"Mom, I noticed something was wrong from the beginning, so I kept all the evidence. If you can talk to dad and tell him, we can clear all the injustices.
But to be forever innocent, it’s best to have a trial in front of all the teachers and students. If possible, ask dad to strive for a live broadcast in the academy and confront face to face." Sheng Tang said.
There was a long silence from the other end.
She only knew that Sheng Sidong had a recording that could serve as self-evidence.
But, what value does that recording really have?
"Also, ask dad to stay calm and not release any evidence. I’ll be back home soon." Sheng Tang said.
Mom said, "You should focus on your classes."
"I’ll take the afternoon off."
When Sheng Tang got home, her dad had returned too.
Although he was somewhat mentally prepared, knowing that someone was deliberately setting a trap, Professor Sheng still looked dejected.
He cherished his reputation the most.
This dirty trick made him feel humiliated in front of his most respected mother-in-law and embarrassed in front of his wife and daughter.
He shouldn’t have to endure this.
"Dad, listen to me...."
Sheng Tang pulled out her pink silk scarf from the cabinet. She told her father how Chen Zhan might slander them and how they could fight back.
As Sheng Sidong listened, his eyes suddenly brightened.
The mist in his eyes disappeared, replaced by some clarity.
It seemed that after his daughter’s analysis, things weren’t that severe.
"Dad, request the academy to form an investigation team. You and Chen Zhan need to confront each other face to face. And during the confrontation, broadcast it live so that all the teachers and students can see and clear your name!"
Under Sheng Tang’s encouragement, Professor Sheng gained the courage to prove himself.
He indeed couldn’t bear such slander.
In his life, he might have other blemishes, but he couldn’t accept the accusation of being unfaithful to his wife.
He loved Fang Mengying, from his first awakening of love until now, never changing. Family was his faith and his harbor.
"Alright, I’ll go apply to the school." Professor Sheng said.
He returned to school immediately.
This matter escalated, slowly fermenting into social media.
Education issues have always been a concern to the public, and teacher-student scandals easily ferment.
Local media and self-media were in a frenzy, reporting on the matter, and there were reporters waiting at the gates of their academy.
"I never thought Professor Sheng was such a person, he usually seems so upright."
"Chen Zhan is very pretty, but Sheng’s wife works in the same school, this is really too much."
"Scumbag, he should be expelled, a beast in human clothing."
Up till now, no one defended Professor Sheng, everyone was talking about disbelief and misjudgment about him.
There were also girls who secretly admired Professor Sheng, very angry, wondering how they could be less than Chen Zhan, that vixen?
The school was in a mess and decided to temporarily suspend Sheng Sidong; if the investigation proved true, he would be expelled.
Sheng Sidong proactively requested a confrontation with the girl.
"For fairness, let’s have a live broadcast so everyone can see." Sheng Sidong said, "I can’t accept this slander."
The school deliberated for a night.
The matter alarmed the education bureau.
Finally, with the education bureau’s approval, the school agreed to livestream the confrontation on a large platform.
The school leadership established a temporary "court", letting Sheng Sidong and Chen Zhan both participate.
The time was set for two o’clock the next afternoon.
The announcement was made on the school forum, the students were all excited.
"Is it really this thrilling? I thought the school would suppress it and let it fade away."
"Professor Sheng dares to livestream the confrontation, he must be innocent, right?"
"Let’s watch the livestream first!"
That afternoon, the number of people in the livestream far exceeded the number of students at Geological University.
Sheng Tang took leave again and, along with her mom, sat in the conference room of Geological University, watching live.