Chapter 441 : The First Song of Qin (14)

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, everyones gazes turned to her.

Suspicion, anger, indignationwere 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, Dont be like this. We dont know the truth yet. I trust in Chu-Chus character.

Chen Xiao frowned. Chen Xi, you cant just rely on your feelings. The truth is already in front of us.

Chen Xi immediately grew angry. Chu-Chu didnt say anything yet! Making judgements based on just the footage is too rash!

Let Junior speak. Someone tried to smooth things out.

Whatre you guys talking about?

Shi Sheng had a confused expression. I dont even know what happened; how am I supposed to explain anything?

Noticing Shi Shengs 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 Their qualifications for participating in the competition had been rescinded, and now they were facing a legal case with a hefty sum attached.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 didnt know who sold them out, and the company wasnt 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 roomit 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. Arent you clear how much it sold for?

Their designs were pretty goodbut honestly, still too inexperienced. It only just started taking shapestuff like that wouldnt sell for much. Of course, theres the possibility someone bought it for its potential so they could develop it further on their own.

Why arent 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 Xis friend! Im going to graduate soon, but it got dragged out because of the project! And now its gone!

Is that my fault? Shi Sheng shrugged. I didnt sell it, believe it or not.

Junior, do you have any evidence to prove that you didnt 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. Dont get agitated. Chen Xi was on Shi Shengs side the whole time.

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

If you have evidence, just sue mewhy waste words? Shi Sheng turned around and stretched out a hand to wave lazily.

Chen Xi didnt hesitate as he followed her out.

Once shed made her way downstairs, Shi Sheng let out a breath of turbid air. Why did you follow me?

Youre my bro. Of course Id follow you. Chen Xi spoke with a matter-of-fact expression.

Shi Sheng gave him a glance. Luckily youre not blind.

Ive 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! Ive spent a lot of effort on this project too Chen Xis expression was a bit downcast. Hed spent most of his time outside of classes on this.

And now that it was suddenly taken away from him How could he not be angry?

Cmon.

Where?

To get on the internet.

Ah? I dont really feel like it right now. Chu-Chu, youre really going? Arent you angry about them slandering you? After such a long period of interaction Chu-Chu, slow down! Whatve you been eating lately? Youre walking so fast! Even my legs cant catch up with you.

Shi Sheng rented a booth at an internet caf, the type with two seats.

Whats the name of that company? Shi Sheng asked as she turned on the computer.

Chenfeng Science Pte Ltd.

The internet at the caf was pretty good; the computer turned on quickly. Shi Sheng searched for the company Chen Xi mentioned.

It wasnt a small business, and it didnt have a good reputation either.

Youre sure you wanna know who did it? Shi Sheng asked Chen Xi a final time.

He nodded without hesitation.

When Shi Sheng and Chen Xi left the internet caf, she patted his shoulder sympathetically.

Chen Xis expression was very downcast and contained a faint hint of anger.

Why would he do this? Chen Xi didnt understand. Hes clearly the one leading the project, why would he do such a thing at this time?

For money, duh.

Mens goals were money, power, and pretty women.

Womens goals were money, beauty, and men.

There wasnt really much difference.

Is all that time and effort we spent just going into wedding clothes for someone else[1]? Chen Xi was still a bit unwilling to accept it.

Wedding clothes? Shi Sheng snorted. Youre overestimating your little team. That companys going to land itself in hot soup, just you wait.

Chu-Chu What does she mean by that?

Shi Sheng smiled and didnt answer.

Chen Xi wasnt feeling happy, so Shi Sheng didnt ask him to walk her home, instead heading back to her dorm alone.

Just a little kiss.

There are people around.

Who would be out here at this hour? Im not leaving if you dont kiss me.

Just a short one?

As Shi Sheng watched the couple acting lovey-dovey at the foot of a dorm building, she wished she could poke her eyes out. Dog abuse again! Damn, I gotta go find beasPei!Prof Qin to comfort my hurt feelings.

Shi Sheng turned away, but her foot kicked a can that some idiot had littered. The resulting noise was loud enough to cause the couple to immediately turn around.

When Qiao Qianqian saw who it was, she clearly blanked out for a moment. The awkward feeling of embarrassing herself in front of someone she knew took over her.

She pushed Tang Jinchen aside and walked towards Shi Sheng. Xiaochu, can you not tell mum about this for now?

Qiao Qianqian was very afraid of Qiao-mu finding out about her relationship with Tang Jinchen.

Qiao-mu had always hoped for Qiao Qianqian to find a boy older than her; there was no way she would agree to her being with someone four years her junior.

Hows it any of my business?

Shi Sheng paused, before taking two condoms out from her shirt pocket. Be safe.

The Qiao Qianqian who received condoms, Theres something a bit off with my little sister

[1] I believe Ive explained it before, but Ill explain it again: this means to expend a lot of effort into something but see no benefits while another party gets to reap all the benefits. Usually, Id contextualise it but since the following reply hinges on this, I left it alone.

[2] This is a sort of wordplay where the raws are /qian2tu2. The actual phrase is /qian2tu2. It means future. The former switches out the first character for the character for money, so Shi Sheng is saying idiots got no money in their future. I think shes trying to say Author-sama shouldve asked for more lol