pjbooks Chapter 10, "Making a Wish," went viral!
Chapter 10, "Making a Wish," went viral!
"Me? I'm famous?"
Xu Yuan took the phone from Xu Meng and immediately saw the news playing on the screen.
The news report was about what happened today in front of Xingcheng University.
Judging from the video's perspective, it appears to be from other test takers present.
Xu Yuan took the phone; the video on the screen was of the farce that had taken place at the school gate that day. In the video, Cheng Yong's desperate accusations, Old Xu's instantly pale face, and his own clenched fist were all clearly captured.
The news headline was even more shocking: "Civil Service Exam Scandal? Whistleblower Falls from Grace, Background of Ordinary High-Achieving Student Remains a Mystery!"
Taking the civil service exam has been a hot topic in recent years.
A sudden increase in enrollment was suspected of being rigged, and a reporter accused other candidates of the same exam, but the outcome was a shocking reversal, ultimately sending the reporter's own father to jail...
What made Xu Yuan even more uneasy was that, because the civil service exam involved a public announcement period, his name and other information were not blurred out in the news reports!
This news almost perfectly hit all the current hot topics and netizens' gossip-loving psychology!
Xu Yuan watched in disbelief as the number of likes and comments on the news article skyrocketed in just a short time!
"Last-minute recruitment? And such high salaries? There must be something fishy going on! Investigate! We must investigate thoroughly! Find out who his father is!" (15.2 likes)
"Upstairs, you don't understand. Do you even know what it means to have people first before you can have a job? (Leans back tactically)" (Number one most popular comment)
"I trust the official stance; I'm afraid of being proven wrong." (8K+ replies)
"What I'm more concerned about is what sentence that fallen official surnamed Cheng will receive. I heard he embezzled a considerable sum..."
"I know this guy who made the wish; he's my classmate. What connections does he have? I only remember seeing his back when we were in school..."
"..."
The comments section was filled with all sorts of opinions, including some from people sharing their own experiences, the truth of which was unknown.
However, due to the inherent evil in human nature, most people are still supporters of conspiracy theories and shady dealings, feeling that there is something fishy going on.
The new comments were practically flooding the screen, constantly refreshing!
If it weren't for the fact that Xu Yuan's dynamic vision had improved along with his physical condition, he probably wouldn't even be able to see the comments clearly.
"Hey? Xiaoyuan, you're really famous now!" Old Xu chimed in. "Now that you're famous, won't people be asking me for autographs on the street?"
Make a wish: ? ? ?
"Old Xu, are you really not clear-headed, or are you just pretending? This isn't a good thing!"
"Black and red is still red, isn't it..." Old Xu muttered softly. "Back in my day, your old man was on the overpass..."
"Stop, stop, Lao Xu, your glorious past is enough to warrant execution..."
Now, he has found himself at the center of a media storm. He is not afraid of himself, but he is afraid that this storm will drag his family into it as well!
Xu Yuan quickly scanned his surroundings with his eyes.
Many other shoppers in the supermarket were scrolling through their phones, and as this news gains popularity, they will likely see it soon.
"Let's go! Let's pay the bill and go home!"
Neither Lao Xu nor Xu Meng refuted it. As witnesses, they both understood how unreasonable it was that Xu Yuan was admitted.
Fortunately, I had picked out most of the ingredients, so I took them to the cashier to pay, keeping my head down the whole way.
After the three of them finished paying, the cashier looked at Xu Yuan's departing figure with some confusion.
Why does this person look so familiar?
……
At this moment, at Xingcheng Airport.
Cheng Yong, wearing a mask and hat, is preparing to board the plane.
In the exam room, his father's downfall and Xu Yuan's successful landing of a job did break his composure, and he even lost his temper for a moment.
But after calming down, he still made what he believed to be the right choice.
Run away!
We have to run away!
Although he didn't understand why Beiwei would take a liking to Xu Yuan, a nobody with no background who was just a bit handsome and good at studying.
But everything that happened today must have been orchestrated by Bevy!
If he were Bevy, and I didn't leave now, given Bevy's background, I probably wouldn't be able to leave!
So when he got home, the first thing he did was pack his bags and prepare to flee overseas!
Now that the father has been arrested, the family's assets have certainly been frozen.
