As everyone expected Ye Lingyun to fly into a rage, his actions disappointed them.
He merely withdrew his arm, ignored Lu Sisi, and walked over to Tang Xiaomin.
"Don't worry, no one will dare expel you until the truth is revealed."
The Ye family held absolute sway over this school.
Ye Lingyun openly sided with Tang Xiaomin. Even if Tang Xiaomin had indeed done something wrong, no one could do anything to her, let alone expel her.
Ye Lingyun's protection left everyone present fuming but speechless, only able to cast resentful glances at them.
Zhang Guo'er was so enraged that she shot up from her seat.
"Young Master Yun, everyone knows you and Tang Xiaomin are close. But you can't disregard school rules like this and show favoritism to Tang Xiaomin. How will people see you if you are so biased towards her?"
Ye Lingyun glanced at Zhang Guo'er indifferently, growing more impatient.
"Are you threatening me?"
"No... no..."
Zhang Guo'er instantly cowered, shaking her head repeatedly.
"It's just that... Tang Xiaomin is pregnant. This not only violates school rules, but others will say our school's students have loose morals and will tarnish the school's reputation."
"Oh."
Ye Lingyun chuckled with disdain.
"Are you referring to those unverified 'evidence' online?"
"That evidence came directly from the hospital, it can't be fake. If Tang Xiaomin isn't pregnant, why would she go to the obstetrics and gynecology department? Right, everyone?" Zhang Guo'er argued, trying to influence the crowd with a preconceived notion.
Ye Lingyun was about to say something more, but Tang Xiaomin interrupted him.
"Young Master Yun, I can handle this myself."
"Are you sure you don't need my help?"
"You've already helped a lot."
Tang Xiaomin stepped forward, her gaze fixed on Zhang Guo'er.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Guo'er's eyes were firm, showing no sign of guilt.
She even stated directly, "Tang Xiaomin, the evidence of your pregnancy is irrefutable. How else do you plan to deny it?"
Tang Xiaomin retorted, "Since you say the evidence is irrefutable, then show the original document to everyone."
Zhang Guo'er, who was prepared, took out a thick stack of photocopies from her bag and scattered them into the air, causing them to disperse.
Spectators around them scrambled to grab the scattered papers.
"She's one month pregnant. Look, that corn-kernel-sized dot on the report is Tang Xiaomin's baby."
"The name and age are indeed Tang Xiaomin's, and the hospital's official seal is on it. It's real."
...
Zhang Guo'er smiled triumphantly.
She declared confidently, "Everyone has seen the photocopy of the pregnancy test. If anyone doubts it, they can go to the hospital and verify it again. I, Zhang Guo'er, have not slandered Tang Xiaomin, and I'm not afraid of your investigation. Tang Xiaomin is indeed pregnant."
If people had harbored any doubts before, Zhang Guo'er's declaration of fearlessness in the face of investigation made the "irrefutable evidence" seem even more credible.
Tang Xiaomin had not expected things to escalate to this point.
Perhaps this was Zhang Guo'er's backup plan.
As for this fake pregnancy test, it had likely been meticulously fabricated.
Otherwise, Zhang Guo'er wouldn't have dared to suggest an investigation.
The situation was extremely unfavorable for Tang Xiaomin.
However, no matter what, a fake could never become real.
Tang Xiaomin tore the paper in her hand to shreds and threw it at Zhang Guo'er's head, showering her with confetti.
"Hey, Tang Xiaomin, what are you doing? Are you crazy!"
Zhang Guo'er screamed in anger, brushing away the shredded paper from her body.
Simultaneously, Tang Xiaomin's actions were met with condemnation from the surrounding crowd.
"Tang Xiaomin, you're going too far by treating your classmate like this."
"Exactly. Always bullying people, are you a hooligan?"
"Like a terrorist. It's best to expel someone like her as soon as possible and bring peace back to the campus."
...
Tang Xiaomin ignored the crowd and stared coldly at Zhang Guo'er.
"I don't care how the hospital pregnancy test ended up like this. Zhang Guo'er, you will pay for your actions today."
"Stop threatening me. You got pregnant during your time at school, violating school rules and regulations. You're the one who should pay the price. If you have any self-awareness, you should withdraw from school yourself and save some dignity."
Just as Zhang Guo'er thought Tang Xiaomin was helpless, Tang Xiaomin suddenly smiled.
She snatched a pregnancy test from a girl nearby, her smile growing increasingly eerie.
It seemed that this time, she was destined to strike it rich.
"Everyone has seen the report. I hope you will stand up and testify for me later, and please preserve the evidence carefully and don't lose it."
Zhang Guo'er said smugly, "Don't worry, I've put the original in a safe place. Even if the sky falls, it won't be lost."
"Good, very good," Tang Xiaomin nodded.
"I'm relieved that you've kept it safe."
At this moment, the dean's angry voice boomed over the loudspeaker.
"What are you all gathered on the playground for? Trying to fight? All of you go back to your classrooms, or you'll get enough 'exercise' right here on the playground!"
The farce ended under the dean's threats.
Tang Xiaomin was in no mood for class and left school with her backpack.
Since she hadn't notified Tang Ye in advance, no one was there to pick her up.
Looking at the empty road, she couldn't help but think of Yan Jue.
His sudden disappearance from her life left her with no one to confide her sorrow to.
If he were still here, and knew she had been slandered, he would surely have insisted on going out to kill someone.
Back then, she had only thought him willful and impulsive. Now, longing flooded her like a disaster, and there would never be anyone like him in her life again.
...
Beep beep...
A fiery red Ferrari stopped in front of her.
"Are you going home? I'll give you a ride."
"The student council president skipping class? That's not good."
Ye Lingyun gave a wry, helpless smile.
"I really couldn't bear to see you wronged and running home alone. It's just that I'm soft-hearted."
Tang Xiaomin would never believe this, even if she were beaten to death.
Ye Lingyun had a reputation for giving girls a hard time, and female students were not exempt. His heart was the coldest.
However, as the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.
Tang Xiaomin got into the passenger seat.
"I'm not going home, I'm going to the hospital."
Ye Lingyun eyed Tang Xiaomin with a strange look.
"Going there like this probably won't reveal anything. Investigations are best conducted secretly."
Tang Xiaomin shook her head.
"Who said I'm going to the hospital to investigate?"
A wicked curve formed on her lips.
"If you're not investigating, then why are you going to the hospital?"
"You'll know when we get there."
Before long, they arrived at the hospital where she had undergone the check-up.
Tang Xiaomin registered and found the doctor she had seen before.
Upon seeing Tang Xiaomin, the female doctor's expression clearly changed.
"I'm about to get off work... go to another clinic, or come back tomorrow."
Saying this, she began to tremble as she removed her white coat.