Ayanokoji's face was like a winter lake, calm and still. He glanced at Long Aotian and thought, After all that, you're back again?
"I want to report Ike and Yamauchi for installing cameras in the women's changing room."
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Everyone gaped again, eyes wide as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. Their mouths hung half open, but not a single word came out. Their faces were filled with disbelief and shock.
Everything that had happened today had practically given their worldview an unprecedented shake-up.
Ike and Yamauchi exchanged stunned, disbelieving looks.
Their eyes were wide, as if trying to take in the entire situation at once. Their lips trembled, but for a long time, neither could manage to say a word.
Their hands clenched into fists of their own accord, and fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads. They were clearly shocked that Long Aotian had uncovered something they had thought they'd pulled off flawlessly.
One day earlier~
At the time, Long Aotian had offered them 5 million points to install cameras in the changing room.
That was exactly why Ike and Yamauchi harbored such deep hatred for Ayanokoji.
Whenever they mentioned Ayanokoji, their faces twisted, and poisonous glints flashed in their eyes.
It made Long Aotian happy.
Back in the present~
Horikita Manabu leaned forward slightly and looked straight at Long Aotian. His tone held a note of curiosity as he asked, "Long Aotian, can you provide any concrete evidence or witnesses to support your accusation?"
His brow furrowed slightly, and his eyes held a calm, cautious gleam, as if carefully weighing what Long Aotian might say next.
At this, Long Aotian's gaze remained resolute, and a confident smile curled his lips. He spoke slowly, his voice steady and firm. "Evidence? Of course I have some."
"It's all in here." As he spoke, Long Aotian slowly took a USB drive from his pocket, his fingers lightly rubbing its surface. "It contains video evidence of everything they did."
The moment he showed the USB drive, the atmosphere around them froze.
Ike and Yamauchi's expressions changed drastically. Their pupils contracted as if they had been struck by something terrifying.
Ike swallowed involuntarily, his hands clenching into fists as he leaned back slightly, as if trying to escape the moment the truth would come out.
Yamauchi tried to keep calm, but fine beads of sweat had already appeared on his forehead. His eyes darted about, searching for some way out.
Every one of Long Aotian's movements seemed to silently herald the arrival of the truth, leaving everyone present holding their breath.
Horikita Manabu nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping steadily over everyone present before turning to Tachibana Akane. His tone was decisive, leaving no room for argument. "Tachibana Akane, sorry for the trouble, but please play the videos on the USB drive."
At this, Tachibana Akane immediately took the USB drive from Long Aotian. She lightly brushed her fingers over its edge, her expression focused and meticulous.
She strode over to the computer, smoothly and skillfully plugged in the drive, then clicked the mouse and started the video.
As the video played, the atmosphere in the room instantly grew tense and heavy.
Ike and Yamauchi's faces were filled with fear and unease. Their eyes betrayed despair and helplessness, as if they could already sense the judgment that awaited them.
It was crystal clear!
The videos had actually been filmed by Long Aotian, who had quietly followed them while they were committing their crimes and secretly recorded them.
Horikita Manabu's brows drew tight as he stared at Ike and Yamauchi, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority. "Defendants Ike and Yamauchi, do you have anything to say in your defense?"
At this, Ike and Yamauchi went deathly pale. Their eyes filled with panic and helplessness.
"Given the conclusive evidence, the Student Council has carefully considered the matter and decided to punish you both. Your cases will be referred to the school for expulsion! The matter will also be handed over to the police."
When the two said nothing, Horikita Manabu spoke slowly, his expression grave.
Long Aotian watched without the slightest surprise. This was only to be expected.
After all, if these videos got out, the girls at school would surely raise a huge uproar.
"No! It can't happen!"
Ike abruptly got to his feet, his fists clenched, his voice filled with a trace of hysterical despair.
"This is all your fault!" Ike suddenly roared, his eyes wide as if they were about to spit fire.
Like a beast that had been provoked, he lunged forward at Long Aotian.
Long Aotian shifted slightly and easily dodged Ike's lunge.
He looked coldly at Ike, his eyes full of disdain and mockery, as if watching a clown put on a show.
Ike missed and stumbled forward, nearly falling to the ground.
He struggled to regain his footing, his eyes still fixed on Long Aotian as if he wanted to tear him apart.
