1985, the year of the great writer, began with Infernal Affairs!

They knew Xie Lu was talented, but they didn't expect him to be this talented!

Under such high pressure, in such a short period of time, he wrote a classic work like Infernal Affairs.

This isn't talent, this is genius.

Zhou Shaoyuan took a deep breath to suppress his shock.

He was more concerned about another issue.

"And then what? Did you receive the acceptance letter?"

"I got it. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to come to Wuhan University to study."

"I have to thank you, Editor-in-Chief He. Shortly after I sent you the manuscript, Li Hanwen delivered the notification letter. I think it must have been because you put pressure on me."

He Chongshan nodded.

He did have an old friend in Liaobei Province who called Juli in Liaobei.

But he didn't expect there to be so much more going on behind the scenes.

As Zhou Shaoyuan listened to Xie Lu's account, his brows furrowed deeply: "This Li Hanwen, a mere village clerk, dares to do this? Is nobody going to stop him?"

Xie Lu glanced at him: "Dean Zhou, Li Hanwen's brother-in-law, works in the county's orange business."

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the private room changed.

He Chongshan's face darkened.

Zhou Shaoyuan's brows furrowed even more.

"From the county?" He Chongshan repeated, his voice cold. "No wonder, no wonder he dares to be so arrogant. It turns out he has someone protecting him."

"Yes, so my father went to the village and the township, but it was no use. They just said that they couldn't do anything because he hadn't received the notice."

"This is outrageous!" He Chongshan slammed his hand on the table.

The teacups on the table trembled.

Just then, the waiter pushed the door open to serve the food, was startled, quickly put the food down, and went back out.

He Chongshan took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.

He looked at Xie Lu with a very solemn expression: "Xie Lu, don't worry, this matter is not over."

A tiny Shuangshui village, a mere village clerk, thinking he can control everything just because he owns a county orange orchard? I don't believe it."

After a pause, He Chongshan continued, "Don't worry, I will see this through to the end, not only for you, but also for those students who might be bullied like you."

Zhou Shaoyuan remained silent for a long time.

He kept thinking about Xie Lu's words.

A village clerk dared to withhold a student's admission notice because of a personal grudge.

If Xie Lu hadn't been so determined to write the article and find He Chongshan, this freshman at Wuhan University might have been truly ruined.

What alarmed him even more was that Li Hanwen's brother-in-law was in charge of the county's orange business.

The village clerk withheld the notice, and the county magistrate's relatives provided protection.

If Xie Lu hadn't reported it to He Chongshan, this matter would most likely have been suppressed.

Then Wuhan University would find a student to impersonate Xie Lü without knowing anything about it.

Wuhan University enrolls hundreds or thousands of new students from all over the country every year. Among these students, at least 40% to 50% come from rural areas. How many of them may have encountered similar situations?

Was your notification withheld, was you extorted, or even had your identity stolen?

The more Zhou Shaoyuan thought about it, the more a chill ran down his spine.

He suddenly realized that Xie Lu's case was definitely not an isolated incident.

Zhou Shaoyuan spoke, his voice serious, already having made up his mind: "Lawyer Xie, thank you for telling me all this."

Xie Lu looked at him and said, "Dean Zhou, you're too kind."

Zhou Shaoyuan shook his head and said with emotion, "I'm not just being polite, but this incident has served as a wake-up call for me."

If something like this can happen in Shuangshui Village, what about other places?

Among the students from all over the country at Wuhan University, has anyone else experienced something similar to you?

Has anyone already been replaced without our knowledge?

He said this with a very serious expression.

He Chongshan also realized the seriousness of the problem. He looked at Zhou Shaoyuan and asked, "Shaoyuan, you mean...?"

"I'll investigate as soon as I get back, thoroughly from top to bottom."

All new students, especially those from rural areas or those from poor families, should have their circumstances thoroughly investigated.

If similar problems arise, they must be addressed.

I cannot allow any student to lose their chance to go to university because of such a sordid thing right under my nose.

He Chongshan nodded: "I support you. If you need my help, just say so."

Although it was just a magazine, it still had an influence.

If exposure or public pressure is needed, I can arrange it.

"Let's find out the truth first. If there really is a systemic problem, then it's not just a matter for Wuhan University, it's a matter for the entire education system."

As they talked, the dishes were served one after another.

Steamed Wuchang fish is placed in the center of the table, its eyes still wide open, drizzled with sauce, and sprinkled with shredded scallions and ginger.

The stir-fried shrimp are glossy, the braised pork hock is red and juicy, the stir-fried greens are vibrant green, the Mapo tofu is a beautiful mix of red and white, and the lotus root and pork rib soup is still steaming hot.

But the atmosphere at the table was different from when I first came in.

Zhou Shaoyuan picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of fish, and put it in Xie Lu's bowl.

"Attorney Xie, you've been wronged in this matter, but I admire your ability to solve it on your own. Come on, have some more to nourish yourself."

"Thank you, Dean Zhou."

He Chongshan also put a piece of pork hock on Xie Lu's plate: "If you encounter something like this again, tell me, tell Dean Zhou, and we can help you."

"Mm." Xie Lu felt a warmth in his heart and responded. He knew that He Chongshan's words were definitely not just for show.

The four began to eat.

But the conversation had already drifted away from a relaxed atmosphere; Zhou Shaoyuan and He Chongshan were still discussing how to investigate and how to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Xie Lu listened most of the time, occasionally saying a few words.

He Jinqiu didn't say much, but she would glance at Xie Lu from time to time, her eyes holding something else.

It's not just admiration, it's also heartache.

It took more than an hour to eat.

At the end, Zhou Shaoyuan called the waiter to settle the bill.

Stepping out of the restaurant, the sun was blazing.

Zhou Shaoyuan said to He Chongshan, "Chongshan, you should go back to the guesthouse and rest first. I'll make some arrangements this afternoon, and we can get together again tonight."

"Okay." He Chongshan nodded.

He then looked at Xie Lu: "Xie Lu, you go back to school first. Continue writing the prequel and send it to me when you're done."

Also, study hard at school, and speak up if you encounter any difficulties.

"Understood, Editor-in-Chief He."

He Jinqiu walked up to Xie Lu, waved her little fist, and whispered, "Good luck, Xie Lu."

The four separated.

He Chongshan and He Jinqiu headed towards the guesthouse. Zhou Shaoyuan returned to the School of Literature and handed over the 1,000 yuan manuscript fee to Xie Lu, who then took the fee back to his dormitory.

Walking back to his dormitory, Xie Lu felt very calm.

He knew that what he said today would definitely cause some changes.

Zhou Shaoyuan wants to investigate, and He Chongshan wants to take charge.

Li Hanwen and his brother-in-law are in for trouble.

He brought it up today on purpose, using He Chongshan as a starting point.

Otherwise, as a freshman, it would be quite difficult for him to bring down Li Hanwen and his brother-in-law.

But if it were He Chongshan who took action...

They're probably in for a rough time.