Stronger with Crimson Modifier-Chapter 102: Shoot on the Spot?

The group chat was full of people who had seen Li Yi before. Some had even dug up and posted her photos and personal information.

In an instant, a tide of insults and denunciations surged in.

Seeing these messages, Li Yi’s face flushed red with anger.

On the other hand, some students who knew Li Yi, like a few of her roommates, didn’t believe she would do such a thing and tried to defend her in the chat.

However, their efforts were a drop in the ocean. The moment they spoke up, they were accused of being Li Yi’s alternate accounts and were viciously flamed.

After all, what girl would joke about her own reputation?

These online crusaders were always merciless when dishing out their brand of justice, never bothering to verify the facts.

Li Yi knew this person.

She was from the class next door.

The two had met.

They had once performed a number on stage together for the New Year’s Gala.

Other than that, they had no further interactions.

Li Yi didn’t understand why this person would frame her like this.

’Seducing her boyfriend? Faking lab data? When have I ever done any of that?’

KNOCK KNOCK!

Just then, there was a knock on her door.

She got dressed and opened the door to find several uniformed police officers standing outside.

The moment she opened the door, the short-haired female officer in the lead asked, "Excuse me, which one of you is Li Yi?"

Hearing this, everyone else in the dorm room looked over.

Li Yi paused for only a moment before stepping forward.

"I am!"

The female officer glanced at Li Yi and nodded.

"The situation is extremely urgent. A student is threatening to jump from a building. She’s very agitated and is asking to see you. A life is on the line. Could we trouble you to come with us?"

Li Yi didn’t refuse.

As it happened, she was eager to confront the girl and demand to know why she was doing this.

Soon, the group headed out, with Qin Yuan and the other roommates following behind.

The incident had caused a huge commotion. All along the way, Li Yi was met with hushed discussions and strange stares.

At this, Li Yi’s expression darkened.

Soon, they arrived at the base of the academic building. Just then, a figure approached them—it was Gu Huacheng.

He spoke with a look of utmost sincerity.

"Xiaoyi, are you okay? Don’t worry, I believe you’re not that kind of person!"

Before Li Yi could respond, a few voices from the crowd piped up.

"Dude, open your eyes. What do you mean, ’not that kind of person’? Didn’t you see? Su Ruannuan is about to jump! If it wasn’t true, who would be willing to joke with their own life?"

"Yeah, who would do this unless they were pushed to their wit’s end?"

"Just get over it. A two-legged camel might be hard to find, but you can find a woman with two long, pale legs just about anywhere..."

...

A few people chimed in, agreeing.

Li Yi ignored them. She looked at Gu Huacheng, and a realization seemed to dawn on her.

"I know now. You’re behind this, aren’t you?"

Although she phrased it as a question, her expression was one of utter certainty.

The concerned look on Gu Huacheng’s face stiffened almost imperceptibly.

However, it was gone in an instant, and his expression returned to normal.

He said gently,

"Xiaoyi, what are you talking about? I don’t understand."

But Li Yi, as if her suspicions were confirmed, ignored him and followed the police officers into the stairwell.

What no one noticed was that...

...at the back of the crowd of onlookers,

a Young Man with a calm expression took out his phone and sent a message about what was happening.

...

"Please, whatever happens, you must remain calm. Don’t panic, or you might agitate the girl..."

The female officer instructed her in a low voice as they walked.

Hearing this, Li Yi stopped in her tracks.

"Alright, I get it. But let me remind you, that girl is sick in the head. I barely know her.

That so-called reason for her jumping is just a complete fabrication she made up to slander me."

Soon, they arrived on the rooftop.

On the rooftop, besides their group, were two other police officers and a psychological expert with greying hair, who were all painstakingly trying to talk the girl down.

However, Su Ruannuan was completely unmoved. She remained at the edge of the roof, her face a mask of sorrow, looking as if she could jump at any second.

Under the circumstances, no one dared to approach, terrified that one wrong move might provoke her, leading to consequences no one could bear.

"Su Ruannuan, what in the world did I do to you that you’d treat me like this? Did Gu Huacheng promise you something to make you do this?"

Li Yi stared at Su Ruannuan, and thinking of all the strange looks and insults she had endured on the way here, she felt a surge of uncontrollable anger.

At her words, Su Ruannuan’s head snapped toward her. Her eyes were red-rimmed, as if she were the victim of some great injustice.

