The rest of the people also instantly fell silent and looked at Ning Shu.
They looked at each other with a variety of expressions, and a hint of awkwardness.
Although no one spoke up, others felt this was a personal feud between Ning Shu and Cheng Fang, having nothing to do with them. Besides, they just wanted to finish the group assignment.
As for Ning Shu’s bad luck, that’s his own business. If Cheng Fang was just an ordinary classmate, they would have helped speak up for him too.
But Cheng Fang still had some connections, and they didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble by helping Ning Shu.
Then someone said, “Ning Shu, did you take Cheng Fang’s watch?”
Ning Shu said, “No.”
He stated factually: “I was the last one to leave, but I didn’t touch anything in the prescription area. I wouldn’t take his watch either. Chengfang said I took his watch, what other evidence does he have?”
The complexion was slightly pale.
“How do I know why you took my watch? Maybe some people are envious because they don’t have one.”
He just blurted it out.
Cheng Fang said this because he didn’t think Ning Shu had any background. She wasn’t wearing any name-brand clothes, she was very low-key, and her shoes weren’t limited editions either.
Their family background must be average.
So this is also why Cheng Fang had to use such a method to frame Ning Shu.
When the others in the group heard this, they also thought that Cheng Fang made some sense. Although what Cheng Fang said might be a lie, why would Ning Shu be the last one to leave? He said it was because of the group project.
But isn’t that a bit too coincidental?
At that moment, Chen Bei spoke up, crossing her arms and saying, “Cheng Fang, you say your novice watch is missing, why have we never seen you wearing that watch?”
Cheng Fang was also taken aback.
He suddenly became flustered and glared at her, “Chen Bei, what do you mean? Are you saying I’m lying? My new watch is indeed brand new because my dad just gifted it to me. Am I not allowed to keep it unworn?”
Immediately following that, he insisted that only Ning Shu had seen him take out his watch that day, and perhaps the other person had ill intentions.
Ning Shu couldn’t help but find it a little amusing.
He pursed his lips and said, “Since you’re so certain it was me who took it, let’s call the police. Once they arrive, won’t we know for sure?”
Cheng Fang, upon hearing this, sneered coldly: “Report the police? You’re dreaming. Even if the police came, what evidence would you have to prove your innocence?”
Ning Shu calmly said, “We’ll know when they get here.”
Although he had been sheltered by his parents and his excellent brother Ning Yang throughout his childhood, Ning Shu hadn’t experienced any major storms. But that didn’t mean Ning Shu would be intimidated by Cheng Fang.
Just as Ning Shu was about to take out her phone to call the police, a voice interrupted them.
“Chen Bei, what are you two fighting about?”
Chen Bei looked over and was a little surprised: “Senior Yang?”
Yang Li lifted her chin and said, “I came to find you about something. Are you a bit busy right now?”
She quickly said, “Senior, my classmate was falsely accused of stealing something.”
Yang Li was her senior in high school, and their parents knew each other. Although they weren’t very close, they occasionally kept in touch.
More importantly, Yang Li is a law student and might be able to help.
Chen Bei naturally knew that even though Yang Li studied law, he was still a student. He probably couldn’t help much, but at least trying was better than not trying.
Then Chen Bei explained the ins and outs of the matter in just a few words.
Yang Li didn’t expect to run into this kind of situation, he glanced at Cheng Fang and frowned.
He quickly began to suspect there was something more to this, a hidden reason behind their boldness. It would take some backing, some powerful connections, to pull off such a blatant act.
Yang Li knew this, but he’d always felt a bit disgusted by this kind of thing.
Thus, he turned his gaze to Ning Shu.
But I felt that the other person’s brows and eyes were a little familiar.
but I can’t quite put my finger on why it feels familiar.
Yang Li unintentionally fell into the other party’s hands, and when he saw what was in his hand, his eyes widened in surprise. He then said, ” … Cheng Fang felt that Ning Shu took his watch because she thought his family was poor and felt jealous?”
Cheng Fang scoffed, “What else?”
He went on to say, “My watch probably cost him a year’s worth of living expenses.”
Yang Li looked at the expressions of the others, though he didn’t say anything. But it was obvious that they also didn’t fully trust Ning Shu. He thought to himself for a moment and then knew the reason.
After all, Ning Shu wasn’t wearing any expensive designer clothes or limited-edition sneakers that guys liked.
So it’s normal to be misunderstood.
Yang Li casually said, “….This shouldn’t be the case. Since he can afford thousands of dollars worth of headphones, it proves his family isn’t short on money, so he could naturally afford your tens of thousands of dollars watch. Why would he steal yours?”
As soon as these words were uttered.
Several people widened their eyes slightly.
Thousands of earphones? Are you serious?
