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"Alright, I already told you, I have broken off the engagement with Zhao Yao."
Chen Anlin frowned and continued, "Now, spread the word that Xiao Chen is raising evil spirits and has an ambiguous relationship with Zhao Yao."
He aimed to create negative public opinion against Xiao Chen.
"Haha, Brother Chen, you don't even need to say that; it's already spreading outside."
Wang Dahu laughed heartily and pulled out a copy of the Great Zhou Daily from his storage pouch.
This was a newspaper from the Great Zhou Dynasty. In fact, newspapers existed even in ancient times, such as during the Tang Dynasty. Many officials and wealthy gentry who could read subscribed to them, though they weren't called newspapers back then.
Chen Anlin glanced at the headlines of the newspaper.
"Shocking! The infatuated young master of the Chen family breaks off his engagement; there is a third party involved—who could it be?"
"Exclusive inside story: The infatuated young master of the Chen family is not doing well."
"The Chen family's young master is outmatched by a poor boy and is rejected by Zhao Yao."
"Thousands of young girls support the infatuated young master, surrounding the Zhao family's gate, demanding Zhao Yao clarify her relationship with that wild man."
Reading these, Chen Anlin's mouth twitched. Could it be that the people writing newspapers in this world were actually employees from some gossip tabloid in his past life who had crossed over?
He focused his thoughts and used his Heavenly Eye to listen to many students' comments in the academy.
"Who would have thought this poor boy Xiao Chen had such great skills to win over Zhao Yao?"
"Chen Anlin is even more outstanding; what was Zhao Yao thinking, playing both sides?"
"Poor Young Master Chen! After all these years of chasing her, if only he had chased me instead; it would have taken just one effort!" a girl sighed dramatically.
"But Zhao Yao really knows how to play; she's with someone who raises evil spirits—what a death wish!"
"Ding! Xiao Chen and Zhao Yao's reputations have been damaged; luck points acquired."
Seeing this prompt, Chen Anlin couldn't help but smile broadly. He had initially planned to spread rumors about these two himself but now realized he didn't need to do anything at all.
At that moment, Xiao Chen and Zhao Yao were hiding away from Teacher Zhou Tong and didn't dare to go outside. Earlier that morning, after meeting with Zhao Yao, Xiao Chen learned about the real reason for the misunderstanding involving Su Menghan, which had been cleared up.
Xiao Chen was quite happy and had even made a trip to the lakeside to pick some wildflowers for Zhao Yao. They chatted and laughed together, and Xiao Chen intended to boldly announce that he was back and innocent—that it was just Chen Anlin bullying him with his power.
However, when they noticed the strange looks from their fellow students, they quickly learned through the newspaper what had transpired. To avoid being gossiped about, they decided to hide away with Teacher Zhou Tong.
"Teacher, it must be that scoundrel Chen Anlin behind this! That little man is truly despicable!" Xiao Chen was furious enough to explode.
He had always maintained an image of integrity and determination, but with these rumors now surrounding him, how could he possibly navigate his future?
As for Zhao Yao, her eyes were red and puffy, clearly having just cried. She felt deeply wronged; it was Chen Anlin who had pressured her to return the betrothal gifts. Did the Zhao family do anything wrong? Not at all!
They were completely innocent! It should be noted that those gifts were given by Chen Anlin of his own accord; she never asked for them. If he chose to give them out of his own volition, could she be blamed for that?
That aside, many business associations and families had inexplicably canceled their collaborations with the Zhao family. The Zhao family was now truly struggling, and her father’s position was almost at risk.
Forget it, I’ll go talk to Chen Anlin.
At that moment, Zhou Tong spoke up, slamming her hand on the table as she stood up. “Don’t worry, I will definitely seek justice for you.”
“Teacher, I’ll go with you,” Xiao Chen said, narrowing his eyes.
Chen Anlin was currently reading a newspaper that reported on disturbances caused by barbarians in the Northern Frontier.