Long Aotian frowned slightly, a trace of impatience flashing in his eyes.
He moved like a swift leopard, charging straight at Ike.
As soon as he got within range, he swung a fierce punch. The wind whistled around his fist as it struck Ike in the face.
Ike had no time to react. His vision went black, and a tremendous force sent him flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground.
Pain flashed across his face. He clutched his cheek and curled into a ball, as if badly injured.
Long Aotian drew back his fist and looked coldly at Ike on the ground, his eyes full of disdain and indifference.
If the school didn't forbid fighting, you wouldn't even know how you died.
Long Aotian turned his head and looked calmly and firmly at Horikita Manabu. A faint smile curled his lips, as if what had just happened meant nothing to him. He spoke slowly. "I was just defending myself. Ike attacked me first."
Horikita Manabu nodded slightly, then turned to Tachibana Akane and instructed her in a steady voice, "Tachibana Akane, call a few people over and hand Ayanokoji, Ike, and Yamauchi over to the school."
Tachibana Akane immediately nodded and turned to arrange for help.
Horikita Manabu lightly rubbed his temples, looking tired.
"Wait!"
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Everyone once again turned their attention to Long Aotian, their eyes full of surprise and confusion, as if to say, Come on, man, what else is it now?
Horikita Manabu frowned slightly and fixed Long Aotian with a sharp look. His tone was tinged with impatience and doubt. "Long Aotian, what is it this time?"
"You all looked so serious that even I started getting nervous. Actually, it's nothing much. I just wanted to ask if I could leave now."
Long Aotian smiled easily.
"Sure."
At Horikita Manabu's permission, a smug smile curled Long Aotian's lips. He set off leisurely toward the door.
As he passed Kushida Kikyo, he deliberately slowed down and patted her shoulder. "Let's go together."
Kushida Kikyo hesitated, but soon broke into a bright smile and nodded, falling into step with Long Aotian.
Before long, the two had left the Student Council's meeting room~
As they walked along, Kushida Kikyo suddenly stopped and turned to Long Aotian. Her eyes held a hint of reproach and helplessness.
She sighed softly, her tone tinged with complaint. "Long Aotian, you really got me into a lot of trouble this time."
"Long Aotian, you're really clever. This whole Ayanokoji incident turned the surprise you gave me into a shock that's now a hot potato."
Long Aotian turned and took a few steps, gradually drawing closer to Kushida Kikyo. He leaned toward her ear and whispered in a voice only she could hear, "About those ten million points, it's actually simple. As long as you don't say anything and I don't say anything, who could find out? Then you'll be fine, won't you?"
That was right! This was the surprise from Chapter 28.
"Hmph." She folded her arms lightly, a coquettish smile curling her lips, though her eyes held a trace of helpless resignation. "You win, Long Aotian."
"By the way, you're out of points. What are you going to do?"
"You're so concerned about me. Thanks for that. How about you treat me to a meal?"
Long Aotian blinked, a playful smile crossing his face as he teased her.
At this, Kushida Kikyo glared at Long Aotian and pretended to be angry. "Long Aotian, all you do is tease me. No way."
"Okay, okay." Long Aotian waved his hand. Thinking of his own Sakura, he continued, "Then I'll be going."
Kushida Kikyo watched Long Aotian's retreating figure, a complicated look in her eyes.
Her lips moved slightly, as if silently murmuring, "I'm so jealous of Sakura."
On his way back to Sakura's place, Long Aotian sent Ichinose a text.
The text read: You can transfer the ten million points back to me now.
This was about the earlier incident when Ichinose had been confessed to, and what she'd said then: "Besides, I helped you out once too, so I guess we're even."
Long Aotian couldn't just leave himself with zero points, so Ichinose, as the class leader, was the best person to keep the points with.
His points had gone from over sixty million to ten million.
It didn't matter. Having that many points had been dangerous to begin with; now he had simply distributed some of them more sensibly.
She shook her head lightly, then set off again, her back looking relaxed and confident.
Ding-dong~
The doorbell rang once more~
The door opened with a creak~
"You're back!"
Sakura's face blossomed into a radiant smile like a spring flower. Her voice brimmed with unconcealed joy and excitement as she called out sweetly.
"Yeah, I'm back."
Long Aotian slowly reached out, his fingertips lightly touching Sakura's familiar, warm face.
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