I've already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and you're saying I didn't time travel?

Chapter 35 You even have the nerve to justify hitting someone?

"Warmest congratulations to our student Qi Xuan for landing on the floating continent and becoming the first person in the world to do so."

Under a huge banner at Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School.

Sun Weike and Li Qiang filed out of the school gate.

"Principal Zhou, Teacher Chen, there's no need to see us off any further."

"Please wait, everyone."

After bidding farewell to the extremely enthusiastic teachers and school leaders, the two got into the car parked by the roadside.

The driver started the car and drove away.

Looking through the rearview mirror from the passenger seat, Li Qiang saw the school leaders still standing at the school gate and couldn't help but sigh:
"That's more in line with how you would react during a CCTV interview. Under normal circumstances, how could you not even be able to get through the door?"

The driver glanced at Sun Weike in the back seat and asked:
"Sun Ji, where do we go next?"

This question stumped Sun Weike.

After failing to interview Qi Xuan's parents, she turned her attention to interviewing Qi Xuan's neighbors, school teachers, and others.

These people didn't refuse her interview; on the contrary, they were very enthusiastic in the face of CCTV's reputation.

But their answers were all quite ordinary.

In their eyes, Qi Xuan was a model student: diligent, hardworking, helpful, and studious, and he never even went to internet cafes.

To be honest, Sun Wei didn't really believe it. She didn't think that Qi Xuan, who used splitting the bill as a way to discourage blind dates, would have been so docile and obedient in junior and senior high school.

But that's what people say, and you can't question whether they're wrong. After all, it's a fact that Qi Xuan had good grades before, and he must have spent a lot of time on his studies, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to get into a 985 university.

However, it is difficult to extract enough material for a report from these praising remarks alone.

She didn't want to go to so much trouble just to produce a mediocre report that simply sings praises.

The problem is, we've already interviewed almost everyone we needed to interview.

If we need to conduct further interviews, who should we contact next?

Sun Weike was troubled when Li Qiang, in the passenger seat, suddenly said:
"By the way, didn't Qi Xuan mention his childhood friend Cheng during the live stream? His childhood friend is also from Jiangcheng. We can go and interview him. Students are definitely seen differently by their teachers and best friends."

The driver, upon hearing this, quickly replied:
“I think this suggestion is good. Yesterday, someone impersonated Qi Xuan’s ex-girlfriend. I remember his childhood friend spoke up online to refute it, saying that he knew all the blind dates. It can be seen that he and Qi Xuan are still very close.”

Sun Weike's eyes lit up immediately. He found the account online and sent an interview request via private message.

Before she received a response, her phone received a message:
"Qi Xuan beat up classmates, bullied the elderly and weak, and committed all kinds of evil deeds in high school. If you don't want to be kept in the dark, you can go to the following place to learn more about it - Jiangcheng Boai Nursing Home."

Sun Weike gasped for breath and quickly gave the driver directions.

Two hours later, it was nearly 7 p.m.

Sun Weike met Xue Cheng, who was dressed very formally, in a private room at the hotel.

"The three of you have come from afar, and I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the rush. I heard that you have been interviewing for most of the day and haven't had time to eat. I hope the food here will suit your tastes."

"Mr. Xue, you're too kind."

After exchanging pleasantries, the group sat down at the table.

Having been busy all day without eating, Sun Weike and the others didn't refuse and quickly began eating the food they had just ordered. When they had almost finished eating, Sun Weike said seriously:

"We are very grateful for Mr. Xue's hospitality, but the following interview may involve some rather pointed questions. I hope this will not offend you."

Xue Cheng said with a smile:
"Sun Ji, just ask away. I promise I'll answer everything I know."

Li Qiang silently turned on the camera, and after completing all the preparations before filming, he made a gesture to Sun Weike.

Sun Weike immediately said in a deep voice:
"Since Qi Xuan started his live broadcast on the Sky Screen, the entire Blue Star has focused its attention on him, but people don't know enough about him. Just yesterday, someone even impersonated his ex-girlfriend. So this time, we want to interview people around him to present a true picture of Qi Xuan to everyone."

"So, as his childhood friend, and as his good brother whom he personally acknowledged in a live stream, what are your thoughts on Qi Xuan?"

Xue Cheng seemed to have thought of something, and said in a calm tone:
"In the eyes of ordinary people, he may be a good person, a person who dares to do things, but in my eyes, he is destined to suffer a lot in his life, and I would not be surprised if he ends up in jail one day."

Sun Weike's eyes flashed:
"Going to jail? Is that the image you have of him? Do you think he's a criminal?"

"It wouldn't be accurate to call them criminals, but they've certainly suffered a great loss. You should know that we've always believed that just actions aren't necessarily accepted by the law."

For example, if you help an elderly person who has fallen on the street, you might be bothered by them and even end up having to pay compensation. Would you say helping an elderly person is a crime?

"If he knew you were saying this about him, would he think you were slandering him?"

"Don't worry about that,"

Xue Cheng smiled faintly:
“I don’t like people who talk behind people’s backs, and I’ve said that to him more than once.”

"Nothing."

Xue Cheng spread his hands, looking utterly helpless, and said:

“He’s always been quite stubborn, so there’s no point in talking to him. He’ll just do the same thing next time.”

"So he really did beat up a classmate in high school?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Cheng's face immediately showed obvious surprise.

He paused, then asked:
"Where did you hear that from?"

“I have my own sources of information. You just need to know whether he hit anyone in high school or not.”

Sun Weike stared intently at him.

Li Qiang also zoomed in on the camera, not wanting to miss the slightest change in his facial expression.

"High school fight? Let me think, Dong... what was his name again? Dong Zitao, right? I remember now, I almost didn't realize it until you said it."

Xue Cheng slapped his forehead, then said with a speechless expression:
"This happened so many years ago. I didn't expect him to still remember it. It seems that he really harbored a lot of resentment towards Xuanzi back then, and he can't help but show his face whenever he gets the chance."

"So, Qi Xuan really did hit him, and even forced him to drop out of school?"

Sun Weike pressed on relentlessly, revealing the truth.

Xue Cheng quickly waved his hand and said:
"No, no, no, Mr. Sun, you've misunderstood something."

“Beating up Dong Zitao wasn’t just something Xuanzi did alone; I was involved too. You can’t absolve me of responsibility.”

"As for fighting and brawling, it didn't start in high school. We've been fighting with people since at least elementary school."

Seeing Xue Cheng's proud expression, Sun Weike suddenly felt like questioning her life. What is there to be proud of?
You hit someone and you think you're in the right?
(End of this chapter)