Chapter 84
Lu Weize's expression darkened. "Who did you hear that from?"
"It's all over the internet," the boy said, pulling out his phone. "Look, there's even a video of you talking to a girl."
Lu Weize took the phone and saw that the girl in the video was me.
It was a recording from a few days ago when he and I were talking in the classroom.
I didn't know who had recorded it and posted it online.
The comments below were filled with insults.
"So it's true."
"That girl looks so young; Lu Weize is such a creep."
"People like him should be locked up."
Lu Weize felt a surge of anger inside.
He turned off his phone and said to the boy, "This has nothing to do with you. Focus on your class."
The boy was intimidated by his demeanor and didn't dare to say anything more.
During the class, Lu Weize struggled to teach as the students below kept whispering and exchanging glances.
Finally, when the class ended, Lu Weize packed his things and turned to leave the classroom.
As soon as he returned to the office, the director arrived.
"Professor Lu, the college leadership wants to see you," he said.
Lu Weize nodded and turned to leave.
Upon arriving at the college leadership's office, the leader poured him a cup of tea before speaking.
"Professor Lu, you are aware of the public opinion online, right?"
Lu Weize nodded.
"This matter has a very negative impact," the leader sighed. "For the sake of public influence and social opinion, the college leadership has decided to temporarily suspend your classes. Once things are clarified, you can continue teaching."
"Suspended?" Lu Weize frowned. "What about my course progress?"
"This is unavoidable," the leader said helplessly. "After all, you are an internet celebrity now, with so many eyes on you. If any students cause a scene and it gets online, it would be bad for both the school and the college."
He knew there was no room for negotiation on this matter.
Lu Weize nodded. "Okay, I understand."
After saying that, he turned and left.
...
Upon exiting the leader's office, the school's official media posted a Weibo clarification stating that the female student in the video was not my student but my girlfriend.
We are in a romantic relationship, not harassment; we are just flirting with each other.
However, this Weibo post not only failed to calm the public outrage but instead sparked an even bigger controversy.
"Turns out Lu Weize really has a girlfriend."
"As a role model, he actually dates a female student and even lives together; it's simply unacceptable."
"I never expected Lu Weize to be this kind of person. I even regarded him as my idol."
Lu Weize came out of the teaching building and had just reached the school gate when he was surrounded by a group of reporters.
"Professor Lu, did you really harass a female student?"
"Professor Lu, are you really in a relationship with that girl? When did you two start?"
"Professor Lu, is it true that you brought a female student into the research institute?"
Lu Weize was overwhelmed by the noise from these reporters.
He had never been good at handling such situations, so even after living for over thirty years, he had not learned to be smooth and tactful.
"Get lost." Lu Weize cursed, "All of you, get lost."
The reporters were taken aback by the outburst, but quickly reacted and raised their cameras to film.
"Professor Lu, what kind of attitude is this?"
"Exactly, you messed up and still act so arrogantly. Do you think being a university professor makes you special?"
"We're definitely going to expose you today."
Lu Weize could no longer tolerate it and kicked the reporters out.
"Get lost, all of you, get lost."
When he got home, Zhao Min called him.
"Lu Weize, you should go abroad and hide for a while."
"Why should I hide?" Lu Weize's face was dark.
"The situation is getting worse, and I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it," Zhao Min said worriedly. "Just go away for a bit, and come back once everything is sorted out."
"No, thank you." He coldly refused.
"Let me give up my ideals and pursuits, that's impossible."
...
At this moment, far away in Yinchuan, I was drawing by Shapotou at Shahu.
Two female classmates walked past me, discussing among themselves.
"Did you see the news? That professor named Lu actually harassed a female student, how shameless."
"I saw it, the video has spread everywhere."
Upon hearing this, I was instantly stunned.
I quickly took out my phone.
Lu Weize's video was all over the internet.
Moreover, someone anonymously reported that I was indeed in a relationship with a female student and that we were living together.
"How could this happen?" I hurriedly picked up my phone to call Lu Weize.
The call was quickly connected.
"Hey, did you see the news?" Lu Weize asked softly.
"Yeah." My voice choked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
"What should I say?" Lu Weize smiled bitterly, "Anything I say would be wrong."