Fortunately, even a wrecked ship has three pounds of nails.
Just in case, Cheng's father had long ago used his position to obtain a fake passport for him and to hide some of his assets.
That's why he was able to pass through all the security checks before boarding smoothly.
As the plane doors closed, it was ready for takeoff.
Cheng Yong finally felt relieved.
He then took out his phone, opened a short video platform, and the first news item was rapidly climbing the trending list on the platform.
That's right, the news about the shady practices in the civil service exam came from his submission!
He bought the video from other students present at a high price.
As the prevailing opinion shifted towards the alleged corruption in the civil service exams, Cheng Yong finally revealed a triumphant smile.
I really want to see those two's interesting expressions.
That's right, this was also his doing!
Before his downfall, Cheng Yong's father was in charge of online public opinion.
They naturally have some corresponding resources at hand.
Under his direction, public opinion was directed at Xu Yuan and Bei Wei!
Yes, you, Beiwei, are amazing; I can't compete with your family background.
But no matter how powerful you are, can you really go overseas and find me through the internet?
"As expected, my dad still loves me."
Cheng Yong sighed softly, thinking he should watch one more video before the plane took off.
The next video turned out to be a legal education video...
"If corrupt officials return the stolen goods, there is a certain probability that they will receive a reduced sentence."
Upon seeing this video, Cheng Yong immediately turned off his phone and pretended nothing had happened.
Return the stolen goods?
That's impossible!
The old man left me enough money to ensure I would live comfortably overseas; now this money is mine!
……
at the same time.
Bevy is also assembling her own working group.
The first choice is naturally one's own family member.
Her grandfather had a military background, her father was a high-ranking official in Xingcheng, and her mother was the president of a listed company.
A complex entity integrating military, government, and business.
If anyone else had a background like Bevy's, they would undoubtedly be a winner in life.
However, in Bevy's current plan, the Trinity Complex serves the purpose of granting wishes.
After hearing her arrangements, the Bei family fell into a brief silence.
For a family like this, it would be incredibly easy to investigate and make a wish.
In just one day, he thoroughly investigated all the information about Xu Yuan's relatives, from childhood to adulthood, including distant relatives he had never even met!
From any perspective, he was a well-behaved commoner who excelled in his studies and a top student in Changsha.
I really don't see any sign of him being a future savior.
Bevy's mother broke the silence.
"Weiwei, I have a question. Since you say this wish is so important, why don't we just talk to him directly and make things clear?"
Beiwei glanced at the CEO's mother, who always viewed the world from a businesswoman's perspective, believing that everything in the world could be priced and traded.
But instead of directly refuting her, she gave an example.
"Let's say you're the owner of a steel coil factory. You've hired a worker, and you've witnessed him carrying away two coils of steel by hand in one go. Does telling him directly mean exposing his wrongdoing?"
"Do you know what will happen after you expose him?"
"Just a friendly reminder, you know the Golden Cudgel, right? A single coil of steel weighs two tons more than the Golden Cudgel."
Bevy's mother: ...
"Alright, I understand." Bevy's mother shook her head with a wry smile. "Alright, I understand... I was just being presumptuous. The rules and ways of thinking of ordinary humans really can't be applied to... Superman."
She took a deep breath, and her gaze toward Bevy became firm and supportive.
"Daughter, what do you want to do? We'll fully cooperate with you."
Another weight was lifted from Beiwei's heart.
What she feared most was that external resistance had not been completely eliminated, while her loved ones inside her were unable to understand. This also made her even more grateful that the person making the wish seemed willing to temporarily follow human rules, which bought her precious time and room to maneuver.
She looked up, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through the roof and see the ominous, blood-red numbers in the night sky.
80%
Everything seems to be moving in a difficult but positive direction.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances...
……
"Buzzing..."
The phone on the desk vibrated violently, the screen lit up, and a new message appeared.
From: Xu Yuan.
With a hint of relief after her exhaustion, Bevy picked up her phone and swiped to turn on the screen.
The next second, the color drained from her face at a visible speed, her pupils suddenly contracted, and the energy she had mustered by working continuously for 48 hours seemed to be completely drained at that moment.
The message of her wish was concise, yet it struck her heart like a heavy hammer.
"Bevy, why don't you just delete me..."