidence. Defendant, what do you have to say?"
The defendant glanced indifferently at Yan Xi. Yan Xi was certain she had never met anyone from the financial newspaper and hadn't offended them regarding any exclusive interviews.
Even if Fu Yan Ting had offended them, they shouldn't have targeted her like this.
Yan Xi pursed her lips, quietly awaiting the defendant's response.
The representatives from the financial newspaper seemed to have anticipated Zheng Ze Min's evidence. After he turned his attention to them, they calmly stated, "Your Honor, before we present our case, we would like to call a witness to the stand."
The judge looked at Yan Xi and then at the defendant, granting permission.
"You may proceed."
As the judge uttered these words, a handsome young man made his entrance.