"I'm coming back right now." I stood up, "I'll help you clarify."
"No need." Lu Weize gently reassured me, "I'm fine, don't be scared."
Chapter 85
Before boarding, I sent a message.
I used my old account, a Weibo account where no one knew her identity.
"The female lead in the video is me, Lu Weize is my boyfriend, and we've been together for many years."
"We will be getting married soon, so please stop criticizing him, everyone."
After posting on Weibo, I sent a message to Wang Ming, asking him to help promote it.
Wang Ming knew my identity, so I didn't hide anything.
Wang Ming quickly replied, "Are you sure?"
"Once it's published, you'll be exposed to the public eye."
I replied, "I'm sure. Please help me."
Wang Ming: "Okay."
...
As I boarded the plane, I received a text from Lu Weize.
"I've arrived at T2 Domestic Arrival."
"I'll pick you up after you get off the plane."
Looking at the message, a smile crept onto my face.
Lu Weize is just like that; he always does everything well, making people feel warm.
The plane landed, and I followed the crowd out.
I spotted Lu Weize at a glance.
Lu Weize saw me too and waved at me.
I hurried over and hugged him tightly.
Lu Weize patted my head and said, "Let's go."
"Okay."
Once we got in the car, Lu Weize said to me, "Actually, you shouldn't have posted that tweet."
"I don't want you to be exposed to the public."
I smiled and said, "I remember in high school when I was bullied and everyone ignored me, only you would applaud for me."
"Lu Weize, even if the whole world doesn't like you, I will."
Lu Weize was momentarily taken aback.
In the next second, he pulled me into his arms.
"I feel the same way."
...
My Weibo post quickly caused a stir.
Netizens now believe that Lu Weize really has a girlfriend and that they are in a romantic relationship.
"It turns out Professor Lu wasn't lying after all."
"That girl is so beautiful; they make a great couple."
"Those who spread rumors should be ashamed; how could they say such terrible things about a happy couple?"
"Let's stand against the rumor mongers."
I accepted an interview with reporters and candidly shared my past with Lu Weize.
From meeting in high school to falling in love in college, and now finally achieving our happy ending.
The reporters published my interview online.
After listening, netizens were deeply moved.
"Childhood Sweethearts, innocent love, truly beautiful."
"I'm so envious of such a relationship, from school uniforms to wedding dresses, it's so romantic."
"Congratulations to the couple."
With my testimony and Wang Ming's promotion, public opinion finally turned around.
Wang Ming also helped me find out which teacher was spreading rumors.
That teacher was also from B University and had a grudge against Lu Weize, so they deliberately spread rumors about him.
As a result, a doxxing search quickly revealed the teacher's background.
Not only did that teacher spread rumors, but they also committed academic fraud.
In the end, they were dismissed by the school.
Time flew by, and before I knew it, I had graduated.
On graduation day, Lu Weize and Qiao Qiran both came to attend my ceremony.
In the campus, Qiao Qiran kept taking pictures of me with his camera.
"Hey, stand still! I'm about to take the picture."
With no choice, I stood still again for him to take the photo.
After finishing the photoshoot, Lu Weize went to buy some drinks.
Qiao Qiran pulled me along, saying, "Come on, let's go see some handsome guys."
"What handsome guys?"
"I don't know, but it seems like someone is confessing their love."
I was dragged along as we jogged, "Dude, slow down."
"Hurry up! Otherwise, we won't make it in time."
Arriving at the proposal scene, a crowd had gathered, with people packed in layers both inside and outside.
"That's the one," Qiao Qiran said, pointing to the man in the center of the crowd. "He's proposing to his girlfriend."
I looked over.
The man had his back to me, so I couldn't see his face.
But the bouquet of white flowers in his hand was very familiar; it was my favorite, Baby's Breath—pure and romantic.
At that moment, the man slowly turned around.
Our eyes met, and I was stunned.
Lu Weize was kneeling on one knee, holding the white flowers, his gentle voice ringing out.
"Lin Chu, will you marry me?"
Cheers erupted from the surrounding crowd.
"Marry him!"
"Marry him!"
"Quick, agree to him!"
My eyes were misty, and I nodded vigorously.
"I do."
(The End)
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