The Scumbag Alpha's Plan to Save the Female Lead - Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Thinking of Bai Zimo’s appearance at the banquet that day, the aggrieved Fu Jinyan on the sickbed spoke with resentment: “Bai Zimo and I are only casually acquainted. He used connections to get into North-Anderson, flirted with everyone in the school, and was set on marrying into a wealthy family. I don’t know who said what to him, but he actually took a risk and lured me to a bar to drug me.”

At this point, Director Fu’s expression changed. If the photos at the banquet were real and Bai Zimo had the backing of the Zhi family to pursue legal action with the Federation, it would be difficult for him to protect his son.

Fortunately, Fu Jinyan wasn’t completely clueless. Aware of his father’s worries, he didn’t beat around the bush and quickly added: “That drug is quite common. Many of the elite scions I associate with have used it for fun. I only took a sip and knew something was wrong. Since he tried to scheme against me, I had someone beat him up on the spot.”

Director Fu’s expression softened slightly, and he pressed further: “Then, were the photos on the screen and the words in the recording truly spoken by you, and when did you develop a grudge with the Zhi family’s only daughter?”

The person on the sickbed paused, seemingly having something difficult to say. Fu Jinyan didn’t want to talk about the incident in the changing room, but if the truth came out, those waiting to laugh at him would only be more gleeful.

Fu Jinyan gritted his teeth and replied: “The recording is real. Bai Zimo once used the injuries on his body to demand an internship at my company. Of course, I couldn’t keep a time bomb who was spying on me by my side. As for Zhi Qiu…”

“That day in the changing room, I had a dispute with her over a female Omega. I accidentally leaked pheromones. That Omega immediately collapsed and tried to commit suicide, thinking I was forcing her. I don’t know how Zhi Qiu sensed the pheromones and barged in so quickly…”

Learning the truth about his son’s last visit to the hospital, Director Fu stood up, supporting himself with the rod, and angrily scolded the person on the sickbed: “How could you use pheromones to coerce an Omega? Do you think Federal law is just for show? Who taught you to do that! Why was Zhi Qiu able to arrive on time? Haven’t you figured that out yet? You touched her Omega; how could she not know!”

He leaned against the table, holding his forehead as he lamented: “A family misfortune, a family misfortune indeed!”

Fu Jinyan frowned, wanting to argue his case, but after attempting to organize his thoughts, he couldn’t logically justify his deduction based on the outcome and could only lower his head.

If asked who in the world understood Fu Jinyan the most?

Director Fu, who raised Fu Jinyan alone since childhood, would claim second place, and no one would dare claim first.

The moment the person on the sickbed lowered his head, he understood the resentment in his son’s heart. Director Fu softened his tone and said, “Say whatever you want to say.”

Fu Jinyan struggled internally for a while. He still couldn’t logically convince himself, and finally shook his head in frustration, denying: “Nothing. I guess I was just overthinking.”

For the sake of the Fu family’s reputation and to quell the Zhi family’s potential pursuit of the matter.

Regarding the banquet scandal, Director Fu chose to downplay the severity, using a public apology to appease public anger, displaying punishment through withdrawal from school, and finally using his son’s injuries to garner sympathy, with plans to slowly rely on marketing later to restore the Fu Group’s image in the public eye.

Thus, the scene in the principal’s office today came to be.

In the office, Fu Jinyan hadn’t fully explained the cause and effect, but the single phrase “my father’s decision” was enough to explain many issues.

Heirs of large families were never truly free. Lei Ke sighed with regret, finally stamping the withdrawal application. He handed the application back to the man, vaguely advising: “Jinyan, I am the principal, but also an elder who has watched you grow up. You come from a privileged background. Whatever you’ve wanted since childhood has been handed to you; you’ve never been denied anything, so you don’t know what it feels like to be denied.”

