You Really Are Here

"Are you saying that extraterrestrial life came to Earth tens of millions of years ago and nearly ruled the planet?" Director Gao looked astonished.

"Yes."

In the end, Bai Qing gritted her teeth and told her everything about those things.

Director Gao frowned. "You know this sounds like something out of a novel or movie—utterly absurd. It would be one thing if children like Lin Sisi believed it, but how old are you this year? Sixteen, right? You're almost an adult. Do you still believe in this kind of thing?"

Bai Qing's heart sank.

"You said that thing replaced your mother and framed your father, sending him to prison. Now that you mention it, I remember reading that news article before. It does explain why you would think this way. Poor child, you want your father to be innocent, and that is understandable as his daughter," Director Gao said. "But placing your hopes in some vague extraterrestrial beings, even spreading rumors about humanity's destruction—strictly speaking, that already violates the law."

"I..." Bai Qing opened her mouth, wanting to defend herself.

"Of course, you've just lost your mother and are about to lose your father as well. Deep down, you're so desperate that you're willing to believe anything that might possibly undo all this. So perhaps the real villain is the person who made up these things and tricked you into believing them. He had ill intentions from the start, exploiting the longing in your heart to take advantage of your vulnerability."

"No, I have videos and photos. They're on my phone, but I can't open them right now." Bai Qing bravely defended Zhang Heng.

"Is that so? Then besides you, did he show those videos and photos to anyone else?" Director Gao asked.

"..."

"And why didn't you call the