RT Chapter 53

Chapter 53: He Was Too Eye-Catching

Shu Lin’s fingers froze on the screen, his heart beating faster.

The headline of the news was glaring.

《The Inside Story of the City Hospital Explosion is Exposed! Shao Chengxi’s Illegal Rescue, or Involved in an Exchange of Benefits with Prosecutor Shu Lingxiao!》

He quickly clicked on it, the content directly pointing to the City Hospital explosion six months ago.

The article claimed that Shao Chengxi violated regulations during the rescue process, overstepping his authority to rescue Shu Lingxiao, head of the public prosecution section of the Municipal Procuratorate, and her father, Shu Jingcheng.

It suspected that there was an exchange of benefits between him and the Procuratorate, implying that Shao Chengxi used his power to seek personal gain.

Shu Lin’s breathing became rapid, his fingers trembling slightly.

His father and sister were involved.

Shu Lin quickly scanned the comments and found all kinds of opinions.

He roughly divided them into the following three categories.

One category was the voice of doubters:

“No waves without wind, the City Hospital belongs to the urban area and is not under Shao Chengxi’s jurisdiction. His intervention in the rescue was already overstepping his authority.”

“Shu Lingxiao’s promotion speed is too fast, isn’t it? Is Shao Chengxi pushing her behind the scenes? Is there really no problem between these two?”

“What is the inside story of the City Hospital explosion? Why were only Shu Lingxiao and Shu Jingcheng rescued from the twelfth floor? There must be something fishy!”

There were also voices of supporters:

“Shao Chengxi decisively extended a helping hand, avoiding further casualties after the City Hospital explosion. He rescued not only Shu Lingxiao, but also many others. It’s ridiculous that someone is attacking him for this!”

“Who is Shu Lingxiao? A famous female Alpha prosecutor, her ability to handle cases is obvious to all. Where did she and Shao Chengxi exchange benefits?”

“This is obviously someone jealous of Shao Chengxi’s youth and promise, deliberately making trouble! Don’t be misled!”

There were also neutral voices:

“It’s too early to draw conclusions now, let’s wait for the official investigation results. However, Shao Chengxi and Shu Lingxiao do need to give the public an explanation.”

“The war of public opinion is terrible, black can be turned into white. Everyone should eat melons rationally and not be led by the nose.”

“Shao Chengxi’s ability is beyond doubt, but this incident is indeed a bit confusing. I hope he can clarify it as soon as possible.”

Shu Lin looked at his phone, extremely anxious.

He leaned against the car window, looking for Shao Chengxi’s figure, but couldn’t see him anywhere.

The security work outside was already in place, and Shao Chengxi should be in the Presidential Palace conference room at this time.

He could only wait here.

Just then, Shu Lin’s phone vibrated, a message from Gu Xiao.

[Babe, have you seen the news? Our sister is trending again.]

[But, it doesn’t matter. After the last trending topic, I realized that our sister is the protagonist of a cool novel.]

[Anyone who wants to mess with her will eventually be slapped in the face.]

[Let the bullets fly for a while, and wait for those with ulterior motives to be slapped in the face.]

A flash of inspiration struck Shu Lin’s mind.

This was probably a war of public opinion deliberately launched by Shao Chengxi’s political enemies.

They wanted to discredit Shao Chengxi’s reputation through manipulating the media and online trolls, using the gimmick of exchanging benefits, in an attempt to put pressure on the Presidential Palace meeting.

Conversely, that is to say, the overall tendency of the Presidential Palace meeting was originally favorable to Shao Chengxi.

Therefore, the political enemies were anxious.

Otherwise, who would do these things at this critical juncture?

Shao Chengxi was not someone to be manipulated. He had the support of the entire Shao family behind him and would not suffer losses.

Gu Xiao was right, let the bullets fly for a while and see who they eventually hit.

Thinking of this, Shu Lin felt at ease and chatted with Gu Xiao for a while.

In the chat, the two also mentioned Lu Shanchuan, the director of the dubbing team.

[Babe, Director Lu chased me down three blocks today with the script, saying that if you keep skipping out, he will pull a banner at our school.]

[Director Lu’s roaring voice converted to text: “If Shu Lin doesn’t show up again! Next time we record a crying scene, I’ll tie him to the microphone and spray onion mist!!!” ]

Shu Lin was amused and replied: […Is Director Lu still alive?]

Gu Xiao: [Panda Head Emoticon: I can still be rescued.jpg]

[Not dead yet, but he said he’s going to arrange a new role for you, ‘Reincarnation of a Thousand-Year Dove Spirit, Heartless Omega’.]

[Voice requirements: Lazy with a hint of guilt, and three points of perfunctory mixed in the guilt.]

Shu Lin: [… Thank his whole family for me.]

Gu Xiao [Cat Probing Head.gif]

[Seriously, babe, what have you been up to lately?]

[Every time I look for you, you’re not around. Honestly confess, are you really in love?]

Shu Lin had already asked the dubbing team for leave several times because of Shao Chengxi, delaying his recording.

This made Lu Shanchuan a little unhappy.

Fortunately, he was not the main character, and there were only a few scenes left, which could be recorded in one morning without affecting the progress of the crew.

However, it was indeed not good to ask for leave all the time, and he had to finish recording his part as soon as possible.

Shu Lin thought for a while and replied:

[No way? It’s just that something’s going on at home.]

[I’ll arrange the recording as soon as possible.]

[Something’s up, gotta go.]

Gu Xiao: [I always feel like something’s wrong with you, but I have no evidence.]

Shu Lin smiled and didn’t reply to his message.

He knew that Gu Xiao was just joking, but he felt a little complicated.

It was also quite uncomfortable for Shu Lin to keep his relationship with Shao Chengxi a secret from Gu Xiao.

However, it was not easy to tell.

Anyway, it was annoying.

Based on Shao Chengxi’s reaction yesterday, Shu Lin thought that he would come to the car to find him around ten o’clock in the morning.

As a result, it was not until lunchtime that the gate of the Presidential Palace slowly opened, and the participants walked out one after another that he saw Shao Chengxi’s figure.

Shao Chengxi was wearing a crisp military uniform, tall, with a cold expression and steady steps, too eye-catching in the crowd.

Shu Lin’s heart inexplicably sped up.

The car door was opened, Shao Chengxi got into the car, and without saying a word, pulled Shu Lin into his arms.

His arms tightly clasped Shu Lin’s waist, and he lowered his head to kiss his lips.

Still so eager and passionate, as if confirming something.

Shu Lin panted and asked, “Is it uncomfortable?”

Shao Chengxi’s voice was hoarse: “Yes, baby, I miss you so much, I want your pheromones.”

“Okay…”

Soon, the sweet apricot fragrance neutralized the strong icy aura, instantly filling the car.

Shao Chengxi kissed Shu Lin, and his tense body began to slowly relax.