Under Fu Jinyan’s surprised gaze, Lei Ke stood up, patted his shoulder, and reminded him: “Sometimes what you perceive as playing hard to get might genuinely be the other person disliking you and wanting to avoid you. Don’t be overly confident in yourself. Matters of the heart cannot be forced.”

The school field was full of students attending morning class.

Today was Monday of an odd-numbered week. According to North-Anderson’s tradition, the dean of studies would lead everyone in swearing allegiance to the Federation from the rostrum every odd-numbered week.

However, for reasons unknown, the person who came to meet everyone at the rostrum today was not the dean but the principal, whom they rarely saw even once a year.

Seeing the change in person on the stage, the students immediately became excited, whispering to each other below the rostrum. Even Ruan Ye couldn’t contain her curiosity and leaned toward the wheelchair, asking in a low voice, “Why is the principal suddenly here today?”

Zhi Qiu knew perfectly well why the principal was there and what would happen next, as the Fu family had tried to sound her out both openly and secretly last night. But to prevent Ruan Ye from feeling guilty, she pretended ignorance and stuttered: “Maybe there’s something big the principal needs to announce.”

She was clearly not good at lying. The girl in the wheelchair’s expression changed repeatedly, and her eyes darted around, unable to meet the gaze of the person beside her. Ruan Ye was meticulous and naturally noticed the change in the girl’s demeanor. She lowered her eyes, which were somehow dimmed, and did not expose the lie.

A deep, powerful, mature male voice rang out from the rostrum. The students quieted down. The male voice said: “Hello, North-Anderson students. Long time no see. I am your principal, Lei Ke.”

“This year marks the hundredth anniversary of North-Anderson’s founding. Over these hundred years, North-Anderson has sent countless talents to the Federation. These include gifted mecha engineers, expert corporate managers, renowned artists both domestic and international, and so on.” The man on the stage continued his preamble.

“North-Anderson’s motto has always been ‘Greatness, Inclusiveness, Understanding.’ For a hundred years, North-Anderson has never had any student withdraw. We maintain respect for anyone eager for knowledge, we are tolerant of capable individuals, and we offer opportunities to those who have made mistakes. However, the school cannot overlook the feelings of its students. Today, a senior who was about to graduate from North-Anderson has something he wants to say to everyone. I now invite him to the stage.”

The microphone lingered in the air for a moment before someone took it. A tall figure, covered in bruises, stood straight on the rostrum, raising the microphone. A hoarse voice traveled through the air to everyone’s ears.

“Hello everyone, I am Fu Jinyan.”

The appearance of the subject of the controversy instantly ignited the crowd’s thirst for gossip. The previously somewhat restrained whispering turned into a noisy clamor, the sound hurting people’s ears as it bounced around.

Seeing Fu Jinyan appear, Ruan Ye’s beautiful brows subtly furrowed. Combined with the unnatural behavior of the person beside her, an incredible guess gradually surfaced in her mind. She looked at the girl in the wheelchair in surprise.

However, the person in the wheelchair did not look back. She stared intently at the man on the rostrum, seemingly waiting for him to continue. Fortunately, Fu Jinyan didn’t make Zhi Qiu wait too long.

The noisy sound below the stage was less like a school and more like a morning market. Even though he had been instructed by his father to gain sympathy, Fu Jinyan still couldn’t hide his impatience and aimed the microphone at the high-magnetic speaker.

The high-volume microphone, hitting the speaker’s magnetic field, emitted an explosive crackling sound. The sound was so jarring that Meng Yuan, standing in the back row, the furthest from the rostrum, couldn’t help but cover her ears.

The murmurs stopped abruptly.

If a pin were to drop at that moment, everyone on the field would hear it.

Meng Yuan lowered her hands, looking up at the man standing tall on the rostrum. The Alpha’s voice was weary but every word was forceful and clear.

“I apologize to Ruan Ye, Bai Zimo, Chu Yuan, and a series of other Omegas and Betas who were ridiculed, demeaned, and threatened by me at the school.”

Support The Scumbag Alpha’s Plan to Save the Female Lead