They say that Ning Shu being humble is fake, after all, she’s usually very low-key. She has never talked about her family background, and whether it’s her clothes or the things she uses, they don’t look as flashy as Cheng Fang’s, who seems to want to put the price tag on everything.
Regarding the price, Cheng’s expression changed dramatically: “How is that possible? Could Ning Shu afford it? If he had money, how could…”
If someone has money, how could they not flaunt it? Wouldn’t they rather let people know they are wealthy?
Yang Ligang wanted to tell them that Ning Shu’s headphones were a few thousand yuan.
Thousands of dollars worth of headphones aren’t something an ordinary family would buy casually. If they could afford it, they wouldn’t steal someone else’s watch.
His phone rang.
Yang Li took the call as soon as she saw it.
He spoke, “Lord Zhou.”
Yang Li heard the conversation and quickly glanced at Chen Bei and the others. He could only say, “Okay, I’ll be there right now.”
Although he disapproved of Chengfang’s actions, he had no better way to resolve the situation.
Moreover, Yang Li thought that since Ning Shu didn’t look like an ordinary person, she probably wouldn’t be bullied.
Cheng Fang also saw that Yang Li was just being nosy and didn’t intend to continue meddling. He sneered, “Who knows if Ning Shu bought that headphone with the money from selling my watch?”
Yang Li was a bit speechless, he just wanted to leave.
But on the other end of the phone, Zhou Jingyu’s voice came over low and solemn: “What happened?”
Yang Li was a little surprised.
Does Zhou Shen also have an interest in other people’s affairs?
Although a little surprised, he still casually told the story briefly and added: “I don’t think Ning Shu is poor. I don’t know why Cheng Fang framed him.”
Zhou Jingyu, however, changed the subject: “Where are you now?”
Yang Li’s heart skipped a beat. She didn’t know why, but she felt Zhou Shen’s voice was a little lower and carried a hint of urgency.
But then he thought better of it. How could that possibly be?
……
Yang Li didn’t leave in the end, because after Zhou Shen asked where he was, he hung up the phone. He didn’t know what it meant for a while, so not long after…
He then saw a familiar figure appear before him.
Zhou Jingyu is tall and has an extraordinary temperament. He has always been the center of attention, and whenever he appears, he immediately draws everyone’s eyes to him.
“Holy crap, did I see that right? Is that Zhou senior?”
“It’s really Zhou, the senior. What is he doing here?”
After all, the law school is a distance away from here, so how could Zhou Jingyu possibly be here.
Several people in the Ning Shu group were also surprised, but they were also a little excited.
After all, Zhou Jingyu is a celebrity at school. He can be said to be the object of longing for many people. Now that they can see him in person, who wouldn’t be excited?
Ning Shu, in the midst of the noisy crowd, lifted her eyes and saw Zhou Jingyu.
The other party walked over slowly, their gaze falling on him. They said faintly, “What’s wrong?”
Ning Shu was stunned for a moment, forgetting to speak to the other party for a while. Her mind was filled with, how could Zhou Jingyu be here? Did his appearance here prove that Ning Yang was also here?
He couldn’t help but look around, but he didn’t see his brother anywhere.
became increasingly puzzled.
When Cheng Fang saw Zhou Jingyu, he was dumbfounded. He knew what kind of figure Zhou Jingyu was at school and panicked, wondering how the other party could come here. But after thinking about it, he probably just happened to be here, so he calmed down.
The others in the group were also a bit puzzled, but they didn’t think Zhou Jingyu would interfere with their business. Maybe he knew Yang Li and happened to be passing by.
Just when they all wanted to.
Zhou Jingyu lowered his eyes slightly and asked the young man standing in place again: “Ning Shu, were you falsely accused of stealing something?”
For a moment, everyone was stunned and shocked.
Qiqi looked at Ning Shu, who was a little dazed.
Ning Shu came back to her senses, pursed her lips slightly, and nodded in response, saying, “Well, Cheng Fang said I stole his watch. Because I was the last one to go out, and the monitor happened to have a slight malfunction and no record of what happened afterward. So Cheng Fang concluded that I was the one who stole it.”
Zhou Jingyu looked over, his deep eyes falling on Cheng Fang.
At that moment, Cheng Fang only felt like countless needles were stabbing his back, a dense, searing pain mingled with coldness.
His mind went blank, and he even broke out in a cold sweat.
He calmly stated: “What’s wrong with my suspicion? If it wasn’t you, who stole my watch?”
Cheng Fang was very puzzled. Did Zhou Jingyu know Ning Shu?
But soon he refuted it himself, it was impossible, how could Ning Shu know Zhou Jingyu? Who is Zhou Jingyu, someone Ning Shu could possibly know?
They are not from the same world at all.