Chapter 76

Although Zhan Yi had long been prepared for detention, when he arrived at school, he still felt that the atmosphere was somewhat off. He noticed that almost all the school leaders were at the school gate, and many students were also gathered around.

In the crowd, a middle-aged police officer with a fat, puffy face, resembling a pig, was negotiating with the school principal. His small eyes constantly flashed with a look of arrogance, while the principal kept nodding.

After a while, the middle-aged police officer, seemingly having finished his discussion, waved to the surrounding crowd and said, "Students, last night, a male student from your school, Zhan Yi, got into a fight and not only injured several people but also killed an innocent citizen. I have just discussed this with your principal, Mr. Liu, and the school will expel him. Additionally, anyone who can provide information about Zhan Yi to the police will receive a reward of 50,000 yuan."

Upon hearing the police officer's words, Zhan Yi was shocked. The Zhao family had really gone too far. Although he had anticipated being framed, he did not expect to be accused of murder. Even if he knew nothing about the law, he understood that it was a capital offense. Moreover, they had the police announce it at the school before the matter was clarified, making all the students believe he was a notorious murderer.

In this situation, if he obediently went with the police, even if he were released in a few days, the school would still treat him with suspicion. After all, once the police announced that he was a murderer, whether it was true or not, no one would see him as a normal person anymore.

Therefore, Zhan Yi decided to slightly alter his plan. He leaned close to Mai's ear and whispered a few words to her, then walked boldly toward the crowd, shouting, "Everyone, don't listen to his lies. This corrupt official was bribed to deliberately twist the facts and frame me. I didn't kill anyone last night, and I have witnesses."

Everyone turned their heads to look at Zhan Yi, and the middle-aged police officer, who had not expected Zhan Yi to be so bold, quickly called out, "Zhan Yi, don't try to deny it. The victim's family has already reported the case to us. Just come with us quietly."

Zhan Yi, seeing the police officer's confident expression, felt a jolt in his heart. He did not expect that in just one night, the other party had already found someone to frame him. He realized he needed to clarify the situation as much as possible here, or no one would listen to him once he was taken to the police station.

With a sneer, he said, "Ha, Officer, you really went to great lengths. Not only did you determine my guilt without questioning me, but you also had the school expel me in advance. Is this how the police usually operate? But since you say the victim's family has reported the case, how did you determine it was me without being at the scene or knowing what I look like?"

"Hmph... Zhan Yi, we knew you wouldn't admit to the murder. However, we have an eyewitness, who is a student at your school. To protect the witness's safety, we haven't let him appear in public. Now you understand, right?" the police officer said, sounding very pleased.

The crowd turned their gaze to Zhan Yi, seemingly already convinced he was the murderer.

But Zhan Yi laughed calmly, "Ha... If you want to frame someone, you can always find a way. But Officer, don't be too smug. These reasons won't be enough to convict me. I want to ask you, when did I kill someone last night?"

"Hehe, of course, it was after school," the police officer said with a sinister smile.

"Oh, is that so! Let me think. After school yesterday, I was with these girls the whole time. Why didn't they see me kill anyone?" Zhan Yi smiled and turned to look at Mai and the other two girls.

The three girls quickly walked over and said seriously, "Yes, we were with Zhan Yi all night, and we can guarantee that he did not kill anyone."

The surrounding students were surprised. They were not fools. After so long, Zhan Yi had not shown any panic, and the police had not indicated they would arrest him. They had already sensed something was wrong. With the three girls providing testimony, their distrust of the police grew, and even the principal said hesitantly, "Director Liu, do you think there might be a mistake?"

Director Liu, who had not expected three girls to come forward to testify for Zhan Yi, looked stern and said to the three girls, "Ladies, you must take responsibility for your words. Shielding a criminal is a serious offense."

"Sir, we can take full responsibility. I am Zhan Yi's girlfriend, and these two are my roommates. We were with Zhan Yi after school yesterday. Is there anything wrong with that?" Mai was not intimidated by Director Liu and even lifted her head confidently.

"Hmph... Since you have a romantic relationship with Zhan Yi, your testimony is invalid. Zhan Yi, do you have any other witnesses? If not, we will take you to the police station, and these three ladies will also be taken for providing false testimony." Director Liu, seeing his intimidation had no effect, snorted and waved for six or seven police officers to surround Zhan Yi and the three girls.

Zhan Yi, who usually did not want to argue with such people, felt his anger rise as he saw Director Liu becoming increasingly unreasonable. He coldly smiled and said, "Ha, I don't have any other witnesses, but Director, I think you should think carefully. If you make a mistake, you will have to bear the consequences."

Director Liu laughed disdainfully at Zhan Yi's words, "Ha... Zhan Yi, not only did you kill someone, but now you are threatening the police. Think about the consequences for yourself. And now, turning to the students and teachers, you see, no one is testifying for him anymore. We will severely punish this murderer, and I hope everyone takes this as a warning."

"Who said no one is testifying for Zhan Yi? I can. Last night, besides his girlfriend, I also saw Zhan Yi, and I can prove that he did not kill anyone." As Director Liu finished speaking, a female voice came from the crowd, and a stunningly beautiful girl stepped forward.

Everyone present was stunned and turned to look, even more surprised. The girl who stepped forward was none other than Hu Meier, the most sexy and popular girl in the school.

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