"Li Yi, what are you saying? You’re obviously the one pushing me to do this! I have no other choice..."

she cried, her voice hoarse.

Her body swayed, as if she were about to jump at any second.

In reality, her hand was gripping the railing tightly.

Li Yi was so enraged by this that her face went pale.

Seeing this,

A glint of triumph flashed in the depths of Su Ruannuan’s eyes.

’With my acting skills,’

’as long as I follow the script and keep this act up a little longer, I can pretend to be rescued.’

’Then the blame for being a homewrecker and faking lab data will be pinned squarely on her.’

’With Gu Huacheng’s help,’

’using his connections,’

’she won’t stand a chance. She’ll most likely be expelled.’

’But that has nothing to do with me.’

’I’m just doing what I was paid to do.’

...

But at that very moment,

Suddenly, several vehicles drove straight up to the academic building.

Before anyone could react, a large group of special operations personnel in full combat gear, armed with guns, swarmed out of the vehicles.

Seeing this, the police officer stationed downstairs was about to step forward to question them when the leader, his face hidden by a tactical helmet, pulled out black credentials!

"Black Tiger Special Operations Team, here to apprehend a suspect. We’re taking over the scene!"

The young police officer froze.

After carefully examining the credentials, he was shaken to the core.

The Black Tiger Special Team’s primary mission was to combat criminals. Its members were all military elites who, it could be said, exclusively handled extremely dangerous missions.

’But why have they suddenly shown up here? Could there be a truly vicious criminal on campus?’

Just as he was wondering, his phone rang. After he answered and listened to the person on the other end, he nodded in understanding.

He then immediately ordered the other officers to disperse the crowd.

Seeing this, the leader waved his arm, and a group of Black Tiger operatives immediately rushed up the stairs.

On the rooftop, everyone froze, staring at the sudden appearance of the fully-armed special ops personnel, unsure of how to react.

The men paid no attention to the onlookers’ gazes. After reaching the roof, their eyes scanned the area before locking onto Su Ruannuan’s position in the corner.

Without any hesitation, they aimed their submachine guns directly at Su Ruannuan.

"You’re Su Ruannuan, correct? We suspect you of smuggling contraband. Cease resistance and come down immediately to be taken in for questioning. Otherwise, we will use lethal force!"

The moment he finished speaking, the sharp sound of metal scraping rang out.

Anyone who’s watched a movie knows that sound—it was the click of bolts being pulled back, chambering rounds.

It all happened so fast that the pitiful expression on Su Ruannuan’s face froze solid.

Staring down the dark muzzles of several guns, her legs began to tremble.

She nearly fell for real.

Her hands were gripping the railing so tightly that her knuckles had turned white.

"D-don’t... I... I’m coming down now! Don’t shoot..."

Su Ruannuan, her face ghastly pale, scrambled down.

Cunning as she was, she was still just an ordinary college student. When had she ever experienced a situation like this?

Li Yi was also stunned.

This whole turn of events was simply too absurd.

One moment, this person was falsely accusing her; the next, she was a criminal being arrested.

...

Soon, the group came back down, with Su Ruannuan in custody.

Gu Huacheng, who was in the crowd, was also detained.

The reason, of course, was that Su Ruannuan had ratted him out.

With so many guns pointed at her, she had a complete mental breakdown.

She confessed everything about what had happened.

With this development, everyone finally understood that Li Yi had been framed.

Instantly, the online crusaders began their verbal assault.

Only this time, their targets were Gu Huacheng and Su Ruannuan.

Perhaps out of resentment for having been fooled, their curses were even more vicious this time.

If it weren’t for the armed special ops personnel and police officers present,

someone might have rushed forward to give them a beating.

And as one of the protagonists of this drama,

Li Yi watched the scene unfold.

She felt something was strange about it all, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on what it was.

However, this didn’t last long, as the onlookers were soon dispersed.

"Thank you."

Li Yi stepped forward, bowed, and thanked them sincerely.

If not for them, she would never have been able to clear her name.

She would have most likely been expelled and subjected to endless online harassment, and even her family could have been affected.

In response,

the leader of the Black Tiger Special Team glanced at her

and said in a surprisingly gentle tone,

"There’s no need for thanks, Li Yi. If you get the chance, please give my regards to Minister Hu Qi."

With that, he turned and led his men away.

Behind him,

Li Yi stood frozen in place.