“Chen Anlin.” A crisp female voice interrupted him.
“Zhou Teacher, what do you need me for?” Chen Anlin looked up.
Zhou Tong was dressed in a loose robe, her long hair flowing elegantly. She had a great figure, especially her curves; every step she took exuded an alluring charm.
“I see you’ve read the contents of the newspaper,” Zhou Tong remarked, glancing at the paper in Chen Anlin's hands.
“I have indeed.”
“Then I’ll be brief. I understand the situation between you and Xiao Chen. He is not harboring any evil spirits; I’ve already clarified that. Moreover, the rumors concerning him and Zhao Yao are entirely unfounded. This has caused them significant harm, and I hope you can be magnanimous enough to clarify this matter.”
Zhou Tong questioned him earnestly.
Chen Anlin smiled lightly, “How do you know they are rumors?”
“I know Xiao Chen well; he is an upright person and will surely achieve great things. I don’t want you to harm him like this.”
“So he can harm me instead?”
“That’s enough, Chen Anlin! Don’t make my impression of you worse than it already is. Who doesn’t know that you are the mastermind behind this public opinion? If it weren’t for you, they wouldn’t be subjected to such scrutiny!”
Chen Anlin felt speechless. Indeed, he initially intended to create some public opinion, but before he even started, it had erupted on its own.
"What is this about?" The crowd's eyes were wide and bright.
"I think there’s something wrong with your head. You blame me for Xiao Chen's mistakes, but you don't hold him accountable? You’re not worthy of being a teacher!" Chen Anlin stood with his hands behind his back, showing no respect for Zhou Tong.
Even if Xiao Chen made mistakes, setting aside his faults, don’t you have any blame in this? Zhou Tong's face flushed with anger.
She truly couldn’t understand how Chen Anlin could be so shameless.
Indeed, she knew that Xiao Chen and Zhao Yao had some ambiguous feelings, and that Xiao Chen was aware of Zhao Yao's engagement. However, the two had never crossed any lines. Even when they were out training together at night, any accidental contact was purely innocent.
Why couldn’t Chen Anlin be a bit magnanimous and let it go?
"I’m at fault? Are you blind? What have I done wrong?" Chen Anlin retorted rudely.
"You often use money to pressure others, forcing Zhao Yao to accept your gifts. Isn’t that coercion?"
Chen Anlin replied, "Alright, alright, you can leave now." He didn’t want to explain anything further.
"You can’t come up with a response, can you? Also, your methods of creating this public opinion are too low-level. Go publish a clarification in the newspaper right now. I guarantee that if Xiao Chen achieves something in the future, he will help you out."
"Can’t tell the difference between big and small matters, can you? Do I even need his help?"
Chen Anlin was speechless; he truly didn’t understand how the women around him thought. They could come up with such ridiculous ideas.
Seeing Chen Anlin’s disdainful expression, Zhou Tong looked surprised.
In the past, Chen Anlin had been timid around her, always shrinking back and not proactive in his work—he was just a loser in her eyes. But now, ever since he broke off the engagement, it seemed like he had suddenly become enlightened and spoke with confidence.
Chen Anlin’s eyes shifted as he smiled and said, "If you want me to clarify things, then fine. Have Xiao Chen kneel before me and beg for my forgiveness. Then I’ll be magnanimous and let him off."
Zhou Tong was furious upon hearing this: "How is that possible? Do you know how hard Xiao Chen has worked? If he kneels down, what will happen to his martial spirit in the future?"
"Chen Anlin, how can you be like this? Why do you have to push him so hard?"
Not far away, Zhao Yao couldn’t take it anymore and rushed out, saying urgently: "Do you know how much harm these rumors you spread have caused me? My reputation has been ruined because of you!"
"Chen Anlin, you’ve already chosen your path to destruction!!!"
Xiao Chen also approached, glaring at Chen Anlin.
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