Chapter 441 - The First Song of Qin (14) (1/2)

Shi Sheng leisurely meandered over to the activities room. Along the way, Chen Xi called several times to rush her.

The atmosphere in the room was very tense. The moment Shi Sheng entered, everyone’s gazes turned to her.

Suspicion, anger, indignation…were the various looks that she received.

Shi Sheng blinked and turned to look at Chen Xi, who was standing to the side.

He immediately stepped forward and spoke to the others, “Don’t be like this. We don’t know the truth yet. I trust in Chu-Chu’s character.”

Chen Xiao frowned. “Chen Xi, you can’t just rely on your feelings. The truth is already in front of us.”

Chen Xi immediately grew angry. “Chu-Chu didn’t say anything yet! Making judgements based on just the footage is too rash!”

“Let Junior speak.” Someone tried to smooth things out.

“What’re you guys talking about?”

Shi Sheng had a confused expression. ‘I don’t even know what happened; how am I supposed to explain anything?’

Noticing Shi Sheng’s confusion, Chen Xi explained what had happened to her.

Someone had sold their competition project to a company, who was now suing them. Their qualifications for participating in the competition had been rescinded, and now they were facing a legal case with a hefty sum attached.

But they didn’t know who sold them out, and the company wasn’t willing to tell them.

They had decided to do some last minute checking on their entry before submission, so whoever took it had to have entered the room then.

When they came back to check the surveillance cameras, they found that during those few days, Shi Sheng was the only one to enter and exit the room.

So they suspected Shi Sheng had done it.

Shi Sheng checked the footage. Cameras were placed in the corridors of every floor. However, none were located inside the room itself.

The camera only showed her entering and leaving the room during those few days.

“How come you guys only suspect me?” Shi Sheng raised a brow and looked at them. “So many people have access to this room—it could be anyone.”

“I believe them.” Chen Xiao spoke.

Shi Sheng blinked. She was an outsider, and it was normal for people to believe their own team more. But…

“Why would I wanna sell your stuff?” ‘That damn program is full of flaws. I wonder which idiot would want it.’

“Why else? For money!”

Thinking back on that 200k now, they kept feeling like they should have been suspicious of it.

“Money? How much could that thing possibly sell for?”

Chen Xiao seemed to firmly believe that Shi Sheng had done it. “Aren’t you clear how much it sold for?”

‘Their designs were pretty good—but honestly, still too inexperienced. It only just started taking shape—stuff like that wouldn’t sell for much. Of course, there’s the possibility someone bought it for its potential so they could develop it further on their own.’

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Chen Xiao pressed her, nearly losing control and shouting, “I only allowed you to enter and leave this place as you wished because you were Chen Xi’s friend! I’m going to graduate soon, but it got dragged out because of the project! And now it’s gone!”

“Is that my fault?” Shi Sheng shrugged. “I didn’t sell it, believe it or not.”

“Junior, do you have any evidence to prove that you didn’t sell it?”

“Then do you have any evidence that I did it? Did you see me signing a contract with them? Or having a secret discussion?” Shi Sheng retorted without a hint of politeness.

“Chu-Chu, I believe you. Don’t get agitated.” Chen Xi was on Shi Sheng’s side the whole time.

“Look at her attitude! She’s so bold, even after stealing our stuff and selling it off!” Chen Xiao flew into a rage.

“If you have evidence, just sue me—why waste words?” Shi Sheng turned around and stretched out a hand to wave lazily.

Chen Xi didn’t hesitate as he followed her out.

Once she’d made her way downstairs, Shi Sheng let out a breath of turbid air. “Why did you follow me?”

“You’re my bro. Of course I’d follow you.” Chen Xi spoke with a matter-of-fact expression.

Shi Sheng gave him a glance. “Luckily you’re not blind.”

“I’ve known you for so long, so of course I trust you.” Chen Xi patted his chest, though he soon appeared down. “But just who was the culprit?”

“You want to know?” Shi Sheng raised a brow.

“Of course I do! I’ve spent a lot of effort on this project too…” Chen Xi’s expression was a bit downcast. He’d spent most of his time outside of classes on this.